Space Cave

Continuation of a very enjoyable conversation with Dr. Sami Romanick. Listen to conversations early and in their entirety at https://patreon.com/spacecave Music at the end from Love Spells with Lovers Only.

Dr. Sami Romanick has her PhD in Molecular Biology, but it's hard to specify exactly what that means. The most accurate term for her current field is Biotechnology, and we talk about what that means, what path lead her to that, and a lot about plastics and microplastics. Music at the end from Common Saints with Firebird.

Part two of a very enlightening conversation on aging, biology, the human body, new research, and what we can do to prolong our health as long as possible. With returning guest, professor of Biology, Chris Davison. And for Space Cave listeners, he created a custom page at his website for more info on building health and wellness at livelifebetterlonger.com/cave Music at the end from Rio Kosta with Unicorn.

After a lot of rescheduling, professor of Biology and returning guest Chris Davison was nice enough to come visit in person, share some Made West Pale Ale, and talk about his field, humans and aging, life span versus health span, and various ways we age and what we can do to protect our health as long as possible. And here's a link specifically for Space Cave listeners. Music at the end from Sonja Midtune with Falling Up.

Rob and Laura are talented in so many ways. The play music and make videos and teach kids about science and animals and the earth and all of its ecosystems. And they've started a wonderful new podcast called The Happiest Animal that adults and kids can listen to and learn about all kinds of animals from all over the world. They stopped by to chat about that and lots more. Music at the end from Jay Som with What You Need.

These episodes could have easily been about start-ups or building a company or even friendship. The conversation covers all of those things and lots more. In part two, we share some Topa Topa Level Line IPA and chat more about Sleke phones, starting a company, and what the future of that might look like. Music at the end from Marinero with Dream Suite.

Austin Boer and Brennan Jordan, the creators of Sleke Phones, drop by to share some Skyduster Pale Ale and chat about technology, how they met, early business ventures, and how they decided to start a phone company to offer people the option to take back their lives and focus their attention on the things that matter. Music at the end from Runo Plum with Lemon Garland.

Continuing with Australian sweetheart Dan Pritchard. Music at the end from Jack River with Palo Alto.

Catching up with Dan Pritchard in Australia, and we hear about his life in the country, things that are different there, human things that are a constant wherever you go, and a bit about Brown snakes. Music at the end from Friedberg with The Greatest.

Doctor Jake is back to continue a fun conversation about the brain, humans, the future, kindness, and much more. Music at the end from Bachelor with Back of my Hand.

Dr. Jake Torrison, MD is a board certified neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and someone I've known for years. He was visiting town and nice enough to stop by the Space Cave. Music at the end from Lilliana Villenes with Yours.

An electrifying, genre defying firebrand, Salt Lake City sensation Talia Keys stops by the Space Cave to talk about her latest album, From The Ashes, releasing May 2025 via Wichita, Kansas-basedlabel Midtopia. Music at the end from Talia Keys with Glowin Golden.

Continuation of a conversation with the great Steven E. Yates about life, purpose, engineering, planet earth, sustainability, and reflection. Music at the end from Francis of Delirium with Blue Tuesday.

Steven Yates, a Green Circle Award winner, is a kind and supportive man with a gentle soul. He spent his career as an environmental scientist and is now retired. He visited the Space Cave via PlugNMeet and we discussed his life, reflections, the state of the world, caring for the planet, and much more. Music at the end from Rachel Baiman with Some Strange Notion.

Myq Kaplan is back to continue a very pleasant conversation about Enlightenment. Music at the end from Wishy with Triple Seven.

Myq Kaplan is a comedian but also a searcher, a thinker, a philosopher, and always a wealth of great insight, information and quotes. A great conversation. Music at the end from Mei Semones with Kabutomushi.

Wonder attorney and great friend, Aaron Reichenberger, is back to sip more pilsners and chat about the Law. Music at the end from Jana (Yah-nuh) Mila with Somebody New.

Long ago as a law student he was a guest on Professor Blastoff. Now a practicing and very accomplished attorney, my good friend Aaron Reichenberger visits the Space Cave as we chat over pilsners and discuss the law. Music at the end from Blondshell with Joiner.

Michelle Lucas loves Space. She studied Aerospace Engineering, Communications & Space Studies at Purdue University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She's trained astronauts, conducted microgravity fluids research on NASA’s KC-135 aircraft, worked at space camp, worked with the ISS, and lots and lots more. She loves space. So much so that she and a business partner started Uniphi Space Agency – a talent management company for retired astronauts. She also founded the non-profit Higher Orbits to use space to excite and inspire students about STEM, STEAM, Leadership, Teambuilding and Communication. The list goes on and on, and she was nice enough to stop by and chat about National Astronaut Day on may 5th. Music at the end from Katie Toupin with Astronaut.

An excellent chat. Continued. Yoichi Shiga, PhD, discusses new beginnings, life, planet earth, woodworking, and everything. Music at the end from Heart Bones with This Time It's Different.

Fantastic guest and friend of the show, Yoichi Shiga, PhD, is back to chat about new developments, a new career, woodworking, sustainability, life, and tons more. He sips some Bundaberg Ginger Beer while Dave has some Orange Juice. Music at the end from Warpaint with Common Blue.

Part two of a lovely chat with Lisa Delarios and more Taco Truck Lager from Dust Bowl Brewing. Music at the end from Real Estate with Water Underground.

Longtime friend from Austin, hilarious comedian, antique enthusiast, animal lover, and dog trainer Lisa Delarios stops by and share some Taco Truck Lager from Dust Bowl Brewing and chat about Dogs. Music at the end from Viji with Sedative.

Continuation of an excellent chat with Botanist and host of In Defense Of Plants, Matt Candeias. Music at the end from Akira Galaxy with Silver Shoes.

Matt Candeias, of the great In Defense of Plants, is back to share some lager and chat about Botany. Music at the end from Alaska Reid with Back to This.

Continuation of a great chat with Marine Biologist and Program Manager at PangeaSeed, Kyla Van Maanen. Music at the end from Jenny Owen Youngs with Knife Went In.

Kyla Van Maanen is the Program Manager at PangeaSeed, a nonprofit organization that bridges art and science to advance ocean conservation. She has a BA in Environmental Studies from Pitzer College and an MS in Marine Biology from Northeastern University. She was nice enough to stop by the new studio and chat about the planets, the oceans, art, and lots more. Music at the end from Jenny Owen Youngs with It's Later Than You Think.

Continuation of a vast conversation with the incredibly bright Casey Handmer, PhD.

Casey Handmer, PhD is back to discuss leaving JPL, his new company Terraform Industries, and so much more. Music at the end from Sir Chloe with Leash.

A conversation with great friend and excellent comedian, Chad Daniels. He has a new fancy out called Mixed Reviews (link here) With music at the end from Generationals with Trust.

Part two with the brilliant Shahruz Shaukat. Music at the end from Camila Luna with Armchair.

Shahruz is one of the original engineers from the Earwolf days. Responsible for a lot of the features that many podcast networks use today. He stopped by the new studio to talk all about that, his background, and tons more. A very fun way to get back into the Space Cave. And by supporting this show on Patreon, you hear it early, ad-free, and in full. Music at the end from Sonja Midtune with Growing Up (For You)

Peter Kiesewalter is a talented musician, and his latest project "The Moth Project" is fascinating. At the heart of "The Moth Project" lies two brothers. One, a passionate artist; the other, a dedicated botanist engrossed in our ecosystem. Amidst the 2020 quarantine in upstate New York, they, along with their six children, bonded over evening campfires, insightful dialogues, and the fascinating biodiversity around them. Inspired by the life cycle of the underappreciated moth, they crafted a narrative intertwining moth migrations with the immigration journey of Peter's family. In a world where millions are in constant movement, seeking new beginnings, it emphasizes the resilience of both nature and the human spirit, and highlights the interconnectedness between the two. Braiding Sweetgrass is the book mentioned in this episode that was inspirational to the project. Music at the end from Now, Now with Thread.

Part two of a fascinating chat with CEO, Founder, and Chief Architect of Hyperreal.io, Remington Scott. Music at the end from Julia Jacklin with I Was Neon.

Remington Scott is the Founder, CEO and Chief Architect of Hyperreal -- a company that empowers creators to own, copyright, and monetize their Digital Identity. He was nice enough to stop by and chat about his beginnings in animation and video games, how he got into VFX, and what the future might look like. Music at the end from Jamie Drake with Easy Target.

The Ultimate Playlist app is a new kind of radio app. One that rewards you for listening. The innovators behind it, Shevy Smith and Khalid Jones, stopped by via zoom to talk more about it, the inspiration for creating it, and what it does. Music at the end from Pearl Charles with Sleepless Dreamer.

Part two. A little delayed ...but still good. Enjoy! Music at the end from Yard Act with 100% Endurance Featuring Elton John

The title doesn't really do justice ...which is a fitting phrase, considering that John Lane ("Dr Music"), who has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, uses his talents in percussion to spread awareness to causes such as the Innocence Project -- which focuses on the wrongfully convicted -- and Trigger his latest project, which deals with gun violence. Music at the end from Japanese Breakfast with Slide Tackle.

More conversation with a wonderful person, Caitlin Gill. Music at the end from Lo Moon with Expectations.

Did the pandemic impact your life? Did you move to the desert in the middle of nowhere and start an entirely new life? That's what hilarious comedian Caitlin Gill did. How does a change of that magnitude happen? How does it feel? We discuss this and a lot more. Music at the end from Beach Fossils with Adversity.

Part two of a great conversation about Art with the delightful Geoff Tice. Music at the end from Sales with Can't Be Yours Forever.

Geoff Tice is a funny comedian based out of Denver, and he's also a very talented illustrator and graphic designer with a fascinating backstory. We chat about this with only one of us enjoying some Ride On Hazy IPA from golden Road Brewing. It's a start. Music at the end from Yot Club with Hole.

Part two of an excellent chat with artist and musician, Sean Micka. This one gets more into his background, his beginnings in art, and why music and art are so vital to his existence. Music at the end from Sean Micka with Are You Okay?

Sean Micka is an extremely talented artist and musician. He was a guest long ago on Professor Blastoff, but due to technical problems, it was never released. He stopped by the Space Cave for a great conversation about being an artist, life, and lots more. Music at the end from the High Violets with Up Towards.

Part two of a fun conversation on Acting with the great James Urbaniak. Music at the end from Alice Phoebe Lou with Underworld.

Ol' friend and immensely talented actor James Urbaniak stops by to chat about the process, preparation, and work involved in acting. Being a part of a production, getting started, inspiration -- a fascinating conversation. Music at the end from Men I Trust with Sugar.

Dr. Patrick Simen, an associate professor in the Neuroscience Department at Oberlin College, is back to continue an incredibly fascinating chat about the Brain, A.I., Neural Networks, and Time. Music at the end from Alex the Astronaut with I Think You're Great.

Dr. Patrick Simen is a professor of Neuroscience at Oberlin College. He stops by via zoom for an incredibly fascinating conversation on the brain, artificial intelligence, and understanding what it means to be human. Music at the end from Barrie with Frankie.

Domenica Romagni, a brilliant assistant professor in the Philosophy department at Colorado State, is back to discuss more music, philosophy, life, questioning, and more. Music at the end from Trentemøller with All Too Soon.

Domenica Romagni is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department at Colorado State University, and she got her PhD at Princeton. She's a musician, rock climber, cook, and amazing cellist. We talk about all of this and more. Music at the end from Domenica's band Bitter Bloom with Long Time Coming.