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Erin Macdonald, Doctor of Spacetime

Is Faster Than Light Travel Possible? The Science of SciFi with Dr. Erin Macdonald

January 15, 2019 Chuck Astronomy & Space, Podcasts, Science, Science Fiction 00:17:21 0 Comments
Dr. Erin Macdonald - Astrophysicist

Is faster than light travel possible? Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to discuss the current theories–and how they relate to science fiction. She is an astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series, “Dr. Erin Explains the Universe”. Her specialty is in general relativity, having worked previously searching for gravitational waves in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. She has since found her home in science fiction, consulting with writers, teaching STEM through popular culture, and fulfilling her life goal of becoming a warp drive expert.

For more information, visit https://www.erinpmacdonald.com/

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Douglas Karr - MarTech Expert

MarTech Trends for 2019: DOUGLAS KARR – CEO, MarTech Expert, Author & a pretty funny guy

January 8, 2019 Chuck Marketing, Podcasts 00:17:52 0 Comments
Douglas Karr - MarTech Expert
Douglas Karr, MarTech Expert

Douglas Karr has worked in the marketing and technology space now for over two decades, preceded by a decade in the newspaper, direct marketing, and direct mail industries. He’s respected throughout the world as a passionate and relentless marketer who has helped hundreds of companies advance their digital marketing strategies. Doug is the co-host of Dell Luminaries, a leading podcast interviewing the greatest minds in technology. He's also the founder of MarTech Zone, a publication & podcast reaching more than 1 million visitors & listeners each year.

In this interview Doug discusses the latest in MarTech, including artificial intelligence in marketing, leveraging voice searches in marketing efforts and upcoming trends for MarTech in 2019.

For more information, visit:

https://douglaskarr.com/

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https://martech.zone/

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The Munsters

Butch Patrick aka “EDDIE MUNSTER”

January 1, 2019 Chuck Podcasts, TV & Movies 00:19:07 0 Comments
Butch Patrick

Butch Patrick became known worldwide as the iconic TV character “Eddie Munster”—the wolf boy with pointed ears on “The Munsters”. But he got started way earlier than that. At just 8 years old, he made his acting debut in the film “The Two Bears” in 1961, then he starred in General Hospital and even an award-winning Kellogg's Corn Flakes commercial. He's worked alongside incredible talent such as Judy Garland, Micky Rooney, Walter Brennan and Burt Lancaster, and today even has his own coffee brand, “Deadly Grounds Coffee”.

Aside from that Butch is a cancer-survivor and has survived several life challenges, which he explains in this episode.

For more information about Butch or to order his “Deadly Grounds Coffee”, visit www.Munsters.com

“The Munsters Theme” in this episode is by The Surf Dawgs, an amazing band from Minneapolis, MN. For more information visit www.thesurfdawgs.com

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Queen guitarist & astrophysicist Brian May

Ultima Thule Part 2 – BRIAN MAY, Queen Lead Guitarist & Astrophysicist

December 24, 2018 Chuck Astronomy & Space, Music, Podcasts, Science 00:16:27 0 Comments
Brian May, PhD

Brian May is a founding member of Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, also a Doctor of Astrophysics, 3-D stereoscopic photographic authority and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights.

It's been an exciting year for Brian and 2019 is going to get a great start. Brian is the executive music producer for the new Bohemian Rhapsody movie, which has been nominated for the Golden Globes. He also released his book MISSION MOON 3D, offering the first 3D images of the Apollo missions to the Moon. He's also getting ready to release his first new single as a solo artist in over two decades, titled “New Horizons,” inspired in part by Dr. Alan Stern, the principal investigator for the New Horizons spacecraft mission.

In our latest episode Brian discusses his passions in music, space & photography, and announces how he plans to kick off 2019 by giving “New Horizons” a world premiere directly from NASA Control center in Maryland at 12:02 a.m. EST on January 1st, 2019, as the spacecraft zooms past the Kuiper Belt's Ultima Thule, which is located a billion miles beyond Pluto.

For more information, visit BrianMay.com

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Ultima Thule MU 69

Ultima Thule Part 1 – Dr. Alan Stern, New Horizons Principle Investigator

December 23, 2018 Chuck Astronomy & Space, Podcasts, Science 00:20:50 0 Comments
Dr Alan Stern

Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. Today he joins us to discuss New Horizon’s upcoming close approach to Ultima Thule this New Year’s Day. Ultima is an object in the Kuiper Belt about 4 billion miles away, the most distant object yet ever to be explored by a spacecraft. 

In this episode we also feature a sneak preview clip of “New Horizons”, a new song to be released on New Year's Day commemorating this mission by legendary Queen lead guitarist & astrophysicist Brian May. Brian will join us on our next episode Part 2.

For more information about the New Horizons mission, visit http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/

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Earthrise from Apollo 8

Apollo 8 – 50 Years Later – What really happened during the Space Race to the Moon

December 21, 2018 Chuck Astronomy & Space, Podcasts 00:28:37 0 Comments

In this episode Dr. James Rice, the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, discusses Apollo 8—the first manned mission to the Moon, which occurred 50 years ago in December 1968. Dr. Rice talks about what led up to this historic mission, and how close the space race really was with several lesser-known facts about NASA's competition.

For more information on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo missions, visit: http://www.nasa.gov

For more information on Dr. Rice, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-rice-822a1764/

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Billy Graham - An Extraordinary Journey

America’s Pastor Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey – Interview with Ken Barun

December 18, 2018 Chuck Christian, Inspiration, Podcasts, TV & Movies 00:21:06 0 Comments

Witness the amazing story of America's Pastor in the new documentary, “Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey”

Ken BarunKen Barun, the Chief of Staff at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, joins us to discuss this new documentary which shares Billy Graham’s life story: from growing up in a small town in NC, to meeting his wife, beginning his ministry, and then his incredible journey of loving people and sharing his faith around the world.

For more than 60 years, Billy Graham preached the Gospel around the world to 215 million people who attended one of his more than 400 Crusades, simulcasts and evangelistic rallies in more than 185 countries and territories. Throughout his lifetime, he served as a trusted spiritual advisor to many U.S. presidents and world leaders and impacted the lives of many public figures.

The 72-minute film offers a unique look into the life of the minister, who passed away in February 2018. The documentary details Graham’s journey as a dairy farmer’s son, who rose to prominence, becoming one of the most important religious leaders in modern history.

It showcases his work during the civil rights movement in the United States, behind the Iron Curtain in Eastern Europe, and through many pivotal moments in world history. It also features interviews with prominent broadcasters and personalities, including Tom Brokaw, Larry King, Charles Gibson, Kathie Lee Gifford and Brit Hume.

The DVD contains hours of bonus footage and features, including Billy Graham’s funeral.

For more information, visit: http://www.BillyGrahamFilm.com

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Kevin Sorbo

KEVIN SORBO – Hercules in Human Form (actor, producer, director)

December 11, 2018 Chuck Christian, Podcasts, Science Fiction, TV & Movies 00:20:21 0 Comments

Kevin Sorbo is an actor, producer & director, who received international stardom when he booked the lead role in “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”. Following that success he had the lead role as “Captain Dylan Hunt” in Gene Roddenberry’s “Andromeda”—the first show created by Roddenberry after the original Star Trek series. But more recently Kevin has become known for his family-friendly Christian films such as “God’s Not Dead” , “Let There Be Light” and “Christmas Dreams”.

Kevin has joined us today to discuss his amazing career and his latest family-friendly films. During this interview we discuss how his career began with “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and two life-changing events that occurred during this series. Kevin also talks about his recent projects which include “Bernie the Dolphin”, which was just released December 7, 2018 and is a family adventure about a brother & sister who find a badly sunburned dolphin separated from his family and uncover a secret plan that could destroy the beach and their new friend's home.

Kevin has some incredible Christian-film projects out as well, including “Christmas Dreams”, with reimagined stories of The Nutcracker and the Little Drummer Boy, as well as his 2017 movie “Let There Be Light” (2017) with its devotional book “Share the Light” (including a forward by Franklin Graham). He also mentions his recent Silent Night short movie, which was released Thanksgiving 2018 and he discusses his role as Chair & spokesperson for “A World Fit for Kids!”, a mentoring model that trains inner-city teens to use school, fitness, sports & positive role models.

For more information about Kevin, visit:

http://www.kevinsorbo.net/

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Main title song from the soundtrack “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” used with permission from Varese Sarabande.

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Angela Cartwright - Lost in Space

ANGELA CARTWRIGHT: The Original “Penny Robinson” talks Lost in Space, Sound of Music

December 4, 2018 Chuck Astronomy & Space, Podcasts, Science Fiction, TV & Movies 00:27:27 0 Comments

Angela CartwrightBorn in Cheshire, England, Angela moved with her family to Los Angeles, California and started her acting career at the age of 3 playing Paul Newman’s daughter in the movie Somebody Up There Likes Me. At the tender age of four Angela was cast to play Linda Williams for 7 years on the hit television series The Danny Thomas Show as Danny’s daughter.

Angela was then cast as Brigitta von Trapp in the legendary film The Sound of Music.  Shortly after she was offered the role of Penny Robinson the iconic television show, Lost in Space. Angela has guest starred in numerous television shows, commercials and movies over her six decade career in show business.
She married in 1976, raised two children and is a Grandmother of three.

As an author Angela’s award-winning coffee table book Styling the Stars: Lost Treasures from the Twentieth Century Fox Archive offers never before seen photographs and a behind the scenes exclusive glimpse inside Hollywood’s Twentieth Century Fox Studio archives. Now available in paperback.

Continuing to pursue her passion for art and photography, Angela's art is collected around the world. Her books Mixed Emulsions – Altered Art Techniques for Photographic Imagery, In This House: A Collection of Altered Art Imagery and Collage Techniques, and In This Garden: Explorations in Mixed Media Visual Narrative, explores her original hand-painted photography and her unique altered art techniques. Angela also conceived and collaborated on The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook.

Angela's art is collected around the world and she has pioneered and produced a clothing and jewelry line, Angela Cartwright Studio, which incorporates her hand painted art.ography images on art.wear, jewelry and accessories. She travels the world with teaching her art techniques and leads a unique trip to Salzburg, Austria sharing her Sound of Music behind the scenes experiences.

Angela and her Lost In Space co-star Bill Mumy collaborated on a pictorial memoir, Lost (and Found) In Space, which offers photographs and personal tales while filming the show for 3 years.

Her latest project, On Purpose, a fantasy adventure novel Angela wrote with her co-star Bill Mumy, includes twenty-three of her illustrations to accompany the book that was released in 2018.

She enjoys her children and grandchildren and makes her home in California with her husband Steve. Angela has found her purpose is to love, laugh and always create.

For more information, visit:

http://www.angela-cartwright.com

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Mars InSight

Mars InSight, Mars 2020 Rover Landing Site & Opportunity Rover Update with Dr. James Rice

November 30, 2018 Chuck Astronomy & Space, Podcasts, Science 00:19:57 0 Comments

Dr Jim RiceDr. James Rice is the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Arizona. He is also the geology team leader on the Mars Exploration Rovers Project (which includes Spirit and Opportunity), as well as Co-Investigator on the Athena Science Instruments onboard these rovers. Dr. Rice is joining us today to discuss the recent landing of Mars Insight, provide an update on the status of the Opportunity Rover, and examine why the Jezero Crater was recently selected as the landing site for the Mars 2020 rover.

Related episode: Dust Storms on Mars, Opportunity Rover Status & the Future of Human Space Exploration

For more information on Mars exploration, visit: https://mars.nasa.gov

For more information on Dr. Rice, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-rice-822a1764/

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