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The CIA Luna Heist (w. November Kelly)

June 28, 2024

96 mins

History content starts at 19:25

In 1959, the CIA and Mexican DFS stole a Soviet lunar probe in possibly the dumbest heist in spying history. This week, we're joined by @postoctobrist to talk about the CIA Luna Heist.

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Read space historian Drew LePage's articles on the first moon race!

Sources:

- MIT Technology Review Article on the Heist

- CIA Article on the Luna Heist

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Part 2: The Apollo 1 Disaster

June 17, 2024

95 mins

In response to a lethal accident, NASA pulled off the crisis communications hattrick: lying to the public, lying to Congress, and lying to the Senate. This week, we're back talking to Kyle about the investigation and fallout of the Apollo 1 fire.

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Sources:

- NASA Apollo 204 Disaster Report

Theme song by DJ Danarchy.

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*PREVIEW* Space Amoeba (1970)

June 10, 2024

9 mins

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Part 1: The Apollo 1 Disaster

May 31, 2024

90 mins

*CONTENT WARNING*

A rushed development process, a faulty design, and non-existent quality control. This week, we're joined by space industry engineer Kyle (Skyhawk) to talk about the leadup and events of the Apollo 1 disaster.

Sources:

- NASA Report on AS-204

- Chariots for Apollo, Courtney G. Brooks

- Apollo 1: The Tragedy That Put Us On The Moon, Ryan S. Walters

Theme song by DJ Danarchy

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Balloonomania 2: The Pre-Space Race

May 17, 2024

74 mins

Did you know that Ballooning was once an Olympic sport? This week, we're rejoined by Nicholas Slayton (@nslayton) to talk about balloons, specifically all the people who died trying to conquer the Stratosphere.

Find Nicholas' work here and here!

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Theme song by DJ Danarchy

Sources

  1. The Pre-Astronauts, Craig Ryan
  2. Gaddafi article from the Independent

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*PREVIEW* Solaris (1972)

May 9, 2024

16 mins

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Max Valier: The Space Evangelist

May 3, 2024

56 mins

Non-failure topic this week as Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris talk about Max Valier, the Austrian dude largely responsible for popularizing space research, creating the first professional rocket program, and riding rocket cars.

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Sources

- Max Valier, A Pioneer of Space Travel - Ilse Essers

- The Rocket Men (Air Force Magazine)

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Part 2: Soyuz 11 Disaster (w/ Beyond the Breakers)

April 17, 2024

97 mins

*CONTENT WARNING*

This week, we're back with Taylor and Tanner of the Beyond the Breakers podcast for part 2 of our series on Soyuz 11.

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Sources:

- Salyut - The First Space Station: Triumph and Tragedy, Grujica Ivanovich (2008)

- Rockets and People Volume 4: The Moon Race, Boris Chertok (2013)

Theme song by DJ Danarchy

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Part 1: Soyuz 11 Disaster (w/ Beyond the Breakers)

April 4, 2024

80 mins

The story of the world's first space station is complicated, tragic, and incredibly stupid. Today, we're joined by Tanner and Taylor from @beyond_breakers to talk about it.

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Sources:

- Salyut - The First Space Station: Triumph and Tragedy, Grujica Ivanovich (2008)

- Rockets and People Volume 4: The Moon Race, Boris Chertok (2013)

- Mi...

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*PREVIEW* Teens In The Universe (1974)

March 29, 2024

10 mins

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Balloonomania (w. Nicholas Slayton)

March 21, 2024

78 mins

The French were the first to fly and it made them really weird about balloons. This episode, we're joined by journalist @NSlayton to talk all about the first balloons and aeronauts.

Find Nicholas' work here and here!

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Sources:

- The Aeronauts, Donald Dale Jackson

- The Early History of Ballooning, Fraser Simons

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Operation Argus: The Great America Death Cloud (w. Phrosphor)

March 8, 2024

82 mins

What if America got so scared they let a Greek elevator repairman turn off the sky? In this episode, Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are joined by guest youtuber Phrosphor to talk all about Operation Argus, the Cold War plan to hide America under a radioactive death cloud.

Check out Phros' work here!

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Sources:

Burning the sky: Operation Argus and the Untold Story of the Cold War Nuclear...

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The Soviet Death Star (w. Lions Led By Donkeys)

February 22, 2024

80 mins

Iron Sky was alarmingly close to being a documentary. This week, Quinn is joined by Joe and Tom, the hosts of Lions Led By Donkeys to talk about all the ways the Soviets tried to put weapons in space. It involves far more flamingos than you'd expect.

Sources:

- Energiya-Buran: The Soviet Space Shuttle, Bart Hendrickx

- RussianSpaceWeb.com, Anatoly Zak

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*PREVIEW* Moscow-Cassiopeia (1973)

February 20, 2024

8 mins

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Turns out there were a lot of Soviet space teen movies. And some of them are even good.

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Sea Dragon Part 2: Bob Truax

February 15, 2024

85 mins

Last time, we talked about the biggest rocket ever designed. This time, we're rejoined by guest Scott to talk about the lunatic who designed it, Bob Truax. Also making appearances in this story: Johnny Carson, Evel Knievel, Robert Goddard, and a tortilla baron.

Sources:

- Great Mambo Chicken and the Transhuman Condition, Ed Regis

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Sea Dragon Part 1: The Big Dumb Booster

January 24, 2024

95 mins

The 60s was a time for scientists and engineers to ask the tough questions. Questions like: what if a rocket was so big it was a railroad? This episode, we're joined by friend of the show and rocket engineer Scott to talk about Sea Dragon, the largest rocket ever designed.

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*PREVIEW* Planet of the Storms (1962)

January 12, 2024

6 mins

This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest, join our patreon at any tier: https://www.patreon.com/posts/96333556?pr=true If you ever wanted to see a dude drill a venusian rabbit-lizard with a WW1-era handgun, we've got you covered.

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Forgotten Cosmonauts Pt 2: Grigory Nelyubov

January 12, 2024

63 mins

Couldn't have happened to a worse guy (still didn't deserve to be airbrushed). Today Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris start off 2024 by talking about Grigory Nelyubov, the cosmonaut who fell from grace and got written out of history for being an arrogant prick.

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December 22, 2023

42 mins

A few days before Christmas in 1960, a pair of Soviet space dogs (Comet and Joke) were launched toward orbit to pave the way for Yuri Gagarin.

To every listener of FTL, thank you, have good holidays however you celebrate it, and you can expect a lot more fun (horrible) stories and guests in 2024.

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Forgotten Cosmonauts: Valentin Bondarenko

December 19, 2023

46 mins

In the early 60s, the Soviets convinced the world their space program worked flawlessly by only announcing successes and covering up all failures. This policy extended to the people who worked for them.

In this short series, we'll be looking at all the cosmonauts who were written out of history, starting with the first cosmonaut to ever die in the line of duty: Valentin Bondarenko.

Sources

- The First Soviet Cosmonaut Te...

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FAQs

What does Failure to Launch mean slang? ›

Failure to launch informally refers to dependent young emerging adults who are unsuccessful in transitioning into societal requirements of adulthood.

Why is Failure to Launch so bad? ›

Failure to launch often has the following symptoms:

Low levels of persistence. High expectations of others without reciprocating. Failure to take responsibility. Lack of vision (for the future or long-term goals)

Is Failure to Launch a good film? ›

Failure to Launch is a cute little romantic comedy that could have been a little better, but it's entertaining enough to be a fun way to spend the afternoon. Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker both do an admirable job with their roles (Trip and Paula). I enjoyed Zooey Deschanel, especially.

What age is considered Failure to Launch? ›

can happen at any age, failure to launch syndrome is really about young people transitioning into adulthood, which generally occurs between the ages of 18-29 and sometimes in adults who are 30-years-old and beyond. Both men and women can have a failure to launch, but it tends to be a bit more common in young men.

Is Failure to Launch a mental illness? ›

Here's the thing: Though many people may be described as having it, failure to launch is not an official mental illness.

Why is it called Failure to Launch? ›

Failure to launch has become a buzzword to describe stereotypical young adults stuck in the basem*nt of their parent's home and making no progress toward accepting adult responsibilities. It was popularized by the movie Failure to Launch, starring Matthew McConaughey.

What parenting style causes Failure to Launch? ›

Helicopter parenting can bring on failure to launch by teaching a child that someone else will always take the lead in running their lives. Parents who overly involve themselves in their children's lives when they are young may end up taking away the child's ability to learn to become independent.

Is Failure to Launch a real thing? ›

(WTNH) — More than ever before, a significant amount of young adults are “failing to launch” or having trouble leaving the nest. “I look at 'failure to launch' as an individual who is unable to sustain different parts of their life on their own and in an independent manner,” said Dr.

How to recover from Failure to Launch? ›

How do I recover from Failure to Launch syndrome? Recovery involves personalized therapy, developing life skills, fostering independence, and, where applicable, addressing any underlying mental health issues. Reach out to us at Her Harbor for more information on how we can help.

Is the dolphin in Failure to Launch real? ›

The production used an animatronic dolphin for the underwater “attack” on Tripp as the guys surf, and for the friendly interaction with Tripp at the film's end.

Is no hard feelings the same as Failure to Launch? ›

How Does 'No Hard Feelings' Compare to 'Failure to Launch'? As suggested, the two films are most obviously connected by their stories. In both films, the parents are desperate for their sons to grow up, even though they are depicted as enabling their behaviors.

What is failing to launch? ›

Failure to launch refers to an extended pause in the typical developmental process of a young adult. Someone who has "failed to launch" could be someone who is approaching adulthood and does not yet have a career or the education and training needed to pursue a desired path.

What is Peter Pan syndrome? ›

Peter Pan Syndrome is a pop psychology term used to describe an adult who is socially immature. It refers to “never-growing” adults who have reached an adult age, but cannot face their adult sensations and responsibilities. The term is a metaphor based on the concept of not growing up and being trapped in childhood.

Why do some adults never leave home? ›

According to the Pew Foundation, slightly over half of 18-29-year-old live at home with their families. Adult children come home for various reasons, but finances most often play a role in their decision. Parents may need to set definite boundaries and rules for their adult children living at home.

How do I get past Failure to Launch? ›

9 Ways You Can Help Your Teen or Young Adult Overcome Failure To Launch Syndrome
  1. Access parent counseling/coaching. ...
  2. Find a program that can help treat failure to launch syndrome. ...
  3. Find coaching to help with your child's failure to launch. ...
  4. Plan an intervention for your child. ...
  5. Help your child develop a living skills checklist.

What is the meaning of launch Failure? ›

Launch Failure means a Satellite Failure or Transponder Failure which occurs after the first intentional ignition of the launch vehicle and before the satellite becomes Commercially Operational.

What is a word for failure to launch? ›

nonstarter, washout (informal) 3 default, deficiency, dereliction, neglect, negligence, nonobservance, nonperformance, nonsuccess, omission, remissness, shortcoming, stoppage.

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