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Hosted by Beth Mund · science · EN
Let's talk SPACE, and let's keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let me serve as your guide. I'll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there's always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!
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Signup to Generate a PitchLet's talk SPACE, and let's keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let me serve as your guide. I'll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories.
Casual Space is hosted by Beth Mund. The show has published 291 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "288: FLIP-ing Out at Astrolab: A Moon Rover, a Clean Room, and Thousands of Your STORIES" (2 October 2026, 39 minutes), "287: Drive Me to the Moon with Chris Lockett of Castrol" (24 April 2026, 38 minutes), and "286: Eyes to the Stars with Dr. Steve Hawley, NASA Shuttle Astronaut" (10 April 2026, 50 minutes).
Casual Space publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 291 episodes.
Booking probability for Casual Space is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Casual Space requires a Pod Score of 85 or higher. Casual Space's contact route on record: verified email.
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Beth Mund hosts Casual Space, a science podcast with 291 episodes published.
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Episode #288
This week on Casual Space, it's just Beth, a clean room, and one very real Moon rover. Beth takes you behind the scenes at Astrolab in Hawthorne, California, where she came face to face with FLIP, the rover getting...
What keeps a Mars rover running after 14 years on another planet? What fixed a juddering solar array on the International Space Station? And what tiny robot — small enough to hold in your hand — recently hitched a ride...
What does it take to go from studying the universe… to flying through it? On this episode of Casual Space, Beth welcomes Dr. Steven A. Hawley—NASA astronaut, space shuttle veteran, and author of his new book, Eyes to...
An earlier version of this episode got corrupted on export, so the audio cut out part of the way into the episode. That has been fixed in this version. Apologies for the inconvenience! - Dr. Danny Jaques, a 36-year...
Josh Hanes, whose work at Uplift Aerospace focuses on expanding access to space through student-centered education and immersive experiences, returns to the show with major updates on what's happened since STORIES of...
Have you read "Project Hail Mary," by Andy Weir? No spoilers in this episode, as Beth reviews three of the main characters, and wonders how they will make the leap from page to the silver screen. Project Hail Mary on...
Episode #282
The deadline for submitting stories to the Moon on MISSION 06 with STORIES of Space has been extended to December 28 ! In this episode, Beth selects & shares five recently submitted stories that will be sent to the...
This week on Casual Space, Beth is joined by two extraordinary guests: Josh Hanes, CEO of Uplift Aerospace and Dr. Sian Proctor, astronaut, artist, educator, and founder of Space2Inspire to share an announcement that's...
This week on Casual Space, Beth welcomes back a very special guest: Stephen Matier, President & CEO of Maritime Launch Services, to celebrate Canada's history-making commercial suborbital launch completed at the end of...
This week on the Casual Space Podcast, I'm joined by my friend, adventurer, and all-around visionary Jessica DeAngelo — founder of Hike to Become®, author of the international bestseller The Wild Advantage, and the...
Episode #278
What does life after space look like for an astronaut? For Mike Foreman , it looks like community, connection, and continuing to serve — just a little closer to Earth. Mike is a retired NASA astronaut , a U.S. Navy...
In this exciting new episode of Casual Space , Beth is joined by Alex Martin to share all the details about STORIES of Space MISSION 03 , launching soon from Canada's first commercial spaceport in beautiful Nova Scotia...
Episode #276
This week on Casual Space , Beth is joined by Alex and Chad for a lively and candid conversation about their unforgettable underwater MISSION 05 STORIES of Space adventure! Together, Paul, Alex, Chad and Beth took...
What if Walt Disney's real magic wasn't perfection…but persistence? In this episode, Beth takes you behind the myths of creative genius to explore how Disney built through failure, loss, and uncertainty—and why those...
Episode #274
It's that time of year for back-to-school! What does that mean for grown-ups and space explorers like us? For me,it means diving into the stack of books that keep me learning, curious, and inspired. As the host of...
Something magical happens when you bring the right people, the right purpose, and one wild idea together — and then take it 30 feet below the ocean's surface. In this episode, we're celebrating STORIES of Space MISSION...
In this episode, Beth introduces and personally invites you to join MISSION 05: STORIES of the Sea, the latest adventure from STORIES of Space — and it's unlike anything she's done before. Beth and her crew are heading...
Ever feel like you can't take a break because there's always one more thing to do? In this heartfelt episode in the abbreviated Summer-ease (summeries) series, host Beth Mund explores the myth of "earning" your time off...
John A. Read is no stranger to reaching for the stars—both figuratively and literally. Fresh off earning his Master's in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins (without an undergrad in engineering—yes, really)...
Mark O'Connell returns to Casual Space to discuss one of the most extraordinary scientific collaborations in human history: the 1957 International Geophysical Year. With his signature wit and storytelling style, Mark...
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geoscientist, explorer, space artist, author, astronaut, SpaceX
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former NASA scientist and astrophysicist
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