Off-Nominal

Jake Robins, Anthony Colangelo

Two friends, two beers, and a casual conversation about space. Landing monthly in your podcast feed.

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Jun 15, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
Origins: Jim Bridenstine
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine joins Jake and Anthony for the first episode of Off-Nominal Origins. We talk about how he got interested in space and aviation, his time at Rice University, his years as a Navy pilot, his continuing fascination with the Rocket Racing League, and a whole lot more. And yes, obviously, we talk about the time Jake and Anthony started a weird little sideshow at IAC 2019 with The Jim Bridenstine Fan Club.
Jun 14, 2020 · 1 min
Donation Campaign Update!
Jake and Anthony stop by with a quick update on our donation campaign to help two wonderful organizations, Black Girls Code and the Banneker Institute. The response has been incredible so far, so let’s keep it up!
Jun 10, 2020 · 17 min
Let’s Make Space Better.
Here at Off-Nominal, we've been following the demonstrations against racial inequality and police violence in the United States, Canada, and around the world with concern. These events have highlighted deep problems with how we treat each other in many domains, and space exploration is not exempt. While we have been processing this in real-time, it has become obvious that we must do our part and use our platform to speak up against these inequalities and take action to stop them. We have been e
May 19, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
30 - There’s Always Money in the VAB
Jake and Anthony are joined by Jason Davis of The Planetary Society to talk about NASA’s human landing systems, SpaceX’s upcoming DM-2 launch, and to debate whether or not Tom Cruise will make a cool movie on the ISS.
Apr 14, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
29 - Go Full Goldin
Jake and Anthony take on a long-standing debate: worm or meatball? The NASA Worm is back, so in honor of that, we talk about our most and least favorite logos in space, including missions, organizations, and companies. And some Soviet propaganda.
Mar 17, 2020 · 1 hr 9 min
28 - Don’t Sneeze in Their Mouths!
Jake and Anthony are joined by fellow space podcaster Brendan Bryne for a self-quarantine edition of the show. Jake developed a new bit for this grab bag episode with talk of Schrödinger’s Gateway, SpaceX’s DM-2, and a whole bunch more, including (obviously) COVID-19 and its impact on space. Also how Brendan’s cat almost ruined OSIRIS-REx.
Feb 11, 2020 · 58 min
27 - Space Policy Fugue State
Jake and Anthony are joined by Laura Forczyk to talk about all the drama, from the NASA Authorization bill making its way through the House, the latest in Starliner anomalies, and Laura’s new book, Rise of the Space Age Millennials.
Jan 14, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
26 - Hungover on Reentry
Jake and Anthony are joined by Chris Carberry of Explore Mars to discuss his new book Alcohol in Space, and pitch themselves as the perfect test subjects.
Dec 10, 2019 · 1 hr 1 min
25 - SpaceX Cinematic Universe
Jake and Anthony are joined by Marina Koren of The Atlantic to discuss the very Off-Nominal-esque Apollo 12 mission, regional Pennsylvania sayings, and to deliberate on and announce the 2019 Off-Nominal Award winner!
Nov 5, 2019 · 54 min
24 - Jim-Adjacent
Jake and Anthony tell the tale of IAC 2019—meetups, making connections at the conference, trolling around the expo hall, and the much-anticipated-and-surprising meeting with JB.
Oct 8, 2019 · 3 min
Meet us at IAC 2019!
Jake predictably apologizes for Canadian Thanksgiving, and we’ve got some IAC business to discuss.
Sep 17, 2019 · 1 hr 2 min
23 - What is the protocol for this?
Jake and Anthony talk about their plans for IAC 2019, Chandrayaan-2, Starhopper, KSP 2, and the special place that Jake secretly holds in your space-loving heart.
Aug 6, 2019 · 1 hr 3 min
22 - The Dark Lord
Eric Berger of Ars Technica joins Jake and Anthony to talk about his recent trip to Boca Chica for Starhopper’s first hop, propellant depots, NASA policy, Artemis, and the passing of his friend, Chris Kraft. Upcoming meetup! Hang out with Jake, Pat (creator of RocketLaunch.Live), and other fellow Anomalies in Kent, WA on August 31! Details at events.offnominal.space.
Jul 16, 2019 · 1 hr 6 min
21 - Carpet Bombing Venus
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Jake and Anthony talk about the aftermath of Apollo and alternate histories we could have seen—the Apollo Applications Program, a crewed Venus flyby, and more Skylab.
Jun 18, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
20 - People Doin’ It, Right?
Chris Gebhardt of NASASpaceflight joins Jake and Anthony to talk about space media in modern pop culture, the way its made and received, and what stands the test of time. Upcoming meetup! Hang out with Jake and other fellow Anomalies in Kent, WA on June 29! Details at events.offnominal.space.
May 20, 2019 · 1 hr 13 min
19 - Space Traffic Cones
Jake and Anthony try and figure out what’s going on with all this Artemis talk and where we’re headed.
Apr 17, 2019 · 1 hr 15 min
18 - Autogenously Pressurized Double Double
Kate Howells of the Planetary Society joins Jake and Anthony to talk all things Canadian space policy.
Mar 12, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min
17 - Larry from Boeing
Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut, joins Jake and Anthony to talk about DM-1, the future of the ISS, Shuttle and Starship aborts, and imagine what Boeing livestreams will look like.
Jan 22, 2019 · 1 hr 2 min
16 - Imaginated Soap Buckets
Jake and Anthony talk about New Horizons’ recent flyby, Chang’e 4, and take on a handful of questions from listeners.
Dec 19, 2018 · 1 hr 7 min
15 - +1 Space Dagger
Jake and Anthony discuss what 2018 will mean to future space historians, and announce the winner of The 2018 Off-Nominal Award.