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The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast

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Join us as we discuss our past, present, and future ventures in High Power Rocketry and general nonsense. 

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Episodes

Postart Started A Rocketry Company | Episode 42

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Taylor, and Shane (or as you may know him, Postart), talk about what we're working on and the projects we've got on the backburner. We also do a tier list of 75mm three grain rocket motors from Aerotech and CTI. Check out Postart's new company: HPR Tools https://hprtools.com Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Making Your Own Rocket Motors w/ Bryce Chanes | Episode 41

Send us a text Join Braden, Taylor, Shane (or, as you may know him, Postart), Macho Matt, and guest Tripoli Board of Directors member Bryce Chanes as he takes us down the seemingly treacherous path of mixing your own solid rocket motor propellant. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.c...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Would You Rather? Rocketry Edition w/ Bryce Chanes | AGG LIVE Extra, Episode 40

Send us a text Join Braden, Shane (or, as you may know him, Postart), Macho Matt, Taylor, and special guest Bryce Chanes for a game of Would You Rather? Based on rocketry events in our lives. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: https://www.youtu...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 40

OOP Rocket Motors We Want to See Come Back | Episode 39

Send us a text Join Taylor, Shane, and Braden in discussing some of the most iconic rocket motors that were ever on the market. These out of production rocket motors all need to make a triumphant comeback! Want to join in on the conversation? Join us: https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagr...

Jul 15, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Some of The Coolest Rocket Projects in History | Episode 38

Send us a text Join Taylor, Braden, and Postart in discussing some fan mail, an incoming new GPS tracking setup, and some of our favorite rocket projects throughout history! Want to be part of the conversation? Join us at: https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.t...

Jul 08, 202453 min

Kip Daugirdas Talks Near Space Flight and High Performance Rockets | Episode 37

Send us a text In this episode, Kid Daugirdas joins Taylor, Braden, and Shane (or, as you might know him, Postart) to discuss how he got into rocketry, his two-stage rocket MESOS and its flight to 293,000 feet, approaching the Kármán Line, and tips for folks looking to get into high-performance and multi-stage rockets. Be sure to check out Kip's channel on YouTube! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Suppo...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Stop Doing This With Rockets...Or Don't? | Episode 36

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about things we've seen RSOs shut a rocket down for or things we might shut down a rocket flight for if we were an RSO. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: https://www.youtube.com/@the_rocketchannel Follow...

Jun 24, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 36

What's the Biggest Rocket We Could Fly? | AGG Extra LIVE Q&A Episode 35

Send us a text Join Braden, Taylor, and Shane (or as you might know him, Postart) for the first BONUS episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast where, once a month, we'll do a live Q&A for you fine folks! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: ...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Was LDRS 42 A BUST? What LDRS Was the Best LDRS? | Episode 34

Send us a text Join Braden, Taylor, Shane (or as you might know him, Postart), and Macho Matt as they discuss their favorite LDRS experiences. Braden just returned from LDRS 42 in New York, where there was no shortage of rain, wind, and even lightning. Did that make it a bad event? Want to join in on the conversation? Join Patreon for FREE to participate in pre-show discussion prompts. https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodc...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Launch Sites: Favorites, Ones We Want to Visit, Ones We Don't Want to Return To

Send us a text In this episode, Taylor, Braden, and Shane (Postart) discuss their favorite rocket launch sites and sites they want to visit. In addition, they discuss a few different launch sites that they don't really feel the need to return to. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.co...

Jun 11, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 33

New Altitude Record! NSL West 2024 Recap | Episode 32

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Shane, and Taylor talk about their recent trip to Alamosa, Colorado, for the National Association of Rocketry's annual National Sport Launch (NSL) from Alamosa, Colorado! Macho Matt also joins in the fun, and the guys try to talk him into building a high-altitude project for next year! Want to join the conversation? Join the Patreon at: https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Our Out of Production Rocket Dream Acquisitions

Send us a text Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: https://www.youtube.com/@the_rocketchannel Follow Shane (or as you may know him, Postart) here: https://www.youtube.com/@PostartPropulsions https://www.instagram.com/shaneharrisphoto...

May 23, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Essential Rocket Launch Site Tools for $150 | Episode 30

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Taylor and Shane (Postart) each bring a $150 budget rocket launch starter set and we rank all of the motors for the Aerotech 38/720 case and see how our rankings compare to those from the fine folks on Patreon. Want to join the conversation? Join the Patreon for free! https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Check out my Amazon store to help support your rocketry needs AND the channel at the same time! https://www.amazon.com/shop/bigb1011?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfsh...

May 20, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Essential Rocket Building Tools on A Budget | Episode 29

Send us a text In this episode, Taylor, Braden, and Shane (Postart) each bring their own list of tools to get started in rocket building with a budget of $150. These tools are not necessarily needed, as hand sanding and cutting things is always an option. However, these affordable power tools make things much faster and easier. In addition, we build out our own tier list of 75/5120 Aerotech reload kits and then compare it to the input from the supporters on Patreon! Want to join the conversation...

May 06, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Scratch Building Basics in High Power Rocketry | Episode 28

Send us a text Taylor,Shane, Matthew and Braden discuss scratch building rockets in the world of high power. Whether you're using composite materials or paper, there are numerous ways to go about getting the job done. Some easier, some more difficult! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tikt...

Apr 29, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 28

How BPS.Space (Joe Barnard) Got Into Rocketry | Episode 27

Send us a text In this episode, Joe Barnard of BPS.Space becomes our first-ever recurring guest on the podcast. We dive into his history with rocketry and how it all got started, some of his failures and go-to launch preparedness items, and even where he plans to go after he gets a rocket past the Karman Line. Want to support the show? Use the link below to send us a tip via Paypal! https://streamelements.com/rocketvlogs/tip Join the conversation by emailing us at contact@aggpodcast.com or join ...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Do These General Rules of Rocketry REALLY Apply? | Episode 26

Send us a text We've all heard a rule of thumb or two in the world of high-power, mid-power, or even low-power rocketry. In this episode, Braden, Postart, and Taylor go through some commonly heard rules of thumb and decide whether or not we agree they should be adhered to with some form of strictness. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs ...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Upscale and Scale Rockets | Episode 25

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Shane (Postart), and Taylor discuss some of their favorite upscale projects throughout history and projects we'd like to build. Then, we move on to ranking every motor for the Aerotech 54/1706 motor case. Join the conversation by joining Patreon or send us an email to contact@aggpodcast.com Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: http...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Space Shot Rocket Project | Episode 24

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about The Anti-Gravity Group's very own Macho Matt and his plans to build a Space Shot rocket. We also discuss our trip to Argonia, Kansas, for Kloudburst and The Argonia Cup rocket launch, where both Taylor and Matt flew some rockets. Braden made a big and slightly questionable purchase, and Postart took some photos. Want to join the conversation? Send us a question to contact@aggpodcast.com Support the podcast and partake in the pre-episode conversation ...

Apr 01, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Dos and Don'ts of High Power Rocketry | Episode 23

Send us a text In this episode, we take to the Patreon for some dos and don'ts of high power rocket launches. Whether you're at a big launch or a small launch, these are things you definitely should not be doing. Instead, do the opposite. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@brade...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 23

GPS and Radio Tracking | Episode 22

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss what we use for rocket tracking and what we're interested in trying. We also consider what's currently available and weigh costs and simplicity. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: https://www.youtube.c...

Mar 18, 20241 hr 18 min

Jesse U, The Model Rocket Guy | Episode 21

Send us a text In this episode, Jesse U from The Rocketry Show and Modelrocketguy.com joins us for a nice conversation about how he got started in rocketry and where he's at now! Want to make your voice heard on the show? Join the Rocket Vlogs Patreon here: https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.i...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 21

The Great Glue Debate | AGG Podcast Episode 20

Send us a text It's finally time. In this episode, we discuss our favorite epoxies, ones we haven't tried but are interested in, and hear from the Rocket Vlogs Patrons about what kind of glue they prefer. Macho Matt also makes his triumphant return with some progress on his 3" Wildman Rocketry Punisher build. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rock...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Tim "Wildman" Lehr Makes A Big Announcement | AGG Pod Episode #19

Send us a text In this episode, Tim Lehr from Wildman Rocketry discusses the Fluctus flight computer, nosecone improvements, and a massive acquisition that will make familiar kits readily available in the coming months! Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Ta...

Feb 22, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Let's Talk Level 2 Certifications | Episode 18

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about what we did for our Level 2 certifications and what we would do now if we were to do them again. Then, we take to Patreon to talk about what some of our listeners did for their certs, too. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencar...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Joe Barnard from BPS.Space Joins Us for A Design Competition | AGG Pod #17

Send us a text In this episode, Joe Barnard joins us for a virtual throwdown of OpenRocket designs where we see who can build the highest-flying J90-powered rocket with standard-size tubing. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: https://www.youtub...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 17

We're Actually Working on Rockets! For the Most Part, Anyway... | Episode #16

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Taylor, Shane, and Matt talk about their current rocketry projects and we take a bunch of questions from Patreon! We talk internal fillets, swivels, quick links, and solutions to all sorts of problems. Want to help support the podcast? Join the conversation over at: https://patreon.com/RocketVlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Her...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Amy Howell, Kloudbusters President and TRA Board of Directors | AGG Pod #15

Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by Kloudbusters president and Tripoli Board of Directors member Amy Howell to discuss her beginnings in rocketry, the ins and outs of running a huge rocket launch like Airfest, and the Argonia Cup collegiate rocketry competition. Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bi...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 7 min

Electronics, Parachutes, Shock Cord, and Everything Recovery | Episode 14

Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into all of our favorite recovery gear. We talk about our favorite altimeters and flight computers, electronics we are interested in flying, discuss when to use Nylon vs Kevlar shock cord, u-bolts vs. eye bolts, and even our favorite parachute brands. Want to help get the 12" Punisher in the air again? You can contribute via this link! https://streamelements.com/rocketvlogs/tip Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@ag...

Jan 22, 20241 hr 38 min

Our Wildest Recovery Stories in Rocketry | AGG Pod Episode 13

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss our wildest rocketry recovery experiences and some of yours, too! Want to participate in the mailbag segment? Join the Rocket Vlogs Patreon here: https://patreon.com/rocketvlogs Support the show at https://patreon.com/aggpod Send an email to contact@aggpodcast.com to see pricing and advertising packages Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow T...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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