Jeremy Hansen space launch is something Kris Abel has been waiting for since he met Hansen years before the mission existed. They did simulations together. Kris Abel planted a thought in his head about the 1965 Gemini astronaut who snuck a corned beef sandwich on board and triggered a permanent NASA ban on sandwiches in space. What happened with that thought is in the conversation.

What does it feel like to watch someone you know personally launch into a mission that will take all four astronauts further from Earth than any human has traveled in history? Kris Abel watched the launch on a gorgeous clear day, watched the separation of the rocket from the core unit in black and white, and felt something he was not entirely prepared for. The astronauts passed West Africa about half an hour after launch. They will reach the moon by the weekend.

Canadian space merch is at boutique.ingenium.ca. Jeremy Hansen patches are the most sought after item. The algorithms will keep pointing you to NASA. Do not listen to them. Also the San Jose airport has a humanoid robot named Jose, he speaks 50 languages, and other airports are getting their own versions with different names and different personalities.

Topics: Jeremy Hansen space launch Canada, space food NASA sandwich ban, Canadian space merch, airport humanoid robot, Artemis 2 history record

GUEST: Kris Abel | realkrisabel.com

Originally aired on 2026-04-01

Jeremy Hansen space launch is something Kris Abel has been waiting for since he met Hansen years before the mission existed. They did simulations together. Kris Abel planted a thought in his head about the 1965 Gemini astronaut who snuck a corned beef sandwich on board and triggered a permanent NASA ban on sandwiches in space. What happened with that thought is in the conversation.
What does it feel like to watch someone you know personally launch into a mission that will take all four astronauts further from Earth than any human has traveled in history? Kris Abel watched the launch on a gorgeous clear day, watched the separation of the rocket from the core unit in black and white, and felt something he was not entirely prepared for. The astronauts passed West Africa about half an hour after launch. They will reach the moon by the weekend.
Canadian space merch is at boutique.ingenium.ca. Jeremy Hansen patches are the most sought after item. The algorithms will keep pointing you to NASA. Do not listen to them. Also the San Jose airport has a humanoid robot named Jose, he speaks 50 languages, and other airports are getting their own versions with different names and different personalities.
Topics: Jeremy Hansen space launch Canada, space food NASA sandwich ban, Canadian space merch, airport humanoid robot, Artemis 2 history record
GUEST: Kris Abel | realkrisabel.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-04-01

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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