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RUDs (Rapid Unscheduled Discussions) hosted by Daryl Sausse and Seth Kurkowski, or as we like to refer to it sometimes, the Late Night Show of Space. Enjoy our terrible jokes and sometimes insightful commentary in the current events of space with regular guest appearances from notable personalities in the space community.

Rapid Unscheduled Discussions


    • Aug 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Tesla Bot overlords, Seth wastes his money, and Boeing store review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 54:07


    This week Seth and Daryl go on a banter about Tesla's new AI-powered robot, SpaceX's new ships being built in Port Fourchon, and end with a comprehensive review of Boeing's Space store. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Daryl Sausse' @SausseImages Read More Could Tesla's robot be SpaceX's Robonaut? It wouldn't be the first humanoid to go to spaceTesla robot going to Mars, Starship flap design changes, and more Elon tweetsCould Tesla's new robot replace SpaceX's Boston Dynamics robots in Starbase?Scoop: SpaceX purchases and outfits two ships, potentially for fairing recovery More RUDs Episodes https://youtu.be/GPtMi4c3FF0 Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Space Explored PodcastHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following in Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord, and don't forget the Space Explored podcast!

    Wen OFT-2, Starship production go Brrrr, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 70:28


    This week Seth and Daryl discuss Seth's trip to Florida for the OFT-2 launch, Starship's crazy production increase, Daryl's review of a Space Shuttle book, and they do a comprehensive review of SpaceX's web store. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Daryl Sausse' @SausseImages Read More Live Blog: Northrop Grumman to launch its 16th Cygnus spacecraft to the ISS for NASAStarliner: Boeing restores 7 of 13 propulsion valves, still eyeing August launchSuper Heavy rocket stacked, 29 Raptors installed overnight & more Elon tweetsBook Review: NASA Space Shuttle 40th AnniversaryValiant Air Command Warbird Museum https://youtu.be/lbjXiZZdOC0 Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Space Explored PodcastHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Want to help support Space Explored? Shop on Amazon to support Space Explored. Directly support RUDs by becoming a member of our Patreon. Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following in Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord, and don't forget the Space Explored podcast!

    NASA's Mars 2020 one year later with Zac Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 56:37


    This week on Rapid Unscheduled Discussions, Seth and Daryl have Space Explored founder and editor-in-chief Zac Hall on to discuss the first launch all three say together. The team also discussed possible future endeavors the site could see. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastOvercast Editor's Note: This episode was recorded prior to the scrub of Boeing's OFT-2 mission on Tuesday, August 3rd. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Daryl Sausse' @SausseImages Zac Hall @apollozac Read More Boeing pauses critical Starliner OFT-2 mission to ISS over propulsion system issueWatch the moment things went wrong when Nauka joined the ISS [Video]SpaceX works at stunning speed installing 29 Raptor engines overnight on Super Heavy Booster 4 ahead of Starship SN20 orbital flightStarship Superheavy orbital launch tower completion, 100th raptor engine built & more Elon tweets this weekInspiration4 crew sign their booster as more flight training is underway for their launchThis Day In Space: Perseverance launches to Mars; NASA's most advanced rover yetGAO backs NASA decision to rely on SpaceX Starship for Moon landing, dismissing Blue Origin-backed protestApple TV+ seemingly signs off on fourth ‘For All Mankind' season during S3 production https://youtu.be/uEZod4LIDZE Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Space Explored PodcastHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Want to help support Space Explored? Shop on Amazon to support Space Explored. Directly support RUDs by becoming a member of our Patreon. Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following in Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord, and don't forget the Space Explored podcast!

    Some rich dude went to space, one less SLS launch, Elon on TikTok?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 63:22


    This week on Rapid Unscheduled Discussions Seth and Daryl discuss Wally Funk going to space, Europa Clipper moving to Falcon Heavy, Elon meme page on TikTok, and sports got brought up more than it should. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Daryl Sausse @SausseImages Read More Upcoming Launch: Boeing Starliner to conduct its second orbital test flightFalcon Heavy selected by NASA to launch Europa Clipper mission previously tied to SLSOpen Letter to Administrator NelsonSkittles announce new Zero-G candy in celebration of their flight to space on Blue Origin's New ShepardWho makes the cut for FAA Astronaut Wings?Blue Origin launches youngest and oldest humans to space alongside Jeff and Mark BezosHey Its Elon [TikTok] https://youtu.be/h4nAq9LlQzk RUDs is live every Monday night at 9 p.m. Eastern on our YouTube channel. Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Space Explored PodcastHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Want to help support Space Explored? Shop on Amazon to support Space Explored. Directly support RUDs by becoming a member of our Patreon. Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following in Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord, and don't forget the Space Explored podcast!

    What did we miss on our break?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 63:55


    This week we welcome the addition of a new podcast for Space Explored, Rapid Unscheduled Discussions. Started by Seth Kurkowski and Daryl Sausse at the beginning of 2020. The show takes a more laid-back and humorous approach to discussing current events. This week they go over what they missed over their (rather long) two-week break. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Daryl Sausse @SausseImages Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Want to help support Space Explored? Shop on Amazon to support Space Explored writers. Directly support Seth by becoming a member of their Patreon. https://youtu.be/gVEKU1AKvEM RUDs is live on our YouTube channel Monday nights at 9 p.m. EDT. Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following in Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord, and don't forget the Space Explored podcast!

    29: Michael Cain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 89:22


    Want to support us? Join us on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rudspodcast Check us out on the socials: Guest: Michael Cain: @mdcainjr https://twitter.com/mdcainjr Us: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    21: Seth makes a terrible choice in drinks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 62:03


    Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    25: Zac Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 117:23


    Zac Hall is reporter for SpaceExplored.com and lead editor for 9to5mac a staple for Apple news. Check us out on the socials: Guest: Zac Hall: @apollozac https://twitter.com/apollozac Us: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    20: New KSP Developers?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 48:29


    Warning! We talked more about video games then space this week. Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    24: No Pics So It Didn't Happen.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 77:07


    Today we do something a little different and we spent most of the episode talking about our opinions on how launch providers handle launch failures. Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 19: Julia Bergeron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 113:37


    Check us out on the socials: Guest: Julia Bergeron: @julia_bergeron https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron Us: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs Episode 18: Nathan Barker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 93:36


    Check us out on the socials: Guest: Nathan Barker: @NASA_Nerd https://twitter.com/NASA_Nerd Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 17: Alex Martin (SidewalkSciGuy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 69:07


    Check us out on the socials: Guest: Alex Martin: @SidewalkSciGuy https://twitter.com/SidewalkSciGuy Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 74:42


    Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep 15: Matt Cutshall & Bekah Penland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 103:07


    This week we had Jon Van Horne as a guest host while Daryl was out and we were join by Matt and Bekah from Pressing for Flight. We talked about the NASA HLS research contract selections as well as the plenty of updates of what happened with Starship plus the rest of the very important space news like the new Space Force Netflix series. Check us out on socials: GUESTS Matt Cuttshall: @Booster_Buddies https://twitter.com/Booster_Buddies Bekah Penland: @GameMasterBekah https://twitter.com/GameMasterBekah GUEST HOST Jon Van Horne: @therealjonvh https://twitter.com/therealjonvh HOSTS Seth Kurkowski: @Seth_Kurk https://twitter.com/Seth_Kurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 14: Rach in Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 110:02


    This week we got to have Rachael Eidson talk about photography and socials. Somehow we also got some space news talked about and also got interviewed by Rachael. Check us out on the socials: Rach in Space: @cosmicrachael https://twitter.com/cosmicrachael Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 13: Zac Shaul

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 76:32


    We got to talk to Zac Shaul about his history in space and photography. We had a chance to talk about the current space events.    Check us out on the socials:   Zac Shaul: @Zshauladventures  https://twitter.com/Zshauladventure  Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk   Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages   RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Yuri's Night After Party w/ Pressing For Flight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 96:41


    Here is the audio version of our Yuri's Night After Party from April 11th. We did a lot of drinking so hope you enjoy our drunk conversations about the event. Check us out on the socials:  Pressing For Flight: @Pressing4Flight https://twitter.com/Pressing4Flight  Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk  Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages  RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 12: Dustin Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 105:40


    This week we had Dustin Smith, graphic designer and space nerd. We talked about progress on Vulcan and Launcher One, more of THE WORM, and the most badass helicopter pilot ever. Check us out on the socials: Dustin Smith: @dustinthenow17 https://twitter.com/dustinthenow17 Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 11: THE WORM!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 71:19


    Had a good spread of news this week. Lots of commercial crew in the news as well as the next generation rockets. Seth also tried straight brandy for the first time. Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 10: They're Back Baby!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 80:29


    First of all we'd like to thank you for all the support over the past 10 weeks! We enjoy doing this for you all and we hope you enjoy watching us. This week we talked about SpaceX and Stratolaunch's new vehicles, OneWeb shutting down for the time being, Orion news, and some ranting (not what you might think). Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs Episode 9: Our true feelings, on SLS and Gateway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 78:21


    This week we Seth goes on his long awaited rant on NASA's SLS and Gateway and gave our speculations on what happened to SpaceX's Starlink booster and why it couldn't land. Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs Episode 8 w/ Geoff Barrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 79:01


    This week we got to get to know the space info graphics guy, Geoff Barrett and talk about the little news that happened this week.    Check us out on the socials:  Geoff Barrett: @ GeoffdBarrett https://https://twitter.com/GeoffdBarrett   Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk   Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages   RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs EP 7 | Jon Van Horne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 107:18


    ONE WEEK OF RUDS! Thank you everyone who's been following and listening to us, it truly means a lot. This episode we enjoyed talking to Jon Van Horne about CRS-20 and his time touring Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Was an enjoyable time talking with him and discussing the current events of the space industry.   Check us out on the socials:  Jon Van Horne: @therealjonvanhorn https://https://twitter.com/therealjonvh  Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk  Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages  RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs Ep. 6 All The Launch Providers Are In The News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 70:03


    This week Daryl and Seth talked about Boeing's press conference, SpaceX's crazy week, super secretive Astra's failed DARPA challenge, and much more! Check us out on the socials: Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs Ep. 5 With Stephen Marr (Spacecoast Steve)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 129:37


    This week we had Stephen Marr from Next Horizon Spaceflight and space coast local. He talked about how he got into photography and found his way to be neighbors with the most historic spaceport. Also, threw our takes on some of the news happening in the past week. Check us out on the socials: Stephen Marr: @spacecoast_stve https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve Seth Kurkowski: @SethKurk https://twitter.com/SethKurk Daryl Sausse: @SausseImages https://twitter.com/SausseImages RUDs Podcast: @RUDsPodcast https://twitter.com/SausseImages --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs | Daryl's Trip, No Booster Landing, and Northrup Grumman Hot Mic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 53:24


    This episode we talked about the rest of Daryl's trips chasing rockets, SpaceX's missed landing, and the issues with the Northrup Grumman's NG-13 stream. Follow us on Twitter: @SethKurk, @SausseImages, and @RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs | Solar Orbiter, NASA Social, and More Boeing Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 107:43


    In this episode we talk more about Boeing's ongoing issues and our travels adventures while chasing rockets. Socials: @SethKurk, @SausseImages, and @RUDsPodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    RUDs Episode 1 [1/27/2020]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 66:10


    Welcome to RUDs (Rapid Unscheduled Discussions), the only podcast with a 2 drink minimum. Hosted by Daryl Sausse an amateur photographer and Seth Kurkowski co-founder of Space Coast Launch Ambassadors. We talk about all things Space like current events, photography, viewing and where ever else our drunken minds takes us. Hope you enjoy and please follow us at our links below for more space content: Seth's Twitter Daryl's Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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