Let's talk SPACE, and let's keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let me serve as your guide. I'll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there's always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!
Casual Space
Claim This Podcastby Beth Mund
288 episodes
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Let's talk SPACE, and let's keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let me serve as your guide. I'll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there's always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!
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Recent Episodes
April 24, 2026
287: Drive Me to the Moon with Chris Lockett of Castrol
Host Beth interviews Chris Lockett, Global Technology Director at Castrol, exploring how their lubrication technology enables Mars rovers and lunar missions.
April 10, 2026
286: Eyes to the Stars with Dr. Steve Hawley, NASA Shuttle Astronaut
<p dir="ltr">What does it take to go from studying the universe… to flying through it?</p> <p dir="ltr">On this episode of Casual Space, Beth welcomes Dr. Steven A. Hawley—NASA astronaut, space shuttle veteran, and author of his new book, Eyes to the Stars, A Memoir for the Space Shuttle Generation. Listen to enjoy the remarkable journey of a young astronomer from Kansas who never expected to become an astronaut—and what happened when he said "yes" anyway.</p> <p dir="ltr">Steve shares the quiet but powerful decisions that shaped his career: staying open to opportunity, embracing uncertainty, and trusting preparation when timing finally aligned. From his early fascination with astronomy to deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, this conversation reveals what spaceflight is really like—both technically and personally.</p> <p dir="ltr">You'll hear behind-the-scenes insights from the Space Shuttle era, including the realities of astronaut selection, the discipline of mission training, and the teamwork required to operate in one of the most high-risk environments humans have ever entered.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Resources & Links</h2> <p dir="ltr">Eyes to the Stars by Steve Hawley on Amazon: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Stars-Memoir-Shuttle-Generation/dp/1960259571/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GIU151HVWS0W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.05ixkxy6BcVi1xb98MDz0CIr_hjV93IdIL-ylvDhFX7czYVnghNHTbdE_TeC5niN86iCb6RzRLSJmCJFeduI2hCDRNztz7EeLoLOtafl93mlx5n7nMj60J46KquYsN3cN-oLPSjFjlTRf7qnde1RzSrt0l0DnmNBVpw-TS4p5ozDNjCye4HyYoELIL6EtHu87DxGid-RD9HQ_UUS-e5z3HTnPFqnnAFoOC0q5asHL0U.ey0VOzKnuqtC9S6TPZM86NOodUcVUPq0CHJYl47_BMY&dib_tag=se&keywords=eyes+to+the+stars&qid=1775839416&sprefix=Eyes+to+the+Stars%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Stars-Memoir-Shuttle-Generation/dp/1960259571</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Hubble Space Telescope <a href= "https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/">https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"> Artemis Program <a href= "https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/">https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/</a> </p> <p dir="ltr">Whether you're an aspiring astronaut, a space enthusiast, or someone navigating your own uncertain path—this episode is a reminder that the journey to the stars often begins with simply staying open to possibility.</p> <p> </p>
April 3, 2026
285: Did the "Project Hail Mary" Film Stick the Landing? / ft. Dr. Danny Jaques
<p>An earlier version of this episode got corrupted on export, so the audio cut out part of the way into the episode. That has been fixed in this version. Apologies for the inconvenience!</p> <p>-</p> <p>Dr. Danny Jaques, a 36-year veteran science educator, Space Camp Hall of Famer, and founder of Danny's Rocket Ranch, joins Beth for a review of the Project Hail Mary film adaptation.</p> <p>A lifelong educator who has taken nearly 600 students to Space Camp and spent decades bringing science to life in the classroom, Danny brings a perspective to this conversation that you simply cannot get anywhere else. Beth and Danny dig into what works, what got left on the cutting room floor, and what the film means for the next generation of students, astrobiologists, and space dreamers who will walk out of the theater wanting to know more.</p> <p>If you haven't read the book yet, consider this your sign. Then come back and listen to this.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Danny Jaques & Danny's Rocket Ranch</strong></p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href= "https://www.dannysrocketranch.com">https://www.dannysrocketranch.com</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href= "https://facebook.com/DannysRocketRanch">https://facebook.com/DannysRocketRanch</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dannysrocketranchspacesalsa">https://www.instagram.com/dannysrocketranchspacesalsa</a></li> <li>X: <a href= "https://x.com/drr_spacesalsa">https://x.com/drr_spacesalsa</a></li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannysrocketranch">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannysrocketranch</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Project Hail Mary</strong></p> <ul> <li>Movie Website: <a href= "https://www.mgm.com/movies/project-hail-mary">https://www.mgm.com/movies/project-hail-mary</a></li> <li>Book by Andy Weir: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202">https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir/dp/0593135202</a></li> <li>Audiobook narrated by Ray Porter: <a href= "https://www.audible.com/pd/Project-Hail-Mary-Audiobook/B08G9PRS1K">https://www.audible.com/pd/Project-Hail-Mary-Audiobook/B08G9PRS1K</a></li> </ul>
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