Podcast appearances and mentions of jeff faust

The Space Show Presents Dr. Ajay Kothari, Sunday, 1-25-26.Quick summaryThe meeting focused on Dr. Kothari's presentation of a cargo delivery concept to the moon using multiple Falcon Heavy upper stages docked together, which he proposed as an alternative to NASA's current Artemis program. Ajay argued this method could be implemented more quickly and cheaply than the Starship program, with the potential to establish a permanent lunar presence before China's planned International Lunar Research Station. While the Trump administration aims to land humans on the moon by 2028, several participants expressed skepticism about meeting this timeline, with Bill suggesting this concept could be better aligned with later Artemis missions. The discussion included technical details about fuel requirements, landing capabilities, and cost comparisons, with Marshall proposing a stacked configuration as an alternative design approach.Detailed SummaryDr. Ajay Kothari started his discussion by sharing his recent experience presenting at an international conference on sustainable energy propulsion in India, where he was the only speaker focused on space. He emphasized the importance of not underestimating the technical capabilities of other countries, particularly India and China, and highlighted the impressive work being done at Indian Institutes of Technology. Ajay presented the paradigm for space exploration and discussed the potential of thorium nuclear energy for various applications, including data centers and small modular reactors. The presentation was well-received, and he plans to share some slides during the meeting.After sharing his experience at a conference in India, where he was impressed by the hospitality and technology, and received an award for his presentation, Ajay then discussed the importance of establishing a sustainable and cost-effective lunar settlement, criticizing the current plans for Artemis missions as they do not address the need for permanent infrastructure. Ajay emphasized that the real competition is not about the first human landing, but about creating a permanent presence on the Moon with habitats and outposts, which was not adequately addressed in recent congressional actions.Our guest presented a proposal for a lunar cargo mission using Falcon Heavy, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and potential to beat China to a permanent lunar presence. He highlighted the need for reusable booster stages and low-drag upper stages to reduce mission costs and mass requirements. David questioned the funding and necessity of the cargo mission, to which Ajay explained the urgency due to China's plans for an International Lunar Research Station and the importance of establishing a presence on the moon. Bill inquired about Artemis baseline architecture, and Dr. Kothari acknowledged familiarity with Artemis 4 and 5 but noted uncertainty about later missions.Ajay and Bill discussed the timeline for the Artemis 8 mission, which is currently scheduled for 2033 but is likely to be delayed to the mid-2030s. Ajay emphasized the need for an earlier presence on the moon to compete with China's space station plans by 2030. Bill presented details on the Artemis 8 module, which can house up to four astronauts for short stays. Ajay calculated the delta V required for lunar missions and discussed propellant fractions and payload capacities for different launch vehicles, including the Falcon Heavy and New Glenn.Ajay presented a comparison of different rocket systems for cargo transport, focusing on the cost-effectiveness of Falcon Heavy and New Glenn compared to the SLS. He demonstrated that using Falcon Heavy for four flights could save up to 80% compared to the SLS, while New Glenn was also competitive with similar cost savings. He emphasized that these proven systems should be preferred over the unproven SLS for cargo missions, and suggested that TSS should push for this approach, particularly for missions up to Artemis V.Ajay and Bill discussed the implications of using cargo components in a human mission to the moon, with Bill raising concerns about potential risks to human safety if cargo missions fail. Ajay clarified that cargo missions would occur before human missions, minimizing risk. Bill also inquired about propellant loss in upper stages for the Falcon Heavy, to which Dr. Ajay explained that redesigns would be necessary to accommodate additional fuel and cargo, including potentially larger tanks and increased dry weight. Ajay emphasized the importance of repurposing upper stages for missions beyond Earth, contrasting this with Elon Musk's focus on reusability.The group discussed NASA's Artemis mission plans, with David explaining that the current administration's goal is limited to landing humans on the moon by 2028 before China does, rather than establishing a permanent presence. Ajay emphasized the importance of building a permanent lunar base, suggesting it could be achieved within two years with additional funding from Congress, though he acknowledged this might not be realized until after 2028. The discussion highlighted a disconnect between long-term planning needs and current budget constraints, with David noting that future mission planning would likely depend on the next administration's priorities.Ajay proposed a plan to establish a permanent lunar presence before Artemis 3, suggesting the construction of structures on the moon with a budget of $500-600 million and the capability to transport 15 tons of cargo. He emphasized the importance of this initiative for the country and suggested that it could be implemented alongside SpaceX's Starship program. The group discussed the challenges of convincing Elon Musk to shift from the Starship plan, with Phil highlighting the political and logistical obstacles. Marshall suggested setting a baseline design for a lunar station and challenging SpaceX to improve upon it, while John proposed this plan as a potential alternative if Starship encounters technical difficulties.The group discussed a proposal for a moon landing mission using multiple Falcon Heavy upper stages. Ajay presented his concept of using four stages, with one in the center and three at 120-degree intervals, connected and fired together for translunar injection. Bill suggested creating drawings to better illustrate the concept, while Philip proposed an alternative architecture involving fuel transfer between stages before landing. The discussion highlighted concerns about the feasibility of completing the mission within the proposed timeline of 2028, with David expressing skepticism about the three-year timeline given the complexity of testing and approvals.Our guest discussed his ongoing efforts to publish a detailed mission architecture proposal, including a recent contact with the White House and an upcoming meeting with Trump's political advisors. He is awaiting publication confirmation from Jeff Faust, who has previously published several of Ajay's articles. The group discussed the likelihood of reaching the moon in 2028, with Dr. Sherry Bell and others expressing doubt about government timelines, while noting that China has its own lunar ambitions. 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NASA: JARED ISAACMAN, ADMINISTRATOR. JEFF FAUST, SPACENEWS.COM 2010 

Good evening: The show begins in Ukraine, expecting a Russian spring offensive. 1855 British Army Crimea CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor FIRST HOUR 9-9:15 - Ukraine: Russian Spring Offensive. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:15-9:30 - NATO: Doubting the US. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:30-9:45 - PRC: NVDA to Beijing. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 9:45-10:00 - NASA: Jared Isaacman, Administrator. Jeff Faust, SpaceNews.com SECOND HOUR 10-10:15 - #NewWorldReport: Ecuador Votes. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:15-10:30 - #NewWorldReport: Bukele in the White House. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:30-10:45 - #NewWorldReport: Panama, Brazil, Argentina. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:45-11:00 - #NewWorldReport: Mario Vargas Llosa. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 - 1865: The Confederate Secret Service. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." 11:15-11:30 - 1865: Mosby's Rangers. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." 11:30-11:45 - 1865: Booth and the Secret Service. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." 11:45-12:00 - 1865: The Trial. Patrick K. O'Donnell, author, "The Unvanquished." FOURTH HOUR 12-12:15 - Reverse Kissinger No Go. Cliff May, FDD 12:15-12:30 - #Cosmos: Isolated Black Hole Discovered at 5,000 Light Years. Ken Croswell, Science News. 12:30-12:45 - MrMarket: Hall-Rabushka Tax Regimen. Veronique de Rugy, Mercatus Center 12:45-1:00 AM - Manitoba Nickel Mining St 18: David Henderson, Hoover

1/2: #NASA: A fleet of Private moon landers augmented by CLPS. Jeff Faust, Space News https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4765/1 1900 JULES VERNE

2/2: #NASA: A fleet of Private moon landers augmented by CLPS. Jeff Faust, Space News https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4765/1 1905 JULES & HONORINE VERNE

Jeff was our special guest talking about frequency wars in LEO re the new commercial companies and the traditional GEO and larger satellite companies. Read the summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

#HotelMars: Low Earth Orbit is the new new battle zone for space-faring nations & friends.. Jeff Faust Spacenews.com Davd Livingston, SpaceShow.com https://spacenews.com/fcc-oks-lower-orbit-for-some-starlink-satellites/e 1930

Paulie Mac & Shannon Koehler of the Stone Foxes enjoy a conversation with Jeff Faust, bassist for Allman Brothers tribute band Freestone Peaches. The guys also honor the legacy of The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson and discuss the latest rumblings from Niner training campSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paulie Mac & Shannon Koehler of the Stone Foxes enjoy a conversation with Jeff Faust, bassist for Allman Brothers tribute band Freestone Peaches. The guys also honor the legacy of The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson and discuss the latest rumblings from Niner training campSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are back to start the new year covering the Niners' possible playoff opponents, ayahuasca, and murder mystery parties.  Plus, they're joined by Jeff Faust, bass player for "The Freestone Peaches", an Allman Brothers cover band that invited Paulie to sit in with them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are back to start the new year covering the Niners' possible playoff opponents, ayahuasca, and murder mystery parties.  Plus, they're joined by Jeff Faust, bass player for "The Freestone Peaches", an Allman Brothers cover band that invited Paulie to sit in with them.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello World! Welcome back to Let's Talk ... Audio This interview was recorded online with https://riverside.fm/ (Riverside.fm), and it starts after Akash asks Tangela how she got into podcasting. Akash Thakkar is a sound designer based in Seattle, WA. He talks about how he segued into gaming audio from initially going to college at the Berklee College of Music to be a touring drummer. While in college he also put a lot of effort into learning "charisma" as he had been extremely socially awkward. He graduated in 2012 and moved to Seattle. He found audio work very quickly after moving there. He's worked on a number of games including https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destiny_(video_game) (Destiny), https://store.steampowered.com/app/268130/Heat_Signature/ (Heat Signature), https://store.steampowered.com/app/257850/Hyper_Light_Drifter/ (Hyper Light Drifter) and most recently the new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt9M6WumjtE (DLC for Outer Wilds). He's also just recently launched his own https://www.akashthakkar.com/post/sound-business (podcast). Akash talks a bit about false starts as practice. Tangela realized Akash is her first guest who has a podcast (however her previous guest Cinnamon Denise subsequently launched her podcast http://www.cinnamondenise.com/podcast (The Music Executive)). They talk about how releasing content like podcasts and YouTube and blogs and such are a source of networking. Tangela recommends https://thegogiver.com/ (The Go-Giver by Bob Burg). Akash realized during college how important a great teacher is (shoutout to https://online.berklee.edu/faculty/michael-sweet (Michael Sweet) and Jeff Faust at Berklee) for learning new things. Coupled with the Buddhist concept https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudita (Mudita), the joy of seeing someone else succeed, this is the impetus behind his content he has produced over the years. "I want other people to make me irrelevant because they're doing so well." They also talk about sources of bad advice and how/why that happens. But as for good advice, most of the time a person simply needs to do the thing and do it as simply, as babiest, smallest thing imaginable. "It's the equivalent of doing one pushup, not a hundred" Also, most of the time, you don't need to buy anything beyond the simple stuff. Doing the simple stuff, starting, is better than most of the people who say they "want" to do the thing. Moving on to Impostor Syndrome! Akash thinks it can't be gotten rid of, because doing new things makes us impostors. "If we aren't feeling impostor syndrome, we aren't being creative, period" Next up, talking about how to interrupt those internal negative self-talk thoughts. Akash is an avid reader. Books were one of the avenues he used to learn to get over his shyness during college. Self education is underrated! "The best professionals know when to drop the ball" Perfection happens with iteration, not with the first take. This section is about getting things done so that perfection can happen later. Can a CRM save Tangela from retyping the same email ten times? "What's the correct speed to drive?" This analogy is about consistency, knowing when to slow down on things, and following your interests. Also, are you a fox or a hedgehog? Flailing, plans, and those people close to you who are helpful sound boards. Goals! Some peoples' goals change; Tangela's don't. Advice for foxness, and pivoting thru the world right now: Grow an audience! Creative people with diverse interests do interesting things, and the world wants to see it! And the best way to build an audience is to give. https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/ (Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income) says "the riches are in the niches". Tangela points out: "When you try to reach everyone, you basically reach no one, because you're speaking to too many people." Akash used to talk sound design on his YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1pdADQRWMks2checkZxBA (channel), but felt that he

Photo: An Iowa Northern locomotive, contracted by Goodloe Transportation of Chicago, departs from the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility (RPSF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with two containers on railcars for transport to the NASA Jay Jay railroad yard. The containers held two pathfinders, or test versions, of solid rocket booster segments for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket that were delivered to the RPSF..The New John Batchelor ShowCBS Audio Network@Batchelorshow #HotelMars: What can Bill Nelson do for the troubled SLS? David Livingston SpaceShow.com Jeff Faust @SpaceNews https://www.gainesville.com/story/opinion/2021/04/10/david-wheeler-bill-nelsons-nasa-nomination-good-florida/7141767002/

Our new series starts off with the topic of intercession. Jeff Faust defines intercession as "praying on behalf of another." There are many questions about prayer, why and how it works. It is not so much how prayer works, but that it works at all. God listens to us so he can change our circumstances based on our requests. We can pray for ourselves, our neighbors, specific groups of people, our city, our world. Though our prayers are not always answered the way we want, the more we keep praying, the more breakthroughs we will see.

Jeff Faust talks about the opportunity to rest that the COVID-19 virus is giving us. We can easily fall into a frenzied lifestyle of getting everything done that we can or a consumptive lifestyle of binging on Netflix, sermons, and social media. But even the latter is not true rest. It will disappoint us. Fortunately, Jesus invites us to true rest for our soul, a rest that refreshes our whole being. What would it do for our lives if we could experience consistent, deep, and real rest?

Jeff Faust talks about God's breathtaking love. Referencing Ephesians 3:17-19, he talks about how we can not only grow in God's love, but we can also understand and experience God's love.

Jeff Faust talks about God revealing his perfect love to us. Jesus became one of us to show us that love. We were helpless, even God's enemies, and still he gave everything for us. Through the ongoing revelation of his perfect love, we are made his friends.

Jeff Faust begins our new series by showing us that God loves and likes us. What's more, he loves to love us. He has arranged our lives so that he can show us his love again and again. As we get to accept and experience his love, it conquers our fears and helps us to love others.

Jeff Faust guides us through a difficult section of the book of James. The Bible tells us elsewhere that we are saved by faith alone. James, however, tells us that without works, our faith is dead. It's not just the truth you know, but also how you act upon that truth. Our faith becomes real when we choose to demonstrate it.

Jeff Faust explains how students made big gains in literacy when they began using Read & Write for Google.