The Burn Sequence

Episode 11: Santa Claus

This holiday season, Santa joined us for a special, scripted episode with the elves keeping careful watch to ensure no North Pole secrets were revealed. Santa Claus share

Episode 10: Destin Sandlin

Tory Bruno and Destin Sandlin explore the fascinating world of rocket science and engineering. They discuss Destin's journey from a mechanical engineer to a prominent STE

Episode 8: Butch Wilmore

Tory Bruno and astronaut Butch Wilmore discuss the significance of space exploration, sharing personal experiences from their careers. They delve into the intricacies of

Episode 7: Dr. Miles Yu

Tory Bruno and Dr. Miles Yu discuss the growing threat posed by China, particularly in terms of military buildup, strategic competition, and the importance of Taiwan. The

Episode 6: Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

This episode features Tory Bruno and Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen who served as NASA’s Science Mission Directorate associate administrator from 2016 to 2022, leading one of the m

Episode 5: Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno

She helped build the U.S. Space Force. She was the first woman general officer in its history. Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno (Ret.) joins Tory Bruno to discuss deterrence, the or

Episode 4: Amanda Bacchetti

Vulcan isn’t just another rocket. It’s America’s most advanced launch system. Guest Amanda Bacchetti, Vehicle Upgrades Director at ULA, joins The Burn Sequence to break d

Episode 3: Jeff Armstrong

Space tech, innovation, and inspiring the next generation. Cal Poly President Jeff Armstrong joins Tory to discuss the demand for engineers, STEM education, and sparking

Episode 2: Jim Bridenstine

The second episode of the Burn Sequence featuring special guest Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator and member of Congress discuss space technology, global rivals,

Episode 1: General Lester L. Lyles

The Burn Sequence episode 1 featuring special guest General Les Lyles discussing the future of space deterrence including the Golden Dome, missile technology, anti-satell

Episode 9: Rob Meyerson

Tory Bruno and Rob Meyerson discuss the potential of harvesting natural resources from space, focusing on the Moon and helium-3. They explore the importance of sustainabi