Podcast
Science or Fiction?
Hosted by Michael Scharen · EN
Education and discussion of science past and present without the normal media slant.
Presented by science fiction author Michael James Scharen and his sales/blog website michaelsbookcorner.com.
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Tasha Nagorski: Martian Pioneer Part I
Jun 9, 202303:31:23Tap to summarizeTasha Nagorski fought hard just to get to Mars. Space agencies claimed she wasn’t physically qualified – but they needed her talent! Working at the Mars U.N. International Station, MUNIS, she and fellow engineer Brandon Olson, are driven to distraction by government power junkies. Soon they’re self-exhiled to the Mars Frontier on a project greater than any undertaken on this planet. Those on the Frontier do not have a government, nor do they want one forced upon them. Battling the harsh conditions and pitfalls of Mars, Tasha and friends must be wary of the human element which has always been more treacherous. Chapters 1-9 of 30. Copyright 2023. Written and presented by author Michael James Scharen. Presented in multiple parts for presentation on YouTube in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com where works of this author may be found.
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Tattooine
May 4, 202300:12:03Tap to summarizeHow often do we think of movie settings and if they make logical sense? Is a planet like Tattooine or Arrakis really viable or capable of supporting human beings? Have some fun with this light-hearted critique. Science or Fiction? -- a podcast written and presented by science fiction author and physicist Michael James Scharen in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com. A new episode is released each Thursday. The podcast is available on Sticher, Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, YouTube and other outlets. A complementary e-book is available at https://michaelsbookcorner.com/signup.html or joining the mailing list. The author’s first book, Sol is Not Lost is available on the YouTube channel Michael Scharen as an audiobook as a playlist in three parts.
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SpaceX Test: Post Mortem
Apr 27, 202300:14:06Tap to summarizeThere are plenty of Monday morning quarterbacks critiquing the inaugural Starship/Superheavy flight. Not to be left out of the loop, we examine further evidence from the test as well as the critics and naysayers. Science or Fiction? -- a podcast written and presented by science fiction author and physicist Michael James Scharen in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com. A new episode is released each Thursday. The podcast is available on Sticher, Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, YouTube and other outlets. A complementary e-book is available at https://michaelsbookcorner.com/signup.html or joining the mailing list. The author’s first book, Sol is Not Lost is available on the YouTube channel Michael Scharen as an audiobook as a playlist in three parts.
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Starship Test Flight
Apr 21, 202300:12:09Tap to summarizeScience or Fiction? analyzes the maiden voyage of the SpaceX Starship and Superheavy Booster. With nearly every media outlet only reporting the explosion, we strive for a more balanced examination. Science or Fiction? -- a podcast written and presented by science fiction author and physicist Michael James Scharen in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com. A new episode is released each Thursday. The podcast is available on Sticher, Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, YouTube and other outlets. A complementary e-book is available at https://michaelsbookcorner.com/signup.html or joining the mailing list. The author’s first book, Sol is Not Lost is available on the YouTube channel Michael Scharen as an audiobook as a playlist in three parts.
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Trading With Mars
Apr 13, 202300:15:12Tap to summarizeWhat will interplanetary trade look like? If humans have settlements on Mars or the Moon, what products and services will be necessary? Will Elon Musk be the John D. Rockefeller of space? Science or Fiction? -- a podcast written and presented by science fiction author and physicist Michael James Scharen in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com. A new episode is released each Thursday. The podcast is available on Sticher, Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, YouTube and other outlets. Complementary e-book is available at https://michaelsbookcorner.com/signup.html or joining the mailing list. The author’s first book, Sol is Not Lost is available on the YouTube channel Michael Scharen as an audiobook as a playlist in three parts.
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Settling Mars
Apr 6, 202300:18:09Tap to summarizeWith the promise of Starship heavy lift capability, how will humans gain a foothold on Mars? Low cost, reusability, and reliability will go far beyond NASA's plans. Here we touch on some of the whys and hows for Mars settlement. Written and presented by author Michael J. Scharen in conjunction with michaelsbookcorner.com. Get a complimentary e-book on the author's website Here. Listen to Sol is Not Lost on YouTube -- a non-woke, sci-fi, anarchist tale and first work of author Michael J. Scharen.
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Going to Mars
Mar 18, 202300:21:24Tap to summarizeWhat will it take to get to Mars? Will single SpaceX StarShips be enough? How can the vast payload capacity of StarShip really pay off? Here we take a first look at what new possibilities could open up. Written and presented by sci-fi author Michael James Scharen in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com. Get a complimentary e-book HERE or check out the first novel, Sol Is Not Lost in audio format on YouTube.
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SpaceX
Mar 8, 202300:17:45Tap to summarizeHow do all of Elon Musk's ventures tie together? How will each of them assist in establishing a human foothold on the Red Planet? We briefly discuss possible strategies here. Why should everyone else be able to speculate and not Science or Fiction? Written and presented by sci-fi author and physicist Michael James Scharen in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com. Drop by to pick up a complimentary e-book for joining our mailing list! HERE.
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Terms of Service
Mar 2, 202300:42:55Tap to summarizeNeural implants are all the rage. Add processor cores, RAM, software updates or happs -- head apps. What could possibly go wrong? No need for smart phones or computers. You can literally solve all problems in your head. A sci-fi short story written and presented by author Michael J. Scharen for Science or Fiction? in conjuction with michaelsbookcorner.com. Visit the website for a complimentary e-book or look up Sol Is Not Lost -- now an audiobook on YouTube.
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Navigator Cooper
Feb 23, 202300:12:12Tap to summarizeWe take another break with the short story, Navigator Cooper. This was a cargo run just like all the others -- until it wasn't. Take a short journey to the outer solar system. ....hopefully you will return. Written and presented by sci-fi author Michael J. Scharen for Science or Fiction? in conjunction with the website michaelsbookcorner.com. Visit the website, signup for the mailing list, and get a free e-book!
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