This Week in Space (Audio)

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Jared Isaacman

The new space age is upon us, and This Week in Space leaves no topic untouched. Every Friday, join Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine, Rod Pyle and Managing Editor of Space.com, Tariq Malik as they explore everything related to the cosmos. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podca... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	213	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	AstronomyScienceTechnology

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TWiS 215: Disclosure Day - With Dr. David Brin

If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, a... more

19 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine

There are NASA Administrators, and then there are NASA Administrators—all are very accomplished individuals, but some stand out for their unique backgrounds and on-the-job successes, and Jim Bridenstine is one of the latter. Entering service as the n... more

12 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 9 min • Most popular

TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight

Recorded live from the International Space Development Conference in McLean, Virginia, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend and former Johnson Space Center director Gerry Griffin. Griffin takes us on a journey through his extraordinar... more

5 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 22 min • Popular

TWiS 212: Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base - What New Glenn's Explosion Means for NASA's Moon Base

What a wild week in space news! We were all set to discuss Starship Test Flight 12 and NASA's recent press conference updating their lunar base plans, when on Thursday night, Blue Origin lost a New Glenn rocket on the pad during a static test. The ex... more

29 May 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

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Recent Guests

Jim Bridenstine

Former NASA Administrator, former Congressman, Naval Aviator, CEO of Quantum Space

Quantum Space / NASA / U.S. Government

Episode: TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine

Gerry Griffin

Apollo Flight Director, former Director of Johnson Space Center

NASA

Episode: TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight

Jerry Griffin

Apollo flight director

NASA/JSC

Episode: TWiS 212: Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base - What New Glenn's Explosion Means for NASA's Moon Base

Jacob Scoccimerra

Founder of Monolith Space

Monolith Space | Harrisburg University collaboration

Episode: TWiS 211: Oysters in Space - With Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space

Robert Lillis

Principal Investigator, ESCAPADE Mission; associate director, UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory; planetary space physicist and geophysicist

UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory

Episode: TWiS 210: ESCAPADES at Mars - Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission

Garrett Reisman

Astronaut, co-founder of Astronauts for America

Astronauts for America

Episode: TWiS 209: Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out

Steve Lindsey

Astronaut, co-founder of Astronauts for America

Astronauts for America

Episode: TWiS 209: Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out

Jennifer Vaughn

CEO of The Planetary Society, introduced as guest

The Planetary Society

Episode: TWiS 207: What, This Again? - Attempted Cuts to the NASA Budget

Brianne Suldovsky

Associate Professor at Portland State University in Mass Communications

Portland State University

Episode: TWiS 206: I Want to Believe - When We Meet the Aliens

Hosts

Rod Pyle

Host with Ad Astra Magazine and Space.com affiliations; editor-in-chief roles; longstanding space journalist and educator.

Tariq Malik

Co-host; Managing Editor at Space.com; long-standing space journalist.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 280 ratings

Please don’t eat while your talking. 🤦‍♂️
Seriously, gross
Apple Podcasts
4
jaysurf
United States2 months ago
Great
Toujours hâte au prochain épisode!!! Thanks guys!
Apple Podcasts
5
Pierre Quebec
Canada4 months ago
Informative and entertaining
Rod and Tariq put on an entertaining show full of informative stories and interesting guests. I’ve enjoyed tuning in for years. To all the reviews complaining about the so-called political nature of this show please grow up. I listen to podcasts for information and often opinions other than mine talk to a mirror if you only want to hear what you already know. Keep up the great work guys.
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5
eyeintheskytn
United States9 months ago
Episode 178, "Tell it to the Mountain," was not about space
This Week in Space is usually very good, but this episode went down a political rabbit hole. Some episodes touch on national politics, but they stick to relevant topics (e.g., NASA budget, administration priorities). This episode fell off the wagon with a political wanna-be spouting about the 1st Amendment, Texas politics and other topics unrelated to space. I couldn't finish the episode. I'm not going to unsubscribe - yet. Hopefully this is a single aberration. If it happens again, count me out... more
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BL Commuter
United States9 months ago
This week in (Space) politics.
Absolutely horrible show last Friday . An entire show dedicated to Trump Bashing. Greatly enjoyed your show however am now unfollowing.
Apple Podcasts
5
RetiredSailor1234
United States9 months ago

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Energetic banter and humor balance technical depth and lighthearted moments.

Occasional political discussions; some listeners feel it's off-topic or biased.

Strong guest diversity; high-quality interviews with space scientists and policy figures.

Engaging hosts with accessible space news and in-depth guests.

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Apple Podcasts	#13	United States/Science/Astronomy
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Apple Podcasts	#8	United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy
Apple Podcasts	#21	Canada/Science/Astronomy
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TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight

Q: What was Apollo 1's impact on the way NASA approached subsequent missions?

Apollo 1 underscored the dangers of hardware and procedures, prompting NASA to overhaul safety practices, hatch designs, and operational readiness, which in turn strengthened the mission control culture and the readiness for later missions like Apollo 7 through 11.

TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight

Q: How did you end up in spaceflight leadership, and what shaped your path to becoming a flight director?

I started as an aeronautical engineer with no space curriculum, moved into a fighter squadron, and through persistence and opportunities on the Hill, I transitioned into mission control where I learned the ropes and ultimately became a flight director after years of training and leadership changes.

TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine

Q: How do you see public–private partnerships evolving with the Space Force and new space contracts?

He discusses distributing space architecture, moving toward high-energy, modular satellites, and leveraging private capital to accelerate development while preserving national security and alliance-building objectives.

TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine

Q: What was the strategy to secure Artemis bipartisan support in Congress?

He explains engaging with key stakeholders across parties, including a town hall with Speaker Pelosi, using public communication and visible collaboration to maintain Artemis through administrations, and avoiding political cannibalization of funds by securing new resources.

TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine

Q: What was your path to space and how did that shape your approach as NASA Administrator?

Bridenstine describes a career trajectory from Congress and space-weather focus to leading NASA, highlighting how his legislative background and emphasis on space as a national security and economic driver informed his management approach and Artemis planning.

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Two seasoned space journalists cover a broad mix of space news, policy, and exploration, pairing sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes frequently blend updates on Artemis, lunar exploration, private sector involvement, and international space policy with in-depth interviews from scientists, engineers, and mission leaders. A standout is the host banter and willingness to tackle both technical topics and the political/posture surrounding space programs, making it a go-to for listeners who want both context and color around how space endeavors unfold in the real world.

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3. Jerry Griffin
4. Jacob Scoccimerra
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6. Garrett Reisman
7. Steve Lindsey
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