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Today the Late Crew discusses the first Chinese Air Taxi (09:25), the U.S. Space Force awards $13.7 billion to Blue Origin, SpaceX and ULA (13:15), Amazon’s Project Kuiper set to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink (22:19), a Hero rat sets Guinness World Record for detecting landmines (33:45), and Gen Robert E. Lee surrenders at Appomattox on 9 April 1865 (46:25).
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My guest today is Air Force Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Michelle “Taz” Zayatz. Michelle grew up in Pittsfield, MA and graduated from Taconic High School. In 1982 she joined the Air Force with an Air Force Specialty Code of 276 Aerospace Control and Warning System. Her first assignment was to the 667th Air Control and Warning Squadron at Hofn Air Station, Iceland in 1982. After completing that remote tour she was assigned to the 2nd Communications Squadron at Buckley Air National Guard base in Colorado. During this assignment, she met and married her husband, Allen. In 1986, Michelle separated from Active Duty and accompanied her husband as he finished his Active Duty career in the Air Force. Throughout their subsequent PCS moves, she continued her career by joining the Air National Guard in MS, NY and CO. In 1998, she transferred from the COANG to the Air Force Reserves and became a founding member of the 8th Space Warning Squadron at Buckley AFB. In 2006, Michelle moved to the 310th Space Group at Schriever AFB. In 2007, she requested to be reassigned to stand up the new 310th Mission Support Group in Denver. Chief Zayatz retired in 2011.
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Today the Late Crew discusses how Boeing's Starliner may fly again (04:47), Booz Allen unveils ‘Brilliant Swarms’ satellite concept for missile defense (12:05), those ‘Hegseth bodyguards’ are actually there for the ‘Doomsday’ plane (22:52), how Ranger School is scrapping traditional pushups and situps for functional fitness test (29:05), a proposal to tie soldiers’ promotions more to job proficiency (38:44), and the creation of the Air Force Academy on 1 April 1954 (50:59).
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Today the Late Crew talks about how much the returning astronauts will get paid (03:50), Star Catcher sends electricity across an NFL football field in key space power-beaming test (16:23), Boeing awarded $20B to build the F-47 (26:20), the Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base (38:09), and the end of the Battle of Iwo Jima on 25 Mar 1945 (58:43).
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In this week’s slightly-later-than-scheduled formation, the Late Crew breaks down the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon’s return to Earth—and yes, we’re still calling it one of the coolest ways to clock out (03:54). We dive into the latest drama in Space Force news as Congress dusts off the idea of a Space National Guard, proving that bipartisanship is still possible—at least in orbit (14:39).
Then, we get into the bizarre decision to strip race and gender references from Arlington’s cemetery website—because apparently, whitewashing history is still a thing in 2025 (28:31). Miss USA and Army 1st Lt. Alma Cooper gives us some actual hope, after inspiring 4,000+ California students with a blend of pageantry, purpose, and boots-on-the-ground badassery (47:38). And finally, we rewind to the dark origin of the War Relocation Authority, created on March 18, 1942—because not all history deserves a “like” (54:27).
Whether you're here for space podcasts, news for vets, or just vibing with one of the best space podcasts led by actual Air Force and Space Force veterans, this one checks all the boxes.
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This week, the crew is joined by retired Air Force CMSgt Michelle Zayatz, who immediately upgrades the brainpower and sarcasm levels in the room. First up, Butch and Suni return from the ISS like the seasoned astronauts they are—unflinching, underslept, and probably annoyed at Houston’s playlist (27:04). Then we cover the Intuitive Machines moon lander, which decided the best place to nap was sideways on the lunar south pole—SpaceX, take notes? (36:53)
Things get spicy when two active-duty soldiers and an Army vet are indicted for allegedly passing secrets to China (43:21)—not exactly the space force podcast content we wanted, but definitely the News for Vets you need. We also break down why the Army is losing nearly a quarter of its Soldiers in the first two years, and no, it’s not because they forgot where they parked (54:39). Finally, we salute CMSgt Richard Etchberger—who turned a classified mission into a Medal of Honor moment on March 11, 1968 (1:08:38). This guy was the real deal.
If you're here for space podcasts, weird moon landings, and Air Force veterans roasting both Congress and the cosmos, you’ve found the best podcast about space (according to our moms and a few retired colonels).
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Strap in, butterbars and space nerds—this week’s Late For Changeover is your rocket-fueled ride through the week’s weirdest, wildest, and most WTF headlines. The crew dissects Elon Musk’s latest philosophical smoke session on the Joe Rogan Experience, then launches into how the Blue Ghost moon lander pulled off a lunar touchdown worthy of a slow clap from Neil Armstrong’s ghost.
But wait—there’s more! The Air Force Academy gets caught red-handed (again) in a cheating scandal that would make your squadron commander cry. Meanwhile, West Point’s favorite repeat offender is back in hot water (for the third time), and the Supreme Court continues its streak of ghosting military malpractice cases. To top it all off, we get into the Blue Origin all-woman space flight—aka, the future of space travel finally arriving in boots and eyeliner—and a look back at the brutal brilliance of the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. It’s a full stack of orbital chaos, legal limbo, and historic dogfights—with just the right amount of snark.
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Buckle up, buttercup—this week the Late Crew takes a sarcastic stroll through the Pentagon's most recent "great ideas" and military headlines you won’t hear on your average space podcast or NPR snoozefest. First up: meet Lt Gen Dan "No Relation to Dean" Cain, a top contender for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, whose name sounds like he was born to kick doors in. Then it’s a quick dip into the soggy heroics of the Kentucky National Guard, who airlifted nearly 300 folks out of a flood with the calm of seasoned pros and the urgency of a Friday liberty call.
The gang also unpacks why troops bringing families to South Korea are getting a longer stay (guess who’s not thrilled?), plus why Trump’s still beefing with Boeing over Air Force One like it’s a particularly petty divorce. Finally, we rewind to the USS Monitor’s Civil War commissioning—because nothing says “military innovation” like an ironclad that looked like a floating hatbox. It's all here: leadership drama, heroic lift-offs (sadly, not SpaceX), and enough insider banter to qualify as unofficial News for Vets.
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This week on Late For Changeover, we break down why the current Artemis 3 moon landing plan is starting to look like a NASA-powered gamble with a lunar jackpot—or a cosmic faceplant. From moon boots to frostbite, we then head to Alaska where military rescue teams spent January in full chaos mode, proving once again that “no-fail mission” is code for “hope your snowmobile starts.”
Meanwhile, the Army swipes $151 million in BAS funds from soldiers and doesn’t even use it for food. (That’s right—less chow, same PT standards.) Over in the Navy, SEALs continue training in some of the worst water this side of a Taco Bell bathroom, and we finish strong with a deep dive into the start of the Battle of Iwo Jima—because no episode’s complete without a nod to gritty, boots-on-the-ground history. Whether you’re into space risk, rescue ops, or just military bureaucracy gone wild, this one’s for you. It’s a space podcast, a News for Vets roundup, and your favorite irreverent briefing all rolled into one.
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This week on Late For Changeover, the crew asks the hard-hitting question: can an Army First Sergeant throw a Super Bowl party in a war zone and still make formation the next morning? (Spoiler: probably, but you’ll regret asking.) We then pivot to Trump’s take on the Iron Dome—because nothing says “strategic defense” like naming it after a Marvel sequel—and dig into the VA’s ongoing love affair with handing out pills like it's a post-deployment candy buffet.
The episode takes a darker turn as we look at the real cost of overmedication for veterans, with a disturbing deep dive into the VA’s prescription of opioids and benzos—and the higher mortality rates that come with it. On a brighter note (kinda), Fort Bragg is back in the headlines, and we revisit Operation Homecoming, the 1973 POW return that had more feels than a reunion episode of Band of Brothers. If you're into News for Vets, military chaos, and darkly funny takes on defense policy, consider this your weekly dose of unfiltered truth (hold the benzos).
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This week, the Late Crew takes off with the Air Force’s latest adventure: deportation flights featuring onboard Ravens—yes, actual Air Marshals with attitude, not Edgar Allan Poe’s spirit animals. Then it’s on to the new dress and grooming standards, where we try to figure out if the Air Force is going for “warfighter chic” or just slowly turning into a JROTC fashion blog.
The Pentagon decides it's done with “Identity Months,” which probably means the morale PowerPoints just got shorter, and we check out the Government Travel Card audit—aka, who’s been buying sushi and spa days on Uncle Sam’s dime. Plus, we go full Price Is Right with the Military Auction Game, and wrap things up with a dive into the Yalta Conference, where world leaders divided the globe like a Risk board. Whether you're here for the hot takes or the historical hot messes, this is your one-stop News for Vets shop—minus the SpaceX updates (this time).
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Buckle your harness and cue the ‘80s rock anthems—the Late Crew is firing up the VHS player to relive Iron Eagle (1986), the movie that dared to ask: “What if a teenager stole a fighter jet and the Air Force just… rolled with it?” It’s a full-throttle breakdown of this Cold War fever dream, complete with impossibly clean flight suits, cassette-tape mission planning, and enough plot holes to fit a C-130 through.
We roast the uniforms, salute the F-16 dogfights, and ask the real questions—like how did this Top Gun knockoff become low-key holy scripture for a generation of future Space Force recruits? Whether you’re a diehard fan of ‘80s military flicks or just in it for the unauthorized international incidents, this episode has all the laugh-out-loud breakdowns and salty insights you’d expect from a crew of veteran misfits. Welcome to your new favorite space force podcast that has nothing to do with space—but everything to do with the vibe.
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This week on Late For Changeover, the crew dives helmet-first into Trump’s latest military move—tapping a former Space Force officer to be the next Air Force Undersecretary. That’s right: from orbit to office politics. Is this the start of a galactic takeover or just another “space guy” trying to get a better parking spot at the Pentagon? Either way, it’s one giant leap for space force podcast content.
Then we tackle the eternal Marine Corps debate—beards or bust? (Spoiler: it's still bust.) We also break down a new report claiming military pay actually stacks up against civilian gigs (cue laughter from junior enlisted), and finally, we raise the metaphorical “Cuckold Flag” and sail into the weirdest corner of military history. It’s policy, paychecks, and petty symbolism—served up with sarcasm, snark, and a side of News for Vets.
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The Late Crew is back and launching straight into orbit—politically speaking—as the Space Force gets a front-row seat at the 60th presidential inauguration. Are they guarding satellites or just vibing in formation? Either way, it's another win for space force podcast material. Then we pivot to the Air Force’s latest idea: more inspections! Because nothing boosts morale like another surprise visit from the checklist mafia.
Meanwhile, the Army somehow hits 30,000 recruits already this year (did someone finally update the recruiting posters?), and we round things out with a nostalgic dive into the music that defined the Global War on Terror. From barracks iPods to convoy playlists, we crank the volume on the tracks that carried a generation through deployments and dumb decisions. It's patriotic chaos, powered by caffeine, dark humor, and just enough insight to get flagged by your old First Sergeant.
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New year, same chaos. The Late Crew kicks off 2025 by teeing off on the new TGL golf competition—because what’s more futuristic than glow-in-the-dark golf with pro athletes and giant screens? Then it’s a salute to a true badass: a WWII Army nurse who just turned 105 and could probably still outpace your morning PT.
We also check in with the Space Force, who’ve fallen head-over-moon for their new fitness watch (because nothing says warfighter readiness like counting your orbital steps). Plus, there’s a psychedelic therapy turf war brewing in Colorado, and in a plot twist straight out of a space news podcast, a chunk of space debris crashes down in Kenya—missing a village but definitely hitting our radar. It’s News for Vets with a cosmic twist and just the right amount of side-eye.
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This week, the Late Crew launches straight into the galaxy-brained idea from Trump’s NASA pick: boots on the Moon, Mars, or wherever the next Space McDonald’s opens. Yep, according to him, it’s only a matter of time before the military starts posting troops in orbit—because if there's one thing the Space Force needs, it's mandatory mustache regs in zero gravity. Speaking of futures in uniform, the DoD reports most girls don’t think they’d succeed in the military—so naturally, the crew digs into what’s broken, what’s improving, and who’s really still gatekeeping the chow hall.
Then it’s a toast to progress as the Air Force names its first female SERE specialist as Chief Master Sergeant (about damn time), and the Space Force drops the hottest new concept in military onboarding: its very own boot camp. Rounding out the ep is a deep-cut history lesson from 1941, when Admiral Nimitz took command of the Pacific Fleet and basically told the Japanese Navy to hold his beer. It's offbeat, off-script, and unapologetically aimed at space force veterans, Air Force vets, and anyone who prefers their military news with a side of sarcasm.
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This week, the Late Crew is all gas, no brake checks, starting with a flying taxi that spins, strafes, and probably violates several laws of physics thanks to a wild new propulsion system. It's basically the lovechild of a drone and a sci-fi fever dream, and we are here for it. Next up: junior enlisted troops are finally getting a serious pay raise in 2025—because nothing says “we see you” like slightly more money for ramen and rent.
Then it’s on to some eyebrow-raising Navy news: physically fit sailors might get a pass on body comp standards soon (sorry, tape test fans). We also tip our caps to the new Jeep Wrangler that throws it back to the 1941 Willys MB—because nothing sells better than nostalgia in camo. And finally, we hop in the time machine for a quick spin through the 1898 Treaty of Paris, which wrapped up the Spanish-American War and handed the U.S. some serious global real estate. It’s military tradition, tech innovation, and tactical sarcasm—aka your go-to space force podcast that occasionally talks about, but always salutes, News for Vets.
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This week on Late For Changeover, the crew welcomes former Marine, retired police sergeant, and all-around badass Graham Dunne—just in time to debate the only question that truly divides America: what’s the best Thanksgiving side dish? (Spoiler: someone’s wrong, and it’s probably you.) Graham dishes on his time behind the badge, the true-life chaos that inspired his book The Jagged Blue Line, and how he's now helping folks sharpen their skills over at RagnarTactical.com.
Naturally, we couldn’t let a cop-turned-author walk away without a challenge, so we throw Graham into the gauntlet with the Police Movie Game—because nothing says “thank you for your service” like testing your action flick IQ. It’s one part News for Vets, one part tactical wisdom, and all the irreverent fun you expect from the military-veteran corner of the internet. This might not be your typical space force podcast, but if you’re into real stories, sharp takes, and dark humor served with stuffing, you’re in the right place.
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This week on Late For Changeover, the crew tackles the usual: space smells, stolen weapons, and side dishes that could start a war. We kick off with NASA tracking an asteroid roughly the size of your average football field—because apparently Earth wasn’t stressed enough already. Then we pivot to the ISS, where astronauts caught a whiff of something weird coming from a Russian spacecraft. Spoiler: it wasn’t vodka or victory.
Back on Earth, the Army lost 31 pistols and is now offering $15K for help finding them (because nothing says “secure facility” like a Craigslist bounty), and a former Navy officer got caught stealing $850K in military gear. We also settle one of the most heated debates in modern history: What’s the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish? Finally, we serve up a look at three historic battles fought on Turkey Day—because nothing says “gratitude” like musket fire. It’s chaotic, it’s irreverent, and it’s the only space news podcast where tactical analysis meets cranberry sauce. Welcome to the best kind of News for Vets.
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This week on Late For Changeover, we’re talking robot arms in space, sniffing out nukes, and the Pentagon’s legendary streak of failing audits like it’s going for gold in financial incompetence. Northrop Grumman is gearing up to launch a satellite repair robot with actual arms in 2026—so basically WALL-E meets Top Secret Clearance. Meanwhile, the Space Force has deployed a robot that can literally smell nuclear material. We’re not saying Skynet is real… but maybe keep an eye on your Roomba.
We also salute a badass Air Force captain who just became the first woman in service history to receive the Silver Star, then roast the Pentagon for failing its seventh audit in a row. (Honestly, at this point, we’re just impressed by the consistency.) And to wrap it all up, we throw it back to 1863 with President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address—because even after 160 years, you can’t beat brevity, battlefield speeches, and four score-level shade. This is the space force podcast that blends tactical tech, historical hot takes, and News for Vets you actually want to hear.
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