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Boosters and Spacetape - A Kerbal Space Program Podcast

84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Welcome to our Kerbal Space Program [1 & 2] and Astronomy & Science podcast. We discuss the features and development of KSP as well as our own experiences of this great space simulation. We also dedicate a section of the show to talk about real space. You can also find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify and Audible. Your hosts are David (Matoro), Luke (DigitalPsychosis), The Read Panda and Dan (Akinesis_Gaming).

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Episodes

BST Ep17 - v1.2 Features Preview, Wrist Slapping, and the BEAM is fully... deployed?

June 09, 2016 03:07 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

Today we talk about the progress of the 1.1.3 patch coming up in Kerbal Space Program. Squad also release some features of what to expect in KSP 1.2. We also try and stop complaining about bugs after receiving some feedback through the iTunes reviews. As always, we discuss what we've been up to on our KSP live-streams in Twitch. In our real-space section, we talk about BEAM, Ceres, SpaceX and New Horizons before answer questions from our live chat. We are also trying a new recording techn...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep17 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

June 09, 2016 03:07 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

Today we talk about the progress of the 1.1.3 patch coming up in Kerbal Space Program. Squad also release some features of what to expect in KSP 1.2. We also try and stop complaining about bugs after receiving some feedback through the iTunes reviews. As always, we discuss what we've been up to on our KSP live-streams in Twitch. In our real-space section, we talk about BEAM, Ceres, SpaceX and New Horizons before answer questions from our live chat. We are also trying a new recording techn...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep16 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

May 26, 2016 05:10 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

In this episode we discuss the release of KSP 1.1.2 as Squad go on a well deserved break. We talk over a few of the KSP mods, including a message from Poodmund and his work towards the Outer Planets Mod and future updates of Environmental Visual Enhancements and Proot's KRC. A celebration is in order as MatoroIgnika announces his partnership with Twitch - be sure to check him out and subscribe if you can tolerate the #salt. As requested by listener MajorRocketScience, we also talk about the ...

BST Ep16 - v1.1.2 Review, SpaceX Price List, and the Chinese Space Station

May 26, 2016 05:10 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

In this episode we discuss the release of KSP 1.1.2 as Squad go on a well deserved break. We talk over a few of the KSP mods, including a message from Poodmund and his work towards the Outer Planets Mod and future updates of Environmental Visual Enhancements and Proot's KRC. A celebration is in order as MatoroIgnika announces his partnership with Twitch - be sure to check him out and subscribe if you can tolerate the #salt. As requested by listener MajorRocketScience, we also talk about the ...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep15 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

May 02, 2016 01:36 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

At the time of recording, KSP 1.1 was still going through its release phase and we discuss whether we feel the game still needed some work. There was also limited discussion on mods as we patiently wait for them to trickle through with their updates. We also report on our own KSP progression and what we've been up to in our streams. Dan (Aki) is still away but is counting down the last few weeks before he returns home to his studio where he can get back into the swing of things properly. As...

BST Ep15 - Read's Bumpy Runway, Breakthrough Starshot, and Beeeeeeee's!

May 02, 2016 01:36 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

At the time of recording, KSP 1.1 was still going through its release phase and we discuss whether we feel the game still needed some work. There was also limited discussion on mods as we patiently wait for them to trickle through with their updates. We also report on our own KSP progression and what we've been up to in our streams. Dan (Aki) is still away but is counting down the last few weeks before he returns home to his studio where he can get back into the swing of things properly. As...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep14 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

April 20, 2016 10:20 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

The Read Panda returns to the microphone for Episode 14 of Boosters and Spacetape. We continue with our discussions and thoughts with KSP 1.1 as well as dwelling on Thrust-to Weight Ratio and Delta-V figures after CYBUTEK, the creator and maintainer of Kerbal Engineer Redux, creeps into out live chat. We also continue our discussions of real-space. Planet-X makes another appearance into our notes as well as a great astronomical face-palm after some uninformed individuals start an unusual pet...

BST Ep14 - v1.1.2 Preview, Kraken Wheels and the Green Moon

April 20, 2016 10:20 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

The Read Panda returns to the microphone for Episode 14 of Boosters and Spacetape. We continue with our discussions and thoughts with KSP 1.1 as well as dwelling on Thrust-to Weight Ratio and Delta-V figures after CYBUTEK, the creator and maintainer of Kerbal Engineer Redux, creeps into out live chat. We also continue our discussions of real-space. Planet-X makes another appearance into our notes as well as a great astronomical face-palm after some uninformed individuals start an unusual pet...

BST Ep13 - 1.1 and 64bit, Press F for the Aviation Wheel, and Methane on Mars

April 03, 2016 09:42 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Episode 13... well, the unlucky number lived up to its reputation after we experienced some peculiar abnormalities throughout this episode. Hurrah for editing. Without our constant rudder, The Read Panda, it was up to Aki, Digi and Mator to run show. We're very excited to discuss the pending release of KSP 1.1 (or what we call the REAL 1.0). We highlight the new features of 1.1 and whether it has lived up to the hype. We also say farewell to the trusty single retractable undercarraige that h...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep13 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

April 03, 2016 09:42 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Episode 13... well, the unlucky number lived up to its reputation after we experienced some peculiar abnormalities throughout this episode. Hurrah for editing. Without our constant rudder, The Read Panda, it was up to Aki, Digi and Mator to run show. We're very excited to discuss the pending release of KSP 1.1 (or what we call the REAL 1.0). We highlight the new features of 1.1 and whether it has lived up to the hype. We also say farewell to the trusty single retractable undercarraige that h...

BST Ep12 - Kerbal Stuff to Spacedock, Gravity Waves and Moon Music

March 20, 2016 07:17 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Digital Psychosis attends some real life issues and is sadly absent for this episode. Aki is noticeably tired from giving attention to other projects and has issues with blenders, despite being in a closed studio. However we push on into the world of Kerbal Space Program including our latest progress within the game and our streams, Squad development news for KSP 1.1 and discussions on the wonderful mods that are generously built and maintained by the KSP Community. We also touch on the demi...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep12 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

March 20, 2016 07:17 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

Digital Psychosis attends some real life issues and is sadly absent for this episode. Aki is noticeably tired from giving attention to other projects and has issues with blenders, despite being in a closed studio. However we push on into the world of Kerbal Space Program including our latest progress within the game and our streams, Squad development news for KSP 1.1 and discussions on the wonderful mods that are generously built and maintained by the KSP Community. We also touch on the demi...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep11 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

February 24, 2016 15:30 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

EJ_SA, a professional Twitch streamer and both KSP and Space enthusiast, joins us in this episode as our special guest. He talks about life as a KSP Twitch Streamer and shares some knowledge on space engineering and astronomy. We also discuss our latest adventures in Kerbal Space Program and share our thoughts on the long-awaited 1.1 development. Aki is recovering from heat stress and apologises for his poor audio quality due to using his parents laptop as a means to broadcast while he moves...

BST Ep11 - EJ_SA: The Eric Johnson Space Administration

February 24, 2016 15:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

EJ_SA, a professional Twitch streamer and both KSP and Space enthusiast, joins us in this episode as our special guest. He talks about life as a KSP Twitch Streamer and shares some knowledge on space engineering and astronomy. We also discuss our latest adventures in Kerbal Space Program and share our thoughts on the long-awaited 1.1 development. Aki is recovering from heat stress and apologises for his poor audio quality due to using a laptop as a means to broadcast while he moves house... ...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep10 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

February 07, 2016 05:04 - 1 hour - 78 MB

We're back for a new series of BST. Having been away for a while we all have a great deal to talk about in both KSP and Real Space. One of the more important topics of the episode is OakTree42 re-branding himself as TheReadPanda due to him expanding his own horizons. We also discuss the new up-and-coming Rocket Jockey's group, who are a group of KSP streamers.

BST Ep10 - Oak turns Read, Remembering the Fallen, and Anom-Nom-Noms

February 07, 2016 05:04 - 1 hour - 79 MB

We're back for a new series of BST. Having been away for a while we all have a great deal to talk about in both KSP and Real Space. One of the more important topics of the episode is OakTree42 re-branding himself as TheReadPanda due to him expanding his own horizons. We also discuss the new up-and-coming Rocket Jockey's group, who are a group of KSP streamers.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links: Twitter (https://twitter.com/bspacetape) Fa...

BST Ep9 - 2015 Christmas Special - New Mods, New Parts, and a New Season

January 02, 2016 02:21 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

All four of us return to BST for a Kerbal Space Program 2015 Christmas special. Aki apologises for the house-hold noises leaking into his new doorless studio. We discuss our progress in KSP and gush over the updated Scatterer mod, among others. As usual, we dabble in real space with Oak's Space History Corner and Aki's Conspiracy Theory of the Week: Planet X. The show will resume to a normal schedule soon.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep9 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

January 02, 2016 02:21 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

All four of us return to BST for a Kerbal Space Program 2015 Christmas special. Aki apologises for the house-hold noises leaking into his new doorless studio. We discuss our progress in KSP and gush over the updated Scatterer mod, among others. As usual, we dabble in real space with Oak's Space History Corner and Aki's Conspiracy Theory of the Week. The show will resume to a normal schedule soon.

Boosters and Spacetape Ep8 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

September 13, 2015 10:32 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Today we continued the discussion of the upcoming 1.1 features and talked about our favourite current mods as well as some new ones. We report our in-game progress as always and we find real-space has been busy, too. Digi is still away at the time of recording. We also announce a close to this series/season as Aki prepares to move to a new country. BST2 will start as soon as possible with many planned improvements, so keep an eye on us as we'll be back soon!

BST Ep8 - v1.1 Features, Arrokoth and Floating Spoons

September 13, 2015 10:32 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Today we continued the discussion of the upcoming 1.1 features and talked about our favourite current mods as well as some new ones. We report our in-game progress as always and we find real-space has been busy, too. Digi is still away at the time of recording. We also announce a close to this season as Aki prepares to move to a new country. BST2 will start as soon as possible with many planned improvements, so keep an eye on us as we'll be back soon!   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro ...

BST Ep7 - RoverDude on v1.1, Charity Water and 64-Bit

September 01, 2015 18:56 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Unfortunately DigitalPsychosis needs to concentrate on real life for this episode. But we do get RoverDude in to replace him to talk about his contributions to Squad's 1.1 release of KSP as well as his own Umbra Space Industries mod collection. We also discuss the recently released features for KSP 1.1 from the last SquadCast.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links: Twitter (https://twitter.com/bspacetape) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/b...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep7 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

September 01, 2015 18:56 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Unfortunately DigitalPsychosis needs to concentrate on real life for this episode. But we do get RoverDude in to replace him to talk about his contributions to Squad's 1.1 release of KSP as well as his own Umbra Space Industries mod collection. We also discuss the recently release features for KSP 1.1 from the last SquadCast.

BST Ep6 - Bugs, More Bugs, and MechJeb

August 11, 2015 18:30 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

In this episode we had a heavy discussion about the stock bugs that plague KSP. And we also covered the contentious subject that is MechJeb. Although the Dev Notes have left us reasonably dry for discussion, MaxMaps shared some exciting hints in his weekly SquadCast. There is the usual discussion on real space with our most interesting conspiracy theory yet. We also answer questions submitted by our listeners.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social L...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep6 - Kerbal Space Program (KSP)

August 11, 2015 18:30 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

In this episode we had a heavy discussion about the stock bugs that plague KSP. And we also covered the contentious subject that is MechJeb. Although the Dev Notes have left us reasonably dry for discussion, MaxMaps shared some exciting hints in his weekly SquadCast. There is the usual discussion on real space with our most interesting conspiracy theory yet. We also answer questions submitted by our listeners.

BST Ep5 - Stock Antenna Range, Exoplanets, and Mator vs Thunderstorms

August 06, 2015 04:12 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

In this episode of our Kerbal Space Program (KSP) podcast we introduce MatoroIgnika as our new co-host after the unfortunate departure of ThunderGod97. With Digi out for the count with man-flu and a thunderstorm cutting Mator's time short on the 'cast, Oak and Aki are left to entertain the viewers for most of the show.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links: Twitter (https://twitter.com/bspacetape) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bspacetap...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep5 - Kerbal Space Program

August 06, 2015 04:12 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

In this episode of our Kerbal Space Program (KSP) podcast we introduce MatoroIgnika as our new co-host after the unfortunate departure of ThunderGod97. With Digi out for the count with man-flu and a thunderstorm cutting Mator's time short on the 'cast, Oak and Aki are left to entertain the viewers for most of the show.

Boosters and Spacetape Ep4 - Pluto Special - Kerbal Space Program

August 06, 2015 03:58 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

We dedicate this Kerbal Space Program episode to the New Horizons fly-by of Pluto. Along with the usual BST crew we asked some other KSP Twitch Streamers to join us for this show. On the Podcast with us we had ShimmyTheJJ, Kofeyh, SrafaORasp, MatoroIgnika, Million_Lights, Rich Adenot, TheGroovyMule, Red_Munchkin_Gaming, ComWarrior69 and iVG123. Listen to us share our views on this historic event.

BST Ep4 - New Horizons Special: Hello, Pluto!

August 06, 2015 03:58 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

We dedicate this Kerbal Space Program episode to the New Horizons fly-by of Pluto. Along with the usual BST crew we asked some other KSP Twitch Streamers to join us for this show. On the Podcast with us we had ShimmyTheJJ, Kofeyh, SrafaORasp, MatoroIgnika, Million_Lights, Rich Adenot, TheGroovyMule, Red_Munchkin_Gaming, ComWarrior69 and iVG123. Listen to us share our views on this historic event.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links: Twitter...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep3 - Kerbal Space Program

July 15, 2015 13:54 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

In this Kerbal Space Program episode Comwarrior69 comes onto the show to talk about the KSP Dark Multiplayer Mod. Plus we have our usual ramblings about mods and space.

BST Ep3 - Dark Multiplayer, Rover Wheels and Kylie Minogue

July 15, 2015 13:54 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

In this Kerbal Space Program episode Comwarrior69 comes onto the show to talk about the KSP Dark Multiplayer Mod. Plus we have our usual ramblings about mods and space.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links: Twitter (https://twitter.com/bspacetape) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bspacetape) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boostersandspacetape) Contact: [email protected]

Boosters and Spacetape Ep2 - Kerbal Space Program

July 05, 2015 23:23 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

In this Kerbal Space Program Podcast we share our thoughts on 1.0.4, the PS4 announcement and what we want to see from future KSP updates. We also discuss how we think SpaceX can learn a thing or two from KSP! Aki's cuddle-pillow is also caught on camera during the stream...  

BST Ep2 - v1.0.4, PS4 Announcement and Cuddle Pillows

July 05, 2015 23:23 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

In this Kerbal Space Program Podcast we share our thoughts on 1.0.4, the PS4 announcement and what we want to see from future KSP updates. We also discuss how we think SpaceX can learn a thing or two from KSP! Aki's cuddle-pillow is also caught on camera during the stream...   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links: Twitter (https://twitter.com/bspacetape) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bspacetape) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boos...

Boosters and Spacetape Ep1 - The Pilot - A Kerbal Space Program Podcast

June 27, 2015 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Welcome to the pilot episode of our unofficial Kerbal Space Program Podcast. Listen to Akinesis_Gaming, Oaktree42, DigitalPsychosis and ThunderGod97 discuss all things Kerbal.   Host Links: www.twitch.tv/matoro www.twitch.tv/thereadpanda BST Social Links: Twitter (https://twitter.com/bspacetape) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bspacetape) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boostersandspacetape) Contact: [email protected]

Boosters and Spacetape Ep1 - Kerbal Space Program

June 27, 2015 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Welcome to the pilot episode of our unofficial Kerbal Space Program Podcast. Listen to Akinesis_Gaming, Oaktree42, DigitalPsychosis and ThunderGod97 discuss all things Kerbal. You can watch the recordings live on Twitch.TV/boostersandspacetape

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