Buzz: The Man & The Moon

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Starring John Lithgow, this gripping audio thriller peels back the myth of Apollo 11 to reveal the raw, untold story of Buzz Aldrin—space pioneer, troubled hero, and relentless survivor. As Cold War tensions flare and the race to the Moon reaches its climax, Aldrin confronts rivalries, near-disaster, and personal demons that threaten to unravel both the mission and himself. Told with urgent intensity and psychological depth, BUZZ is a powerful reimagining of a legendary moment in history—where courage, collapse, and the true cost of heroism collide.

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Tuesday · 3 min
Introducing: UnderGround Zero: 9/11 & The Mob | Starring Michael Imperioli & Steve Schirripa
Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa star in the untold true story of how the New York Mafia exploited the aftermath of 9/11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 3 min
Introducing: UnderGround Zero: 9/11 & The Mob | Starring Michael Imperioli & Steve Schirripa
Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa star in the untold true story of how the New York Mafia exploited the aftermath of 9/11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E11
Jul 24, 2025 · 26 min
Chapter 11 – The Edge of Return
Storms threaten splashdown. A rogue officer defies orders. As the astronauts hurtle home, the final threat comes from Earth—and from within. * BUZZ - Series Credits Created by Stephen Kronish Directed by John Scott Dryden Written by Stephen Kronish with Matt Graham & Thompson Evans Original music - Sacha Puttnam Editing & Sound Design - Eloise Whitmore Cast Buzz Aldrin (older) - John Lithgow Buzz Aldrin (younger) - Geoffrey Arend Neil Armstrong - David Menkin Mike Collins - Taylor Napier Joan Aldrin - Julee Cerda Gene Kranz - Philip Desmeules Chris Kraft - Nathan Osgood Deke Slayton - Patrick Poletti Dr. Rachel Ludwig - Jennifer Armour Walter Cronkite - Kerry Shale Sir Bernard Lovell - Rufus Wright Brian Duff - Akie Kotabe Jan Armstrong - Natasha Arancini Pat Collins - Valentina Arena Ensemble - Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Greg Lockett, Christopher Ragland, Adam Sina, Phillipe Bosher, Eric Sirakian & Flynn Ivo Children - Sadi Mitchell, Hugo Dryden and Uly Zarkovich Huff Production Script Editing - Mike Walker Additional Material & Script Supervision - Alex Lynch The Technical Consultant - Matthew H. Hersch Studio Engineers - Mat Clark & Paul Clark Trailers Producer - Jack Soper Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Executive Producers - Jeremy Fox, John Scott Dryden, Stephen Kronish, Howard Stringer & Jason English BUZZ is a production of Thoroughbred Studios, Goldhawk Productions & iHeartPodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E10
Jul 23, 2025 · 25 min
Chapter 10 – Buzz Aldrin: Beyond the Moon
The landing was just the beginning. Fame, trauma, and a life in freefall—Buzz Aldrin must face the fight that space never prepared him for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E9
Jul 23, 2025 · 20 min
Chapter 9 – Gimbal Lock
A Russian crash. A broken switch. A deadly fuel line leak. To get home, Buzz and Neil must outwit the impossible—or die on the Moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E8
Jul 23, 2025 · 17 min
Chapter 8 – 1202
Alarms blare. Time runs out. With seconds of fuel and no clear answers, Neil and Buzz make a call that will change history—or end it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E7
Jul 21, 2025 · 22 min
Chapter 7 – Behind the Moon
Spinning out. Systems failing. Russia closing in. With fuel running low, trust and instinct are all that remain in the race to land on the Moon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E6
Jul 18, 2025 · 18 min
Chapter 6 – Separation
A shadow stalks Apollo 11 in orbit. Is it the Soviets—or something worse? With a risky maneuver ahead, one wrong move could mean death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E5
Jul 16, 2025 · 17 min
Chapter 5 – The Capture Latch
One malfunction. Two rivals. Three days to liftoff. As Russia races to the Moon, Apollo 11’s crew faces disaster before leaving the ground. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E4
Jul 9, 2025 · 15 min
Chapter 4 – The Weight of the Moon
A late-night accident. A haunted past. A crumbling marriage. Buzz Aldrin trains for the Moon while struggling to hold his life together on Earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E3
Jul 9, 2025 · 18 min
Chapter 3 – Integrity & Illusions
Buzz Aldrin is a hero in public — but the cracks are showing. As NASA polishes its image, private truths threaten to shatter it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E2
Jul 9, 2025 · 20 min
Chapter 2 – Pressure
As tensions boil in Mission Control, a flight surgeon questions Buzz’s stability. With everything on the line, the mission risks collapse from within. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E1
Jul 9, 2025 · 17 min
Chapter 1 – Eagle’s Descent
A deadly lunar landing sim nearly grounds Apollo 11 before it begins. Rivalries ignite between Neil and Buzz—and history almost ends before it starts. * BUZZ - Series Credits Created by Stephen Kronish Directed by John Scott Dryden Written by Stephen Kronish with Matt Graham & Thompson Evans Original music - Sacha Puttnam Editing & Sound Design - Eloise Whitmore Cast Buzz Aldrin (older) - John Lithgow Buzz Aldrin (younger) - Geoffrey Arend Neil Armstrong - David Menkin Mike Collins - Taylor Napier Joan Aldrin - Julee Cerda Gene Kranz - Philip Desmeules Chris Kraft - Nathan Osgood Deke Slayton - Patrick Poletti Dr. Rachel Ludwig - Jennifer Armour Walter Cronkite - Kerry Shale Sir Bernard Lovell - Rufus Wright Brian Duff - Akie Kotabe Jan Armstrong - Natasha Arancini Pat Collins - Valentina Arena Ensemble - Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Greg Lockett, Christopher Ragland, Adam Sina, Phillipe Bosher, Eric Sirakian & Flynn Ivo Children - Sadi Mitchell, Hugo Dryden and Uly Zarkovich Huff Production Script Editing - Mike Walker Additional Material & Script Supervision - Alex Lynch The Technical Consultant - Matthew H. Hersch Studio Engineers - Mat Clark & Paul Clark Trailers Producer - Jack Soper Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Executive Producers - Jeremy Fox, John Scott Dryden, Stephen Kronish, Howard Stringer & Jason English BUZZ is a production of Thoroughbred Studios, Goldhawk Productions & iHeartPodcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 2, 2025 · 2 min
Introducing: BUZZ
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