TGP NOMINAL

TGP NOMINAL Podcast episode 5.4 is a bit Space Telescope centric,as Mark Taylor and John Berger discuss Hubble Trouble,How the US Government Shutdown might delay the launch of future missionsand what new Space Telescope concepts could be replacing the current fleet.The guys will also be discussing everything from Brian May's Stereoscopic books to80's Sci-Fi themed novelty records."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.

Happy New Year and welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Xtra of 2019!Mark Taylor and Ross Hockham Talk about what's been happening in our galaxy and beyond during the first few days of 2019.Ross brings his usual guide to what to look out for in the skies over January.And finally Mark meets Astronomy Author 'Richard J Bartlett at the UK Astronomy 'Astronomy and a Pint' Meetup."So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this episode

It's that time of year again, where Mark Taylor and John Berger break out the Eggnog and bring you the annual Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Holiday Special.Mark, Liz Springs, Alan Taylor-Shearer and Ross Hockham attend events that have become some of the highlights of 2018."So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Festive Episode Into The Podisphere"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about this or any other episode.

Apologies for this episode being so late. We hope you enjoy it none the less.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 DIY Retro Gaming Consoles to the possible discovery of the planet Vulcan."So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere"Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information about the episode

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 November.Not only that, Ross takes us on a tour through The Milky Way with and without astronomy gear and chats with Mark about what has been happening for UK Astronomy,? since he was last on the show.So Buckle Up! and lets get this episode, launched into the Podisphere For More Information about Items featured in this episode visit:http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

In this Special episode of TGP NOMINAL, Mark Taylor, John Berger and Ross Hockham are not only celebrating World Space Week, but they are celebrating the start of the 5th Season of the Podcast.That's Right, TGP NOMINAL is Five years old! (They grow up so fast)Ross returns to the main show in his UK Astronomy capacity to bring his unique look at the cosmos as he guides us through October Skies.Mark and Alan Taylor-Shearer interview the Space and Rock community during the inaugural Space Rocks event that took place at the IndigO2 in London earlier in the year.And Astronomy Author 'Richard J Bartlett' comes on board to chat with Mark and Ross and also answers questions that had been sent in from social media.There will be a few birthday messages from well wishers, thrown in for good measure,also.So buckle Up & brace yourself because, TGP NOMINAL Episode 5.1 is about to launch into the PODisphere!http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Welcome to the last show for season 4 of TGP Nominal #Podcast. It's proving to be a Total Fusion Fest!International Podcast Day Co-Founder 'Dave Lee' comes on board as a Guest Co-host.And Mark Taylor goes on another road trip as he visits the workshop at Rogue Creations Special Effects. to meet up with Special effects Guru Mike Peel."So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The #Podisphere"http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Ross Hockham is back for another episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra to join Mark Taylor with his unique look at the Cosmos for September.Ross also advises everyone about the safest way to observe the sun.The guys discuss recent events that both UK Astronomy and TGP NOMINAL were involved with during August.And finally they reveal a Fun Feature for both TGP NOMINAL listeners and UK Astronomy Facebook group members to take part in.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Welcome to TGP Nominal Podcast for the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from Mark & John.Plus, Alan Taylor-Shearer joins Mark on a Road Trip to High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, for the inaugural Wycombe Film & TV Convention. So Buckle Up! & lets get Episode 4.12 launched into the Podispherehttp://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Can you believe it's August already? Well, August proves to be an exciting month in the Astronomical Calendar, and Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor to explain why.Along the way the guys discuss everything from: Comets and Meteor Showers to Astronomy Traditions and Spacecraft that should be Dinosaurs.So come on board as we launch this episode of TGP NOMINAL XTRA, into the Podisphere!http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

There has been a distinct lack of Science Fact related content in the show over the last couple of months.So in honour of the Apollo 11 mission, Mark Taylor and John Berger, put on their space suits, and launch themselves into the Podisphere. Buckle Up! and brace yourself, because the usual Trans-Atlantic banter of TGP NOMINAL Podcast is about to clear the tower.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Welcome to the launch of the all new TGP NOMINAL XTRA Podcast.In the past, we have used TGP Nominal XTRA to bring you"time specific" special episodes of the podcast, usually in collaboration with our friends at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.We have now decided to bring you the UK Astronomy Monthly Guide To The Skies via TGP NOMINAL XTRA also.The reason for this, is that depending when the main podcast is launched, sometimes listeners do not hear about astronomical events that happen early in the month until after the event has happened.To avoid this, Ross Hockham will be coming on board as close to the beginning of the month as possible with his unique look at the cosmos.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Welcome to this special edition of TGP NOMINAL, as we celebrate one of the highlights of our social calendar.Joining Mark Taylor and John Berger, from somewhere up the M1 is Cosplayer and Feel The Force Day Veteran 'Liz Springs'to help re-live the atmosphere of Feel The Force day 5.Alan Taylor-Shearer fires up his microphone, is let loose on the public and takes to the queues and halls whilst talking to the people that make the event possible, while Mark chats with some of the special guests attending the event.Ross Hockham makes two appearances on the show this month, firstly talking about UK Astronomy's début at Feel The Force Day and then in his regular capacity as our guide through the skies for June. http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

In this double length episode of TGP NOMINAL.John Berger along with with his trusty Zoom recorder makes his annual pilgrimage to Boston Massachusetts for the East Coast Penny Arcade Expoor PAX East as it's more commonly known.John guides us through some of the more unusual video games on show during the event and chats with the developers involved with them.As always, our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' from UK Astronomy joins us, to guide us through May skies. http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

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.Mark Taylor, John Berger and Ross Hockham are your hosts for TGP NOMINAL’s annual Yuri’s Night Podcast.Joining the crew for a chat is ‘Alexander Milas’, Co-Founder of an amazing event called SPACE ROCKS.Which takes place at the Indigo at the O2 Arena, London on Sunday April 22nd, 2018.SPACE ROCKS is a celebration of space exploration and the art, music, and culture it inspires, and is presented in association with ESA, the European Space Agency.Singer/Song writer ‘Charlotte Hatherley’ also comes on board to talk about her involvement in SPACE ROCKS and has given TGP NOMINAL an exclusive track to play into the podcast from her space-inspired album True Love.Lastly and by no means least, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomybrings you his Yuri Gagarin inspiredguide through April skies.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they discuss everything from 3D printing to Spacex Falcon Heavy.Honorary Crew Member 'Dr Ryan Kobrick' answers your questions from the Mars Desert Research Station.The guys are joined by 'Dave Littmann' NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) Project Manager for a chat. And last but by no means least, their Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' returns to guide us through March skies and reveals the Object Of The Month for March.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 4.6 of TGP NOMINAL, for the usual Trans-Atlantic banter as they discuss everything from Space Drones to Augmented Reality Gadgets Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' also returns to guide us through February skies.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Ross Hockham joins Mark Taylor and John Berger to chat about Star Wars: The Last Jedi.Mark also catches up with Liz Springs at the Milton Keynes Odeon IMAX Last Jedi Premier Event.Ross returns in his official capacity as TGP NOMINAL's Resident Astronomer to advise us about what is happening in the sky for January.If you have questions that you want to ask Ryan Kobrick and the Mars Desert Research Station crew,then get in touch: [email protected]://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

For our 2017 Holiday Special, we take you to Syracuse in New York State, as John Berger accepts his Début TGP NOMINAL Mission at a very special event.John talks us through interviews that he conducted with organisers, guests and attendees of 'Cripping The Comic Con 2017', which is a comic book symposium created by an amazing team at the Disability Cultural Center, based at Syracuse University.Along with the usual Trans-Atlantic banter you come to expect from the TGP NOMINAL crew, there is music from the very talented 'Calling Utopia' and festive messages from friends of the podcast and also from a few celebrities for good measure.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Joining Mark Taylor and John Berger from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland is Astrophysicist 'Dr Amber Straughn.We chat about her career, The Geminid Meteor Shower, Space Telescopes, Hubble's New Festive Image and all things astronomyhttp://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 4.3 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast, as they discuss everything from celestial cigars to discovering life in space (kind of)Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' also returns for the final time in 2017 to guide us through December skieshttp://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 4.2 of the show, as they discuss everything from Raining Diamonds to Lipstick Rockets. Our Resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' also comes on board to guide us through November skies and to ask a little favour: http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for their fourth annual podcast celebrating World space Week and TGP NOMINAL Podcast's Third Anniversary.Along with the guy's unique mix of Space News and Trans - Atlantic banter, there will be an Astronomy guide from their resident Astronomer 'Ross Hockham' creator ofthe UK Astronomy Group.Joining the crew, from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is Planetary Scientist 'Noah Petro' to chat about all things Lunar in the lead up toInternational Observe The Moon Night. - http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join 'Mark Taylor' and 'John Berger' for episode 3.17 of the show, as they discuss everything from Planetary Exploration to Skeletor dancing to Irene Cara's Fame.Also in the show, 'Liz Springs' makes her TGP NOMINAL debut, travelling to Charleston in South Carolina for the Darkness To Light Eclipse Party and 'Ross Hockham' returns to guide us through, what to look up for in September. - http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Mark Taylor & John Berger bring you the usual mix of Space News & Trans - Atlantic banter, that you expect from the guys.Later in the show Mark is joined by Ross Hockham from U.K. Astronomy, as he makes his debut appearance as TGP NOMINAL's Resident Astronomer & keeps you up to date with what is going on in the sky for August - http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they chat about John's recent road trip. That in a space of a week covered over 1500 miles across two countries, featuring Three Great Lakes, One Video Game Convention and a NASA Artefact in an unusual location!.Then Mark teams up with Alan Taylor-Shearer (and Crew) as they take their own road trip across the U.K. to the Harper Adams University in Shropshire for the inaugural Feel The Force Day West Midlands Convention - http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts ?

Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they discuss what is going on in the universe. They also chat with Planetary Scientist 'Noah Petro' from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse.Visit - www.tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

In episode 3.13 of the podcast, Mark Taylor chats with regular Co-Host John Berger about a couple of special events that TGP NOMINAL have covered recently. Firstly we travel to Mark's home town of Aylesbury for Dead Universe Comic's 5th Anniversary Celebrations and then off to Peterborough for highlights of Feel The Force Day (FTFD). To finish of the show, FTFD founders 'Simon Howard and JJ Lucia-Wright' chat with Mark about the future of FTFD. - http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

John Berger returns to the show after a short absence and joins Mark Taylor to bring you the usual mix of space news and banter.John conducts his first solo interview, when he talks all things Hubble with 'Dr Michelle Thaller' NASA's Education and Public Outreach Program Manager. There is also a LIVE rocket launch during the recording session (Sort Of).www.tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Rewind back to Saturday July 16th 2016 as Mark Taylor and Alan Taylor-Shearer recollect their time at Star Wars Celebration Europe at ExCeL London.Mark and Alan are both Celebration newbies and the experience was "Out Of This World"Visit www.tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts for more information.

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.Mark Taylor hosts TGP NOMINAL’s annual Yuri’s Night podcast and joining him as Guest Co-Host is Yuri’s Night Executive Director ‘Tim Bailey’.James Webb Space Telescope Program Director ‘Dr Eric Smith’ also drops by, to chat with Mark and regular Co-Host ‘John Berger’."So Buckle Up & Let's Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere" Visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-310-yuris-night-2017 for more information about this episode.

Once again we mix it up a bit on TGP NOMINAL as Mark Taylor & John Berger delve into the world of Tech.Get in touch & let us know what you think of our Techy episode by sending an email to: [email protected] http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

TGP NOMINAL goes back to it's roots as Mark Taylor & John Berger mix it up with some Space news & a bit of Geekery thrown in for good measure.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join Mark Taylor & John Berger for the first space related episode of TGP NOMINAL of 2017http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join Mark Taylor and John Berger as they say Goodbye to a princess, discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars Rebels involvement in the movie and get all nostalgic about Sci-Fi toys and models.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Seasons Greetings from TGP NOMINAL as we bring you our annual Holiday Special.Mark Taylor and John Berger look back at the highlights of Wycombe Comic Con from earlier in the year and are joined by their special guest 'Dan White' from The Department Of Ability comic book. All this plus festive tunes and Christmas messages from friends of the show.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

After surviving the US Presidential Election, John Berger returns to TGP NOMINAL to chat with Mark Taylor about all things Geek. http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

In this episode of TGP NOMINAL Mark and John get inundated by acronyms in the news section of the show and they are joined by Research Space Scientist 'Noah Petro' from NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center to talk about all things Lunar, in the lead up to the Super Moon later this month. http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Episode 3.2 of TGP NOMINAL is a bit Star Wars Centric because joining Mark and John is Chris Seekell fromstarwarsunderworld.com. Also the boys catch up with what is going on, in the realm we call Geekdom,Mark and regular contributor Alan Taylor-Shearer go "Inter-Podding©" with the guys from Pancast Poductions at Star Wars Celebration Europe (with a cameo appearance from Pam Rose)And Mark has a chat with Red Dwarf's Hattie Hayridge at Feel The Force Day 2016. http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL episode of season three. In this episode Mark Taylor & John Berger celebrate World Space Week along with the podcast's second anniversary & of course the guys check out what has been occurring in the space community.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Joining Mark Taylor for this episode of TGP NOMINAL Xtra is Comic Book Creator 'Brett Uren' to talk about his latest project "TORSOBEAR Volume 3: Back On The Blocks"http://thegarbagepod.weebly.com/tgp-xtra/tgp-xtra-030-back-on-the-blocks

This episode of TGP Xtra is unusual because we crossover with our sibling podcast TGP NOMINAL. TGP Nominal was invited by The Department of Ability comic book creator Dan White to attend the the launch party for the comic at Hamleys Toy Store in Regent Street, London. We spoke to Dan himself, April from Strongbones Children's Charitable Trust & also we managed to catch a few words with Paralympics GB Golden Girl Hurricane Hannah Cockroft before she set off for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. http://thegarbagepod.weebly.com/tgp-xtra-classic/tgp-xtra-029-born-to-save-the-world

Join us for this special edition of TGP NOMINAL as we listen to the Star Wars Q&A session at Wycombe Comic Con 2016.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they, on the 55th Anniversary of Yuri Gargarin's historic journey, talk about what has been going on in space. Also TGP NOMINAL's very own roving reporter 'Alan Taylor-Shearer' & his son Connor visit The Big Bang Fair. If you a listener from Los Angeles & will be viewing ET-94's (The Space Shuttle External Fuel Tank) final journey to the California Science Center, get in touch, as we would love to see your photos.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Yuri’s Night is a global celebration held annually on, or close to, April 12th. Commemorating both Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to venture into space on April 12, 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first space shuttle (STS-1) on April 12, 1981.come and celebrate Yuri's Night with us at the National Space Centre on 9th April. There'll be a NASA astronaut, partying under rockets and some out of this world tech prizes. We're even planning a live Moon experiment which you can participate in and become part of history! Order your tickets and find out more about the event at the Yuri's Night website: http://www.yurisnight.org.uk/

Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they have a bit of a Geek Fest.http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts

Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they discuss what has been happening in the space community during the first month of 2016.Don't forget to visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts to find out more about items featured in this or any other episode.

Join Mark Taylor & John Berger for the first TGP NOMINAL of 2016, as they discuss what has been happening in the space community.Don't forget to visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts to find out more about items featured in this or any other episode.

Welcome to the 2015 Holiday Special, this year we have decided to combine The Garbage POD and TGP NOMINAL podcasts to bring you one MAMMOTH episode.Joining Mark Taylor are Alan Taylor-Shearer, Adrian Silas and John Berger for festive fun and frolics, our take on the new Star wars movie, music from Laura LaRue and also space exploration history in the making!Don't forget to visit http://thegarbagepod.weebly.com/tgp-podcasts to find out more about items featured in this or any other episode.

Join Mark Taylor & John Berger as they discuss what has been happening in the space community.visit http://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts to find out more about items featured in this or any other episode.