Archive for March, 2026

Moon, Mars, and Missteps: A Space Saga

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young tackle the latest in space exploration drama. They start with NASA’s Art Two mission facing delays due to a pesky hydrogen leak in their much-mocked SLS rocket. The conversation then shifts to Boeing’s embarrassing blunders with their Starliner spacecraft, highlighting the company’s fall from grace in space tech. Amidst these tales of aerospace angst, Elon Musk’s shifting focus from Mars to the Moon captures the trio’s attention, sparking a discussion on the implications for space travel and Musk’s sprawling empire under financial scrutiny.

Picks:

Andrew: 1976 King Kong

Justin: Wonder Man series

Brian: Decode by Phil P. Barden

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Moon Missions and AI Battles: A Space Odyssey with a Side of Silicon Valley Drama

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young gather to discuss the latest in space exploration and AI developments. They express concerns over the Artemis missions’ delays and technical challenges, particularly focusing on the SLS rocket’s issues and the ambitious plans for lunar landings involving SpaceX’s Starship. The conversation shifts to the AI domain, where they critique the rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic, highlighting the recent controversial Super Bowl ad and the broader implications for AI’s future. The trio navigates these topics with a blend of technical insight and skepticism about the political and ethical landscapes shaping space exploration and AI.

Picks:

Andrew: Codex by OpenAI

Brian: Weapons (Movie)

Justin: Plane tickets to Florida for a workshop

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