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All Episodes
In case you missed an older episode or you would like to start from the beginning of The Casual Space Podcast journey, you will find every episode here.
241: Through These Doors - Danny Jaques
In this episode of Through These Doors, Chris Key, Josh Whitfield, and Beth Mund sit down with Danny Jaques, a Space Camp Hall of Fame inductee and passionate educator dedicated to inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts.
240: Through These Doors - Jennifer Heldmann
In this episode of Through These Doors, Chris Key, Josh Whitfield, and Beth Mund sit down with Dr. Jennifer Heldmann, a NASA planetary scientist whose passion for space began at Space Camp and led to a groundbreaking career at NASA.
239: Through These Doors - Diallo Wallace
In this episode of the Casual Space Podcast, Beth Mund chats with Diallo Wallace—a naval aviator turned high school teacher who’s all about inspiring the next generation of space lovers.
238: Through These Doors - Melanie Sinohni
This time, we hear from Melanie, a former camper who attended Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SIVIS).
237: Through These Doors - Dan Oates
Join Beth, Josh, and Chris as they explore the incredible journey of Dan Oates, his dedication to helping students experience the wonders of space.
236: Through These Doors - Ruth Marie Oliver
Whether you're a future camper, a parent, or simply curious about the magic of Space Camp, this episode is filled with inspiring stories, heartfelt gratitude, and a reminder that finding your tribe can change your life.
235: Through These Doors - Ed Van Cise
Our special guest today is none other than Ed Van Cise, NASA’s 78th Flight Director, know by his call sign “Carbon Flight”
234: Through These Doors - Andrea Hanson
Andrea shares her incredible journey from being introduced to Space Camp in college to becoming a Space Camp Hall of Famer. She spills the secrets of her time as a crew trainer and how it launched her career in the aerospace industry.
233: Casual Space Podcast SUMMER Series: (Summer-ease): Confident as a Goose
Tune in for a lively conversation filled with humor, practical tips, and a lot of heart. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to embrace your confidence!
232: Imagineering for the Future: Disney Innovation and Space Exploration PART 2
From animatronic presidents to the dream of living on the Moon EPCOT-style, discover how Walt Disney's visionary ideas continue to influence the future of space exploration.
231: The Power of STORY: Summer Camp
In this episode, we dive into the stories of Space Camp Alumni whose impressive careers within the space industry and as lifelong learners all began when they walked "through these doors" at the historic US. Space and Rocket Center.
230: Imagineering the Future: Disney Innovation and Space Exploration
This week, in our ongoing summer series, “Summer-ease,” we meet at the intersection of innovation, Disney, and space exploration.
229: Casual Space Podcast SUMMER Series: Is There Such a Thing as a “Bad” Space Movie?
In this third summary (summer-ease) episode of Casual Space, Chad and I plunge into the whimsical world of space movies, from makeshift force fields to mutant monsters born from nuclear waste.
228: Casual Space Podcast SUMMER Series: Summaries (Summer-ease): Professional Grace
On this 2nd summaries (summer-ease) episode, Beth welcomes her colleague, media host and longtime Disney cast member Hannah Stanley
227: Casual Space Podcast SUMMER Series: Summaries (Summer-ease): Staying Curious
This week’s Summer-ease theme: Staying Curious
226: Congratulations, Explorers!
Last spring, Beth Mund delivered the commencement speech at her alma matter, Loras College. Here is the recording of her speech, never before released.
225: Open Your Binder and Work the Crisis. Featuring Communications Expert Sean Wilson
his conversation is full of surprises, some “insider” tales, career wisdom from lessons learned, and, of course- laughter looking back on it all (and a promise of more stories to come).
224: You’re Never Too Old to Chase Your Dreams- Just Ask Danny Jaques
You’re Never Too Old to Chase Your Dreams- Just Ask Danny Jaques