The Galactic Window Space Podcast
Join Nick & Tan as they converse with special guests with astronomical backgrounds about their own unique views through The Galactic Window.
Episodes
68 episodes
Episode 68: New Year Special 2025
Original air date: 12-29-2025. Nick & Tan ring in the new year by looking back at a successful 2025 and looking ahead at the excitement to come in 2026.
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Episode 68
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Episode 67: Christmas Special 2025
Original air date: 12-23-2025. Nick & Tan celebrate the holiday season by doing an on stream gift exchange and sharing a little about what the Christmas season means to them.
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Episode 67
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Episode 66: 'The Martian' (Deep-Dive)
Original air date: 12/15/2025. Nick & Tan break down 'The Martian', a movie about the rescue of Mars-stranded astronaut, Mark Watney.
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Episode 66
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Episode 65: Space Show & Tell
Original air date: 12/15/2025. Nick & Tan get a little more personal in this episode by hosting a Space Show & Tell session.
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Episode 65
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Episode 64: Thermodynamics in Space
Original air date: 12/1/2025. Nick & Tan discuss the science and impact of thermodynamics in space and spaceflight.
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Episode 64
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Episode 63: A Deep-Dive Into: 'Interstellar'
Original air date: 11/24/2025. Nick & Tan take an up-close look at Christopher Nolan's space epic, Interstellar, to see what we can truly learn about space from it!
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Episode 63
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Episode 62: Justin Anderson (High Hopes Aurora)
Original air date: 11-17-2025 Nick & Tan bring on Justin Anderson (High Hopes Aurora) to discuss the epic solar storms and northern lights shows we got to experience last week.
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Episode 62
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Episode 61: Aurora, Meteors, and Comets!
Original air date: 11/12/2025. Nick & Tan share the hottest night sky events to see this November!
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Episode 61
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1:08:52
Episode 60: Ryan O'Neal (Sleeping At Last)
Original air date: 11/3/2025. Nick & Tan explore what happens when astronomy and music collide in this deep conversation with Ryan O'Neal, aka Sleeping At Last.
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Episode 60
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Episode 59: Season 2 Finale
Original air date: 7/14/2025. Nick and Tan discuss what they learned from a whole year of podcasting together, debrief their space and astronomy challenges, and preview what's to come in Season 3.
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Episode 59
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Episode 58: The Kardashev Scale
Original air date: 7/7/2025. Nick talks about the Kardashev Scale, protecting Planet Earth, and Humanity's expansion into the universe.
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Episode 58
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Episode 57: Nick & Tan | How You Can See Mercury
Original air date: 6-30-2025. Nick & Tan talk about how to see Mercury this 4th of July. They also share 2 new astro challenges that you can participate in!
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Episode 57
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Episode 56: Nick & Tan | Season 3 Announcement!
Original air date: 6/23/2025. Nick & Tan share their plans for the future of the show, talk about Johnson Space Center, and the Boötids Meteor Shower.
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Episode 55: The Orbital Alliance | Space Books You Should Read!
Original air date: 6/16/2025. Tan is off for the week, so Nick takes the reins and talks about some weekly space news items and shares his recommendations for books about space!
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Episode 54: Nick & Tan | 3 Steps for Making a Great Astro Trip
Original air date: 6/9/2025. Nick & Tan pre-recorded this episode while in Joshua Tree National Park and talk about 3 critical steps to consider while planning for an astronomy focused trip.
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Episode 53: Nick & Tan | LIVE from Joshua Tree National Park
Original air date: 6-2-2025. Nick & Tan stream LIVE from their AirBnB near Joshua Tree National Park in California and share about their trip so far!
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Episode 53
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Episode 52: Nick & Tan | Astronomy Apps
Original air date: 5/26/2025. Nick & Tan share some current events in space, swap some astro stories, and give advice around which astronomy apps you should use to assist you in your night sky journey.
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Episode 52
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Episode 51: Nick & Tan | Yerkes Debrief
Original air date: 5/19/2025. Nick & Tan spend this episode sharing their behind the scenes stories and learnings from hosting their big 50th episode at Yerkes Observatory.
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Episode 51
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Episode 50: Dr. Amanda Bauer & Yerkes Observatory
Original air date: 5/12/2025. Nick & Tan host their 50th episode live at the historic Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin and have a stellar conversation with Dr. Amanda Bauer about her career as an astronomer and Deputy Director ...
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Episode 49: Nick & Tan | NASA's Proposed Budget Cuts
Original air date: 5/5/2025. Nick & Tan discuss the potential impact of severe NASA budget cuts and how it might mean the premature end of the Artemis program.
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Episode 49
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1:19:28
Episode 48: Nick & Tan | Favorite Space Music & Community Fun
Original air date: 4/28/2025. Nick & Tan do a community focused episode where they play a new game called Contexto with the live chat, as well as discuss the community's favorite stargazing music.
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Episode 48
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1:32:01
Episode 47: Nick & Tan | Details About Our 50th Episode!
Original air date: 4/21/2025. Nick shares details about the 50th Episode livestream at Yerkes Observatory as well as some current events in space news this week!
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Episode 47
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Episode 46: Herb Baker
Original air date: 4/14/2025. Nick & Tan talk with author, Herb Baker, about his 50 year career working with NASA.
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Episode 46
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Episode 45: Nick & Tan | Katy Perry Goes to Space!
Original air date: 4/7/2025. Nick & Tan talk about smattering of hot space topics from this week's space news. Including Jared Isaacman's Congressional hearing for appointment as NASA Administrator and pop culture icon Katy Perry's upcoming...
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Episode 45
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