In this episode we decided, for some odd reason, that we should play a game of poker with the live studio audience where the winner of each hand would ask a question about space. We discussed topics ranging from our favorite stars to the possibility of life on Mars - we hope you enjoy!

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Episode #018: Space Poker

Episode #3 of Season 3. In this episode we scan the space subreddit for topics that are of interest and ramble nonsensically until we decide we have wasted enough of our viewers precious time. 

Episode #017: The Orb of Confusion

In this episode we discuss what terraforming mars would look like and the difficulties of space mining. We also talk with the audience about the movie Ad Astra and the different Hollywood representations of the final frontier. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Episode #016: Terraforming Mars and the Challenges of Space Mining

In this episode, the first episode of Season 3, I ask Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels, questions about investing in the space market, the defense industry, and Elon Musk. 

Episode #015: Interview with Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels

For our Season #2 Finale we wanted to give the listeners a chance to hear about the behind the scenes work we do to produce and publish our podcast (it was during finals and we just didn't want to write a script so we did this instead). We hope you enjoy the episode! 

Episode #014: Behind the Scenes (Season 2 Finale!)

Episode 13! In this episode we talk about the recently taken image of a black hole, Sagittarius A*, and take some questions from a group of prospective students visiting Columbia University. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Episode #013: The Black Hole Image and Questions from Prospective Students

In this episode we discuss the history of space exploration with a focus on the Apollo Program. We take some questions from the audience and look at some memes (as per usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!

Episode #012: the History of Space Exploration (Part 2)

Episode 11! In this essay we take questions from reddit on antimatter and talk about the history of Space Exploration! Editing note: In lieu of the 1 kHz bleep tone (for foul language) we are using the line "Houston we have a problem."

Episode #011: Questions from Reddit and the History of Space Exploration

Episode 10! In this episode we discussed Russia's beef with SpaceX's new rocket engine, Elon's tweets and other miscellaneous space stuff. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Episode #010: Russia, SpaceX and Elon's Tweets

Episode 9! In this episode we discuss the science behind some of our favorite movies: Interstellar, the Martian and Star Wars. We take a lot of audience questions and talk about memes (the usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!

Episode #009: From Interstellar to the Martian - Space in Science Fiction

Episode VIII! In this episode we talk about some of the craziest ideas in rocketry, discuss developments in the Chinese space program and the legacy of the Space Shuttle program. We hope you enjoy the episode. Editing note: We have replaced the 1 kHz tone (used for the suppression of foul language) with the line "Houston we have a problem." We think it's pretty hilarious.

Episode #008: Crazy Rocket Concepts and the Space Shuttle program (Season II Premiere)

Episode VII! In this episode, we talk about dark energy and dark matter with Dr. David Helfand. Dr. Helfand is a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University whose research interests include X-ray surveys and neutron stars. This is also our season finale! We hope you enjoy the episode.

Episode #007: Interview with Dr. David Helfand, Dark Energy and Dark Matter (Season Finale!)

Episode VI! In this episode, we were graced with the presence of former NASA Astronaut, Columbia Engineering Professor and living legend Dr. Mike Massimino. We had a fun conversation about how to become an astronaut, what life is like for an astronaut, and a little bit about the future of space exploration

Episode #006: Interview with Astronaut Mike Massimino!

Episode V! This episode features an interview with Dr. David Kipping. He is a leader in the field of exoplanet research and a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University. We start by introducing some terms and vocabulary related to his research and then get right in the interview. We hope you enjoy it!

Episode #005: Interview with Dr. David Kipping

Episode IV! In this episode we discuss Asteroids, Space mining and, of course, Elon Musk (praise be). We were happy to be joined by the biggest live audience to date. We hope you enjoy the episode! Music Attributions in chronological order - Chill Day by Lakey Inspired - Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects

Episode #004: Asteroids and Space Mining

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