TGP NOMINAL

Welcome to the first episode of TGP NOMINAL Podcast for 2025. So, what happened to January? Well, with over three hours of content, spread over three episodes of the Christmas Crossover we thought you might have become fed up with us waffling on. But, Mark Taylor & John Berger are back with a spacey episode. Join the guys for their usual Trans-Atlantic banter, as they talk about everything from green dairy products to what Astronauts are called around the world. So "Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-116.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to the Second instalment of the 2024 Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover In Part 2: John Berger & Eddie Spangles join Mark Taylor for Festive Fun & Games. TGP NOMINAL takes part in the inaugural Aylesbury Sci-Fi Day. And to finish off the episode the John & Eddie play the annual Twelve Days of Christmas Quiz. Along with Seasons Greetings from friends of the show & celebrities. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-113-115-christmas-crossover.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to the first instalment of the 2024 Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover In Part 1: Mark Taylor catches up with Ruth Mayhew. Who is the Senior Community & Events Officer for Aylesbury Town Council. To recap the 2024 Live In The Park festival, which took place over the August Bank Holiday. During the event Mark chatted with some of the bands & artists that took part. There is also music from bands & artists that Mark spoke with. And there are Seasons Greetings from friends of the show & celebrities. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-113-115-christmas-crossover.html to explore this episode. TGP NOMINAL Podcast has permission to use the audio from Live In The Park 2024.

Welcome to the third instalment of the 2024 Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover In Part 3: TGP NOMINAL visit the Aylesbury Winter Comic Con 2024. A new Honorary Crew Member is inducted onto the TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member Wall. Eddie Spangles hosts this year's Music Quiz. And Lezley-ann Shaw brings us some festive cheer. Along with Seasons Greetings from friends of the show & celebrities. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-113-115-christmas-crossover.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to Episode 11.2 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast! As promised Ross Hockham BCAe returns for UK Astronomy's 10th Anniversary Joining Mark Taylor with his November Sky Guide. The guys also chat about UK Astronomy's recent joint venture with Wil Photography Aurora chasing in Iceland. Along with the usual spacey banter that you can expect when these two get together. So "Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-112.html to explore this episode

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL Podcast's 10th Birthday Celebrations! Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they reminisce about the past 10 years that they have hosted the show together. (even though they have never met in person) Matt & Jo Fox from an amazing organisation called Spacefund come on board. Mark & Honorary Crew Member Ian Hine from Dead Universe Comics visit Discover Bucks Museum to experience an exhibition that takes them to a Galaxy Far Far Away.... And friends & Honorary Crew Members send their Birthday greetings throughout the show. So.... "Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-111---10th-birthday-celebration.html to explore this episode.

We're Back! After a short hiatus, Mark Taylor & John Berger return with the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from TGP NOMINAL , but with a gargantuan episode to make up for lack of output. In this episode John Berger talks about his recent trip to Boston, Massachusetts for PAX East. Mark Taylor attends Dead Universe Comics 'Free Comic Book Day Extravaganza & chats with Comic Book writer 'David Leach' Mark also teams up with Bobby Astalus (@Boa) for the Aylesbury Comic Con & Toy Fair. Finally Mark & John catch up with a little bit of Space News. So.... "Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-107.html to explore this episode

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast. Mark Taylor and John Berger bring you their Trans-Atlantic banter and chat about what's going on in the Cosmos. We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event. Our Objects Of The Month section is brought to you by Dan Pye from the Kielder Observatory Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-106---yuris-night-podcast-2024.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to Episode 10.5 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor for his Sky Guide for March. The guys reminisce about the recent UK Astronomy Accessible Mobile Planetarium Trial and a generous gift from one of the attendees. They also talk about Intuitive Machine's Odysseus Lunar Lander and what defines a successful Mission "Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-105.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to Episode 10.4 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. After a short absence, UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor for his Valentine themed Sky Guide. The guys also chat about everything from Tomatoes lost in space to the gross reality of living on the International Space Station. "Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-104.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to The 2023 edition of The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover! Mark Taylor travels back to his hometown to catch up with Ruth Mayhew who is the Senior Community & Events Officer for Aylesbury Town Council to recap the 2023 Live In The Park festival which took place over the August Bank Holiday. During the event chatted with some of the bands, artists, charities & organisations that took part. There is also music from bands & artists that Mark spoke with. As well as a festive treat from friend of the show 'Lezley-ann Shaw' Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-103---christmas-crossover-2023.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to Episode 10.2 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. After a long hiatus, UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor with his November Sky Guide and a few Space Themed beers. Will they make it to the end of the episode? There's only one way to find out.... "Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-102.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to this special episode of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. Mark Taylor and John Berger are not only celebrating our 9th Anniversary but they are celebrating the start of the 10th Season of the Podcast. That's Right, TGP NOMINAL is Nine Years Old! (They grow up so fast) In this episode the boys talk about John's recent trip to Canada for Tenno Con 2023. And mix things up with a little Science Fact and Science Fiction chat. So buckle Up & brace yourself, because TGP NOMINAL Episode 10.1 is about to launch into the PODisphere! Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-101---happy-9th-birthday.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to the TGP NOMINAL Podcast episode for August 2023 Joining Mark Taylor is UK Astronomy's very own Ross Hockham with his Sky Guide for the month. As It's August, the highlight of the month is The Perseid Meteor Shower. Also Wil Cheung's Infinite Skies Photography Exhibition features. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-912.html to explore this episode

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL Episode 9.11 This month Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy flies solo with his guide to the night skies as Mark Taylor has lost his voice and is trying to get well in time for his Half-Century rotation around the Sun. With this month being the Summer Solstice, expect to see a Tri Star Asterism. Plus, we'll be stepping out with an unusual feature on our natural satellite. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-911.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL episode 9.10 This month we are reminiscent of the British rail network.... Running a reduced service & a Bit late! Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns with his guide to the night skies. This month expect to see a multitude of features on our natural satellite. Plus, a mini mixed up meteor shower. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-910.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast. We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event. Our Objects Of The Month section is brought to you by Wil Photography &Twice Brewed Stargazing. Author and Honorary Crew Member Aston Smith's new book features. Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The #Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-99---yuris-night-2023.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to the first episode of the new look TGP NOMINAL Podcast! John Berger comes back to the fold with Mark Taylor for some Trans-Atlantic banter. We have our monthly Sky Guide in conjunction with UK Astronomy. Wil Photography from Twice Brewed Stargazing brings you his twist on a TGP NOMINAL favourite, as Objects Of The Month returns to the show. Plus, we have a Special Guest in the form of Kate Arkless Gray (AKA SpaceKate) who chats with Mark and John about her time at the Atremis 1 launch and her other Space Journeys. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-98.html to explore this episode.

In Episode 9.7 of TGP NOMINAL, Mark Taylor goes through changes to the podcast, that will come into fruition from March 2023. Although February is the shortest month of the year, it certainly isn't short of wonders for our Sky Guide. Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF is still making an impact (Not Literally!) throughout the month. And talking of impact, we have another chance to see an unusual phenomenon on our only "natural" satellite. Along with many awesome sights in our night skies. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-97---february-skies-2023.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Episode of 2023! For Ross Hockham's Sky Guide, we track a comet (with a catchy name) as it passes a plethora of celestial objects on it's journey through the month. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-96---january-skies-2023.html to explore this episode.

In Part 2 of The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover Mark Taylor is Joined by TGP NOMINAL “Regular” Co-Host John Berger and Wil from Wil Photography, for some Festive Fun. Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy tells us about a long forgotten Christmas Constellation. We induct a new recruit into our Honorary Crew Member Wall. There's our annual 12 Days Of Christmas & music Quizzes. And music from the wonderful Lezley-ann Shaw. “So Happy holidays, Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-94--95---christmas-crossover-2022.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to Part 1 of The 2022 The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover. This years show is so big, we had split it into two episodes! In part 1, we rewind back to August Bank Holiday for Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park Music Festival. Which is one of our highlights of the year. We catch up with Ruth Mayhew who is the Senior Events Officer for Aylesbury Town Council. Chat with Live In The Park's compare Dez Kay as well as some of the bands / artists who performed at the event. We even have music from a few of the bands / Artists who very kindly sent sent us tracks to play into the show. “So Happy holidays, Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-94--95---christmas-crossover-2022.html to explore this episode

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns for the last Sky Guide of 2022. This month, there is not one but two Meteor Showers, two Comets and a Celestial Festive Feature that would keep Pythagoras happy. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-93---december-skies-2022.html to explore this episode.

Mark Taylor flies solo for this episode of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. As always we have UK Astronomy's Sky Guide for the month ahead. And we have audio from Wil Photography's Partial Eclipse Live Stream. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-92---november-skies-2022.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to the 2022 TGP NOMINAL World Space Week Podcast! Your Host 'Mark Taylor' is joined by Astronomer, Photographer and Aurora Chaser 'Wil Photography' to talk about his recent Icelandic trip, The new Planetarium being built at Twice Brewed Stargazing, and catch up with recent Space News. Also the UK Astronomy Sky Guide for October can be found in the show notes. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-91---world-space-week-2022.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to a Special Edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide. TGP NOMINAL host Mark Taylor and Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy discuss the amazing First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope and James Webb's recent Micrometeoroid strike. Ross also brings you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead and his Celestial Objects Of The Month. The guys also chat about upcoming events. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-810---august-skies-2022.html to explore this episode

Welcome to the July edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide. Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy returns to bring you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead. TGP NOMINAL host Mark Taylor and Ross also discuss how the Moon can be seen in the daytime in the Northern Hemisphere whilst still shining brightly at night in the Southern Hemisphere. Along with what UK Astronomy have been up to since the last Sky Guide and the imminent launch of TGP NOMINAL's youngest Honorary Crew Member Aston Smith's 2nd Astronomy book. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-89---july-skies-2022.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to the June edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide. The Precedings become a bit Fowl as Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor after a short absence, to bring you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead. Artificial Constellations feature in this episode, but not in the way you would expect. The guys also chat about how UK Astronomy are getting close to the target for their Mobile Planetarium Fund and other projects that they are involved with. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-88-june-skies-2022 to explore this episode.

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide for the month ahead. Joining Mark Taylor on the Eve of a special day is TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member Founder of Twice Brewed Stargazing and Resident Astro-Photography Guru for UK Astronomy, 'Wil Cheung' As well as the May Sky Guide, Wil also talks about his travels as an Aurora Chaser, what's happening at Twice Brewed Stargazing in 2022 and other ventures he is involved with. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-87---may-skies-2022.html to explore this episode!

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast. As well as the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from your hosts 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' we have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event. For the finale of the show, Mark and John will be joined by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Project Scientist ‘Dr Noah Petro' to chat about everything from Noah's work with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to the recently released Apollo 17 Moon Rock Samples. Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The #Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-86---yuris-night-podcast-2022.html to explore this episode.

Welcome to episode 8.5 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast Join Mark and John as they discuss the future of Space Flight after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The many Space Flight Operations that could step up to the plate during these difficult times. And the cost of going back to the Moon. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-85 to explore this episode further

Welcome to TGP Nominal Podcast Episode 8.4 Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns for the March Sky Guide. This Month, look out for a Comet, a Minor Planet & an Unusual Light Phenomena. Also, check out the Show Notes for Ross's Astrophotography Object Of The Month. Plus, Download a Messier Object Log, so that you can take part in your own Messier Marathon! “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-84---march-skies-2022.html to explore this episode further.

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor for the February Sky Guide Featured this Month: UK Astronomy Facebook Group Members get their 15 minutes of Fame News that might change the face of Astronomy (for the better) Valentines Stargazing “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-83---february-skies-2022.html to explore this episode further.

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor for the First Sky Guide of 2022. Featured this Month: A Christmas Present for Astronomers (20 years in the making), A Fireball buzzes Mark's Hometown, And a smorgasbord of Objects Of The Month, Including a brand new category for all you budding Astro-Photographers. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---january-skies-2022.html to explore this episode further.

Welcome to the 2021 Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover. We've produced The Christmas Crossover for the last few years so that listeners of both podcasts can experience a taste of the other podcast. First up on the show, we chat with one of the organisers and the headline act of an event that The Garbage POD is really proud to be part of. Then 'Mark Taylor' and his regular Co-Host 'John Berger' are joined by friend of the show 'Eddie Spangles' Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy drops by, to bring us something a little Festive. There is some Uplifting (Excuse The Pun!) Space News The 12 Days Of Christmas "Science" Quiz returns, along with the Remixed Music Quiz And to end the show, the lovely Laura LaRue performs one of her tracks to make us all feel bit Christmassy! So "Happy Holidays, Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-82---christmas-crossover-2021.html to explore this episode further.

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor for the last Sky Guide of 2021. This month, there is not one but two Meteor Showers (One from an unusual source!) A Celestial Festive Favourite. And an opportunity to view six planets in one night. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---december-skies-2021.html to explore this episode further.

We're Back! John Berger returns to the fold, after a short absence. So join Mark & John for the first episode of season 8. The guys "Look At All Things Science Fact & Science Fiction" & chat about everything from space travel in the current climate to the mystery of a disused Soviet space craft. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-81.html to explore this episode further.

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. This month there is a smorgasbord of Celestial goodies for you to search for. As there are two Comets, two Meteor Showers, Lunar Letters And Uranus is in it's best position for 50 years! “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---november-skies-2021.html to explore this episode further.

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL Xtra for a Multi Celebration. Firstly we join with Astronomers both professional and amature, for International Observe The Moon Night. We also celebrate TGP NOMINAL's 7th Anniversary and the 1st Episode of our 8th season. Finally Our Resident Astronomer, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy celebrates becoming a BCAe. All this plus Ross's Guide to the Skies for the month ahead and as it's International Observe The Moon Night, there is a Guide to what features to look out for on our closest neighbour. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---international-observe-the-moon-night-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. Pythagoras would love the Sky guide this month, as triangles feature a little bit.** As well as unusual constellations and an Asteroid Hunt. With so much more in between.** “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---september-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. The guide is very Jovian centric this month, as the king of the planets and it's moons feature heavily. There is not one but two Meteor Showers to enjoy this month also. The guys discuss unidentified goings on in the night sky, that have been reported in the UK Astronomy Facebook Group. And the guys look forward to meeting up with the other UK Astronomy Volunteers for Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park 2021. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-august-skies-2021 for more information about this episode.

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. There is a lot to see in the heavens this month. From a Minor Planet, to a Comet, to a Meteor Shower, With so much more in between. The guys also chat about June's Partial Eclipse. And about how this year's Noctilucent Cloud season, is so full on compared with previous years. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---july-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. The guys also look forward to the up coming Partial Solar Eclipse. “So Buckle Up and Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---june-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead. This months episode is very Lunar Centric, as Ross takes us through the Phase Cycle of our Moon, with a few surprises along the way. You can join in the journey by downloading a Moon Phase Observation Journal from the link below. Ross and Mark also discuss how they think the recent Astronomy In April Online Festival went. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---may-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.