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Failure To Launch

Failure To Launch Podcast
Apollo 1
Operation Argus
Soyuz 11
Nicholas Christofilos
Max Valier
Rocketry
Ballooning
Nuclear Weapons
NASA
Solaris
Death Of Astronauts
Spacecraft Systems
Apollo Program
Sputnik
Cold War
Gus Grissom
Ed White
Roger Chaffee
Soviet Space Program
Moscow-Cassiopeia

This is a podcast about all the mistakes, failures, and explosions that made space exploration possible.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes94Founded4 years ago
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Welcome to the first Failure To Launch Questions & Answers episode! Pulling together questions ask... more

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We are back and continuing our series on Mittelwerk-Dora, the rocket factory concentration camp that churned out Hitler's Vengeance weapons. In Part 3, we cover the foundation of the factory itself, its first months of operation, and... more

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This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest of the episode and unlock more bonus content, consider supporting Failure To Launch on Patreon.

We're back and joined by host of The Socialist Shelf podcast Jacob Dallas to talk about 2025's Mic... more

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The Soviet Everyman. The Mayor of Star City. The Crusader Against Hipsters. This week, we're joined by podcast host and comedian Milo Edwards to talk about Yuri Gagarin's colourful post-flight career: becoming a manosphere influencer and the divine r... more

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Recent Guests

Milo Edwards
Comedian and podcaster
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Episode: Yuri Gagarin, The Soviet Andrew Tate (w. Milo Edwards)
Joe Kassabian
Historian and host of the Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast
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Episode: Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (w. Joe Kassabian)
Dan Friesen
Host of the Knowledge Fight podcast
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Episode: The Cosmology of Alex Jones (w. Dan Friesen)
Robin Sheher
An instrumentation and controls engineer specializing in ground and launch ops instrumentation.
NASA
Episode: Soyuz T-10A
Chris Ehem
Rocket test engineer and self-proclaimed biggest solid fuel fan.
Episode: Part 3: Jack Parsons and Babalon
Chris Heaham
Space industry engineer working on rocket engine tests and a solid rocket enthusiast.
Episode: Part 2: Jack Parsons. Devil Summoner, Rocket Scientist, YA Author
Josh Boerman
Host of the Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast, discussing media narratives.
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Episode: Toyohiro Akiyama & Glavkosmos (w. Josh Boerman)
Jake Rockatansky
Conspiracy expert and one of the hosts of the QAA podcast
QAA Podcast
Episode: Lost Cosmonauts (w. Jake Rockatansky)
Dumitru Dorin Prunariu
First Romanian in space
Romanian Space Agency
Episode: Dumitru Prunariu, Covered Up for Being Too Cool

Hosts

Quinn Heaham
Chris Heaham
Harold
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 213 ratings
  • Great content and great banter

    Love this podcast! They dive into subjects that mainstream space history glosses over and talk about some amazing topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twisted_Lazarus
    United States4 months ago
  • Really interesting podcast! Treats the topics with a lot of obvious passion and care, and goes to great lengths at times to debunk falsehoods that are just considered accepted fact to many people. Good stuff

    Podcast Addict
    5
    wonkledonkle
    4 months ago
  • Excellent grain geometry

    Great show. Super nerdy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NikolaiGranakov
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent mix of great scholarship and humor. One of my favorite podcasts and I love to recommend it to people remotely interested in space shit.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fourthmarker
    9 months ago
  • Here from LLbD. Enjoyed every episode so for. Great podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Neph1976
    a year ago

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*PREVIEW* FTL | Q&A #1
Q: What piece of media, books, movies, music, games of any sort or other podcasts did you consume recently?
Hosts mentioned watching 'Foundation,' discussing its new take on classic sci-fi.
The Cosmology of Alex Jones (w. Dan Friesen)
Q: What does Alex Jones believe humanity's future in space entails?
He seems to envision interplanetary colonization as part of God's plan, but mixed with a bizarre spiritual warfare against demons.
The Cosmology of Alex Jones (w. Dan Friesen)
Q: How does Alex Jones' belief system relate to classic conspiracy theories?
He generally didn't support classic space conspiracy theories, taking a contrarian stance instead, often providing his own spin on them.
Soyuz T-10A
Q: What is a weirdly annoying thing to measure or deal with in your work?
Changing the down conductors was annoying, especially when the cables were installed incorrectly.
Soyuz T-10A
Q: What did you expect to be the most difficult part of your job and what did it actually turn out to be?
I thought the most difficult part of my job would be launch operations during countdown, but it turned out to be organized chaos and a lot of sitting in chairs.

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Focusing on the myriad mistakes and failures that have shaped the history of space exploration, the content is rich with anecdotes and discussions that highlight the unpredictable nature of scientific endeavors. Episodes often feature deep dives into historical events, notable mishaps, and technical challenges faced by space missions, providing valuable insights into the lessons learned from these experiences. There is also a significant emphasis on the quirky and humorous aspects of space history, with hosts blending informative commentary with lighthearted banter, making complex topics engaging and accessible to a broader audience. The unique approach of analyzing failures rather than just successes is intended to shed light on the resili... more

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