
Radio Saxa Vord
Welcome to Shetland Space Centre’s very own podcast, Radio Saxa Vord.
Episodes
44 episodes
Episode 44 - A Catch Up with the CEO of SaxaVord Spaceport Frank Strang
On this weeks episode Bryden and Emily speak to the CEO of the SaxaVord Spaceport, returning guest Frank Strang, to talk about all the exciting things going on, including the spaceport license.
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31:09

Episode 43 - We're Back
In this first episode of Radio Saxavord in 2024, join Emily and Bryden as they recap SaxaVord Spaceport's 2023 highlights, covering operations, events and cosmic milestones. Get a quick dive into the year's stellar moments with this bite-sized ...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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30:33

Episode 42 - Access to Orbit from Unst (feat. Robin Brand)
In this episode of Radio SaxaVord we chat with Robin Brand, a space enthusiast with a remarkable history and a profound influence on the space exploration landscape. Robin shares his personal space odyssey, starting from his early years living ...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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30:56

Episode 41 - The Unst Tunnel Action Group (feat. Alice Matthewson and Alec Priest)
This week we hear from Alice Matthewson and Alec Priest from the Unst Tunnel Action Group. You will be able to learn all about the amazing campaigning and fundraising going on in the north isles of Shetland to get fixed links to the mainland. F...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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27:08

Episode 40 - SaxaVord at the Tall Ships (feat. Ruaraidh Galbraith)
This week Bryden chats to Ruaraidh Galbraith from SaxaVord Spaceport about the recent Tall Ships events in Shetland. The Tall Ships visited Shetland at the end of July and a large festival was put on to showcase the best of Shetland talent, ind...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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23:29

Episode 39 - SaxaVord at Goodwood Festival of Speed
In this weeks episode Emily and Bryden discuss SaxaVord Spaceport's time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is an annual motorsport festival which is held on the Goodwood estate in the south of England. Our team were honoured to be invited...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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27:07

Episode 38 - From the Bronze Age to the Space Age (feat. Katie O'Connell)
This week we have a talk from Archaeologist, Katie O'Connell. This talk happened during SaxaVord Spaceports open day during UnstFest, following a very exciting press release that reports a Bronze age burial site to have been found at the SaxaVo...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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25:01

Episode 37 - History of the Launch Site (feat. Chris Dyer and Debbie Strang)
This week Emily and Bryden take you to the Unst Fest live talk from Chris Dyer, an archaeologist and military historian. He takes us through the times of the vikings all the way through to when the site was taken over by the RAF in a very detai...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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54:48

Episode 36 - Tall Ships 2023 (feat. Emma Miller)
This week Bryden and Emily speak to Emma Miller the Tall Ships Races Project Manager. Emma gives us the low down on what to expect at this years Tall Ships Races in Lerwick, she also tells us what this festival means to Shetland as well as a bi...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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24:39

Episode 35 - Engine Testing with Hyimpulse (feat. Christian Schmierer)
In this week's episode Emily and Bryden chat to Christian Schmierer from Hyimpulse. Christian discussed the ongoing engine tests being carried out in Shetland. Music from Peter Wood.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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19:16

Episode 34 - Chief Operating Officer (feat. Debbie Strang)
This week Bryden and Emily talk to Debbie Strang, SaxaVord Spaceport's Chief Operating Officer. This is the second time Debbie has been on the podcast and so we hear about all the updates from her side of the job since she was last on - events ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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35:34

Episode 33 - Shetland Tourism (feat. Steve Mathieson)
This week Emily and Bryden are joined by Visit Scotland Island Manager, Steve Mathieson. Steve talks about the tourism industry in Shetland and what makes it unique. We also hear from Steve about the impact that he believes SaxaVord Spaceport w...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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35:51

Episode 32 - Bright Ascension (feat. Andrew Nairn)
This week Emily and Bryden chat to Andrew Nairn from Bright Ascension. This company offer mission ready software in space and on the ground and are based in Dundee. We will hear why it is important to have small businesses offering unique servi...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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28:13

Episode 31 - SaxaVord Spaceport on Tour (feat. Mason Robbins)
In this weeks episode, we hear from returning guest - Dr Mason Robbins. Mason is SaxaVord Spaceports Education Officer and will be chatting to us about the recent 'Space 102 Day' and what he and Bryden got up to whilst down in England for a wee...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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38:51

Episode 30 - Space Scotland (ft. Hina Khan)
In this week's episode Emily and Bryden have a discussion with Hina Khan, Executive Director of Space Scotland. Hina chats about the role Scotland has to play in the global space industry and how important the work at SaxaVord Spaceport really ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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28:15

Episode 29 - Range Safety Manager (feat. Russ Webster)
In this weeks episode, Emily and Bryden talk to Russ Webster who is the Range Safety Manager at SaxaVord Spaceport. Russ joined the team in November 2022 and tells us about his experiences prior to joining the company and what a day in his life...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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34:01

Episode 28 - Up Helly Aa 2023
This week Bryden and Emily talk all things Up Helly Aa. Bryden talks about his experiences with the festival and what it meant to him growing up. We also get to hear from Unst locals to learn what this event means to them and the community. Mus...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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20:59

Episode 27 - Client Liaison (feat. Callum Ward)
This week Bryden is joined by SaxaVord Spaceport's Client Liaison, Callum Ward. Callum offers the perspective of a young person who has moved to Unst to start working in this exciting industry and shares his story of how he got there. Music thi...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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14:47

Episode 26 - Latitude (feat. Adrien Bourasseau)
A New Era! In this first episode of the new Radio Saxa Vord format, we are joined by Adrien Bourasseau from Latitude. Latitude have been doing some exciting work in Unst over the last few months and will be returning soon to continue. We will a...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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17:20

Episode 25 - SPECIAL EDITION: RADIO SAXAVORD CHRISTMAS 2022! (feat. Frank Strang and Mark Turnbull)
The Radio Saxa Vord Christmas special is back! This year we are joined by SaxaVord Spaceport CEO - Frank Strang who gives us an overview of the busy year that 2022 has been. We will also welcome Mark Turnbull who is the Manager Distiller of She...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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59:47

Episode 24 - Season Finale!
This weeks episode Bryden and Emily talk all about what's to come for SaxaVord Spaceport and what we can expect from the future of the podcast! We will also have music from Peter Wood.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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20:08

Episode 23 - One Year On with the Deputy CEO (feat. Scott Hammond)
In this episode, Emily and Bryden welcome back our first ever returning guest - Scott Hammond. Scott is Deputy CEO and Operations Director at SaxaVord Spaceport and will be giving us an update on how the project is progressing and what we sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:49

Episode 22 - Domestic Site Manager (feat. Steve Carter)
This week, we join Bryden as he speaks to SaxaVord Domestic Site Manager - Steve Carter. Steve has worked at Saxa Vord Resort and now SaxaVord Spaceport for 10 years and will discuss the change he has seen on site over this time. Steve share...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:14

Episode 21 - Operations Manager (feat. Duncan Swainston)
In this episode, Emily and Bryden chat to Saxavord Spaceport Operations Manager, Duncan Swainston. Duncan joined the team full-time at the start of October after a career as an aircraft pilot. Duncan shares anecdotes about growing up in Shet...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:02

Episode 20 - Education and Sustainability (feat. Mason Robbins and Sorcha Leavey)
In this week’s episode, Emily and Bryden will introduce you to two of the newest members of the SaxaVord Spaceport team - Mason ‘Doc’ Robbins (Education Officer) and Sorcha Leavey (Sustainability Officer). Mason and Sorcha joined the team in Ja...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:16
