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TGP NOMINAL Xtra - International Observe The Moon Night 2021

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---international-observe-the-moon-night-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Oct 16, 2021

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - September Skies 2021

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---september-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Sep 3, 202131 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - August Skies 2021

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-august-skies-2021 for more information about this episode.

Aug 1, 2021

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - July Skies 2021

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---july-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Jul 3, 2021

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - June Skies 2021

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---june-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Jun 2, 2021

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - May Skies 2021

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-xtra---may-skies-2021.html for more information about this episode.

Apr 30, 2021

TGP NOMINAL 7.6 - Yuri's Night Podcast 2021

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. Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-76-yuris-night-podcast-2021 for more information about this episode. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”

Apr 23, 20211h 13m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Astronomy In April 2021

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-astronomy-in-april-2021 for more information about this episode.

Apr 2, 202126 min

TGP NOMINAL 7.5

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” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-75 for more information about this episode.

Mar 21, 20211h 9m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - March Skies 2021

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” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-march-skies-2021 for more information about this episode

Mar 5, 202126 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - February Skies 2021

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” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-february-skies-2021 for more information about this episode

Feb 6, 202122 min

TGP NOMININAL 7.4

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" Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-74 for more information about this episode

Jan 28, 20211h 18m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - January Skies 2021

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” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-january-skies-2021 for more information about this episode

Jan 3, 202129 min

TGP NOMINAL 7.2 - Christmas Crossover 2020 (Part 1)

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? Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-72-73-christmas-crossover-2020 for more information about this episode.

Dec 24, 2020

TGP NOMINAL 7.3 - Christmas Crossover 2020 (Part 2)

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-72-73-christmas-crossover-2020 for more information about this episode

Dec 24, 20201h 49m

TGP NOMINAL XTRA - DECEMBER SKIES 2020

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” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-december-skies-2020 for more information about this episode.

Dec 6, 202024 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - November Skies 2020

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. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-november-skies-2020 for more information about this episode.

Nov 1, 202036 min

TGP NOMINAL 7.1 - World Space Week 2020

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! Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-71-world-space-week-2020 for more information about this episode.

Oct 3, 20201h 5m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - September Skies 2020

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" Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-september-skies-2020 for more information about this episode.

Sep 6, 202034 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - August Skies 2020

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" Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-august-skies-2020 for more information about this episode.

Aug 2, 202043 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - July Skies 2020

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" Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-july-skies-2020 for more information about this episode.

Jul 4, 202025 min

TGP NOMINAL 6.6

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" Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-66 for information about this episode.

Jun 27, 20201h 14m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - June Skies 2020

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” Visit: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-june-skies-2020 for more information about this episode.

Jun 6, 202039 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - May Skies 2020

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-xtra-may-skies-2020 for more information about this episode.

May 3, 202025 min

TGP NOMINAL 6.5 - PAX East 2020

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-65-pax-east-2020 for more information about this episode.

Apr 27, 20202h 41m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Star Wars Reactions

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!Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Mar 23, 202028 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Back Garden Astronomy Week 2020

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Mar 9, 202051 min

TGP NOMINAL 6.4

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"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-64 for more information about this episode.

Feb 23, 20201h 29m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - February Skies 2020

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Feb 1, 202027 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Pavo Goes To Batuu

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Jan 18, 202049 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - January Skies 2020

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Jan 9, 202021 min

TGP NOMINAL 6.3 - Christmas Crossover 2019

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 Moviesat 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"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Dec 24, 20192h 45m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - The Galaxy That Britain Built

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"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Dec 13, 201933 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - December Skies 2019

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"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Dec 3, 201957 min

TGP NOMINAL 6.2 - "Cripping" The Comic Con 2019

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"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Nov 27, 20191h 14m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - November Skies 2019

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"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Nov 1, 201928 min

TGP NOMINAL 6.1 - World Space Week 2019

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.Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Oct 4, 20192h 18m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Space Rocks 2019 Preview

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.Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.For more information about Space Rocks, visit https://spacerocksofficial.com

Sep 12, 201929 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - September Skies 2019

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.Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Sep 5, 201925 min

TGP NOMINAL 5.9 - PAX East & Tenno Con 2019

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Aug 24, 20192h 14m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Apollo 11 Special

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Aug 8, 20191h 7m

TGP NOMINAL 5.8

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Jun 23, 20191h 14m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - June Skies 2019

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Jun 1, 201935 min

TGP NOMINAL 5.7

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” Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-57 for more information about this episode.

May 21, 201952 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - May Skies 2019

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

May 4, 201930 min

TGP NOMINAL 5.6 - Yuri's Night Podcast 2019

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”Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Apr 11, 20192h 17m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - Differently Abled

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 Northamptonshirefor the inaugural WCMX JAM that took place at the awesome Adrenaline Alley."So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Mar 27, 201950 min

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - March Skies 2019

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.Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Mar 10, 201927 min

TGP NOMINAL 5.5 - Feel The Force Day VI

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 charityand 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"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Feb 24, 20191h 56m

TGP NOMINAL Xtra - February Skies 2019

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!Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Feb 2, 201924 min