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Welcome to the first episode in our new series, “Summaries” (Summer-ease) where host Beth Mund provides a shortened, easy- going, “summary” for your listening enjoyment. Every week, you’ll find themes within space exploration of course, and related topics. Guests will occasionally stop by, and we’ll keep the conversation light and non-technical (we always do). Like a cool and refreshing iced tea, these mini masterclass conversations are deliciously served to include the perfect mix of entertainment and education with a splash of cosmic fun!
So, listen in & relax! Let us do all the heavy lifting and bring the universe to you- one casual space summary at a time.
This week’s Summer-ease theme: Staying Curious
When it comes to space exploration, what does it mean to stay curious? Beth reflects on some of her previous guests ‘episodes and what it means to not only be curious, but how to stay curious by inviting others to join in.
Astronomer John Read invites us to look up and be curious about our night sky: https://www.bethmund.com/casual-space-podcast/20240129/211-john
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Curious about solar power? Physicist John Mankins explains it here: https://www.bethmund.com/casual-space-podcast/20240223/215-john-mankins
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Welcome to the first episode in our new series, “Summaries” (Summer-ease) where host Beth Mund provides a shortened, easy- going, “summary” for your listening enjoyment. Every week, you’ll find themes within space exploration of course, and related topics. Guests will occasionally stop by, and we’ll keep the conversation light and non-technical (we always do). Like a cool and refreshing iced tea, these mini masterclass conversations are deliciously served to include the perfect mix of entertainment and education with a splash of cosmic fun!
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Astronomer John Read invites us to look up and be curious about our night sky: https://www.bethmund.com/casual-space-podcast/20240129/211-john
Researchers/ writers/ comics Kelly and Zach Weinersmith are curious about how we might live on Mars https://www.bethmund.com/casual-space-podcast/20240229/217-kelly-zach-weinersmith
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Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn’t lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn’t, and yes, respectively, in case you’re curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might re ...
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