The Space Between: Science Fiction to Science Future
By Meredith Mikell
The Space Between: Science Fiction to Science FutureApr 02, 2020
Episode 13 - Pandemic Pandemonium: In Hollywood and Beyond
Mike and Mer tackle our current situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how pandemics are portrayed in movies and TV. Join us for a glimpse at fact vs fiction and finding normal1cy in our new world.
Links discussed in the show:
What makes bats the perfects hosts for so many viruses? https://healthcareinamerica.us/what-makes-bats-the-perfect-hosts-for-so-many-viruses-3274c019bb4d
CDC Coronavirus Self-Check: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html
Episode 12: New Year, New Trek, New Space!
Happy New Year from Mike & Mer! In this episode, we discuss recent events in the world of Star Trek: pay tribute to some members of the Trek community who have passed, discuss Picard & Season 3 of Discovery. We also review some major milestones in space exploration, as well as some upcoming launch events.
We also discuss upcoming events for space enthusiasts:
- American Museum of Natural History, January 28 at 7 pm, Planetarium Show: Current Space Missions hosted by Brian Levine, Manager of Youth Programs and Emily Rice, an Astronomy Professor. More info at ticketing.amnh.org
- Kennedy Space Center Museum, January 17-19, Fly with an Astronaut: Former Astronaut Barbara Morgan. More info at kennedyspacecenter.com
- Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, January 24, Spitzer end of mission lecture, focusing on the infared observation of the universe for the past 16 years. More info at caltech.edu/vonkarman
Episode 11 - Fall Conventions & NASA Projections!
Join Mike and Mer as we recap the fall convention scene, discuss the recent buzz in the world of sci-fi TV, some key updates for NASA Insight, and Mer's cool field trip!
Also, it is The Space Between's 1st Birthday! Happy Anniversary to us!
Episode 10 - Remembering Aron Eisenberg
Episode 9: STLV 2019 Recap! At last!
At last! Mike & Mer reflect on Star Trek Las Vegas 2019, and discuss a couple of recent events in space exploration.
Episode 8: Mike Goes to Space Camp!
Join Mike & Mer as we recap our Apollo 11 50th Anniversary moments, hear Mike's awesome Space Camp stories, and find out what we will be up to at Star Trek Las Vegas this week!
Episode 7: Fly Me To The Moon
Join us as we recap some crucial current events! The most recent Falcon Heavy launch and its payload, the return of ISS astronauts, and the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary!
Show notes:
The Intrepid Museum & events: https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
Apollo 11 movie site: https://www.apollo11movie.com/
Episode 6: What Deep Space Nine Left Behind
Time to explore Terok Nor! Mike and Mer discuss the highly-anticipated Deep Space Nine documentary, What We Left Behind, as well as the role in the Star Trek fandom DS9 has had over the years. Not to mention, exciting upcoming space and Trek events!
Episode 5: Mike & Mer Take DC!
Hear all about the Planetary Society Congress Visit! Mike and Mer talk space advocacy and the major upcoming NASA initiatives.
Some resources for getting involved:
Join The Planetary Society: http://www.planetary.org/
Follow The Planetary Society on Twitter: @exploreplanets
Follow us on Twitter: @spacebetweenpod
Episode 4: The Orville, Short Treks, and More. Oh, Mars!
Mike & Mer take a look at the aliens of The Orville, the expansion of the Trek universe in the Discovery: Short Treks, and recent updates in Mars exploration.
Episode 3: A DISCO-Trek Special!
Mike & Mer get excited for the second season of Star Trek: Discovery, and discuss both the details of the first episode and the real-life plausibility of landing on asteroids. This episode DOES contain SPOILERS to DISCO Season 2, Episode 1.
Episode 2: Mars Mischief (Part 1)