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16 Sunsets

16 Sunsets

Written by: Antica & Telltale Studios
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 "16 Sunsets" is a captivating 10-part podcast series that explores the dramatic history of NASA's Space Shuttle program, crafted by the award-winning team behind "13 Minutes to the Moon." Hosted by renowned space storyteller Kevin Fong and featuring music by Christian Lundberg from Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Composers' Collective, the series recounts the birth of the Shuttle era through the eyes of those who built and flew it. From the Shuttle's audacious first flight in 1981 with Commander John Young and rookie Bob Crippen to the intricate technical challenges it faced, the podcast delves into the political, engineering, and cultural forces that shaped its inception. With over 40 interviews from NASA veterans and personal insights from Fong—who witnessed the Shuttle era firsthand—"16 Sunsets" captures the spirit of innovation and the human stories behind the missions, revealing the profound impact of the Space Shuttle on our understanding of human spaceflight.

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  • Introducing 16 Sunsets

    Introducing 16 Sunsets
    Sep 30 2024
    Get ready for "16 Sunsets," a thrilling 10-part podcast series that dives deep into the dramatic history of NASA's Space Shuttle program. Join award-winning storyteller Kevin Fong as he takes you on a journey from the audacious first flight of the Shuttle Columbia in 1981 to the incredible challenges faced by its engineers and astronauts. Featuring captivating music by Christian Lundberg from Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Composers' Collective, this series brings to life the inspiring tales of those who built and flew the Shuttle, exploring the political and cultural forces that shaped its inception. With over 40 exclusive interviews from NASA veterans and Fong’s personal insights as a witness to the Shuttle era, "16 Sunsets" reveals the human stories behind the missions and celebrates the spirit of innovation that defined a groundbreaking chapter in space exploration.

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    1 min
  • 16 Sunsets is on the Launchpad!

    16 Sunsets is on the Launchpad!
    Oct 31 2024
    Buckle up for 16 Sunsets! 🚀 Join host Dr. Kevin Fong and executive producer Rami Tzabar in this pre-launch episode as they share the story behind this new podcast exploring the origin and history of the Space Shuttle, culminating in the daring first mission of Columbia in April 1981. Discover how this ambitious project took flight, who's along for the ride, and why Kevin's passion for space led him to tell this incredible story. Plus, get a sneak peek with exclusive clips from upcoming episodes and music by celebrated composer Christian Lundberg, from Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers composer collective.

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    22 mins
  • The Dreamers

    The Dreamers
    Nov 7 2024

    It’s 1968 and humanity reaches the Moon, but back on Earth, NASA is fighting for its life. As Apollo 8 makes history, the space agency faces a crisis. With the Vietnam War raging, political assassinations and social unrest gripping America, public interest in space exploration is dwindling, even before Neil Armstrong takes that one giant leap for mankind. To survive, NASA gambles on a radical new program: the Space Shuttle - a reusable spacecraft promising a new era of spaceflight, but it comes at a cost – a Faustian bargain with the US military, that will reshape its dreams and NASA's destiny.


    Ever wondered how the Space Shuttle came to be? Welcome to a new podcast series, 16 Sunsets. Host Kevin Fong takes you back to a pivotal moment in history, revealing the high-stakes drama behind the iconic program, as told by those who were there. Discover how NASA, facing oblivion, forged an unlikely alliance and changed the course of space exploration forever.


    Featuring: John Aaron, Guy Faget, Max Faget, Gerry Griffin, Matthew Hersch, Jeff Hoffman, Chris Kraft, Jennifer Lavasseur, David Mindell, Tom Moser, Teasel Muir-Harmony.


    Credits:

    Written and presented by Dr Kevin Fong

    Producers: Rami Tzabar and Andrew Luck-Baker with additional production by Dave Giles

    Sound Design and Mixing: Richard Courtice

    Music: Christian Lundberg, part of Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Composer Collective

    Additional Research by Kate Arkless-Gray

    With special thanks to Sandra Johnson and Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre Oral History Project

    Executive Producers: Stuart Coxe, Kevin Fong, Rami Tzabar and Jago Lee

    16 Sunsets is an Antica and TellTale Production 2024


    Links:

    Check out our website at https://sixteensunsets.com

    Instagram: @sixteen_sunsets

    X: @16sunsets


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    39 mins
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