Eclipse on Tap

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap we discuss the recent spike in space tourism interest as Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson both launched aboard their respective crafts. We also provide updates on the Tour de Grattan, the world's longest cycling grand tour. In the second half we get excited about our upcoming trip to Michigan International Speedway for the NASCAR race and reminisce about our past vendor tent purchases which happened to be very space themed! All this while drinking two very delicious beers from Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR: Vega #11 IPA and Pyxis Pilsner. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we welcome back John Harris, Owner/Brewmaster at Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR to the podcast! In the first half with John, we discuss his recent 5000th batch at Ecliptic Brewing, the upcoming opening of their second location, telescopes, beer, and aliens. In the second half we chat about the recent annular eclipse that took place on June 10th, 2021 and wrap the episode by getting deep down the rabbit hole on the most recent "Tic Tac" UFO video. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we kicks things off we yet another fantastic sampling of Ecliptic Brewing beer! This time it was a blackberry and meyer lemon ale brewed with fellow Portlandians, Von Ebert Brewing. Cheers! We segway into the sad news of Michael Collins passing. The Apollo 11 astronaut will forever be remembered for his heroics on that fateful mission. In the second half, we discuss the piece of space debris from a Chinese rocket that was in jeopardy of hitting land. We wrap the episode with further discussion surrounding the upcoming "dear Moon" mission. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode we remember the valiant efforts of Glynn Lunney: the NASA engineer who walked the Apollo 13 astronauts through the steps required to save their treacherous mission. Later in the episode, we discuss the potential for an Eclipse On Tap tent at the annual Iceman Cometh race in Traverse City, MI for the 2021 edition of the race. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we discuss the recent SpaceX Starship SN10 prototype and its incredible launch and landing. We also discussed the selection process to become a passenger aboard the Starship in the fascinating dearMoon project. All this while sipping on some fantastic beers from our great friends at Ecliptic Brewing. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap we dive deep into the world of space beer. A common component across most, if not all, of our episodes, space beer has never been given center stage as a topic. Our good friends at Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR sent us three fantastic space-themed stouts from their Oort series that we really enjoyed taste testing. Discussion made its way into this month's space news as we progressed through the stouts. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we sample three fantastic barleywine style ales from our friends at Ecliptic Brewing while discussing Elon Musk's recent ascension to wealthiest person on Earth. In the second half, we chat about the recent total solar eclipse that took place December 14, 2020 in Argentina. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we were grateful to have Ben Blake & Jeremy Schumann of The POFU Podcast join us. We discuss the recent SpaceX SN8 test launch in Boca Chica, TX and enjoy various space beers including one from our good friends at Broad Leaf Local Beer. In the second half, we get deep into conversation about aliens and extraterrestrial life. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss the recent SpaceX Crew-1 mission while enjoying a delicious new Vega series IPA from Ecliptic Brewing. In the second half, the conversation turns towards theorizing what it would feel like to float in outer space. The podcast wraps with some spirited discussion over plans for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, and Nathan discuss their first hosted cycling event: Underground-Man. The event was a small, hyper-local, spaced out mountain bike ride at the nearby trail, The Underground. It was hosted in lieu of the annual Iceman race(Traverse City, MI)being cancelled due to COVID-19. The three also sample some astronaut ice cream and discuss the recent Challenger documentary featured on Netflix. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]