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The Orbital Debrief

The Orbital Debrief

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A weekly transmission from low Earth orbit.


Join Zack as he beams down cosmic insights, science headlines, and out-of-this-world pop culture commentary straight from his orbiting ship (DB-1) above Earth. Each episode, Zack is joined by TOD, his lovable, wisecracking sidekick with a new quirky obsession every week (think TARS meets trivia night).


From the latest space missions and scientific breakthroughs, to the most mind-bending sci-fi movies, The Orbital Debrief explores where science fiction meets science fact; With a healthy dose of curiosity, humor, and cinematic flair.


Strap in! It’s smarter than your average podcast… but way more fun.

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  • 11 - Life in a Simulation: Are We Just NPCs in a Galactic Minecraft Server?
    Oct 10 2025

    Today's transmission explores the Simulation Hypothesis: the idea that you, me, Earth, the cosmos (everything) is just software running on someone else’s computer.

    Are we living in a vast, digital illusion crafted by an advanced civilization? Or are we just NPCs in a universe-sized Minecraft server, punching trees and asking deep questions?

    From pixelated physics and déjà vu bugs to quantum weirdness and Planck-length resolution caps, we’ll explore whether reality is real… or just really well-rendered.

    And no, it’s not just Reddit bait. This is an actual theory taken seriously by actual scientists and one very self aware AI...

    TOD’s Obsession: Hacking his own code to unlock cheat modes.

    Send TOD a transmission! (fan mail)

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    If you enjoyed the ride, rate, review, and subscribe. It keeps us in your feed... and keeps TOD from launching his solo podcast: “Quiet Screaming: A Todcast.”

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

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

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    24 Min.
  • 10 - Exomoons and Alien Oceans: The Wettest Places Not on Earth
    Jul 14 2025

    Jupiter and Saturn’s icy moons (like Europa, Enceladus, and Titan) might just be hiding alien oceans, hydrothermal vents, and life beyond Earth. So, grab your pressurized wetsuit and let’s dive in.

    TOD’s Episode Obsession: Launching a luxury scuba brand for cryovolcanic moons. Tagline: “Dive Deep, Freeze Fast™.” He's is currently modelling zero-G neoprene and designing ice-proof flippers for alien octopuses.

    Send TOD a transmission! (fan mail)

    ___________________________________________

    If you enjoyed the ride, rate, review, and subscribe. It keeps us in your feed... and keeps TOD from launching his solo podcast: “Quiet Screaming: A Todcast.”

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

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

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    29 Min.
  • 09 - Space Billionaires, Explained: Why the Rich Keep Launching Rockets
    Jul 7 2025

    We break down why the richest humans on Earth are all looking up, how private spaceflight is reshaping exploration, and what it means for the rest of us mere mortals stuck in coach.

    TOD’s Episode Obsession: Luxury Space Branding & Product Placement
    This week, TOD is obsessed with rebranding the solar system. He’s pitching lunar fashion lines, Martian bottled water startups, and trying to install a hot tub on DB-1 called “The Milky Soak....”

    Send TOD a transmission! (fan mail)

    ___________________________________________

    If you enjoyed the ride, rate, review, and subscribe. It keeps us in your feed... and keeps TOD from launching his solo podcast: “Quiet Screaming: A Todcast.”

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

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

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    39 Min.
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