
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
09 - Space Billionaires, Explained: Why the Rich Keep Launching Rockets
We break down why the richest humans on Earth are all looking up, how private spaceflight is reshaping exploration, and what it means for the rest of us mere mortals stuck in coach.
TOD’s Episode Obsession: Luxury Space Branding & Product Placement
This week, TOD is obsessed with rebranding the solar system. He’s pitching lunar fashion lines, Martian bottled water startups, and trying to install a hot tub on DB-1 called “The Milky Soak....”
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TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.”
Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.