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Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams is an examination of the past, present, and future of human spaceflight. Throughout the series, we'll examine the breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of the Universe and our place in it. We'll take a look at the brave individuals who work tirelessly to advance the frontiers of our understanding. We'll analyze the time-honored conce... more

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Recent Guests

Les Johnson
Physicist, author, and NASA technologist, co-founder of the Interstellar Research Group.
NASA
Episode: Interstellar Travel | A Conversation with Les Johnson | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Shawna Pandya
Astronaut, aquanaut, emergency aeromedical transport physician, scientist, explorer, and martial artist.
International Institute for Astronautical Sciences
Episode: Episode 103 - Space Medicine (with Dr. Shawna Pandya)
Bharti Sharma
Acclaimed geologist and founder of AADYA Planetary and Geoscience Research.
AADYA Geo Talks
Episode: Episode 101 - My Interview with AADYA Geo Talks
Dr. Sharma Panya
Commercial astronaut, aquanaut, physician, scientist and explorer
Episode: NASA's Budget for 2026: Tough Times Ahead
Rodrigo Schmitt
Aerospace Engineer, Astrophysicist, and Analog Astronaut
Episode: The Kerbal Space Program and Mission Design (feat. Dr. Rodrigo Schmitt)
Moriba Jah
Celestial steward and advocate for sustainability in space management
University of Texas at Austin, Privateer Space
Episode: Celestial Steward | A Conversation with Moriba Jah | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Keith Cowing
Founder of nasawatchastrobiology.com and a former NASA scientist
Episode: WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing (Part II) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Will Grundy
An astronomer and planetary scientist, member of the New Horizons mission science team.
Episode: Pluto and the Great Planet Debate | A Conversation with Dr. Will Grundy | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Kenneth Goodis-Gordon
Ph.D. candidate at the University of Central Florida specializing in exoplanets and brown dwarfs
University of Central Florida
Episode: The Coming Age of Astrobiology with Kenneth Goodis-Gordon | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams

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Matthew S. Williams
Host of a podcast that explores the past, present, and future of human spaceflight, featuring extensive discussions about significant advancements in space science and technology with a range of expert guests.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    In short, probably one of the most beautifully crafted and presented podcasts that exists. Full of wonder, fact and awe. A superb achievement that entertains and educates while being told through incredible story telling. The amount of research that must go into this program is mind blowing. A true Masterpiece!

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Episode 103 - Space Medicine (with Dr. Shawna Pandya)
Q: What has been your experience in training for Mars missions?
Training includes dealing with isolation and confinement, emphasizing crew dynamics.
Episode 103 - Space Medicine (with Dr. Shawna Pandya)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how you came to where you are today?
I wanted to be an astronaut since I was a kid, inspired by Dr. Bondar's journey.
Episode 101 - My Interview with AADYA Geo Talks
Q: If you could choose one planet or moon to explore in depth, which would it be?
I would choose Proxima B for a close examination, as I want to see its surface conditions.
Episode 101 - My Interview with AADYA Geo Talks
Q: Is there any space mystery or topic you are currently obsessed with?
Currently, I'm trying to decode general relativity and understand the Hubble Telescope's findings.
Episode 101 - My Interview with AADYA Geo Talks
Q: What is your journey into space science?
I was fascinated by space and science, which led me to become a science communicator and a space journalist.

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