The Tightbeam: An Expanse Podcast
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsJoin hosts Shannon, Andrea and Fred as they break down the bestselling The Expanse books, the critically-acclaimed series, and more. Suit up and strap in as we go deeper into the big empty! Not affiliated with Amazon. Part of the RandomChatter Network.
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Episodes
The Tightbeam #23: The Hot Goss on The Expanse RPG
April 08, 2019 14:09 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBAndrea, Shannon, and Fred dip into casting news, the release of Tiamat's Wrath (no spoilers!), and PHLCC, before diving right into an in depth discussion of the Kickstarter backer's release of the RPG, and what to expect if the hosts play a campaign.
The Tightbeam #22: Back in Orbit
February 23, 2019 15:47 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWe're back! Andrea and Shannon are joined by Fred as they recap the last few months of Expanse-related news both big and small, including the worldwide launch on Prime Video, Season 4 casting, the RPG game, and what to expect from the Tightbeam until The Expanse returns!
The Tightbeam #21: Two Errinwrongs Don’t Make an Errinwright
October 06, 2018 04:11 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBShawn Doyle joins Andrea and Shannon to discuss his role on The Expanse, his motorcycle, handstands and musicals, and even turns the interview on our hosts!
The Tightbeam #20: Protey Rights Activists
September 19, 2018 19:56 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBShannon and Andrea are joined by serial Expanse die-er Elias Toufexis for a fun interview about gaming, motion capture, Protey Rights, and dying. A lot.
The Tightbeam #19: Best Dad in the Universe
August 31, 2018 00:48 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this episode of The Tightbeam, Jules-Pierre Mao himself, Mr. Francois Chau joins Andrea, Lou, and Shannon for a fun interview, discussing how he got into acting, how it feels to almost always play a villain (or someone's dad), and more!
The Tightbeam #18: Bob Munroe, Dolphin Bosses, and Expanse RPG/DragonCon News
August 17, 2018 18:17 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBBob Munroe, Senior VFX Supervisor for Seasons 1-3, joins Andrea, Lou, and Shannon in an in-depth interview about The Expanse, VFX, the film industry, and what it's like to have dolphins oversee his research.
Tightbeam #17: Bring Back Mao’s Bodyguard
August 10, 2018 01:52 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn our first hiatus episode, we take a look ahead at Season 4, what's next for The Tightbeam, and have an incredibly fun, wacky, and insightful interview with Tyler Blake Smith AKA Mao's Bodyguard (RIP).
Tightbeam #16: Abaddon
July 03, 2018 16:24 - 1 hour - 81 MBJoin us as we take a look at the double-header season three finale episodes, "Congregation" and "Abaddon's Gate!"
Tightbeam #15: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
June 26, 2018 02:51 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn "Fallen World," the last episode before the season three finale, we get a look at the aftermath of the speed limit change, including Drummer making her toughest decision yet as captain.
Tightbeam #14: Like a Freaking Pharaoh
June 18, 2018 20:46 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThe theme of acting in the face of fear continues in this week's episode, as we look at guilt over a suicide, Holden's questions about free will, Drummer's ownership of her role as captain, and more.
Tightbeam #13: A New Speed Limit
June 11, 2018 21:17 - 1 hour - 67 MBThe Roci may have a speed limit now, but the show itself is speeding up! The pace really gets going this week as we get more information about the Roci's surroundings, about the Mao family, about Naomi's loyalties, and about Holden's focus.
Tightbeam #12: Synchronicity
June 02, 2018 21:49 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBLife-changing events are often created by the right person being in the right place at the right time, and in this episode of the Expanse, we see various ways in which this plays out. Join us as we discuss Holden's state of mind, the Behemoth crew's decisions, and much more in this episode of The Tightbeam!
Tightbeam #11: A Leave of Absence
May 28, 2018 17:12 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBRob (a.k.a. Forlath Grey, @Forlath), from the webcomic "The Reach," joins us this week to discuss the Roci's additonal crew, Naomi's leave of absence, and a certain mess caused by someone who should have slowed down sooner.
Tightbeam #10: A Knight’s Offering
May 20, 2018 23:03 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAvasarala's comment about Holden wanting as a boy to grow up to be a knight comes to fruition. We break down a lot of great moments this week, so be sure not to miss this episode of The Tightbeam!
Tightbeam #9: Good Coffee Can Save the World
May 14, 2018 18:59 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThe Roci crew reaches their destination while things get heated on the UNN Agatha King. Join us as we look at the latest episode of season three, "Triple Point."
Tightbeam #8: The Skin of My Enemy
May 07, 2018 00:15 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBNearly every character gets a sobering lesson in who their enemy really is in this week's episode as season three kicks into high gear.
Tightbeam #7: Assured Destruction
April 30, 2018 18:57 - 188 BytesJoin the Tightbeam crew as we look at the latest episode, "Assured Destruction."
Tightbeam #6: Tools of War
April 23, 2018 21:48 - 188 BytesIn this season's second episode, we see the tools of war manifest in many ways, whether by politics, through weaponry and tactics, or by literal tools (oops!). Join us as we discuss "IFF" on The Tightbeam!
Tightbeam #5: More Fight or Flight
April 17, 2018 16:51 - 28.6 MBShannon's back as we discuss more of the season three premiere, "Fight or Flight."
Tightbeam #4: You Should Try Tea
April 13, 2018 14:58 - 36.6 MBSeason three is here! We take a look at the season premiere, "Fight or Flight."
Tightbeam #3: The Coming of Tiamat
April 09, 2018 17:06 - 44.8 MBThis week we discuss the announcement of the eighth novel, Tiamat's Wrath, while we count the days until season three!
The Tightbeam #2: Overview of Season Two
April 04, 2018 21:15 - 54.3 MBAndrea, Erik, Lou, and Shannon look back at season two of The Expanse.
The Tightbeam #1: Season One Overview
March 28, 2018 12:00 - 45.5 MBWelcome to The Tightbeam, covering the critically-acclaimed television and novel series, The Expanse! In our first episode, we prepare ourselves for the upcoming season three premiere by looking back at our favorite moments from season one.
The Tightbeam #0: Introduction
March 12, 2018 12:00 - 20.3 MBWelcome to the newest RandomChatter Network podcast, The Tightbeam! This podcast covers The Expanse, both the television series on the Syfy and Space networks, and the series of novels by James S. A. Corey. In this first episode, we introduce the hosts and discuss what to expect from future episodes of The Tightbeam. Don't miss the premiere of The Expanse's third season, coming April 11th!