The Orbital Debrief
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.
The Orbital Debrief
Transmission 01 - How to Not Die in Space: The Real Dangers of the Final Frontier
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.
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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.
