Art Astra Podcast

Emily Olsen & Alexa Erdogan
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A podcast exploring the intersections between space studies and the arts. Hosted by Emily Olsen and Alexa Erdogan.

  1. 2D AGO

    16 The Art and Design of Space Suit Replicas with Ryan Nagata

    Join us as we chat with artist and prop maker Ryan Nagata about his work replicating space suits and making props for movies. Ryan Nagata is based in Los Angeles and has made spacesuit replicas for various collectors and museums. You may have seen his work with Adam Savage of Mythbusters and tested.com, as well as on movies such as First Man and Fly Me to the Moon.   His website is www.ryannagata.com and you can find him on Instagram @RyanNagata.

    59 min

  2. FEB 6

    15 Science Communication for International Audiences with Dr. Elizabeth Tasker

    Join Emily and Alexa as they speak with Dr. Elizabeth Tasker about her trajectory in science communication for international audiences. Dr. Tasker is an associate professor at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, where she also serves on the outreach team. She originally founded and continues to write on the Institute's blog, Cosmos, and supports the English translation of press releases and social media feeds. Dr. Tasker also does international outreach for several space missions, including Hayabusa2, and is the international outreach lead for the Martian Moons Exploration Mission, MMX. Her academic research looks at the formation of stars and planets using numerical simulations and machine learning, and also explores the use of virtual reality in creating unique online events. Dr. Tasker has also written her first popular science book, The Planet Factory, which you can check out now, and she is the lead editor and one of the authors on the textbook Planetary Diversity. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

    41 min

  3. JAN 23

    14 A Unique Career at NASA and Mentorship with Herb Baker

    Join Emily and Alexa as they chat with Herb Baker whose career spanned five decades working with NASA. Herb shares incredible stories from his recent memoir, From Apollo to Artemis, and insights he has earned from his work in the broader space community.  Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

    1 hr

  4. JAN 9

    13 Design and Music in Space with Sands Fish

    Join Emily and Alexa as they chat with experience designer Sands Fish about designing for life in outer space, inventing a musical instrument specifically for zero-g environments, and his work with MIT's Space Exploration Initiative.  Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

    41 min

  5. 12/19/2025

    12 Space2Inspire with Dr. Sian Proctor

    Join Emily and Alexa with their guest Dr. Sian "Leo" Proctor. Dr. Sian Proctor is a visionary poet, artist, explorer, and geoscience educator. In 2021, Dr. Proctor made history as the first woman commercial spaceship pilot and the only African-American woman to be a mission pilot. Her motto is "Space 2 Inspire," and her mission is to bridge the gap between art and science, encouraging everyone to let their Earthlight shine.   Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

    55 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    11 Mars Photography and Finding Your Way in Space with Dr. Tanya Harrison

    Join Emily and Alexa as they chat with planetary scientist and space industry strategist Dr. Tanya Harrison about Mars, science communication, and finding your path in the space industry. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

    52 min

  7. 10/31/2025

    10 Security in Space with Schuyler Towne

    What challenges does physical security face in outer space? Would it be possible to pick a lock in space? Join Emily, Alexa, and their guest, historian of security Schuyler Towne, as they discuss how the history of security may help inform the security of the future.   Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

    1h 18m

  8. 11/27/2024

    09 Space History Auctions with Cassandra Hatton

    Have you ever wondered about what goes into planning and executing a space history auction? Emily and Alexa talk to Cassandra Hatton, Global Head of the Science & Popular Culture department at Sotheby's auction house. Cassandra has set market records in space exploration, history of science and technology, natural history, and popular culture markets worldwide. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

    44 min
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A podcast exploring the intersections between space studies and the arts. Hosted by Emily Olsen and Alexa Erdogan.

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  • Creator
    Emily Olsen & Alexa Erdogan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Art Astra Podcast is licensed under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License.
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    Art Astra Podcast