Best Brian Dunbar Podcasts (2025)

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Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft 48:17

7h ago48:17

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Acting Orion Program Manager Chris Edelen discusses the spacecraft that will carry astronauts around the Moon on Artemis II. HWHAP 398.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Turning Space Data Into Sound 26:58

2d ago26:58

26:58

From black holes to star clusters, scientists are turning space data into sound with a process called sonification. Dr. Kimberly Arcand, visual scientist with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, joins us to explore how data sonification lets more people experience the cosmos and give researchers a new way to interpret science one note …

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The Art of Astronaut Photography 1:19:55

7d ago1:19:55

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NASA astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick share their experiences capturing stunning photography from the International Space Station. HWHAP 397.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Jenae Alt: The Effects of CBD and Cannabinoids | Episode 132 1:08:39

10d ago1:08:39

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In this episode, I talk with actress and entrepreneur Jenae Alt about cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, and THC, terpenes, and the effects they can create — including relaxation, pain relief, better sleep, creativity, presence, focus, energy, immune support, beauty, sexual pleasure, and overall well-being. We also discuss delivery methods, other natural …

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Lunar Surface Research 46:59

14d ago46:59

46:59

NASA project scientists Maria Banks and Sue Lederer revisit recent Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions and discuss research on the Moon. HWHAP 396.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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StarBurst: Gamma-ray Hunter 19:51

16d ago19:51

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StarBurst, a satellite the size of a washing machine, aims to detect the initial blast of gamma-rays, the most powerful bursts of energy in the universe. These huge explosions can occur when dense neutron stars collide, forging metals like gold and platinum. These metals are some of the building blocks of planets — like Earth.…

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Why Webb's Earliest Galaxies Are Blowing Scientists' Minds 27:54

18d ago27:54

27:54

With the James Webb Space Telescope, we are seeing the early universe like never before. Webb produces beautiful images and detailed scientific data that leave astronomers in awe. In this episode, Mic Bagley, a NASA scientist on the Webb team, guides us through new discoveries made possible by Webb. Mic tells the story of a remarkable galaxy discov…

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Constructing NASA Infrastructure 40:36

21d ago40:36

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USACE Chief Historian John Lonnquest shares the legacy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their role in building NASA’s spaceflight infrastructure. HWHAP 395.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Dustin Dunbar: Breaking Free from the Alcohol Matrix and Finding Real Joy | Episode 131 1:01:51

24d ago1:01:51

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In this episode, I talk with Dustin Dunbar, author of You're Doing Great! (And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me) and founder of Alcohol-Free Revolution. We discuss the illusion that alcohol benefits us, how calling it what it truly is—ethanol—can reframe our perspective, and why quitting doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle. Dustin shares the dream tha…

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Artemis II: The Mission 46:14

28d ago46:14

46:14

NASA’s Artemis II Flight Director Jeff Radigan shares what it takes to lead the first human mission of the Artemis program around the Moon. HWHAP 394.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Hubble: An Engineering Marvel 23:31

1M ago23:31

23:31

The Hubble Space Telescope has changed humanity’s understanding of the universe. Now in orbit for 35 years, it remains a remarkable feat of engineering.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Crew-11 1:23:23

1M ago1:23:23

1:23:23

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 quartet each dive into their paths to space and what lies ahead aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 393.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Phillip Wilson: The Adventures of Thinker and Feeler — Saunas, Freedom, and Life | Episode 130 1:51:57

1M ago1:51:57

1:51:57

In this episode, I talk with health guru, spiritual traveler, former math prodigy, and president of Relax Saunas of Momentum, Phillip Wilson, about his philosophies on life and death. Reflecting on his own journey, we explore some of the keys to a good life, including balancing thinking and feeling, meditation, contemplation, presence, listening, p…

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Ask an Astronaut on Our Anniversary 38:13

1M ago38:13

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Houston We Have a Podcast celebrates eight years! Three astronauts from the agency’s most recent class discuss their first year of training and answer questions from our listeners. HWHAP 392.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Fighting Wildland Fires with Drones 11:19

1M ago11:19

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Fighting wildland fires by air at night is especially hazardous. NASA’s ACERO Project aims to make firefighting safer, day or night, with drones and smarter airspace management.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Steffani LeFevour: How to Be a Happy Mom — Simple Tools for Calm and Joy | Episode 129 58:13

1M ago58:13

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In this episode, I talk with Steffani LeFevour, happiness coach and author of You Are A Badass Mom, about the real challenges of motherhood — and how to move through them using tools that support your body, mindset, and actions. We cover practices like gratitude, focusing on what’s going well, redirecting your attention to what you do want, journal…

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Rachel Dunn: Narcolepsy, Emotion, and Animal Telepathy | Episode 128 38:15

2M ago38:15

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In this episode, I talk with creative and filmmaker Rachel Dunn about her experiences with narcolepsy, emotions, and animal communication. We discuss the upsides of narcolepsy — such as creativity and the ability to quickly nap or fall asleep — how intense emotions trigger REM sleep and cause her body to collapse, and how she’s learned to suppress …

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Mars is Hard. Here's Why. 46:03

2M ago46:03

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NASA astronaut Stan Love discusses the challenges of sending humans to Mars and what it will take to get us to the Red Planet. HWHAP 391.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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A New Era of X-ray Astronomy with IXPE 26:32

2M ago26:32

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IXPE, or the Infrared X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, is NASA’s first space telescope dedicated to studying X-ray polarization from extreme objects like black holes and quasars.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Amanda Wiggins: Dementia Prevention, Vascular Health, and cGP | Episode 127 52:32

2M ago52:32

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In this episode, I talk with Amanda Wiggins, CEO of The cGP Lab in New Zealand. We explore how about how our choices across early, middle, and later life can influence brain health and long-term risk of dementia. Many of these factors—like high blood sugar, diabetes, hypertension, drinking, and smoking—are closely tied to vascular health. Amanda ex…

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How Lying In Bed For 60 Days Helps Astronauts 27:17

2M ago27:17

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In space, microgravity changes the body. Body fluids shift from the legs toward the head, the back of our eyes flatten, we lose muscle strength, our bones lose some of their density, and even the amount of blood pumped by the heart with each beat drops. To learn more about how microgravity affects the human body and develop new ways to help astrona…

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Exploration Park 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Two NASA experts talk about Exploration Park, a research facility near Johnson Space Center will enable collaboration with the agency on space hardware development. HWHAP 390.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Lisa Nezneski: Meditation, Shamanism & Pets for Healing Stress | Episode 126 1:12:51

2M ago1:12:51

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Lisa Nezneski is a pharmacist, certified mindfulness teacher, shamanic healer, and author of Grounded in Chaos. She used meditation, grounding, visualization, and energy work to navigate a period of intense stress and loss—and now helps others do the same. In this episode, we discuss how shamanic healing works, how mindfulness and visualization sup…

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Runway to the Stars 34:54

2M ago34:54

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A NASA aircraft operations expert discusses the aviation history and work being done at Ellington Field in Houston as a training ground for astronauts. HWHAP 389.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Risk Management at NASA 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Big or small, we all take risks nearly every day. But how does NASA manage it? Dr. Mary Skow, NASA’s first agency risk management officer, explains.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Brian Karr: Mold in Your Home | Episode 125 46:38

2M ago46:38

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In this episode, Brian Karr, co-founder of We Inspect and host of #moldfinders RADIO, explains how to understand mold, find it, prevent it, and reduce your exposure. We cover how modern homes create the perfect conditions for mold, how it impacts your health, and what steps to take to keep it out of your home and brain. 🌐 Connect and Learn More: 📞 …

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Private Astronaut Mission Management 53:28

3M ago53:28

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NASA and Axiom Space mission managers discuss how they work together to enable private astronaut missions ahead of Axiom Mission 4’s launch. HWHAP 388.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Cosmic Dawn with Nobel Laureate John Mather 18:47

3M ago18:47

18:47

The James Webb Space Telescope is doing something astronomers dreamed about for decades: peering into our universe’s early past, a period known as cosmic dawn. A new NASA documentary—also called Cosmic Dawn—chronicles the inside story of Webb’s design, construction, and launch. John Mather, who won the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physics, proposed the tel…

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Yogi Aaron: Naked Yoga — Letting Go of Who You Think You Are | Episode 124 1:15:05

3M ago1:15:05

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What if your sense of self is the very thing holding you back? In this episode, author and yoga retreat founder Yogi Aaron invites us to explore how yoga can help dissolve the ego and strip away the layers of identity we cling to — our habits, defenses, roles, and masks. We discuss how fear, mistrust, and attachment create instability and confusion…

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Mission Control: Eye of the Storm 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

A NASA Flight Director and Capsule Communicator, or CAPCOM, discuss their roles and journeys to some of the most recognizable positions in Mission Control. HWHAP 387.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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NASA's Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project 30:06

3M ago30:06

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NASA’s Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project aims to accommodate the growing demand of traditional and emerging aircraft that share the friendly skies.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Moon Material Flammability 46:17

3M ago46:17

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Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Jake Panasevich: Yoga for Men's Health | Episode 123 1:03:50

3M ago1:03:50

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In this episode, my guest is men's yoga and health expert Jake Panasevich. We discuss yoga for men — how to get started, how it differs from other forms of exercise and yoga for women, its benefits for physical and mental health, and more. Jake shares tips on finding the right class, what to look for in a teacher, effective teaching methods, overco…

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Earth Series: What's Next for NASA Earth Science 28:51

3M ago28:51

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NASA has a record of Earth observations going back more than 50 years. What might be in store for the next 50 years? In this finale of our Earth series, we hear from two scientists helping to chart the course of NASA Earth science. There are still many unanswered questions about our home planet. As the only planet that we know to have life, studyin…

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Commercial and International Lunar Rovers 1:00:45

3M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions. HWHAP 385.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Universe in Living Color with SPHEREx 27:23

3M ago27:23

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NASA's SPHEREx mission will map 450 million galaxies like we’ve never seen before.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Politics and appearance: Mangione's supporters explained 27:21

3M ago27:21

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A deep dive into the supporters of Luigi Mangione, featuring some exclusive new data, and considering how this case might be influencing US social attitudes to political violence.BBC World Service Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield joins us to discuss why some people around the world have taken to this case so passionately. We’re also joined …

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Lisa Skinner: Unmasking Alzheimer's — Myths, Risks, and Caregiving Tips | Episode 122 53:57

3M ago53:57

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In this episode, I talk with Lisa Skinner, behavioral expert and author of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces. We discuss common myths, symptoms, risk factors, and practical tools for prevention and caregiving. Connect and Learn More 🌐Website: mindingdementia.com 📚Book: Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces 🔗LinkedIn: @lisaskinneraut…

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Natural Disaster Response 45:57

4M ago45:57

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A NASA scientist discusses how imagery and data collected from the International Space Station can support natural disaster response teams on the ground. HWHAP 384By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Behind the memes: Luigi Mangione and Brian Thompson 25:11

4M ago25:11

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A deep dive into the lives of Luigi Mangione and the man he is accused of murdering – healthcare executive Brian Thompson. Who is the real Luigi Mangione and what do we know about his alleged victim? BBC reporter Mike Wendling joins us from Chicago to tell us more about the health insurance CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down outside a New York…

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Mary Newport: Alzheimer’s Nutrition — Coconut Oil, MCTs, and Keto | Episode 121 51:30

4M ago51:30

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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Mary Newport — physician, author, and Alzheimer's expert. We talk about how nutrition impacts Alzheimer’s, focusing on coconut oil, MCT oil, the ketogenic and Mediterranean diets, and the dangers of sugar and refined carbohydrates. We also cover lifestyle factors that may contribute to Alzheimer’s — and how addressi…

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Earth Series: Monitoring the Air We Breathe 39:17

4M ago39:17

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Take a deep breath, and you’re inhaling oxygen from Earth’s atmosphere. Take a walk outside, and the atmosphere is shielding you from harmful radiation. NASA research provides crucial data to understand air quality and the intricate processes happening in the sky above us. In this episode, hear the inside story of NASA’s research into the ozone lay…

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Mission Control: Special Operations 57:20

4M ago57:20

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Four NASA flightcontrollers discuss specialized operations like spacewalks and spacecraftarrivals that keep the International Space Station running. HWHAP383By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Mangione conspiracy theories 33:30

4M ago33:30

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Pokemon, number 286, eyebrow length – we explore the popularity of conspiracy theories and where they come from. This episode unpicks some of these theories and why they spread on platforms like TikTok and Reddit. Over three million posts went up on social media the week after the shooting of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of suspect …

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Episode 152: EZIE Does It 15:49

4M ago15:49

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What can the auroras tell us about our planet’s relationship with the Sun? NASA’s EZIE mission looks into it.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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