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The Orbital Debrief - Transmission 01 - How to Not Die in Space: The Real Dangers of the Final Frontier

Transmission 01 - How to Not Die in Space: The Real Dangers of the Final Frontier

04/15/25 • 31 min

The Orbital Debrief

In our debut episode, Zack (your host) and TOD (his sardonic, protocol-obsessed companion) explore the very real dangers of the final frontier: vacuum exposure, cosmic radiation, rogue wrenches, microgravity meltdown, and the existential horror of becoming your own satellite.

From real NASA incidents to sci-fi flubs, we break down how not to die in orbit, and what it actually takes to survive up here.

TOD’s Episode Obsession: Emergency Protocols & Space Safety Drills... He’s laminated 47 checklists, renamed himself “TOD-911,” and now insists we run surprise decompression drills during mealtime.

Send TOD a transmission! (fan mail)

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If you enjoyed the ride, rate, review, and subscribe. It keeps us in your feed... and keeps TOD from launching his solo podcast: “Quiet Screaming: A Todcast.”

TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.”

Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.

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In our debut episode, Zack (your host) and TOD (his sardonic, protocol-obsessed companion) explore the very real dangers of the final frontier: vacuum exposure, cosmic radiation, rogue wrenches, microgravity meltdown, and the existential horror of becoming your own satellite.

From real NASA incidents to sci-fi flubs, we break down how not to die in orbit, and what it actually takes to survive up here.

TOD’s Episode Obsession: Emergency Protocols & Space Safety Drills... He’s laminated 47 checklists, renamed himself “TOD-911,” and now insists we run surprise decompression drills during mealtime.

Send TOD a transmission! (fan mail)

___________________________________________

If you enjoyed the ride, rate, review, and subscribe. It keeps us in your feed... and keeps TOD from launching his solo podcast: “Quiet Screaming: A Todcast.”

TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.”

Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.

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undefined - Transmission 02 - The Moon is not boring: Why everyone’s racing back.

Transmission 02 - The Moon is not boring: Why everyone’s racing back.

From Apollo nostalgia to futuristic moon bases, we explore the revival of lunar ambition; and why our dusty, crater-packed neighbor is suddenly the hottest real estate in the solar system.

Between NASA’s Artemis program, China’s long-term lunar plans, and a growing list of private players, the Moon is having a moment... and it’s not just for the science.

TOD’s Episode Obsession: Lunar Real Estate & Property Development... (He’s started a fake startup called “Moon&Co.” and is working on a brochure for crater-view condos and luxury domes with solar flare shielding and artisanal oxygen.)

Send TOD a transmission! (fan mail)

___________________________________________

If you enjoyed the ride, rate, review, and subscribe. It keeps us in your feed... and keeps TOD from launching his solo podcast: “Quiet Screaming: A Todcast.”

TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.”

Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.

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