Danny Jones Podcast #352 - NASA Apollo Astronaut Finally Faces Off Against #1 Moon Landing Skeptic | Charles Duke & Bart Sibrel
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Dec 1, 2025 
Charles Duke, a former NASA astronaut and the youngest moonwalker, faces off against Bart Sibrel, a filmmaker known for promoting moon-landing hoaxes. They dive into Duke's firsthand experiences during Apollo 16, the breathtaking moments of walking on the lunar surface, and the rigorous astronaut training. Sibrel presents his controversial theories about faked footage and suppressed evidence, sparking a lively debate over credibility and secrecy. The discussion weaves through Cold War distrust, alleged cover-ups, and the authenticity of moon rocks, challenging beliefs on both sides.
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From MIT To Apollo Astronaut
- Charles Duke described his path from MIT and test-pilot school to joining NASA's astronaut corps in 1966.
- He emphasized geology training and field trips that prepared astronauts to pick lunar samples.
Capcom At Apollo 11
- Charles Duke served as Capcom for Apollo 11 and recalled tense descent moments during the landing.
- He remembered calling fuel countdowns and Buzz Aldrin's "contact, engine stop" that confirmed the lunar touchdown.
Apollo 16 Descent And Touchdown
- Charles Duke recounted Apollo 16's launch, translunar injection, and manual lunar descent with John Young.
- He described landing probes, "contact" indication, and the slow touchdown onto the lunar surface.
