Eclipse on Tap

On this episode, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss the recent "Totality Collection" cycling kit and provide an update to the team happenings. Conversation transitions into discussion surrounding the recent SpaceX "Starhopper" test and NASA Orion's booster hold-down test. Things get comical when the uncommon questions get asked and answered. All right here in Episode 36. 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 special 3 year anniversary episode of the podcast, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan reminisce the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse in Hopkinsville, KY. They also recap the tail-end of the 2020 Grattan Race Series and ponder a potential trip to the Headlands Dark Sky Park in Northern Michigan. In the second half, they are joined by great friend and fellow Space Camp (Academy) attendee, Chandler Macocha. 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 the episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss viewing Comet NEOWISE in the night sky both by naked-eye and via telescope. Conversation transitions to the recent additions made to a local mountain bike trail and updates on the local Wednesday night race series, Grattan, where the Eclipse On Tap kit was officially debuted. In the second half, the three are joined by RaceChaserDad who shares his NEOWISE viewing experiences and enlightens the crew with his knowledge of telescope eyepieces. The podcast features a delicious tropical ale called "Huku-Lele" from our friends at Ecliptic Brewing along with a surprise visit from "Triomphe" from Brewery Vivant. 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 the glorious return of manned flight from American soil. The crew aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule rocketed off perfectly via the Falcon 9 launch vehicle and successfully arrived to the ISS. We finish out the second half with samples of several delicious brews from our good friends at Ecliptic Brewing in Portland, OR. 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 formally introduce the brand new Eclipse On Tap podcast cycling team kit. The kit was produced by Vie 13 Kustom Apparel, a highly acclaimed cycling apparel company located in Rockford, MI. The excitement surrounding the kit transitions into the second half where RaceChaserDad joins in for discussions on the upcoming manned launch and recent declassification of "Tic-Tac" UFO footage. 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]

In this episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, and Nathan introduce a new partner: Floyd's Of Leadville. They provide high-quality relaxation, recovery, and hydration products featuring purtiy-tested CBD infusion. For more info, see below. They also introduce the upcoming Eclipse On Tap cycling team which will sport a fresh new kit just in time for Spring 2020. In the second half, the most recent UFO sighting is discussed as astronauts aboard the ISS capture video of a strange object outside their vessel. 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 feature two guests from Broad Leaf Local Beer in Kentwood, MI: Ward, Creative Director; and Jared, Taproom Manager. Hosted at the brewery's "Escape Pod" deck above their taproom, we enjoyed discussing creativity in beer, space, aliens, simulation theory, ticks, bowling, and more. It was a blast have them on and we greatly appreciate their time. 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 are honored to have special guest and artist, Madeline Williams join the first half. She gifted the podcast an amazing mixed media artwork (watercolor and acrylic) depicting a space-walking astronaut with an Eclipse On Tap beer in hand! On the second half, we ring in the new year with an inspired discussion surrounding getting out and looking up at the night sky. With only four years until the next North American total solar eclipse, the importance of planning ahead was emphasized. 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 Starship Mark 1 failure and ponder whether it was really a failure at all. In the second half, Tesla's polarizing launch of the Cybertruck becomes the main topic. Given its all-electric, high-torque engine, could a pressurized version become the official Mars rover of SpaceX in the future? 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 are proud to introduce the third official co-host of the Eclipse On Tap podcast: Nathan! The three provide a synopsis of this year's edition of the Iceman Cometh Challenge 30-mile mountain bike race held annually in northwest Michigan. They also touch on this week's amazing Mercury transit of the Sun and pose the question: would you go to Mars if given the chance? 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]