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Why Would You Tell Me That?
Space is F**king Terrifying!
In this week’s episode, Dave has recruited actor, writer, space nerd and author of the brilliant Spaced Out - A Casual Approach to the Cosmos, Kalpana Pot, to frighten all of us! So many things in space want to kill us that it’s a wonder we’re here at all! But don’t worry, Kalpana’s really sound and delivers all our impending doom stories with a touch of grace. We also learn in Part 1 about “Safety Coffins” and what’s so very wrong with The Pirates of the Caribbean ride!
Kalpana’s book can be bought here:
Spaced Out: A Casual Approach to the Cosmos https://amzn.eu/d/d7Kvz8y
And she is on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanapot?igsh=NG04Ym9jYWVpdzU=
Edited by Cathal Minogue
Music by Dave Moore
Artwork by Ray McDonnell
For more information on Neil's tour dates check out - www.neildelamere.com/gigs
Listen to Dave on the radio at - https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dave-moore-1499732
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