254 - An Advocate of Crazy (with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen)
Episode Date: August 27, 2026Jake and Anthony are joined by Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, Former Associate Administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and leader of ETH Zurich Spa...
Two friends, two beers, and a casual conversation about space. Landing monthly in your podcast feed.
259 episodes transcribedJake and Anthony are joined by Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, Former Associate Administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and leader of ETH Zurich Spa...
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