Casual Space

In this episode, Beth discusses:         Movies and Shows! Star Wars Episode IX countdown! Highly controversial new shows along with classics to inspire         Books! 9 books that you simply MUST read & enjoy         Podcasts! Stay up to date with the latest space news, technology, missions, and explorations with some of Beth's favorites         Experiences! Hands-on interactive space-themed expe...

In this episode, Beth and Mark discuss: What MUFON is and Mark's years as a "certified" field investigator for MUFON. Dr. J. Allen Hynek and Mark's book The Close Encounters Man. The 1966 Michigan Swamp Gas Case, how it affected Hynek, the UFO community, and Hynek's career. Close encounters of the first, second, and third kind. IGY, the global tracking network, and Sputnik.     Key Takeaways: Most...

In this episode, Beth and Rod discuss: How Rod interviews the space experts and writes stories for us all Is there a renewed space race, and is that how reporters should frame the story? The "thing" Rod collected from the Saturn Cassini folks, and the Mars Lander folks at NASA   It took Rod years to write a book WITHOUT a bias towards a particular commercial space company What Rod thinks about the...

After beginning to read about astronomy, Joseph DalSanto wanted to observe the night sky himself. So, he purchased a telescope as a freshman in high school and, during the past 40 years, has developed an in-depth knowledge and familiarity with the night sky due to hundreds of evening observations.     "I've used and built numerous telescopes and observed thousands of objects from my home observato...

In this episode, Beth and Mark discuss: ·         Mark's life of service. ·        Being nervous versus being excited - defining our energy before we're in front of audiences What inspired the "Heel Kick Around the World" pictures ·         The Mark J. Lindquist Big Band announcement!   Key Takeaways: ·         If you are going to Hawaii and want to learn to surf, go to Waikiki and learn from Hawa...

In this episode, Beth discusses: NASA Lands on Mars (earlier this week) with InSight The who, what, where, when and why this Mars mission, and what it means for us on Earth. The excitement of landing in "the most boring place on Mars."   Key Takeaways: Entry and decent are the most critical parts of any landing mission. Each landing tells us what we can do new. When we understand what's around us,...

In this episode, Beth and Mark discuss:   The unique behind the scenes perspective as witnessed by a NASA photographer The opportunity Mark created when he didn't fit "traditional pre-defined roles" in school Watching space movies without a bias (is this even possible)? Some of the most memorable moments NASA gave us, and how we share them with the world     Key Takeaways: Mixing art with science...

In this episode, Beth and Wayne discuss:         Going to Mars and surviving those space rations.        The joys of building and sinking a boat.        Tomfoolery as an expansive art.        What it's like to watch a live launch.        The power of hope.     Key Takeaways:        Everyone wants to see how far they can go, to test the limits of life.        The wonders of the world are as real as...

In this episode, Beth and Laurie discuss: The benefits of personal retreats and how it opens your personal insight. Surviving the bathroom in space. Customers service with space travel! Knowing your expectations and knowing how to communicate them. The best way to present learning material.   Key Takeaways: Getting in tune with yourself during a retreat or a stay-cation lets you unwind and refocus...

About Joseph DalSanto: After beginning to read about astronomy, Joseph DalSanto wanted to observe the night sky himself. So he purchased a telescope as a freshman in high school and, during the past 40 years, has developed an in-depth knowledge and familiarity with the night sky due to hundreds of evening observations.   DalSanto first worked as an IT support professional for Hewlett Packard, wher...

About Izolda Trakhtenberg: Born in Moldova, Izolda learned how to communicate in multiple languages through a year-long immigration process. Today, Izolda facilitates workshops that help people tap into and master their leadership, creativity, and communication skills. She worked as an educator for the National Geographic Society. Later, she traveled the world as a NASA trainer. Additionally, she...

In this episode, Beth and Chad discuss the Joe Rogan interview with Elon Musk, including: What it must be like to live, and think so differently The many different companies Elon owns and runs What makes people like Elon so driven? The long and awkward pauses between Joe's questions and Elon's answers... And a deep discussion about where we came from and if we might be an interplanetary species  ...

Welcome to Casual Space, a podcast about the wonders of space. Beth brings us space as it really and truly is, every day in our lives. Beth is a former NASA public affairs officer and shares with us her dream job and its experiences. Beth and her guests explore how space affects your daily life. She tells us the stories and adventures of space that she learned during her time at the Johnson Space...