Mark Taylor

TGP NOMINAL

What can you expect from TGP Nominal? Space, Science, Astronomy & Technology news, along side news from the world of Sci-Fi, whether it be on the big screen, small screen or in print, we will cover it. We hope to bring you guests from the Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi community to help "Edutain" our listeners. We also aim to bring you content from places of interest & social events related to Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi. From The National Space Centre to Movie collectors fairs, we will be there.

Author

Mark Taylor

Category

Technology

Podcast website

tgpnominal.weebly.com

Latest episode

Jun 7, 2026

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Episodes

TGP NOMINAL 6.5 - PAX East 2020 27.04.2020

Welcome on board TGP NOMINAL, for coverage of our first and probably only convention of 2020. John Berger takes his annual pilgrimage to Boston Massachusetts for PAX East, the biggest gaming convention on the East Coast of the US. He chats with Mark Taylor about his highlights of the event, along with content that he recorded with independent game developers, publishers and creators. “So Buckle Up...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Star Wars Reactions 23.03.2020

John Berger and Mark Taylor catch up with all things Star Wars. They discuss everything from The Rise Of Skywalker to Star Wars Resistance. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” And May The Force Be With You! Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Back Garden Astronomy Week 2020 09.03.2020

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, with updates on the progress of the UK Astronomy "Space Crafter" Mobile Observatory. In commemoration of Back Garden Astronomy Week , Ross also advises us about the night skies with his beginners guide to Astronomy. And Mark Taylor asks the questions that the average Joe might have about the pastime. “ So Buckle Up and...

TGP NOMINAL 6.4 23.02.2020

After a NOISY interruption, John Berger makes his return to TGP NOMINAL, for the first time since our Christmas Crossover. In this episode Mark Taylor and John Berger bring you the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from TGP NOMINAL, as they discuss everything from, Cookies in Space to Alien Fungi Bricks. "So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere" Visit http://tgpn...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - February Skies 2020 01.02.2020

It's February which means only one thing ... Valentines Day! But what has that got to do with TGP NOMINAL Xtra? Well, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy explains all. As he takes us on a voyage through Greek Mythology that relates to the Cosmos. Ross tells us the latest news about the UK Astronomy Mobile Observatory. And becomes a bit Luna-Centric with his guide to the skies for the month ahead. “So B...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Pavo Goes To Batuu 18.01.2020

Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra! Podcaster and Star Wars Super Fan 'Pavo' comes on board to tell us about his pilgrimage to Star Wars - Galaxy's Edge Mark Taylor and Pavo first met at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 at London Excel. In the episode, the guys also discuss podcasting in general and what's new for Pavo and his Podcast Co-Host Neil “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch T...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - January Skies 2020 09.01.2020

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos. They discuss everything from the Quadrantid Meteor Shower, to the dimming of the Star Betelgeuse . “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

TGP NOMINAL 6.3 - Christmas Crossover 2019 24.12.2019

Hello everybody and welcome to this special Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover. We have created the Crossover, mainly because we wanted our Garbage POD listeners to have a listen to the TGP NOMINAL Podcasts and vice Versa, and we thought it would be fun to get everyone together (almost like a Christmas Party). During the show: Alan Taylor-Shearer will be joining the festivities to chat...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - The Galaxy That Britain Built 13.12.2019

Welcome to this Special Edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra! Mark Taylor is Joined by TV and Radio Presenter 'David Whiteley' to chat about the Star Wars documentaries, that he has been commissioned to Produce by the BBC. "So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere" Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - December Skies 2019 03.12.2019

Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra! Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' joins Mark Taylor to talk about the upcoming Geminid Meteor Shower, along with his usual guide to the month ahead. Also BBC The Sky At Night presenter 'Chris Lintott' comes on board to chat about his latest book 'The Crowd & The Cosmos', The Zooniverse Project, Astronomy and Space Exploration. "So Buckl...

TGP NOMINAL 6.2 - "Cripping" The Comic Con 2019 27.11.2019

For the first time ever, John Berger is flying Solo, as the Host of TGP NOMINAL. Earlier in the year, John travelled to Syracuse University in New York State, to bring you highlights of,"Cripping" The Comic Con 2019. A symposium that provides the opportunity to discuss, the representations of disability in popular culture. During the event, John chats with Artists, Comic Book Creators, Writers and...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - November Skies 2019 01.11.2019

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns for the November episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos. Plus, Chris Lintott from BBC Sky At Night tells us about his celestial "Object Of The Month" "So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere" Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episod...

TGP NOMINAL 6.1 - World Space Week 2019 04.10.2019

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual World Space Week Podcast. Your hosts Mark Taylor and John Berger take you through the Cosmos, with a few space related news stories. Then join Mark as he, regular contributor 'Alan Taylor-Shearer' and UK Astronomy 's 'Ross Hockham' as they attend the 2nd Space Rocks London Event. So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere. Visit http://tgp...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Space Rocks 2019 Preview 12.09.2019

In this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, Space Rocks Co-Founder 'Mark McCaughrean' chats with Mark Taylor about what to expect from the 2019 event in London later this month. They also chat about what the Space Rocks crew have been up to, since the 2018 inaugural event and how they intend to make science accessible. So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere. Visit h...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - September Skies 2019 05.09.2019

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for September. Not only that, Senior Adviser for Science and Exploration at the European Space Agency 'Mark McCaughrean' reveals his celestial "Object Of The Month" So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere. Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly...

TGP NOMINAL 5.9 - PAX East & Tenno Con 2019 24.08.2019

Welcome to this special episode of TGP NOMINAL. As well as the usual Trans-Atlantic banter you expect from the guys. Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' makes an appearance on the BBC. John Berger takes us on his annual road trip to Boston Massachusetts for PAX East. And then on to London Ontario in Canada for Tenno Con, where he met up with an old friend of The Garbage POD podcast. “So Buckle...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Apollo 11 Special 08.08.2019

UK Astronomy Founder, 'Ross Hockham' joins Mark Taylor for this special edition of TGP NOMIMAL Xtra. In this episode, Ross tells us about a celestial event that is taking place later in the month. The guys talk about their recent trip to London where they met up with Honorary Crew Member 'Dr Ryan Kobrick', who came over from Florida to spend some time with them. Lastly and certainly not least, the...

TGP NOMINAL 5.8 23.06.2019

Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 5.8 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast, for the usual Trans-Atlantic banter. As they discuss everything from Martian Helicopters to the effects space exploration has on the Human body. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - June Skies 2019 01.06.2019

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for June. It's a very Jovian centric episode this month, as Jupiter and it's four main moons feature a lot. The guys also chat about everything from the SpaceX Starlink Constellation to what is being done to clear up Space Junk. They also receive a message from ESA...

TGP NOMINAL 5.7 21.05.2019

Mark Taylor is flying solo for episode 5.7 of TGP NOMINAL and brings you something rather special from The Garbage POD archives. Back in 2011, Mark took a trip to the British Schools Museum in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, to listen to retired rocket engineer 'Terry Ransome' talk a little bit about his amazing career, and a lot about the Soviet Space Program, during a lecture he gave for the 50th...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - May Skies 2019 04.05.2019

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for May. They discuss everything from the ETA Aquariid Meteor Shower to strange shaped Celestial Bodies. Mark also announces something exciting, that will be coming to TGP NOMINAL Xtra, from this June! “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”...

TGP NOMINAL 5.6 - Yuri's Night Podcast 2019 11.04.2019

Welcome on board TGP NOMINAL as we join with people across the globe to celebrate Yuri’s Night, one of the most important occasions in the space community calendar. Join your hosts ‘Mark Taylor’ and ‘John Berger’ for their usual Transatlantic look, at what is going on in the space community. This years special guest is UK Science TV Presenter, Podcaster and Space Enthusiast, ‘Gareth “Gaz Top” Jone...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Differently Abled 27.03.2019

Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra. Special for three reasons. Firstly because it's the first time that there has been two TGP NOMINAL Xtra's in one month (So I guess you could call it 'TGP NOMINAL Xtra, Extra') Secondly because we bring you the second part of our chat with the wonderful Actor / Inclusion and Disability Rights Campaigner 'Julie Fernandez' Lastly and by no means le...

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - March Skies 2019 10.03.2019

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for March. Not only that, they discuss unusual phenomena that can be seen in the skies this month. Why the clocks go forward one hour on March 31st (in the UK) and why GMT is often called UTC. Ross also talks about UK Astronomy's recent Family Stargazing events that...

TGP NOMINAL 5.5 - Feel The Force Day VI 24.02.2019

Joining the guys on the show are Comic Book Writer and Cosplayer 'Pat Cline', Actor and Disability Rights Campaigner 'Julie Fernandez', Darth Vader from Rogue One - A Star Wars Story 'Spencer Wilding' and Compare of Feel The Force Day 'Eddie Spangles'. Finally, The Head Honchos of Feel The Force Day, 'JJ Lucia Wright' and 'Simon Howard' come on board to talk about exciting changes for the charity...

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