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What can you expect from TGP Nominal? Space, Science, Astronomy & Technology news, along side news from the world of Sci-Fi, whether it be on the big screen, small screen or in print, we will cover it. We hope to bring you guests from the Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi community to help "Edutain" our listeners. We also aim to bring you content from places of interest & social events related to Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi. From The National Space Centre to Movie collectors fairs, we will be there.

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Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom

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What can you expect from TGP Nominal? Space, Science, Astronomy & Technology news, along side news from the world of Sci-Fi, whether it be on the big screen, small screen or in print, we will cover it. We hope to bring you guests from the Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi community to help "Edutain" our listeners. We also aim to bring you content from places of interest & social events related to Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi. From The National Space Centre to Movie collectors fairs, we will be there.

Twitter:

@TGP_NOMINAL

Language:

English


Episodes

TGP NOMINAL 10.5

3/8/2024
Welcome to Episode 10.5 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor for his Sky Guide for March. The guys reminisce about the recent UK Astronomy Accessible Mobile Planetarium Trial and a generous gift from one of the attendees. They also talk about Intuitive Machine's Odysseus Lunar Lander and what defines a successful Mission "Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-105.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:45:33

TGP NOMINAL 10.4

2/10/2024
Welcome to Episode 10.4 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. After a short absence, UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor for his Valentine themed Sky Guide. The guys also chat about everything from Tomatoes lost in space to the gross reality of living on the International Space Station. "Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-104.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:51:15

TGP NOMINAL 10.3 - Christmas Crossover 2023

12/24/2023
Welcome to The 2023 edition of The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover! Mark Taylor travels back to his hometown to catch up with Ruth Mayhew who is the Senior Community & Events Officer for Aylesbury Town Council to recap the 2023 Live In The Park festival which took place over the August Bank Holiday. During the event chatted with some of the bands, artists, charities & organisations that took part. There is also music from bands & artists that Mark spoke with. As well as a festive treat from friend of the show 'Lezley-ann Shaw' Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-103---christmas-crossover-2023.html to explore this episode.

Duration:02:12:47

TGP NOMINAL 10.2

11/11/2023
Welcome to Episode 10.2 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. After a long hiatus, UK Astronomy's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor with his November Sky Guide and a few Space Themed beers. Will they make it to the end of the episode? There's only one way to find out.... "Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-102.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:46:26

TGP NOMINAL 10.1 - Happy 9th Birthday

10/26/2023
Welcome to this special episode of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. Mark Taylor and John Berger are not only celebrating our 9th Anniversary but they are celebrating the start of the 10th Season of the Podcast. That's Right, TGP NOMINAL is Nine Years Old! (They grow up so fast) In this episode the boys talk about John's recent trip to Canada for Tenno Con 2023. And mix things up with a little Science Fact and Science Fiction chat. So buckle Up & brace yourself, because TGP NOMINAL Episode 10.1 is about to launch into the PODisphere! Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-101---happy-9th-birthday.html to explore this episode.

Duration:01:08:57

TGP NOMINAL 9.12

8/14/2023
Welcome to the TGP NOMINAL Podcast episode for August 2023 Joining Mark Taylor is UK Astronomy's very own Ross Hockham with his Sky Guide for the month. As It's August, the highlight of the month is The Perseid Meteor Shower. Also Wil Cheung's Infinite Skies Photography Exhibition features. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-912.html to explore this episode

Duration:00:22:33

TGP NOMINAL 9.11

6/4/2023
Welcome to TGP NOMINAL Episode 9.11 This month Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy flies solo with his guide to the night skies as Mark Taylor has lost his voice and is trying to get well in time for his Half-Century rotation around the Sun. With this month being the Summer Solstice, expect to see a Tri Star Asterism. Plus, we'll be stepping out with an unusual feature on our natural satellite. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-911.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:11:21

TGP NOMINAL 9.10

5/20/2023
Welcome to TGP NOMINAL episode 9.10 This month we are reminiscent of the British rail network.... Running a reduced service & a Bit late! Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns with his guide to the night skies. This month expect to see a multitude of features on our natural satellite. Plus, a mini mixed up meteor shower. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-910.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:17:41

TGP NOMINAL 9.9 - Yuri's Night 2023

4/13/2023
Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast. We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy for the event. Our Objects Of The Month section is brought to you by Wil Photography &Twice Brewed Stargazing. Author and Honorary Crew Member Aston Smith's new book features. Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The #Podisphere & Rock The Planet” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-99---yuris-night-2023.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:29:40

TGP NOMINAL 9.8

3/7/2023
Welcome to the first episode of the new look TGP NOMINAL Podcast! John Berger comes back to the fold with Mark Taylor for some Trans-Atlantic banter. We have our monthly Sky Guide in conjunction with UK Astronomy. Wil Photography from Twice Brewed Stargazing brings you his twist on a TGP NOMINAL favourite, as Objects Of The Month returns to the show. Plus, we have a Special Guest in the form of Kate Arkless Gray (AKA SpaceKate) who chats with Mark and John about her time at the Atremis 1 launch and her other Space Journeys. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-98.html to explore this episode.

Duration:01:44:06

TGP NOMINAL 9.7 - February Skies 2023

2/6/2023
In Episode 9.7 of TGP NOMINAL, Mark Taylor goes through changes to the podcast, that will come into fruition from March 2023. Although February is the shortest month of the year, it certainly isn't short of wonders for our Sky Guide. Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF is still making an impact (Not Literally!) throughout the month. And talking of impact, we have another chance to see an unusual phenomenon on our only "natural" satellite. Along with many awesome sights in our night skies. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-97---february-skies-2023.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:16:57

TGP NOMINAL 9.6 - January Skies 2023

1/12/2023
Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Episode of 2023! For Ross Hockham's Sky Guide, we track a comet (with a catchy name) as it passes a plethora of celestial objects on it's journey through the month. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-96---january-skies-2023.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:13:44

TGP NOMINAL 9.5 - Christmas Crossover 2022

12/23/2022
In Part 2 of The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover Mark Taylor is Joined by TGP NOMINAL “Regular” Co-Host John Berger and Wil from Wil Photography, for some Festive Fun. Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy tells us about a long forgotten Christmas Constellation. We induct a new recruit into our Honorary Crew Member Wall. There's our annual 12 Days Of Christmas & music Quizzes. And music from the wonderful Lezley-ann Shaw. “So Happy holidays, Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-94--95---christmas-crossover-2022.html to explore this episode.

Duration:01:48:58

TGP NOMINAL 9.4 - Christmas Crossover 2022

12/23/2022
Welcome to Part 1 of The 2022 The Garbage POD / TGP NOMINAL Christmas Crossover. This years show is so big, we had split it into two episodes! In part 1, we rewind back to August Bank Holiday for Aylesbury Town Council's Live In The Park Music Festival. Which is one of our highlights of the year. We catch up with Ruth Mayhew who is the Senior Events Officer for Aylesbury Town Council. Chat with Live In The Park's compare Dez Kay as well as some of the bands / artists who performed at the event. We even have music from a few of the bands / Artists who very kindly sent sent us tracks to play into the show. “So Happy holidays, Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-94--95---christmas-crossover-2022.html to explore this episode

Duration:02:03:05

TGP NOMINAL 9.3 - December Skies 2022

12/2/2022
Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy returns for the last Sky Guide of 2022. This month, there is not one but two Meteor Showers, two Comets and a Celestial Festive Feature that would keep Pythagoras happy. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-93---december-skies-2022.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:18:50

TGP NOMINAL 9.2 - November Skies 2022

11/6/2022
Mark Taylor flies solo for this episode of TGP NOMINAL Podcast. As always we have UK Astronomy's Sky Guide for the month ahead. And we have audio from Wil Photography's Partial Eclipse Live Stream. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-92---november-skies-2022.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:34:09

TGP NOMINAL 9.1 - World Space Week 2022

10/8/2022
Welcome to the 2022 TGP NOMINAL World Space Week Podcast! Your Host 'Mark Taylor' is joined by Astronomer, Photographer and Aurora Chaser 'Wil Photography' to talk about his recent Icelandic trip, The new Planetarium being built at Twice Brewed Stargazing, and catch up with recent Space News. Also the UK Astronomy Sky Guide for October can be found in the show notes. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-91---world-space-week-2022.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:51:49

TGP NOMINAL 8.10 - August Skies 2022

8/5/2022
Welcome to a Special Edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide. TGP NOMINAL host Mark Taylor and Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy discuss the amazing First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope and James Webb's recent Micrometeoroid strike. Ross also brings you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead and his Celestial Objects Of The Month. The guys also chat about upcoming events. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-810---august-skies-2022.html to explore this episode

Duration:01:00:22

TGP NOMINAL 8.9 - July Skies 2022

7/2/2022
Welcome to the July edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide. Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy returns to bring you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead. TGP NOMINAL host Mark Taylor and Ross also discuss how the Moon can be seen in the daytime in the Northern Hemisphere whilst still shining brightly at night in the Southern Hemisphere. Along with what UK Astronomy have been up to since the last Sky Guide and the imminent launch of TGP NOMINAL's youngest Honorary Crew Member Aston Smith's 2nd Astronomy book. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-89---july-skies-2022.html to explore this episode.

Duration:00:44:32

TGP NOMINAL 8.8 - June Skies 2022

6/6/2022
Welcome to the June edition of TGP NOMINAL's Sky Guide. The Precedings become a bit Fowl as Ross Hockham BCAe from UK Astronomy joins Mark Taylor after a short absence, to bring you his unique take on the Cosmos for the month ahead. Artificial Constellations feature in this episode, but not in the way you would expect. The guys also chat about how UK Astronomy are getting close to the target for their Mobile Planetarium Fund and other projects that they are involved with. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-88-june-skies-2022 to explore this episode.

Duration:00:36:10