Late For Changeover

Today the Late Crew discusses how Boeing's Starliner may fly again (04:47), Booz Allen unveils ‘Brilliant Swarms’ satellite concept for missile defense (12:05), those ‘Hegseth bodyguards’ are actually there for the ‘Doomsday’ plane (22:52), how Ranger School is scrapping traditional pushups and situps for functional fitness test (29:05), a proposal to tie soldiers’ promotions more to job proficien...

Today the Late Crew talks about how much the returning astronauts will get paid (03:50), Star Catcher sends electricity across an NFL football field in key space power-beaming test (16:23),  Boeing awarded $20B to build the F-47 (26:20), the Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base (38:09), and the end of the Battle of Iwo Jima on 25 Mar 1945 (58:43).

In this week’s slightly-later-than-scheduled formation, the Late Crew breaks down the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon’s return to Earth—and yes, we’re still calling it one of the coolest ways to clock out (03:54). We dive into the latest drama in Space Force news as Congress dusts off the idea of a Space National Guard, proving that bipartisanship is still possible—at least in orbit (14:39). Then, we get int...

This week, the crew is joined by retired Air Force CMSgt Michelle Zayatz, who immediately upgrades the brainpower and sarcasm levels in the room. First up, Butch and Suni return from the ISS like the seasoned astronauts they are—unflinching, underslept, and probably annoyed at Houston’s playlist (27:04). Then we cover the Intuitive Machines moon lander, which decided the best place to nap was side...

Strap in, butterbars and space nerds—this week’s Late For Changeover is your rocket-fueled ride through the week’s weirdest, wildest, and most WTF headlines. The crew dissects Elon Musk’s latest philosophical smoke session on the Joe Rogan Experience, then launches into how the Blue Ghost moon lander pulled off a lunar touchdown worthy of a slow clap from Neil Armstrong’s ghost. But wait—there’s m...

Buckle up, buttercup—this week the Late Crew takes a sarcastic stroll through the Pentagon's most recent "great ideas" and military headlines you won’t hear on your average space podcast or NPR snoozefest. First up: meet Lt Gen Dan "No Relation to Dean" Cain, a top contender for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, whose name sounds like he was born to kick doors in. Then it’s a quick dip into the soggy...

This week on Late For Changeover, we break down why the current Artemis 3 moon landing plan is starting to look like a NASA-powered gamble with a lunar jackpot—or a cosmic faceplant. From moon boots to frostbite, we then head to Alaska where military rescue teams spent January in full chaos mode, proving once again that “no-fail mission” is code for “hope your snowmobile starts.” Meanwhile, the Ar...

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew asks the hard-hitting question: can an Army First Sergeant throw a Super Bowl party in a war zone and still make formation the next morning? (Spoiler: probably, but you’ll regret asking.) We then pivot to Trump’s take on the Iron Dome—because nothing says “strategic defense” like naming it after a Marvel sequel—and dig into the VA’s ongoing love affair wi...

This week, the Late Crew takes off with the Air Force’s latest adventure: deportation flights featuring onboard Ravens—yes, actual Air Marshals with attitude, not Edgar Allan Poe’s spirit animals. Then it’s on to the new dress and grooming standards, where we try to figure out if the Air Force is going for “warfighter chic” or just slowly turning into a JROTC fashion blog. The Pentagon decides it'...

Buckle your harness and cue the ‘80s rock anthems—the Late Crew is firing up the VHS player to relive Iron Eagle (1986), the movie that dared to ask: “What if a teenager stole a fighter jet and the Air Force just… rolled with it?” It’s a full-throttle breakdown of this Cold War fever dream, complete with impossibly clean flight suits, cassette-tape mission planning, and enough plot holes to fit a...

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew dives helmet-first into Trump’s latest military move—tapping a former Space Force officer to be the next Air Force Undersecretary. That’s right: from orbit to office politics. Is this the start of a galactic takeover or just another “space guy” trying to get a better parking spot at the Pentagon? Either way, it’s one giant leap for space force podcast con...

The Late Crew is back and launching straight into orbit—politically speaking—as the Space Force gets a front-row seat at the 60th presidential inauguration. Are they guarding satellites or just vibing in formation? Either way, it's another win for space force podcast material. Then we pivot to the Air Force’s latest idea: more inspections! Because nothing boosts morale like another surprise visit...

New year, same chaos. The Late Crew kicks off 2025 by teeing off on the new TGL golf competition—because what’s more futuristic than glow-in-the-dark golf with pro athletes and giant screens? Then it’s a salute to a true badass: a WWII Army nurse who just turned 105 and could probably still outpace your morning PT. We also check in with the Space Force, who’ve fallen head-over-moon for their new f...

This week, the Late Crew launches straight into the galaxy-brained idea from Trump’s NASA pick: boots on the Moon, Mars, or wherever the next Space McDonald’s opens. Yep, according to him, it’s only a matter of time before the military starts posting troops in orbit—because if there's one thing the Space Force needs, it's mandatory mustache regs in zero gravity. Speaking of futures in uniform, the...

This week, the Late Crew is all gas, no brake checks, starting with a flying taxi that spins, strafes, and probably violates several laws of physics thanks to a wild new propulsion system. It's basically the lovechild of a drone and a sci-fi fever dream, and we are here for it. Next up: junior enlisted troops are finally getting a serious pay raise in 2025—because nothing says “we see you” like sl...

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew welcomes former Marine, retired police sergeant, and all-around badass Graham Dunne—just in time to debate the only question that truly divides America: what’s the best Thanksgiving side dish? (Spoiler: someone’s wrong, and it’s probably you.) Graham dishes on his time behind the badge, the true-life chaos that inspired his book The Jagged Blue Line, and...

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew tackles the usual: space smells, stolen weapons, and side dishes that could start a war. We kick off with NASA tracking an asteroid roughly the size of your average football field—because apparently Earth wasn’t stressed enough already. Then we pivot to the ISS, where astronauts caught a whiff of something weird coming from a Russian spacecraft. Spoiler:...

This week on Late For Changeover, we’re talking robot arms in space, sniffing out nukes, and the Pentagon’s legendary streak of failing audits like it’s going for gold in financial incompetence. Northrop Grumman is gearing up to launch a satellite repair robot with actual arms in 2026—so basically WALL-E meets Top Secret Clearance. Meanwhile, the Space Force has deployed a robot that can literally...

This week on Late For Changeover, we ask the big question: is Boeing ghosting the space game? With rumors of them ditching their space division, we break down what that means for the future of aerospace, Starliner, and corporate “we tried” energy. Then we dive into what a second Trump administration might do for NASA, and whether Space National Guard might finally become a real patch you can wear...

This week on Late For Changeover, the VA swears it’s not $15 billion in the hole—turns out someone can actually read a spreadsheet. Meanwhile, a VA employee leaves a spicy voicemail for a veteran that kicks off an investigation faster than a barracks inspection on payday. Over in Defense Department drama: Boeing bills the Air Force $150K for soap dispensers, which raises the obvious question—was t...

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew breaks down the high-stakes moment astronauts on the ISS prepped for an emergency evac—because nothing says “happy orbiting” like the phrase abandon ship. We also salute a Marine in the Philippines who took “flexing on the water” to a new level by sinking a boat with a Stinger missile—which is definitely not what that thing was designed for, but hey, it w...

I’m joined today by Former Marine Corporal and retired Police Sergeant Graham Dunne.  Graham was born in Liverpool, England.  His family immigrated to the U.S. when he was 10.  He graduated from high school in Colorado in 1987.  After a few semesters in college, he decided to join the Marines reserve as an MOS 0844 Field Artillery Fire Control.  His first assignment was to the 5th Battalion, 14th...

This week on Late For Changeover, we kick things off on a somber note as Jake honors the life of his uncle, Marine Major Benjamin Franklin Collins III—a true warfighter and American original. From there, it’s back to the regularly scheduled chaos: SpaceX flexes its sci-fi muscles by catching its Starship booster with giant metal chopsticks. Yes, really. Elon’s out here playing orbital Jenga, and w...

This week on Late For Changeover, the FAA tells SpaceX to cool its jets—literally—with permission to launch just one Falcon 9. (Somewhere, Elon’s eye is twitching.) Then it’s off to Schriever Space Force Base, where troops are bringing their own Tupperware because apparently the chow hall missed the memo about providing food and the things to eat it with. Peak Space Force news, folks. We also get...

This week on Late For Changeover, the crew breaks down a SpaceX milestone as Falcon 9 launches a new ISS crew from SLC-40—the first crewed liftoff from that pad, and a big win for Elon’s space résumé (as if he needed another). Meanwhile, a Russian fighter decides to cosplay as Maverick and cuts off an F-16 mid-NORAD intercept—because what’s international diplomacy without a little aerial road rage...