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John A. Read is no stranger to reaching for the stars—both figuratively and literally. Fresh off earning his Master's in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins (without an undergrad in engineering—yes, really), John joins Beth to explore his fascinating journey from finance to astrophysics, and from a $15 pharmacy telescope to founding Stargaze Nova Scotia, a public dark-sky observatory. Along the way, John shares how a spark of curiosity from a Chris Hadfield novel launched him into grad school, how he's helping democratize astronomy through smart telescopes and best-selling books, and why his family's space-inspired creative projects continue to inspire new generations of stargazers. Beth and John also explore the rapid evolution of space tech, investing in emerging space companies, and what celestial sights to look forward to this summer—including a can't-miss list of stellar showstoppers for both casual observers and seasoned skywatchers. About John A. Read: John is an award-winning astronomy author, YouTuber, and outreach educator whose books—including 50 Things to See with a Telescope—have helped thousands learn to stargaze. His company, Learn to Stargaze, creates accessible astronomy resources and experiences for all ages. John also leads Stargaze Nova Scotia and helps manage the historic Abbey Ridge Observatory, bringing the wonders of the cosmos to the public through tours, events, and online content. John's family is equally starry-eyed—his wife and daughter create space-themed art and poetry, including the first augmented-reality space poetry book inspired by a trip to orbit! Mentioned in this episode:

Welcome to Episode 149 Sponsored by CultTVMan and Sean's Custom Model ToolsRecorded on Jan 6th 2025HostsStuartTerryGeoffThanks to our latest Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee Supporters:Check out our What We Like page for lists of what we like.***************************************LATEST NEWSMid Michigan Model Makers presents the 4M Mayhem ***************************************MAILBAGWe want to hear from you! Let us know if you have any comments or suggestions scalemodelpodcast@gmail.com.***************************************LATEST HOBBY ANNOUNCEMENTSTamiya 2025 Catalog is outICM 2025 Catalog has been releasedAcademy 2025Arma Hobby 2025 Release PlanTrumpeter 2025-2026 - catalogueHasegawa 2025 Airfix 2025 Range Launch scheduled for Jan 14th.1/48 & 1/32 - North American XF-108 Rapier 3D printed kits by Flying S Models - 3D renders1/48 & 1/72 - Consolidated B-32 Dominator 3D printed kits by One Man Model - expected in 2025What's new at Scalemates.com ***************************************SPONSOR AD #1Cult TV Man***************************************WHAT'S ON THE BENCHStuart - Revell 1/24 Land Rover Series III LWB station wagon. Picked this up at Heritagecon last year. My Dad has a short wheelbase model and I'm doing it as a tribute build to him. Many sprues and much priming and painting.I gave my airbrushes a good deep clean over the holidays. One of my Badger airbrushes needs a good service. Badger offers a lifetime labor warranty on their airbrushes so I'm packing the 155 and my 105 for a well-deserved service. I've heard good things in the past from people who have used this service. These two brushes have served me for over 10+ years.Also picked up a Trumpeter 1/48 Westland Whirlwind and a 1/76 Nutrocker from an estate sale at the LHS.Geoff - still focused on home renovations, but I did do a little work on the IBG kit. (IAR 80) Finally went to our local hobby shop and met the new owner today, and picked up a stash kit - an old resin kit of the Martian war machine from the 1953 version of War of the Worlds!Terry - Work continues on the Moosaroo, the subject is coming along nicely and I need to start working on the diorama portion. The Wave Destroid Phalanx is moving along, with decals and some weathering. I'll need to touch up some of the decals over the highly raised detail. My club, the Techmages, has started a BTS challenge, and I have plenty to finish up. I finally bought the old Grenadier (1993) Wyvern which has been staring at me from the high shelf in Games Plus. Beautifully cast, as were all the Grenadier miniatures.[foogallery id="3864"]***************************************SPONSOR AD #2Seans Custom Model Tools***************************************WHAT WE ARE READINGStuart - The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King. Every few years I re-read Tolkien's classic trilogy.Geoff - finished The Apollo Murders by Cmdr Chris Hatfield. Lots of fun and detail for space junkies. Also knee deep in “A Man on the Moon” by Andrew Chakin - a very deep dive into the lives of the Apollo astronauts and their personal experiences of their work. Very good.Terry - Reading Stephen Baxter's Voyage, first of his alternate history series about going to Mars with Saturn V-era technology. It's an interesting exploration of what could have happened, while most of the world's events remain the same. It's a big book, and follows a few people in two timelines, one on the Mars mission and one on the events which led to it. THE LAST WORDFor more modelling podcast goodness, check out other modelling podcasts at modelpodcasts.comPlease leave us a positive review if you enjoy what we're doing!Check us out: FaceBook, YouTube, and our very own websiteWe also have merchandise now. Check it out on Redbubble 

In this episode of the Fully-Booked podcast, the hosts, Meaghan and Arthur, delve into a new chapter of the podcast. The audience is informed about Shirin's temporary departure due to her pregnancy as Shirin steps away to focus on her growing family, Arthur, co-producer of the Fully-Booked podcast, steps in to co-host alongside Meaghan. This change, while temporary, marks a significant shift in the dynamic of the show. Arthur’s background in coding and his technical contributions to the website bring a fresh perspective to the podcast. The hosts humorously discuss his 60% familiarity with the topics they’ll cover and joke about potential jousting matches for hosting rights when Shirin returns. Despite the change, the team is optimistic about the new direction and is ready to embrace 2025 with fresh content and themes. Kicking Off 2025: A Sci-Fi Focus As the podcast launches into the new year, Meaghan and Arthur introduce a month-long exploration of science fiction. This is a notable shift, as Meaghan admits that she and Shirin have historically read very little of the genre. However, Arthur’s passion for sci-fi provides the perfect opportunity to delve into its rich and diverse discussions. The hosts acknowledge the challenges they faced in planning sci-fi content in the past. With Arthur’s enthusiasm, planning the month’s content was surprisingly straightforward. The podcast promises to cover various aspects of sci-fi, including genre mashups, successful and unsuccessful adaptations, and newer releases. This thematic focus aims to appeal to long-time sci-fi enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Sci-Fi Genre Mashups: Exploring New Horizons One of the main themes of the episode is the exploration of sci-fi genre mashups. Meaghan and Arthur discuss how sci-fi often blends seamlessly with other genres, creating unique storytelling opportunities. They highlight several examples: Sci-Fi and Mystery: The Midsolar Murders series by Mur Lafferty combines amateur sleuthing with extraterrestrial settings. Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter and Wayward Pines series mix speculative fiction with gripping mysteries. Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain explores a medical mystery linked to a satellite crash, blending suspense with scientific intrigue. Sci-Fi and Horror: The hosts delve into the subgenre of sci-fi horror, highlighting works like Caitlin Starling’s The Luminous Dead and David Wellington’s Red Space series (Paradise-1, Revenant X). They also discuss the historical roots of the genre, referencing classics like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend. Sci-Fi and Fantasy: Works like Christopher Paolini’s To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series exemplify the blend of futuristic technology and fantastical elements. Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth series introduces necromancy into a science fiction setting, creating a unique narrative style. Sci-Fi and Historical Fiction: Stephen King’s 11/22/63 combines time travel with the historical backdrop of the Kennedy assassination. Philip K. Dick’s The Man in the High Castle explores an alternate history where the Axis powers won World War II. Sci-Fi and Romance: Meaghan and Arthur touch on the lighter side of sci-fi with titles like Alyssa Cole’s The AI Who Loved Me, which combines AI with human connections, and Ruby Dixon’s monster romance series. Sci-Fi in Other Media: Adaptations and Recommendations The hosts transition into discussing sci-fi in other media, particularly film and television. They reference the ongoing Silo series and compare its dystopian elements to works like Blake Crouch’s Wayward Pines. Meaghan shares her thoughts on the Alien film franchise, admitting she’s new to many of its sequels. The pair humorously critique the series’ ups and downs, including the divisive Prometheus prequels. The episode also touches on notable sci-fi adaptations and their impact: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch was recently adapted into a TV series. Man in the High Castle adapted for Amazon Prime. The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield blends Cold War intrigue with space exploration. The hosts express excitement about revisiting sci-fi classics and exploring lesser-known gems. They encourage listeners to explore Fully Booked’s website for related articles and reviews from contributors. Looking Ahead with Enthusiasm As the episode concludes, Meaghan and Arthur emphasize the importance of embracing new experiences. They acknowledge that while the month of sci-fi exploration is a departure from their usual fare, it presents an opportunity for growth and discovery. The duo encourages listeners to join them on this journey, whether through reading, watching, or engaging with the content on their website and social media platforms. The hosts’ banter, combined with their genuine curiosity and enthusiasm, sets the tone for an exciting year ahead. With a mix of humor, insight, and personal anecdotes, the episode invites listeners to explore the vast possibilities of sci-fi and its many intersections with other genres. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colonel Chris Hadfield is a veteran of three spaceflights. He crewed the US space shuttle twice, piloted the Russian Soyuz, helped build space station Mir and served as Commander of the International Space Station. Getting words and language right in as clear and a concise way is a matter of life and death for astronauts. Crews are traditionally made up of different nationalities and Russian is second to English on board. Chris Hadfield who flew several missions and captained the International Space Station talks about how astronauts communicate and the special language they use that he dubs NASA speak. He speaks several languages and lived in Russia for twenty years. As an author he has written several novels based on his experience in Space and as a fighter pilot the latest of which is The Defector. His books The Apollo Murders are being made into a series for TV. He tells Michael about the obligation he feels to share in words as best he can an experience that so few people have - of being in space and seeing Earth from afar.Producer: Maggie Ayre

On this special episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss major events in global and Canadian energy security in 2023, and what to watch for into the future. Host Bios: - Kelly Ogle is CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute Clip Guest Bios 1:02 - Kent Fellows, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and Fellow-in-Residence at the C.D. Howe Institute 8:46 - Michelle Bockmann, Senior Analyst at Lloyd's List Intelligence 16:40 - Morgan Bazilian, Director of the Payne Institute of Policy at the Colorado School of Mines 25:00 - Yves Giroux, Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer 34:55 - Joe Ingram, CGAI Fellow 41:10 - Amrita Sen, Co-Founder and Director of Research at Energy Aspects 49:00 - Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author and Vice Chairman at S&P Global What is Joe reading? 1. "The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War", by Robert J. Gordon: https://www.amazon.ca/Rise-Fall-American-Growth-Standard/dp/0691147728 2. "The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World", by Niall Ferguson: https://www.amazon.ca/Ascent-Money-Financial-History-World/dp/0143116177 What is Kelly reading? 1. "The Appollo Murders", by Chris Hadfied: https://www.amazon.ca/The-Apollo-Murders/dp/0316264539 2. "The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada", by John Ibbitson: https://www.amazon.ca/Duel-Diefenbaker-Pearson-Making-Modern-ebook/dp/B0BZC4CL15 3. "Dominion: The Railway and the Rise of Canada", by Stephen Bown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/690690/dominion-by-stephen-r-bown/9780385698726 Recording Date: January 10, 2023 Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Joseph Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

A global superstar following his legendary cover version of David Bowie's Space Oddity aboard the ISS, Colonel Chris Hadfield is also an ace fighter pilot, a veteran of two space walks, the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, the former NASA Director of Operations in Russia, one of the most popular TED talkers of all time, an adviser to SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, and was personally asked by King Charles to help lead a new project to protect the space environment. He joins the How To Academy Podcast to share out-of-this-world stories from his life to date, including not only his time as an astronaut but his early days as an RCAF pilot intercepting Soviet bombers in North American airspace. His new novel The Defector – the sequel to his million-selling thriller The Apollo Murders – takes us into the world of Cold War fighter pilots in a dizzying game of spies, lies, and a possible high level defection playing out across three continents. It's a tale sizzling with the kind of detail and authenticity that only one of the world's best fighter pilots can provide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Saturday November 11, 2023 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we get to know Paul Langlois. Best known as the guitarist and songwriter for the Tragically Hip, he was asked to play the closing ceremonies of the Canada Summer Games in Niagara Falls in August of 2022. That gig got him playing again after Gord Downey's passing, and the break up of the Hip, and rekindled his love for songwriting. From there, the collection of songs that became his new solo record “Guess What” emerged.   Then, Chris Hadfield joins the show. He is an astronaut, engineer, singer, fighter pilot and the author of the memoir An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, the children's book The Darkest Dark, which was illustrated by the Fan Brothers, and the photo book You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. Last year he wrote a thriller called “The Apollo Murders,” a Cold War thriller that introduced audiences to former U.S. test pilot Kaz Zemeckis, as he attempted to stay one step ahead of his Soviet rivals as Russian and American crews sprint for a secret bounty hidden away on the Moon's surface. James Cameron called it a nail biter, and it hit number one on the best seller charts. Hadfield returns with “The Defector,” once again placing Kaz Zemeckis in the middle of the action, this time as he takes to the sky in aerial combat to hunt down a high-level defector and uncover Soviet secrets. Chris Hadfield joined me via Zoom to talk about creating the character Kaz, and how he approached writing his second book of fiction.

On the Saturday November 11, 2023 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we get to know Paul Langlois. Best known as the guitarist and songwriter for the Tragically Hip, he was asked to play the closing ceremonies of the Canada Summer Games in Niagara Falls in August of 2022. That gig got him playing again after Gord Downey's passing, and the break up of the Hip, and rekindled his love for songwriting. From there, the collection of songs that became his new solo record “Guess What” emerged. Then, Chris Hadfield joins the show. He is an astronaut, engineer, singer, fighter pilot and the author of the memoir An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, the children's book The Darkest Dark, which was illustrated by the Fan Brothers, and the photo book You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. Last year he wrote a thriller called “The Apollo Murders,” a Cold War thriller that introduced audiences to former U.S. test pilot Kaz Zemeckis, as he attempted to stay one step ahead of his Soviet rivals as Russian and American crews sprint for a secret bounty hidden away on the Moon's surface. James Cameron called it a nail biter, and it hit number one on the best seller charts. Hadfield returns with “The Defector,” once again placing Kaz Zemeckis in the middle of the action, this time as he takes to the sky in aerial combat to hunt down a high-level defector and uncover Soviet secrets. Chris Hadfield joined me via Zoom to talk about creating the character Kaz, and how he approached writing his second book of fiction.

Fika with Vicky's Guest this week is #1best selling author Chris Hadfield. Despite The Defector's recent release, and a busy book tour schedule, Chris graciously agreed to having a thirty minute conversation. So this is a pre-recorded Fika Special Feature for you to enjoy. I know I enjoyed the time I spent with this author.   We'll be focussing on his thrillers The Apollo Murders and The Defector, which take place during the Cold War. Both books are #1 National Best Sellers, The Apollo Murders also being a New York Times Best Seller and The Times (London) Thriller of the Year Pick.  A regular live Fika with Vicky will begin at 1:40 p.m., and you're welcome to join in and let us know what you liked about The Apollo Murders or The Defector, or just say hello.       Photo Credit: Shye Klein    Bio:  Chris Hadfield has flown three space missions, built two space stations, performed two spacewalks, crewed the Shuttle and Soyuz, and commanded the International Space Station. Formerly NASA's Director of Operations in Russia, Hadfield is a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and military fighter pilot who was named the Top Test Pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy, and was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. A 4-time internationally bestselling author, Hadfield has written An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth; You Are Here; a children's book The Darkest Dark; and the thriller The Apollo Murders, which is in production as an 8-part TV series. Hadfield also released a music album, Space Sessions: Songs from a Tin Can, and his TED talk, What I Learned from Going Blind in Space, has been viewed over 11 million times. Hadfield is the co-creator and host of the internationally acclaimed BBC series Astronauts, as well as the co-host, with actor Will Smith, of National Geographic's One Strange Rock. He produces the celebrated Rare Earth series on YouTube and is a creator of the on-stage celebration Generator, which combines science, comedy, and music. Additionally, Hadfield is an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo, has a Masterclass online, advises SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, runs the Space stream at the Creative Destruction Lab, and serves  on several boards.  You can learn more about Chris on his website at https://chrishadfield.ca/

Fika with Vicky's Guest this week is #1best selling author Chris Hadfield. Despite The Defector's recent release, and a busy book tour schedule, Chris graciously agreed to having a thirty minute conversation. So this is a pre-recorded Fika Special Feature for you to enjoy. I know I enjoyed the time I spent with this author. We'll be focussing on his thrillers The Apollo Murders and The Defector, which take place during the Cold War. Both books are #1 National Best Sellers, The Apollo Murders also being a New York Times Best Seller and The Times (London) Thriller of the Year Pick. A regular live Fika with Vicky will begin at 1:40 p.m., and you're welcome to join in and let us know what you liked about The Apollo Murders or The Defector, or just say hello. Photo Credit: Shye Klein Bio: Chris Hadfield has flown three space missions, built two space stations, performed two spacewalks, crewed the Shuttle and Soyuz, and commanded the International Space Station. Formerly NASA's Director of Operations in Russia, Hadfield is a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and military fighter pilot who was named the Top Test Pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy, and was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. A 4-time internationally bestselling author, Hadfield has written An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth; You Are Here; a children's book The Darkest Dark; and the thriller The Apollo Murders, which is in production as an 8-part TV series. Hadfield also released a music album, Space Sessions: Songs from a Tin Can, and his TED talk, What I Learned from Going Blind in Space, has been viewed over 11 million times. Hadfield is the co-creator and host of the internationally acclaimed BBC series Astronauts, as well as the co-host, with actor Will Smith, of National Geographic's One Strange Rock. He produces the celebrated Rare Earth series on YouTube and is a creator of the on-stage celebration Generator, which combines science, comedy, and music. Additionally, Hadfield is an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo, has a Masterclass online, advises SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, runs the Space stream at the Creative Destruction Lab, and serves on several boards. You can learn more about Chris on his website at https://chrishadfield.ca/

Today's guest is Chris Hadfield. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, musician, retired astronaut, and former combat pilot. Before becoming an astronaut, Chris was a tactical fighter pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was the top graduate of the U.S. Air Force Pilot School and was named U.S. Navy Test Pilot of the Year in 1991. In 2005, Chris was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. Chris is one of the most accomplished astronauts in the world. He was the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space and to operate a robotic arm in orbit. During his career, he flew three missions, helped build two space stations, and performed two spacewalks. He also served as mission control for 25 Space Shuttle missions, coordinated crews for the Shuttle and Soyuz spacecraft, and served as NASA's director of operations in Russia from 2001 to 2003. In 2013, he became the first Canadian to be named commander of the International Space Station (ISS).  Now, Chris serves as an advisor to SpaceX and Virgin Galactic and is the chair of the board for the Open Lunar Foundation, a nonprofit that is working to create a cooperative and peaceful presence on the moon.  Chris is the co-creator and host of the BBC series Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?  He also produces Rare Earth on YouTube, and contributed to the National Geographic show One Strange Rock, hosted by Will Smith. Chris is the author of four bestselling books: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, You Are Here, The Darkest Dark, and The Apollo Murders.  His new book, The Defector, is available now. You can learn more about Chris by following him on Instagram @colchrishadfield and visiting his website, chrishadfield.ca SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! 8 Sleep: Go to https://www.eightsleep.com/dangerclose/  and save $150 on the Pod Cover Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Featured Gear SIG: Today's featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. SIG SAUER The Cross SOG by John Plaster DC Vintage Watches Primal Beef Company Danger Close is an IRONCLAD Original

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After a distinguished career as a test pilot, Hadfield became an astronaut in 1992. Over the course of his career, he achieved a series of Canadian firsts: he was the first Canadian to be a space mission specialist, to operate the Canadarm in orbit, to do a spacewalk and to command the International Space Station. He was also the first to record a music video in space — a cover of David Bowie's “Space Oddity” — viewed by 100s of millions of earthlings. Hadfield retired from the Canadian Astronaut Corps in July 2013. Colonel Hadfield is an advisor to SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, Board Chair of the Open Lunar Foundation, and Founding Fellow of the Creative Destruction Lab Space stream. He has flown three space missions, building two space stations, performing two spacewalks, crewing the Shuttle and Soyuz and commanding the International Space Station. Colonel Hadfield is the co-creator/host of the internationally acclaimed BBC series Astronauts, and helped create/host, with actor Will Smith, the National Geographic series One Strange Rock. In addition to his decorated career as an astronaut, Chris is the author of three international bestsellers: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, You Are Here, and The Darkest Dark, plus a new thriller novel, The Apollo Murders. We talk to Commander Hadfield about the importance of dreaming big, taking small steps to get there, what it feels like to do a space walk, and of course, music.

In this episode we discuss the implications of programs that create art,  we flip the finger to the trolls of modern tv shows, and we talk about how much we enjoyed Chris Hadfield's novel, The Apollo Murders.  You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KGTwitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=readIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com Please check out BriteBlur Productions newest show, Finer Points TriviaCast Follow us on twitter to get all the latest. @FinerPoints_Watch the video trailer here: https://youtu.be/9f5ZmaHivrg

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My guest today is one of the most accomplished astronauts in the world. He was named the Top Test Pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy and was inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame. He has flown three space missions, built two space stations, crewed the Space Shuttle, the Soyuz, and commanded the International Space Station. He's the author of four international best sellers. His latest book is The Apollo Murders. I'm talking with Colonel Chris Hadfield… The Positivity Podcast sees Paul McKenna interview some of the world's most interesting people. From film stars, to entrepreneurs and entertainers, you'll learn the tips and tricks that the best in the business use to stay positive. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the podcast and share your best bits from the episode online. Paul McKenna Twitter: @ImPaulMcKenna Paul McKenna Instagram: @IamPaulMcKenna

On our special May the Fourth episode, we start the show talking to two NASA astronauts about their experiences in space. We speak with Chris Hadfield, who was an astronaut with NASA for 21 years, a colonel in the Canadian air force, and he is also an educator, a musician, and Chris was the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space in 2001 and is the only Canadian to command a space station. He retired from NASA in 2013, and since then, he helps run several space companies, and has become known around the world for his internet presence and videos that have made space science fun and accessible. He's also an author of several books and his most recent novel, “The Apollo Murders” is a Cold War-era thriller. We also speak with Sunita Williams, an astronaut at NASA and the second female commander of the International Space Station. She's also been training commercial space crews for private companies like SpaceX and Boeing. She spent 322 days in space aboard the International Space Station and performed 7 spacewalks, spending a total of 29 hours and 17 minutes strolling around in the cosmos.

On our special May the Fourth episode, we start the show talking to two NASA astronauts about their experiences in space. We speak with Chris Hadfield, who was an astronaut with NASA for 21 years, a colonel in the Canadian air force, and he is also an educator, a musician, and Chris was the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space in 2001 and is the only Canadian to command a space station. He retired from NASA in 2013, and since then, he helps run several space companies, and has become known around the world for his internet presence and videos that have made space science fun and accessible. He's also an author of several books and his most recent novel, “The Apollo Murders” is a Cold War-era thriller. We also speak with Sunita Williams, an astronaut at NASA and the second female commander of the International Space Station. She's also been training commercial space crews for private companies like SpaceX and Boeing. She spent 322 days in space aboard the International Space Station and performed 7 spacewalks, spending a total of 29 hours and 17 minutes strolling around in the cosmos.

This week's episode is OUT OF THIS WORLD! First, we'll start with all the petty details of how NASA originated. It's like when that juice box bar opened in Chicago; Everyone went once for the IG pic and then never again. It's like that. By the way, did you know that only 12 men have walked on the moon? Unrelated fact, but true. Then it's on to our book... Chris Hadfield is a real-life astronaut. His first novel is set in an alternate reality where Apollo 13 is happening, not as an exploration mission but as a military operation. The crew's task is to take down a foreign space station designed to spy on American citizens. Soviet activity forces American hands to action, but the Soviets are prepared with a canon-laden vessel and an American mole secretly working for them aboard the US spaceship. When the smoke clears, who will be left standing? LET'S GET LIT!   Find Alexis and Kari online: Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod/; Twitter — twitter.com/litsocietypod; Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod/; and our website www.LitSocietyPod.com. Get in on the conversation by using #booksanddrama.

Join us as we chat about a smorgasbord of topics and a plethora of stories. The episode is very much a bowl of potpourri. We tackle everything from whether or not we would have wanted to wear uniforms in high school to ageism and the importance our society places on age to things we tried that we thought would be awful and turned out to be super fun! What do you love now that you thought you wouldn't like?   **Show Notes** Podcast we mentioned: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Book we mentioned: The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield

On this week's Richard Crouse Show I'll tell you about a new movie playing in theatres right now. “Run Woman Run” is the story of Beck, an Indigenous single mom at a crossroad. Ambitionless, when she isn't binge eating, she's hopping in the car to go check the mail… from the mailbox at the end of her driveway. Following a health scare, she decides to change her life through marathon running. Run Woman Run is a lighthearted film with serious messages of recovery from residential school trauma, self-discovery and the erasure of Indigenous languages. It doesn't shy away from the big topics, but at its heart it is an underdog story about overcoming obstacles and belief in one's self.       I spoke with the film's director Zoe Hopkins and breakout star Dakota Ray Hebert in separate interviews, which I have stitched them together to tell the story of the making of this wonderful film. Then, Chris Hadfield, astronaut, engineer, singer, and fighter pilot and now author of a thriller called “The Apollo Murders” stops by to talk about his book and much more.

On this week's Richard Crouse Show I'll tell you about a new movie playing in theatres right now. “Run Woman Run” is the story of Beck, an Indigenous single mom at a crossroad. Ambitionless, when she isn't binge eating, she's hopping in the car to go check the mail… from the mailbox at the end of her driveway. Following a health scare, she decides to change her life through marathon running. "Run Woman Run" is a lighthearted film with serious messages of recovery from residential school trauma, self-discovery and the erasure of Indigenous languages. It doesn't shy away from the big topics, but at its heart it is an underdog story about overcoming obstacles and belief in one's self. I spoke with the film's director Zoe Hopkins and breakout star Dakota Ray Hebert in separate interviews, which I have stitched them together to tell the story of the making of this wonderful film. Then, Chris Hadfield, astronaut, engineer, singer, and fighter pilot and now author of a thriller called “The Apollo Murders” stops by to talk about his book and much more.

We are super excited to welcome to this week's interview episode...Someone referred to as “the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong,” a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot who was the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station, it is a pleasure to welcome to the podcast astronaut......Commander Chris Hadfield.Chris is definitely the Topic Expert we needed to speak with!Hear us discuss:Chris' journey to being an astronautWhy the ISS is so importantWhat life on the ISS is like, sleeping, eating, experimentsChris describing his incredible space walks (extravehicular activity)Chris' advice to be an astronautYou will hear how much we enjoyed talking with Chris, plus his fascinating insight of life on the International Space Station.Our research and reading can only take us so far - so from time to time we will interview an expert to ask them questions and hear their real life experience on a topic.Once you have listened we would love to hear your feedback.Follow us @TwoGuysOneTopic on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.If you are able to leave a quick review on your podcast player that would also be really appreciated.Thanks!Hadfield is also a bestselling author of three books, an acclaimed musician, and the host of two internationally acclaimed television series, including National Geographic's One Strange Rock. Hadfield's latest book The Apollo Murders – a thriller set in space and his first fiction novel – is available now. To purchase a copy of The Apollo Murders, visit https://chrishadfield.ca/books/. Follow Chris on:Facebook - @AstronautChrisHadfieldTwitter - @Cmdr_HadfieldInstagram - @colchrishadfieldTikTok - @cmdr_hadfieldYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHadfieldAstronaut Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the REACH team is over the moon to have a longform sit-down with renowned author, retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space, Col. Chris Hadfield.  Then we get a visit from the icy moon of Jupiter, Europa (the great Kevin Vidal!), - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFortMusic composed by: Jesse CaseLogo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Col. Chris Hadfield, renowned author and retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space. To purchase a copy of The Apollo Murders and The Darkest Dark, go to https://chrishadfield.ca/books/.Col. Chris Hadfield photo credit: Shye Klein. Col. Chris Hadfield online:Website: www.chrishadfield.caTwitter: @Cmdr_HadfieldFacebook: @AstronautChrisHadfieldInstagram: @colchrishadfieldYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHadfieldAstronautTikTok: @cmdr_hadfieldCol. Chris Hadfield plays “Space Oddity” by David Bowie from the ISS:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo Europa was voiced by the great Kevin Vidal. You can catch Kevin on Working Moms, Strays, and Odd Squad: The Movie.Kevin Vidal online:Instagram: @notkevinvidalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinvidalactorTwitter: @notkevinvidal Special thanks to Shannon Abbott, Cheryl-Ann Horrocks, Ashley Comeau, Janet Davidson-Marshall, and our REACH learning community. All about Europahttps://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/jupiter-moons/europa/overview/ 

David and Perry plunge again into the murky depths of crime fiction, both in print and on television. General News (05:04) 2022 International Thriller Writers Awards (01:45) The Stella Prize 2022 longlist (01:22) BSFA Awards (01:44) Crime Fiction we've been reading (52:18) The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin (09:44) The Housemate by Sarah Bailey (05:35) Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby (07:48) The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie (05:14) The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith (06:00) The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield (06:21) The Way It Is Now by Garry Disher (08:29) David responds on The Way It Is Now (02:44) Troppo TV Series (07:21) Windup (01:47) Photo by Jimmy Chan from Pexels He took my father grossly, full of bread;With all his crimes broad blown, as flush as May;And how his audit stands who knows save heaven? Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 3

David and Perry plunge again into the murky depths of crime fiction, both in print and on television. General News (05:04) 2022 International Thriller Writers Awards (01:45) The Stella Prize 2022 longlist (01:22) BSFA Awards (01:44) Crime Fiction we've been reading (52:18) The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin (09:44) The Housemate by Sarah Bailey (05:35) Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby (07:48) The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie (05:14) The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith (06:00) The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield (06:21) The Way It Is Now by Garry Disher (08:29) David responds on The Way It Is Now (02:44) Troppo TV Series (07:21) Windup (01:47) Click here for more info and indexes Photo by Jimmy Chan from Pexels He took my father grossly, full of bread; With all his crimes broad blown, as flush as May; And how his audit stands who knows save heaven? Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 3

Chris Austin Hadfield OC OOnt MSC CD is a Canadian retired astronaut, engineer, singer, fighter pilot and author. The first Canadian to perform extravehicular activity in space, Hadfield has flown two Space Shuttle missions and served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS). Prior to his career as an astronaut, Hadfield served in the Canadian Forces for 25 years as an Air Command fighter pilot.  Dennis and he discuss his book, The Apollo Murders.

The Apollo Murders, written by Chris Hadfield and narrated by Ray Porter; is a cold-war thriller in space based around an alternate history continuation of the Apollo program. The Apollo Murders [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth [Libro.fm] / [Overdrive/Libby] / [Audible]  Project Hail Mary [Audible] / [Episode 101] Bobiverse (series) [Audible] The Lady Astronaut Universe (Series) [Audible]  

The second stage of a Falcon 9 rocket launched in 2017 re-entered the atmosphere over Mexico, breaking up and creating a show of fiery lights in the sky. Plus, dead stars with possibly living planets, more on moon formation, more launches, more launch failures, and a review of “The Apollo Murders” by Chris Hadfield.

This episode of Defence Deconstructed is the first of a series exploring what two Future Fighter Capability finalists offer. Today, David Perry speaks to former Chief of the Defence Staff and Strategic Advisor to Lockheed Martin Canada, Tom Lawson. Participant Bio: General (Ret'd) Lawson served as Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff between 2012 and 2015, and now provides strategic advice to companies including Air Canada, Lockheed-Martin and CAE. What General Lawson is reading: The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield – chrishadfield.ca/books/ Host Bio: Dave Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (www.cgai.ca/david_perry) Recording Date: 26 Jan 2022 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips

That' right! Looking Up is 100 episodes old today! Dean and Anna take the opportunity to reminisce on some greatest moments, hopes for the future, and more. We are also joined by retired Canadian astronaut and author of the new book "The Apollo Murders", Colonel Chris Hadfield. And his stories and credentials go far beyond space and writing. He's spent time as a musician, done television shows, and so much more that needed to be discussed! We also get a "what's up in the skies in 2022" update from our old friend, co-host of the live YouTube Stream "The Joe and Joe Weather Show", Joe Rao (@JoeRaoWeather)

Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield talks with Joe about his journey to become an astronaut and how the lessons he learned in space influences how he lives life on earth. In this episode, Joe and Chris discuss the importance of perspective, preparing for the worst-case scenario, and managing the tension between family and professional careers. Chris also talks about his international best seller, An Astronaut's Guide to life on Earth and his new thriller novel, The Apollo Murders. 

Hello 3 Bookers!   Let's close off our fourth year of 3 Books by sitting down with Chris Hadfield at his kitchen table. His five-month old puppy New Henry is sniffling and occasionally barking on his lap. Fat snowflakes slowly drift down outside the big window above the shelf full of succulents. And lying between us is a stack of Christmas cards that Chris is signing along with my copy of his brand new bestselling thriller The Apollo Murders … as well, of course, as his three most formative books.   Commander Chris Hadfield has lived in outer space for six months. Six months! He was named Top Test Pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy and has flown on three space missions, helped build two space stations, and commanded the International Space Station.   While hanging out in space Chris wasn't just doing experiments. He was also serving as a global educator. Teaching people through YouTube and social media how to cook in space, sleep in space, and even clip your nails in space. He sent us pictures of Earth from low orbit and helped us see our planet and ourselves in a new light. And while circling Earth over two thousand times — once about every hour and a half, he says — he also made time to create the first ever music video shot in space. You've probably seen his cover of David Bowie's “Space Oddity” which has now been viewed over 100 million times.   So: he's an astronaut and a rock star? Yes, but that's not all. Chris has given one of the most popular TED Talks of all time and is also a hugely bestselling author.   In 2013 he put out An Astronaut's Guide to Life, one of the most popular memoirs in the past decade and an international bestseller for over five years. He followed that up with a photo book called You are Here and then followed that up with a lovely children's book called The Darkest Dark. And now? Well, never content to rest on his laurels and always interested in exploring new terrain, Chris has just put out his first ever novel.   Is there anything Chris Hadfield can't do??   I suppose NASA only selects the most perfect specimens on earth but how does somebody learn how to just … write a novel? How exactly does he think about studying the art and then creating it? What can we all learn from his combined passions for curiosity, self-learning, and self-discipline?   Plus, since Chris is one of the most decorated astronauts in the world, we also get to discuss what space travel might look like in our lifetime and our children's lifetimes. Chris will tell us how 70,000 years ago some thought it was foolish to leave Africa … and yet some did. How 18,000 years ago some thought it was foolish to walk over ice to North America … and yet some did. How 50 years ago some thought it was foolish to blast ourselves into outer space … and yet some did. How today and in the near future some will say it's foolish to settle on the moon or Mars … and yet some will.   I found this conversation mind-expanding on many levels. It pairs wonderfully well with The Apollo Murders which I hope you'll check out. I'm excited for you to hang out at Chris's kitchen table with us. I'll be in your left ear, Chris will be in your right, and Chris is wondering if you'd like a coffee or a glass of water before we begin?   Let's flip the page into Chapter 93 now…   What You'll Learn: What is the beauty of writing Christmas cards? What compels an astronaut to write a book? What is the Astronaut's prayer? How do you prepare for space flight? What is the first question writers should ask themselves? Why should all aspiring writers read On Writing by Stephen King? What do the best mystery and thriller writers have in common? What do mazes and writing have in common? What is the future of space flight? What would humans need to survive on Mars? How can we peacefully settle the moon, and further afield, as a species? What do all new settlement ventures have in common? What is the Earth-Moon economic system? Why do astronauts often live well into their nineties? What are the common attributes of an astronaut? Why should we create much more mundane bucket lists? How should we shape our view of the world?   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/93    Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future chapter: 1-833-READ-A-LOT.   Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list    3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Judy Blume and Quentin Tarantino. 3 Books is published on the lunar calendar with each of the 333 chapters dropped on the exact minute of every single new moon and every single full moon all the way up to 5:21 am on September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and is 100% non-profit with no ads, no sponsors, no commercials, and no interruptions. 3 Books has 3 clubs including the End of the Podcast Club, the Cover to Cover Club, and the Secret Club, which operates entirely through the mail and is only accessible by calling 1-833-READ-A-LOT. 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8:55 | Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares about his journey into writing books since retiring from space travel, including his new Cold War thriller, The Apollo Murders.  37:21 | #RealTalkRoundTable: Photo Radar, Urban Design & Road Safety We get evidence-based perspectives on how effective speed enforcement is, from City Planner and urbanist, Brent Toderian, City of Edmonton's Director of Safe Mobility's Jessica Lamare, and active transportation advocate Stephen Raitz with Paths for People. 1:32:15 | #TrashTalk | Ryan lets 'er rip on Real Talkers' emails about bad drivers, anti-vaxxers, and more. Presented by Local Waste

David Cooper invites Commander Chris Hadfield to talk about his time on the ISS  and his new book, The Apollo Murders

In this episode of NPR's Book of the Day podcast, we're spotlighting two thrillers. First, astronaut Chris Hadfield talked with former NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his novel The Apollo Murders, which is set in the 70's around, you guessed it, the Apollo missions. Then, a 2015 interview with NPR's Robert Siegel and author Anthony Horowitz about his James Bond novel Trigger Mortis, and what it's like giving a classic a 21st century twist.

Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space, became commander of the International Space Station, and became a viral sensation after covering Bowie like no one else. He speaks to the Guardian's science editor, Ian Sample, about life as an astronaut, the new race to the moon and his new novel, The Apollo Murders.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

This Friday, we're featuring two thrillers. First, astronaut Chris Hadfield talked with former NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his novel The Apollo Murders, which is set in the 70's around, you guessed it, the Apollo missions. It's got Soviet spies and secret space stations with machine guns mounted to the top. What more could a book need? Then a 2015 interview with NPR's Robert Siegel and author Anthony Horowitz about his James Bond novel Trigger Mortis, and what it's like giving a classic a 21st century twist.

On this week's Richard Crouse Show Podcast we meet Commander Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space and served as commander of the International Space Station. Now, on earth, the astronaut and bestselling author, is turning to fiction for the first time. James Cameron, director of “Avatar” and “Titanic,” called Hadfield's new book “The Apollo Murders,” “Nail-biting. I couldn't put it down,” he said. The new thriller is set in 1973. In this alternative history the Cold War is still burning hot and is now being projected into space with the Soviets building an orbiting spy station while looking to mine the moon for precious radioactive minerals. With Apollo 18 (the real Apollo missions ended at 17) the U.S. is out to frustrate these plans. It may be that the Soviets are one step ahead though, as they already have someone inside the Apollo program. Hadfield is also the author of the memoir An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, the children's book The Darkest Dark, which was illustrated by the Fan Brothers, and the photo book You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. Commander Chris Hadfield joins me via Zoom from Las Vegas to talk about his new book The Apollo Murders. Then, Katherine Ryan is a Canadian who moved to England in 2007 with a boyfriend who wanted to start a comedy career in the UK. His comedy career didn't take off, but hers did, and now Brits know and love her from the many panel shows she's appeared on, her wildly popular no-filter podcast Telling Everybody Everything or her Netflix comedy-drama The Duchess. She also has a new series, Backstage with Katherine Ryan, which will showcase live stand-up sets from beloved and emerging comedians. It's slated to premiere on Amazon Prime in 2022. She's known for being hilariously herself in a non-apologetic way, so it doesn't comes as a surprise that her latest project, a memoir that details her rise to U.K. fame and her Canadian life before that as a Hooters waiter and Ryerson student, and before that her life in Sarnia, is called The Audacity.

On this special episode, Amanda Pierce from the Teen Zone and Ben Sargent from the Circulation Department share a charcuterie board and dish about books they hate, movie adaptations they love, and Ben's affinity for Russian writers. Amanda's book recommendations: Small Favors and House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Ben's book recommendations: The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield The Books of Earthsea by Ursula K LeGuin

My guest this week is former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot, retired astronaut and the first Canadian to walk in space Chris Hadfield. This was truly one of the greatest conversations of my life. You may remember Chris went viral on Youtube with his rendition of Space Oddity from the International Space Station. The images Chris paints with his words about his adventures in space will leave you stunned. When he talked about surfing the Southern Lights, I was speechless. They say travel changes your life, but space travel?!?! That's a whole different level. Follow Chris on Twitter - @Cmdr_Hadfield Chris's new book - The Apollo Murders -  Follow Leon on Instagram - @thekindnessguy www.leonlogothetis.com

Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut, former fighter pilot, engineer and now author of the high-stakes thriller, The Apollo Murders. Colonel Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space, and is probably the world's best-known and most beloved modern astronaut. Over the course of his career, he flew three space missions, commanded the International Space Station and has spent more than 160 days in space. Prior to that, he was a Cold War fighter pilot in the 1980s, embarking on missions to intercept Soviet bombers in North American airspace. On top of his aeronautical career, Chris Hadfield is also a real life star man. In 2013, he recorded David Bowie's Space Oddity on the International Space Station, a video with more than 50 millions views, and the first ever music video performed in space. His TED Talk on fear has been watched 11 million times. Since retirement, he has published his first work of fiction, The Apollo Murders, a thriller plunging readers into the paranoia of the Cold War, through the lens of competing space programmes. The novel is set in an alternate history, where Apollo 18 - a real mission cancelled during the Nixon administration - actually went ahead as a spy mission.

In the latest episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we review a new book. The Apollo Murders is a novel about space - written by a honest-to-goodness real-life astronaut! The author, Chris Hadfield, has flown on the Space Shuttle, and on Soyuz, worked on the Russian Mir space station, and commanded the International Space Station. You can't get more astronaut experience than that. Hadfield has also written books before, but until now has focused on non-fiction. His best-selling book prior to this one was the autobiographical An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. But now he turns to fiction, with a thriller set during the Apollo era. But how does it stand up? In the podcast, regulars Colin and Phil are joined by Peter Kuskie to review the book and to join us in a Jeopardy-inspired quiz.

Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut, former fighter pilot, engineer and now author of the high-stakes thriller, The Apollo Murders. Colonel Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space, and is probably the world's best-known and most beloved modern astronaut. Over the course of his career, he flew three space missions, commanded the International Space Station and has spent more than 160 days in space. Prior to that, he was a Cold War fighter pilot in the 1980s, embarking on missions to intercept Soviet bombers in North American airspace. On top of his aeronautical career, Chris Hadfield is also a real life star man. In 2013, he recorded David Bowie's Space Oddity on the International Space Station, a video with more than 50 millions views, and the first ever music video performed in space. His TED Talk on fear has been watched 11 million times. Since retirement, he has published his first work of fiction, The Apollo Murders, a thriller plunging readers into the paranoia of the Cold War, through the lens of competing space programmes. The novel is set in an alternate history, where Apollo 18 - a real mission cancelled during the Nixon administration - actually went ahead as a spy mission.

CERBA is hosting an exceptional guest on this episode of IceBreakers: a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot - Colonel Chris Hadfield. Chris is an astounding pioneer of many historic "firsts": the first astronaut to operate Canadarm in space, the first Canadian to board and pilot a Russian "Soyuz" spacecraft, the first and only Canadian ever to command an International Space Station (so far).Chris is sharing his stories about living, working and playing music in space, his life in Russia and being an influencer. He is also talking about his new book, "The Apollo Murders" - an exceptional Cold War thriller from the dark heart of the Space Race, described as "Nail-biting" by James Cameron, another Canadian star, the writer and director of Avatar and Titanic.Related Links to the episode:Chris Hadfield - "The Apollo Murders"NASARoscosmosTimeline:00:00 Intro00:40 Introducing Chris Hadfield2:08 Is Chris Hadfield an influencer?4:14 Music is everywhere (including the Space Station)5:36 "Menya zovut Chris Hadfield" - studying orbital mechanics in Russian 9:13 What do astronauts do before launch?12:28 Enriching life in Russian apartment14:45 Life in space20:44 "The Apollo Murders" - an exciting journey to an alternate past24:43 The mission that never really happened or did it?32:58 Back to the gravity36:46 Democratizing space travel40:14 How to land a "Soyuz"41:30 What made Chris a leader?42:01 What does the future hold for Chris Hadfield?43:24 Will Nathan lose his moon estate?45:44 ConclusionIcebreakers is produced by CERBA, an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Eurasia. www.cerbanet.org

Chris Hadfield is one of the world's most renowned astronauts and a best-selling author. He's retired from travelling into space but now he's released his first fictional novel 'The Apollo Murders'- set in the early 1970s during the height of the cold war and the space race.

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx discusses his new memoir, Act Like You Got Some Sense, about his childhood in Texas and his experiences as a father. Astronaut Chris Hadfield talks about making the transition to writing fiction with his debut novel, The Apollo Murders, set against the backdrop of the Cold War and the space race. Writer and producer Anthony Q. Farrell talks about launching the Showrunner Training Bootcamp — a workshop for BIPOC writers who are looking to take the next step in their careers. Actor and producer Jennifer Pogue opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis, how it's changed her outlook on life, and why she's decided that it's time to share her story.

Episode 545 Chris Hadfield is a First Class Father and Astronaut. He is also a former fighter pilot and author of a new book “THE APOLLO MURDERS”. He has flown in space three times and is the first Canadian to walk in space. Chris has served as commander of the International Space Station. He became the commander of the International Space Station as part of Expedition 35, responsible for a crew of five astronauts and helping to run dozens of scientific experiments dealing with the impact of low gravity on human biology. He spent 166 days in space and almost 15 hours outside of the spacecraft. Prior to his career as an astronaut, Hadfield served in the Canadian Forces for 25 years as an Air Command fighter pilot. He has been described by Forbes as "perhaps the most social media savvy astronaut ever to leave Earth" and his exchanges with William Shatner and other Star Trek actors have received media coverage. In this Episode, Chris shares his Fatherhood journey which includes three children. He discusses how he prepared to leave earth as father to ensure his family would be taken care of in the event something went wrong. He describes the impact of being a famous astronaut had on his kids growing up. He talks about his new book “THE APOLLO MURDERS”. He offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads and more! The Apollo Murders - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316264539/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0316264539 Subscribe to First Class Fatherhood and watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 SPONSORS: DML CBD - https://dmlcbd.com Promo Code: Father SeatGeek - https://seatgeek.com Promo Code: FirstClass Save: $20 off tickets MY PILLOW - https://www.mypillow.com Promo Code: Fatherhood Save Up To 66% Off 1-800-875-0219 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield became an internet star in 2013 with a viral video of himself performing David Bowie's “Space Oddity” on the International Space Station. Now he's left the capsule and dared to write a novel. The Apollo Murders follows astronauts, spies, and killers in the American space program in the 1960s and 70s. Hadfield joins us to discuss his debut novel.  

Our favourite Canadian returns to the podcast this week, it's astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield. Chris has just released his first ever work of fiction, a historical thriller titled The Apollo Murders. He joins Robin, and guest co-host Helen Czerski, to talk about his favourite thrillers, what it was like moving into the world of fiction, making sure the space science was accurate and the future of human spaceflight itself. Around 10 extra minutes of chat this week for Patreon supporters so sign up at patreon.com/bookshambles

Fletch, Vaughan & Megan had a chat with Colonel Chris Hadfield! They discussed his new book "The Apollo Murders", and talked all things Space!

In 1973: a final, top-secret mission was planned to go to the Moon. Three astronauts in a tiny spaceship, a quarter-million miles from home. A quarter-million miles from help. NASA is about to launch Apollo 18. While the mission has been billed as a scientific one, flight controller Kazimieras "Kaz" Zemeckis knows there is a darker objective. Intelligence has discovered a secret Soviet space station spying on America, and Apollo 18 may be the only chance to stop it But even as Kaz races to keep the NASA crew one step ahead of their Russian rivals, a deadly accident reveals that not everyone involved is quite who they were thought to be. With political stakes stretched to the breaking point, the White House and the Kremlin can only watch as their astronauts collide on the lunar surface, far beyond the reach of law or rescue. The Apollo Murders is a high-stakes thriller unlike any other. Chris Hadfield captures the fierce G-forces of launch, the frozen loneliness of space, and the fear of holding on to the outside of a spacecraft orbiting the Earth at 17,000 miles per hour as only someone who has experienced all of these things in real life can. We also discussed touring with David Bowie's band, the time he met Sir Arthur C. Clarke, his dream aviation 'hangar', and even aliens! I found him incredibly vulnerable, authentic, and honest. His thoughts on how best to lead life… and grapple with death plus his one regret in life. "An exceptional debut thriller and “exciting journey” into the dark heart of the Cold War and the space race from New York Times bestselling author and astronaut Chris Hadfield" (Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary), past guest: https://youtu.be/JuoDANMASLc “Nail-biting . . . I couldn't put it down.” —James Cameron, writer and director of Avatar and Titanic “Not to be missed.” —Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal “An explosive thriller by a writer who has actually been to space . . . Strap in for the ride!” —Gregg Hurwitz, author of Orphan X Get the Apollo Murders here: https://amzn.to/3aCJLn7 LinkedIn Jobs is the best platform for finding the right candidate to join your business this fall. It's the largest marketplace for job seekers in the world, and it has great search features so that you can find candidates with any hard or soft skills that you need. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit linkedin.com/impossible to post a job for free.  Audible is hands-down my favorite platform for consuming podcasts, fiction and nonfiction books! With an Audible membership, you can download titles and listen offline, anytime, anywhere. The Audible app is free and can be installed on all smartphones and tablets. You can listen across devices without losing your spot. Audible members don't have to worry about using their credits right away. You can keep your credits for up to a year—and use them to binge on a whole series if you'd like! And if you're not loving your selection, you can simply swap it for another.Start your free 30-day trial today:  Audible.com/impossible or text “impossible” to 500-500

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An exclusive conversation with one of the world's most famous - and most accomplished - astronauts. Canadian Chris Hadfield has been a jet test pilot, part of the Shuttle crew, in charge of the ISS, involved with Russia's space programme and he's walked in space... Chris is also a great musician and a big David Bowie fan - now he's an author with a brand new thriller "The Apollo Murders" out October 12th...Hear about his amazing life and work on this Edition of The Unexplained With Howard Hughes.

Commander Chris Hadfield is arguably Canada's most famous astronaut. There's even been times when he's been our most famous Canadian, like when he produced a viral video singing David Bowie's "Space Oddity" on the International Space Station, seen by hundreds of millions of people. A veteran of multiple missions to space with the Canadian Space Agency, NASA and the Russian Space Program, he was the first Canadian to do a space walk, was commander of the International Space Station and he spent five years as the NASA representative to the Russian Space Program based in Moscow, becoming a fluent Russian speaker in the process. It's fair to say that Chris Hadfield knows a thing or two about space, and when it came time for him to write his first ever novel, he turned to the cosmos and the heyday of the space race, during the Apollo Missions to the moon in the 1960's and '70's. “The Apollo Murders,” is a classic cold war-era spy thriller, it comes out in October 2021. In this fascinating conversation we discuss the moments in his own career that inspired a novel that now has leading Hollywood figures like James Cameron and Ryan Reynolds exploring turning it into a film.

A bit rambley today because this episode was all...business and no fun. Don't get me wrong, I love the beaurocracy episodes, but I also come here for the fun, right? At the end there's some book talk about upcoming crime/action novel The Apollo Murders by astronaut Chris Hadfield! (Oh, and the introduction of a thoroughly dislikable Dr Mckay).

We're beyond thrilled for this episode with Canadian legend Chris Hadfield! The former commander of the International Space Station drops by Beyond the Books to discuss life in space, his work on the ISS, and more! What is 0G like? What does food taste like in outer space? How does he feel about the portrayal of astronauts in popular media? We talk about his upcoming book, The Apollo Murders, and see if he can tell whether some famous quotes are from real astronauts or characters from movies/TV!

Chris Hadfield's floated in the most peculiar way when he performed his poignant rendition of Bowie's Space Oddity from the International Space Station. It captured 45 million views and  David Bowie tweeted to Chris-'Hallo Spaceboy'.  Chris is a renaissance man who effortlessly floats between science, music, space, humanity and being a best-selling author who is also releasing his first non-fiction book - The Apollo Murders.   Most of us dream, but what separates Chris from most is how he chases his dreams with curiosity, conviction and care for Planet Earth, and all living creatures. If you want to chase your dreams then listen to the life lessons that Chris Hadfield offers.   penned his first non-fiction book Apollo as a child spent hours gazing into the stars, and then one night, he watched Neil Armstrong step onto the moon, and decided then and there to become an astronaut.  Many of us dream but what separates Chris from most is his determination.  Chris is a renaissance man - who effortlessly floats between science to music to space to penning his first non-fiction novel, The Apollo Murders.   A podcast packed with powerful life lessons on dreaming it and doing it.    Chris Hadfield   www.chrishadfield.ca Twitter - @Cmdr_Hadfield Facebook - @AstronautChrisHadfield Instagram - @colchrishadfield The Apollo Murders - https://rbaliterary.com/book/the-apollo-murders/   Tony Chapman   To chat with Tony Chapman. Web:    https://chatterthatmatters.ca Web: https://tonychapmanreactions.com Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xCQ   RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html     www.padulox.com I Heart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-chatter-that-matters-49304322/ Chatter that Matters - Friday at noon https://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010 https://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/shows https://www.iheartradio.ca/am-1150 https://www.iheartradio.ca/am800 https://www.iheartradio.ca/cfax-1070 https://www.iheartradio.ca/610cktb  https://www.iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1290-cjbk  https://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad   Chatter That Matters is scheduled to air on BNN Bloomberg, Fridays at 8 pm https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/shows      

Astronaut Chris Hadfield is the first Canadian to leave the spacecraft and float freely in space. - almost as big a deal of appearing on the 3BeerPod.An honour to have a legendary Canadian on the show.Pre-order The Apollo Murders now (released October 2021)Try Goodbye Gravity Cream Ale from Imperial City Brew House in Sarnia.