On this episode we remember the valiant efforts of Glynn Lunney: the NASA engineer who walked the Apollo 13 astronauts through the steps required to save their treacherous mission. Later in the episode, we discuss the potential for an Eclipse On Tap tent at the annual Iceman Cometh race in Traverse City, MI for the 2021 edition of the race. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 43 - It's Not A Miracle, We Just Decided To Go

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we kicks things off we yet another fantastic sampling of Ecliptic Brewing beer! This time it was a blackberry and meyer lemon ale brewed with fellow Portlandians, Von Ebert Brewing. Cheers! We segway into the sad news of Michael Collins passing. The Apollo 11 astronaut will forever be remembered for his heroics on that fateful mission. In the second half, we discuss the piece of space debris from a Chinese rocket that was in jeopardy of hitting land. We wrap the episode with further discussion surrounding the upcoming "dear Moon" mission. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 44 - Spirit Animal

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we mix it up and host at co-host Nathan's pub, Bob Ross' Canvas, over dinner with the crew including Julia and Lindsey. We provide an update to the EOT cycling team and sample several space beers. In the second half we discuss the current state of space tourism and ponder how soon it will be available to the masses. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 47 - Round Trip Ticket to the Edge of the Earth (feat. Julia & Lindsey)

On this episode, we discuss our upcoming annual mountain biking event: UNDERGROUND-MAN which takes place on 10/2/2021 at 12:00PM. We transition into space news headlined mainly by the Inspiration 4 launch. In the second half, we chat about the state of VR and how it could bring people closer to Space than ever before. All this while sipping on three fantastic brews from Ecliptic Brewing! Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 48 - Eve of Underground-Man

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we are grateful to sample four different Ecliptic Brewing beers, including a very special edition 'Batch 5000' in honor of the space-themed brewery's 5000th batch of beer. We discuss the recent, and unfortunate, demolition of an Apollo-era Saturn IB booster and segway into discussion surrounding the recent drop of alien/UFO information released by the Pentagon. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 4/8/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 53 - Apollo-Era Relics Deserve Better

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we discuss a plethora of space news including the recent results of the Planetary Science Decadal Survey: a report of planetary scientists' requests for NASA's funding. In this particular edition, Uranus was marked highest priority and plans to send an orbiter and probe are in the works! We also share the news of Dr. Gordon Telepun's (better known as Solar Eclipse Timer) recent book release! The book, titled "Eclipse Day 2024 & More! How to Enjoy, Observe, and Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse" walks you through all the steps required to become a true eclipse chaser. All this and more while sipping on a few tasty Ecliptic Brewing Moon Room brews and of course, an Underberg at the break. e sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 5/26/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 54 - Uranus is Getting a Probe

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap we catch up after a short summer hiatus filled with plenty of trips and great experiences. We cover the first full images produced by the amazing James Webb Space Telescope and marvel at its capabilities. In the 2nd half, following a #BergBreak, we discuss updates to NASA's Artemis 1 project, which is set to launch on 8/29/22. All of this and more while sipping two fantastic Ecliptic Brewing beers. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 8/22/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 56 - James Webb's First Images & Artemis' Maiden Voyage

On this episode, we kick things off by providing some recent updates to the Eclipse on Tap cycling team. We transition into spirited discussion surrounding the NASA Artemis 1 launch and SLS program. In the second half, we discuss the recent dearMoon Mission candidate reveal. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 12/9/22. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 59 - Artemis Just Reset the Bar

On this epsiode of Eclipse on Tap we kick things off discussing plans for the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse now that we are less than one year out until the big event! Later, we share updates from from our start-of-season cycling race: Barry Roubaix and tease plans for this years upcoming Grattan Race Series. We wrap with discussion surrounding the highly anticipated first launch of the fully integrated SpaceX Starship rocket. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 4/28/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 63 - The Countdown Begins: One Year Out

On this episode, we kick things off with well wishes to our great friends at Ecliptic Brewing, who served up the last pints at their brewpub in November. We continue discussion with a review of team Eclipse on Tap's end-of-season mountain bike race, Iceman. In the second half, we pay our respects to the late Apollo-era legends, Frank Borman & Ken Mattingly. We wrap with updates on the paper-mache alien saga that is still somehow making headlines.

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 11/11/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 69 - Iceman Review, Ecliptic's Final Pub Brew, & Apollo Legends' Adieu

On this episode, we bring on special guest, RaceChaserDad and celebrate his retirement from work and learn about what he has planned in the near future. 

We recap the recent 2nd launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket and as always, bring you up to speed on the latest alien happenings. 

In the 2nd half, we begin planning out our 2024 total solar eclipse experience. The key will be to remain fluid as we take next steps towards cementing a working plan.

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios on 12/1/23. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 70 - A Delta Flight to the Sun

On this episode, we welcome back a special guest to the podcast: Bryan Obermeyer, organizer of the Grattan Race Series and Eclipse on Tap cycling team's Director Sportif. The Grattan Race Series is entering its 44th year this May of bringing premier exhibition road racing to west Michigan at Grattan Raceway in Grattan Twp, MI.

In the first half, we hype up the upcoming 2024 Grattan Race Series and share a few space-theme beers. Most importantly, we provide updates to our fluid 2024 totality plan. After further consideration, we have ultimately decided to rent an RV!

In the second half, we reminisce over fun cycling experiences over the years at Grattan, talk about the 2099 eclipse that will pass right over the raceway, and close out with a tasty Underbru.

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live a Pub39A Studios on 2/26/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 71 - Totality Chase in a Mobile Base (feat. Bryan Obermeyer)

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we bring the hype! Solar eclipse totality is approximately two weeks out and we can't believe it's already here. We discuss our eclipse kick off event featuring the release of "Totality Tour" ale with our friends at Speciation Ales. The event takes place on 4/4 at Speciation and we hope to see you there!

In the second half, we discuss the recent version 3 SpaceX Starship launch and its implications on human space travel in the future.

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live a Pub39A Studios on 3/23/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 72 - Two Weeks Until Totality

On this special episode of Eclipse on Tap, we record live from the Totality Tour event at Speciation Artisan Ales in Grand Rapids, MI. The event kicked off the upcoming total solar eclipse and featured a beer release called "Totality Tour" brewed by Speciation Artisan Ales in collaboration with Eclipse on Tap! 

We feature several guests and capture their excitement surrounding the upcoming celestial event. We hope you are able to make it into the path of totality on April 8th!

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live at Speciation Artisan Ales on 4/4/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 73 - Totality Tour Begins (live from Speciation Artisan Ales)

It’s the eve of totality, folks!

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from our RV in New Castle, IN on 4/7/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 74 - Eve of Totality (live from the RV)

Today we witnessed totality 2024. New Castle, IN provided us with the most perfect day we could have ever imagined! What an incredible day it was.

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from our RV in New Castle, IN on 4/8/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 75 - Totality was Reality! (live from the RV)

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick things off with a recap of the northern lights that were visible in much of the United States earlier in the month and share updates with how this year's Grattan Race Series is going. In the second half, we discuss the 30th anniversary of the 1994 UFO sighting in West Michigan and go down the rabbit hole of what is beyond.

Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 5/23/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 76 - Post Totality Life

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we welcome first time guest, Don Lee to Pub 39A Studios and welcome back Bryan Oberymeyer to discuss their 2024 totality experience in Ohio. From seeking out mountain bike trails in advance, to finding the perfect spot for viewing totality, their stories provide great conversation on Episode 77. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 6/6/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 77 - All Trails Lead to the Eclipse (feat. Don Lee & Bryan Obermeyer)

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick off with discussion surrounding the Grattan Race Series and David's recent stage win! In the second half we transition conversation to SpaceX's next Starship test launch where they will attempt to "catch" the booster within the chopstick-like arms of the gantry. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 7/26/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 78 - Grattan Winds Down & Starship Ramps Up

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we kick things off with a shout out to our upcoming collaboration event with Underberg and Speciation Artisan Ales: the 2024 UnderBru release! The event will take place on 9/28/24 from 12-6PM at Speciation Ales on Wealthy St in Grand Rapids, so be there! We discuss the stranded astronauts on the ISS and their potential laundry problem and then transition discussion into recent UAP sightings. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 9/13/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 79 - Zero Gravity, Zero Laundry: Life on the ISS

On this episode, we kick things off by sampling our 2024 collaboration brew produced with Speciation Artisan Ales and Underberg: UnderBru! The event was a great success and we enjoy reminiscing while discussing the ale. We transition discussion to SpaceX's incredible test flight number 5 of its massive Starship rocket. In the second half, we talk cycling with a review of the season finale race: Iceman Cometh Challenge. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 11/8/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 80 - Catching a Twenty Story Building in Midair

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we reflect on what was a wonderful 2024. We reminisce the eclipse event in April, look forward to 2025, and mix in some space news & cycling discussion, too. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 12/12/24. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 81 - The Year of the Eclipse Comes to a Close

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, discuss both the Blue Origin New Glenn and SpaceX Starship launches occurring on the same day, hype up the March 2025 total lunar eclipse, and revisit the infamous "Tic-Tac" UFO's. Available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 1/24/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 82 - BOGO Heavy Lift Rocket Launches!

On this special episode of Eclipse on Tap, eclipse expert Dr. Gordon Telepun joins us to analyze data he collected during the 2024 total solar eclipse. From weather patterns to the biochemistry of your eye to the temperature changes and beyond, Dr. Telepun breaks down complex data in an incredibly digestible way. Note: this episode is best viewed as a video, which can be found on our YouTube channel. Also available on your favorite podcast platforms. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 2/20/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 83 - When Science Meets Spectacle: Decoding the 2024 Solar Eclipse (feat. Dr. Gordon Telepun)

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we reminisce the 2024 total solar eclipse after elapsing the 1 year anniversary while discussing the recent total lunar eclipse. We provide podcast updates from celebrating a big wedding to launching a go kart racing team. Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 4/3/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 84 - Reliving Totality Under a Crimson Moon

On this episode of Eclipse on Tap, we are thrilled to bring Gary Ryan onto the show. Gary and his wife Theresa Cliff-Ryan are the owners of VIE 13 Kustom Apparel, a Rockford, MI based custom cycling kit designer & manufacturer. Naturally, VIE 13 is what the Eclipse on Tap cycling team rides in, of which Gary is a fellow member! He and his family joined us for the 2024 eclipse and here, we look back on fond memories and then turn our eyes to 2028 where a total solar eclipse will bisect his home country of Australia! Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 5/30/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 85 - Totality Down Under: 2024 Reflect & 2028 Up Next (feat. Gary Ryan)

On this episode, we feature special guest Mark Williams. Mark serves in the United States Navy as an F-18 pilot. He shares incredible insights about what it is like to fly a jet, how it feels to take off from an air craft carrier, and how he was able to fly his jet during the 2017 total solar eclipse! Give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap [Episode recorded live from Pub 39A on 7/18/25. Produced by Matt Deighton]



Episode 86 - Jetting Through Totality (feat. Mark Williams)

On this episode, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss the recent "Totality Collection" cycling kit and provide an update to the team happenings. Conversation transitions into discussion surrounding the recent SpaceX "Starhopper" test and NASA Orion's booster hold-down test. Things get comical when the uncommon questions get asked and answered. All right here in Episode 36. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 36 - Asking The Questions That Others Don't

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, co-hosts Matt, David, & Nathan discuss the recent SpaceX Crew-1 mission while enjoying a delicious new Vega series IPA from Ecliptic Brewing. In the second half, the conversation turns towards theorizing what it would feel like to float in outer space. The podcast wraps with some spirited discussion over plans for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 38 - Thalassophobia in Outer Space?

On this episode of Eclipse On Tap, we were grateful to have Ben Blake & Jeremy Schumann of The POFU Podcast join us. We discuss the recent SpaceX SN8 test launch in Boca Chica, TX and enjoy various space beers including one from our good friends at Broad Leaf Local Beer. In the second half, we get deep into conversation about aliens and extraterrestrial life. Be sure to give us a follow on our social media pages at @eclipseontap and check out our website at www.eclipseontap.space [Episode recorded live at Pub39A Studios. Produced by Matt Deighton]

Episode 39 - Talking Finance, Spacecraft, and Aliens (feat. Ben & Jeremy of The POFU Podcast)

The original casual, conversational podcast about eclipses of all kinds and space in general. Along with occasional guests, we hope to spread our enthusiasm and excitement for eclipses and other celestial events (while enjoying tasty beer, of course). This excitement originally stems back to our 2017 total solar eclipse experience and now we are hooked! So, crack open a cold one and join us in making totality a reality!

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