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The Astronaut Teacher | Mike Mongo
Season 1 Episode 14
Mike Mongo has spent nearly two decades telling young people something he wishes someone had told him growing up: you have permission to imagine an e…
10 hours ago
Capturing the New Space Age | Kevin Curran
Season 1 Episode 13
Cinematographer Kevin Curran has captured extraordinary stories through his lens for close on three decades. But when COVID brought the world—and his…
1 week ago
Stepping Outside Your Lane | Shantanu Rai
Season 1 Episode 12
For years, Shantanu Rai built his life around medicine, caring for patients in underserved communities while witnessing firsthand the challenges faci…
2 weeks ago
From Hard Times to Brighter Days | Blessing Offor
Season 1 Episode 11
Born in Nigeria and raised in Connecticut from the age of six, Blessing Offor's journey has been shaped by change and an unwavering love of music. Af…
3 weeks ago
Following Your Curiosity | John Read
Season 1 Episode 10
A cheap, pharmacy telescope changed the course of John Read's life. After years spent building a successful career in corporate finance, John pointed…
4 weeks ago
A Lifetime Pursuing the Overview Effect | Frank White
Season 1 Episode 9
For nearly four decades, Frank White has helped give a name to one of the most profound experiences in human spaceflight. His groundbreaking book, Th…
1 month, 1 week ago
The Orbital Perspective | Ron Garan
Season 1 Episode 8
As a child watching the Apollo 11 Moon landing from his home in New York, Ron Garan knew he wanted to become an astronaut. That dream eventually led …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Achieving the Impossible | Dr. Eiman Jahangir
Season 1
What does it take to pursue an impossible dream?
In this special bonus episode, Dr. Eiman Jahangir reflects on the lessons that have shaped his own jo…
2 months ago
The First Astronaut to Summit Everest | Scott Parazynski
Season 1 Episode 7
At age eight, Scott watched Apollo 9 launch from the surf off Cocoa Beach—and his course was set. Decades later, he would become the only person to h…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Leap That Built TaskRabbit | Leah Solivan
Season 1 Episode 6
In today's episode, Dr. Eiman Jahangir is joined once more by his sister-in-law and TaskRabbit founder Leah Solivan to discuss the leap of faith that…
2 months, 3 weeks ago