NASA’s Martian Portal: Alien Airbnb or Just a Hole?

Curious about celebrity astronauts, AI’s cosmic finds, and NASA’s Mars “portal”? Tune in for a space‑fuelled Friday Happy Hour!

In At The Mic with Keith Malinak: Friday Happy Hour, host Keith Malinak sits down with special guest Brad Staggs (host of The Daily Mojo) for a rollicking dive into the intersection of pop culture and outer space. They start by dissecting Diana Ross’s “I’m Coming Out” and its queer‑community resonance, then zoom into celebrity astronauts—from Katy Perry’s four‑minute orbital jaunt to Blue Origin’s all‑female crew—and debate FAA definitions. AI’s blockbuster role in uncovering 1.5 million new space objects gets unpacked, and NASA’s jaw‑dropping 2017 Mars “portal” image is re‑examined for underground life. Along the way, humor and cultural commentary illuminate topics ranging from modern‑art absurdity to digital privacy, environmental impacts of tech and pets, and even the nostalgia of stamp collecting—all served with Malinak’s signature wit.

Chapters: 

00:00 Diana Ross and the Gay Community

02:57 Space Adventures and Celebrity Astronauts

05:59 Conspiracy Theories in Space Travel

09:01 The Role of AI in Discovering Space Objects

12:03 Defining Astronauts and Their Experiences

15:02 Celebrity Influence on Space Exploration

17:59 The Impact of Social Media on Public Perception

21:01 The FAA and Space Travel Regulations

23:57 Cultural Commentary on Space and Celebrity

30:15 The Evolution of Campus History and Discussion

32:04 Language and Its Weaponization in Society

33:59 Humor and Language Play in Communication

35:57 Exploring Space: The James Webb Telescope and Mars

40:59 The Role of NASA and Trust in Government

46:00 Taxation and Its Impact on Society

51:55 Conspiracy Theories and the Epstein Files

01:00:34 The Evolution of Communication: From Stamps to Digital

01:03:05 The Art of Mailing: Personal Touches in a Digital Age

01:06:01 The Role of Technology in Modern Communication

01:09:01 The Environmental Impact of Digital Activities

01:12:01 The Intersection of AI and Creativity

01:15:00 The Future of Media: AI-Generated Content

01:17:56 The Absurdity of Modern Environmental Concerns

01:20:54 The Cultural Impact of Pets and Their Environmental Footprint

01:30:33 AI-Generated Cartoons: The Future of Animation

01:36:08 Technological Advancements: Manipulating Time and Space

01:44:13 The Impact of Gender Identity on Society

01:52:57 Art and Absurdity: The Intersection of Creativity and Controversy

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Hosts & Credits

Brad Staggs – Host of The Daily Mojo

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Keith Malinak – Host of At The Mic

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Wes Castelhano – Producer & Owner of 2nd Floor Studios

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