Pale Blue Pod Voyager Mission with Alen Kolenovic
Feb 17, 2025
Join actor and writer Alen Kolenovic as he shares his passion for the cosmos. They dive deep into the fascinating Voyager mission, reflecting on the engineering marvels that allowed these spacecraft to traverse beyond our solar system. Discover the significance of the 'Pale Blue Dot' photo and the golden records, which encapsulate humanity's essence for any extraterrestrial listeners. From volcanic moons to the hidden oceans of Europa, Alen and the host explore the groundbreaking revelations of the mission and its impact on our understanding of space.
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Recording Location
- Moiya McTier and Alen Kolenovic imagine recording in a quiet tavern.
- They describe the tavern's ambiance, including a crackling fireplace and a lone patron at the bar.
Pale Blue Pod-iversity Exam
- Moiya McTier introduces a "preliminary exam" to get to know Alen Kolenovic better.
- The exam will reveal where Kolenovic fits into the "Pale Blue Pod-iversity."
Volatile Universe
- Alen Kolenovic describes his relationship with the universe as "volatile."
- He feels an intuitive appreciation coupled with fear due to the universe's vastness.