June 16, 2022
ESA Astronaut Tim Peake joins us to discuss the wonderful new Pixar film Lightyear.
Ben Wheatley reports back from the Leicester Square Premiere at Cineworld...which he shared with Taika Waitiki and Chris Evans among others.
Tim Peake speaks to Ben Wheatley for The Cosmic Shed podcast
"While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source."
Lightyear is in cinemas from July 17th in the UK and we recommend you find yourself a screening as soon as you can but feel free to listen to this episode of The Cosmic Shed podcast before you do as it is spoiler free.
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![Ilan Eshkeri - Space Station Earth]()
March 26, 2022
Ilan Eshkeri's Space Station Earth with Tim Peake comes to the Royal Albert Hall on May 15th 2022. Ilan joins our Andrew to talk about this stunning new live event which promises to take audiences on a film and audio journey to see Earth and Space through the eyes of astronauts on the International Space Station.
Tim Peake joins Ilan Eshkeri for Space Station Earth in May 2022
As well as talking about Space Station Earth, Ilan and Andrew discuss Ilan's other work which includes winning a BAFTA for his narrative score for Ghost of Tsushima, scoring films like Stardust and Still Alice and his most recent work for the BBC Natural History Unit, A Perfect Planet.
Award winning composer Ilan Eshkeri
Sit back, relax (once you've got your tickets) and listen as Ilan Eshkeri comes to The Cosmic Shed podcast.
show notes
Ilan Eshkeri has a website here
Space Station Earth has a website here
You can view the trailer here
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![Those BBC Winter Watch Hedgehogs]()
January 27, 2022
The Cosmic Shed has hosted some fairly big names over the years from Tim Peake and Nichelle Nichols to Benedict Cumberbatch and Alice Roberts but right now, the shed is housing a litter of hedgehogs.
Those hedgehogs have been filmed for BBC's Winter Watch by Dr. Jack Richardson and Jack joins Andrew to talk all about how he took that lovely footage of them.
Dr Jack Richardson on set
You'll also hear about how the shed became home for these wonderful little hedgehogs and hear from the woman who almost single-handedly made it possible; Claudia Bonney.
Tufty - one of the Hedgehogs currently residing under The Cosmic Shed.
Prickles down, relax and listen now.
show notes
Claudia Bonney is a contemporary artist and hedgehog lover.
Dr Jack Richardson has a vimeo account where you can see more of his work.
You can see some of the trail cam footage of the hedgehogs here
Andrew is a Lecturer at UWE Bristol
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January 24, 2022
In this episode, recorded at Bristol Con 2021, our Hannah chats to a host of wonderful science fiction authors. We'll let you listen to find out exactly who. It feels more like a Bristol Con that way - you're never quite sure who you'll bump into.
Hannah at Bristol Con 2021
One thing we will tell you though is that you'll hear from Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky.
Download and listen now.
show notes
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![Rosie Miles - Girl of the Wild]()
October 14, 2021
Rosie Miles is truly the Girl of the Wild and her first book tells some of the stories of the last 10 years of her life working with wild animals in Africa. We read of encounters with snakes, big cats, elephants and so much more in this riveting book and Rosie joins Andrew for this episode of The Cosmic Shed.
Rosie Miles (Girl of the Wild) @safari_smiles on Instagram
Rosie and Andrew met several years ago when Rosie was studying science communication at UWE Bristol and the book is just the latest in Rosie's adventures. In this episode, you will hear about a potential second book which we all believe needs to become a reality...
Rosie and colleagues hard at work @safari_smiles on Instagram
You can buy the book here and, while you wait for it to arrive, you can listen to this spoiler free episode of The Cosmic Shed.
show notes
Buy Girl of the Wild: Misadventures in the African Bush here
Apply to study Science Communication at UWE Bristol here
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![Samantha Baines - The Night the Moon Went Out]()
August 19, 2021
Samantha Baines joins Andrew for this episode of The Cosmic Shed and has a new book out called The Night the Moon Went Out. She's also an award-winning comedian, actress, broadcaster, hearing aid wearer and the author of Harriet Versus the Galaxy. As an actress, Samantha has appeared in Netflix’s The Crown, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness or Magic Mike Live (directed by Channing Tatum).
Samantha Baines and her books with a spacey theme
You can also hear Samantha on BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Kent, Virgin Radio, hosting Q and A's at the BFI or hosting her award nominated podcast The Divorce Social.
In this episode of The Cosmic Shed, Samantha and Andrew discuss a host of things including The Crown (does anyone know if Prince Andrew appears in it?), Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed and, of course, The Night The Moon Went Out which you can buy here.
show notes
Samantha and Andrew are also on the Physics World Stories podcast
You can hear our episode with Marina Sirtis here
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July 1, 2021
Catriona Silvey is an author whose new book Meet Me in Another Life has been optioned for a new film starring Gal Gadot...even before the book came out... Catriona joins Dr. Hannah Little for this episode of The Cosmic Shed.
Gal (left) will produce and star in the film of the novel by Catriona's (right)
Meet Me in Another Life is a story of love and connection in every possible form that will captivate fans of Stuart Turton, Claire North, and Audrey Niffenegger. Gal Gadot says it is "Beautifully explored and deeply complex".
The book is released on July 8th 2021. You can get it here but you can listen to Catriona right now on this episode. Download to your favourite podcast app or simply press play.
show notes
Dr Hannah Little is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at UWE Bristol
Catriona Silvey has a website here
The Cosmic Shed is part of the Stimulus Network
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May 10, 2021
We're joined by Andy Weir to talk about his latest, and quite possibly greatest (so far) novel Project Hail Mary. One lone astronaut holds the future of humanity in his hands. If you've read it, you know what happens next. Either way, download and listen now to this interview with, friend of The Cosmic Shed podcast, Andy Weir.
Andy Weir, Andrew, Ti and Steve chat about Project Hail Mary
There are some spoilers later in the episode so do feel free to read the book first. You won't regret it and you can buy it from all good book shops including here.
show notes
Project Hail Mary is published by Penguin Random House
You can listen to our live event with Andy Weir here
You can listen to our episode on the Martian (book) here
You can listen to our episode on the Martian (film) here
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![Chaos Walking]()
May 4, 2021
May the Fourth be with you. It's Star Wars Day and we have something of a special guest for you today. You'll have to listen to find out who it is.
This episode is all about Chaos Walking, the new film starring Daisy Ridley, who you may know as Rey from Star Wars.
We've got a surprise guest for you this May 4th...
Andrew, Steve, Tushna and Russell are joined by Hannah Little, a senior lecturer at UWE Bristol with a PhD in linguistics. In the film, everyone can hear all the men's thoughts and conversation in the podcast swiftly moves to discuss the science behind such ideas. Ti also pops in to tell us about the chaos of making Chaos Walking.
What is the dog thinking?
The film also stars Spiderman himself, Tom Holland, and is based on the books by Patrick Ness. Download and listen now and find out who that surprise guest is this May 4th...
show notes
You can find out more about Neuralink here
You can find out more about how people think here
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![Seaspiracy]()
April 7, 2021
Seaspiracy is, sadly, not about Seas Piracy but about an alleged conspiracy in the fisheries sector which is trying to conceal the damage done to our oceans by fisheries. It's available on Netflix and is a film by Ali Tabrizi, following on from Cowspiracy.
Conspirasea?
Andrew is joined in "the shed" by Marine Cusa, Natalie Dyer, Emma Brisdion and Russell Arnott to discuss the film, the science of the film and the film making practices employed. Just how much can we trust it?
Andrew, Marine, Natalie, Emma and Russell.
Scientists involved in the protection of our oceans, even those interviewed for the film have spoken out against the film's accuracy.
Prof Christina Hicks speaking out on Twitter
Marine has dived even deeper into the science in her two part YouTube review of Seaspiracy which we urge you all to watch here but, before you do, download and listen to this episode of The Cosmic Shed podcast.
Marine Cusa's review is excellent and on YouTube.
show notes
You can follow Marine, Natalie, Emma and Russell on Twitter.
Marine is speaking in her own capacity and her opinions do not necessarily reflect that of her employers.
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The Marine Conservation Society provide a useful document on fish to avoid
Robin Ince and Hannah in Bookhaus for The Cosmic Shed
