They’re mysterious, monstrous, and utterly indifferent to your hopes, dreams, or molecular cohesion. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the cosmic enigma of black holes; How they form, what they do, why they haunt physicists’ dreams, and what actually happens if you fall into one? (spoiler: it’s not great). From stellar collapse to event horizons, spaghettification to information paradoxes, we’re exploring the most dramatic “Do Not Enter” signs in the universe.

TOD’s Obsession this week: Cosmic Horror Novels & Existential Crisis Merch
(He’s deep into reading Lovecraft, designing his own line of emotionally supportive gravity blankets, and trying to trademark the phrase “Spaghettify Me, Daddy.”)

There are stickers... There is regret...

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Terraforming: the ultimate cosmic home renovation. In this episode, we dig into what it is, how it might work (if science fiction politely becomes science fact), and whether reshaping entire planets is visionary… or just interstellar hubris. From altering atmospheres to engineering ecosystems, we explore the wild theories, real technologies, and big ethical questions behind humanity’s dream of turning dead worlds into second homes.

TOD’s obsession this week: Planetary Interior Design... He’s been binge-watching Extreme Makeover: Solar System Edition and insists every planet needs mood lighting, geothermal spa zones, and just a splash of lava for ambiance. Mars is getting a skylight.

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TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.”

Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.

Superposition. Entanglement. The Observer Effect. Let’s unpack the strangest facts of quantum physics... and what it might mean for space, time, and our fragile understanding of reality.

TOD’s Weekly Obsession: Schrödinger’s Cat & Quantum Merchandising
This week, TOD is designing a full fashion line based on quantum uncertainty. Think: reversible hoodies labeled “Alive/Dead,” glow-in-the-dark mugs that only reveal themselves when observed, and a cologne called Waveform Collapse.

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TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.”

Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.

From Apollo nostalgia to futuristic moon bases, we explore the revival of lunar ambition; and why our dusty, crater-packed neighbor is suddenly the hottest real estate in the solar system.

Between NASA’s Artemis program, China’s long-term lunar plans, and a growing list of private players, the Moon is having a moment... and it’s not just for the science.

TOD’s Episode Obsession: Lunar Real Estate & Property Development
(He’s started a fake startup called “Moon&Co.” and is working on a brochure for crater-view condos and luxury domes with solar flare shielding and artisanal oxygen.)

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In our debut episode, Zack (your host) and TOD (his sardonic, protocol-obsessed companion) explore the very real dangers of the final frontier: vacuum exposure, cosmic radiation, rogue wrenches, microgravity meltdown, and the existential horror of becoming your own satellite.

From real NASA incidents to sci-fi flubs, we break down how not to die in orbit, and what it actually takes to survive up here.

TOD’s Episode Obsession: Emergency Protocols & Space Safety Drills... He’s laminated 47 checklists, renamed himself “TOD-911,” and now insists we run surprise decompression drills during mealtime.

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TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.”

Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.