Casual Space

287: Drive Me to the Moon with Chris Lockett of Castrol

  What keeps a Mars rover running after 14 years on another planet? What fixed a juddering solar array on the International Space Station? And what tiny robot — small e

286: Eyes to the Stars with Dr. Steve Hawley, NASA Shuttle Astronaut

What does it take to go from studying the universe… to flying through it? On this episode of Casual Space, Beth welcomes Dr. Steven A. Hawley—NASA astronaut, space shut

285: Did the "Project Hail Mary" Film Stick the Landing? / ft. Dr. Danny Jaques

An earlier version of this episode got corrupted on export, so the audio cut out part of the way into the episode. That has been fixed in this version. Apologies for the

284: Etched in Crystal: Putting 3,237 Stories Onto a Lunar Rover

Josh Hanes, whose work at Uplift Aerospace focuses on expanding access to space through student-centered education and immersive experiences, returns to the show with maj

283: How Will Project Hail Mary Make the Leap from Book to Silver Screen?

Have you read "Project Hail Mary," by Andy Weir? No spoilers in this episode, as Beth reviews three of the main characters, and wonders how they will make the leap from p

282: Five STORIES Going to the Moon

The deadline for submitting stories to the Moon on MISSION 06 with STORIES of Space has been extended to December 28! In this episode, Beth selects & shares five recently

281: STORIES of Space is Going to the Moon with Uplift Aerospace

This week on Casual Space, Beth is joined by two extraordinary guests: Josh Hanes, CEO of Uplift Aerospace and Dr. Sian Proctor, astronaut, artist, educator, and founder

280: The View from the Launch Pad: Steve Matier on Building Canada's Spaceport

This week on Casual Space, Beth welcomes back a very special guest: Stephen Matier, President & CEO of Maritime Launch Services, to celebrate Canada's history-making comm

279: The Everyday Adventure That Changes Everything with Jessica DeAngelo

This week on the Casual Space Podcast, I'm joined by my friend, adventurer, and all-around visionary Jessica DeAngelo — founder of Hike to Become®, author of the internat

278: From Spacewalks to Service: Astronaut Mike Foreman on a Career of Service and Exploration

What does life after space look like for an astronaut? For Mike Foreman, it looks like community, connection, and continuing to serve — just a little closer to Earth. M

277: Launching from Nova Scotia: STORIES of Space MISSION 03

In this exciting new episode of Casual Space, Beth is joined by Alex Martin to share all the details about STORIES of Space MISSION 03, launching soon from Canada's first

276: Behind the Scenes: The Challenges and Lessons Learned by Exploring Underwater on MISSION 05

This week on Casual Space, Beth is joined by Alex and Chad for a lively and candid conversation about their unforgettable underwater MISSION 05 STORIES of Space adventure

275: Disney Persistence: Why Foundations Matter More Than "Perfect Timing"

What if Walt Disney's real magic wasn't perfection…but persistence?   In this episode, Beth takes you behind the myths of creative genius to explore how Disney built

274: Space Inspired Reads: A Fall Wish List

It's that time of year for back-to-school!  What does that mean for grown-ups and space explorers like us? For me,it means diving into the stack of books that keep me lea

273: Our Ocean Adventure That Proved Stories Give Exploration

Something magical happens when you bring the right people, the right purpose, and one wild idea together — and then take it 30 feet below the ocean's surface. In this e

272: Summer-ease Series: STORIES of Space Underwater Invitation

In this episode, Beth introduces and personally invites you to join MISSION 05: STORIES of the Sea, the latest adventure from STORIES of Space — and it's unlike anything

271: Summer-ease Series "One More Thing" Almost Cost Me An EPIC Family Vacation

Ever feel like you can't take a break because there's always one more thing to do? In this heartfelt episode in the abbreviated Summer-ease (summeries) series, host Bet

270: John A. Read, Space Systems Engineer, Author and Astronomer

John A. Read is no stranger to reaching for the stars—both figuratively and literally. Fresh off earning his Master's in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins (wit

269: Mark O'Connell, Author of The Year Science Changed Everything

Mark O'Connell returns to Casual Space to discuss one of the most extraordinary scientific collaborations in human history: the 1957 International Geophysical Year. With

268: Stargazing, Friendship & Following Your Curiosity — with Kevin Rehberg of ClearSky Events

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wished someone could walk you through the wonders above your head — without needing a PhD for confusing telescope parts? Well, yo