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“A must listen for any space flight fan. Thoroughly researched and enthusiastically presented. JP's love for these flights shine through. A highly entertaining listen.”Read full review »
jwf620 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/23
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“I just want to tell everyone that this podcast is absolutely AMAZING. JP makes big chunks of information so easy and approachable. He uses simple language and explains everything in great detail but in a way that can still be understood even by a younger audience. He’s funny and genuine and he...”Read full review »
never download!!!!!!!!!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/03/23
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“I stumbled on this podcast as it was recommended when I looked up the best space podcasts. As an incoming aerospace engineering student I was looking to learn about the past of spaceflight and this is everything I could've hoped for and more. It has a wonderful balance of technical aspects...”Read full review »
Lalalalalallalalalalavandjh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/23
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“We live near JSC, our best friends work at JSC and we love all things space. We just found this podcast (after listening to Bill Whittle’s and Kevin Wong’s separate Apollo mission podcasts multiple times over) - so now when we find ourselves on a road trip, this is what we listen to!!”
Sdallas4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/23
“I’ve been listening to this podcast and have enjoyed every episode. There is a great attention to needed details and obviously he has done his research. Whether you are just getting into space history or have been in it for a while, this podcast is for you!”
Astro JT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/22
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“I learned about this from my dad, and it has become my new thing to do for road trips.”
Just Your Average kid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/22
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“Educational, entertaining, and well-produced. As astra!”
One4TheAges via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/22
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“This is right up there with Andrew Chaikin’s book. It is perfect for me because I am mostly interested in human space flights, especially the first three programs.”
imranetic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/22
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“Discovered this pod when I was looking for some background audio for when I built the LEGO Shuttle Discovery set with my daughter. It was great to listen and learn all about the history, politics, and curiosities of the early shuttle program. Love the mix of scientific details, astronaut...”Read full review »
aaron604 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/10/22
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“You should listen to every single episode of this from the beginning (though you don’t have to understand the later episodes). Very good blend of the technical stuff and the specifics of each flights with the human side of it and the fun stories. This podcast makes every flight interesting.
Only...”Read full review »
weezer cuomo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/21
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“I am a huge space flight nerd, and this podcast is PERFECT for me. It helps me expand my knowledge of the American space program from its humble beginning to the present. I highly recommend this show to all spaceflight nerds! “For the Benefit of All…””
Jacob Drotar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/21
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“This podcast has awesome content and wish there were more like this. I only wish it was not read like an audiobook for kids but the author would free talk about this with notes and everything.”
Kataleen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/03/21
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“JP has done a wonderful job with this podcast, striking the perfect balance of technical details, drama and humour in each of these incredible stories. Lovely stuff!”
SalaciousKrum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/17/21
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“JP is a fantastic host and the podcast is so consistent and well produced. For fans interested in NASA and space flight, this show goes above and beyond to explain the details of NASA’s endeavors in the greatest of detail in a way that’s easy for the every day layman to understand. I just...”Read full review »
jmackhh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/21
“This podcast is amazing, JP goes into great detail on every mission from Mercury to the Space Shuttle, explaining the objectives, plans, executions, and unexpected problems with each one! Every question a listener might have is quickly explained with JP’s classic “you might be wondering why...”...”Read full review »
Benen ElShakhs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/21
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“Great podcast! Inspired by the BBC’s “13 minutes to the moon” and wanting to know more about the US space programme I found this gem of a podcast. Great enthusiasm for the subject and full of fascinating facts. To put this together as a labour of love without the backing of a major media...”Read full review »
HSTHarry via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/21
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“JPs passion for space comes through in every episode, he makes the history of space flight exciting and approachable whatever your knowledge base is to start with!”
Sepiachoice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/21
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“space has always been interesting to me and i love podcasts to this is an amazing way to learn about it!”
Meirah J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/21
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“No words need to be said.”
C00p€r via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/20
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“This show dedicates so much extra time to detail to each individual space flight that you rarely find in other shows. While traditional documentaries might cover 4-5 flights in 20 minutes, this show will spend 20-40 min on one, meaning you get to learn about all the other stuff traditional shows...”Read full review »
Jruw831 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/20
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“Amazing capsules full of history.”
F86sabre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/20/20
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“The episodes are so well put together. The host does a brilliant job of researching and constructing each episode. 10/10”
thursday_dan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/15/20
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“i absolutely love the podcast thank you for taking the time to make these its been fun learning about the space program”
Cannonball28k via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/20
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“I have learned so much about something I knew so little about! Really enjoying it”
Loug150 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/26/20
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“Excellent information. Plenty of new material even for those who have a good handle on the history. A must listen for those who love space flit.”
Mr Mark N4CC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/20
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“I found this podcasts by chance and immediately fell in love with the detail and the wit of JP!
Highly interesting and a lot of information even an old space buff like me did not know!
Thanks for this incredible work!”
Elmar61 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/09/20
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“Thanks for taking your time to create this very informative series!”
Skatesa87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/23/20
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“This podcast is a really great way to learn about the all space flights in a simple, bt informative and interesting manner. I started a meer 2 weeks ago, and I love listening to it ever night before bed, just to get that extra bit of knowledge. I totally recommend to anyone and everyone!”
dishpan123456789 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/13/20
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““The Space Above Us” strikes the perfect (ought I say, Nominal?) balance between edification & amusement, making an already interesting subject downright entrancing. Thank you, J.P.!
The good news? I’ll all caught up. The bad news? I’m all caught up.”
The S.K.P. Machine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/20
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“You saved 2020.”
machan1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/20
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“After my third time listening to all of the episodes (as of Mar. 14th 2020), I figured it was time for a review. This is without a doubt nothing short of a masterpiece. JP is very passionate about space, and that shows in his dedication to this project. He keeps it clean and simple, using...”Read full review »
DiscoChickenNugget via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/14/20
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“Amazing retelling of NASA Spaceflight history. Comedy and history!!!! What an amazing podcast”
Tad Randall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/20
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“I really enjoy this podcast. I love space flight and look for everything I can about the ‘old days’ of space flight mission audio is awesome. This podcast has given so much more info instead of saying this is how it was done and not going into detail.”
Mihouser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/20
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“Thanks for doing this - detailed and well researched content, well produced, and (thank God) a pleasant voice of the narrator.
*Well* worth space (pun intended) on your phone. 👍🏼👍🏼”
Chicoartist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/20
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“Have enjoyed listening, addictive.”
hazejm21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/20
“I first reviewed this back in August of 2018, but the show has grown and improved so much I feel I must say more. (It was always great, but it just keeps getting better). If you are interested in the history of human spaceflight, this is for you. JP's research, his knowledge, and his...”Read full review »
PoulsboMatt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/20
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“As a space program enthusiast, I really didn’t find anything new beyond what I already know and could find from internet research. I do appreciate the amount of work into this project though.”
gmann750 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/19
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“Thank you for the time and detail in putting this all together.”
👍⚓️ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/19
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“I have been listening to The Space Above Us for a long time now and look forward to each episode. I’ve learned a lot about the space program that I had not ever heard before. Would 10/10 recommend this to anyone with an interest in the U.S. manned space program”
YaBoyHoneyman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/19
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“I love listening to the communications. I feel like a fly on the wall.”
Toutou28 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/14/19
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“Great summery of each manned NASA mission and very accessible for both casual and hardcore space nerds alike.”
TC Green via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/19
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“If you've ever wondered about how we got to space, the moon, and worked in orbit, look no further! This offers everything the space geek needs while making sure you don't feel stupid for not being an engineer. You're guaranteed to be enlightened and inspired if you have even a...”Read full review »
50MissionCapBob via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/17/19
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“Perfect follow up podcast after our trip to to Kennedy Space Center! After reigniting a passion for the history of space exploration, I landed on this podcast and have learned so much. I’m hooked!”
T-gun Tom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/19
“Very entertainingly told stories of each American crewed space mission - from Mercury through Gemini, Apollo, Spacelab and now the Space Shuttle.
Great mix of facts and human experiences told in a very clear consistent way.
I’ve listened to every episode and enjoyed all of them.”
ALJ438 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/19
“Charismatic and personable presentation style, and just the right balance in giving attention to both the technical and human aspects of space travel. Highly recommended!”
B.Salleo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/16/19
“After watching First Man (Hollywood movie of the moon landing) I realized the only things I knew about the Apollo missions was Apollo 11 and Apollo 13. Boy am I glad I sought out a space podcast to learn more and found this one. After listening to JP’s Apollo mission episodes, I knew I had to go...”Read full review »
Braxo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/19
“Now I have always loved Space, and went to space camp as a kid, and I watch and read everything about space that I can. This podcast adds so much, going through every manned mission of NASA from the beginning. This is an absolute must listen!”
jonahlee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/19
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