Cosmic Radio

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Cosmic Radio Interview with Engineer Eric Rice from...

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/10/01

Join me as we speak with Jet Propulsion Engineer Eric Rice. Eric is the Mission Operations Manager (MOM) on NASA's SPHEREx Mission. SPHEREx stands for:Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer That's a mouth-full!SPHEREx is an infrared space telescope that will collect data on more than 450 million galaxies along with more than 100 million stars in the Milky Way in order to explore the origins of the Universe.Eric explains how this unique

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60:21

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Linda Spilker from JPL

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/09/01

Can you believe Dr. Linda Spilker's first professional job was working for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory?! My first job was working at a vet office cleaning cages. I digress..... Join me as we speak to the world famous Dr. Linda Spilker. As the Lead Planetary Scientist on the CURRENT Voyager Mission (49 year strong!), she will update us on the twin Voyager's health and status then speak to us about the Cassini Mission and all it's relevant and important scientific findings. Dr. Spilker is

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60:33

Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA's Europa Clipper...

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/07/29

Wanna know the "Ins and Outs" of NASA's Flagship Mission Europa Clipper? Then Join me as we speak to Real Time Flight Systems Engineers David Doody and Isabelle Erickson. Their passion and dedication to this exceptional mission make you want to know everything about Europa Clipper, the Jovian System and the universe for that matter! I learned so much and I hope that you do too! https://www.timeanddate.com/-check times and dates for Solar and Lunar Eclipses in YOUR

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58:21

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Wesley Chambers

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/07/01

Join me as we speak with Dr. Wesley Chambers, a Planetary Scientist, Physicist, and member of the PSI (Plume Surface Interaction) Team for NASA's Artemis Mission. Dr. Wesley Chambers works out of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center where he works as Deputy Principal Investigator for NASA's Plume-Surface Interaction Ground Test and Principal Investigator for Stereo Cameras for PSI Studies vehicle landing effects.Show Links:Lunar Surface Images:

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58:18

Cosmic Radio Interview with Beekeeper Carson Elmer

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/06/05

Join me on Cosmic Radio as we learn about Apis mellifera the honey bee and more! Carson Elmer, the most famous beekeeper in Mendocino County teaches us all about honey bees and the art and skill of beekeeping. So much to learn!Learn more about Carson Elmer: https://carsonandbees.com/The Honey Bee Health Coolilition Handbook: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/PolliNation Podcast-Thanks for the help!:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pollination-podcast/id1209328985Two Bees in a

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58:21

Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA's Dr. Emily Matula

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/05/01

Join me as we speak with this amazing researcher! She works at the McMurdo Station on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica during the Spring and Summer. The day after she arrives she is at the "coms" helping Artemis 2 Astronauts and astronaut candidates get into the space suits all while she is conducting research on algae that she hopes she can use to produce oxygen, scrub CO2, and grow to eat on future Lunar and Martian habitats. I'm exhausted just thinking about that work week. But just

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59:11

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Ashley Korzun

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/04/01

The excitement builds!!! Join me as we learn HOW rockets land on the moon and all the prep-work NASA is doing as we prepare to launch the Artemis 2 program*****A MANED SPACE MISSION TO THE MOON!!*****"We are going to the moon, but we are not going alone.." says Dr. Ashley Korzun. She is right, after you listen to this interview you too will understand that the Artemis Mission is a world-wide mission. Dr. Korzun teaches us what PSI is and how we are ready to land on the moon!GO PSI

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59:26

Cosmic Radio Interview about Artificial Intelligence...

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/03/06

We all hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Most of us use it in one way or another. Cosmic Radio speaks with Professor David Johnson from Mendocino Community College helps us to learn:What AI isHow to use it How to protect yourself against some bad players out there trying to get your information.There is so much to learn!!!In addition to that we will find out what's up in the March night sky and learn some ancient Greek mythology about Artificial Intelligence!!!!Sail:AWOLNATIONNASA

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58:16

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/02/06

Greeting Space Lovers and welcome back to Cosmic Radio. We have a great show this month. In the first part of the show we find out "What's up in the February night sky" and learn about the upcoming NASA Artemis II moon-launch and the return of The United States to the Moon. Then in the second part of the show we celebrate the return of Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the Principal Investigator of NASA's Psyche Mission: A Journey to a Metal World!Dr. Elkins-Tanton is going to update us on the

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59:09

Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA X-59 Test Pilot Nils...

Cosmic Radio ·

2026/01/02

Have you ever heard of NASA's new Quesst Mission? We have all the answers right here! Meet NASA Test Pilot Lils Larson, he is the first to fly NASA's X-59 experimental supersonic plane that is attempting to change the sonic boom out of a supersonic boom and change it to a "sonic thump"! NASA Quesst Mission: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/quesst/Nils Larson-Ret. USAF Lieutenant Colonel & NASA Test Pilot: https://www.nasa.gov/people/david-nils-larson/Supersonic Speed:

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58:07

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Masiero from...

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/12/07

Join me as we speak with Dr. Joseph Masiero from Caltech/IPAC. Dr. Masiero teaches us all about NEOs-"Near-Earth-Object" and the new NASA mission-NEO Surveyor that will Find Near Earth Objects before they find us!Dr. Joseph Masiero Bio: https://www.ipac.caltech.edu/science/staff/joe-masieroNASA Neo Surveyor Mission: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/neo-surveyor/Asteroid flying over Lake Erie:

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58:09

Cosmic Radio Interview Dr. Joseph Lazio from JPL's...

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/11/06

Join me as we learn more about the amazing radio antennas from the NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN). Last month we learned how the DSN communicates with mission spacecrafts. This month we learn about the research the antennas have been involved in and how the DSN will help the communications with our return to the moon on the Artemis Missions!!We also have some fun aboriginal mythology to learn!

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59:12

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Lazio from JPL

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/10/03

Join me as we speak with Dr. Joseph Lazio, Project Scientist from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Deep Space Network. Dr. Lazio explains what the Deep Space Network (DSN) his job at the DSN and explain how the DSN antennas are used to track and communicate with NASA spacecrafts and the amazing research the antennas perform. This is the first part of a two part series about the Deep Space Network. It's fascinating!Links:Pele Story: Pele: The Fire Goddess by Pua Kanaka 'ole Kanahele and

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58:55

Cosmic Radio Interview with Retired USAF Sergeant...

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/09/05

Join me as we learn what's up in the September 2025 night sky, delve into Samoan mythology then speak with Retired United States Airforce Sergeant Stanley Anderson. Stan served in the US Air Force, 1959–1979, retiring as a Master Sergeant, Computer Systems Superintendent. From 1968 to 1971 he was NCO–In-Charge of the Aircraft Operations Control Center, Patrick AFB, FL supporting Apollo missions 4 through 14 deploying Apollo Range Instrumentation Aircraft (ARIA) providing astronaut

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63:03

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Sarah Castro Wallace...

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/08/01

Join me on Cosmic Radio as we speak with NASA's Johnson Space microbiologist Dr. Sarah Castro Wallace. Dr. Wallace evaluates the performance of the MinION DNA sequencer in-flight on the International Space Station (ISS). She and her team are in charge of the environmental monitoring of the ISS. Dr. Wallace's passion for her work is evident in this interview. She makes microbiology and DNA sequencing in space sound more fun than a spacewalk!Check out these links:Dr. Wallace's work:

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109:27

Cosmic Radio Interview with Terry Henkel

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/07/01

Join Cosmic Radio for an interview with Cal Poly Humboldt's beloved Biology Professor Terry Henkel. Mycology is a mainstay of the Humboldt Botany Program with courses in mycology, forest pathology and mushroom identification. "My research investigates macrofungal biodiversity and ecological relationships in the remote tropical rainforests of South America's Guiana Shield and the Guineo-Congolian region of Central Africa. My lab also examines the overlooked but important roles that native

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74:47

Cosmic Radio Interview with Robert Douglas

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/06/06

Join me as we walk and talk through Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Mendocino County with Robert Douglas. Robert is a mycologist, biologist and Environmental Specialist with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention. As we walk and discover this magical forest, camping site and destination location for fungi foragers, you can hear the Noyo River, song birds and Robert belting out owl calls!!!!Keep in mind this podcast was not recorded in the studio, so you will hear

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64:11

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Heitman:...

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/05/02

Join me on Cosmic Radio as we speak with Dr. Joseph Heitman. Dr. Heitman is a professor and Chair of Molecular Biology and Professor in Medicine at Duke University and CIFAR's Co-Director for the "Fungal Kingdom: Threats and Opportunities" Research Program. Last month Dr. David Hibbett gave us an introduction into the fascinating study of the Fungal Kingdom. This month Dr. Heitman talks about the threats to humans, animals and plants by fungi and the breakthrough treatments and promising

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62:26

Cosmic Interview with Dr. David Hibbett; Biology...

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/04/04

Join me for a fascinating interview with Dr. David Hibbett, Biology Professor from Clark University who focuses on Evolutionary Mycology. Dr. Hibbett answers questions we all think about and want to know more about from the Fungal Kingdom. He is so fun and passionate about fungi and after listening to this interview, I hope that you will also become a "mycophile"!!! (lover of fungi)

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58:01

Cosmic Radio: Interview with Dr. Silvano Colombano

Cosmic Radio ·

2025/03/09

Join my for an amazing thought-provoking interview with Dr. Silvano Colombano! Dr. Colombano is a retired NASA Biophysicist. He is now working on his original doctoral thesis and writing a new paper about the Nature of Life: Implications for the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis.His computer modeling studies are helping Dr. Colombano understand the origins of life and how the languages of life, DNA coding, originate and work. Dr. Silvano was mind blowing!!!

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