On this lost episode of the Apollo Deep Geek, we do a deep dive into Apollo and the first test of the Lunar Module in low earth orbit. Guests include Mike Smithwick, Mike Dinn, Tim Callendar, and Colin McKellar. Recorded in 2013.

The Lost Episodes: Deep Geek Live - Apollo 8, Be Advised there is a Santa Claus

Jul 11th, 2023 59m 4s

On this lost episode of the Apollo Deep Geek, we do a deep dive into the epic holiday voyage of Apollo 8. Guests include Mike Smithwick, Mike Dinn, Tim Callendar, and Colin McKellar. Recorded live on TalkShoe in December of 2013.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 15: Brian Riehle and the MSFN

Feb 22nd, 2013 45m 50s

Bendix Computer Technician Brian Riehle joins us to talk about the history of the Manned Space Flight Network during the heady days of Apollo.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 14: Don Eyles On the Fly

Nov 16th, 2012 1h 4m

Apollo 14 Lunar Module software engineer Don Eyles joins us to talk about coding a patch for the LM on the fly while astronauts were waiting to land on the moon.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 13: Chuck Smiley and Helicopter 66

Dec 29th, 2011 44m 11s

In this episode, our guest is Retired Navy Captain Charles Smiley, XO of US Navy Helicopter Squadron 4, tasked with fishing astronauts from Apollo 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 out of the Pacific Ocean after Splashdown. Chuck was the pilot of the astron

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 12: Jack King - Tower Clear

Dec 29th, 2011 58m

Known by all space history buffs as "The Voice of Apollo," Jack King talks about his Apollo Experience.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 11: Edgar Mitchell - Outside the Box

Dec 29th, 2011 49m 21s

In our first conversation with one who's been there, we talk to Dr. Edgar Mitchell about Frau Mauro, new science, and the kind of out of the box thinking that will lead us back to the moon, Mars and beyond.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 10 - Live from Cape Canaveral

Nov 30th, 2011 1h 3m

NBC New space reporter Jay Barbree is my guest. He's the only reporter to have covered every manned flight in US History. It's a goodie.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 9 - A Day at the Races

Nov 30th, 2011 53m 32s

We talk to Ron Creel about the development and performance of the Lunar Rover.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 8: I'm Ready for my Closeup Stan Lebar

Nov 30th, 2011 1h 8m

How does someone with no depth perception end up developing the Apollo Lunar TV cameras? Stan Lebar is our guest.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 7: Saving Skylab

Nov 29th, 2011 32m 43s

It didn't go to the moon, but Skylab can easily be considered Apollo's victory lap. Tom Hancock is my guest talking about Save Skylab, the lessons Apollo is teaching us about Ares, and the thirty plus year side-trip that was the Space Shuttle.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 6: The Big Chair

Nov 29th, 2011 1h 1m

Gerry Griffin, Lead Flight Director for Apollo 12, 15 & 17 talks the Apollo 1 fire, Apollo 12, and the costly tendency towards risk aversion.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 5: The AFJ - David Woods and Frank O'Brien

Nov 29th, 2011 26m 31s

In Episode 5, editors of the David Woods and Frank O'Brien are my guests to talk about the Apollo Flight Journal.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 4: Apollo Team Support with David Ballard

Nov 29th, 2011 49m 13s

David A. Ballard joins us to talk Apollo Team Support, Apollo 9, ASTP, Skylab and more. Don't miss a minute.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 3: Honeysuckle Creek Part Deux

Nov 29th, 2011 51m 10s

Rounding out our two part series on the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station is John Saxon. And it's a great interview.

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 2: Honeysuckle Creek Part 1

Nov 29th, 2011 40m 50s

Former Honeysuckle Creek director Mike Dinn talks about the heady days of Apollo and being the critical link in getting the video from the moon. http://podOmatic.com/r/zKirT

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 1: The ALSJ

Nov 29th, 2011 31m 50s

Eric Jones, Editor of the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal

Conversations with Apollo - Episode 0: What this Podcast is all about

Nov 29th, 2011 2m 52s

Welcome to Conversations with Apollo, the podcast about those who went to the moon and those who sent them. This first episode is all about what we're about and how you can help.

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