The Right Stuff Companion

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Companion podcast for The Right Stuff, the new Disney+ historical series about NASA's Project Mercury space program. Mercury was the first step towards the US landing on the moon and was succeeded by Project Gemini and Project Apollo. Episode-by-episode c


    • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Season 1, Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 47:54


    The Right Stuff Companion PodcastSeason 1Episode 8: (Directed by Andrew Bernstein)By: Doug and PeterShepard's flight, finally.The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program.Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com(Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 50:11


    The Right Stuff Companion PodcastSeason 1Episode 7: (Directed by Andrew Bernstein)By: Doug and PeterShepard and Glenn are at odds as Glenn's letters become known. The women's astronaut corps seems more unlikely.The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program.Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com(Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

    Season 1, Epidode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 55:55


    The Right Stuff Companion PodcastSeason 1Episode 6: (Directed by Nick Copus)By: Doug and PeterGlenn fights behind the scenes to move himself up on the launch order. The Soviets have a huge cold-war victory, sending Cosmonaut Gagarin into orbit.The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program.The 'First Team'.The 'real' Alan Shepard.Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com(Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

    Season 1, Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 47:35


    The Right Stuff Companion PodcastSeason 1Episode 5: (Directed by Rob Bailey)By: Doug and PeterA vote by the seven astronauts decides the first three to fly.The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program.Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com(Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 40:38


    The Right Stuff Companion Podcast Season 1 Episode 4:  (Directed by Nick Copus) By: Doug and Peter Werner VonBraun and Chris Craft struggle to get a working rocket, and reach an understanding. Cooper and Trudy confront his philandering again. Shepard adopts his neice. The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program. Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com (Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 47:46


    The Right Stuff Companion Podcast Season 1 Episode 3:  (Directed by Louise N.D. Friedberg) By: Doug and Peter The Mercury 7 act like they have "the right stuff", by using their status to full effect with the ladies. Everybody shows up for the Atlas test launch. The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program. Photos: The real astronaut wives photo, with Mrs Carpenter's standout dress. Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com (Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 36:35


    The Right Stuff Companion Podcast Season 1 Episode 2:  (Directed by John Coles) By: Doug and Peter The new Mercury 7 learn how to navigate a new world of fame. John Glenn is a natural, but the others learn that sometimes publicity is necessary. The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program. Photos: The 'real' Glenn Powers, between Glenn and Shepard. The infamous Hangar S. Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com (Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 41:46


    The Right Stuff Companion Podcast Season 1 Episode 1:  (Directed by Chris Long) By: Doug and Peter Astronauts John Glenn and Alan Shepard compete as the newly-formed NASA looks for 7 new Mercury astronauts to begin the US manned space program. The Right Stuff, available on Disney+, is a new historical dramatic series about the US space program. Photos: The real Mercury 7 press conference, hands raised. Mercury 7 press conference, with rocket. Email us: therightstuff.companion@gmail.com (Music: https://www.purple-planet.com)

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