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A New TV Show About Competition Rocketry? | Episode 162
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In this episode, we discuss how we've often fantasized about rebooting our own sort of Master Blasters style show wherein we do high-power rocketry competitions against other teams in the hobby.
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BRADEN IS A FAILURE! XPRS and BALLS Recap | Episode 161
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In this episode, we discuss XPRS and BALLS, two iconic rocket launches at the Black Rock Desert in Northwestern Nevada.
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What's the Best Bang for Your Buck Rocket Kit? | Episode 160
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In this episode, we discuss what kits we think are the best bang for your buck and get some input from you fine folks on Patreon!
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We Destroyed Our Most Prized Rocket, AIRFest 32 Recap | Episode 159
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In this episode, we talk about our experiences at AIRFest 32, including the destruction of our beloved 12" Punisher upscale.
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5 Best Estes Rockets of All Time! | Episode 158
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We already know this one is going to be controversial. So, be sure to let your opinion be heard through the Fanmail system!
In this episode, we discuss the Top 5 Estes rockets of all time, curate our own list, and hear from you folks, too!
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Rocket Photography 101 w/ Jim Wilkerson | Episode 157
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In this episode, we're joined by Jim Wilkerson of Tahoma Photography, who takes us on a journey through the basics of getting started in rocketry photography.
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PrepAIRFest! We're Getting Ready for Our Most Powerful Launch Yet | Episode 156
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In this episode, we talk about what we're working on to fly at AIRFest in Argonia, Kansas. This includes the Punisher on its first P impulse flight!
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What Motor Gives the Best Bang for Your Buck? | Episode 155
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In this episode, we take a look at a handful of rocket motors from Aerotech, Cesaroni, Loki, and Animal Motor Works to determine which motors give you the best price per newton-second of impulse. The results may be a bit surprising to you!
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Best High Power Rocket Kits Under $150 | Episode 154
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In this live-recorded episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we each bring our top five kits under $150 and let the viewing audience decide which of our four nominations is most worthy of making it to the final round! Which sub-$150 rocket kit do you think is the best?
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Painting and Finishing Rockets Like A Pro-Ish | Episode 153
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In this episode, we finally tackle a topic that folks have been requesting from the very beginning. How to paint and finish your rockets without disastrous results. We're not pros, but we do have some insight, and we also share some of our worst disasters!
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ROCKET JEOPARDY RETURNS! | Episode 152
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In this episode, Postart hosts another game of Rocket Jeopardy for Matt, Taylor, and Braden
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One Hour Build Challenge? New Rocketry Contest Ideas! | Episode 151
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In this episode, we pitch ideas for new rocketry contests and read through some of yours as well!
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MATT IS BUILDING A TWO-STAGE ROCKET! | Episode 150
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In this episode, Matt did his homework! He presents to us the plans for his two-stage rocket that he (allegedly) is building and will (allegedly) be flying at AIRFest.
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P Motor Project for AIRFest! Chatting w/ Kyle Cornelius | Episode 149
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In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we're joined by our buddy and long-time rocketeer, Kyle Cornelius. He's building a sweet fiberglass rocket to fly on a P motor for AIRFest this year. In addition, we dive into his background in rocketry!
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We're All A Little Weird, Launch Site Snack Tier List, and Talking Shop | Episode 148
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From launch site snacks to tough-to-call hypothetical scenarios, this episode is a laid-back jaunt down conversation street.
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DIY Rocketry in Colombia w/ Sebastian Arbelaez | Episode 147
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In this episode, we're joined by Sebastian Arbelaez, an engineering student from Columbia, to discuss his adventures in the world of rocketry, from traveling to the US for Tripoli certifications to making his own motors, rockets, and electronics in Columbia.
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Chatting with Shane, Waiting for SpaceX Launch, Trying to Get Projects Done | RBS #5
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We set up a livestream and waited for a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch in our backyard. Want to see the video version? Check out https://patreon.com/aggpod
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Surviving Summer Rocket Launches, Best Rocket Names, and General Chit Chat | Episode 146
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In this episode, we discuss surviving rocket launches in the sweltering summer heat and the unforgiving touch of the summer sun. We dive into some clever and fun rocket names that Patrons suggest, and just sorta talk about rockets.
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Art Hoag Tripoli Motor Testing Committee Chairman - Episode 145
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In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we are joined by long-time rocketeer and chairman of the Tripoli Motor Testing Committee, Art Hoag!
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Was Rocketry CHEAPER in The Year 2000? + NEXT BIG PROJECT REVEAL! | Episode 144
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In this episode, Taylor put together a fun little game using a rocketry magazine from the year 2000 for us to guess pricing and compare it to current prices for the same items. In addition, we officially announce what the next AGG giant group project is going to be!
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Robert DeHate of Animal Motor Works (AMW) | Episode 143
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In this episode, we are joined by Robert DeHate of Animal Motor Works (AMW) to discuss the return of historic AMW rocket motor reload kits like the N4000 Blue Baboon, M3000 Super Tiger, and, of course, the M2200 Skidmark. In addition, we discuss a bit of his rocket history!
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Is Matt Quitting Rocketry? | Episode 142
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In this episode, we talk to Matt about his goals in rocketry and make some suggestions for things he should look into. In addition, we just chit-chat and make some jokes because that's what we do around here.
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CRAZY Rocket Products Through History! | Episode 141
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In this episode, we discuss some of the craziest rocketry products through history, including things like the gasoline-powered liquid rocket from magazines, rocketry golf, mystery boxes, and, of course, the infamous Jet Hitch.
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My 60,000+ Attempt, Alamosa Is Gonna Be Awesome, Motors are Hard to Get | RBS #4
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In this episode of RBS (the R stands for rocketry, the BS is up to you), Braden discusses his rocket projects, a discord member rants, and we discuss LDRS 45, upcoming in Alamosa, Colorado.
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The Discontinued Motor List... | Episode 140
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In this episode, we cover all of the rocket motors that Aerotech recently announced they'd be discontinuing and discuss how some folks are acting like it's the end of the entire world. Are you worried?
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Craziest Recovery Stories (Part 2) | Episode 139
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In this episode, we talk about even more crazy recovery stories from Taylor, ourselves, and from all of you!
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LDRS 44 Was Windy but Awesome - LDRS Recap | Episode 138
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In this episode, we talk about our experience at LDRS 44 in Pence, Indiana.
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This Seriously Needs to Stop... In Our Opinion | Episode 137
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In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we go off on some rants about things that annoy us at launches and bring up some from listeners and viewers, too!
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Craziest Recovery Stories (Part 1) | Episode 136
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In this episode, we talk about some of our wildest experiences recovering a rocket and some of yours, too!
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ModelRocketGuy Jesse U and Juan Cedillo | Episode 135
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In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Ulibarri, AKA ModelRocketGuy, who you might know from The Rocketry Show or his rocketry business based in Colorado, and Juan Cedillo, a high-power flyer from Colorado. We chat about their upcoming flight plans, selling vintage kits, and more!
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24 Inch Minie Magg on A P Motor! How They Built It | Episode 134
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In this episode, we're joined by Mike Turicik of LOC/Precision, Amy Howell (Tripoli BoD), Ben Murdock (Tripoli Co-Chair of the Class 3 Review Committee), and Garnett Byrd to discuss their MASSIVE LDRS project for Indiana this year: a 24-inch diameter upscale LOC Minie Magg! It gets even better, because they're flying it on the now out-of-production CTI P8000. It's going to be a wild ride!
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Another Rocket Lost, Upcoming Launch Plans, and A Tier List | Episode 133
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L3 On A Minimum Diameter N4000? Craziest Cert Flights in History | Episode 132
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In this episode, we catch up on all of the rocket stuff we've been working on and discuss some of the wildest certification flights throughout rocketry history.
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Potential Certification Revisions & New Propellants w/ Alex Kuehn, BoD Candidate | Episode 131
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In this episode, we talk with Alex Kuehn, who is running for the Tripoli Rocketry Association Board of Directors. She wants to join the BoD to discuss some significant changes to the certification process for those interested in making their own propellant. In addition, she wants to see the types of propellants acceptable for Tripoli launches and for certifications expanded beyond APCP, hybrids, and liquids.
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Building & Flying A 500-Pound Rocket w/ Washington Aerospace Club | Episode 130
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In the 130th episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we're joined by Bryce Chanes, Jack Poehlman, and Matthew Juchems of the Washington Aerospace Club to talk about Project Moonliner, their 30-inch diameter 500-pound model rocket that flew on an eight-inch diameter sparky red O motor last year at Tri-Cities Rocketeer's Sodblaster launch in Washington.
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LDRS and Kloudburst/Argonia Cup Are Almost Here! w/ Ben Murdock and Tim Dixon | Episode 129
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In this episode, we're joined by Indiana Rocketry Prefect Tim Dixon and Tripoli Class 3 Committee Co-Chair Ben Murdock to discuss the upcoming LDRS 44 launch in Pence, Indiana, as well as the Argonia Cup Collegiate rocketry competition!
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The BEST Rocket/Motor Combos | Episode 128
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In this episode, we discuss some of the best rocket/motor combos as decided by the fine listeners of the anti-gravity group podcast and us! Things also got a little derailed at the end, but that's to be expected.
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Most Historically Significant Rocket Flight of the Past Decade? | Episode 127
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In this episode, the Anti-Gravity Group discusses which flight is the most historically significant to come out of the past 10 years of rocketry. There have been a lot of incredible flights, so it's a tough one!
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DON'T Do This At A Launch | Episode 126
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In this episode, we asked some folks with experience running big launches for some input on things they've seen and would like to advise folks not to do.
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Is It Time for Me To Give Up? | RBS with Braden #3
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In this episode of RBS, Braden discusses his recent rocketry events and whether it's time for him to just give up on rockets altogether.
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