Your Online Coffee Break show

Your Online Coffee Break

Summary: Science, entertainment and inspiration await you at Your Online Coffee Break! Software guru, astronomy & space buff Chuck Fields interviews scientists, writers, business leaders, directors & producers, musicians and more--all in a short & sweet format to fit into your busy schedule. Take your coffee break with us to get inspired, geek out, or learn something new. New episodes weekly.

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 DR THOMAS ZURBUCHEN: Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:58

Portrait of Thomas Zurbuchen taken on Monday, October 17, 2016 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani) In this interview we go onsite at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, the Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD). Thomas is an award-winning astrophysicist, with honors including receiving the National Science and Technology Council Presidential Early Career for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award in 2004 and three NASA Group Achievement awards. Since day one at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington, DC, Zurbuchen has focused on inspiring learners of all ages and fostering an inclusive team of science leaders. Encouraging people to dive deeper and earn the future by striving for excellence today are key factors to the integrated approach he has adopted. Zurbuchen has created an environment where teams work together to achieve ambitious goals, excel well beyond the intended result and have the resources and support to achieve things they never thought were possible. During his career, Zurbuchen has authored or coauthored more than 200 articles in refereed journals in solar and heliospheric phenomena. He has also been involved with several NASA science missions involving Mercury, the Sun and more. His experience here has driven his passion of cultivating leaders and highlighting talent throughout the agency. He has also been an advocate of sharing NASA’s messages on social media and can be found on Twitter at the handle @Dr_ThomasZ. For more information, visit https://science.nasa.gov * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 SPACEX Falcon Heavy Arabsat-6A – Behind the Scenes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:46

Watch this engaging podcast on YouTube! Photo by Chuck Fields Go behind the scenes with us as we set up cameras at the launch pad, met some incredible people and witnessed the first commercial launch of SpaceX Falcon Heavy, complete with the incredible landing of the boosters at Cape Canaveral. Featured in this episode are interviews with Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd, rocket launch photographer Erik Kuna, and STEM/teacher Jamie Groh. We discuss what it's like photographing this historic launch; the first commercial flight of the new Block 5 Falcon Heavy, with more than 5 million pounds of thrust at liftoff (10% more than last year’s version) and a 140,000+ pounds of LEO payload capacity—more than double of the space shuttle. For more info: * Tim Dodd, The Everyday Astronaut: everydayastronaut.com* Erik Kuna: erikkuna.com* Jamie Groh: AlteredTrajectory.com * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS, a new Christian Animated film – Interview with director Robert Fernandez | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:28

Robert Fernandez, an award-winning writer, producer and director, joins us to discuss his latest movie, THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS, an animated classic that will be shown nationwide exclusively on April 18th and 20th 2019. THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS is based on one of the most popular books of all time by John Bunyan, a pastor who was imprisoned for sharing his faith. This powerful allegory helps families understand the spiritual journey is the most important journey in life, as well as the importance of sticking to the path, even when the journey gets difficult. About the movie: The epic tale of a pilgrim and his burden, based on John Bunyan’s masterpiece. Christian begins a journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City as the ultimate enemy tries everything in his power to distract him from his destination.  One of the most popular books of all time is brought to life for the first time to theaters as a feature length, CGI animated movie. About Robert Fernandez Robert Fernandez is a multi-award winning writer, producer, and director that has been recognized for his work in all three branches of production internationally. His experience spans over 30 years and his work has been translated and dubbed into multiple languages and distributed around the global. He is the writer and producer of several series such as “The Torchlighters”, “Brother Francis,” and “The Adventures of Carlos Caterpillar” and the recently released animated trilogy of the Gospel and Acts: “God With Us,” “The Messengers,” and “To Every Nation.”  Robert is the writer and creator behind the current production of THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS which brings new elements of storytelling into the book that John Bunyan penned 340 years ago. Why now: This powerful allegory helps families understand the spiritual journey is the most important journey in life, as well as the importance of sticking to the path, even when the journey gets difficult. For more information, https://www.pilgrims.movie * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 MOON to MARS – Behind the Scenes at NASA Glenn Research Center | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:27

MOON to Mars event at NASA Glenn Research Center America is going back to the Moon! Go behind the scenes of the NASA Glenn Research Center as we go onsite to speak with the incredible team members and discover some of the cutting-edge technology that will help send American’s back to the Moon and then to Mars and beyond. In this episode we recap our recent visit to the Moon To Mars event which was held in March by various NASA facilities throughout the U.S. For our trip to NASA Glenn in Cleveland, Ohio, we highlight some of the highly-skilled team members and discuss the incredible technologies that NASA is developing at this facility to get back to the Moon. Topics include GVIS (Graphics & Visualization Lab), ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization), advanced power systems and electric propulsion. For more information on the Moon To Mars program, visit: http://nasa.gov/moontomars * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 SOCIAL ANIMALS – A Look into the Digital World of Teenagers with Movie director Jonathan Ignatius Green | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:29

Jonathan Ignatius Green Jonathan Ignatius Green is the director of SOCIAL ANIMALS, a new documentary that examines the unique challenges and opportunities that social media presents to modern day young people. A daredevil photographer, an aspiring swimsuit model, and a Midwestern girl next door are all looking for the same things from their Instagram accounts—a little love, acceptance and, of course, fame—and they’ll do just about anything to get it. With an observational eye, SOCIAL ANIMALS peaks into the digital and real worlds of today’s image-focused teenager, where followers, likes and comments mark success and self-worth. Watch SOCIAL ANIMALS on Netflix or visit https://www.socialanimalsfilm.com/ for more information. * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 Interview with Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White – The Most Electrifying Bass Player in the World! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:19

Verdine White is a founding member and bassist for the legendary band, Earth, Wind & Fire, earning more than 50 Gold & Platinum albums and selling over 90 million albums worldwide. In addition, the band won six Grammy Awards and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Verdine has been voted one of the top 100 greatest bass players of all time and has collaborated as a musician, composer and producer with several artists including Jennifer Lopez, Mary J. Blige, and Kelly Clarkson. In this phone interview, Verdine describes the passion that got him started (and keeps him going) for his phenomenal work as a musician, and how he gives back to the community. We also discuss Earth, Wind & Fire's upcoming 2019 performances. Cover photo by Daniel Gray Video clips of Verdine's bass solo courtesy Cal Vid https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNs3h98aSb69ETXL3b4E8tQ For more information: https://www.verdinewhite.com https://www.earthwindandfire.com * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-1 – Behind the Scenes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:53

In this episode we go behind the scenes on the press site at Kennedy Space Center for a look at the incredible milestones of SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-1, and what it means for the future of commercial crew spaceflight. In this journey I share footage of the press conferences, launch activities, and how I was able to set up a remote camera close-up to Launch Complex 39A, the site where Crew Dragon lifted off at 2:49 AM EST on Saturday, March 2, 2019. I also share my interviews with Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd and Quartz writer Tim Fernholz (author of “Rocket Billionaires”). Clips include Elon Musk, NASA Administrator Jim Brindenstine, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley. For more information, visit https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/crew/index.html * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 JODIE MESCHUK: SPEAK UP BUTTERCUP – An inspirational journey of a mother guided by intuition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:42

Jodie Meschuk is the author of “SPEAK UP BUTTERCUP: How I Brought My Son Back from Autism”. This inspiring story is a journey of a mother, learning to listen closely to her intuition. The message of her book will inspire and empower families to speak up for the children they love even when it seems no one is listening. For more information, visit http://www.speakupbuttercup.com/

 The New Vulcan Centaur Rocket – Mark Peller, ULA Program Manager for Major Development | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:49

Mark Peller Mark Peller is the program manager for major development at United Launch Alliance (ULA), and in this position is responsible for development of Vulcan. Mark is with us today to discuss ULA’s future launch system, the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Vulcan is ULA’s future launch system that builds upon ULA’s extensive Atlas and Delta heritage to provide a competitive product offering to serve a broad spectrum of markets. As the program manager, Peller has overall responsibility for developing the launch vehicle and the supporting capabilities required across the supply chain as well as ULA’s production and launch operations to meet the program’s objectives. Peller began his career with Rockwell International in 1990 as a propulsion engineer supporting the Space Shuttle program. He joined The Boeing Company in 1996 when it acquired the aerospace and defense businesses of Rockwell. Peller moved to the Delta program in 1997 and held various technical and program management positions throughout the development and initial fielding of the Delta IV launch system. Peller continued his work on the Delta program at ULA after the company was formed in 2006. In 2009, he was appointed the product line chief engineer for Delta, where he had overall technical responsibility for the Delta II and Delta IV launch systems. During this period he oversaw 24 successful Delta launches, including the first launch of the Delta IV Heavy configuration from the West Coast. In 2013 Peller transitioned into the role of the director of the ULA Hardware Value Stream where he was responsible for managing the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) contracts with the U.S. Air Force, and leading the product teams supporting launch vehicle development, procurement, and production. Peller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in applied mechanics from the University of California, San Diego, a Master of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Irvine. He is a licensed mechanical engineer in the state of California. For more information, visit https://www.ulalaunch.com/ * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 BEACH PARTY with The Surf Dawgs – interview with Bernie “Bombers” Bomberg | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:31

Bernie Bomberg Bernie “Bombers” Bomberg Plays rhythm guitar & keyboards for The Surf Dawgs, a rock instrumental band. Despite the word “Surf” in the band’s name, they’re from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band has been performing in the upper Mid-West area since 2001 and recently released their 8th album, Beach Party. Bernie, who was inducted into the Mid America Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 with a Lifetime Achievement Award, joins us today to talk about the band’s incredible music journey. For more information, visit thesurfdawgs.com * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 Coffee: BEHIND THE BEANS with Steve Hall, co-founder of Tinker Coffee Co. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:44

Steve Hall, Tinker Coffee A lot of our audience, including me, are huge coffee fans. But many of us don’t know much about exactly how coffee came about, how to brew the best cup or how to find the best roast. We decided to change that by going onsite to a local roastery and learn how the pros do it. In this episode we interview Stephen Hall, co-founder of Tinker Coffee, a specialty coffee roaster located in Indianapolis, Indiana and learn everything from where coffee comes from to how to make the best brew. For more information, visit TinkerCoffee.com * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 ALAN PARSONS – Musician, Songwriter, Audio Engineer & Record Producer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:43

Alan Parsons Alan Parsons is an English audio engineer, songwriter, musician and record producer best known for his work on The Alan Parsons Project. He began his career at the age of 19, where he worked at Abbey Road, assisting in the production of the last two Beatles albums. In 1974 he received his first (of more than a dozen) Grammy nominations for his work on Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon. Through his work on The Alan Parsons Project, which was formed in 1975, Alan has had several top 40 hits including Eye in the Sky, Games People Play and Don’t Answer Me. Alan joins us today to talk about his incredible career, including his recent Grammy nomination, his new album “The Secret” releasing April 26, 2019 (his first album in 15 years), as well as his upcoming tour. We also discuss his experience watching the Great American Total Solar Eclipse in 2017 and his upcoming free concert on July 13, 2019, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11. For more information, visit alanparsons.com * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 Jesus, Coffee & Jiu Jitsu – Pastor Bob Fabey & his new book “Not My Jesus” | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:29

Bob Fabey is an Anglican priest with over 20 years of ministry experience with a variety of organizations. He holds a Master’s Degree in Divinity and a B.A. in History from the University of Montana.  You can find him speaking at retreats, conferences or in churches. He does workshops and keynotes. He has traveled extensively including Africa, Russia, and Central Asia. Bob has a deep passion to see Christians live according to their faith and speaks, mentors and writes to that end. In this interview Bob discusses his new book, “NOT MY JESUS”, a book that takes a humorous, yet deep look at faith, culture and life.  Bob resides in the greater Phoenix area. He loves to travel and hang out with is wife and kids, practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and drink large amounts of coffee. For more information on Bob, visit his website at https://www.bobfabey.com/ To check out his 3rd Space Podcast, visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3rd-space-podcast/id1420532194?mt=2 * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 How lasting change can happen in an instant – JAMES FELL | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:48

James Fell – author of “How Lasting Change Can Happen In An Instant” How lasting change can happen in an instant is the focus of the new book by James Fell. James is a motivation, health, and fitness writer for the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune. He is the head fitness writer at AskMen.com, and has authored pieces in TIME Magazine, the Guardian, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and many other publications. He has a massive and highly engaged following on Facebook and Twitter, and his blog, BodyForWife.com, has millions of visitors a year. * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

 Is Faster Than Light Travel Possible? The Science of SciFi with Dr. Erin Macdonald | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:21

Is faster than light travel possible? Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to discuss the current theories–and how they relate to science fiction. She is an astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series, “Dr. Erin Explains the Universe”. Her specialty is in general relativity, having worked previously searching for gravitational waves in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. She has since found her home in science fiction, consulting with writers, teaching STEM through popular culture, and fulfilling her life goal of becoming a warp drive expert. For more information, visit https://www.erinpmacdonald.com/ * Subscribe on iTunes* Subscribe on Google Play* Follow us on Facebook* Follow us on Instagram* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com Subscribe for FREE: * Subscribe: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe* Email: info@onlinecoffeebreak.com

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