
Let's talk SPACE, and let's keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let be serve as your guide. I'll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there's always something new to discover! Join me and find... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 287 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyNatural SciencesScience | |||

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 shuttle veteran, and author of his new book, Eyes to the Stars, A Memoir for the Spa... more
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 inconvenience!
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Dr. Danny Jaques, a 36-year veteran science educator, Space... more
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 major updates on what's happened since STORIES of Space submitted its community dat... more
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 page to the silver screen.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to ALL of Beth Mund’s Casual Space podcasts. I find it very refreshing to get a wide variety of differing perspectives and insights from individuals associated with space. I look forward to listening to each new episode. D. Jaques. Ed.D
Every week I’m amazed at the influential people who are innovating in the space industry. Host and keynote speaker Beth Mund is a lifelong space fan, Space Camp alumni, and professional communicator who worked at NASA JSC during a critical point of modern history. She is very knowledgeable about the history, people, and future of space exploration. Her love of space and respect for space leaders shines through in every episode. Featuring non-traditional space industry careers, she helps us all u... more
This is a great podcast. I enjoy all of the episodes and learn so much about space. -izzy
This is a great podcast. I enjoy all of the episodes and learn so much about space. -izzy
I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to ALL of Beth Mund’s Casual Space podcasts. I find it very refreshing to get a wide variety of differing perspectives and insights from individuals associated with space. I look forward to listening to each new episode.
D. Jaques. Ed.D
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Casual Space offers relaxed, approachable conversations about space, science, and exploration, often featuring space education, public outreach, and storytelling initiatives. Episodes frequently center on missions, collaborations between space organizations and educators, and ways to engage broad audiences—especially students and families—in space topics. A notable pattern is leveraging art, storytelling, VR, and community-based projects to make space more accessible and inspiring. The host brings NASA public affairs experience to lively discussions, keeping the tone casual, informative, and engaging for a broad audience of space enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Recent guests on Casual Space include:
1. Steve Hawley
2. Danny Jaques
3. Josh Haynes
4. Dr. Sian Proctor
5. Josh Hanes
6. Jessica DeAngelo
7. Alex Martin
8. Mark O'Connell
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