Best Apollo Program Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 103 - Space Medicine (with Dr. Shawna Pandya) 46:32

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Dr. Shawna Pandya is an aeromedical transport physician, a neurosurgery and emergency medic, leader of the an aquanaut with NASA's NEEMO analog missions, director of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences' (IIAS) Space Medicine Group, and will be Canada's first female commercial astronaut. She's also a black belt martial artist in T…

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Making space matter: A space journalist’s journey 56:20

4d ago56:20

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What does it take to turn a love of space into a global career in science journalism? Sarah Cruddas has done just that. With a background in astrophysics and a passion for storytelling, she’s become a leading voice in space media, covering rocket launches, interviewing astronauts, and writing books that bring the Cosmos down to Earth. In this episo…

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Episode 102 - My Interview with AADYA Geo Talks (Part II) 36:02

9d ago36:02

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A few months ago, I had the honor of appearing on AADYA Geo Talks, the podcast series launched by Bharti Sharma and the organization she founded – AADYA, whose name means “origin” in Hindi. As a geologist and world-traveller, Sharma launched this organization to promote knowledge about planetary and geoscience and create opportunities for collabora…

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Space Policy Edition: What does NASA need with an economist? 1:14:51

10d ago1:14:51

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Former NASA Chief Economist Akhil Rao explains why NASA needs economic expertise to navigate the complex—and often misunderstood—market forces that will determine the success or failure of its private partnerships. As NASA relies ever more on commercial companies to enable its own exploration efforts, it is imperative, Rao believes, to provide clea…

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The dark age of NASA science? Analyzing the FY 2026 budget proposal 59:17

12d ago59:17

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The White House has released its Fiscal Year 2026 congressional budget justification for NASA, and the implications are staggering. If enacted, this proposal would slash NASA’s science program funding by nearly half, cancel dozens of active and upcoming missions, and reduce the agency’s workforce by one-third. Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Jack Kiral…

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Episode 101 - My Interview with AADYA Geo Talks 33:38

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A few months ago, I had the honor of appearing on AADYA Geo Talks, the podcast series launched by Bharti Sharma and the organization she founded – AADYA, whose name means “origin” in Hindi. As a geologist and world-traveller, Sharma launched this organization to promote knowledge about planetary and geoscience and create opportunities for collabora…

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#79 Launched in 1972 for Venus, Kosmos 482 failed to escape Earth orbit — and finally returned in May 2025, after 53 years in space 11:30

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Send us a text Kosmos 482, was a Soviet spacecraft launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, but a technical glitch meant it never made it past Earth orbit. Designed to withstand the hellish surface of Venus, its lander remained in space for over 50 years, but this relic of Cold War space exploration has finally returned, re-entering Earth’s atmosphe…

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Volcanic worlds across the Solar System 56:39

18d ago56:39

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Volcanoes aren’t just an earthly phenomenon. They’re found all across the Solar System. In this compilation episode of Planetary Radio, we explore volcanic and geothermal activity on planets, moons, and distant dwarf planets. You’ll hear from Rosaly Lopes, Nick Schneider, Rae Paoletta, Robbie Herrick, Scott Hensley, and Christopher Glein as they sh…

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NASA's Budget for 2026: Tough Times Ahead 17:33

24d ago17:33

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The White House recently released its budget for FY 2026, which has led to significant concerns at NASA as it recommends significant cuts to international programs, education, and research. In addition, many of these cuts call for the cancellation of key elements of NASA's Artemis Program and its plans for sending crewed missions to Mars. This incl…

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Space science under fire: Your questions answered 59:08

25d ago59:08

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As debates over NASA's future heat up, questions about the value of space exploration are popping up everywhere. This week on Planetary Radio, we're tackling the tough questions head-on with The Planetary Society's staff, including Casey Dreier, chief of space policy, and Ambre Trujillo, digital community manager. They break down the biggest miscon…

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Bridging Creators, Content, and Conversions with Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks 36:50

25d ago36:50

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In the agency world, your ability to drive success for a brand is make or break. The best in the business have sifted through various options to land on the perfect formula for a winning brand strategy. One of those pros is Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks. In this episode, Todd Crawford is on a mission to learn how Amanda doe…

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The Kerbal Space Program and Mission Design (feat. Dr. Rodrigo Schmitt) 44:09

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The Kerbal Space Program is currently used as an educational tool to teach about spacecraft and mission design. But as Dr. Schmitt tells us, it should be used as a method for designing whole mission architectures. For years, Schmitt has relied on KSP and its realism mods to design and simulate missions, including those that will take astronauts bac…

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Kosmos 482: The Soviet-era Venus probe that fell to Earth 52:29

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This week on Planetary Radio, we explore the decades-long journey of Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era Venus probe that spent 53 years orbiting Earth before its dramatic return on May 10, 2025. Ben Fernando, a postdoctoral researcher in seismology and planetary science at Johns Hopkins University, joins us to explain the history of Kosmos 482 and how seismo…

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The Growing Problem of Space Junk 23:45

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In Earth's orbit, there are millions of debris objects that pose a collision risk for satellites and space stations. If left unchecked, the situation could lead to a cascading effect known as Kessler Syndrome. While space agencies worldwide track and monitor objects in orbit to prevent collisions, strategies for active debris removal are needed and…

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Episode 20: Navigating the Voices of The Camp and MidCity with Social Media Manager Amanda Welch 18:27

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, Amanda Welch, the social media manager and content creator behind The Camp and MidCity District, shares her journey from local supporter to becoming the voice of one of Huntsville’s most exciting destinations. She breaks down how she balances the playful, community-driven energy of The Camp with the evolvin…

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TOI-270 d: Unveiling the secrets of a sub-Neptune 59:30

1M ago59:30

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TOI-270 d is revealing secrets about the most common type of planet in our galaxy, sub-Neptunes. Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by planetary geochemist Chris Glein from the Southwest Research Insitute to discuss his team’s new analysis of its atmosphere, using data from JWST and insights from Earth analogs. Then, The Planetary Society’s Director of Gover…

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Inside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ 52:03

1M ago52:03

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Pack your bags, we’re heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing …

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Space Policy Edition: How NASA remembers—and forgets 1:18:43

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No one person knows how to build a spaceship. Dr. Janet Vertesi has seen this firsthand. She’s spent years embedded in NASA science teams, not as a participant, but as an observer. She’s a sociologist who studies the team dynamics of NASA missions. She is alarmed at the prospect of indiscriminate firings at the agency, and at the potential loss of …

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#78 The Andromeda Galaxy is a cosmic neighbour that’s going to collide with our Milky Way Galaxy. Should we panic? 8:55

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Send us a text No need to panic. Yet! We’ll be fine for the next 4 or 5 billion years, but Andromeda is heading our way. The Andromeda Galaxy was the first object to be identified as being outside our own galaxy, and it introduced us to extragalactic astronomy. And that’s not all. It can teach us more about dark matter and it could be home to billi…

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From backyard telescopes to global reach: AstroKobi and the power of short-form space videos 59:28

2M ago59:28

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How does someone go from stargazing in a rural Australian backyard to inspiring millions around the world about space science? This week, Sarah Al-Ahmed sits down with Kobi Brown, better known as AstroKobi, to explore how his passion for the Cosmos and a knack for short-form storytelling launched his science communication career. They discuss the e…

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Celebrating 45 years of The Planetary Society at the Cosmic Shores Gala 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Join us aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary for a celebration of The Planetary Society’s 45th anniversary. In this special episode of Planetary Radio, we bring you highlights from our Cosmic Shores Gala, where members, scientists, space advocates, and special guests came together to honor the past and look boldly to the future. You’ll hear from CEO …

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Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

2M ago55:53

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When it comes to trust, it can take years to build and seconds to break. While this might feel like common sense when it comes to consumer-brand relationships, it's possible to overlook how crucial trust is in the brand-creator relationship. With a passion for this topic backed by a deep understanding, Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, joins Dave t…

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Passback budget breakdown: A 47% cut to NASA science 59:51

2M ago59:51

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NASA’s science programs are facing the largest proposed budget cut in more than 40 years. This staggering 47%reduction could cancel missions, waste billions in U.S. taxpayer investments, and unravel decades of discovery. In this episode of Planetary Radio, host Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Casey Dreier, The Planetary Society’s Chief of Space Policy,…

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Episode 19: Behind the Music: RCP’s Adam Dean on Talent, Timing, and MidCity’s Music Strategy 26:11

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity, hosts Clark Dunn and Nadia Niakossary sit down with Adam Dean, Talent Buyer and Production Manager for MidCity District and The Camp. Adam shares his journey from Auburn University to curating live music experiences in Huntsville, and how The Camp has become a launching pad for up-and-coming artists—some of…

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Why is Mars red? A new clue to the history of habitability in Martian dust 54:56

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For decades, scientists hypothesized that Mars’ reddish color came from hematite, an iron oxide thought to have formed through dry oxidation after Mars lost its water. But new research suggests the story is more complex—and more watery—than we once imagined. In this episode, planetary scientist Adomas (Adam) Valantinas from Brown University joins h…

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Space Policy Edition: Lies, Damned Lies, and Space Data 1:09:34

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The space sector is data-rich but insight-poor. Jack Kuhr, head of research at Payload Space, joins the show to unpack how business, budgeting, and performance data—not spacecraft science—can shape investments, drive growth, and influence policy. Is there a data crisis in the space industry? What gets measured, what gets missed, and how does that s…

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Live from Washington, D.C.: The future of space politics 1:13:53

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Join Sarah Al-Ahmed and Casey Dreier for a special live recording of Planetary Radio at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., immediately following The Planetary Society’s Day of Action. In this episode, we explore the complex geopolitical landscape NASA faces as it works toward returning humans to the Moon and explorin…

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#77 The stranded astronauts are finally home after 9 months in space. Let’s see how Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore got home 6:09

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Send us a text Their planned 8 day visit to the International Space Station was turned on its head when NASA announced their Boeing Starliner capsule was unsafe to use. What did Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore do for those 9 months? And we check out the plan that was put together to get them home safely. Follow Cosmic Coffee Time on X for some spec…

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Episode 18: MidCity Launches Nonprofit: Apollo Coalition’s Joanna White on Cultivating Creativity and Making an Impact 30:49

3M ago30:49

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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity Podcast, we sit down with Joanna White, the new Managing Director of the Apollo Coalition. With deep roots in Huntsville’s nonprofit, arts, and small business communities, Joanna shares how her journey has led her to spearhead an initiative that’s shaping the soft layers of MidCity and beyond. The Apollo Coa…

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The Other Moonshot: The untold stories of Apollo’s Black engineers in Los Angeles 58:55

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The Apollo program put humans on the Moon, but behind that historic achievement were engineers whose stories have gone largely untold. In this episode, “LA Made: The Other Moonshot” host Joanne Higgins joins Planetary Radio to share the powerful history of Charlie Cheatham, Nate LeVert, and Shelby Jacobs, three Black engineers in Los Angeles who he…

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Celestial Steward | A Conversation with Moriba Jah | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 35:28

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Guest | Dr. Moriba Jah, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin [@UTAustin] On Twitter | https://x.com/moribajah On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahniverse/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/moribajah Website | https://www.moriba.com/ Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio…

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How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

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Need to transform your performance partnerships channel, or more dauntingly, build it from the ground up? A certainly big task, but one Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint knows incredibly well. In this episode, Todd sits down with Natasha, to explore how the brand has evolved its influencer marketing stra…

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The Mars Innovation Workshop 59:39

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We take you inside the Mars Innovation Workshop, hosted at the SETI Institute’s headquarters and produced by Explore Mars. Planetary Society Senior Communications Advisor Mat Kaplan shares highlights from the event, exploring how cross-disciplinary collaboration is shaping the future of Mars exploration and creating solutions for challenges here on…

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Episode 17: Stabilizing the First Residential Community in MidCity with Briana Goodloe, SBM of Willow Bridge 15:51

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In a competitive multifamily market, what does it take to lease up a property before it’s even complete? Briana Goodloe, Senior Business Manager for Willow Bridge, joins us to share how Metronome at MidCity reached an impressive 96% pre-leased and 93% occupied status. From a coffee at The Camp to a thriving residential community, Briana discusses h…

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What Discoveries has the James Webb Space Telescope Made So Far? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 24:15

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Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network ______________________ Episode Notes The James Webb …

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An extinction-level event for NASA science 1:07:29

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NASA's science missions have transformed our understanding of the Universe, from breathtaking images of deep space to robotic explorers on Mars. But now, a reported 50% cut to NASA's science budget threatens to shut down missions, halt discoveries, and devastate the future of space exploration. This week, Casey Dreier and Jack Kiraly from The Plane…

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Diversifying Your Partnership Strategy for Scale with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric 34:34

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A one-dimensional partnership program won’t cut it anymore. In this episode, Todd sits down with Stephanie Harris, CEO of PartnerCentric, to explore how brands can build a stronger, more diverse partnership strategy by integrating affiliates, creators, and customer advocates. They discuss the opportunities of converging creators with affiliates, th…

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Space Policy Edition: Locke, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (in space) 1:17:34

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Philosopher Rebecca Lowe joins us to explore how the ideas of classical liberalism can provide fresh insight into humanity’s activities in space. Our conversation explores the philosophical tensions between individual freedom and societal good, the instrumental and intrinsic value of space activities, and the uniquely accessible nature of space sci…

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Breaking down Bennu: OSIRIS-REx finds life’s building blocks in asteroid sample 58:41

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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has returned pristine samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth, and the early results are remarkable. Sample analysts have confirmed the presence of abundant organic compounds, nitrogen-rich material, and evidence of past liquid water, all key ingredients that could help us understand the role asteroids played in delivering th…

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WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing (Part II) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 39:53

4M ago39:53

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Guest | Keith Cowing, Creator / Editor, NASA Watch and Astrobiology.com On Twitter | https://x.com/keithcowing On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-cowing-9b94076/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/keith.cowing Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams __…

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#76 The Apollo program was the high point of the space age. From test flights, to lunar landings and the moon buggies 10:45

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Send us a text After everything learned through Mercury and Gemini culminated in the seventeen Apollo missions. The first ten were all testing and rehearsals, but the whole program, and a whole era was characterised by Apollo 11, the first time humans set foot on the moon. Along with the triumph, there was tragedy and a very near miss, and one of t…

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Genesis: The sample return mission that fell to Earth and still succeeded 1:01:13

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Twenty years ago, NASA’s Genesis spacecraft returned to Earth carrying precious samples of the solar wind, only to crash-land in the Utah desert. But that wasn’t the end of the mission. Amy Jurewicz, Assistant Research Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University and former project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the Genesis tea…

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How Getty Images Builds Seamless B2B Partnerships with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships at Getty Images 44:56

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Seamlessly integrating a service into the customer journey is the ultimate goal for most businesses, but finding the right way to do it is key. The best way to reach your audience might be through a partner already in their path, creating a win-win for both brands and the customer. In this episode, Dave sits down with Peter Orlowsky, Senior VP of S…

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WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 29:49

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Guest | Keith Cowing, Editor, NASA Watch On Twitter | https://x.com/keithcowing On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-cowing-9b94076/ On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/keith.cowing Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episo…

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Episode 16: Accelerate Your Business: Free Programs in Huntsville with Sierra Pena of gener8tor 20:50

4M ago20:50

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Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we sit down with Sierra Peña, Director of gBETA Huntsville (@gener8tor), to talk about the power of community and how the right connections can make all the difference for founders. Since 2018, RCP Companies and gener8tor have been working together to create a thrivi…

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Astronaut Hayley shares her brave adventure 59:24

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From IV drips to rocket ships, Hayley Arceneaux has been on a journey. She joins Planetary Radio to discuss her memoir “Wild Ride” and her newly released kid's book “Astronaut Hayley's Brave Adventure,” which tell the story of how her experiences with childhood cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital set the stage for her journey to space a…

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Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4 and NASA under a new administration 1:02:13

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The internet is buzzing about Asteroid 2024 YR4, currently ranked as the highest-threat asteroid in our skies. But is it really cause for concern? Our Public Education Specialist, Kate Howells, breaks down the facts. Then, we shift from potential impacts to stunning space imagery as Finn Burridge from the Royal Observatory Greenwich shares how astr…

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Pluto and the Great Planet Debate | A Conversation with Dr. Will Grundy | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams 28:24

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Guest | Dr. Will Grundy, Astronomer, Lowell Observatory Host | Matthew S Williams On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/matthew-s-williams ______________________ This Episode’s Sponsors Are you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel? 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-netw…

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Season 6 Exclusive Kick-Off: Dave & Todd’s Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead 44:14

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It’s time to kick off Season 6! In this episode, Dave and Todd sit down together for the first time ever to rewind and reflect on the standout themes from Season 5, after speaking with nine highly accomplished industry titans. Get ready to hear their biggest takeaways from Season 5 and dive into all the essential learnings from an action-packed sea…

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Space Policy Edition: Mars Sample Return, but at what (fixed) price? 1:20:22

4M ago1:20:22

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Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck joins the show to unpack his company’s bold, $4-billion fixed-price plan to bring Martian samples home, why he believes commercial partnerships can unlock new frontiers in planetary science, and his “soft spot” for interplanetary exploration. Then, Richard French — former JPL engineer and now VP of Business & Strategy at R…

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