Co-host of the Blanket Fort and man most likely to win a free oil change at Jiffy Lube, Nick Oakes reports in from NASA Goddard for his first full week on site! Nick has been learning how the public relations arm of the agency works with scientists to get the message of science to the American public!

Derwin and Nick go deep into the Artimes Program at NASA, Nick's weeklong Science Writing fellowship at John's Hopkins University, and Derwin foretells another prophecy about Nick's future while talking about how well the preview chapter of Spacers: The Erebus Effect performed!

Derwin and Nick discuss how a short story functions the best when every word in the manuscript supports one big idea and the importance of understanding publishing contracts from the author's perspective.

Derwin and Nick go deep into the chapter six rewrite of The Europa Goodbye! Nick talks about riding off into the sunset to begin his journey at NASA Goddard, and Derwin suggests reviewing a new TV show.

Pete Barlow was voted most handsome man about town by a committee of cat ladies and is a former Drill Sergeant. Today, he stops by to help teach Derwin and Nick how to write convincing Drill Sergeants in science fiction.

Derwin and Nick discuss the deep nuances of being a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Military, and how someone who never enlisted could write a convincing Non-Commissioned Officer.

Derwin and Nick play, "Bang, Marry, Kill; The Muppets," discuss 9/11, go over developing character backstory for their upcoming novel, "Shadowplay", and then go deep into Season 2, Episode 4 of Stargate SG1; "Gamekeeper!"

Derwin and Nick dive deep into the latest work on their novel "Shadowplay." They also brainstorm new ideas for the YouTube channel. Then they go over Stargate SG1, S2:E4 "Prisoners." Then they discuss the announcement for the new Stargate spinoff on Amazon Prime.

Derwin and Nick go deep into the advantages of having a creative partner, along with discussing the second novel they have in production. Nick also talks about recent developments at NASA and Season 2, Episode 2 of Stargate SG1, "In the line of duty!"

No Stargate this week! Derwin and Nick go deep into their creative partnership on both the podcast and their upcoming novel, "Shadowplay!"