Geeky interview now online

Tune into the radio podcast interview with Jules Sherred as they explore the wonders of Doctor Who and space colonies!

Just as a so's-you-know: the radio/podcast interview I did with Jules Sherred for Geeky Pleasures is now online for your listening nerdtainment. We talked about a ton of stuff, including the space program, Doctor Who, space colonies, Trek, asteroids, antivaxxers, and nudity. Oh, did that get your attention? I figured it would. People love it when I talk about Doctor Who.

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