The Astro Ben Podcast

In Episode 98, Ben speaks with Andrew Parris, a space industry veteran who worked at NASA for over a decade. Andrew shares captivating stories from his time with the Space Shuttle and International S…

In Episode 97, join us as we journey into the world of astrobiology and space exploration with Dr. Michaela Musilova. Michaela has been the Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mar…

Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and science communicator. She’s appeared in numerous national commercials and TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Hot in Cleveland, and Days of Our Lives to name a fe…

In this episode, we had the privilege of exploring the profound insights of Frank White regarding the overview effect—a cognitive shift experienced by astronauts when viewing Earth from space. Frank …

In this weeks episode, Ben chats to Meredith Garofalo, a regional Murrow award-winning Broadcast Meteorologist and space correspondent, whose journey into meteorology was ignited by her mother's surv…

In this episode, we had the privilege of diving into the world of analog space missions with Emily Apollonio, CEO and founder of Interstellar Performance Labs. Emily shared insights into her dynamic …

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Susie Martínez, from nail art to space influencer. As a twin sister and daughter of a mechanic, Susie's path to NASA's doors was filled with u…

In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Jeffrey Hill, the Executive Chairman of the renowned SATELLITE 2024 Conference. Jeff shared fascinating insights into the intricacies of runnin…

In this episode, we have the privilege of diving into the world of Maynard Okereke, better known as the Hip Hop M.D., a dynamic science communicator and STEM advocate. Ben and "Hip Hop" explored Mayn…

In this episode, Ben chats to Dr. Mark Wagner, CEO of ARES Learning and a leading figure in space education, to discuss his journey from high school English teacher to space education advocate. With …

In this episode, we delved into Dr. Greg Hodgin's groundbreaking work at ZC Institute, where the fusion startup is exploring the possibilities of quantum spacetime distortion for micro-scale fusion a…

In this episode, we journey through the vast cosmos with Professor Chris Lintott, a distinguished astrophysicist and presenter of the BBC's 'Sky at Night.' Our discussion revolved around his latest b…

Buckle up, cosmic adventurers! In this episode, we soared through parallel universes with the brilliant Paul Halpern, professor of physics at Saint Joseph’s University. From Rick & Morty vibes to bou…

Leslie and Stephen Shaw both have a lifelong love affair with the subject of ufology and both consider themselves to be armchair ufologists. They’ve both been UFO witnesses and are authors of 'Who Th…

Harry Cliff is a particle physicist and former stand-up comedian specialising in making science accessible and fun. Harry is a research physicist working at the cutting-edge of science at CERN’s Larg…

In this episode, Ben learn’s about the dynamic career and current ventures of Dylan Taylor, chairman and CEO of Voyager Space Holdings. They delve into Voyager's acquisitions, discussed the impact of…

In this episode of 'The Astro Ben Podcast,' we embark on a fascinating journey with Chris Sembroski, a civilian astronaut who challenges the notion that space is reserved for the elite. From being a …

In this captivating episode, Sharon Hagle, the CEO and Founder of SpaceKids Global, takes us on a journey beyond our atmosphere. We delve into Sharon's recent spaceflight experience on Blue Origin's …

In this episode, we explore the transformative vision of Pablo, co-founder of MoonDAO, as he shares how decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) can reshape space exploration, fostering accessib…

In today's episode, Erin takes us on a journey from her childhood in Florida, where shuttle launches ignited her passion for space. From sewing Halloween costumes to studying mechanical engineering, …