Casual Space

Born in 1955, James Vaughan grew up in the idyllic surroundings of a small town near Akron, Ohio. His father was a scientist and director of research for one of America’s largest corporations. His mo…

In this episode, Beth and Leroy discuss:

•            Changing technology: how far we’ve come and the exciting changes in our future.
•      What we need to master (on the moon) before we go to Mars
•    …

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 r…

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 S…

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”…

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 develope…

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 K…

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 landin…

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 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…

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…

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 …

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 i…

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 …

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 …