The folks who worked at mission control are often clouded behind the astronauts they worked with. But the reality is that none of NASA's storied accomplishments would have been possible without these people. Join Rick Houston and I in this episode as he shares exactly what it was like to be in mission control!

Rick served as an associate producer and consultant on the documentary film "Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo". That project was inspired by Rick's most recent book, "Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control". More recently, Rick served as a technical advisor and extra on the set of the film, First Man, on legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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David got to experience the Apollo 11 launch in person at NASA! In this episode he transports us back to that day and shares exactly what it looked, felt, and smelt like!

David was one of the only teenagers who managed to get NASA press credentials for the Apollo 11 mission. Those credentials gave him exclusive access to some incredible places and people. Give this episode a listen to understand what it was like to be there on that historic day.

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Remember the character Clint Howard (Ron Howard's brother) played in the Apollo 13 movie with Tom Hanks? Well he was portraying my guest today, Sy Liebergot!

Sy was the lead EECOM flight controller for Apollo missions 12–15 actually working in mission control! He was critical in the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew. Sy actually made the call to not land on the moon and instead focus on returning the crew safely back to earth.

In this episode, Sy shares details the excitement and anxiety of the Apollo missions! He tells me straight up the good, the bad, and doesn't hold anything back!

This episode is a real insider look to what NASA was like in the 60's you definitely don't want to miss!

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Don is the guy who programed the moon landing phase in the Lunar Module's onboard computer 50 years ago for NASA's Apollo Missions! It was such a treat to chat with Don and hear his stories and perspective on the Apollo missions!

Don Eyles worked with astronauts and NASA flight controllers to improve the software in response to the operational goals for each mission, and he received the NASA Public Service Award in 1971 for devising a timely workaround for a problem that jeopardized Alan Shepard's mission to the Moon.

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What does artificial intelligence mean for education? Will A.I. replace teachers? What's a student's educational journey look like with more A.I. in the classroom?

Ryan M. Cameron is a higher education administrator and artificial intelligence scholar. Give this episode a listen to learn about the A.I. developments happening right now in classrooms across the world. And get a glimpse into the future of the A.I./teacher/student relationship.

Plus, Ryan and I discuss what artificial intelligence really is, should we be afraid of A.I., and what happens if an A.I. goes around our kill switches!

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How did the internet as we know it come to be? Brian McCullough documents and shares loads of information about The Internet Era from Netscape, 1995, to the present day.

In this episode, we cover the explosion of Netscape, Microsoft's take over, search engines, the Dotcom bubble, and even the future of tech and the internet. This is a fascinating episode non-techies will enjoy!

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Sleepbox is bringing the privacy of hotels matched with the affordability of hostels for a seriously awesome idea!

Sleepbox is a smart, micro-hotel pod that consists of a bed, desk, and WiFi. They're already available in airports by the hour and soon there'll be entire Sleepbox hotels.

Tune in to hear an awesome story about how the company got started, their vision, and the future of Sleepbox!

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Benji's not a coffee snob. He just enjoys a good cup of coffee and helps folks like you learn how to make their best coffee!

The first thing you'll learn is that everyone's best coffee is different. It's a balance of time, effort, and money. We can't all invest 2 hours and $30 into one cup of coffee. But Benji will show you how to get to the good stuff on a budget and timeframe that works for you!

This was a fun episode with loads of practical advice you can implement into your coffee routine today!

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Have you ever noticed how sea creatures like mussels, oysters and barnacles, refuse to budge even on wet, stormy coastlines? Apparently it's because they make their own glue and cement which is incredibly effective! Jonathan Wilker and his team at the Wilker Lab are studying how nature makes these materials and is translating that information into glues and adhesives we can use for ourselves. And the impact of new adhesives might be more meaningful than you think... Adhesives are found everywhere! They're in makeup, plywood and furniture, all over the interior of your car, and they even have potential for biomedical uses! Jonathan is working not only find adhesives that work better, but to create non-toxic alternatives and even adhesives that work underwater! This episode surprised me with how interesting Jonathan's research is and how exciting the potential impact is for all of us. Give it a listen and I'm sure you'll feel the same! Learn more about Jonathan and his research at http://www.chem.purdue.edu/wilker/ Check out his TEDx Talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_wilker_what_sticky_sea_creatures_can_teach_us_about_making_glue And find the Wilker Lab on Twitter @WilkerLabPurdue Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to [email protected]

Sisu sorta means courage, determination, and integrity but it's basically impossible to translate perfectly into English. In this episode Joanna Nylund shares some of the characteristics and behaviors of Finnish people. I hope you, like myself, find yourself wanting to develop and mimic these ideals in your own life. Plus, I'm like 90-something percent Finnish so I really found myself relating to a lot of the traits Finnish people seem to have! Take a listen to learn about sisu, saunas, ice swimming, the importance of the outdoors, and even why you don't have to fill every minute of a social gathering with chit chat! Find Joanna's book, Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Sisu-Finnish-Courage-Joanna-Nylund/dp/0762465069 Find Joanna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanna.nylund And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannaulfsdotter Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram:@curiositynesspodcast Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: @curiosityness Twitter: @curiositynesstv Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/ Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: @travderose Or send me an email to [email protected]