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Radio SaxaVordEpisode 44 - A Catch Up with the CEO of SaxaVord Spaceport Frank StrangOn this weeks episode Bryden and Emily speak to the CEO of the SaxaVord Spaceport, returning guest Frank Strang, to talk about all the exciting things going on, including the spaceport license.
2024-02-2531 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 43 - We're BackIn this first episode of Radio Saxavord in 2024, join Emily and Bryden as they recap SaxaVord Spaceport's 2023 highlights, covering operations, events and cosmic milestones. Get a quick dive into the year's stellar moments with this bite-sized space update!Music at the end of the episode by Jim Salestrom.
2024-02-1130 min
The Bold Acting PodcastThe Bold Interview: From NBC's "Transplant" - Actor Gord RandThere are two streams that make up the Bold Acting Podcast: How to be a Person — The Newsletter which I read aloud and publish, and the Bold Interview. Today I speak to Gord Rand. Gord Rand is an actor and creator. He has performed on stages such as The Shaw Festival, The Stratford Festival and the Worldstage. He won a Dora Award for his portrayal of a naked Ukranian plutonium dealer.Gord Rand writes and directs both films and plays. recently completing his first feature documentary Goodness in Rwanda. He’s penned plays such...
2024-01-1444 min
XMTR Radio HourXMTR #26: Steve Urquhart's Audio WorldThis Transmitter Radio Hour is a selection of audio works chosen by award winning Glasgow based radio producer and sound artist Steve Urquhart. He joins Lucia to discuss why these works inspire, make him laugh and more importantly break the rules and conventions of radio making. Steve has worked for local radio in Cumbria, National Prison Radio and made many many documentaries and shorts for BBC Radio. Works featured: 1. LEAVING A MARKProduced by Emily Hsaio for Transom Story Workshop, 2013https://www.thirdcoastfestival.org/feature/leaving-a-mark2. THE HOT DOGS...
2023-11-121h 03
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 39 - SaxaVord at Goodwood Festival of SpeedIn this weeks episode Emily and Bryden discuss SaxaVord Spaceport's time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is an annual motorsport festival which is held on the Goodwood estate in the south of England. Our team were honoured to be invited to exhibit in the FutureLab exhibition at the event.
2023-08-2727 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 37 - History of the Launch Site (feat. Chris Dyer and Debbie Strang)This week Emily and Bryden take you to the Unst Fest live talk from Chris Dyer, an archaeologist and military historian. He takes us through the times of the vikings all the way through to when the site was taken over by the RAF in a very detailed talk in front of an audience of over 100 people in SaxaVord Spaceport's very own Supply Building.The music this week is 'The love of the isles' by Willie Hunter, performed by Bryden Priest and Peter Wood.
2023-07-3054 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 36 - Tall Ships 2023 (feat. Emma Miller)This week Bryden and Emily speak to Emma Miller the Tall Ships Races Project Manager. Emma gives us the low down on what to expect at this years Tall Ships Races in Lerwick, she also tells us what this festival means to Shetland as well as a bit of background into the races themselves. Music from Steven Spence.
2023-06-2524 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 35 - Engine Testing with Hyimpulse (feat. Christian Schmierer)In this week's episode Emily and Bryden chat to Christian Schmierer from Hyimpulse. Christian discussed the ongoing engine tests being carried out in Shetland. Music from Peter Wood.
2023-05-2819 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 34 - Chief Operating Officer (feat. Debbie Strang)This week Bryden and Emily talk to Debbie Strang, SaxaVord Spaceport's Chief Operating Officer. This is the second time Debbie has been on the podcast and so we hear about all the updates from her side of the job since she was last on - events that she's been to, people that SaxaVord have hosted recently and what she's looking forward to over the next few months. The music this week is by Jim Salestrom.
2023-05-1435 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 33 - Shetland Tourism (feat. Steve Mathieson)This week Emily and Bryden are joined by Visit Scotland Island Manager, Steve Mathieson. Steve talks about the tourism industry in Shetland and what makes it unique. We also hear from Steve about the impact that he believes SaxaVord Spaceport will have on the Shetland tourism industry and why this is a very exciting time in his role. Music by James Salestrom.
2023-04-2335 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 32 - Bright Ascension (feat. Andrew Nairn)This week Emily and Bryden chat to Andrew Nairn from Bright Ascension. This company offer mission ready software in space and on the ground and are based in Dundee. We will hear why it is important to have small businesses offering unique services like this to create a successful space eco-system in Scotland. Music from Peter Wood.
2023-04-0928 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 30 - Space Scotland (ft. Hina Khan)In this week's episode Emily and Bryden have a discussion with Hina Khan, Executive Director of Space Scotland. Hina chats about the role Scotland has to play in the global space industry and how important the work at SaxaVord Spaceport really is. Music this week is by Ben Page.
2023-03-1228 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 29 - Range Safety Manager (feat. Russ Webster)In this weeks episode, Emily and Bryden talk to Russ Webster who is the Range Safety Manager at SaxaVord Spaceport. Russ joined the team in November 2022 and tells us about his experiences prior to joining the company and what a day in his life looks like now. The music this week is a set of reels from Steven Spence.
2023-02-2634 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 28 - Up Helly Aa 2023This week Bryden and Emily talk all things Up Helly Aa. Bryden talks about his experiences with the festival and what it meant to him growing up. We also get to hear from Unst locals to learn what this event means to them and the community. Music is the Up Helly Aa Song performed by Peter Wood.Use this link for a video to learn more about Up Helly Aa - https://youtu.be/xLsccAXlURQ
2023-02-1220 min
Stories: the true and the fictional#89 - James Gunn’s DCU and singing Emily Dickinson’s poems to the tune of PokemonStar wars fan fiction followed by Chris, Jamie and Ryan talking about James Gunn’s latest DCU announcement and then test the theory that Emily Dickinson poems can be sung to the tune of the Pokemon theme song.
Featured music: The Distant sun by Scott Buckley
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2023-02-071h 25
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 24 - Season Finale!This weeks episode Bryden and Emily talk all about what's to come for SaxaVord Spaceport and what we can expect from the future of the podcast! We will also have music from Peter Wood.
2022-11-2720 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 23 - One Year On with the Deputy CEO (feat. Scott Hammond)In this episode, Emily and Bryden welcome back our first ever returning guest - Scott Hammond. Scott is Deputy CEO and Operations Director at SaxaVord Spaceport and will be giving us an update on how the project is progressing and what we should expect to see happening in the coming months. Music this week is from Leonard Brown.
2022-11-2030 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 21 - Operations Manager (feat. Duncan Swainston)In this episode, Emily and Bryden chat to Saxavord Spaceport Operations Manager, Duncan Swainston. Duncan joined the team full-time at the start of October after a career as an aircraft pilot. Duncan shares anecdotes about growing up in Shetland, his previous work and what his new job will entail. We will also have music from Nell Hammond.
2022-11-0634 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 20 - Education and Sustainability (feat. Mason Robbins and Sorcha Leavey)In this week’s episode, Emily and Bryden will introduce you to two of the newest members of the SaxaVord Spaceport team - Mason ‘Doc’ Robbins (Education Officer) and Sorcha Leavey (Sustainability Officer). Mason and Sorcha joined the team in January 2022 and have been working on some very exciting projects since then. Info on how to help Ukraine - https://supportukrainenow.org/
2022-10-3034 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 18 - Updates, Updates and More UpdatesWelcome back to Radio Saxa Vord! In this long-awaited return of the podcast, we hear from Emily and Bryden who update us on the most recent developments at SaxaVord Spaceport. We will hear about Farnborough Space-Comm Expo, the beginning of construction and the inaugural Unst Show Rocket competition!
2022-10-1620 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 16 - Season Finale (feat. Matjaz Vidmar)In this final episode of season 2 we recap some of the highlights from the last 6 episodes. This week Bryden and Emily are also joined by Matjaz Vidmar, lecturer in engineering management at the University of Edinburgh. We hear Matjaz talk about his work with SaxaVord Spaceport and his thoughts on the project. The music this week is a song written especially for the SaxaVord Spaceport called 'Satellites of SaxaVord' by Jim Salestrom.
2021-10-2435 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 14 - SPECIAL EDITION: THE NEW ENLIGHTENMENTThis week's episode of the Radio Saxa Vord podcast is brought to you from Cape Canaveral, Florida and Braemar, Scotland. Emily and Bryden begin by hearing from Mike Mongo who was present at the recent Inspiration 4 launch on the 16th of September, 2021. We also have live interviews from the New Enlightenment Summit which took place at the start of September. Interviews including politician, Craig Harrow, Nick Halfhide, theoretical cosmologist Claudia De Rahm, Professor & presenter Hannah Fry and Lord Rees, the Astronomer Royal. This week we hear a piece written especially for SaxaVord Spaceport by Peter Wood (who was performing...
2021-10-0330 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 12 - Range Operations (feat Jimmy Slaughter)This week Bryden and Emily speak to Jimmy Slaughter to talk to him about what it's like being the range operations manager for SaxaVord Spaceport. We learn about what launch day will look like from his perspective and about what lead up to him taking the job. The music this week is 'Julie and Graham's Silver Wedding Waltz' by Megan Nisbet from the island of Yell.
2021-09-1934 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 11 - Wild Skies Shetland (feat Catriona Waddington and Chris McGinley)This week Bryden and Emily speak to Wild Skies Shetland about how they started, their projects during the pandemic and their plans for the future, as well as their interactions with the SaxaVord Spaceport. The music for this episode is some traditional Shetland tunes performed by Angela Fraser and our very own Bryden Priest.
2021-09-1231 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 10 - Welcome Back! (feat. Frank Strang)To kick off Season 2 of Radio Saxa Vord, Bryden and Emily speak to Frank Strang, the head of SaxaVord Spaceport. We learn more about how the space centre started, the changes in branding and about Frank's background before the spaceport. Frank chose 2 songs for this episode, starting with 'What Would You Say?' performed and written by our very own Emily Strang and her brother Tom and finishing with 'Ponies' written by John Denver and performed by Jim Salestrom.
2021-09-0534 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 09 - Season FinaleThat’s a wrap folks! In the final episode, our young hosts Emily and Bryden Recap the Season and share some laughs with Yvette Hopkins of the Shetland Space Centre. Music by Jim Salestrom (Dolly Parton band member)Artwork by Vaila Gunn
2021-06-2735 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 08 - SPECIAL EDITION: MIKE MONGO’S ASTRONAUT JOB CAMPIn this special edition of the Radio Saxa Vord Podcast, Emily and Bryden are joined by Mike Mongo from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mike is in Unst this summer working on the Astronaut Job Camp. We learn more about Mike's journey to becoming an Astronaut Teacher and what his camp will look like. Mike and Bryden also discuss Mike's experience in Shetland so far and why it is important for this camp to take place live from Unst. Artwork © MIKE MONGO Music: Golden Goals at the Gibby - Steven Spence
2021-06-2027 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 07 – History of UnstThis week's episode of the Saxa Vord podcast is all about local history through the eyes of people living in Shetland.George Jamieson is an Unst resident and former head teacher of the Anderson High School in Lerwick, the largest school in the islands. Now retired, he recounts some memories of growing up in Unst, his school days during World War II and leaving the island to study and work. He has seen a lot of change over the years.Emily and Bryden also interview Chris Dyer, archaeologist and military historian, who has made Shetland...
2021-06-1338 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 06 - Music in ShetlandIn the latest episode of our podcast, Emily and Bryden talk to Davie Gardner, who is a music promoter and journalist. Shetland has a long history of producing world class musicians and is probably best known for its traditional music. Davie tells us about the wide diversity of music in Shetland and the opportunities musicians have to perform in Shetland through its varied calendar of festivals. To hear some of the musicians mentioned in this episode, head for YouTube. Aly Bain https://youtu.be/6nbOaPN5toM Ross Couper https://youtu.be/eaT520u7aVA C...
2021-06-0629 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 04 - Growing Up In ShetlandThis week's podcast features special guest Drew Garrick, a Shetlander studying for his PhD in Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Hosts Emily and Bryden hear about Drew's experience growing up in a remote part of Shetland, his transition to life in Glasgow, how he ended up choosing his career path and his dreams for opportunities in the space sector in Shetland.
2021-05-2333 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 03 - Shetland and the PandemicThis week Emily's and Bryden's guest is Jim McConnachie of NHS Shetland, and he'll be talking about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Shetland and the space industry. Music is from James Salestrom, renowned US musician and son of Jim Salestrom, guitarist for Dolly Parton. Both visited Unst for the Shetland Reel Festival in 2015.
2021-05-1632 minRadio SaxaVordEpisode 02 - The Shetland Space CentreIn episode two, our young hosts Emily and Bryden speak to Scott Hammond, Chief Operating Officer of Shetland Space Centre. They hear about the plans to turn Unst into the UK’s spaceport of choice, the development of the company, the plans for the future, the Scottish space industry, and why Unst is the best location for a space centre.
2021-05-0935 min
Radio SaxaVordEpisode 01 - Pilot Welcome to Shetland Space Centre’s very own podcast, Radio Saxa Vord. In the first episode of Season 1, young hosts Emily Strang and Bryden Priest introduce themselves, Shetland and Unst, which is set to become the home of space launch in the UK next year. And there’s music from Aly Bain. There will be eight episodes in all in the first Season.
2021-05-0216 min
Right To BrydenRight To Bryden - S04E07 - Hopefully No Skipped FramesTim Allen:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tim-allen-accused-racism-spades-tom-hanks-145813851.html
Miley Cyrus:
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/06/12/miley-cyrus-apologizes-for-past-racist-comments-about-hip-hop/
John Dean:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/john-dean-on-trump-calling-him-a-loser-and-sleazebag-im-honored-to-be-on-his-enemies-list
McCarthy - pay hike:
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/447944-mccarthy-offers-support-for-lawmaker-pay-hike
2020 Dems:
https://morningconsult.com/2020-democratic-primary/
2019-06-132h 02Right To BrydenRight To Bryden - S04E07 - Hopefully No Skipped FramesTim Allen:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tim-allen-accused-racism-spades-tom-hanks-145813851.html
Miley Cyrus:
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/06/12/miley-cyrus-apologizes-for-past-racist-comments-about-hip-hop/
John Dean:
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/john-dean-on-trump-calling-him-a-loser-and-sleazebag-im-honored-to-be-on-his-enemies-list
McCarthy - pay hike:
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/447944-mccarthy-offers-support-for-lawmaker-pay-hike
2020 Dems:
https://morningconsult.com/2020-democratic-primary/
2019-06-132h 02