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The Space Shot

Subscribe and check out the massive back catalog (Season 1 has 365 episodes) for some excellent bite-sized pieces of space history, pop culture, science, and more. Whether you're into history, scienc... Read more

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Episode 302: The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle

Episode 302: The X-38 Crew Return Vehicle

Happy Monday everyone! Lifting bodies are super cool, so check out today's episode and learn about a lifting body that ... Read more

13 Mar 2018

5mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 176: SpaceWorks

Episode 176: SpaceWorks

Be sure to connect with me online, find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, just click the links below. Facebook In... Read more

7 Nov 2017

4mins

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Episode 413: Andy Saunders: Restoring Apollo

Episode 413: Andy Saunders: Restoring Apollo

Check out my fascinating conversation with Andy Saunders. Andy is the genius behind the restored image that shows Neil A... Read more

5 Mar 2020

26mins

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Episode 111: Expedition's End & Podcasting

Episode 111: Expedition's End & Podcasting

Be sure to connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out the links below and hit me up with any questi... Read more

3 Sep 2017

2mins

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Episode 338: Long Duration Human Spaceflight- Part 1

Episode 338: Long Duration Human Spaceflight- Part 1

Just one note for today. If you're in Kansas, come say hi. I will be speaking at the Cosmosphere Thursday morning. Yo... Read more

17 Apr 2018

13mins

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Episode 346: Catching Up With Apollo 16

Episode 346: Catching Up With Apollo 16

Happy Wednesday everyone! Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. Send questions, i... Read more

25 Apr 2018

7mins

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Episode 105: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835

Episode 105: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835

Happy Sunday everyone. Be sure to connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out the links below and h... Read more

28 Aug 2017

9mins

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Episode 339: Long Duration Human Spaceflight- Part 2

Episode 339: Long Duration Human Spaceflight- Part 2

Just one note for today. If you're in Kansas, come say hi. I will be speaking at the Cosmosphere Thursday morning. Yo... Read more

18 Apr 2018

17mins

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Episode 107: Space Oddity

Episode 107: Space Oddity

Be sure to connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out the links below and hit me up with any questi... Read more

30 Aug 2017

4mins

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Episode 132: Nibiru, Doomsday, and Charlatans

Episode 132: Nibiru, Doomsday, and Charlatans

Be sure to connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out the links below and hit me up with any questi... Read more

23 Sep 2017

4mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 340: Long Duration Human Spaceflight- Part 3

Episode 340: Long Duration Human Spaceflight- Part 3

Just one note for today. If you're in Kansas, come say hi. I will be speaking at the Cosmosphere Thursday morning. Yo... Read more

19 Apr 2018

17mins

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Episode 319: Assignment: Earth

Episode 319: Assignment: Earth

We've got some fun Star Trek history plus news! Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.co... Read more

29 Mar 2018

8mins

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Episode 108: First Flights and "Icicles"

Episode 108: First Flights and "Icicles"

Be sure to connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out the links below and hit me up with any questi... Read more

31 Aug 2017

5mins

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Episode 395: From Apollo to Artemis and Beyond

Episode 395: From Apollo to Artemis and Beyond

From Apollo to Artemis and Beyond. In this episode, you'll hear my presentation I gave a few weeks ago. I covered space ... Read more

4 Aug 2019

49mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 373: From Spacecraft to Popsicle Sticks

Episode 373: From Spacecraft to Popsicle Sticks

Today's episode has two for one :) The first part is episode 373 of The Space Shot and part 2 is the latest Cosmosphere... Read more

28 Jul 2018

32mins

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Episode 226: Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

Episode 226: Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

Apologies for today's episode coming out later. I had to finish reading the book this morning and just now had a chance... Read more

26 Dec 2017

5mins

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Episode 86: Rocket Launches, Venus, and The Expanse

Episode 86: Rocket Launches, Venus, and The Expanse

Episode Links: I love reading this series, and I'm so pumped for the next season! The Expanse- Season 3- Official San Di... Read more

9 Aug 2017

7mins

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Episode 366: One Year Later- What I’ve Learned (Start of Season 2!)

Episode 366: One Year Later- What I’ve Learned (Start of Season 2!)

Welcome to SEASON 2! The podcast is shifting to a weekly format with longer in-depth episodes covering historical topic... Read more

15 May 2018

7mins

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Episode 388: Orbital Debris- Astroscale COO Chris Blackerby & Ensuring Orbital Sustainability

Episode 388: Orbital Debris- Astroscale COO Chris Blackerby & Ensuring Orbital Sustainability

I'm at the 35th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs this week. Here's the first of numerous episodes from my time... Read more

10 Apr 2019

38mins

Ranked #20

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Episode 95: Pioneer 7 & Venera 7

Episode 95: Pioneer 7 & Venera 7

A shorter episode today. Lots to do before traveling for the eclipse this weekend! I will also be at the Kansas Cosmos... Read more

17 Aug 2017

3mins

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