NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind" and "Star City")

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We came to podcast “For All Mankind!” Dan Moren and Jason Snell have the right stuff… to watch Apple TV’s space drama (and its spinoff, “Star City”) and break it down every week. Dramatic things are always happening around vending machines, if you didn’t notice. Podcast art by Thom Zahler.

  1. 1D AGO

    "First Light" (S5E1)

    Get on your Mars bike and get ready to do some cool jumps! “For All Mankind” is back, and the NASA Vending Machine is restocked! But season 5 brings Domino’s and Starbucks to Mars, so who knows what else might be in store on the red planet? This episode helps us get reaquainted with the show, recaps what’s been going on in the decade since last season, and starts to put all the pieces in place for whatever story is about to be laid out before us. Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

    34 min

  2. 01/17/2024

    S4 Exit Interview with Ben Nedivi & Matt Wolpert

    With season 4 of “For All Mankind” in the books, we got a chance to spend a little time asking co-creators and showrunners Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert about the show in general, season four in particular, where the show might go if it’s renewed for future seasons, and (of course) why there are so many vending machines. Dan Moren and Jason Snell with Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi.

    42 min

  3. 01/12/2024

    "Perestroika" (S4E10)

    We say goodbye to season four by detailing the exciting and eventful finale, in which the counter-countermeasures are foiled by counter-counter-countermeasures… or are they? The tension between the crew and the authorities on Mars reaches a breaking point! Frantic typing occurs—but without typos! And Jason gets some strong “Babylon 5” vibes—in the best way. Comrades, there’s been a Martian vending machine right behind you all along! Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

    54 min

  4. 01/05/2024

    "Brazil" (S4E9)

    Everything gets tense as we rush toward the season finale. How many Star Trek shows are there in this universe? Was that a modem sound? Would it be better if the KGB and CIA worked together? And what’s more American than eating a McDonald’s burger in a motel? Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

    32 min

  5. 12/29/2023

    "Legacy" (S4E8)

    Listeners, thanks for reminding us what happened to that one character we thought was dead, because he’s very much not dead and in this episode. The Henry Hill of space shucks off his robe and turns right to warn Aleida about the peril Margo may be in! Meanwhile, on Mars, it’s time to plan a heist! Kelly may be about to make history, but Ed is absolutely a Bad Grandpa. We talk through all the permutations as “For All Mankind” rockets on toward its season finale. Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

    43 min

  6. 12/22/2023

    "Crossing the Line" (S4E7)

    So many lines being crossed! Ed’s rebellion encourages a worker revolt just as Kelly and Alex arrive on Mars. Meanwhile, Margo gets a new assignment, Aleida’s news appearance goes viral. And Dev spills some sugar and shows his true colors. If you were wondering if this season was in the truest bananas spirit “For All Mankind,” did the last line not clinch it for you? Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

    34 min

  7. 12/15/2023

    "Leningrad" (S4E6)

    It all comes to a head in St. Petersburg—er, Leningrad. Chekhov’s hotel accommodations are placed on the mantel. Margo is reminded who her employers are. And on mars, Ed continues to rebel. And what is an asteroid, if not a giant vending machine? Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

    47 min

  8. 12/08/2023

    "Goldilocks" (S4E5)

    It’s a gold rush in space! Okay, maybe an iridium rush, as everyone on Earth wants to grab Goldilocks, the $20 trillion asteroid. But things are more complicated than that, of course. Danielle is stuck in an episode of “Lost,” having flashbacks to dark times. Kelly and Aleida have to deal with a rash decision made by Dev. And is Ed Baldwin this season’s… villain? Dan Moren and Jason Snell.

    46 min
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We came to podcast “For All Mankind!” Dan Moren and Jason Snell have the right stuff… to watch Apple TV’s space drama (and its spinoff, “Star City”) and break it down every week. Dramatic things are always happening around vending machines, if you didn’t notice. Podcast art by Thom Zahler.

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