NOW THIS IS PODCASTING: In 1983, US president Ronald Reagan was looking for a new way to prevent nuclear war. His answer? Space lasers! Tangents include: Barbenheimer, clip art, the New York Times Crossword, prop swords & Jane Fonda. Additional writing by Ciarán Moffatt: https://www.pzinner.com.au/artists/ciaran-moffatt

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: Mates in Space is made on Kaurna Country, never ceded. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We also pay respect to other First Nation peoples.

ABOUT US: Mates in Space is a podcast about how we’re going to get to space without taking all of Earth’s bulls**t up with us! Each week, your hosts Jack and Justin will tell a different space story, in preparation for Australia’s exciting new future among the stars. It’s a bit nerdy, a bit sciency, and a lot of fun.

Mates in Space is now an independent podcast! Produced by Jack Eaton and Justin McArthur; hosted at P. Zinner & Co. For more info, check out our website at http://matesin.space