The Orbital Debrief

By: Orbit Audio
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  • Summary

  • 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.
    © 2025 The Orbital Debrief
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Episodes
  • Transmission 03 - Quantum Weirdness: Why Reality is Probably Broken

    Transmission 03 - Quantum Weirdness: Why Reality is Probably Broken
    Apr 29 2025

    Superposition. Entanglement. The Observer Effect. Let’s unpack the strangest facts of quantum physics... and what it might mean for space, time, and our fragile understanding of reality.

    TOD’s Weekly Obsession: Schrödinger’s Cat & Quantum Merchandising
    This week, TOD is designing a full fashion line based on quantum uncertainty. Think: reversible hoodies labeled “Alive/Dead,” glow-in-the-dark mugs that only reveal themselves when observed, and a cologne called Waveform Collapse.

    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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    36 mins
  • Transmission 02 - The Moon is not boring: Why everyone’s racing back.

    Transmission 02 - The Moon is not boring: Why everyone’s racing back.
    Apr 22 2025

    From Apollo nostalgia to futuristic moon bases, we explore the revival of lunar ambition; and why our dusty, crater-packed neighbor is suddenly the hottest real estate in the solar system.

    Between NASA’s Artemis program, China’s long-term lunar plans, and a growing list of private players, the Moon is having a moment... and it’s not just for the science.

    TOD’s Episode Obsession: Lunar Real Estate & Property Development
    (He’s started a fake startup called “Moon&Co.” and is working on a brochure for crater-view condos and luxury domes with solar flare shielding and artisanal oxygen.)

    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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    36 mins
  • Transmission 01 - How to Not Die in Space: The Real Dangers of the Final Frontier

    Transmission 01 - How to Not Die in Space: The Real Dangers of the Final Frontier
    Apr 15 2025

    In our debut episode, Zack (your host) and TOD (his sardonic, protocol-obsessed companion) explore the very real dangers of the final frontier: vacuum exposure, cosmic radiation, rogue wrenches, microgravity meltdown, and the existential horror of becoming your own satellite.

    From real NASA incidents to sci-fi flubs, we break down how not to die in orbit, and what it actually takes to survive up here.

    TOD’s Episode Obsession: Emergency Protocols & Space Safety Drills... He’s laminated 47 checklists, renamed himself “TOD-911,” and now insists we run surprise decompression drills during mealtime.

    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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    31 mins

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