Art Astra Podcast

Join Emily and Alexa with their guest Dr. Sian "Leo" Proctor. Dr. Sian Proctor is a visionary poet, artist, explorer, and geoscience educator. In 2021, Dr. Proctor made history as the first woman commercial spaceship pilot and the only African-American woman to be a mission pilot. Her motto is "Space 2 Inspire," and her mission is to bridge the gap between art and science, encouraging everyone to let their Earthlight shine. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

Join Emily and Alexa as they chat with planetary scientist and space industry strategist Dr. Tanya Harrison about Mars, science communication, and finding your path in the space industry. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

What challenges does physical security face in outer space? Would it be possible to pick a lock in space? Join Emily, Alexa, and their guest, historian of security Schuyler Towne, as they discuss how the history of security may help inform the security of the future. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

Have you ever wondered about what goes into planning and executing a space history auction? Emily and Alexa talk to Cassandra Hatton, Global Head of the Science & Popular Culture department at Sotheby's auction house. Cassandra has set market records in space exploration, history of science and technology, natural history, and popular culture markets worldwide. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

Have you ever wondered how concert sets and visual effects are designed? This week, Emily and Alexa talk with Deborah Johnson, aka Candy Stations, who designed the visual effects for Sufjan Stevens' space-inspired "Planetarium" and "Age of Adz" album tours, and has collaborated with several other artists and musicians for performances across the country. Please see the Art Astra website (artastra.space) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited