S01:E15
Apollo 13: the successful failure part 2
Furthering the discussion of Apollo 13, we do a deep dive into leadership by studying the actions of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13.
Season 1 episodes (16)
S01:E14
Apollo 13: the successful failure part 1
From behind the scenes, thousands of support personnel bring a trio of marooned astronauts back to Earth. That’s right we are talking about Apollo 13. Dalton & Cory discuss the famous successful failure of Apollo 13.
S01:E13
The Greatest Masters Cast the Longest Shadows part 2
The path of a master: Failure is the path…you do what is hard…there are no shortcuts. It is only through failure that you will learn the lessons that make you a master. Join us as we wrap up our discussion about golf & Star Wars. McIlroy & Kenobi.
S01:E12
The Greatest Masters Cast the Longest Shadows part 1
Golf and Star Wars? In this episode Dalton re-approaches one of our favorites: Obi-Wan in reference to Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Masters run. Drea Cooper’s doc The Masters Wait pairs so nicely with the tale of Jedi Kenobi…imposter syndrome? going after something so difficult? as said by Rory: “the secret of success was a willingness to be heartbroken.” Come join us with The Masters!
S01:E11
Armageddon, The Core & Clair Patterson
Why don’t we listen to experts? The Core, Armageddon & Clair Patterson discovering the dangers of lead.
S01:E10
Hole in the Sky: A Novel
“Reality is made of the conscious and the unconscious. Both, at the same time. The unknown is to be respected. You don’t have to fear it–you’re part of it. Whether you want to be or not.” Daniel H Wilson ensnares you in a tale that will surely terrify you. Get trapped in the reality he sets forth as a alien object approaches Earth. Wilson’s ability to craft characters that speak for more than themselves, is evident and entirely effective in this tale of our future and our past. Buy the novel at Penguin Random House Hole in the Sky: A Novel
S01:E09
The Martian part 2
The hard truth In the end of this two-part discussion of The Martian, we cover a lot of ground and go some places that we did expect. Oh and of course we point out the Lord of the Rings’ references present in The Martian.
S01:E08
The Martian part 1
Uplifting & Happy…The Martian!?! Join us as we talk about Any Weir’s first novel: The Martian
S01:E07
Jurassic Park part 2
Our equations only serve to box in what is going to happen, but they barely matter…chaos! Dalton & Cory call out life lessons we can glean from Jurassic Park; approaching the subject this time around through the lens of the New Science of Chaos (PBS Nova, 1989). References: The Strange New Science of Chaos, PBS Nova (1989) Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (1942-2008)
S01:E06
Jurassic Park part 1
In a world driven by a never-ending pursuit of more money and greater accolades, ideas like Jurassic Park seem less dangerous and more necessary… Welcome to Jurassic Park! Dalton & Cory re-approach a cultural touchpoint, the novel and the subsequent film have influenced a generation and in this episode we take a deeper look at the underlying chaos theory as present by ‘Ian Malcolm’ (Jeff Goldbloom) in Jurassic Park (1993). References: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (1942-2008) Additional Listening Dalton introduces Cory to the world of 40K: Canon & Chaos ep3: Sisters of Silence part 1
S01:E04
Sisters of Silence part 2
floating, derelict, but still intact Dalton & Cory discuss the horrific ending of James Swallow’s epic short story The Voice. This tale adds so much context to The Horus Heresy, the greater expanse of Warhammer 40K and the grim future for the universe. Warhammer 40,000: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.” Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com **References: The Voice (Short Story) by James Swallow **Additional Listening Canon & Chaos ep3: Sisters of Silence part 1
S01:E03
Sisters of Silence part 1
What would you be willing to sacrifice to save untold numbers of lives? To stop a war that burns a galaxy? To save that which you care most about? Dalton & Cory descend into The Grimdark. Our first foray into the world of Warhammer 40K, and sure not to be the last. A discussion of the Sisters of Silence as presented in James Swallow’s epic short story The Voice. Come join us for this two-part exploration; we are not yet fully broken. Warhammer 40,000: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.” Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com **References: The Voice (Short Story) by James Swallow
S01:E02
Nightfall part 2
What do the stories we tell say about us? Dalton & Cory dive deeper into the collision course of archeology, science and religious zealotry. Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall (1941). On a distant planet an archeologist reveals evidence of a catastrophic cycle of death. His discovery flies in the face of known history. An opportunity to break the cycle emerges as a band of experts tackle the issue. Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com References Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov **Additional Listening Canon & Chaos ep1: Nightfall part 1
S01:E01
Nightfall part 1
What Is History But a Fable Agreed Upon? Dalton & Cory confront the social dynamics of humanity, challenging settled history and the possibility of mass panic in a discussion of Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall (1941). On a distant planet an archeologist reveals evidence of a catastrophic cycle of death. His discovery flies in the face of known history. An opportunity to break the cycle emerges as a band of experts tackle the issue. Hosted by Dalton Featuring Cory 🦋(@coryTom.fatcatmixing.com) Ⓜ️(@coryTom@indieweb.social) Contact Dalton & Cory chaos@fatcatmixing.com References Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov