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Eclipse On Tap is a casual, conversational podcast about eclipses of all kinds and other space related events. Along with occasional guests, we hope to spread our enthusiasm and excitement for eclipses and other celestial events (while enjoying tasty beer, of course). This excitement originally stem…

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    Episode 84 - Reliving Totality Under a Crimson Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 75:26


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we reminisce the 2024 total solar eclipse after elapsing the 1 year anniversary while discussing the recent total lunar eclipse. We provide podcast updates from celebrating a big wedding to launching a go kart racing team. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 4/3/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 83 - When Science Meets Spectacle: Decoding the 2024 Solar Eclipse (feat. Dr. Gordon Telepun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 99:10


    On this special episode of Eclipse on Tap, eclipse expert Dr. Gordon Telepun joins us to analyze data he collected during the 2024 total solar eclipse. From weather patterns to the biochemistry of your eye to the temperature changes and beyond, Dr. Telepun breaks down complex data in an incredibly digestible way. Note: this episode is best viewed as a video, which can be found on our YouTube channel. Also available on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 2/20/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 82 - BOGO Heavy Lift Rocket Launches!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 99:00


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, discuss both the Blue Origin New Glenn and SpaceX Starship launches occurring on the same day, hype up the March 2025 total lunar eclipse, and revisit the infamous "Tic-Tac" UFO's. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 1/24/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 81 - The Year of the Eclipse Comes to a Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 81:41


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we reflect on what was a wonderful 2024. We reminisce the eclipse event in April, look forward to 2025, and mix in some space news & cycling discussion, too. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 12/12/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

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    Episode 80 - Catching a Twenty Story Building in Midair"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 84:19


    On this episode, we kick things off by sampling our 2024 collaboration brew produced with Speciation Artisan Ales and Underberg: UnderBru! The event was a great success and we enjoy reminiscing while discussing the ale. We transition discussion to SpaceX's incredible test flight number 5 of its massive Starship rocket. In the second half, we talk cycling with a review of the season finale race: Iceman Cometh Challenge. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 11/8/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 79 - Zero Gravity, Zero Laundry: Life on the ISS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 89:10


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick things off with a shout out to our upcoming collaboration event with Underberg and Speciation Artisan Ales: the 2024 UnderBru release! The event will take place on 9/28/24 from 12-6PM at Speciation Ales on Wealthy St in Grand Rapids, so be there! We discuss the stranded astronauts on the ISS and their potential laundry problem and then transition discussion into recent UAP sightings. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 9/13/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 78 - Grattan Winds Down & Starship Ramps Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 81:20


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick off with discussion surrounding the Grattan Race Series and David's recent stage win! In the second half we transition conversation to SpaceX's next Starship test launch where they will attempt to "catch" the booster within the chopstick-like arms of the gantry. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 7/26/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 77 - All Trails Lead to the Eclipse (feat. Don Lee & Bryan Obermeyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 92:44


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we welcome first time guest, Don Lee to Pub 39A Studios and welcome back Bryan Oberymeyer to discuss their 2024 totality experience in Ohio. From seeking out mountain bike trails in advance, to finding the perfect spot for viewing totality, their stories provide great conversation on Episode 77. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 6/6/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 76 - Post Totality Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 90:14


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick things off with a recap of the northern lights that were visible in much of the United States earlier in the month and share updates with how this year's Grattan Race Series is going. In the second half, we discuss the 30th anniversary of the 1994 UFO sighting in West Michigan and go down the rabbit hole of what is beyond. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 5/23/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 75 - Totality was Reality! (live from the RV)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 45:52


    Today we witnessed totality 2024. New Castle, IN provided us with the most perfect day we could have ever imagined! What an incredible day it was. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from our RV in New Castle, IN on 4/8/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 74 - Eve of Totality (live from the RV)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 35:34


    It's the eve of totality, folks! Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from our RV in New Castle, IN on 4/7/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 73 - Totality Tour Begins (live from Speciation Artisan Ales)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 70:56


    On this special episode of Eclipse on Tap, we record live from the Totality Tour event at Speciation Artisan Ales in Grand Rapids, MI. The event kicked off the upcoming total solar eclipse and featured a beer release called "Totality Tour" brewed by Speciation Artisan Ales in collaboration with Eclipse on Tap! We feature several guests and capture their excitement surrounding the upcoming celestial event. We hope you are able to make it into the path of totality on April 8th! Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Speciation Artisan Ales on 4/4/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 72 - Two Weeks Until Totality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 70:26


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we bring the hype! Solar eclipse totality is approximately two weeks out and we can't believe it's already here. We discuss our eclipse kick off event featuring the release of "Totality Tour" ale with our friends at Speciation Ales. The event takes place on 4/4 at Speciation and we hope to see you there! In the second half, we discuss the recent version 3 SpaceX Starship launch and its implications on human space travel in the future. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live a Pub39A Studios on 3/23/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 71 - Totality Chase in a Mobile Base (feat. Bryan Obermeyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 63:21


    On this episode, we welcome back a special guest to the podcast: Bryan Obermeyer, organizer of the Grattan Race Series and Eclipse on Tap cycling team's Director Sportif. The Grattan Race Series is entering its 44th year this May of bringing premier exhibition road racing to west Michigan at Grattan Raceway in Grattan Twp, MI. In the first half, we hype up the upcoming 2024 Grattan Race Series and share a few space-theme beers. Most importantly, we provide updates to our fluid 2024 totality plan. After further consideration, we have ultimately decided to rent an RV! In the second half, we reminisce over fun cycling experiences over the years at Grattan, talk about the 2099 eclipse that will pass right over the raceway, and close out with a tasty Underbru. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live a Pub39A Studios on 2/26/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 70 - A Delta Flight to the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 92:07


    On this episode, we bring on special guest, RaceChaserDad and celebrate his retirement from work and learn about what he has planned in the near future. We recap the recent 2nd launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket and as always, bring you up to speed on the latest alien happenings. In the 2nd half, we begin planning out our 2024 total solar eclipse experience. The key will be to remain fluid as we take next steps towards cementing a working plan. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 12/1/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 69 - Iceman Review, Ecliptic's Final Pub Brew, & Apollo Legends' Adieu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 71:01


    On this episode, we kick things off with well wishes to our great friends at Ecliptic Brewing, who served up the last pints at their brewpub in November. We continue discussion with a review of team Eclipse on Tap's end-of-season mountain bike race, Iceman. In the second half, we pay our respects to the late Apollo-era legends, Frank Borman & Ken Mattingly. We wrap with updates on the paper-mache alien saga that is still somehow making headlines. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 11/11/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 68 - Underbru Sips with an Annular Eclipse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 80:21


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we review our recent Underground-Man mountain biking event and dive into the Underbru release party! Underbru is our official collaboration beer with Speciation Ales and Underberg. In the second half, we discuss a recent trip to Texas for the annular eclipse! Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 10/21/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 67 - UnderBru Reality & Alien Mummy Fallacy (feat. Jeremy Schumann)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 81:22


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we welcome our good friend and cycling teammate, Jeremy Schumann to the podcast! We kick things off with the reveal of our special collaboration project with Speciation Artisan Ales and Underberg: UnderBru! UnderBru is a beer brewed with some of Underberg's most classic herbs and will release on 9/29 at Speciation Ales in Grand Rapids. We continue discussion of events with talk about our upcoming 4th annual UNDERGROUND-MAN mountain bike ride on Saturday, October 7th. In the second half, we laugh about the recent Mexican Congress review of alien "mummies" and get excited about the next SpaceX Starship launch possiblity. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 9/15/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 66 - Aliens and Underbergs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 89:08


    On this epsiode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick things off with a big announcement: Underberg is now the title sponsor of the podcast and cycling team! We are absolutely thrilled and can't wait to step up for the brand in a big way in the upcoming year. We continued our spirited discussion with topical chat surrounding the congressional hearing on UAVs, non-human biologics...essentially aliens. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms and give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 8/11/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 65 - Happy Birthday, James Webb!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 85:00


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap we tease our upcoming project with our friends at Speciation Ales and celebrate the one year anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope's journey in space. After our #BergBreak presented by Underberg, we transition into topical discussion surrounding the recent tragic loss of the Titan submarine and wrap with updates about SpaceX's Starship. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms and give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 7/14/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 64 - Embrace the Eclipse Experience (feat. Dr. Gordon Telepun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 77:14


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we unveil our new Underberg x Eclipse on Tap team tent and dive into the latest updates from the Grattan Race Series, the world's longest cycling grand tour. We'll also share highlights of David and Matt's recent River Bank Run and explore SpaceX's plans for enhancing their Starship launchpad. In the second half, we engage in an enlightening conversation with eclipse expert Dr. Gordon Telepun. Dr. Telepun is the founder of the Solar Eclipse Timer mobile app and author of "Eclipse Day 2024 and More! How to Enjoy, Observe, and Photograph A Total Solar Eclipse". Tune in to Episode 64 for an invigorating blend of cycling, space, and eclipse insights. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms and give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 5/19/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 63 - The Countdown Begins: One Year Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 92:26


    On this epsiode of Eclipse on Tap we kick things off discussing plans for the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse now that we are less than one year out until the big event! Later, we share updates from from our start-of-season cycling race: Barry Roubaix and tease plans for this years upcoming Grattan Race Series. We wrap with discussion surrounding the highly anticipated first launch of the fully integrated SpaceX Starship rocket. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 4/28/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 62 - Space Launch Witness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 83:46


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we hear the story of Nathan's rocket launch experiences from his recent trip to the Space Coast in Florida. We discuss future plans to attend adult space academy and speculate on the SpaceX Starship's first orbital launch date. In the second half, we discuss the alien ways of planet Earth's insect order. All this while sipping on some tasty features from Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 2/13/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 61 - Three Astronauts Without a Pot to Piss In

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 89:58


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick things off with discussion surrounding the recent balloon sightings and transition into some topical space news. In the second half, we explore OpenAI's ChatGPT tool and speculate how artificial intelligence could affect the space industry. We end with a quick overview of Eclipse on Tap's newest cycling team members. All while enjoying some tasty craft brews from Ecliptic Brewing. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 2/13/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 60 - Talking Cycling, CBD, and Space (feat. Jake Sitler of Endo Cafe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 88:59


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we chat with Jake Sitler of Endo Cafe, a CBD velo cafe in Lanscaster, PA. We discuss cycling, cafe business, and space. In the second half, we announce our partners for 2023 and catch up on the latest space news. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 2/13/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 59 - Artemis Just Reset the Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 73:56


    On this episode, we kick things off by providing some recent updates to the Eclipse on Tap cycling team. We transition into spirited discussion surrounding the NASA Artemis 1 launch and SLS program. In the second half, we discuss the recent dearMoon Mission candidate reveal. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 12/9/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 58 - Iceman in Review, Will Artemis Pull Through? (feat. Rob Meendering)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 89:38


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we welcome our good friend Rob Meendering to the show. Rob is a Grand Rapids based cycling photographer who shares an interest in space, cycling, and good beer. We discuss the recent Iceman Cometh mountain biking event, which closed out the 2022 season, and gain insight into Rob's viewpoint from behind the lens. In the second half, we discuss NASA's recent gamble with Artemis I and Hurricane Nicole. Later, we get on a deep dive about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. All this while sipping on two fantastic beers from Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 11/11/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 57 - Asteroid Impacts & Underground-Man (feat. Bryan Obermeyer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 104:38


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap we talk space, beer, and cycling with Bryan Obermeyer. Bryan has been a longtime fixture of the Grand Rapids cycling community and organizes the annual Grattan Race Series: cycling's longest grand tour. We had a blast chatting about this season's exciting finale and transitioned into discussion surrounding NASA's recent DART mission in the second half. We wrap with some promotion for our 3rd annual UNDERGROUND-MAN event. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 9/28/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 56 - James Webb's First Images & Artemis' Maiden Voyage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 91:52


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap we catch up after a short summer hiatus filled with plenty of trips and great experiences. We cover the first full images produced by the amazing James Webb Space Telescope and marvel at its capabilities. In the 2nd half, following a #BergBreak, we discuss updates to NASA's Artemis 1 project, which is set to launch on 8/29/22. All of this and more while sipping two fantastic Ecliptic Brewing beers. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 8/22/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 55 - Captain Planet Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 83:10


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap we share our experiences from Speciation Ales' Summer Solstice event in mid-June. Great times with friends, fantastic food from One Stop Coney, and awesome beers. We transition into discussion surrounding SpaceX's sustainability and how they have truly set the bar for all other space programs. We take our #BergBreak presented by Underberg and move into the 2nd half with the first ever successful Captain Planet guess! Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 6/18/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 54 - Uranus is Getting a Probe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 89:09


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we discuss a plethora of space news including the recent results of the Planetary Science Decadal Survey: a report of planetary scientists' requests for NASA's funding. In this particular edition, Uranus was marked highest priority and plans to send an orbiter and probe are in the works! We also share the news of Dr. Gordon Telepun's (better known as Solar Eclipse Timer) recent book release! The book, titled "Eclipse Day 2024 & More! How to Enjoy, Observe, and Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse" walks you through all the steps required to become a true eclipse chaser. All this and more while sipping on a few tasty Ecliptic Brewing Moon Room brews and of course, an Underberg at the break. e sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 5/26/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 53 - Apollo-Era Relics Deserve Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 95:54


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we are grateful to sample four different Ecliptic Brewing beers, including a very special edition 'Batch 5000' in honor of the space-themed brewery's 5000th batch of beer. We discuss the recent, and unfortunate, demolition of an Apollo-era Saturn IB booster and segway into discussion surrounding the recent drop of alien/UFO information released by the Pentagon. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 4/8/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 52 - The Tale of Two 'Berg Breaks (feat. Mitch & Ward of Speciation Artisan Ales)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 82:22


    On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we record alongside Mitch and Ward from Speciation Artisan Ales on-site at the taproom! It was a blast sitting down to hear about their recent 5 year anniversary party, talk about space news, ponder about aliens, and drink some fantastic Speciation beers. Oh, and don't forget Underberg! Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Speciation Artisan Ales in Grand Rapids, MI. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 51 - Humanity's Eye to the Origins of Our Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 79:43


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we discuss the recent launch & journey of the James Webb Space Telescope while sipping on a few delicious Ecliptic Brewing Beers. In the second half, we discuss our 2022 goals for the podcast and cycling team. We also introduce our new planet trivia game: Captain Planet. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 50 - Aliens in Our Backyard?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 87:43


    Celebrating 50 episode of Eclipse On Tap! On this episode we reflect back on the journey thus far while drinking Ecliptic Brewing's Eight Orbit anniversary ale (Italian style pilsner). We transition into space news highlighted by SpaceX's recent construction in Cape Canaveral. Following our #BergBreak, we discuss the "tic-tac" UFO sighting over Lake Michigan while enjoying Ecliptic Brewing's newest Vega IPA (#12). Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 49 - There's More Gravity When Running

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 72:55


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we recap our busy month of October featuring a successful Underground-Man, a half-marathon, and some new partnerships built. We are so excited to announce our partnerships with Underberg and Endo Cafe for this upcoming year and beyond! In the second half, we bring on Julia and Lindsey for further discussion surrounding the Grand Rapids half-marathon. We wrap with exciting space news regarding SpaceX's Crew-3 mission. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 48 - Eve of Underground-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 98:12


    On this episode, we discuss our upcoming annual mountain biking event: UNDERGROUND-MAN which takes place on 10/2/2021 at 12:00PM. We transition into space news headlined mainly by the Inspiration 4 launch. In the second half, we chat about the state of VR and how it could bring people closer to Space than ever before. All this while sipping on three fantastic brews from Ecliptic Brewing! Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 47 - Round Trip Ticket to the Edge of the Earth (feat. Julia & Lindsey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 88:58


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we mix it up and host at co-host Nathan's pub, Bob Ross' Canvas, over dinner with the crew including Julia and Lindsey. We provide an update to the EOT cycling team and sample several space beers. In the second half we discuss the current state of space tourism and ponder how soon it will be available to the masses. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 46 - Colonel, You Better Take a Look at this Radar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 74:57


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap we discuss the recent spike in space tourism interest as Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson both launched aboard their respective crafts. We also provide updates on the Tour de Grattan, the world's longest cycling grand tour. In the second half we get excited about our upcoming trip to Michigan International Speedway for the NASCAR race and reminisce about our past vendor tent purchases which happened to be very space themed! All this while drinking two very delicious beers from Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR: Vega #11 IPA and Pyxis Pilsner. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 45 - Brewing Beer on the Way to Mars (feat. John Harris of Ecliptic Brewing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 103:24


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we welcome back John Harris, Owner/Brewmaster at Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR to the podcast! In the first half with John, we discuss his recent 5000th batch at Ecliptic Brewing, the upcoming opening of their second location, telescopes, beer, and aliens. In the second half we chat about the recent annular eclipse that took place on June 10th, 2021 and wrap the episode by getting deep down the rabbit hole on the most recent "Tic Tac" UFO video. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 44 - Spirit Animal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 90:42


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we kicks things off we yet another fantastic sampling of Ecliptic Brewing beer! This time it was a blackberry and meyer lemon ale brewed with fellow Portlandians, Von Ebert Brewing. Cheers! We segway into the sad news of Michael Collins passing. The Apollo 11 astronaut will forever be remembered for his heroics on that fateful mission. In the second half, we discuss the piece of space debris from a Chinese rocket that was in jeopardy of hitting land. We wrap the episode with further discussion surrounding the upcoming "dear Moon" mission. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 43 - It's Not A Miracle, We Just Decided To Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 101:52


    On this episode we remember the valiant efforts of Glynn Lunney: the NASA engineer who walked the Apollo 13 astronauts through the steps required to save their treacherous mission. Later in the episode, we discuss the potential for an Eclipse On Tap tent at the annual Iceman Cometh race in Traverse City, MI for the 2021 edition of the race. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 42 - Starship Party Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 97:14


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we discuss the recent SpaceX Starship SN10 prototype and its incredible launch and landing. We also discussed the selection process to become a passenger aboard the Starship in the fascinating dearMoon project. All this while sipping on some fantastic beers from our great friends at Ecliptic Brewing. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 41 - The Third Half

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 82:41


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap we dive deep into the world of space beer. A common component across most, if not all, of our episodes, space beer has never been given center stage as a topic. Our good friends at Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR sent us three fantastic space-themed stouts from their Oort series that we really enjoyed taste testing. Discussion made its way into this month's space news as we progressed through the stouts. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 40 - Over The Hill!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 100:56


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we sample three fantastic barleywine style ales from our friends at Ecliptic Brewing while discussing Elon Musk's recent ascension to wealthiest person on Earth. In the second half, we chat about the recent total solar eclipse that took place December 14, 2020 in Argentina. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

    Episode 39 - Talking Finance, Spacecraft, and Aliens (feat. Ben & Jeremy of The POFU Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 93:29


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we were grateful to have Ben Blake & Jeremy Schumann of The POFU Podcast join us. We discuss the recent SpaceX SN8 test launch in Boca Chica, TX and enjoy various space beers including one from our good friends at Broad Leaf Local Beer. In the second half, we get deep into conversation about aliens and extraterrestrial life. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space

    Episode 38 - Thalassophobia in Outer Space?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 86:23


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss the recent SpaceX Crew-1 mission while enjoying a delicious new Vega series IPA from Ecliptic Brewing. In the second half, the conversation turns towards theorizing what it would feel like to float in outer space. The podcast wraps with some spirited discussion over plans for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space

    Episode 37 - Does the Underground-Man like Astronaut Ice Cream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 109:49


    On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, and Nathan discuss their first hosted cycling event: Underground-Man. The event was a small, hyper-local, spaced out mountain bike ride at the nearby trail, The Underground. It was hosted in lieu of the annual Iceman race(Traverse City, MI)being cancelled due to COVID-19. The three also sample some astronaut ice cream and discuss the recent Challenger documentary featured on Netflix. /// /// -Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @eclipseontap -Check out our website at eclipseontap.space -Email us at eclipseontap@gmail.com -If you support our podcast, drop us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts! /// /// Equipment: -Audio Technica AT2020 Cardioid Mics -PreSonus Studio 1810 USB Mixer -Behringer MicroAMP HA400 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier /// /// Production: -Recorded live from the Pub 39A studio -Produced in PreSonus Studio One 4 by Matthew Deighton

    Episode 36 - Asking The Questions That Others Don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 91:20


    On this episode, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss the recent "Totality Collection" cycling kit and provide an update to the team happenings. Conversation transitions into discussion surrounding the recent SpaceX "Starhopper" test and NASA Orion's booster hold-down test. Things get comical when the uncommon questions get asked and answered. All right here in Episode 36. Enjoy! . . -Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @eclipseontap -Check out our website at eclipseontap.space -Email us at eclipseontap@gmail.com -If you support our podcast, drop us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts! . . Equipment: -Audio Technica AT2020 Cardioid Mics -PreSonus Studio 1810 USB Mixer -Behringer MicroAMP HA400 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier . . Production: -Recorded live from the Pub 39A studio -Produced in PreSonus Studio One 4 by Matthew Deighton

    Episode 35 - This One Time at Space Camp (feat. Chandler Macocha)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 91:25


    On this special 3 year anniversary episode of the podcast, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan reminisce the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse in Hopkinsville, KY. They also recap the tail-end of the 2020 Grattan Race Series and ponder a potential trip to the Headlands Dark Sky Park in Northern Michigan. In the second half, they are joined by great friend and fellow Space Camp (Academy) attendee, Chandler Macocha. . . -Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @eclipseontap -Check out our website at http://eclipseontap.space -Email us at eclipseontap@gmail.com -If you support our podcast, drop us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts! . . Equipment: -Audio Technica AT2020 Cardioid Mics -PreSonus Studio 1810 USB Mixer -Behringer MicroAMP HA400 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier . . Production: -Recorded live from the Pub 39A studio -Produced in PreSonus Studio One 4 by Matthew Deighton

    Episode 34 - Comet NEOWISE and the Two-Inch Eyepiece (feat. RaceChaserDad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 77:30


    On the episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss viewing Comet NEOWISE in the night sky both by naked-eye and via telescope. Conversation transitions to the recent additions made to a local mountain bike trail and updates on the local Wednesday night race series, Grattan, where the Eclipse On Tap kit was officially debuted. In the second half, the three are joined by RaceChaserDad who shares his NEOWISE viewing experiences and enlightens the crew with his knowledge of telescope eyepieces. The podcast features a delicious tropical ale called "Huku-Lele" from our friends at Ecliptic Brewing along with a surprise visit from "Triomphe" from Brewery Vivant. . . -Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @eclipseontap -Check out our website at http://eclipseontap.space -Email us at eclipseontap@gmail.com -If you support our podcast, drop us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts! . . Equipment: -Audio Technica AT2020 Cardioid Mics -PreSonus Studio 1810 USB Mixer -Behringer MicroAMP HA400 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier . . Production: -Recorded live from the Pub 39A studio -Produced in PreSonus Studio One 4 by Matthew Deighton

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