At NASA, Blair Nader and Astro Clay spent many years working together as “baby engineers.” Enjoy recollections of their “on the job” --and hugely informal-- training at the hands (and minds) of some of the most incredible and unique NASA engin

He Ain’t Heavy… He’s My Brother

Jan 26th, 2022 1h 4m

Growing up they shared the same bed, the same schools, the same athletic fields, and the same teachers. As brothers, they were often times inseparable. An episode not to be missed, these two brothers share their loving relationship and some h

The Luck of the Draw

Jan 26th, 2022 48m 28s

Randomly selected to be roommates at Hastings College during their freshman year and, more importantly, Bronco football teammates, Steve and Clay hit it off from the moment they first met. The bonds formed as roommates, classmates, and teammat

Faux Pas Launch Preparations

Jan 26th, 2022 44m 59s

Family planning for a space launch is a tremendously exciting --and sometimes excruciatingly painful-- time. But even NASA, with its hard and fast schedules, can throw a monkey-wrench into the best-laid plans of its crewmembers and their famil

From Mentor to Godfather

Jan 26th, 2022 38m 3s

Allan Dupont spent 53 incredible years dedicated to NASA. Fortunately for Astro Clay, his mentoring would help lead a future astronaut to some wonderful successes, and a life-long friendship. Enjoy the stories of this “down-to-earth” man --an

The Emotions of Family, and the Benefits of Community Support

Jan 26th, 2022 39m 27s

As families grow together, wonderful memories abound. Listen in as this podcast explores the close bonds of family, the benefits of hard work and focused community participation; a participation --at many different levels-- that builds strong

Through A Child’s Eyes…

Jan 26th, 2022 59m 35s

The youngest of Astro Clay’s two children, Sutton Marie was a mere 6-years old when her father first launched into space. Enjoy her recollections from a crazy time in her life as she shares personal memories and the impacts experienced as a fa

It’s All About Family

Jul 23rd, 2021 43m 19s

Astro Clay’s beautiful wife Susan continues to share her personal perspective, insight, and prominent role in “The Making of an Ordinary Spaceman.” After concluding the family’s involvement in the Columbia tragedy, Susan shares her thoughts on

Making Impacts in Small Town Communities

Jul 23rd, 2021 34m 30s

A former High School Biology Teacher and Coach in the Ashland-Greenwood School District, Chuck Niemeyer was –and continues to be-- a tremendously influential role model in the school and local community. Join in as he reminisces with Astro Cla

Boys to Men

Jul 23rd, 2021 42m 15s

Title: Boys to Men Enjoy the collegial banter between childhood friends as Richard Hurlbut and Tom Wild join Clay share stories that run the gambit. From sour apples and comic books to favorite high school teachers and Hardy Boys books, they

A Real Renaissance Man

Jul 23rd, 2021 34m 51s

An episode you don’t want to miss, join Astro Clay for an incredibly fascinating look into the life and accomplishments of a man who emulates STEAM… Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. The real renaissance man is Chip Davis of Ma

An Educator Extraordinaire

Jul 23rd, 2021 37m 32s

Guest Tina Stewart Schofield is a longtime friend and High School classmate of Astro Clay. As passionate about being an educator as Clay is FOR all educators, she shares her thoughts on small town life and its advantages from a teaching and le

From Friends to Family Through Faith

Jun 15th, 2021 30m 12s

Former would-be adversaries on Junior High Basketball floors in southeast Texas, Clay’s dear friend --and Coach-- David Ward joins the podcast to share thoughts on how athletics first brought them together, and then, through family, faith, and

Partners for Life

Jun 1st, 2021 45m 56s

Clay’s amazing wife Susan joins the podcast for a look behind the scenes on how they met, the day Clay “got the call,” and the Columbia Tragedy. Follow, rate and review this podcast so you don’t ever miss an episode Twitter | Instagram | Facebo

Memories and Friends

Jun 1st, 2021 48m 42s

Lifelong friends Mary Fricke Bohn and Amy Hiatt Angelos tag-team with Clay to reminisce about life growing up in Ashland, Nebraska, their perspective on Clay’s initial launch into space and why Clay didn’t/shouldn’t go to Mars, and how space tr

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The Making Of An Ordinary Spaceman

May 28th, 2021 1m 15s

Endeavoring to become a United States Astronaut is perhaps one of the most difficult undertakings a human being can pursue. Join Clayton Anderson, also known as “Astro Clay,” as he takes you behind the curtain with uniquely entertaining –oftent