What happens when you throw together a troublemaker, a boy scout, a Star Trek optimist, and a asthmatic bowling ally janitor?

You get Rick Tumlinson.

As prolific a speaker as he is, there are parts of Rick's story that you haven't heard yet.

I was surprised, but not surprised.

The first part drops tonight, with the conclusion to the series coming next week.

(No need to fear... if you are otherwise occupied collecting confections with costumed children, the interview will be available when you return!)

Tonight, Tuesday October 31, 8 pm east/5 pm west

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By grasping the past's challenges and choices, we can chart a better course for tomorrow, sowing the seeds for the future's space companies. Ignite your curiosity, understand the past, and help shape the future with us.

Don't worry. If you missed episodes 1 through 10. You can jump in to the series anywhere, and catch the previously released episodes any time on YouTube