The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this RBS bonus episode, Thomas Booska joins Braden to discuss his rocket "Chunc" that achieved a max velocity of Mach 4.96 at BALLS 43 in the Black Rock Desert in 2026.  The AGG Pod is made possible by listeners like you. Support for as little as $1 at https://patreon.com/aggpod Support the show Support the podcast by joining our Patreon and get early/ad-free episode...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss how we've often fantasized about rebooting our own sort of Master Blasters style show wherein we do high-power rocketry competitions against other teams in the hobby. Support the show Support the podcast by joining our Patreon and get early/ad-free episode releases: https://patreon.com/aggpod Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs htt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss XPRS and BALLS, two iconic rocket launches at the Black Rock Desert in Northwestern Nevada.  Support the show Support the podcast by joining our Patreon and get early/ad-free episode releases: https://patreon.com/aggpod Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow T...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss what kits we think are the best bang for your buck and get some input from you fine folks on Patreon!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Get Nigel the Rocket Cat Merch, Posters, and the ORIGINAL AP/CP Shirt at: https://aggmerch.com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about our experiences at AIRFest 32, including the destruction of our beloved 12" Punisher upscale.  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Get Nigel the Rocket Cat Merch, Posters, and the ORIGINAL AP/CP Shirt at: https://aggmerch.com...

Send us Fan Mail We already know this one is going to be controversial. So, be sure to let your opinion be heard through the Fanmail system!  In this episode, we discuss the Top 5 Estes rockets of all time, curate our own list, and hear from you folks, too!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by Jim Wilkerson of Tahoma Photography, who takes us on a journey through the basics of getting started in rocketry photography.  Check out Jim's photography website here: https://jimwilkerson.zenfolio.com/f538951341 To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scene...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about what we're working on to fly at AIRFest in Argonia, Kansas. This includes the Punisher on its first P impulse flight!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Get Nigel the Rocket Cat Merch, Posters, and the ORIGINAL AP/CP Shirt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take a look at a handful of rocket motors from Aerotech, Cesaroni, Loki, and Animal Motor Works to determine which motors give you the best price per newton-second of impulse. The results may be a bit surprising to you!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join...

Send us Fan Mail In this live-recorded episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we each bring our top five kits under $150 and let the viewing audience decide which of our four nominations is most worthy of making it to the final round! Which sub-$150 rocket kit do you think is the best?  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusiv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we finally tackle a topic that folks have been requesting from the very beginning. How to paint and finish your rockets without disastrous results. We're not pros, but we do have some insight, and we also share some of our worst disasters!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Postart hosts another game of Rocket Jeopardy for Matt, Taylor, and Braden To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Get Nigel the Rocket Cat Merch, Posters, and the ORIGINAL AP/CP Shirt at: https://aggmerch.com Support the show Support the podcast b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we pitch ideas for new rocketry contests and read through some of yours as well!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Get Nigel the Rocket Cat Merch, Posters, and the ORIGINAL AP/CP Shirt at: https://aggmerch.com Support the show Support the po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt did his homework! He presents to us the plans for his two-stage rocket that he (allegedly) is building and will (allegedly) be flying at AIRFest.  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Get Nigel the Rocket Cat Merch, Posters, and the ORIGINA...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we're joined by our buddy and long-time rocketeer, Kyle Cornelius. He's building a sweet fiberglass rocket to fly on a P motor for AIRFest this year. In addition, we dive into his background in rocketry!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-...

Send us Fan Mail From launch site snacks to tough-to-call hypothetical scenarios, this episode is a laid-back jaunt down conversation street.  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Support the show Support the podcast by joining our Patreon and get early/ad-free episode releases:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by Sebastian Arbelaez, an engineering student from Columbia, to discuss his adventures in the world of rocketry, from traveling to the US for Tripoli certifications to making his own motors, rockets, and electronics in Columbia.  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-t...

Send us Fan Mail We set up a livestream and waited for a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch in our backyard. Want to see the video version? Check out https://patreon.com/aggpod To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Support the show Support the podcast by joining our Patreon and get early/ad-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss surviving rocket launches in the sweltering summer heat and the unforgiving touch of the summer sun. We dive into some clever and fun rocket names that Patrons suggest, and just sorta talk about rockets.  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Pa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we are joined by long-time rocketeer and chairman of the Tripoli Motor Testing Committee, Art Hoag!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Support the show Support the podcast by joining our Patreon and get early...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Taylor put together a fun little game using a rocketry magazine from the year 2000 for us to guess pricing and compare it to current prices for the same items. In addition, we officially announce what the next AGG giant group project is going to be!  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Robert DeHate of Animal Motor Works (AMW) to discuss the return of historic AMW rocket motor reload kits like the N4000 Blue Baboon, M3000 Super Tiger, and, of course, the M2200 Skidmark. In addition, we discuss a bit of his rocket history!  Visit Robert's site: https://amwprox.com To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free earl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk to Matt about his goals in rocketry and make some suggestions for things he should look into. In addition, we just chit-chat and make some jokes because that's what we do around here.  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon!  Support th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss some of the craziest rocketry products through history, including things like the gasoline-powered liquid rocket from magazines, rocketry golf, mystery boxes, and, of course, the infamous Jet Hitch.  To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes, and to see exclusive behind-the-scenes content, join us on Patreon...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of RBS (the R stands for rocketry, the BS is up to you), Braden discusses his rocket projects, a discord member rants, and we discuss LDRS 45, upcoming in Alamosa, Colorado.  Want to contribute to the show without fees? Use this link: https://streamelements.com/rocketvlogs/tip To keep the show and rocket projects coming, get ad-free early releases of all episodes,...