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The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Mike Gruntman, USC Astronautics, talks about his new book, "Neil Armstrong at USC and on the Moon" plus rocket development engineering methodologies, returning to the Moon, Artemis and much more.Quick recap: The program began with a focus on Neil Armstrong’s academic background and connections to USC, including his completed coursework and potential master’s degree, as well as his compensation as a NASA civil servant. The discussion concluded with an examination of space engineering education and industry practices, including the balance between government oversight and contractor responsibility, and the challenges of returning to the moon and planning future space missions. We were joined by Marshall Martin, Phil Swan, John Hunt and Dr. Ajay Kothari.I hosted this Space Show program featuring Dr. Mike Gruntman, who disc...
2025-10-231h 41
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars with Anatoly Zak, RussianSpaceWeb for up to date Russian space news & a possible new Russian space station.Brief Summary:John Batchelor and I welcomed our guest, Anatoly Zak of the RussianSpaceWeb.com. Anatoly updated us regarding the continued Russian debates about orbits and costs for a new space station after the ISS is deorbited. Anatoly Zak went into detail about Roscosmos facing challenging questions over the orbit of its new space station, considering both a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. Our guest outlined the pluses and negatives for both choices. The polar orbit offers an valuable strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces the all important payload capacity...
2025-10-2319 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonSam Ximenes of Astroport Space Technology and the WEX Foundation on lunar development & impressive STEM Middle School Education!Quick Summary: The program focused on discussing space architecture developments over the past 18 years, including the impact of reduced launch costs and the current state of lunar mission initiatives. The conversation covered technical details of lunar construction projects, including power requirements, reactor deployment, and the development of construction equipment and materials for moon bases. The discussion concluded with an overview of funding sources, regulatory challenges, and educational programs related to lunar exploration, emphasizing the importance of NASA partnerships and commercial opportunities in space infrastructure development. Joining us in the program were John Jossy, John Hunt, Bill Gowan, Marshall Martin...
2025-10-211h 17
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Haym Benaroya talks lunar development, habitats & living on the Moon inside a lava tube!Please note that due to our 501C3 status with One Giant Leap Foundation, all donation, subscriptions and gifts must go through PayPal, Zelle or by check to The Space Show in Las Vegas. See the large PayPal button on our website home page, www.thespaceshow.com for details these supporting ways to help The Space Show. We are working to be an approved nonprofit for Substack support but the process is tedious and lengthy. In the meantime, we do ask for and need your support.Quick summary: Our program explored lunar exploration and habitation concepts...
2025-10-181h 29
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJoe Carroll talks spin and artificial gravity. Joe made a special presentation to this program that you will want to see.Please note that due to our 501C3 status with One Giant Leap Foundation, all donation, subcriptions and gifts must go through PayPal, Zelle or by check to The Space Show in Las Vegas. See the large PayPal button on our website home page, www.thespaceshow.com for details these supporting ways to help The Space Show. We are working to be an approved nonprofit for Substack support but the process is tedious and lengthy. In the meantime, we do ask for and need your support.We talked about a a space-themed presentation about multi-planetary topics...
2025-10-161h 48
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonMark Whittington, journalist is back on Hotel Mars about our return to the Moon program and effort.John, David and Mark discussed America’s renewed interest in returning to the moon through the Artemis program, comparing it to the 1960s space race and exploring its historical context and potential future goals. They examined the program’s current status, including upcoming missions and challenges, while also discussing the possibility of human missions to Mars and the role of commercial space companies like SpaceX. The conversation concluded with a discussion of the political context surrounding the Artemis program and its future prospects.Mark discussed America’s renewed interest in returning to the moon, comparing it to the 19...
2025-10-1319 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Hunt talks nuclear weapons development, transitioning to space plus additional technologies.John Hunt presents to The Space Show are ready! Sunday, 10-5-25For the quick summary, we started our program with John Hunt as the guest talking about nuclear weapons development and space exploration technologies. The Space Show participants in the Zoom meeting explored various aspects of nuclear weapons history, including bomb designs, testing, and strategic implications, while also discussing the potential for nuclear technologies in space missions and propulsion systems. The conversation concluded with discussions about current and future space exploration initiatives, including reactor technologies and launch schedules, with participants expressing concerns about political and technical...
2025-10-071h 37
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars Show with Dr. Joel Leja on the brand new "Black Hole Star" theory of the early universe formation.Hotel Mars, Weds, Oct. 1, 2025 with Joel on Little Red Dots and JWSTOur guest for this Hotel Mars program was Dr. Joel Leja, a cosmologist at Penn State University. Dr. Leja discussed the discovery of mysterious red dots observed in the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. These dots, initially thought to be tiny galaxies or massive structures, presented a puzzle as they were brighter and redder than expected, challenging existing cosmological models. Despite the initial surprise, further data analysis revealed that these objects were likely extremely compact systems, much smaller than the Milky Way...
2025-10-0519 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonA Space Show OPEN LINES Discussion covering multiple timely topics.Open Lines Discussion are ready!The program began with introductions and discussions about space settlement, including challenges and opportunities in the trillion-dollar market. The group explored various space-related topics including NASA’s stance on space settlement, recent UAP hearings in Congress, and updates on the Artemis missions, while also addressing technical issues with the Space Show’s format and programming. The conversation ended with discussions about military aircraft technology, Ajay’s art exhibition, and NASA’s budget situation, including potential funding cuts and future plans for space exploration.After early program announcements by David, John Jossy in...
2025-09-301h 55
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDean Cheng talks China, Asia, space programs, national security, US status and more!Summary for The Space Show presents Dean Cheng Friday, 9-19-25Summary by Zoom, edited.AN IMPORTANT NOTE: The Space Show website, www.thespaceshow.com, is undergoing a denial of service attack. Our hosting company and website manager are working to stop it but I suspect it might continue for a few more days until it can be controlled through various means we are using. In the meantime, you do have sporadic access so keep trying. Otherwise, it is important to note that all our information, our archived programs such as this one, newsletter and...
2025-09-231h 36
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars with Dr. Nestor Espinoza on the Trappist system and possible signs of life.Summary provided by ZoomDavid and John Batchelor discussed a mission to explore the red dwarf star TRAPPIST and its exoplanets, with a focus on TRAPPIST-1e, which has been identified as a promising candidate in the habitable zone by guest Dr. Nesta Espinoza. During this brief interview, Nestor provided insights into the discovery and ongoing observations of TRAPPIST-1e, including the use of the James Webb Space Telescope to study its atmosphere and potential biosignatures. The discussion covered the technical challenges and methodologies involved in detecting life through atmospheric signatures, as well as future plans for...
2025-09-2219 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonRick Fisher addresses China and national security space, the recent Chinese military parade and more.Guest Rick Fisher started out by discussing the current state of space programs, focusing on China's progress and Russia's economic and political situation. Rick explained that Russia's space program is facing financial difficulties, but they are still seeking cooperation with the U.S. on lunar missions. David expressed concerns about China's growing influence in space and the potential risks of Chinese students studying in the U.S. They agreed to explore these topics further in their discussion.The Space Show hosted a Space Show discussion with Rick Fisher, focusing on the financial challenges facing the Russian space...
2025-09-191h 12
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars with Dr. Sara Seager on ionic liquids & the possibility of life on a planet without water!Meeting assets for Seager HM with Dr. Sara Seager, Sept. 10, 2025Dr. Seager focused on a groundbreaking discovery of an ionic liquid compound that could potentially support life on planets without water, made accidentally during research for a Venus space mission. The discussion explored the scientific implications of this discovery, including its potential to expand our understanding of habitable zones and life beyond Earth, while highlighting ongoing research and experiments in this area. The conversation concluded with a discussion of space exploration strategies and the announcement of a privately funded mission to Venus scheduled for 2026, which will investigate...
2025-09-1919 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDoug Loverro on the need to modify our return to the Moon program.Meeting assets for Doug Loverro discussion are ready! Friday, 9-12-25We welcomed national security consultant Doug Loverro back to the program which focused on discussing NASA's lunar exploration program and its challenges, with participants expressing concerns about the current complexity of the mission architecture and its potential for failure. We explored alternative approaches and architectures, including simpler lander options and reusable vehicle systems, while considering the geopolitical implications of China's space program and the need for U.S. technological leadership. The discussion concluded with proposals for an independent review of NASA's space program to...
2025-09-131h 32
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars with Dallas Bienhoff talking about Cislunar Space Development.Meeting assets for Dallas HM record are ready! 9-3-25Hi David LivingstonOur Hote Mars discussion covered plans for Cis-lunar space activities, including upcoming missions and the development of transportation infrastructure needed for commercial operations. Our guest, Dallas Bienhoff, presented concepts for establishing permanent human presence on the moon and Mars, outlining necessary infrastructure systems and technology requirements. The conversation concluded with a discussion of energy supply challenges on the moon and the potential implementation of nuclear power stations.Our conversation also focused on Cis-lunar space, the region between Earth and the...
2025-09-1019 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonMike Gold of Redwire on multiple commercial space topics, policy issues, defense and lots more. Don't miss it!Meeting assets for The Space Show Present Mike Gold are ready! 8-29-25Hi David LivingstonThe following assets for the meeting - The Space Show Present Mike Gold are now available.Our program began with discussions about UAP research and national security concerns, including Michael Gold's involvement with NASA's UAP Independent Study Team and his testimony before Congress. The group explored space exploration initiatives, focusing on commercial space activities, human spaceflight capabilities, and international collaboration through the Artemis accords. The conversation concluded with discussions about budget and fiscal challenges, particularly regarding NASA's...
2025-08-301h 21
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars with Eric Berger on Starship Development and FlightsMeeting assets for record hotel lmal are ready!Hi David LivingstonThe following assets for the meeting - record hotel lmal are now available.Meeting summaryQuick recapSpaceX successfully conducted a Starship 10 test flight that achieved its key objectives despite some technical issues, though the delays have pushed back various mission timelines by about 9 months. The flight demonstrated successful satellite deployment capabilities and tested the vehicle's reentry technology, with plans to deploy real satellites on future missions. SpaceX is working toward a monthly launch cadence starting in 2026 with...
2025-08-3010 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Namrata Goswami on the Chinese lunar & space program, national security, Asian space and India. Don't miss it!We welcomed our guest, Dr. Namrata Goswami, with the objectives of exploring China's lunar ambitions and space policies, comparing them to US initiatives while discussing the implications for commercial space activities and national security. The discussion concluded with analyses of China's strategic energy initiatives and space technology development, including their approach to commercial space partnerships and the potential impact of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil imports on India's space relationships. Space Show participants included Marshal Martin, Dr. Ajay Kothari, Rick Kwan, John Hunt, Dr. Charles Lurio and Amir Notea.As a group discussed recent changes in...
2025-08-291h 16
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonOpen Lines Space Show Discussion Featuring Multiple Current Space TopicsOL for Sunday, 8-24-25 Meeting summaryOur Open Lines program began with members of our Advisory Board in the Zoom meeting on casual conversation about the upcoming Starship test 10 flight. The group then explored various space-related topics including more Starship test flights, SpaceX, lunar landing architectures, and NASA's Artemis program, while also discussing the importance of public communication about space exploration and its potential benefits. The conversation ended with discussions about scientific discoveries, upcoming shows featuring space policy experts, and an art showing by Dr. Kothari, along with additional updates about the upcoming Starship launch.
2025-08-261h 59
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonMari Anne Snow, CEO, EASCRA Biotech, talks space pharma, making money with space medicine, targeted medical products and more. I promise, a program on this subject like none other !Listeners: Watch the video if you can as our guest uses excellent visuals that are more than helpful.Meeting assets for Space Show with Mari Anne Snow of Eascra, a Nanomedicine company are ready!The following assets for the meeting - Space Show with Mari Anne Snow of Eascra, a Nanomedicine company are now available.Our program began with guest Mari Anne Snow, CEO of EASCRA Biotech, focusing ion on the Eascra Biotech's innovative work in nanomedicine, including their space missions and development of Janus-based nanoparticles for medical applications. The discussion concluded with...
2025-08-231h 34
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars with Rick Fisher on the Chinese space, rocket and lunar development plans.John Batchelor and I welcomed Rick Fisher back to the program to discuss China's space program, focusing on the Long March 10 and 9 rockets. Rick explained that the Long March 10, which recently passed a static test, is designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the moon, while the Long March 9, similar in size to SpaceX's Starship, is intended for lunar missions and eventual Mars expeditions. David asked about China’s funding of their space program given report of Chinese economic problems. Rick noted that China's space program is a priority for the Communist Party due to its strategic importance. He su...
2025-08-2310 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonMichael Listner, Space Attorney, talks policy, Executive Orders and commercial space.Please note that we experienced unidentified audio problems for this program including callers using our toll free line. We sincerely apologize for this unfortunate audio problem.In this space policy discussion, host David and guest Michael Listener, a space attorney, addressed recent developments including potential changes to COMSTACK, budget concerns, and the Trump administration's approach to commercial space through executive orders. They explored international competition with China, regulatory challenges for lunar nuclear power, and the philosophical differences between US and European space law approaches. The conversation also covered practical ways citizens can influence space policy, though both...
2025-08-2159 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonOpen Lines Discussion on the Space ShowOur Open Lines program began by delving into a wide-ranging discussion about space exploration topics including nuclear power on the Moon, micro reactors, and SpaceX's Starship program. Together we explored various challenges facing space missions, including regulatory hurdles, technical limitations, and the need for proper infrastructure, while also discussing the financial implications of space programs and the role of government involvement. The conversation ended with updates on upcoming events, including an art show by Dr. Ajay and discussions about Artemis program development, along with announcements about future Space Show programs. Joining us in our Zoom discussion were Marshall Martin...
2025-08-212h 07
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars with Andrew Chanin on ETFs, the UFO space fund, space investment & risk analysis plus more.John, David and Andrew Chanin (our guest) discussed UFO, ETF (Exchange Traded Fund), which offers exposure to over 40 publicly traded space-related companies worldwide. Their conversation explored investment opportunities in both public and private space companies, including large aerospace firms and emerging startups. Andrew examined investment vehicles such as ETFs, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and private securities markets, highlighting the challenges of accessing high-profile private companies like SpaceX, which are often limited to institutional or high-net-worth investors.The discussion also emphasized the importance of understanding company profitability, investment risks, and the need for consulting financial advisors for suitability...
2025-08-1819 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Ajay Kothari leads the discussion on possible Artemis alternatives & options.The Space Show presents Dr. A.J. Kothar via Zoom leading a discussion on how best to return & get infrastructure to the Moon. Tuesday, August 12, 2025Our discussion centered on Ajay Kothari's proposal to use multiple Falcon Heavy rockets for lunar missions as a cost-effective alternative to NASA’s SLS and SpaceX’s Starship. Kothari argued this method could be implemented within two years at an estimated cost of $400–600 million, and would avoid political pushback by serving as a complement rather than a replacement for existing programs. His plan involves docking multiple upper stages in low Earth...
2025-08-182h 02
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars with Rand Simberg on Artemis, commercial space options and more.Hotel Mars with Rand Simberg, August 6, 2025John and I, with our guest Rand Simberg, focused this one segment Hotel Mars program on the role of commercial space with regards to our effort to return to the Moon. Rand Simberg explainrd that while NASA's Artemis program includes public-private partnerships with SpaceX and Blue Origin, Congress has been requiring the use of the Space Launch System (SLS) for the past 15 years to maintain jobs and workforce. Rand noted that the SLS program faces significant costs, with each Artemis launch averaging $30 billion. The Administration recommended ending the program after 2 more...
2025-08-1110 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJess Sponable on VTOL, propulsion, fuels, policy, launches, you name it!Meeting notes for Sponable on Tuesday , August 5, 20245 interview:We welcomed back Jess Sponable, who shared his expertise on the feasibility of the Golden Dome defense system, drawing from his experience with DARPA and DCX. Jess explained that while Golden Dome is technically possible, it would require significant software and sensor technology development, and he noted that the US has robust safeguards against nuclear threats. David and Jess briefly touched on the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan to end World War II but did not focus on that topic as part of this program. We did...
2025-08-071h 17
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonMichael Gorton with his SCI-Fi Series, "The Tachyon Tunnel" plus physics, theoretical propulsion, Black Holes & space survival issues.Dr. Livingston introduced Michael Gordon, a serial entrepreneur, author, and digital health innovator, known for co-founding Teladoc and developing VoIP telephone lines. Michael shared his background in space physics, including his graduate work on the magnetosphere and involvement in the Hayley's comet probe project. He discusses his Tachyon Tunnel sci fi book series, which explores the concept of using tachyons to build tunnels for faster-than-light travel, addressing the challenges of interstellar travel without requiring infinite energy.Michael discussed his science fiction series, the Tachyon Tunnel Series, which explores human drama and interaction in the galaxy. He explained...
2025-08-061h 18
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars with Megan Masterson regarding JWST, dormant blackholes and finding TDEs.Megan Masterson presented research on tidal disruption events (TDEs) observed using the James Webb Space Telescope, which has revealed previously dormant black holes becoming active and providing insights into their environmental effects. The discussion covered the physics of TDEs, including their impact on surrounding gas and dust, as well as the challenges of studying dormant black holes and their relationship with galaxy size. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the limitations of current telescopes, the importance of time-domain astronomy, and the potential impact of the Golden Dome project on the space industry.Megan, a graduate student...
2025-08-0119 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonThe Space Show Advisory Board Debates NASA budget cuts, mission plans and policy.The Space Show Advisory Board discusses NASA budget and mission cuts plus policy via Zoom on Sunday, July 27, 2025.The Space Show Advisory Board meeting centered on NASA’s proposed budget cuts and the ongoing appropriations process in Congress. Bill Gowan outlined the current situation: while the President’s budget proposes a 24% overall cut to NASA—including a 47% reduction to the Science Mission Directorate—Congress appears inclined to preserve NASA’s funding. The Senate has approved a $24.9 billion budget, including $7.3 billion for the Science Mission Directorate. However, the House has yet to finalize its version, and the fiscal year may b...
2025-07-292h 00
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Anna Krylov, Dr. Michael Pierce discuss science funding challenges for NSF, NASA and across the board with a strong advocacy for merit based funding and science.Quick recapThe meeting focused on challenges in science funding and peer review processes, with discussions about budget cuts, public pushback, and the need for advocacy and reform. The group explored issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in scientific research and academia, including their impact on merit-based evaluations and graduate admissions. The conversation concluded with discussions about the role of private versus public funding in scientific research, the potential risks and benefits of AI in proposal evaluation, and the importance of maintaining funding for NASA and NSF research.Discussion Summary from Space Show...
2025-07-261h 34
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonRand Simberg, 56 years after the Moon Landing, shares his space expertise with us.David opened the program by introducing Rand Simberg and his Evoloterra ceremony—a tradition created around 40 years ago and modeled on the Jewish Seder. The ceremony celebrates the evolution of Earth and humanity’s journey into space. Rand encouraged listeners to download and participate in Evoloterra annually, emphasizing its continued relevance today. He also mentioned China’s plans to land humans on the Moon by 2030, noting their efforts to carry forward Western civilizational values.The conversation started with updates regarding NASA funding, personnel changes, and the broader state of U.S. space policy. Rand pointed out that NASA c...
2025-07-221h 27
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars With Doug Messier, Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars focused on Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company developing launch vehicles and spacecraft for lunar and Earth orbit missions. Despite financial challenges, Firefly has achieved significant milestones, including landing the first private lander on the Moon under NASA's CLPS program. The company has recently filed for an IPO to raise funds for debt repayment and expansion, with backing from major investment banks.Doug discussed the Firefly Aerospace IPO filing to raise $101 milion. He said they plan to allocate raised funds towards paying off their $173.6 million debt and funding expansion. Doug noted that the company will continue...
2025-07-1908 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Hunt takes on the WSJ's 2-part recent UFO/UAP debunking series.Meeting summary for John Hunt vs. the WSJ (07/15/2025)David introduced John Hunt as the guest for the Tuesday Space Show program. John quickly turned to criticizing the Wall Street Journal's two-part series on UFOs/UAPs, arguing that it unfairly dismissed the subject as government disinformation. He highlighted several issues with the article, including its selective use of evidence, misrepresentation of sources, and failure to address key cases like the Maelstrom missile shutdown and Soviet incidents. John suggested the article was designed to reassure the public that there's nothing to the UFO phenomenon, rather than providing a balanced...
2025-07-161h 33
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars with Dr. Haym Benaroya on both lunar and Martian habitats.John, David and Dr. Haym Benaroya discussed the progress and ongoing challenges of human exploration and habitation on the Moon and Mars. Since 2002, significant advancements have been made in data collection and our understanding of Martian and lunar environments. These improvements were contrasted with earlier speculative or fictional portrayals of space colonization. Professor Benaroya, a mechanical and aerospace engineering expert from Rutgers University, emphasized that while technological progress has been substantial, fundamental obstacles—such as low gravity and abrasive regolith—continue to pose major challenges for sustained human presence.During the discussion, I asked Haym about the engi...
2025-07-1219 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars with Dr. Simone Marchi on the last 1% of planet growth for Earth & others and why it matters.John and I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Simone Marchi from the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) in Boulder, CO, to discuss his recent work on “The shaping of terrestrial planets by late accretions.” You can read his paper, published in Nature, at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08970-8.In this fascinating study, Dr. Marchi and his co-author explore how the final ~1% of planetary growth—known as late accretion—may have played a disproportionate role in the long-term evolution of Earth and other terrestrial rocky planets, including Mercury, Venus and Mars. Their research suggests that lat...
2025-07-0419 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonRobert (Bob) Zimmerman on NASA, budgets, Starship, developing a space industry, Trump vs. Musk & so much more!Meeting SummaryThe main portion of the meeting focused on space policy and technology, including debates about SpaceX's role in the U.S. space program, the feasibility of reusable rocket technology, and comparisons between U.S. and Chinese space capabilities. The discussion concluded with conversations about NASA's future, recent rocket nozzle issues, and Relativity Space’s new leadership, with participants exploring a range of strategic and technical considerations for the future of the space industry.I introduced our Tuesday evening guest, Robert (Bob) Zimmerman, who noted the 15th anniversary of his website Behind the Black an...
2025-07-021h 56
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonJohn Batchelor Hotel Mars with Doug Messier on SpaceX, Starship, launch problems, debris risks, costs and much more.John and I spoke with Doug Messier for a single Hotel Mars segment focused on recent SpaceX launches and the latest developments with Starship, including efforts to troubleshoot recent launch failures. Doug discussed costs, testing, technical challenges, and the projected timelines for key SpaceX and Starship-related programs.He also reviewed the progression of Super Heavy Block 1, 2, and 3, noting that details about Block 3 remain unclear at this time. Doug was asked about the ongoing risk of debris falling on populated areas, and he offered an important comment on this potential hazard, highlighting the very narrow and specific flight...
2025-07-0108 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Saralyn Mark on the latest with human spaceflight medicine.The Space Show hosted a discussion with Dr. Saralyn Mark, focusing on space medicine, human spaceflight, and the challenges of long-duration space travel. The conversation covered topics such as the impact of space on human health, advancements in space technology, and the potential for space research to benefit medical treatments on Earth. Dr. Mark emphasized the importance of international collaboration, ethical considerations, and continued funding for space exploration to address challenges and unlock new possibilities for human health and space colonization.Dr. Saralyn Mark was welcomed to the Space Show. We began by highlighting her extensive background...
2025-06-271h 03
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonThe Black Hole Universe Theory with Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga. Should the Big Bang guys start to worry?John and I welcomed Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga from the University of Portsmouth in the UK. Dr. Gaztañaga presented an alternative theory of the universe that challenges the established Big Bang model. Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) came online, observations have raised questions about the standard Big Bang theory—questions that Dr. Gaztañaga has been at the forefront of addressing through his new theoretical framework, which is still under active investigation and referred to as the Black Hole Universe Theory.As you listen to this two-part program, we encourage you to visit Dr. Gazta...
2025-06-2119 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars with Eric Berger on all things SpaceX & Elon MuskJohn and I welcomed back Eric Berger of Ars Technica to Hotel Mars for a one-segment update and discussion on SpaceX, Elon Musk, and Starship. We began by asking Eric what successful Starship testing would look like for SpaceX. He acknowledged that it's difficult to define clear success metrics at this stage.We then discussed the upcoming Demo Test #10, potential hardware and assembly issues, plus Eric elaborated on some of the challenges SpaceX might face. The conversation touched on Starship’s role in NASA's planned Moon missions, the importance of testing in low Earth orbit (LEO), and th...
2025-06-1510 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDAVE BARNHART, CEO & Co-Founder of Arkisys talks about space servicing of satellites, the Port, the Cutter vehicle, & developing a new commercial space industry.We welcomed Dave Barnhart, CEO and Co-founder of Arkisys, Inc., back to the program to share updates since his last appearance on May 2, 2023. The conversation focused on developments in the growing field of space servicing and the evolving commercial space industry.Dave provided a comprehensive update on Arkisys’s Port project, highlighting increased interest from the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, and other key government and private stakeholders. He discussed concepts such as deorbit augmentation and post-launch integration, offering specific examples of potential business opportunities emerging from these efforts.R&D and fu...
2025-06-111h 00
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars with Casey Dreier, John Batchelor, & Dr. Livingston addressing NASA science & mission cuts/cancellations.John and I welcomed Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to the program to discuss the proposed NASA space and science budget cuts and the elimination of several key projects. Casey suggested that the direction for these cuts likely originated from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with minimal input or guidance from the space policy experts.He highlighted several affected programs, including significant budget reductions to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the potential termination of the New Horizons and Venus missions. Casey also addressed the almost certain cancellation of the Space Launch System...
2025-06-0719 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonThe Space Show presents the declassified PARCAE satellite system including GPS & more with Richard Easton, Pete Wilhelm & Lee HammarstromThis was a special 2-hour, 16-minute Zoom program.On The Space Show website, the program is available in the audio-only format. Both video and audio are available on this Substack page.Our discussion focused on the development and evolution of GPS and the recently declassified PARCAE satellite technology. We explored their origins, technical challenges, historical context, and how they interconnected with agencies like the NRO, NRL, and broader advances in computing and satellite technologies. The conversation covered early proposals, the declassification process, and the crucial role of timekeeping, atomic clocks, and Einstein's relativity in enabling this groundbreaking...
2025-06-072h 15
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDan Adamo, Part 2 on his Earth-Mars Waypoint Discussion for "Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints"Dan Adamo Returns for Part 2 on Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant WaypointsDan Adamo returned to the program for Part 2 of his discussion on “Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints” for Earth-Mars spaceflight. To follow the conversation effectively, please refer to the PDF document associated with his first appearance on May 18, 2025. The link to that document is also included in the blog post for this current show.We began Part 2 with a brief review of Slide 5 before continuing on to discuss the remaining slides in his presentation. Please note that this is a somewhat technical discussion and best followed with the acco...
2025-05-261h 57
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Robin K. Andrews on Hotel Mars re Planetary DefenseJohn and I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Robin Andrews from the UK to discuss planetary defense. Robin introduced us to the term “City-Killer,” which refers to an asteroid large enough to cause devastating damage if it were to strike a populated area. While such an impact would result in severe local destruction, it wouldn’t pose a global threat. Robin explained that a "City-Killer" asteroid typically measures between 140 and 160 meters in diameter and provided historical examples of similar impacts.We also discussed the recent NASA DART mission, which successfully demonstrated the ability to alter an astero...
2025-05-2319 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. M.V. "Coyote Smith, Col, USAF-RetiredWe’re pleased to welcome Coyote Smith back to the program for a wide-ranging and insightful discussion covering topics such as the Grissom Space Seminar, the Space Force's 5th anniversary, great power competition in space, and the evolving nature of space warfare. Toward the end of our 65-minute conversation, Coyote also provided an update on space-based solar power.We spent 90 minutes talking about the Space Force—its mission, the challenges of weaponizing space, space rescue, asset protection, and cyber defense. We also examined the role of China and Russia as our primary space adversaries.We rece...
2025-05-221h 30
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonPhotonic Laser Propulsion, with Dr. Young K. BaeDr. Bae returned to the program to discuss his new book, Photonic Laser Propulsion. He explained the underlying technology, answered numerous listener questions, and explored topics such as development timelines, implementation strategies, lunar and Martian missions, comparisons with chemical rockets, and the broader economics of space exploration. Throughout the discussion, we also examined how this technology could shape humanity's future in space.Dr. Bae opened with a detailed introduction to his book and research, highlighting a quote from Carl Sagan to underscore the inspirational aspect of his work. Later in the conversation, when asked about his strategy...
2025-05-131h 29
Leave Your MarkHigh Performance Head Hunter with David ClancySend us a textThis EP features David Clancy. David has been in the field of sports medicine, physiotherapy, and performance support for over 15 years. A Physiotherapy background and MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine paved the way for high-performance sports, private practice, and Isokinetic Medical Group in Harley Street, London. He has been a consultant for Europe-based players regarding Medical Care and Performance Services for the Brooklyn Nets and the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA.David held a research position in Royal College Surgeons Ireland and is a faculty member of Fl...
2025-03-1143 min
David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness PodcastConversation with Dr. Glenn Livingston
Welcome to the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Glenn Livingston. Dr. Livingston is a renowned psychologist who has dedicated his career to helping people overcome their struggles with overeating. He is the author of the book "Stop Eating Chocolate Before you Kill Someone" and has helped thousands of people regain control of their eating habits. In this episode, Dr. Livingston will share his insights on what causes overeating, how it occurs, and most importantly, how to overcome it. He will also discuss his own personal journey with overeating and...
2023-09-1937 min
Speaking Out of PlaceCars and Jails: Interview with Julie Livingston and Andrew RossHow does the automobile—the All American symbol of freedom--become part of a “cascading” process of unfreedom for recently incarcerated people? Livingston and Ross, members of the NYU Prison Education Research Lab, talk about how cars, a necessity for securing work for so many and a symbol of independence and mobility, are enmeshed within interlinked systems that create and perpetuate debt, precarity, and sometimes death. Through predatory lending, unscrupulous auto dealers, revenue-seeking and gratuitously harassing traffic stops and citations, and data systems built into the hardware and software of vehicles that feed into a number of dangerous data bases, the “ope...
2023-01-2942 min
Taylor Talks TradesBonus David Martindale - Livingston FCFor the first podcast of 2023 we've got something a bit different for you! David Martindale, Manager of Livingston FC, joins Jamie for this special episode of Taylor Talks Trades. Our relationship with Livi goes back a long time, and we now sponsor the technical area at the Tony Macaroni Arena as part of our community partnership with the club! Both for us at Taylor Roofs and David at Livingston FC, giving back to our community is a huge part of our identity. Livi do lots of great things for the local area, and our partnership does a lot to allow...
2023-01-0621 min
The Song of the MountainStories show the magnitude our internal world: Interview with David SomanDavid Soman, children's book author and illustrator (who wrote "The Impossible Mountain"), joins me to talk about his life, his books, and the impact of stories on our lives.
2022-10-1538 minLeave Your MarkBuilding Champions for Life with David Arsenault and Jon GellerSend us a textEP 246 is a wonderful conversation with two amazing humans, David Arsenault and Jon Geller. David's career spans close to thirty years, first being a world-class Taekwondo athlete, then an elite Taekwondo and performance coach, and now a leader in the world of physical literacy for children. His foundation, Champions for Life, is making a difference in the lives of so many young people. Jon was a protege of David's, and through the influence of David's life and career, and a challenging health crisis that we unpack in this session, Jon was inspired to b...
2022-01-041h 14
Fixing Incentives PodcastThe Secrets of Venture Capital With Peter Livingston of Unpopular VenturesInvestor, entrepreneur, and mentor, Peter Livingston has made a name for himself as an expert in startups and establishing brands. He is the Founder and General Partner at Unpopular Ventures, an investment group that sows into early-stage tech companies before they take off. He has also worked individually as an angel investor for more than seven years, working with more than 300 startups. Peter’s background is in technical and mechanical engineering, getting his start at iRhythm Technologies, Inc. He went on to start his own company, Lifesquare, and as a Consultant at GE. In this ep...
2021-12-0149 min
The LPN WeeklyPODCAST | Livingston Parish football - Week 5!McHugh David and Livingston Parish News sports editor Rob DeArmond discuss last week's action and preview this week's games for Livingston Parish football!
2020-10-2918 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 23, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 23, 2020!
2020-09-2313 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 22, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 22, 2020!
2020-09-2215 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 21, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 21, 2020!
2020-09-2110 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 18, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 18, 2020!
2020-09-1808 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 17, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 17, 2020!
2020-09-1710 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 16, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 16, 2020!
2020-09-1609 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 15, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, Hurricane Sally, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 15, 2020!
2020-09-1508 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 14, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 14, 2020!
2020-09-1415 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 11, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 11, 2020!
2020-09-1117 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 10, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 10, 2020!
2020-09-1014 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 9, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 9, 2020!
2020-09-0912 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 8, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 8, 2020!
2020-09-0815 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 04, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 04, 2020!
2020-09-0412 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 3, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 3, 2020!
2020-09-0319 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 2, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 2, 2020!
2020-09-0213 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - September 1, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on September 1, 2020!
2020-09-0110 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 31, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 31, 2020!
2020-08-3109 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 28, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 28, 2020!
2020-08-2815 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 27, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 27, 2020!
2020-08-2709 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 26, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 26, 2020!
2020-08-2613 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 25, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 25, 2020!
2020-08-2512 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 24, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 24, 2020!
2020-08-2412 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 21, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show!
2020-08-2117 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 19, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 19, 2020!
2020-08-1913 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 18, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 18, 2020!
2020-08-1812 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 17, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 17, 2020!
2020-08-1713 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 14, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 14, 2020!
2020-08-1410 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 13, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 13, 2020!
2020-08-1309 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 12, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 12, 2020!
2020-08-1217 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 11, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 11, 2020!
2020-08-1111 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 10, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and coronavirus news for Livingston Parish on August 10, 2020!
2020-08-1019 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 6, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 6, 2020!
2020-08-0611 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 5, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 5, 2020!
2020-08-0515 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - August 3, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on August 3, 2020!
2020-08-0315 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - July 31, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on July 31, 2020!
2020-07-3112 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - July 29, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on July 29, 2020!
2020-07-3014 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - July 28, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on July 27, 2020!
2020-07-3012 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - July 27, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on July 27, 2020!
2020-07-2717 minThe LPN WeeklyPODCAST | The Livingston Parish News Morning Show - July 24, 2020!Publisher and editor McHugh David delivers the Livingston Parish traffic, weather, headlines, and more for the Livingston Parish News Morning Show on July 24, 2020!
2020-07-2417 minLeave Your MarkFrom Fitness Icon to Diving Master with David SnivelySend us a textThis episode features a fitness icon, David Snively. He has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 35 years. David is one of the premier fitness experts in the world. He has been speaking and teaching throughout his career and has traveled to numerous countries and provided education at countless fitness conferences and conventions worldwide. David currently owns and operates DBS Fitness Concepts Personal Training Studio in Montreal which offers a wide variety of human performance services. David and his team currently serve more than 500 clients per week in this amazing environment. Davi...
2019-10-011h 04Leave Your MarkExploring Our "Range" with Bestselling Author David EpsteinSend us a textThis episode features journalist David Epstein who is also the author of two top 10 New York Times bestsellers: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and The Sports Gene. He was previously a science and investigative reporter at ProPublica, and prior to that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, where he co-authored the story that revealed Yankee's third baseman Alex Rodriguez had used steroids. His writing has been honored by an array of organizations, from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, to the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Center o...
2019-07-161h 06Leave Your Mark#51 - The Wizard of Aus with David JoyceSend us a textThis Episode features David Joyce. David is currently the Head of Athletic Performance at the Greater Western Sydney Giants of the Australian Football League. He has worked in professional rugby at the club and international level in both the United Kingdom and Australia, as well as in club and international football in the English Premier League and in Turkey. He’s been a part of 2 Olympic cycles for Team GB at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and for Team China at the London Olympics in 2012. He has also published 2 books on integrated high performance (High-Pe...
2019-01-0856 min
MusicalWorld PodcastMW 104 – DENNIS LIVINGSTONMW104 - DENNIS LIVINGSTON - THE STORIES IN MY MINDWe're kicking off a new season of MusicalWorld with a bit of a sidestep
from our usual fair...
On this episode I spoke with Dennis Livingston about his newly released CD
entitled "THE STORIES IN MY MIND".
A CD of original songs by Boston composer-lyricist Dennis Livingston,
recorded live in a revue at New York’s Metropolitan Room.
The show ran for four performances in 2011 with an outstanding cast of vocalists:
Julie Reyburn (4 time MAC, 2 time Bistro awards), Scott Coulter (Director) (4 time MAC, 4 time Bistro, 2 time Nightlife awards),
Kenneth Gartman (Music Di...
2013-10-061h 06MusicalWorld PodcastMW 104 – DENNIS LIVINGSTONMW104 - DENNIS LIVINGSTON - THE STORIES IN MY MINDWe're kicking off a new season of MusicalWorld with a bit of a sidestep
from our usual fair...
On this episode I spoke with Dennis Livingston about his newly released CD
entitled "THE STORIES IN MY MIND".
A CD of original songs by Boston composer-lyricist Dennis Livingston,
recorded live in a revue at New York’s Metropolitan Room.
The show ran for four performances in 2011 with an outstanding cast of vocalists:
Julie Reyburn (4 time MAC, 2 time Bistro awards), Scott Coulter (Director) (4 time MAC, 4 time Bistro, 2 time Nightlife awards),
Kenneth Gartman (Music Di...
2013-10-061h 06