Best The Duke of Nerds Podcasts (2024)

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STP201 - Remember Bill Anders - with Francis French 50:42

3h ago50:42

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This week we pay our respects to Bill Anders, the Apollo 8 astronaut who died last month at the age of 90. To help us do this we’re joined by Francis French who had numerous visits to Bill Anders home while writing his book “In The Shadow of the Moon.” Bill Anders Obituary: https://heritageflight.org/about/maj-gen-bill-anders/remembering-bill-ander…

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Niamh Boyle - Founder & CEO | The Reputations Agency 36:41

1d ago36:41

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In this episode, Máire is talking all things reputation with Niamh Boyle, founder and CEO of The Reputations Agency. Niamh is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in reputation management. When it comes to setting the standard in strategic communications, and media relations, The Reputations Agency sits right at the forefront, shap…

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WOW! Worship (ft. Joshua Busman and Debbie Wong) 48:25

1d ago48:25

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Which color was your favorite?? In this episode, we take a walk down memory lane to discuss the WOW! Worship discs and their place in the growth of CWM in the late 1990s and 2000s. Dr. Joshua Busman and doctoral candidate Debbie Wong explore with me the marketing of the this series and the "portable affect" of CWM. --- Send in a voice message: http…

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STP200 - Space Art and Stall Three Studio - with Sterling Crawford and General Charlie Duke 53:59

7d ago53:59

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Can you believe it? 200 episodes! Today we bring you something extra special as we interview Sterling Crawford and General Charlie Duke. Sterling recently opened Stall Three Studio in South Carolina and unveiled a brand new portrait of her grandfather General Duke as part of the “Space Exploration: Past Present and Future” exhibit, so we find out m…

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STP199 - An Interview With Alan Bean - Part 3 - with Rick Houston 59:59

14d ago59:59

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And so this week is part 3 of 3 in which we get to listen to some interviews with Alan Bean conducted by Rick Houston back in 2016. An incredible insight into the mind and life of the 4th person to walk on the moon. Makes sure you listened to parts one and two first! We're also joined by Rick to talk about the what, why and how of these interviews.…

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Niamh Donnelly - Co-Founder | Akara Robotics 33:34

15d ago33:34

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Transforming the future of healthcare, one robot at a time… In this episode Niamh Donnelly, Co-Founder and Chief Robotics Officer of Akara Robotics sits down with Máire Fay to discuss cutting-edge solutions in healthcare, the need for more women in STEM and the importance of taking a human-centred approach to AI. Máire and Niamh talk about moving i…

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STP198 - An Interview With Alan Bean - Part 2 - with Rick Houston 59:59

21d ago59:59

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And so this week is part 2 of 3 in which we get to listen to some interviews with Alan Bean conducted by Rick Houston back in 2016. An incredible insight into the mind and life of the 4th person to walk on the moon. Makes sure you listened to last week's episode first. Alan Bean Obituary: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/family-release-regarding-t…

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STP197 - An Interview With Alan Bean - Part 1 - with Rick Houston 54:23

28d ago54:23

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A very special episode this week, part 1 of 3 in which we get to listen to some interviews with Alan Bean conducted by Rick Houston back in 2016. An incredible insight into the mind and life of the 4th person to walk on the moon. Alan Bean Obituary: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/family-release-regarding-the-passing-of-apollo-skylab-astronaut-al…

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Sharon Keegan - Founder & CEO | Peachylean 41:45

29d ago41:45

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"Peachy Lean was set up at a time in my life when I needed support. At the time I couldn't find it, so, I designed it and made it happen." In this episode, Máire Fay sits down with Sharon Keegan, founder and CEO of Peachy Lean - a body-positive activewear brand for women. Sharon's journey is one of self-belief, entrepreneurial grit and a profound d…

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S6:E7 - The Return of The Jedi (An Unedited Free Patreon Special) 1:33:56

1M ago1:33:56

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30&Nerdy Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Season 6 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is Presented By: Tennessee Legend Distillery 30&Nerdy Podcast is a Studio66 Podcast a member of The Nerd Initiative and a founding member of #TheCouncilOfNerds Join us and our friends at Fan Boy Expo for the next event! This Episode is brought to…

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STP196 - SpaceX - Elon Musk and the Final Frontier - with Brad Bergan 46:15

1M ago46:15

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SpaceX are the number 1 launch provider in the world currently, and author/journalist Brad Bergan has just released a wonderful book about them called SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier. So we think it’s about time that we have a conversation about SpaceX. Brad Bergan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-bergan/ SpaceX - Elon Musk and …

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CPW is Ecumenical? (w/ Sarah Kathleen Johnson) 44:28

1M ago44:28

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In this episode with Dr. Sarah Kathleen Johnson, we discuss her recently co-authored article "Contemporary Worship Music as an Ecumenical Liturgical Movement" (Worship Journal, 2023). We explore how contemporary praise and worship music has found its way into the hearts and hymnals of a wide variety of Christian traditions as it connects Christians…

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S6:E6 - XMen'97 / The Empire Strikes Back 2:15:54

1M ago2:15:54

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30&Nerdy Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Season 6 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is Presented By: Tennessee Legend Distillery 30&Nerdy Podcast is a Studio66 Podcast a member of The Nerd Initiative and a founding member of #TheCouncilOfNerds Join us and our friends at Fan Boy Expo for the next event! This Episode is brought to…

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STP195 - Winning A Trip To Space - with Dr. Eiman Jahangir 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Over the weekend Blue Origin launched their first crewed mission after nearly two years and today we’re speaking to someone who has won their ticket for one of their future flights. Dr. Eiman Jahangir entered the MoonDAO Ticket To Space raffle and his name was picked out, however, Dr. Jahangir is so much more than a space tourist as you’ll find out…

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Tom Keogh - Founder & Managing Director | Keogh's Crisps 35:21

1M ago35:21

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Be good to the land and the land will be good to you. This family story begins as many a good Irish story does, with a spot of rain, a rumour of sunshine and a few acres of the greenest countryside you’ve ever seen. In this episode, host Máire Fay talked farming and building brands with Tom Keogh, Managing Director of Keogh’s Crisps - Tom is also a…

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STP194 - Reconnaissance Satellites - Who, What and Why? - with Dwayne Day 54:06

2M ago54:06

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In nearly 200 episodes we’ve never had any in depth discussion about the military uses of space, so we’ve decided this is the week. We’re joined by Dwayne Day, a space historian who is an expert on the history of reconnaissance satellites and it’s a fascinating conversation. Dwayne Day: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-day-41983723/ X: …

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STP193 - Tracking Stations and Delta Launches - with Dan Kovalchik 46:51

2M ago46:51

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Ever wondered what life might be like on a remote part of the world while tracking spacecraft and communicating with them? Ever considered the dangers of being in a blockhouse close to a rocket launch as it explodes? Well our guess this week has some stories for you. We speak to Dan Kovalchik who started working on tracking stations and eventually …

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S6:E5 - XMen'97 / A New Hope 1:55:20

2M ago1:55:20

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30&Nerdy Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Season 6 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is Presented By: Tennessee Legend Distillery 30&Nerdy Podcast is a Studio66 Podcast a member of The Nerd Initiative and a founding member of #TheCouncilOfNerds Join us and our friends at Fan Boy Expo for the next event! This Episode is brought to…

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Denise Kenny Byrne - Co-Founder & CEO | The Head Plan 33:24

2M ago33:24

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In this episode, Máire Fay sits down with Denise Kenny Byrne, Co-Founder of The Head Plan. The Head Plan was founded in 2019 after Denise and her husband Ciaran experienced serious illness, prompting them to reassess their life priorities and dive into the world of wellness and community. The Head Plan's first product, the Head Plan Journal, has to…

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Music as "Small Talk" (w/ Dr. Anna Nekola) 59:06

2M ago59:06

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In this episode with Dr. Anna Nekola, we discuss her recent article "Congregational Music as 'Phatic Communication': Affect, Atmosphere, and Relational Ways ofListening" (Yale Journal of Music & Religion, 2022). We explore some of the social functions of music and how it does more than open of spiritual pathways between us and God but also social p…

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STP192 - Talking About The Moon and Poetry with Christopher Cokinos 52:10

2M ago52:10

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We can’t get enough of talking about the moon and we love a bit of poetry, so it was a joy talking to Christopher Cokinos for this week’s podcast. Christopher has just released a book called ‘Still as Bright - An Illuminating History of the Moon, from Antiquity to Tomorrow’ - and it’s a must read! Christopher Cokinos: https://www.christophercokinos…

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S6:E4 - Catching Up / X-Men '97 / Wrestle Talk 1:21:23

2M ago1:21:23

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30&Nerdy Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Season 6 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is Presented By: Tennessee Legend Distillery 30&Nerdy Podcast is a Studio66 Podcast a member of The Nerd Initiative and a founding member of #TheCouncilOfNerds Join us and our friends at Fan Boy Expo for the next event! This Episode is brought to…

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STP191 - Why Is It So Difficult To Land On The Moon? - with Brandon Dotson 41:29

2M ago41:29

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With the recent moon landing attempts by private US companies having some mixed results, it seems that everyone is an expert on how to land something on the moon all of a sudden, well today we speak to an actual expert to find out what's really going on up there. Brandon Dotson has all the degrees and is currently writing a thesis on the difficulti…

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Noel Anderson - Managing Director | The Bridge 1859, Lemon and Duke, The Blackrock, Little Lemon 35:16

2M ago35:16

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If you enjoy socialising in Dublin - in places with warm ambient lighting, surrounded by the hum of lively conversation and the smell of gorgeous food, there is a high chance you’ve been in one of this week’s guest’s well-regarded and thriving establishments. This week, host Máire Fay is joined by Noel Anderson, Managing Director of The Bridge 1859…

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STP190 - How To Look After A Spacesuit - with Lisa Young 47:37

3M ago47:37

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This week we speak to Lisa Young, Supervisory Conservator at the National Air and Space Museum, who has been responsible for the preservation of the spacesuits and spacecraft in the Smithsonian collection. Ever been to a museum and wondered about how they look after the spacesuits? Well Lisa is the expert. Lisa Young: https://www.linkedin.com/in/li…

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STP189 - Remembering George Abbey - with Michael Cassutt 55:08

3M ago55:08

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On 24th March of this year, George Abbey died at the age of 91. One of the most influencial people working behind the scenes at NASA for many years and someone who has come up many times during many interviews. So we wanted to spend an episode to pay tribute to his contributions. To do this we’re joined by Michael Cassutt, author of the 2018 book “…

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Sonia Deasy - Founder and CEO | Pestle & Mortar 22:44

3M ago22:44

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We’re back! Our first guest of season 2 is Sonia Deasy, Founder and CEO of Pestle & Mortar, a trailblazing Irish skincare brand. Ever since the launch of their very first formulation, Pestle & Mortar have been known as changemakers – A dedication to creating an uncomplicated, yet high performing line of skincare products - has seen Sonia’s business…

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S6:E3 - XMen 97 / Nerdly News / Wrestlemania XL Preview 1:40:22

3M ago1:40:22

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30&Nerdy Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Season 6 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is Presented By: Tennessee Legend Distillery 30&Nerdy Podcast is a Studio66 Podcast a member of The Nerd Initiative and a founding member of #TheCouncilOfNerds Join us and our friends at Fan Boy Expo for the next event! This Episode is brought to…

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STP 188 - Predicting The Eclipse - A Multimillennium Tale Of Computation - with Stephen Wolfram 51:48

3M ago51:48

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On April 8th there will be a total eclipse travelling across Mexico, the United States and Canada so today we talk to Stephen Wolfram, who earlier this year released a book called “Predicting the Eclipse: A Multimillennium Tale of Computation.” - we learn about the history of predicting eclipses and so much more. Stephen Wolfram: https://www.stephe…

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Kelsey McGinnis: Worship Leader Research Miniseries, pt. 4! 41:15

3M ago41:15

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For the past few years, Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis has been covering worship music as a journalist for Christianity Today. Her articles have been stirring up really important conversations among worship leaders! She joins me on the podcast to talk about how the Worship Leader Research project fits into her broader view of whats going on in the wors…

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STP187 - Moonshot Astronaut Families - Exploring Image vs Reality in the Early Space Era - with Dr. Tracy Scott 50:01

3M ago50:01

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This week we talk to Dr. Tracy Scott who has just started a project to bring together her own history as an early era “astronaut kid” (daughter of David R. Scott: Gemini 8, Apollo 9, Apollo 15) with her professional expertise as a sociologist and teacher. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/Spaceandthings Dave’s Tour Dates: http://www…

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S6:E2 - XMen '97 / Quiet On Set / Ghostbusters Frozen Empire 1:37:36

3M ago1:37:36

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30&Nerdy Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley Season 6 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is Presented By: Tennessee Legend Distillery 30&Nerdy Podcast is a Studio66 Podcast a member of The Nerd Initiative and a founding member of #TheCouncilOfNerds Join us and our friends at Fan Boy Expo for the next event! This Episode is brought to…

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STP186 - Remembering General Thomas P. Stafford - with Bill Moore 38:46

4M ago38:46

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Sad news this week as the space world mourns the loss of General Thomas P. Stafford, pilot of Gemini 6 and commander of Gemini 9a, Apollo 10 and the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. A true legend of spaceflight and he will be missed. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/Spaceandthings Dave’s Tour Dates: http://www.davejgiles.com/gigs Tom Sta…

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S6:E1 - Nerdledge Redux: Reintroducing The Nerds and Interviews w/ Billy West and Phil Lamar at Fanboy Expo ATG In Knoxville 1:38:06

4M ago1:38:06

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We are back, Nerds! Thank you for your patience as we move through the new world of being a part of so many more things than just this one podcast now. We have joined The Studio66 Podcast Family brought to you by Tennessee Legend Distillery and are brother podcasts with two other amazing podcasts: The Between 2 Barrels Podcast and The CockyTop Podc…

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STP185 - The Art of Museum Curation - with Three Smithsonian Curators 49:21

4M ago49:21

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This week we conclude the interviews we recorded at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in January by asking about what it means to be a curator at the museum. We had three interview and we spoke to each of the individually about various aspects of life as a curator and have merged those aspects into this episode. We hope that you enjoyed the epis…

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STP184 - Galileo's Moon - A Brand New Apollo 15 Movie - with Editor David Woods 47:10

4M ago47:10

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This week we speak to David Woods, the editor of a brand new movie called ‘Galileo Moon’ which is all about the Apollo 15 mission and is produced by the commander of that mission, Dave Scott. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/Spaceandthings Dave’s Tour Dates: http://www.davejgiles.com/gigs David Woods: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin…

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SPC Presents: The Fantastic Four In "Weird Stuff Happens" 46:13

4M ago46:13

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Check out this preview of the Second Print Comics Club, where Lord Supreme Patron Jeffrey tasks Marc and Remso with one of their strangest tales yet, as we look at the Fantastic Four in the aptly named "Weird Stuff Happens." For the full episode, join the Second Print Comics Club, where you'll also get loads of perks like free comics, trade paperba…

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Worship Music for Others? (w/ Dr. Nathan Myrick) 55:40

4M ago55:40

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In this episode with Dr. Nathan Myrick (Mercer University), we discuss his recent book _Music for Others: Care, Justice, and Relational Ethics in Christian Music (Oxford University Press, 2021). We explore what we are after in making music together -- and perhaps what we should be after in church music in particular. Namely, what kinds of relations…

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STP183 - Space Craze - Our Enduring Fascination with Real and Imagined Spaceflight with Dr. Margaret Weitekamp 43:56

4M ago43:56

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This week we speak to Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, the Space History Department Chair at the Smithsonian Institution and the curator of the Air and Space Museum’s social and Cultural history of spaceflight collection, more than 5,000 artefacts that include space memorabilia and space science fiction objects. Dr. Weitekamp also recently published Space C…

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STP182 - Using Mission Patches To Inspire The Next Generation - STEAM4SPACE - with Logan Jaeren 34:52

4M ago34:52

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This week we speak to Logan Jaeren who is just about to launch STEAM4SPACE to try and use his extensive mission patch collection to help inspire the next generations. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/Spaceandthings STEAM4SPACE: https://steam4space.org/?page=section/home.html Space exploration Patches: https://sxpatches.com/ Logan J…

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Weekly Wrap-Up | Will Pedro Pascal Please Shave His Mustache? 11:56

5M ago11:56

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How could 'Madam Web' be any worse than 'Morbius'? Plus: Why can't Disney at least tell Pedro Pascal to shave his mustache if he's going to play Reed Richards? Is it that hard of an ask? For the full episode, join the Second Print Comics Club, where you'll also get loads of perks like free comics, trade paperbacks and hardcovers. Plus you'll get ex…

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Marc Jolicoeur: Worship Leader Research Miniseries, pt. 3! 37:07

5M ago37:07

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I chat with my Worship Leader Research teammate Marc Jolicoeur about his role on the research team and how the project is impacting his work as a local church worship leader. He's an avid learner who brings his joy and hope to this important pastoral work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-worship-nerds/messag…

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STP181 - Telling The Story Of The Space Shuttle - with Dr. Jennifer Levasseur 41:35

5M ago41:35

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There are only 3 Space Shuttle Orbiters left. Atlantis is on display at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Endeavour will be on display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles and Discovery is at the Udvar-Hazy Center just outside of Washington DC. While we were in Washington we caught up with Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, the curator of the Sp…

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Silver Age Spotlight #2 | The Debut of Dr. Doom! 40:07

5M ago40:07

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Join Marc and Eric as they dive into the debut of Dr. Doom in this week's Silver Age Spotlight looking at Fantastic Four #5! If you like this program, consider joining the Second Print Comics Club, where you'll also get loads of perks like free comics, trade paperbacks and hardcovers. Plus you'll get exclusive shows like Thunderstruck! (the world's…

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STP180 - Can Space Based Solar Power Save The Planet - with John Mankins 51:05

5M ago51:05

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A recent NASA report wasn't too encouraging about the use of space based solar power to help solve the planets energy problems, but we think there might be more to it than the report suggests so we speak to an expert on the subject John Mankins, who has been working on this since the 1990s. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/Spaceand…

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Duke #1 Review 42:14

5M ago42:14

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Join Marc and Eric as they review Duke #1 from Skybound Entertainment. For the full episode which features our review of Duke #2 and Cobra Commander #1 , join the Second Print Comics Club, where you'll also get loads of perks like free comics, trade paperbacks and hardcovers. Plus you'll get exclusive shows like Thunderstruck! (the world's only Thu…

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Weekly Wrap-Up | "Argylle" is the Perfect Date Night Movie 13:13

5M ago13:13

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Is Matthew Vaughn's newest Apple Studio's film worth the price of admission? Remso saw and gives his breakdown and score. Other stuff this week: Marc interviews Eric July-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14dhWxdZzJM Check out Stephen Kent's newest Skytalker episode-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FM3UVCjOYk For the full episode, join the Second Pri…

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STP179 - The Mutiny Episode? - Skylab 4 50th Anniversary - with Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony 58:24

5M ago58:24

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February 8th 1974 marked the end of the crewed missions to Skylab, America's first space station. To celebrate this 50th anniversary we take a look at that mission and the legacy of Skylab. We're helped to do this by Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator of the Apollo Collection at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://…

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The Rising Future of Independent Media with Eric July 1:03:04

5M ago1:03:04

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Marc is joined by Eric July over at Bounding Into Comics to discuss the rising future of independent media! Join the Second Print Comics Club, where get loads of perks like free comics, trade paperbacks and hardcovers. Plus you'll get exclusive shows like Thunderstruck! (the world's only Thunderstrike podcast), Moore to the Story, Remso Rants, SPC …

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Weekly Wrap-Up | Yes Nerds, You're Alright 20:27

5M ago20:27

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Remso catches us up on all things Bounding Into Comics, what that has done to help reinvigorate the comics community we've established, and the shiny new membership cards you'd be a sucker not to love. For the full episode, join the Second Print Comics Club, where you'll also get loads of perks like free comics, trade paperbacks and hardcovers. Plu…

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