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FAQs about Radio SaxaVord:How many episodes does Radio SaxaVord have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
November 27, 2022Episode 24 - Season Finale!This weeks episode Bryden and Emily talk all about what's to come for SaxaVord Spaceport and what we can expect from the future of the podcast! We will also have music from Peter Wood....more21minPlay
November 20, 2022Episode 23 - One Year On with the Deputy CEO (feat. Scott Hammond)In this episode, Emily and Bryden welcome back our first ever returning guest - Scott Hammond. Scott is Deputy CEO and Operations Director at SaxaVord Spaceport and will be giving us an update on how the project is progressing and what we should expect to see happening in the coming months. Music this week is from Leonard Brown....more31minPlay
November 13, 2022Episode 22 - Domestic Site Manager (feat. Steve Carter)This week, we join Bryden as he speaks to SaxaVord Domestic Site Manager - Steve Carter. Steve has worked at Saxa Vord Resort and now SaxaVord Spaceport for 10 years and will discuss the change he has seen on site over this time. Steve shares his thoughts on what makes the SaxaVord Spaceport team work so well together. This week we have music from Peter Wood....more26minPlay
November 06, 2022Episode 21 - Operations Manager (feat. Duncan Swainston)In this episode, Emily and Bryden chat to Saxavord Spaceport Operations Manager, Duncan Swainston. Duncan joined the team full-time at the start of October after a career as an aircraft pilot. Duncan shares anecdotes about growing up in Shetland, his previous work and what his new job will entail. We will also have music from Nell Hammond....more35minPlay
October 30, 2022Episode 20 - Education and Sustainability (feat. Mason Robbins and Sorcha Leavey)In this week’s episode, Emily and Bryden will introduce you to two of the newest members of the SaxaVord Spaceport team - Mason ‘Doc’ Robbins (Education Officer) and Sorcha Leavey (Sustainability Officer). Mason and Sorcha joined the team in January 2022 and have been working on some very exciting projects since then. Info on how to help Ukraine - https://supportukrainenow.org/...more35minPlay
October 23, 2022Episode 19 - A Visit to Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (feat. Debbie Strang)In this week’s episode, we join Emily as she chats to SaxaVord Spaceport’s chief operating officer - Debbie Strang. Debbie discusses her role and the trip she took to Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska (PSCA) earlier this year. PSCA is a commercial and military spaceport located on Kodiak Island where the team carry out both sub-orbital and orbital launches....more30minPlay
October 16, 2022Episode 18 - Updates, Updates and More UpdatesWelcome back to Radio Saxa Vord! In this long-awaited return of the podcast, we hear from Emily and Bryden who update us on the most recent developments at SaxaVord Spaceport. We will hear about Farnborough Space-Comm Expo, the beginning of construction and the inaugural Unst Show Rocket competition!...more21minPlay
December 22, 2021Episode 17 - SPECIAL EDITION: RADIO SAXAVORD CHRISTMASJoin us for a Radio Saxa Vord Christmas Special! We are joined by CEO of the UK Space Agency, Paul Bate who describes his first few months on the job and what next year is going to look like for the UKSA. We are also joined by Emmy award winning musician and member of Dolly Parton’s band Jim Salestrom who tells us about his connection with Shetland and observations when visiting whilst sharing a few anecdotes about Dolly herself. Music this episode is our very own Emily Strang's Christmas Song and 'Colorado Home' by Jim Salestrom....more45minPlay
October 24, 2021Episode 16 - Season Finale (feat. Matjaz Vidmar)In this final episode of season 2 we recap some of the highlights from the last 6 episodes. This week Bryden and Emily are also joined by Matjaz Vidmar, lecturer in engineering management at the University of Edinburgh. We hear Matjaz talk about his work with SaxaVord Spaceport and his thoughts on the project. The music this week is a song written especially for the SaxaVord Spaceport called 'Satellites of SaxaVord' by Jim Salestrom....more36minPlay
October 10, 2021Episode 15 - Lockheed Martin (feat. Nik Smith)In this week's episode of Radio Saxa Vord, we are joined by Nik Smith - Director of Lockheed Martin Space UK. Nik talks all about Lockheed's work with SaxaVord Spaceport and tells us what the next few months have in store. Music this week is 'The Stone of Destiny' by Paul Anderson....more38minPlay
FAQs about Radio SaxaVord:How many episodes does Radio SaxaVord have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.