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Interplanetary Podcast
by Matthew Russell
Putting The Ace Back Into Space.Host Matthew Russell's critically acclaimed fun and factual show about all things SPACE. New episode every week with a deep dive into the latest hot space topics. With regular Interviews and discussions with the worlds top space experts.From how rockets fly to how blackholes work and everything in-between.
Episodes
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#331 -John McFall - Space For Everyone
Matt interviews ESA astronaut John McFall: Paralympian, surgeon and the first astronaut with a Paralympic medal to be cleared for a long-duration space mission. They talk astronaut training, the science and engineering of making spaceflight accessible, and what John’s journey could mean for the...
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#330 - Space Planes - Rob Coppinger
In this episode, Matt chat with Rob Coppinger about the his new book on British spaceplanes HOTOL and Skylon. Matt is also joined by Leddra as they share their experiences of the Smithsonian Starstruck Immersive Experience in London and sample some classic astronaut ice cream....
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#329 - Special Relativity
In this episode of The Interplanetary Podcast, I'm joined by ay new co-host, singer-songwriter Leddra Chapman, as we tackle one of the most mind-bending ideas in all of science: special relativity. From the speed of light and the nature of causality to time dilation, the ether, and Einstein's...
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#328 - Ryan Dowdy - Artemis Food
Former NASA food scientist Ryan Dowdy PhD joins Matt to explore how Artemis program is reshaping the future of human nutrition, from feeding astronauts on the ISS to the Moon and beyond to powering first responders here on Earth.
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#327 - Radio Astronomy - Emma Chapman
As Artemis II returns humans from around the Moon, Matt is joined by astrophysicist Emma Chapman who makes the case for exploring the universe without going anywhere by listening to the cosmos through radio waves.
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#326 - Chasing Aliens - Daniel Lavelle
Matt is joined by journalist and Orwell Prize winner Daniel Lavelle, author of Chasing Aliens: Faith and Conspiracy in the UFO Heartlands. Travelling across America’s UFO hotspots, to explore the strange world of UFO culture. The conversation dives into UAPs, government secrecy, the psychology of...
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#325 - Artemis II - Dhara Patel
Matt is joined by Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre to explore Artemis II ; the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years. They discuss Europe’s crucial role in the mission, the historic “firsts” represented by the Artemis crew. Matt also takes a quick look at the remarkable...
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#324 - Space 2025
In this episode, Matt unpacks what it really means when billionaires start shaping national space policy sometimes more directly than governments themselves. We talk about Jared Isaacman’s new NASA leadership tone, the fight over NASA budgets, and why institutions like NCAR suddenly found...
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#323 - Mark Craig - Apollo 1
In episode 323, Matt sits down with filmmaker Mark Craig to talk about his new documentary Apollo 1 the film that revisits the story of Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee, and the tragedy that reshaped NASA on the road to the Moon. Mark shares what drew him to the project, the moments that...
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#322 - Ethan Siegel - Grand Cosmic Story
In this episode, Matt opens with forgotten space hero John Bevis’ birthday and a cosmic musing on relativistic dust, black holes, and the unimaginable energies hidden in tiny things. Then astrophysicist and author Ethan Siegel joins the show to discuss his new book, The Grand Cosmic Story, a...
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#321 - Brian Clegg - The Multiverse
In this episode, Matt is joined by acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg to explore the dazzling world of the multiverse. Brian unpacks the science and speculation behind one of physics’ most mind-bending ideas. Together, they discuss why the multiverse has captivated scientists and storytellers...
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#320 - Andy Saunders - Gemini and Mercury remastered
Andy Saunders joins Matt to talk about his new book Gemini and Mercury Remastered. We dig into the forgotten missions that paved the way for Apollo, the astonishing images he’s restored from NASA’s archives, and the human dramas behind them from blown hatches to dangerous spacewalks.
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#319 Bubble Universe
Matt and Jamie dive headfirst into the cosmic foam to explore the Bubble Universe, the mind-bending idea that our universe might be just one of countless “bubbles” in a vast multiverse. From the physics of cosmic inflation and the mysteries of the cosmic microwave background, to the philosophical...
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#318 - Dr. Saralyn Mark - Space Health
Matt welcomes Dr. Saralyn Mark, a world-renowned leader in women's health, space medicine, and innovation in gender-specific design. Dr. Mark is an endocrinologist, geriatrician, and former Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. She’s advised…
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#317 - Roman Chiporukha - Space Tourism
Matt welcomes Roman Chiporukha, co-founder and CEO of SpaceVIP, the concierge service that books everything from zero-g airplane jaunts to orbital stays aboard the ISS. Episode 317 invites you to imagine your next vacation above the Kármán line—and weigh whether the price tag is worth the view....
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#316 - Maritime Launch Services - Steve Matier
Episode 316 of the Interplanetary Podcast kicks off with Matt tackling the unsettling news of NASA’s potential science funding cuts—raising concerns about the future of groundbreaking space research—and pondering whether SpaceX’s mighty Starship could become an over-budget behemoth or the key to...
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#315 - Civil Discourse - Alan Smale
After a rant about civil discourse and the need for truth in the space commnuity, Matt Chats with Alan Smale who writes alternate and twisted history, and hard SF. Hot Moon, his alternate-Apollo “technothriller with heart”, was launched back in July 2022, followed by sequel Radiant Sky, in…
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#314 - Space Design Competition - Stephen Thrum
Matt chats with Stephen Thrum, a teacher at Windaroo Valley State High School in Logan QLD (Australia), whose career spans from professional model making to interning at NASA. and is a Space Settlement Design Coach—a role in which he has led teams of Australian school students to National and...
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#313 - 2024 roundup - Type 1 Ventures
Matt chats with Tarek Waked, Founding Partner of Type One Ventures. Type One is an investment firm committed to developing a future civilization that is self-sufficient and interplanetary. The firm invests in space centric innovations. Matt Also www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Matt Russell...
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#312 - Space Radiation - Cosmic Shielding
Matt chats with Yanni Barghouty, CEO and co-founder of Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC). Yanni is creating radiation shielding technology to ensure that hardware can operate in space without degrading. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Twitter...
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#311 - Space Noise - MSI-DFAT
Matt catches up with the crew from MSI-DFAT a company with over 60 years of combined engineering experience in spacecraft acoustic testing.
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#310 - Ethan Siegel - Infinite Cosmos
Matt catches up with Ethan Siegel again to chat about the James Webb Space Telescope and his new book Infinite Cosmos on National Geographic.
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#309 - The Enzmann Archive
Matt is joined by Michelle Snyder and Jay Snyder to talk about their work with FREA the Foundation for Research of the Enzmann Archive. https://enzmannarchive.org/
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#308 - Cailabs - Space Lasers
Matt is joined by Pu Jian of Cailabs to talk about Space Laser Communications.
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#307 - Nova - Gerard Van Belle
Matt is joined by the esteemed Dr. Gerard Van Belle of the Lowell Observatory to discuss the imminent nova of T Coronae Borealis. Dive into the fascinating details of this stellar event and what it means for our understanding of cosmic phenomena. Don’t miss this stellar conversation as we explore...
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#306 - Dr. Eiman Jahangir - New Shepard
Matt chats with Dr. Eiman Jahangir who was recently selected by Web 3 group MoonDAO as there 2nd astronaut to fly on a future Blue Origin New Shepard flight. A crazy story of trying and trying to then win a lottery. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7…
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#305 - Adam Higginbotham - Challenger
Matt sits down with acclaimed author and journalist Adam Higginbotham to discuss his latest book, "Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space." This definitive account of the tragic space shuttle Challenger disaster takes us on a journey from the Apollo program through...
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#304 - David Barnhart - Arkisys
Matt speaks with The CEO and co-founder of Arkisys, David Barnhart. Arkisys is a company developing future space expansion by engineering 'The Port', a primary center for technology hosting, satellite integration, assembly, and resupply.
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#303 - Dr Harry Cliff - Space Oddities
Episode 303: Space Oddities with Dr. Harry Cliff - Anomalies and New Frontiers in Physics Matt delves into the mysteries of the cosmos with Dr. Harry Cliff, particle physicist, science communicator, and author of the new book, "Space Oddities." We explore the fascinating anomalies challenging the...
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#302 - Chris Lintott - Our Accidental Universe
Matt is Joined by Chris Lintott to talk about Our Accidental Universe his new book out this month and some of the ideas contained within. Chris Lintott is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, where his research ranges from understanding how galaxies form and evolve, to...
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#301 - Bernie Taylor - Biological Time
Matt is Joined by cultural astronomer and Paleolithic researcher Bernie Taylor In this unusual and captivating episode, join us on a remarkable journey as we delve into the intricacies of ancient timekeeping and its deep connection to the natural world. Taylor takes us back to early 2001,...
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#300 - Eric Berger -2023
In this landmark 300th episode of the Interplanetary Podcast, Matt is thrilled to welcome renowned space journalist Eric Berger from Ars Technica. Join us for an enlightening journey through the major space exploration milestones of 2023, as we delve into the year's most groundbreaking events and...
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#299 - Henrik Lampa - Sustainability
Sustainable Horizons: SSC's Eco-Friendly Space Adventures Ever wondered about the environmental impact of shooting for the moon? This week's episode Matt is joined by Henrik Lampa, SSC's Head of Sustainability. Henrik's on a mission to turn space exploration green! We'll dive into how the Swedish...
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#298 - The Planets - Andrew Cohen
In this episode of the Interplanetary Podcast, we venture beyond the earthly realm with Andrew Cohen, one of the creative maestros behind the hit BBC series 'The Planets'. Our conversation orbits around the release of The Folio Society edition of the companion book to the series, delving into the...
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#297 - Living On The Moon
Join hosts Jamie and Matt as they delve deep into the cosmos, exploring the latest advancements and discoveries in space exploration.Episode 297, where we delve into the mesmerizing world of Lunar exploration and colonization! In this episode, we navigate through the Moon’s untapped potential…
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#296 - Dark Energy
Join Matt and Jamie on this enlightening episode of the 'Interplanetary Podcast' as they delve into one of the universe's most enigmatic phenomena: dark energy. What is this mysterious force that's driving the accelerated expansion of our universe? We'll explore the latest theories, from...
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#295 - Dark Matter
Hosts: Jamie Franklin and Matt Russell Description: Join hosts Matt and Jamie as they dive into the enigmatic world of Dark Matter. This episode explores the history, theories, and ongoing research surrounding this elusive substance that makes up 26.8% of our universe. From Fritz Zwicky's initial...
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#294 - The Oort Cloud
Join your hosts Matt and Jamie in this mini episode of the Interplanetary Podcast, as we voyage to the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond to uncover the enigmas of the Oort Cloud! This icy cloud of asteroids and comets, teetering on the edge of interstellar space, holds the answers to...
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293 - The Possibility of Life - Jaime Green
In this week's episode of the Interplanetary Podcast, host Matthew Russell sits down with Jaime Green, a renowned science writer, essayist, and series editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing. Jaime discusses her latest book, "The Possibility of Life," which dives into the…
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#292 - Blast Off Briefing - 2
George joins Matt to chat about Space Exploration. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. Hosts: George and Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: Midjourney Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod
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#291 - JUICE - PART 2- Olivier Witasse
Matt is joined by Olivier Witasse the @esa Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (#JUICE) mission project scientist. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: Mark McCaughrean Additional Narration: Brian Blessed Twitter @interplanetypod
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#290 - Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer
Jamie Joins Matt once again to talk all about ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Jamie Franklin and Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: Midjourney Additional Narration: George Russell Twitter @interplanetypod
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#289 - Kevin Fong - 16 Sunsets
Dr Bob joins Matt on a quick and special episode to chat with Dr Kevin Fong about his latest project 16 Sunsets. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Dr Bob Hodges and Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: Kevin Fong Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod
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#288 - A Journey To Mars
Jamie Joins Matt once again to talk all about Mars. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Jamie Franklin and Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: Midjourney Additional Narration: George Russell Twitter @interplanetypod
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#287 - Venus : Exploring Earth's Twin
Jamie Joins Matt once again to talk all about Venus. www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: Jamie Franklin and Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: Midjourney Additional Narration: Polly Twitter...
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#286 - Blast off Briefing January
George joins Matt to chat about Space Exploration. www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary Hosts: George and Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: Midjourney Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod
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#285 - UAE - Space Agency
Matt flies solo this week to bring a timely interview with Ibrahim Al Qasim of the UAE Space Agency. If you enjoy the show please go over to www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary and become a member on Patreon. Host: Matt Russell Music: Matt Russell
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#284 - Very Large Telescopes with Dr James Miley
Linn also Interviews fellow astronomer James Miley and tells Matt about her trip to ESO's Telescope facility in the Atacama Desert the largest optical-infrared observatory in the Southern Hemisphere.
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#283 - Dr Becky - BlackHoles
Matt is joined by Dr. Rebecca Smethurst a British astrophysicist, author, and YouTuber. Linn and Matt Chat about DART and Blackhoples and Birmingham. If you enjoy the show please go over to www.linktr.ee/Interplanetary and become a member on Patreon. Hosts: Linn Boldt-Christmas and Matt Russell...
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#282 - Martian House 2
Linn is on holiday, so this week Rob joins Matt to talk about habitations on Mars. We Interview Nicki and Ella from the Building a Martian House Project based in Bristol. Matt also talks to Steel River Rocketeers about their Rocoon. If you enjoy the show please go over to...
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Putting The Ace Back Into Space.Host Matthew Russell's critically acclaimed fun and factual show about all things SPACE. New episode every week with a deep dive into the latest hot space topics. With regular Interviews and discussions with the worlds top space experts.From how rockets fly to how blackholes work and everything in-between.
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