Ambient music podcast for the masses during their interplanetary explorations both mentally and physically. I’m your host, Tonepoet, and I’m here to provide you with the means to dream and mentally flourish. Download the mixes, turn on, tune in, sleep...
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Welcome to Gentleman SpaceMan’s Atomic Hideout - where each week we explore pulp science fiction stories from the Atomic Age, and beyond.
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What would happen if you fell into a black hole? How big is the universe? Just what the heck is a quasar, anyway? You've got questions, and astrophysicist Paul Sutter has the answers! Submit questions via Twitter using #AskASpaceman or post to facebook.com/PaulMattSutter. Every week you will come closer to COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF TIME AND SPACE!
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There are a lot of fans out there, but how did they, and more importantly, how can you, turn your passion into something creative? Join us each week as we meet fans who have moved from being consumers to creators. If your interests spring from speculative fiction and related fandoms, join us; whether you’re a model builder, cosplayer, artist, writer, fan-publisher, or club organizer, you’ll find something of interest with The Halfling and the Spaceman!
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Hey there Starstuff! Spaceman’s the name, science is my game. I'm here demystifying the complexities of the universe and changing your world. Whether you have an interest in science or just want to know what makes the world tick, you are bound for a stellar time! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spacemanshow/support
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AaS! 223: Why is it So Hard to Return to the Moon?
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If we went to the Moon already, why can’t we go back so easily? What technology have we lost? What are we trying to do differently? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. Visit BetterHelp …
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Janet, Convention Chair of AtomaCon -- North Charleston, SC
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We got the chance to talk with Janet, organizer of AtomaCon in North Charleston, SC., which is a multi-fandom convention held each spring. She’s been in the con business for years and had a lot to talk about! References and Links: http://atomacon.org/ https://www.facebook.com/atomacon.org --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is li…
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drifting to the Imaginary North
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Guten Morgen/Tag/Abend/Nacht (CIRCLE ONLY ONE, PLEASE), dear listeners. I am ecstatic to be able to deliver to you a uniquely fresh tapestry of solace and beauty. This quest was brought to life from a single entity that ascends skyward to the highest reaches of the IMAGINARY NORTH. You might be asking 'well, what makes THIS particular episode so un…
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Julese and Nikki of the Charleston Absent Friends Shadowcast
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We were so excited to have Jules and Nikki of Charleston’s Absent Friends cast on for a chat! They are part of a shadow cast group based in Charleston S.C. Find out exactly what shadowcasting is and how they came to be involved. References and Links: https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonsAbsentFriends https://www.instagram.com/charlestonsabsentfriend…
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We were glad to talk with author CJ Hosack. The Slayer’s Magic is her first book in The Beads of Bone series. She’s also a wannabe dress historian and has worked with museums on historical dress recreation. References and Links: https://cjhosack.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribu…
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AaS! 222: What is the Most Distant Thing We Can See?
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What’s the most distant thing we can see with the naked eye? What about with a telescope? What about at other wavelengths? Is there anything more to see? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best s…
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David Moody, Game Tester, Miniatures Painter, Dance Instructor, and Geek
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We had a great conversation with our friend David Moody! He’s a beta-tester for RPGs, MMOs, and video games. He’s also an accomplished miniature painter and dance instructor! References and Links: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069413186726 https://www.facebook.com/ItMtD/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is license…
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Casey Berger, Author and Computational Physicist
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We had an interesting conversation with Casey Berger. Casey is a writer and computational physicist, author of the Resonance Saga, a military sci-fi series. References and Links: https://www.caseybergerbooks.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecomm…
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Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-12: A Bad Da for Sales
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A Bad Day for Sales By Fritz Leiber Don't wait to "Get 'em while they're hot." By then, it is too late to get them of all! In our final episode of The Atomic Hideout, we meet a salesman. Or rather, a salesbot, on a day that just may not pay off to be in the sales business. Written by Fritz Leiber Narrated by Brad Grochowski Originally published in …
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AaS! 221: Will Emergent Gravity Rewrite Physics?
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What is “emergence” in physics and why is it a big deal? What would it mean for gravity to be emergent? How would we have to rewrite the laws of physics? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best s…
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Jason Hyndman, Voice Over and Mo-Cap Artist, Actor
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We got to talk with Jason Hyndman, a voice over actor. He’s also a film and theater actor, writer, and a local Shakespeare Company Founder! --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-fre…
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Benaisha Doctor and Ivet Pruner, Happiness Productions
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Today we have a different type of show today. We’ve been talking with Benaisha Doctor and Ivet Pruner, founders of Happiness Productions. They talked talk with us about their LLC and their project “Just Two Questions. It’ll leave you asking, what makes you happy? References and Links: https://www.youtube.com/@JustTwoQuestions https://just2questions…
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the sunbeam (that burns through the shadows)
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Dear listeners, I have yet another very important tale for you today, and one of absolute truth! This is above and beyond the tale that I laid upon your mind in the podcast Camping Under The Stars, Vol. 5 (Sanctuary), which was a mere 2 weeks of living off of the land and surviving on hot dogs, bananas, and peanut butter. Dear listeners, this tale …
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AaS! 220: Will Our Universe End in a Big Rip?
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How can a “big rip” tear the universe apart? What does that mean for existence itself? Is it going to happen, and what are we doing to find out? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. Visi…
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Richard Siebigertroth and Cynthia Hardesty, Comedians, Cosplayers, and Builders
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We've been talking with Richard Siebigertroth and Cynthia Hardesty of Luna-C Productions. They are part of a comedy troupe that writes and performs live vaudeville style, sci-fi based sketch comedy. They're also in to other fan activities such as Old Dominion Daleks! This was a fun conversation! References and Links: https://www.facebook.com/OldDom…
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AaS! 219: What's the Best Way to Defend Our Planet?
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How do we track dangerous asteroids? What can impacts do to us? What do we plan to do if The Big One is headed for us? Is Armageddon a documentary? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. V…
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Janet and Roger talk about connecting with other fans through common interests. References and Links: https://halflingandspaceman.com --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/inde…
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AaS! 218: How Do We Know What the Milky Way Looks Like?
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Why is it so hard to get a picture of the Milky Way? How much of our galaxy have we mapped? What the heck is a “barred spiral” and what does that have to do with our core? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to…
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Lou Kemp, Author We had a chance to talk with author Lou Kemp. Her earlier works were in horror and suspense, but later works including The Celwyn Series are more magical realism, mystery, and adventure References and Links: https://loukemp.com/ --- Music in this episode: Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution …
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William Tracy, Author and Publisher
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William Tracy, Author and Publisher William Tracy is self-proclaimed creator of strange worlds and interesting people. He's also the mind behind Space Wizard Science Fantasy. William talks to us about his fiction and the works that he publishes. If you're looking to break out of the typical fantasy fare that borrows way too much from Tolkien and a …
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Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-11: Stand By For Mars!, Chapter 5
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Stand By For Mars! - CHAPTER 5 A TOM CORBETT Space Cadet Adventure We're exploring this novel a few chapters at a time, interspersed throughout each series. We return for our fourth visit to this story, with chapter 5. Stand by for Mars! is the first of eight novels written between 1952 and 1956. It features a young Tom Corbett who is trying to ful…
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AaS! 217: Will We Achieve Fusion Power Soon?
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How do we achieve nuclear fusion in the laboratory? What are some experiments that are trying to achieve fusion power generation? Why is it so difficult? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best s…
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guest mix: artificial owl recordings label mix
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Hello, dear listeners. Today, I have a special guest mix by a label that I follow and truly love. ARTIFICIAL OWL RECORDINGS is a new and mighty label whose mission is to break down the traditional walls of predictable ho-hum ambient and introduce deeper atmospheres and wider spectrums of sound into our universes. I was fortunate to have been given …
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Fraser Sherman, Author We had a great time reconnecting with author Fraser Sherman. He’s written works such as “Questionable Minds “, “Sex for Dinner, and Death for Breakfast”, which is a look at James Bond on screen, and “19 Infinity” which is a collection of short fantasy stories set in the 1940s. He’s written these and so much more. References a…
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Greg Porter, Game Designer and Publisher
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Greg Porter, Game Designer and Publisher We had a great time talking with Greg Porter. Greg is the founder of Blacksburg Tactical Research Center or BTRC, which is a game publishing company that may be best known for the game Macho Women with Guns. References and Links: https://www.btrc.net/ ---------- Catching Up With... Howard A. Jones This week,…
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Avery Wild, Convention Chair Ret-Con
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Today we're talking with Avery Wild, the organizer and convention chair for Ret-Con. Ret-Con is a literary focused, speculative fiction convention serving the Raleigh-Durham Metro Area of North Carolina. In addition to founding Ret-Con, Avery is an alumni of Illogicon, and has also worked at the Katsucon anime convention in National Harbor, MD. Ave…
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AaS! 216: Do Aliens Look Like Us?
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Is evolution universal throughout the cosmos? What are the different forms that life can take? When did life first appear in the universe? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/spaceman and get on your way to being your best self. Visit Bett…
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Josh Burkey, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate
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A Conversation With... Josh Burkey, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate Today we are very excited to be talking to Josh Burkey, of the multi-media non-profit Victims and Villains. Josh talks about the non-profit, how fandom can help with issues surrounding mental health, and the two podcasts he hosts for their podcast network. References and Links…
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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann, Author
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A Conversation With Author Joel Flanagan-Grannemann We've been talking to Joel Flannigan-Granneman. He’s written several fantasy books and stories, including the recently released Fairy Court in Exile, which is the third book in the Servants of the Moon and Sun series. References and Links: ---- Catching Up With Author Wole Talabi We've been catchi…
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Atomic Hideout, Episode 2-10: Ask A Foolish Question
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Ask A Foolish Question By Robert Sheckly It's well established now that the way you put a question often determines not only the answer you'll get, but the type of answer possible. So ... a mechanical answerer, geared to produce the ultimate revelations in reference to anything you want to know, might have unsuspected limitations. Written by Robert…
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AaS! 215: How Does Science Regain Trust?
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What forces people to lose trust in science? How does this affect the process of science itself? What are scientists doing to make this worse? How can we fix it? In this special episode themed from my latest book, I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at bett…
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