2001: A Space Podyssey

Episode 52 - Jack Kirby's Space Odyssey with comic book publisher Eli Schwab (part 1)

Marvel Comics legend and trailblazer Jack Kirby is known for his work with Joe Simon and Stan Lee, creating Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Thor, The Hulk, The Silver Surfer, and countless other unforgettable superheroes. But in the 1970s, he also created a comic book adaptation (and continuing series!) based on 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Who better to cover this mysterious and little-seen dimension of the Odyssey series than comic book artist and publisher Eli Schwab, who is both a diehard Kirby and 2001 aficionado!
From floating monoliths to the innermost thoughts of the Star Child, this wildly imaginative and bold retelling of our beloved Odyssey is part space adventure, part philosophy...and all Kirby.
Plus: Harlan Ellison, prehistoric witches, and X-51 The Machine Man.
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Episode 51 - Syd Mead & The Art of "2010" (2010: The Year We Make Content)

We've got the Need for Mead...
IT'S the return of the Captain of Concept Design, Syd Mead!
There are so many fabulous illustrations in the "Art of 2010" book and no way we could fit them all in one episode.
This time, we're checking out designs for the aerobraking sequence, from detachable shields to sleeping compartments. The evolving look of the pod and the probe, the command console and main deck (with plenty of paneling and circuitry in between).
Inside the mind of a genius lie visions of the future, some of which have already come to pass. Which predictions came true, and what's next?
Plus: storyboards, sound stages, and how to build a ballute!
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Episode 50 - Aerobraking (2010: The Year We Make Content)

Refreshed and lava-burned from a red hot Io summer, we're back on the Leonov to take the ultimate orbital roller coaster ride - aerobraking!
As Soviet-American relations warm and mutual respect grows among scientists aboard the ship, the themes of loyalty, common humanity, and faith in each other return as Floyd and Irina share a death-defying experience.
Hyams and Clarke's odyssey for the perfect futuristic technique, the real-life science and strategy of aerobraking, and the recent maneuvers around Mars.
Sit down and strap in for a slingshot around Jupiter with Captain Kirbuk and the crew.
Plus: ballutes, burbles, and Boohbahs.
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Episode 49 - A Fan Odyssey with Virginia Smith (2010: The Year We Make Content)

"2010" was MGM's major motion picture of the year, with major hype, media train, and even merch (!?)
Leap back to December 1984 with Virginia Smith, and experience what it was like to be a young fan of the most influential science fiction of the 20th century, right at the peak of the party!
Hear Virginia's inspiring example of following your passion and staying true to your art, living the 90's life at Nickelodeon and Sega, and her entry into the world of robot building.
How her passion for "2010" and "Short Circuit" led her to once-in-a-lifetime encounters with cast, crew and props. And why the Venn diagram connecting these two films may be bigger than you think.
Plus: Johnny Five, Buddy Hackett, and Bug!
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Episode 48 - HAL & SAL with Virginia Smith (2010: The Year We Make Content)

Science fiction artist, video game animator, and media science communicator Virginia Smith joins us to discuss the world's most famous computer twins.
While HAL was off flying a spaceship to Jupiter, incapable of error, his sister SAL-9000 was back in Urbana, Illinois identifying each of his mistakes, confusing mission control, and freaking out Drs. Bowman and Poole.
The similarities and differences between these silicon siblings, their own characteristics and motivations, and examining their relationship with "dad" Dr. Chandra and each other.
What it was like seeing "2010" for the first time as a teenager, and becoming a lifelong fan in 1984!
Plus: T. R. Baskin, Murphy Brown, and Mortimer Snerd.
(Warning - here be SPOILERS!)
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Episode 47 - LEONOV: Meet The Crew! (2010: The Year We Make Content)

We've examined the ship, now let's get to know our cosmonaut crew mates aboard LEONOV. Here are the stories of our super-scientist, coffee-chugging Russian roomies and the fascinating lives of the great actors who played them. (Aside from Captain Kirbuk, who is, of course, "The Queen.") Hope "Moscow on the Hudson" is on your bingo card...
They made incredible sacrifices for their families, faiths, and artistic freedom. Maybe we can see ourselves in the faces of all those looking for a better life.
Plus: Herve Villechaize, Robin Williams, and Soundgarden.
STARRING:
Elya Baskin as Maxim Brailovsky
Savely Kramarov as Vladimir Rudenko
Oleg Rudnik as Vasili Orlov
Natasha Shneider as Irina Yakunina
Vladimir Skomarovsky as Yuri Svetlanov
Victor Steinbach as Mikolai Ternovsky
Jan Triska as Alexander Kovalev
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Episode 46 - The Road to Arecibo (2010: The Year We Make Content)

The collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in 2020 marked the end of an era for generations of astronomers, climatologists, SETI researchers, and space enthusiasts.
From 1963 until its closure in 2023, Arecibo, Puerto Rico housed the world’s largest radio telescope, and “2010” was originally going to start there!
Thanks to The Odyssey File, we have Arthur C. Clarke and Peter Hyams’ insightful and hilarious conversations about the concepts, logistics, and challenges that ultimately lead from Puerto Rico to New Mexico and the VLA.
Plus: the arguments around transmitting messages to outer space, Carl Sagan, pulsars, and Goldeneye!
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Episode 45 - Solar Eclipse 2024!

Monday, April 8, marks the biggest, longest, most widely visible solar eclipse to cross the United States in a long time, and the last one for 20 years!
Celebrate the eclipse experience, the history, myth and lore, and amazing science that only comes in that breathtaking few minutes. Tips on how to look, what to look for, and what to expect from Wes, and from NASA (Tahira Allen and Dr. Gina DiBraccio.)
Check out Arthur C. Clarke's observations, and the instances of eclipses and celestial alignments in the Odyssey series.
Plus: helium, reptile housemates, and Lance Bass!
NASA Solar Eclipse
NASA Eclipse Explorer - Where and When
NASA Live Eclipse Broadcast
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Episode 44 - Syd Mead, Visual Futurist (2010: The Year We Make Content)

For our first look at the book "The Official Art of 2010," we pay tribute to the genius of concept artist Syd Mead, his career in industry and in entertainment, and his unique vision.
He imagined not only cars, spinners, ships of sea, air and space, but immersive now worlds around them. Celebrating the beauty of both form and function, his designs are always the perfect synthesis of art and engineering.
His contributions to "Star Trek," "Blade Runner," "Aliens," "Tron," and of course, "2010: The Year We Make Contact"!
This week it's the LEONOV, from concept to craft. Follow along with the pictures at Articles & Resources.
Plus: CD-rom games, Gundam, and goulash
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Episode 43 - Sealab 2010: At Home With Heywood (2010: The Year We Make Content)

Haunted by his past, Dr. Floyd moves to Hawaii and makes a new life with marine biologist wife, Caroline, and young son, Christopher.
Still healing from years of tragedy, he finds himself at a crossroads to reinvent his purpose. Taking the last opportunity to atone for all that had gone horribly wrong, and the sacrifices he - and his family - have to make. 
"The Odyssey File" is a fascinating peek into the film's development and production, with candid conversations between Arthur C. Clarke and Peter Hyams.
They reveal the elaborate details of Heywood's Honolulu home, and the real and surreal journey of getting dolphins in the house. 
Plus: Esther Williams, orangutans dressed as highland gorillas, and penguins dressed as Pooh. 
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