Eclipse on Tap

On this episode, we feature special guest Mark Williams. Mark serves in the United States Navy as an F-18 pilot. He shares incredible insights about what it is like to fly a jet, how it feels to take off from an air craft carrier, and how he was able to fly his jet during the 2017 total solar eclipse! Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 7/18/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we are thrilled to bring Gary Ryan onto the show. Gary and his wife Theresa Cliff-Ryan are the owners of VIE 13 Kustom Apparel, a Rockford, MI based custom cycling kit designer & manufacturer. Naturally, VIE 13 is what the Eclipse on Tap cycling team rides in, of which Gary is a fellow member! He and his family joined us for the 2024 eclipse and here, we look back on fond memories and then turn our eyes to 2028 where a total solar eclipse will bisect his home country of Australia! Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 5/30/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we reminisce the 2024 total solar eclipse after elapsing the 1 year anniversary while discussing the recent total lunar eclipse. We provide podcast updates from celebrating a big wedding to launching a go kart racing team. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 4/3/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this special episode of Eclipse on Tap, eclipse expert Dr. Gordon Telepun joins us to analyze data he collected during the 2024 total solar eclipse. From weather patterns to the biochemistry of your eye to the temperature changes and beyond, Dr. Telepun breaks down complex data in an incredibly digestible way. Note: this episode is best viewed as a video, which can be found on our YouTube channel. Also available on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 2/20/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, discuss both the Blue Origin New Glenn and SpaceX Starship launches occurring on the same day, hype up the March 2025 total lunar eclipse, and revisit the infamous "Tic-Tac" UFO's. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 1/24/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we reflect on what was a wonderful 2024. We reminisce the eclipse event in April, look forward to 2025, and mix in some space news & cycling discussion, too. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 12/12/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode, we kick things off by sampling our 2024 collaboration brew produced with Speciation Artisan Ales and Underberg: UnderBru! The event was a great success and we enjoy reminiscing while discussing the ale. We transition discussion to SpaceX's incredible test flight number 5 of its massive Starship rocket. In the second half, we talk cycling with a review of the season finale race: Iceman Cometh Challenge. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 11/8/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick things off with a shout out to our upcoming collaboration event with Underberg and Speciation Artisan Ales: the 2024 UnderBru release! The event will take place on 9/28/24 from 12-6PM at Speciation Ales on Wealthy St in Grand Rapids, so be there! We discuss the stranded astronauts on the ISS and their potential laundry problem and then transition discussion into recent UAP sightings. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 9/13/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick off with discussion surrounding the Grattan Race Series and David's recent stage win! In the second half we transition conversation to SpaceX's next Starship test launch where they will attempt to "catch" the booster within the chopstick-like arms of the gantry. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 7/26/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we welcome first time guest, Don Lee to Pub 39A Studios and welcome back Bryan Oberymeyer to discuss their 2024 totality experience in Ohio. From seeking out mountain bike trails in advance, to finding the perfect spot for viewing totality, their stories provide great conversation on Episode 77. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 6/6/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]