Analog Astronauts

Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/The Omega Speedmaster has well earned the nickname 'Moonwatch.' Early in their history, NASA knew their astronauts would need a stopwatch for their missions, so they designed a series of tests for different watches. The Omega Speedmaster emerged as the clear champion, and each astronaut was issued a Speedmaster for every mission. Aside from being a crucial tool, this watch has become a cultural phenomenon and at times, the source of bizarre controversy.Links/SourcesHow the Omega Speedmaster became The Moonwatch in 1969Lawsuit filed to claim Buzz Aldrin's missing moon landing watchThe $3.3 Million Speedmaster Fraud Case — What Does It Mean For The Collectors’ World?Public Law 112-115 112th CongressSanford Fleming Sets the World's Clock- The Smithsonian Magazine Smithsonian's National Air And Space MuseumAldrin, B. (1973). Return to Earth. Random House.Inside the ShowCrew Collective Merch More Episodes Executive Producers:  Carl Hancock, Matt Medeiros, and Travis TotzGraphics and web design:  Melissa Jelich-StrohmaierOriginal Music written and recorded by Doug HoyerAdditional tracks come from Blue Dot Sessions, Storyblocks and Citizen DJWritten, researched, edited, produced, and narrated by Stuart Barefoot 

Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/The way we see outer space would not be the same if not for the Hasselblad camera. Host and producer Stuart looks into the history of this camera line and how they teamed up with NASA to help causer some of humanity's biggest moments. Plus, a camera mystery at an auction and the perspective of a photographer. LinksVictor Hasselblad  A Tale of Two Cameras- Unraveling the Mystery of the First Camera in SpaceDan Cuny's Hasselblad Collection Through Astronaut Eyes:  Photographing Early Human Spaceflight Inside the ShowSupport the show by buying Crew Collective Merch Original music is written and recorded by Doug Hoyer:  Stream and download his music on BandcampAdditional tracks are from Blue Dot SessionsExecutive Producers:  Carl Hancock, Matt Medeiros and Travis TotzGraphic and web design:  Melissa Jelich-StohmaierThis espied was written, edited, narrated and produced by Stuart Barefoot 

Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/Thousands of ordinary people all over the world have taken part in something called an analog mission. Think of it like a dry run on earth for future space missions. Scientists, researches, and really all kinds of folks, have lived and worked in an isolated, extreme environment on Earth, like a desert, an Arctic island, or a sealed habitat, or at least one known case, their parent's backyard — to simulate what it would be like to live in space or on another planet. Host and producer Stuart Barefoot spoke with two analog astronauts about their journeys here on Earth.The Analog Astronauts:Jas Purewal- The World's Biggest AnalogBen Corbin-  Rime of the Modern Mariner Sources and LinksSolomon, S. E. (2026). Becoming Martian: How living in space will change our bodies and minds (S. Kelly, Foreword). MIT Press.AZPM. (2016, July 1). From the vault: Biosphere 2 construction 1989 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jmPbTLQAfsAbout the ShowOriginal music for this series is written and record by Doug Hoyer[additional tracks come from Blue Dot Sessions, and Storyblocks ]More episodes can be found at crewcollectivepodcast.com Support the show by getting some our new merch Executive Producers:  Matt Medeiros, Carl Hancock and Travis TotzGraphic and web design by Melissa Jelich-StohmaierThis episode was written, researched, edited, produced and narrated by Stuart Barefoot 

Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/When Bill Mitchell took his family on vacation in 1957, he kept finding himself drawn to unique roadside attractions: small stands shaped like oranges, selling fresh-squeezed orange juice. As a food scientist, Mitchell believed he could make an instant breakfast drink that tasted like OJ without the hassle of squeezing oranges. And that's how Tang was born..From its inception, to its trip to the moon, to its status as a cultural phenomenon, to its continued sale all over the world today, Tang is like no other drink mix in history.There's just something interesting about a powder that dissolves in water and becomes a whole new drink. Join host and producer Stuart as he takes a deep dive into the history of Tang.LinksRichard Foss books The Cult of Convenience by Dr. Maggie Weber Original music for this series is written and record by Doug Hoyer[additional tracks come from Blue Dot Sessions and Storyblocks ]More episodes can be found at crewcollectivepodcast.com Support the show by getting some our new merch Executive Producers:  Matt Medeiros, Carl Hancock and Travis TotzGraphic and web design by Melissa Jelich-StohmaierThis episode was written, researched, edited, produced and narrated by Stuart Barefoot Sources:Foss, R. (2015). Food in the air and space: The surprising history of food and drink in the skies. Rowman & Littlefield.WEBER M. The Cult of Convenience: Marketing and Food in Postwar America. Enterprise & Society. 2021;22(3):605-634. doi:10.1017/eso.2020.7Steyn, M. (2004, November). Tastemaker with a sweet tooth. The Atlantic, 294(4), 186-187. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2004/11/tastemaker-with-a-sweet-tooth/303577/"A Match Made in Heaven," The Baltimore Sun, July 20, 1999 – Read it here

Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/On April 16, 1972, three men set off for the moon as part of NASA's Apollo 16 mission. Charlie Duke was one of those men. As the missions' Lunar Module Pilot, Charlie played a crucial role in landing safely on the moon. He's the only remaining member of the mission still alive and he spoke at length with host/producer, Stuart about his time on the moon. But it was his personal journey when he returned home that seems to the most poignant to Charlie. charlieduke.comMusicDoug's Space Theme, written and recorded by Doug Hoyer. doughoyer.com Doug Hoyer on Bandcamp Additional music comes from Blue Dot Sessions and StoryblocksThis episode was produced, researched, written, co-produced and edited by Stuart Barefoot and executive produced by Matt Medeiros, Travis Totz, and Carl Hancock. Other Links and Resourcesstuartproduces.com rocketgenius.com Sources:Duke, C., & Duke, D. (1990). Moonwalker. Thomas Nelson.Jones, E. M., & Glover, K. (Eds.). (2006, September 14). Descartes surprise. In Apollo 16 lunar surface journal. NASA. https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a16/a16.summary.htmlAll archived audio is sourced through the public domain or under Fair Use practices 

Season Two is almost here. New story drops October 8thcrewcollectivepodcast.com Presented by Rocketgenius rocketgenius.com Executive Producers:  Carl Hancock, Matt Medeiros, and Travis TotzOriginal Music is written and performed by Doug Hoyer doughoyer.com Each episode is researched, written, edited, produced and narrated by Stuart Barefoot stuartproduces.com 

Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/Coming soon, Season Two of Crew Collective! Season One was all about 'stories from space." Season Two will explore 'objects in space.' Executive producer, Matt Medeiros and host/producer Stuart Barefoot talk shop. More to come laterhttps://gravity.com/https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/

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Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/In our final episode of Season one, Stuart talks to Eric, from the indie rock band, Say Hi. Since 2002, Say Hi has been a mainstay on the indie rock scene with 12 studio albums, and a constant presence on the college radio airwaves. While not strictly outer space themed, the music often kind of feels spacey, at least according to Stuart. Say Hi Tracks in the EpisodePantone ChrysanthemumsInstructional AstrologyConstellation AfterlifeLinksSay Hi Website/Merch:  https://sayhitoyourmom.com/Watch:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMcrAGr0OCo6bY5w8-S3dwListen:  https://sayhi.bandcamp.com/Rocketgenius:  https://rocketgenius.com/Stuart's Website:  https://www.stuartproduces.com/

Get your free tshirt at https://crewcollectivepodcast.com/Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning, was a no-budget, fan-made sci-fi parody that evolved into a full-length feature film in 2005. Directed by Timo Vuorensola and created by a group of Finnish friends over the course of seven years, the project grew in ambition, technical skill, and cultural impact. Timo shares behind-the-scenes challenges, humorous setbacks, lessons learned, and how the film’s success unexpectedly positioned it as a pioneer in digital distribution and a touchstone for Finnish film culture.Themes and Topics Explore1. DIY Filmmaking & Learning by Doing2. Time, Youth, and Long-Term Projects3. Cultural Innovation & Internet Pioneering4. The Role of Satire in Political Commentary5. Challenges of Finnish Film Culture6. Sci-Fi as Social MirrorLinksStar Wreck Movie:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GOoMowFpZsBehind the Scenes Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V3HDzUaldgTimo's Website:  https://vuorensola.com/2025/02/06/subtitles-in-english-please/Rocketgenius:  https://rocketgenius.com/Stuart's Website:  https://www.stuartproduces.com/