TGP NOMINAL

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Jun 2026

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What can you expect from TGP Nominal? Space, Science, Astronomy & Technology news, along side news from the world of Sci-Fi, whether it be on the big screen, small screen or in print, we will cover it. We hope to bring you guests from the Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi community to help "Edutain" our listeners. We also aim to bring you content from places of interest & social events related to Space, Science, Astronomy, Technology & Sci-Fi. From The National Space Centre to Movie collectors fairs, we will be there.

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September 29, 2026Episode 111 hr 40 min

S12E11 - TGP NOMINAL 12.11 - International Podcast Day 2026

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's 2026 International Podcast Day Podcast. Once again TGP NOMINAL have taken the reins for the annual podcast instead of The Garbage POD. For this episode, Bolt Events invited TGP NOMINAL to the Summer edition of Aylesbury Comic Con. So, Mark Taylor and Liz Springs returns to the World Famous Stoke Mandeville Stadium for the event. Mark also visits couple of beautiful local pubs to chat with some of the guests that he couldn't do at the event. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere" Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-1211---international-podcast-day-2026.html to explore this episode.

June 7, 2026Episode 1014 min

S12E10 - TGP NOMINAL 12.10 - June Skies 2026

Welcome to Episode 12.10 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast Featuring our Sky Guide for the month ahead with Director of Astronomy and Science Communication at the Kielder Observatory and TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member 'Dan Pye' Although June isn't the darkest month to be stargazing, it certainly isn't short of bright objects for you to spot! Dan also talks about Kielder Observatory's latest exciting venture. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-1210---june-skies-2026.html to explore this episode “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”

April 13, 2026Episode 947 min

S12E9 - TGP NOMINAL 12.9 - Yuri's Night 2026

Welcome to TGP NOMINAL's annual Yuri's Night Podcast. Mark Taylor hosts with guest Co-host 'Dan Pye' from the Kielder Observatory. UK Astronomy have produced a Sky Guide for the month ahead, especially for this epiosde. Also throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science / Astronomy community commemorating Yuri's Night. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-129---yuris-night-2026.html to explore this episode. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere & Rock The Planet”

March 2, 2026Episode 81 hr 20 min

S12E8 - TGP NOMINAL 12.8 - The Boys Are Back!

Welcome to Episode 12.8 of TGP NOMINAL Podcast John Berger returns to the show, as he and Mark Taylor chat about all things Science Fact and Science Fiction. Dan Pye from the Kielder Observatory also returns to bring you his Sky Guide for the month ahead. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-128---the-boys-are-back.html to explore this episode. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere”

February 1, 202620 min

TGP NOMINAL 12.7 - February Skies 2026

Welcome to the first TGP NOMINAL Sky Guide of 2026 Not only is it the first of the year, it's also the first of the new look Sky Guide featuring Director of Astronomy and Science Communication at the Kielder Observatory and TGP NOMINAL Honorary Crew Member 'Dan Pye' Although February is the shortest month of the year it certainly isn't short of wonders for our Sky Guide. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-127---february-skies-2026.html to explore this episode

January 4, 202651 min

TGP NOMINAL 12.6 - Happy New Year 2026

Happy New Year! and wecome to the first TGP NOMINAL podcast of 2026. Back in November 2025, Zoe Crofts and her team at Bolt Events hosted the Winter Edition of the Aylesbury Comic Con, which TGP NOMINAL were invited along to. So Mark Taylor and Liz springs took a "short" Road Trip (compared with their previous escapades) to the world famous Stoke Mandeville Stadium for the event. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere" Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-126---happy-new-year-2026.html to explore this episode.

December 24, 20252 hr 10 min

TGP NOMINAL 12.5 - Christmas Crossover 2025 (Part 2)

Welcome to the 2025 Garbage POD / Christmas Crossover. This Year's Crossover is so big, it has been split into two episodes. In this episode, John Berger & Eddie Spangles join Mark Taylor for Festive Fun & Games. Including the Annual Twelve Days Of Christmas & Music Quizzes. They Also Chat About the return of Feel The Force Day, after being on a hiatus for six years. And to finish off the episode we delve into The Garbage POD Vault for something really Christmassy Along with Seasons Greetings from friends of the show & celebrities. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-124--125---christmas-crossover-2025.html to explore this episode.

December 24, 20251 hr 51 min

TGP NOMINAL 12.4 - Christmas Crossover 2025 (Part 1)

Welcome to the 2025 Garbage POD / Christmas Crossover. This Year's Crossover is so big, it has been split into two episodes. In this episode, Mark Taylor catches up with Aylesbury Town Council Councillor 'Tim Dixon' to recap the 2025 Live In The Park Festival. which celebrated it's 10th Anniversary in 2025. During the event, Mark chatted with some of the bands & artists that took part. There is also music from the bands & artists that Mark spoke to. Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-124--125---christmas-crossover-2025.html to explore this episode.

December 1, 202512 min

TGP NOMINAL 12.3 - December Skies 2025

Welcome to the final Sky Guide of 2025! Tik-Tok Astronomer Bobby 'BOA' Astalus takes us through the last few celestial objects that you can spot before the end of thr year. This month we have not 1 not 2 but 4 Meteor Showers! And there is a chance to see a comet as it makes it's closest approach to Earth. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere" Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-123---december-skies-2025.html to explore this episode.

November 1, 202512 min

TGP NOMINAL 12.2 - November Skies 2025

Welcome to the TGP NOMINAL November Sky Guide. Now the nights are getting longer, Tik-Tok Astronomer Bobby 'BOA' Astalus takes us on a celestial journey, for all to enjoy. “So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The Podisphere” Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/tgp-nominal-122.html to explore this episode