TGP NOMINAL: Recent Episodes
Mark Taylor
What can you expect from TGP Nominal?
Space, Science, Astronomy & Technology news, along side news from the world of Sci-Fi, whether it be on the big screen, small screen or in print, we will cover it.
We hope to bring you guests from the Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi community to help "Edutain" our listeners.
We also aim to bring you content from places of interest & social events related to Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi.
From The National Space Centre to Movie collectors fairs, we will be there.
Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast.
Mark Taylor and John Berger bring you their Trans-Atlantic banterand chat about what's going on in the Cosmos.
We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event.
Our Objects Of The Month section is brought to you by Dan Pye from the Kielder Observatory
Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet”
Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-106---yuris-night-podcast-2024.html to explore this episode.
Welcome to Episode 10.5 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast.
UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor for his Sky Guide for March.
The guys reminisce about the recent UK Astronomy Accessible Mobile Planetarium Trialand a generous gift from one of the attendees.
They also talk about Intuitive Machine's Odysseus Lunar Lander and what defines a successful Mission
"Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to Episode 10.4 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast.After a short absence, UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylorfor his Valentine themed Sky Guide.
The guys also chat about everything from Tomatoes lost in spaceto the gross reality of living on the International Space Station.
"Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to The 2023 edition of The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover!
Mark Taylor travels back to his hometown to catch up with Ruth Mayhewwho is the Senior Community & Events Officer for Aylesbury Town Councilto recap the 2023 Live In The Park festival which took place over the August Bank Holiday.
During the event chatted with some of the bands, artists, charities& organisations that took part.
There is also music from bands & artists that Mark spoke with.
As well as a festive treat from friend of the show 'Lezley-ann Shaw'
Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-103---christmas-crossover-2023.html to explore this episode.
Welcome to Episode 10.2 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast.
After a long hiatus, UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylorwith his November Sky Guide and a few Space Themed beers.
Will they make it to the end of the episode?
There's only one way to find out....
"Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to this special episode of TGP NOMINAL Podcast.
Mark Taylor and John Berger are not only celebrating our 9th Anniversarybut they are celebrating the start of the 10th Season of the Podcast.
That's Right, TGP NOMINAL is Nine Years Old! (They grow up so fast)
In this episode the boys talk about John's recent trip to Canada for Tenno Con 2023.And mix things up with a little Science Fact and Science Fiction chat.
So buckle Up & brace yourself, because TGP NOMINAL Episode 10.1is about to launch into the PODisphere!
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Welcome to the TGP NOMINAL Podcast episode for August 2023
Joining Mark Taylor is UK Astronomy's very own Ross Hockham with his Sky Guide for the month.
As It's August, the highlight of the month is The Perseid Meteor Shower.
Also Wil Cheung's Infinite Skies Photography Exhibition features.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL Episode 9.11
This month Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy flies solo with his guide to the night skiesas Mark Taylor has lost his voice and is trying to get well in timefor his Half-Century rotation around the Sun.
With this month being the Summer Solstice, expect to see a Tri Star Asterism.
Plus, we'll be stepping out with an unusual feature on our natural satellite.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet”
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL episode 9.10
This month we are reminiscent of the British rail network....Running a reduced service & a Bit late!
Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns with his guide to the night skies.This month expect to see a multitude of features on our natural satellite.Plus, a mini mixed up meteor shower.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet”
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast.
We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event.
Our Objects Of The Month section is brought to you by Wil Photography&Twice Brewed Stargazing.
Author and Honorary Crew Member Aston Smith's new book features.
Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The #Podisphere & Rock The Planet”
Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-99---yuris-night-2023.html to explore this episode.
Welcome to the first episode of the new look TGP NOMINAL Podcast!
John Berger comes back to the fold with Mark Taylor for some Trans-Atlantic banter.
We have our monthly Sky Guide in conjunction with UK Astronomy.
Wil Photography from Twice Brewed Stargazing brings you his twist on a TGP NOMINAL favourite, as Objects Of The Month returns to the show.
Plus, we have a Special Guest in the form of Kate Arkless Gray (AKA SpaceKate)who chats with Mark and John about her time at the Atremis 1 launch and her other Space Journeys.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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In Episode 9.7 of TGP NOMINAL, Mark Taylor goes through changes to the podcast,that will come into fruition from March 2023.
Although February is the shortest month of the year,it certainly isn't short of wonders for our Sky Guide.
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF is still making an impact (Not Literally!) throughout the month.
And talking of impact, we have another chance to see an unusual phenomenonon our only "natural" satellite.
Along with many awesome sights in our night skies.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Episode of 2023!
For Ross Hockham's Sky Guide, we track a comet (with a catchy name)as it passes a plethora of celestial objects on it's journey through the month.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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In Part 2 of The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas CrossoverMark Taylor is Joined by TGP NOMINAL “Regular” Co-Host John Berger and Wil from Wil from Wil Photography, for some Festive Fun.
Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy tells us about a long forgotten Christmas Constellation.
We induct a new recruit into our Honorary Crew Member Wall.
There's our annual 12 Days Of Christmas & music Quizzes.
And music from the wonderful Lezley-ann Shaw.
“So Happy holidays, Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to Part 1 of The 2022 The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover.
This years show is so big, we had split it into two episodes!
In part 1, we rewind back to August Bank Holiday for Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park Music Festival. Which is one of our highlights of the year.
We catch up with Ruth Mayhew who is the Senior Events for Aylesbury Town Council.Chat with Live In The Park's compare Dez Kay as well as some of the bands / artists who performed at the event.
We even have music from a few of the bands / Artists who very kindly sent sent us tracks to play into the show.
“So Happy holidays, Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns for the last Sky Guide of 2022.
This month, there is not one but two Meteor Showers, two Comets
and a Celestial Festive Feature that would keep Pythagoras happy.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Mark Taylor flies solo for this episode of TGP NOMINAL Podcast.
As always we have UK Astronomy's Sky Guide for the month ahead.
And we have audio from Wil Photography's Partial Eclipse Live Stream.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to the 2022 TGP NOMINAL World Space Week Podcast!
Your Host 'Mark Taylor' is joined by Astronomer, Photographer and Aurora Chaser 'Wil Photography' to talk about his recent Icelandic trip, The new Planetarium being built at Twice Brewed Stargazing, and catch up with recent Space News.
Also the UK Astronomy Sky Guide for October can be found in the show notes.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to a Special Edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide.
TGP NOMINAL host Mark Taylor and Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy discuss the amazing First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope and James Webb's recent Micrometeoroid strike.
Ross also brings you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead and his Celestial Objects Of The Month.
The guys also chat about upcoming events.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to the July edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide.
Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy returns to bring you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead.
TGP NOMINAL host Mark Taylor and Ross also discuss how the Moon can be seen in the daytime in the Northern Hemisphere whilst still shining brightly at night in the Southern Hemisphere.
Along with what UK Astronomy have been up to since the last Sky Guide and the imminent launch of TGP NOMINAL's youngest Honorary Crew Member Aston Smith's 2nd Astronomy book.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to the June edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide.
The Precedings become a bit Fowl as Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor after a short absence, to bring you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead.
Artificial Constellations feature in this episode, but not in the way you would expect.
The guys also chat about how UK Astronomy are getting close to the target for their Mobile Planetarium Fund and other projects that they are involved with.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide for the month ahead.
Joining Mark Taylor on the Eve of a special day is TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member Founder of Twice Brewed Stargazing and Resident Astro-Photography Guru for UK Astronomy, 'Wil Cheung'
As well as the May Sky Guide, Wil also talks about his travels as an Aurora Chaser, what's happening at Twice Brewed Stargazing in 2022 and other ventures he is involved with.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast.
As well as the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from your hosts 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' we have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event.
For the finale of the show, Mark and John will be joined by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Project Scientist ‘Dr Noah Petro’ to chat about everything from Noah’s work with the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) to the recently released Apollo 17 Moon Rock Samples.
Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The #Podisphere & Rock The Planet”
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Welcome to episode 8.5 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast
Join Mark and John as they discuss the future of Space Flight after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The many Space Flight Operations that could step up to the plate during these difficult times.
And the cost of going back to the Moon.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to TGP Nominal Podcast Episode 8.4
Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns for the March Sky Guide.
This Month, look out for a Comet, a Minor Planet & an Unusual Light Phenomena.
Also, check out the Show Notes for Ross's Astrophotography Object Of The Month.
Plus, Download a Messier Object Log, so that you can take part in your own Messier Marathon!
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor for the February Sky Guide
Featured this Month:
UK Astronomy Facebook Group Members get their 15 minutes of Fame
News that might change the face of Astronomy (for the better)
Valentines Stargazing
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor for the First Sky Guide of 2022.
Featured this Month:
A Christmas Present for Astronomers (20 years in the making),
A Fireball buzzes Mark's Hometown,
And a smorgasbord of Objects Of The Month, Including a brand new category for all you budding Astro-Photographers.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to the 2021 Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover.
We’ve produced The Christmas Crossover for the last few years so that listeners of both podcasts can experience a taste of the other podcast.
First up on the show, we chat with one of the organisers and the headline act of an event that The Garbage POD is really proud to be part of.
Then 'Mark Taylor' and his regular Co-Host 'John Berger' are joined by friend of the show 'Eddie Spangles'
Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy drops by, to bring us something a little Festive.
There is some Uplifting (Excuse The Pun!) Space News
The 12 Days Of Christmas "Science" Quiz returns, along with the Remixed Music Quiz
And to end the show, the lovely Laura LaRue performs one of her tracks to make us all feel bit Christmassy!
So "Happy Holidays, Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor for the last Sky Guide of 2021.
This month, there is not one but two Meteor Showers (One from an unusual source!)
A Celestial Festive Favourite.
And an opportunity to view six planets in one night.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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We're Back!
John Berger returns to the fold, after a short absence.
So join Mark & John for the first episode of season 8.
The guys "Look At All Things Science Fact & Science Fiction" & chat about everything from space travel in the current climate to the mystery of a disused Soviet space craft.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead.
This month there is a smorgasbord of Celestial goodies for you to search for.
As there are two Comets, two Meteor Showers, Lunar Letters And Uranus is in it's best position for 50 years!
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL Xtra for a Multi Celebration.
Firstly we join with Astronomers both professional and amature, for International Observe The Moon Night.
We also celebrate TGP NOMINAL's 7th Anniversary and the 1st Episode of our 8th season.
Finally Our Resident Astronomer, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy celebrates becoming a BCAe.
All this plus Ross's Guide to the Skies for the month ahead and as it's International Observe The Moon Night, there is a Guide to what features to look out for on our closest neighbour.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead.
Pythagoras would love the Sky guide this month, as triangles feature a little bit.**
As well as unusual constellations and an Asteroid Hunt. With so much more in between.**
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead.
The guide is very Jovian centric this month, as the king of the planets and it's moons feature heavily.
There is not one but two Meteor Showers to enjoy this month also.
The guys discuss unidentified goings on in the night sky, that have been reported in the UK Astronomy Facebook Group.
And the guys look forward to meeting up with the other UK Astronomy Volunteers for Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park 2021.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead.
There is a lot to see in the heavens this month. From a Minor Planet, to a Comet, to a Meteor Shower, With so much more in between.
The guys also chat about June's Partial Eclipse. And about how this year's Noctilucent Cloud season, is so full on compared with previous years.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead.
The guys also look forward to the up coming Partial Solar Eclipse.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead.
This months episode is very Lunar Centric, as Ross takes us through the Phase Cycle of our Moon, with a few surprises along the way.
You can join in the journey by downloading a Moon Phase Observation Journal from the link below.
Ross and Mark also discuss how they think the recent Astronomy In April Online Festival went.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's Annual Yuri's Night Podcast.
This year, TGP NOMINAL has collaborated with Yuri's Night UK & UK Astronomy, to bring you 60 Years & Beyond - A Celebration Of 60 Years Of Human SpaceFlight.
Our very own Mark Taylor recently hosted a Facebook Q&A Live Stream Event, for the Astronomy In April Online Festival.
With Special Guests:
Space Journalist 'Kate Arkless Gray'.
'Dr Ryan L. Kobrick' from Paragon Space Development Corporation.
NASA Solar System Ambassador & STEM Educator 'Janelle Harrier Wilson.
Plus a keynote speech by by Yuri's Night founder Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides.
We hope you enjoy these highlights from the event.
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UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham returns to the fold (After battling Covid) to bring you his Guide to April Skies.
Also Dan Pye from The Kielder Observatory reveals his favourite celestial body for 'Object Of The Month'.
And to finish off the show, Mark Taylor and Ross Hockham give you a run down of the highlights of UK Astronomy's upcoming Astronomy In April (Free) Online Festival.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Mark and John, are back for another bout of Trans-Atlantic banter. As they bring you episode 7.5 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast.
This Month, for obvious reasons the show is a little Martian Centric.
The guys also chat about everything from Parastronauts to The Mysterons, whilst inviting you to ThrustMe!
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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So after enjoying his TGP NOMINAL Xtra Sky Guide experience last month. Resident Astro-Photography Guru for UK Astronomy, 'Wil Cheung' returns to bring you his take on the Skies in March
Wil also chats with Mark Taylor about the Aurorasaurus Citizen Science Project, Cosmic defence against Vampires, Astronomy In April Online Festival and the woman who made it possible to go to the Moon
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy can't be with us this month, due to Covid-19.
So joining Mark Taylor is TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member, Founder of Twice Brewed Stargazing and Resident Astro-Photography Guru for UK Astronomy, 'Wil Cheung' to bring you his take on February Skies.
Wil also talks about the Virtual Dark Skies Festivals he is involved with over the month.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Mark Taylor & John Berger are back with their usual Trans-Atlantic banter To bring you the latest news from two of the biggest franchises in the Sci-Fi world, Star Wars and Star Trek
"So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere"
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Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Xtra of 2021!
Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead
This month they chat about a Meteor Shower located between a tetrad of Constellations, a Triple Conjunction and the Crustaceous remnants of a Supernova
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Hello everybody and welcome to the 2020 Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover.
Because it's so huge, we have split it into 2 Parts.
Regular listeners to The Garbage POD will know that we usually bring you our coverage of Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park Festival, during the Christmas Crossover.
During Part 1, we would have been bringing you coverage of the 2020 event. However, like most things this year, COVID-19 put stop to the festivities.
Or did it?
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In part 2 of the Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL 2020 Crossover
We have Trans-Atlantic banter from your hosts 'Mark Taylor’ & ‘John Berger’
Singer / Songwriter & now Author 'Damian Carruthers' comes on board to talk about his Sci-Fi project
We chat with 'Aston Smith', an incredible 8 year old, who decided to write a book about the Solar System, during the COVID-19 Lockdown
'Dan Pye' from the Kielder Observatory talks to us about his career as an Astronomer & Voice Over Artist
Plus we have a festive treat for you also
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome to the final TGP NOMINAL Xtra of 2020!
Once again Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor, to give us his Sky Guide for the month ahead.
This month we have not 1 but 2 Meteor Showers A phenomenon that hasn't happened in 399 years.
And finally, the guys are joined by Dan Pye from the Kielder Observatory, to talk about a Festive Celestial Body.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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November is a time for seeing bright colours in the skies above the UK but we're not talking about Guy Fawkes Night in TGP NOMINAL Xtra Podcast.
Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor to give us his unique look at the Cosmos. Including some other brightly coloured objects that will be streaking across the skies, throughout the month.
The guys also discuss Smartphone Astro-Photography and Ross reveals not one, not two but three celestial objects of the month.
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Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual World Space Week Podcast.
In this episode we hear about NASA Solar System Ambassador and TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member 'Janelle Harrier-Wilson' talking about the NASA Artemis Lunar Mission on local radio.
Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy shows TGP NOMINAL's Mark Taylor around the 'Space Crafter' Mobile Observatory.
Then Ross brings you his unique guide to the skies for the month ahead, from the cockpit of the 'Space Crafter' Finally we are joined by Astronomer and Aurora Chaser 'Wil Cheung' to talk about his latest venture with the Twice Brewed Observatory and reveals his Celestial Object Of The Month.
So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere!
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Welcome to another packed episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra!
Joining Mark Taylor once again is Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy to bring you his guide to the skies for September.
The guys also discuss what connects Astronomy with Custom Cars, International Observe The Moon Night, The UK Astronomy "Space Crafter" Maiden Voyage and Pavement Astronomers
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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Welcome to another packed episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra!
Joining Mark Taylor once again is Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy to bring you his guide to the skies for August.
The guys also discuss what the fuss is all about with Ophiuchus, The impact that C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) has had on the Astronomy community, and the latest updates about the UK Astronomy "Space Crafter"
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back, to guide us through the skies for the month ahead.
Not only that, Ross updates us on the progress of the "Space Crafter" Astronomy Van.
And even though UK Astronomy aren't able to go out to Social Events, Ross talks about "Virtual" community projects that they are involved with.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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We're Back!
After sorting out some technical issues, Mark & John bring you another packed episode of TGP NOMINAL.
You can expect all the usual Trans-Atlantic banter from the guys, as they discuss everything from the British obsession with queuing to man made meteor showers.
There might even be a cameo appearance.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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Astronomy has become one of the most popular pastimes during the Covid-19 Lockdown. So, to guide you through the skies during the month of June is Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy.
Ross also chats with Mark Taylor about what is new for UK Astronomy. And they briefly touch on the NASA / SpaceX Demo-2 Mission.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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**After a short Absence, UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham is back for another TGP NOMINAL Xtra Podcast.
Guiding us through his unique look at the Cosmos during May.
Everything from Plato's Hook to Noctilucent Clouds feature this month.**
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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**Welcome on board TGP NOMINAL, for coverage of our first and probably only convention of 2020.
John Berger takes his annual pilgrimage to Boston Massachusetts for PAX East, the biggest gaming convention on the East Coast of the US.
He chats with Mark Taylor about his highlights of the event, along with content that he recorded with independent game developers, publishers and creators.**“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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John Berger and Mark Taylor catch up with all things Star Wars.
They discuss everything from The Rise Of Skywalker to Star Wars Resistance.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
And May The Force Be With You!
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomyis back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra,
with updates on the progress of the UK Astronomy "Space Crafter" Mobile Observatory.
In commemoration of Back Garden Astronomy Week, Ross also advises us about the night skies with his beginners guide to Astronomy.
And Mark Taylor asks the questions that the average Joe might have about the pastime.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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After a NOISY interruption, John Berger makes his return to TGP NOMINAL, for the first time since our Christmas Crossover.
In this episode Mark Taylor and John Berger bring you the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from TGP NOMINAL, as they discuss everything from, Cookies in Space to Alien Fungi Bricks.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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It's February which means only one thing ... Valentines Day!
But what has that got to do with TGP NOMINAL Xtra?
Well, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy explains all.
**As he takes us on a voyage through Greek Mythology that relates to the Cosmos.
Ross tells us the latest news about the UK Astronomy Mobile Observatory.**
And becomes a bit Luna-Centric with his guide to the skies for the month ahead.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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**Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra!
Podcaster and Star Wars Super Fan 'Pavo' comes on board to tell us about his pilgrimage to Star Wars - Galaxy's Edge
Mark Taylor and Pavo first met at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 at London Excel.
In the episode, the guys also discuss podcasting in general and what's new for Pavo and his Podcast Co-Host Neil**
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra,
joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos.
They discuss everything from the Quadrantid Meteor Shower,
to the dimming of the Star Betelgeuse.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Hello everybody and welcome to this special Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover.
**We have created the Crossover, mainly because we wanted our Garbage POD listeners to have a listen to the TGP NOMINAL Podcasts and vice Versa, and we thought it would be fun to get everyone together (almost like a Christmas Party).
During the show:
Alan Taylor-Shearer will be joining the festivities to chat about our collaboration with Aylesbury Town Council for Live In The Park 2019.
UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham will be telling us about the possible origin of The Star Of Bethlehem.
Mark Taylor and Liz Springs will be chatting with people involved with the Star Wars Movies
at Feel The Force Day XL.
John Berger and Eddie Spangles will be coming on board for some Festive Fun and Games.
We will be inducting a new Member to the Honoary Crew Members Wall.
There will be music from Vandavils.**
And also, we will be playing in Holiday Greetings from people that have appeared on or been involved with the podcasts over the years.
"So Happy Holidays! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere"
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Welcome to this Special Edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra!
Mark Taylor is Joined by TV and Radio Presenter 'David Whiteley' to chat about the Star Wars documentaries,
that he has been commissioned to Produce by the BBC.
"So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere"
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**Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra!
Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' joins Mark Taylor to talk about the upcoming Geminid Meteor Shower, along with his usual guide to the month ahead.**
Also BBC The Sky At Night presenter 'Chris Lintott' comes on board to chat about his latest book 'The Crowd & The Cosmos', The Zooniverse Project, Astronomy and Space Exploration.
"So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere"
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**For the first time ever, John Berger is flying Solo, as the Host of TGP NOMINAL.
Earlier in the year, John travelled to Syracuse University in New York State, to bring you highlights of,"Cripping" The Comic Con 2019.
A symposium that provides the opportunity to discuss, the representations of disability in popular culture.
During the event, John chats with Artists, Comic Book Creators, Writers and even inducts a new member to the TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member Wall.**
"So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere"
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**Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns for the November episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos.
Plus, Chris Lintott from BBC Sky At Night tells us about his celestial "Object Of The Month"
"So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere"**
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**Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual World Space Week Podcast.
Your hosts Mark Taylor and John Berger take you through the Cosmos, with a few space related news stories.
Then join Mark as he, regular contributor 'Alan Taylor-Shearer' and UK Astronomy's 'Ross Hockham' as they attend the 2nd Space Rocks London Event.**So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere.
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In this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, Space Rocks Co-Founder 'Mark McCaughrean' chats with Mark Taylor about what to expect from the 2019 event in London later this month.
They also chat about what the Space Rocks crew have been up to, since the 2018 inaugural event and how they intend to make science accessible.
So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere.
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**Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for September.
Not only that, Senior Adviser for Science and Exploration at the European Space Agency 'Mark McCaughrean' reveals his celestial "Object Of The Month"
So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere.**
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**Welcome to this special episode of TGP NOMINAL.
As well as the usual Trans-Atlantic banter you expect from the guys.
Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' makes an appearance on the BBC.
John Berger takes us on his annual road trip to Boston Massachusetts for PAX East.
And then on to London Ontario in Canada for Tenno Con, where he met up with an old friend of The Garbage POD podcast.**
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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**UK Astronomy Founder, 'Ross Hockham' joins Mark Taylor for this special edition of TGP NOMIMAL Xtra.
In this episode, Ross tells us about a celestial event that is taking place later in the month.
The guys talk about their recent trip to London where they met up with Honorary Crew Member 'Dr Ryan Kobrick', who came over from Florida to spend some time with them.
Lastly and certainly not least, they recap MoonDay, an event created by UK Astronomy and Aylesbury Town Council to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landings.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Special Episode Into The Podisphere”**
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Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 5.8 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast, for the usual Trans-Atlantic banter.
As they discuss everything from Martian Helicopters to the effects space exploration has on the Human body.“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for June.
It's a very Jovian centric episode this month, as Jupiter and it's four main moons feature a lot.
The guys also chat about everything from the SpaceX Starlink Constellation to what is being done to clear up Space Junk.
They also receive a message from ESA Astrophysicist and TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member 'Dr Maggie Lieu' revealing her celestial 'Object Of The Month'.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Mark Taylor is flying solo for episode 5.7 of TGP NOMINAL and brings you something rather special from The Garbage POD archives.
Back in 2011, Mark took a trip to the British Schools Museum in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, to listen to retired rocket engineer 'Terry Ransome' talk a little bit about his amazing career, and a lot about the Soviet Space Program, during a lecture he gave for the 50th anniversary of human space flight.
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for May.
They discuss everything from the ETA Aquariid Meteor Shower to strange shaped Celestial Bodies.
Mark also announces something exciting, that will be coming to TGP NOMINAL Xtra, from this June!
“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”
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Welcome on board TGP NOMINAL as we join with people across the globe to celebrate Yuri’s Night,
one of the most important occasions in the space community calendar.
**Join your hosts ‘Mark Taylor’ and ‘John Berger’ for their usual Transatlantic look, at what is going on in the space community.
This years special guest is UK Science TV Presenter, Podcaster and Space Enthusiast, ‘Gareth “Gaz Top” Jones’.
Also ‘Ross Hockham’ from UK Astronomy comes on board, to guide us through April Skies.**
“So Buckle Up, Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere and ?Rock The Planet”
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Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL Xtra.
Special for three reasons.
Firstly because it's the first time that there has been two TGP NOMINAL Xtra's in one month (So I guess you could call it 'TGP NOMINAL Xtra, Extra')
Secondly because we bring you the second part of our chat with the wonderful Actor / Inclusion and Disability Rights Campaigner 'Julie Fernandez'
Lastly and by no means least, Mark Taylor and long term friend Andi Mercer take a road trip to Corby in Northamptonshire
for the inaugural WCMX JAM that took place at the awesome Adrenaline Alley.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for March.
**Not only that, they discuss unusual phenomena that can be seen in the skies this month.
Why the clocks go forward one hour on March 31st (in the UK) and why GMT is often called UTC.
Ross also talks about UK Astronomy's recent Family Stargazing events that they hosted at Dunstable Downs for the National Trust.**
So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere.
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**Joining the guys on the show are Comic Book Writer and Cosplayer 'Pat Cline', Actor and Disability Rights Campaigner 'Julie Fernandez',
Darth Vader from Rogue One - A Star Wars Story 'Spencer Wilding' and Compare of Feel The Force Day 'Eddie Spangles'.
Finally, The Head Honchos of Feel The Force Day, 'JJ Lucia Wright' and 'Simon Howard' come on board to talk about exciting changes for the charity
and also about an amazing upcoming event that is even bigger than JJ's pants.**"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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**Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for February.
Not only that, Ross tells us about his mind blowing experience that he had recently at the UK Astronomy Dark Sky Site,**
and chats with Mark about his collaboration with The National Trust and Dark Sky Wales for events that are taking place in February.
So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere!
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TGP NOMINAL Podcast episode 5.4 is a bit Space Telescope centric,
**as Mark Taylor and John Berger discuss Hubble Trouble,
How the US Government Shutdown might delay the launch of future missions
and what new Space Telescope concepts could be replacing the current fleet.
The guys will also be discussing everything from Brian May's Stereoscopic books to
80's Sci-Fi themed novelty records.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"**
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**Happy New Year and welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Xtra of 2019!
Mark Taylor and Ross Hockham Talk about what's been happening in our galaxy and beyond during the first few days of 2019.
Ross brings his usual guide to what to look out for in the skies over January.
And finally Mark meets Astronomy Author 'Richard J Bartlett at the UK Astronomy 'Astronomy and a Pint' Meetup.**
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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**It's that time of year again, where Mark Taylor and John Berger break out the Eggnog and bring you the annual Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Holiday Special.
Mark, Liz Springs, Alan Taylor-Shearer and Ross Hockham attend events that have become some of the highlights of 2018.**
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Festive Episode Into The Podisphere"
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**Apologies for this episode being so late. We hope you enjoy it none the less.
In this episode Mark Taylor and John Berger bring you the usual, Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from TGP Nominal,**
as they discuss everything from DIY Retro Gaming Consoles to the possible discovery of the planet Vulcan.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra, joining Mark Taylor for his unique look at the Cosmos for November.
Not only that, Ross takes us on a tour through The Milky Way with and without astronomy gear and chats with Mark about what has been happening for UK Astronomy,? since he was last on the show.
So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere
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In this Special episode of TGP NOMINAL, Mark Taylor, John Berger and Ross Hockham are not only celebrating World Space Week, but they are celebrating the start of the 5th Season of the Podcast.
That's Right, TGP NOMINAL is Five years old! (They grow up so fast)
**Ross returns to the main show in his UK Astronomy capacity to bring his unique look at the cosmos as he guides us through October Skies.
Mark and Alan Taylor-Shearer interview the Space and Rock community during the inaugural Space Rocks event that took place at the IndigO2 in London earlier in the year.
And Astronomy Author 'Richard J Bartlett' comes on board to chat with Mark and Ross and also answers questions that had been sent in from social media.**
There will be a few birthday messages from well wishers, thrown in for good measure,also.
So buckle Up & brace yourself because, TGP NOMINAL Episode 5.1 is about to launch into the PODisphere!
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Welcome to the last show for season 4 of TGP Nominal #Podcast. It's proving to be a Total Fusion Fest!
International Podcast Day Co-Founder 'Dave Lee' comes on board as a Guest Co-host.
And Mark Taylor goes on another road trip as he visits the workshop at Rogue Creations Special Effects. to meet up with Special effects Guru Mike Peel.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The #Podisphere"
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**Ross Hockham is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra to join Mark Taylor with his unique look at the Cosmos for September.
Ross also advises everyone about the safest way to observe the sun.
The guys discuss recent events that both UK Astronomy and TGP NOMINAL were involved with during August.
And finally they reveal a Fun Feature for both TGP NOMINAL listeners and UK Astronomy Facebook group members to take part in.**
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**Welcome to TGP Nominal Podcast for the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from Mark & John.
Plus, Alan Taylor-Shearer joins Mark on a Road Trip to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, for the inaugural Wycombe Film & TV Convention.
So Buckle Up! & lets get Episode 4.12 launched into the Podisphere**
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Can you believe it's August already?
Well, August proves to be an exciting month in the Astronomical Calendar, and Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor to explain why.
Along the way the guys discuss everything from: Comets and Meteor Showers to Astronomy Traditions and Spacecraft that should be Dinosaurs.
So come on board as we launch this episode of TGP NOMINAL XTRA, into the Podisphere!
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**There has been a distinct lack of Science Fact related content in the show over the last couple of months.
So in honour of the Apollo 11 mission, Mark Taylor and John Berger, put on their space suits, and launch themselves into the Podisphere.**
Buckle Up! and brace yourself, because the usual Trans-Atlantic banter of TGP NOMINAL Podcast is about to clear the tower.
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**Welcome to the launch of the all new TGP NOMINAL XTRA Podcast.
In the past, we have used TGP Nominal XTRA to bring you"time specific" special episodes of the podcast, usually in collaboration with our friends at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
We have now decided to bring you the UK Astronomy Monthly Guide To The Skies via TGP NOMINAL XTRA also.
The reason for this, is that depending when the main podcast is launched, sometimes listeners do not hear about astronomical events that happen early in the month until after the event has happened.
To avoid this, Ross Hockham will be coming on board as close to the beginning of the month as possible with his unique look at the cosmos.**
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Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL, as we celebrate one of the highlights of our social calendar.
Joining Mark Taylor and John Berger, from somewhere up the M1 is Cosplayer and Feel The Force Day Veteran 'Liz Springs'
to help re-live the atmosphere of Feel The Force day 5.
Alan Taylor-Shearer fires up his microphone, is let loose on the public and takes to the queues and halls whilst talking to the people that make the event possible, while Mark chats with some of the special guests attending the event.
Ross Hockham makes two appearances on the show this month, firstly talking about UK Astronomy's début at Feel The Force Day
and then in his regular capacity as our guide through the skies for June.
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In this double length episode of TGP NOMINAL.
**John Berger along with with his trusty Zoom recorder makes his annual pilgrimage to Boston Massachusetts for the East Coast Penny Arcade Expo
or PAX East as it's more commonly known.
John guides us through some of the more unusual video games on show during the event and chats with the developers involved with them.
As always, our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' from UK Astronomy joins us, to guide us through May skies.**
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Welcome on board TGP Nominal as we join with people across the globe to celebrate Yuri’s Night, one of the most important occasions in the space community calendar.
Mark Taylor, John Berger and Ross Hockham are your hosts for TGP NOMINAL’s annual Yuri’s Night Podcast.
Joining the crew for a chat is ‘Alexander Milas’, Co-Founder of an amazing event called SPACE ROCKS.
Which takes place at the Indigo at the O2 Arena, London on Sunday April 22nd, 2018.
SPACE ROCKS is a celebration of space exploration and the art, music, and culture it inspires, and is presented in association with ESA, the European Space Agency.
Singer/Song writer ‘Charlotte Hatherley’ also comes on board to talk about her involvement in SPACE ROCKS and has given TGP NOMINAL an exclusive track to play into the podcast from her space-inspired album True Love.
Lastly and by no means least, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomybrings you his Yuri Gagarin inspiredguide through April skies.
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they discuss everything from 3D printing to Spacex Falcon Heavy.
Honorary Crew Member 'Dr Ryan Kobrick' answers your questions from the Mars Desert Research Station.
The guys are joined by 'Dave Littmann' NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) Project Manager for a chat.
And last but by no means least, their Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' returns to guide us through March skies and reveals the Object Of The Month for March.
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Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 4.6 of TGP NOMINAL, for the usual Trans-Atlantic banter as they discuss everything from Space Drones to Augmented Reality Gadgets
Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' also returns to guide us through February skies.
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Ross Hockham joins Mark Taylor and John Berger to chat about Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Mark also catches up with Liz Springs at the Milton Keynes Odeon IMAX Last Jedi Premier Event.
Ross returns in his official capacity as TGP NOMINAL's Resident Astronomer to advise us about what is happening in the sky for January.
If you have questions that you want to ask Ryan Kobrick and the Mars Desert Research Station crew,
then get in touch: GarbagePOD@virginmedia.com
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**For our 2017 Holiday Special, we take you to Syracuse in New York State, as John Berger accepts his Début TGP NOMINAL Mission at a very special event.
John talks us through interviews that he conducted with organisers, guests and attendees of 'Cripping The Comic Con 2017', which is a comic book symposium created by an amazing team at the Disability Cultural Center, based at Syracuse University.
Along with the usual Trans-Atlantic banter you come to expect from the TGP NOMINAL crew, there is music from the very talented 'Calling Utopia' and festive messages from friends of the podcast and also from a few celebrities for good measure.**
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Joining Mark Taylor and John Berger from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland is Astrophysicist 'Dr Amber Straughn.
We chat about her career, The Geminid Meteor Shower, Space Telescopes, Hubble's New Festive Image and all things astronomy
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**Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 4.3 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast, as they discuss everything from celestial cigars to discovering life in space (kind of)
Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' also returns for the final time in 2017 to guide us through December skies**
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Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 4.2 of the show, as they discuss everything from Raining Diamonds to Lipstick Rockets.
Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' also comes on board to guide us through November skies and to ask a little favour: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts
Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for their fourth annual podcast celebrating World space Week and TGP NOMINAL Podcast's Third Anniversary.
Along with the guy's unique mix of Space News and Trans - Atlantic banter, there will be an Astronomy guide from their resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' creator of
the UK Astronomy Group.
Joining the crew, from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is Planetary Scientist 'Noah Petro' to chat about all things Lunar in the lead up to
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**Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 3.17 of the show, as they discuss everything from Planetary Exploration to Skeletor dancing to Irene Cara's Fame.
Also in the show, 'Liz Springs' makes her TGP NOMINAL debut, travelling to Charleston in South Carolina for the Darkness To Light Eclipse Party and 'Ross Hockham' returns to guide us through, what to look up for in September.** -
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Mark Taylor & John Berger bring you the usual mix of Space News & Trans - Atlantic banter, that you expect from the guys.
Later in the show Mark is joined by Ross Hockham from U.K. Astronomy, as he makes his debut appearance as TGP NOMINAL's Resident Astronomer & keeps you up to date with what is going on in the sky for August -
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**Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they chat about John's recent road trip. That in a space of a week covered over 1500 miles across two countries, featuring Three Great Lakes, One Video Game Convention and a NASA Artefact in an unusual location!.
Then Mark teams up with Alan Taylor-Shearer (and Crew) as they take their own road trip across the U.K. to the Harper Adams University in Shropshire for the inaugural Feel The Force Day West Midlands Convention -**
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they discuss what is going on in the universe. They also chat with Planetary Scientist 'Noah Petro' from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse.
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In episode 3.13 of the podcast, Mark Taylor chats with regular Co-Host John Berger about a couple of special events that TGP NOMINAL have covered recently. Firstly we travel to Mark's home town of Aylesbury for Dead Universe Comic's 5th Anniversary Celebrations and then off to Peterborough for highlights of Feel The Force Day (FTFD). To finish of the show, FTFD founders 'Simon Howard and JJ Lucia-Wright' chat with Mark about the future of FTFD. - http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts
John Berger returns to the show after a short absence and joins Mark Taylor to bring you the usual mix of space news and banter.
John conducts his first solo interview, when he talks all things Hubble with 'Dr Michelle Thaller' NASA's Education and Public Outreach Program Manager.
There is also a LIVE rocket launch during the recording session (Sort Of).
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Rewind back to Saturday July 16th 2016 as Mark Taylor and Alan Taylor-Shearer recollect their time at Star Wars Celebration Europe at ExCeL London.
Mark and Alan are both Celebration newbies and the experience was "Out Of This World"
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Welcome on board TGP Nominal as we join with people across the globe to celebrate Yuri’s Night, one of the most important occasions in the space community calendar.
Mark Taylor hosts TGP NOMINAL’s annual Yuri’s Night podcast and joining him as Guest Co-Host is Yuri’s Night Executive Director ‘Tim Bailey’.
James Webb Space Telescope Program Director ‘Dr Eric Smith’ also drops by, to chat with Mark and regular Co-Host ‘John Berger’.
"So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"
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**Once again we mix it up a bit on TGP NOMINAL as Mark Taylor & John Berger delve into the world of Tech.
Get in touch & let us know what you think of our Techy episode by sending an email to: GarbagePOD@virginmedia.com**
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TGP NOMINAL goes back to it's roots as Mark Taylor & John Berger mix it up with some Space news & a bit of Geekery thrown in for good measure.
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger for the first space related episode of TGP NOMINAL of 2017
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they say Goodbye to a princess, discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars Rebels involvement in the movie and get all nostalgic about Sci-Fi toys and models.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts
Seasons Greetings from TGP NOMINAL as we bring you our annual Holiday Special.
Mark Taylor and John Berger look back at the highlights of Wycombe Comic Con from earlier in the year and are joined by their special guest 'Dan White' from The Department Of Ability comic book. All this plus festive tunes and Christmas messages from friends of the show.
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After surviving the US Presidential Election, John Berger returns to TGP NOMINAL to chat with Mark Taylor about all things Geek.
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In this episode of TGP NOMINAL Mark and John get inundated by acronyms in the news section of the show and they are joined by Research Space Scientist 'Noah Petro' from NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center to talk about all things Lunar, in the lead up to the Super Moon later this month.
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Episode 3.2 of TGP NOMINAL is a bit Star Wars Centric because joining Mark and John is Chris Seekell fromstarwarsunderworld.com.
Also the boys catch up with what is going on, in the realm we call Geekdom,
Mark and regular contributor Alan Taylor-Shearer go "Inter-Podding©" with the guys from Pancast Poductions at Star Wars Celebration Europe (with a cameo appearance from Pam Rose)
And Mark has a chat with Red Dwarf's Hattie Hayridge at Feel The Force Day 2016.
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Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL episode of season three. In this episode Mark Taylor & John Berger celebrate World Space Week along with the podcast's second anniversary & of course the guys check out what has been occurring in the space community.
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Joining Mark Taylor for this episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra is Comic Book Creator 'Brett Uren' to talk about his latest project "TORSOBEAR Volume 3: Back On The Blocks"
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This episode of TGP Xtra is unusual because we crossover with our sibling podcast TGP NOMINAL. TGP Nominal was invited by The Department of Ability comic book creator Dan White to attend the the launch party for the comic at Hamleys Toy Store in Regent Street, London. We spoke to Dan himself, April from Strongbones Children's Charitable Trust & also we managed to catch a few words with Paralympics GB Golden Girl Hurricane Hannah Cockroft before she set off for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Join us for this special edition of TGP NOMINAL as we listen to the Star Wars Q&A session at Wycombe Comic Con 2016.
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they, on the 55th Anniversary of Yuri Gargarin's historic journey, talk about what has been going on in space. Also TGP NOMINAL's very own roving reporter 'Alan Taylor-Shearer' & his son Connor visit The Big Bang Fair.
If you a listener from Los Angeles & will be viewing ET-94's (The Space Shuttle External Fuel Tank) final journey to the California Science Center, get in touch, as we would love to see your photos.
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Yuri’s Night is a global celebration held annually on, or close to, April 12th. Commemorating both Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first space shuttle (STS-1) on April 12, 1981.
come and celebrate Yuri's Night with us at the National Space Centre on 9th April. There'll be a NASA astronaut, partying under rockets and some out of this world tech prizes. We're even planning a live Moon experiment which you can participate in and become part of history!
Order your tickets and find out more about the event at the Yuri's Night website:
http://www.yurisnight.org.uk/
Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they have a bit of a Geek Fest.
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they discuss what has been happening in the space community during the first month of 2016.
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger for the first TGP NOMINAL of 2016, as they discuss what has been happening in the space community.
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Welcome to the 2015 Holiday Special, this year we have decided to combine The Garbage POD and TGP NOMINAL podcasts to bring you one MAMMOTH episode.
Joining Mark Taylor are Alan Taylor-Shearer, Adrian Silas and John Berger for festive fun and frolics, our take on the new Star wars movie, music from Laura LaRue and also space exploration history in the making!
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they discuss what has been happening in the space community.
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they chat about what's going on in this Dom we call Geek. Oh yeah, I forgot to say there is a LOT about Star Wars in this episode, I can't think why?
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they look at what has been happening in the space community over October.
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Join Mark Taylor, John Berger, Adri 'BallHawk Mallows and Alan Taylor - Shearer for this double length episode of TGP NOMINAL.
In this episode we showcase one of the most amazing events in the Comic Con diary, Feel The Force Day.
We catch up on Star Wars and Back To The Future news as well as promoting an appeal to help out a much loved member of the Star Wars community.
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they celebrate TGP NOMINAL's 1st year. Talk about what's going on in the space community, as well as their take on Star Wars Force Friday and much more.
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they look at what has been happening in the space community over August.
Mark and John are joined by Doug Millard from the London Science Museum, who chats with them about a very special exhibition about to launch at the Science Museum.
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they discuss what has been happening in the world of Comic Con and ask, you the listener, a question.
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they look at what has been happening in the space community over July.
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Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they look at what has been happening in the space community and they look at the latest Star Wars news.
Also there is have a special report from fellow podcaster Phil Olson, from the Arcade Club in Haslingden, Lancashire.
Finally, they have a special guest on the show, Systems Engineer, Rocket Scientist and YouTube Sensation, Stephanie Evans (@StephEvz43)
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On The 6th of June 2015, Mark Taylor and Photographer, Colin Kitchen, took a trip to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, U.K. for the inaugural Wycombe Comic Con. Add Resident Co-Host, John Berger, for the usual Trans Atlantic mix of banter, and you have all the ingredients for an awesome show.
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger for this UBER edition of TGP Nominal. in this episode we have space news, Sci-Fi news, coverage of special events, listeners questions & the second installment of our chat with Lord British himself, Richard Garriott.
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Welcome on board TGP Nominal as Mark Taylor and John Berger join with people across the globe to celebrate Yuri's Night, one of the most important occasions in the space community calendar.
This year we have spent time with some of the people that have made Yuri's Night, the global phenomenon that it has become, from it's humble roots in 2001 and chatted with them about their personal Yuri's Night journeys.
Guests include, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, Dr Ryan Kobrick and Richard Garriott.
There will be music from Public Service Broadcasting, from their amazing album 'The Race For Space'.To find out more about items mentioned in this episode visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-14-2015-yuris-night-podcast
Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they take a lighthearted look at what's been going on in the space community.
As well as the world of Sci-Fi, Science and Technology.
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Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they take a lighthearted look at what's been going on in the space community.
Items featured in this episode:
- Galactic Unite STEM Scholarship Program
- Butch Wilmore's 3-D Wrench Downloadable Plans
- 3-D Create & Print Magazine
- 2014 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - Sparks Will Fly: How to Hack Your Home
- The Garbage POD Episode 15 - To Boldly Go
- Star Talk Radio
- Stewart Emblems - official manufacturer of Tim Peake's Principia pission patches
We have collaborated with The National Space Centre in Leicester UK, to bring you "A Space Cadets Guide To Space".
Earlier in the year, we asked our Twitter & Facebook Page followers to send in space related questions, that we could go armed with, on our journey up to Leicester.
We met up with National Space Centre, Education & Space communication team members, Zoe Baily & Josh Barker, who showed us around the complex & many of the space artefacts that are housed at the National Space Centre, as well as helping us to answer the questions that were submitted.
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- The National Space Centre
- Sunny From Fiverr.com
- Widescreen.org