Latest Shetland Podcast Episodes
Episode 19 - A Catch Up with the CEO of SaxaVord Spaceport Frank Strang
Radio Saxa Vord - February 25, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingOn this weeks episode Bryden and Emily speak to the CEO of the SaxaVord Spaceport, returning guest Frank Strang, to talk about all the exciting things going on, including the spaceport license.
Episode 18 - We're Back
Radio Saxa Vord - February 11, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this first episode of Radio Saxavord in 2024, join Emily and Bryden as they recap SaxaVord Spaceport's 2023 highlights, covering operations, events and cosmic milestones. Get a quick dive into the year's stellar moments with this bite-sized space update! Music at the end of the episode by Jim...
Episode 17 - Access to Orbit from Unst (feat. Robin Brand)
Radio Saxa Vord - October 15, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode of Radio SaxaVord we chat with Robin Brand, a space enthusiast with a remarkable history and a profound influence on the space exploration landscape. Robin shares his personal space odyssey, starting from his early years living in Unst during the late 1950's, including a unique s...
Episode 16 - The Unst Tunnel Action Group (feat. Alice Matthewson and Alec Priest)
Radio Saxa Vord - October 01, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week we hear from Alice Matthewson and Alec Priest from the Unst Tunnel Action Group. You will be able to learn all about the amazing campaigning and fundraising going on in the north isles of Shetland to get fixed links to the mainland. Follow the link below if you would like to support th...
Episode 15 - SaxaVord at the Tall Ships (feat. Ruaraidh Galbraith)
Radio Saxa Vord - September 10, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Bryden chats to Ruaraidh Galbraith from SaxaVord Spaceport about the recent Tall Ships events in Shetland. The Tall Ships visited Shetland at the end of July and a large festival was put on to showcase the best of Shetland talent, industry and produce. SaxaVord Spaceport were delighted...
Episode 14 - SaxaVord at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Radio Saxa Vord - August 27, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this weeks episode Emily and Bryden discuss SaxaVord Spaceport's time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is an annual motorsport festival which is held on the Goodwood estate in the south of England. Our team were honoured to be invited to exhibit in the FutureLab exhibition at the event.
Episode 13 - From the Bronze Age to the Space Age (feat. Katie O'Connell)
Radio Saxa Vord - August 13, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week we have a talk from Archaeologist, Katie O'Connell. This talk happened during SaxaVord Spaceports open day during UnstFest, following a very exciting press release that reports a Bronze age burial site to have been found at the SaxaVord Launch site. Music this week is by Emily Strang.
Episode 12 - History of the Launch Site (feat. Chris Dyer and Debbie Strang)
Radio Saxa Vord - July 30, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Emily and Bryden take you to the Unst Fest live talk from Chris Dyer, an archaeologist and military historian. He takes us through the times of the vikings all the way through to when the site was taken over by the RAF in a very detailed talk in front of an audience of over 100 people ...
Episode 11 - Tall Ships 2023 (feat. Emma Miller)
Radio Saxa Vord - June 25, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Bryden and Emily speak to Emma Miller the Tall Ships Races Project Manager. Emma gives us the low down on what to expect at this years Tall Ships Races in Lerwick, she also tells us what this festival means to Shetland as well as a bit of background into the races themselves. Music fro...
Episode 10 - Engine Testing with Hyimpulse (feat. Christian Schmierer)
Radio Saxa Vord - May 28, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this week's episode Emily and Bryden chat to Christian Schmierer from Hyimpulse. Christian discussed the ongoing engine tests being carried out in Shetland. Music from Peter Wood.
Episode 09 - Chief Operating Officer (feat. Debbie Strang)
Radio Saxa Vord - May 14, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Bryden and Emily talk to Debbie Strang, SaxaVord Spaceport's Chief Operating Officer. This is the second time Debbie has been on the podcast and so we hear about all the updates from her side of the job since she was last on - events that she's been to, people that SaxaVord have hosted...
Episode 08 - Shetland Tourism (feat. Steve Mathieson)
Radio Saxa Vord - April 23, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Emily and Bryden are joined by Visit Scotland Island Manager, Steve Mathieson. Steve talks about the tourism industry in Shetland and what makes it unique. We also hear from Steve about the impact that he believes SaxaVord Spaceport will have on the Shetland tourism industry and why th...
Episode 07 - Bright Ascension (feat. Andrew Nairn)
Radio Saxa Vord - April 09, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Emily and Bryden chat to Andrew Nairn from Bright Ascension. This company offer mission ready software in space and on the ground and are based in Dundee. We will hear why it is important to have small businesses offering unique services like this to create a successful space eco-syste...
Episode 06 - SaxaVord Spaceport on Tour (feat. Mason Robbins)
Radio Saxa Vord - March 26, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this weeks episode, we hear from returning guest - Dr Mason Robbins. Mason is SaxaVord Spaceports Education Officer and will be chatting to us about the recent 'Space 102 Day' and what he and Bryden got up to whilst down in England for a week. Music is by Steven Spence.
Episode 05 - Space Scotland (ft. Hina Khan)
Radio Saxa Vord - March 12, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this week's episode Emily and Bryden have a discussion with Hina Khan, Executive Director of Space Scotland. Hina chats about the role Scotland has to play in the global space industry and how important the work at SaxaVord Spaceport really is. Music this week is by Ben Page.
Episode 04 - Range Safety Manager (feat. Russ Webster)
Radio Saxa Vord - February 26, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this weeks episode, Emily and Bryden talk to Russ Webster who is the Range Safety Manager at SaxaVord Spaceport. Russ joined the team in November 2022 and tells us about his experiences prior to joining the company and what a day in his life looks like now. The music this week is a set of ree...
Episode 03 - Up Helly Aa 2023
Radio Saxa Vord - February 12, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Bryden and Emily talk all things Up Helly Aa. Bryden talks about his experiences with the festival and what it meant to him growing up. We also get to hear from Unst locals to learn what this event means to them and the community. Music is the Up Helly Aa Song performed by Peter Wood. ...
Episode 02 - Client Liaison (feat. Callum Ward)
Radio Saxa Vord - January 29, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week Bryden is joined by SaxaVord Spaceport's Client Liaison, Callum Ward. Callum offers the perspective of a young person who has moved to Unst to start working in this exciting industry and shares his story of how he got there. Music this week is from Steven Spence.
Episode 01 - Latitude (feat. Adrien Bourasseau)
Radio Saxa Vord - January 15, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA New Era! In this first episode of the new Radio Saxa Vord format, we are joined by Adrien Bourasseau from Latitude. Latitude have been doing some exciting work in Unst over the last few months and will be returning soon to continue. We will also have music from Steven Spence to finish the epis...
SPECIAL EDITION: RADIO SAXAVORD CHRISTMAS 2022! (feat. Frank Strang and Mark Turnbull)
Radio Saxa Vord - December 28, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Radio Saxa Vord Christmas special is back! This year we are joined by SaxaVord Spaceport CEO - Frank Strang who gives us an overview of the busy year that 2022 has been. We will also welcome Mark Turnbull who is the Manager Distiller of Shetland Reel Gin to talk about his involvement in the ...
Episode 07 - Season Finale!
Radio Saxa Vord - November 27, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis weeks episode Bryden and Emily talk all about what's to come for SaxaVord Spaceport and what we can expect from the future of the podcast! We will also have music from Peter Wood.
Episode 06 - One Year On with the Deputy CEO (feat. Scott Hammond)
Radio Saxa Vord - November 20, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Emily and Bryden welcome back our first ever returning guest - Scott Hammond. Scott is Deputy CEO and Operations Director at SaxaVord Spaceport and will be giving us an update on how the project is progressing and what we should expect to see happening in the coming months. Musi...
Episode 05 - Domestic Site Manager (feat. Steve Carter)
Radio Saxa Vord - November 13, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis week, we join Bryden as he speaks to SaxaVord Domestic Site Manager - Steve Carter. Steve has worked at Saxa Vord Resort and now SaxaVord Spaceport for 10 years and will discuss the change he has seen on site over this time. Steve shares his thoughts on what makes the SaxaVord Spaceport tea...
Episode 04 - Operations Manager (feat. Duncan Swainston)
Radio Saxa Vord - November 06, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Emily and Bryden chat to Saxavord Spaceport Operations Manager, Duncan Swainston. Duncan joined the team full-time at the start of October after a career as an aircraft pilot. Duncan shares anecdotes about growing up in Shetland, his previous work and what his new job will entai...
Episode 03 - Education and Sustainability (feat. Mason Robbins and Sorcha Leavey)
Radio Saxa Vord - October 30, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this week’s episode, Emily and Bryden will introduce you to two of the newest members of the SaxaVord Spaceport team - Mason ‘Doc’ Robbins (Education Officer) and Sorcha Leavey (Sustainability Officer). Mason and Sorcha joined the team in January 2022 and have been working on some very exciti...
Episode 02 - A Visit to Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (feat. Debbie Strang)
Radio Saxa Vord - October 23, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this week’s episode, we join Emily as she chats to SaxaVord Spaceport’s chief operating officer - Debbie Strang. Debbie discusses her role and the trip she took to Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska (PSCA) earlier this year. PSCA is a commercial and military spaceport located on Kodiak Island...
Episode 01 - Updates, Updates and More Updates
Radio Saxa Vord - October 16, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome back to Radio Saxa Vord! In this long-awaited return of the podcast, we hear from Emily and Bryden who update us on the most recent developments at SaxaVord Spaceport. We will hear about Farnborough Space-Comm Expo, the beginning of construction and the inaugural Unst Show Rocket competi...
SPECIAL EDITION: RADIO SAXAVORD CHRISTMAS
Radio Saxa Vord - December 22, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin us for a Radio Saxa Vord Christmas Special! We are joined by CEO of the UK Space Agency, Paul Bate who describes his first few months on the job and what next year is going to look like for the UKSA. We are also joined by Emmy award winning musician and member of Dolly Parton’s band Jim Sal...
Episode 06 - Season Finale (feat. Matjaz Vidmar)
Radio Saxa Vord - October 24, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this final episode of season 2 we recap some of the highlights from the last 6 episodes. This week Bryden and Emily are also joined by Matjaz Vidmar, lecturer in engineering management at the University of Edinburgh. We hear Matjaz talk about his work with SaxaVord Spaceport and his thoughts ...
Episode 05 - Lockheed Martin (feat. Nik Smith)
Radio Saxa Vord - October 10, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this week's episode of Radio Saxa Vord, we are joined by Nik Smith - Director of Lockheed Martin Space UK. Nik talks all about Lockheed's work with SaxaVord Spaceport and tells us what the next few months have in store. Music this week is 'The Stone of Destiny' by Paul Anderson.
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