Podcast Episodes

From Wall Street to weightlessness: Matt Gohd, Chairman of Zero Gravity Corporation

Episode 264

With zero prior flight experience but a deep love for space (and Star Trek), Matt Gohd took the helm of Zero G during a pivotal moment and helped guide the company into a new era—one marked by resili…

Published on 4 months ago

Lunar Landings & Late-Night Shifts: Ben Tackett from Firefly Aerospace on Blue Ghost Mission 1

Episode 263

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This week on Casual Space, it’s one small step for your playlist — one …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Andrew Parris, Broadcast Television Engineer and Space Communicator

Episode 262

Andrew Parris, Broadcast Television Engineer and Space Communicator, joins Beth from the Cape for a long-overdue chat about life behind the lens at NASA and beyond.

With over four decades in broadcas…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Matier: Expanding Access to Space with Maritime Launch

Episode 261

Returning guest Steve Matier, CEO of Maritime Launch Services, joins the podcast to share the latest developments in the rapidly growing satellite industry and how Maritime Launch is shaping the futu…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Alan Smale: Blending Science, History, and Imagination

Episode 260

Award-winning author and astrophysicist Alan Smale joins the podcast to share his unique journey of weaving hard science and historical fiction into gripping alternate-history narratives. From his NA…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Barry Matsumori, CEO of Skydweller Aero, on Perpetual Flight and the Future of Aviation

Episode 259

Barry Matsumori is no stranger to space, but his latest mission takes flight in a whole new way. As CEO of Skydweller Aero, he leads the charge in developing an autonomous, solar-powered aircraft cap…

Published on 5 months ago

Jay Gallentine: Exploring the Legacy of John Casani

Episode 258

Author and space historian Jay Gallentine embarks on a thrilling mission to capture the untold story of one of NASA’s most influential figures—John Casani. In his latest book, Born to Explore, Jay ta…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Alex Reynolds: Founder & CEO of ATTX

Episode 247

Alex Reynolds, Founder and CEO of ATTX, joins Casual Space to share his inspiring journey from a childhood fascination with flight to leading a company dedicated to democratizing access to space. Gro…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Herb Baker

Episode 256

Herb Baker, NASA veteran and author of From Apollo to Artemis: Stories From My 50 Years With NASA, takes us back to a time where growing up near NASA meant working near the “Manned Spacecraft Center,…

Published on 8 months ago

Hank Alewine: Crunching Numbers in the Cosmos

Episode 255

Hank Alewine is the accountant boldly going where no CPA has gone before! A professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Hank isn’t just teaching spreadsheets and balance sheets—he’s pioneer…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago