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Pilot Point PodcastPilot Point Podcast - Episode 11 - Finance Director Michele SanchezSend us a textIn Episode 11 we discuss city finance and share lots of laughs with City of Pilot Point Finance Director, Michele Sanchez.Episode 11 Content Warning: Mild language and potentially controversial subject matter.About the Pilot Point Podcast:Welcome to The Pilot Point Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating history, unique culture, and current events of the City of Pilot Point, Texas. Co-hosted by City Manager Britt Lusk and local business owner Jimerson Adkins, this podcast takes you on a journey through the city's past, present, and future. 2023-07-051h 10Pilot Point PodcastPilot Point Podcast - Episode 10 - Post-Signal Editor Abigail AllenSend us a text In Episode 10 we interview Pilot Point Post-Signal's editor, Abigail Allen, where we discuss award winning reporting, journalistic integrity, and the laugh heard round' the world!Episode 10 Content Warning: Mild language and potentially controversial subject matter.About the Pilot Point Podcast:Welcome to The Pilot Point Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating history, unique culture, and current events of the City of Pilot Point, Texas. Co-hosted by City Manager Britt Lusk and local business owner Jimerson Adkins, this podcast takes you on a journey through the c...2023-06-1152 min
Celestial CitizenStarstruckOn today's episode, we’ll be speaking with Sarafina El-Badry Nance, astrophysicist and author of the new book Starstruck, to discuss the release of her memoir as well as personal journey into becoming an astrophysicist.In her stunning memoir about a life dedicated to science, we see Sarafina grow into the woman she is today through the many challenges she has faced. Vulnerable, empowering, and inspiring, Starstruck sits at the intersection of the study of our Cosmos—itself constantly changing—and the messy and transformative experience of pursuing one’s passion through life’s inevitable challenges.Sarafin...2023-06-011h 02Pilot Point PodcastPilot Point Podcast - Episode 9 - Summer Fun in Pilot PointSend us a textIn Episode 9 we discuss recent and upcoming city events, state legislation that will affect the city, and Britt and Jimerson join forces to answer trivia questions created by our Main Street Director Wendy Haun.Episode 9 Content Warning: Mild language and potentially controversial subject matter.About the Pilot Point Podcast:Welcome to The Pilot Point Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating history, unique culture, and current events of the City of Pilot Point, Texas. Co-hosted by City Manager Britt Lusk and local business owner Jimerson Adkins...2023-05-3030 minCelestial CitizenUnder Alien SkiesOn today's episode, we’ll be speaking with Phil Plait, creator of the Bad Astronomy newsletter, to discuss his new book, Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Galaxy.Under Alien Skies places you on the surface of alien worlds, from our own familiar moon to the far reaches of our solar system and beyond. So whether you are an aspiring extraterrestrial citizen, casual space tourist, or curious armchair traveler, Phil's latest book is an illuminating, always-entertaining guide to the most otherworldly views in our universe.Phil knew he wanted to be an astro...2023-05-251h 05Celestial CitizenCatalyzing a Global Network of Space EcosystemsOn today's episode, we’ll be speaking with Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBase, about democratizing access to space, what it takes to catalyze a space ecosystem, and the latest news out of the space community in New Zealand.Emeline is a Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBase, a social enterprise focused on democratizing space for everyone by co-creating space ecosystems in developing and emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. Emeline is also a Co-Founder of International Space Consultants, USA and is on the management team of Ceres Robotics Inc. She joined the inaugural cohort of the Edmu...2023-05-1149 minCelestial CitizenBehind the Scenes of Fortitude: A Discussion with Torsten HoffmannOn today's sponsored episode courtesy of Multiverse Media, we’ll be discussing the upcoming film, FORTITUDE that was created by award-winning documentary filmmaker, Torsten Hoffmann. We’ve got the privilege of having Torsten on the show today – sharing not only inspiration behind the film, a preview into what viewers can expect, but also how you can support its creation as well.Today, we are joined by Torsten Hoffmann, an award-winning documentary filmmaker who is covering emerging technologies. His previous feature documentary CRYPTOPIA is on Netflix Europe, Amazon Prime (120 countries) and major broadcast TV channels worldwide. Torsten and his team...2023-05-0437 minCelestial CitizenMars on the Horizon: A Discussion with Explore MarsOn today’s episode, we’ll be talking all things Mars with some folks from the Explore Mars organization - our newest sponsors of Celestial Citizen! We’ll also be discussing the upcoming Humans to Mars Summit, which is taking place in-person on May 16-18th in Washington D.C. at the National Academy of Sciences Building, with the goal of furthering conversations about how we get humans to Mars by the 2030s.Today, we are joined by Chris Carberry, CEO and cofounder of Explore Mars, and Amy Imhoff, Director of Outreach & Strategic Partnerships for Explore Mars.2023-04-2752 minPilot Point PodcastPilot Point Podcast - Episode 8 - Public Works Director Trent VandagriffSend us a textIn Episode 8 we interview Pilot Point Public Works Director Trent Vandagriff. From wastewater to roads, we learn all about how our city is developed and maintained.Episode 8 Content Warning: Mild language and potentially controversial subject matter.About the Pilot Point Podcast:Welcome to The Pilot Point Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating history, unique culture, and current events of the City of Pilot Point, Texas. Co-hosted by City Manager Britt Lusk and local business owner Jimerson Adkins, this podcast takes you on a journey through t...2023-04-2443 minPilot Point PodcastPilot Point Podcast - Episode 7 - The Notorious Justine WollastonSend us a text In Episode 7, we interview local actress, artist, and notorious cultural icon Justine Wollaston.Episode 7 Content Warning: Mild language and potentially controversial subject matter.About the Pilot Point Podcast:Welcome to The Pilot Point Podcast, a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating history, unique culture, and current events of the City of Pilot Point, Texas. Co-hosted by City Manager Britt Lusk and local business owner Jimerson Adkins, this podcast takes you on a journey through the city's past, present, and future. Each episode features interviews with re...2023-04-131h 10