Buzz: The Man & The Moon

<p>Starring John Lithgow, this gripping audio thriller peels back the myth of Apollo 11 to reveal the raw, untold story of Buzz Aldrin—space pioneer, troubled hero, and relentless survivor. As Cold War tensions flare and the race to the Moon reaches its climax, Aldrin confronts rivalries, near-disaster, and personal demons that threaten to unravel both the mission and himself. Told with urgent intensity and psychological depth, <em>BUZZ</em> is a powerful reimagining of a legendary moment in history—where courage, collapse, and the true cost of heroism collide.</p>

Introducing: BUZZ

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07-02
02:18

Chapter 1 – Eagle’s Descent

A deadly lunar landing sim nearly grounds Apollo 11 before it begins. Rivalries ignite between Neil and Buzz—and history almost ends before it starts. * BUZZ - Series Credits Created by Stephen Kronish Directed by John Scott Dryden Written by Stephen Kronish with Matt Graham & Thompson Evans   Original music - Sacha Puttnam Editing & Sound Design -  Eloise Whitmore   Cast Buzz Aldrin (older) - John LithgowBuzz Aldrin (younger) - Geoffrey ArendNeil Armstrong - David MenkinMike Collins - Taylor NapierJoan Aldrin - Julee CerdaGene Kranz -  Philip DesmeulesChris Kraft - Nathan OsgoodDeke Slayton - Patrick PolettiDr. Rachel Ludwig - Jennifer ArmourWalter Cronkite - Kerry ShaleSir Bernard Lovell - Rufus WrightBrian Duff - Akie KotabeJan Armstrong - Natasha AranciniPat Collins - Valentina ArenaEnsemble - Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Greg Lockett, Christopher Ragland, Adam Sina, Phillipe Bosher, Eric Sirakian & Flynn IvoChildren - Sadi Mitchell, Hugo Dryden and Uly Zarkovich Huff Production Script Editing -  Mike Walker Additional Material & Script Supervision -  Alex Lynch The Technical Consultant - Matthew H. Hersch Studio Engineers - Mat Clark & Paul Clark Trailers Producer - Jack Soper Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Executive Producers - Jeremy Fox, John Scott Dryden, Stephen Kronish, Howard Stringer & Jason English BUZZ is a production of Thoroughbred Studios, Goldhawk Productions & iHeartPodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-09
21:54

Chapter 2 – Pressure

As tensions boil in Mission Control, a flight surgeon questions Buzz’s stability. With everything on the line, the mission risks collapse from within.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-09
24:05

Chapter 3 – Integrity & Illusions

Buzz Aldrin is a hero in public — but the cracks are showing. As NASA polishes its image, private truths threaten to shatter it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-09
23:00

Chapter 4 – The Weight of the Moon

A late-night accident. A haunted past. A crumbling marriage. Buzz Aldrin trains for the Moon while struggling to hold his life together on Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-09
20:02

Chapter 5 – The Capture Latch

One malfunction. Two rivals. Three days to liftoff. As Russia races to the Moon, Apollo 11’s crew faces disaster before leaving the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-16
21:45

Chapter 6 – Separation

A shadow stalks Apollo 11 in orbit. Is it the Soviets—or something worse? With a risky maneuver ahead, one wrong move could mean death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-18
22:49

Chapter 7 – Behind the Moon

Spinning out. Systems failing. Russia closing in. With fuel running low, trust and instinct are all that remain in the race to land on the Moon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-21
27:04

Chapter 8 – 1202

Alarms blare. Time runs out. With seconds of fuel and no clear answers, Neil and Buzz make a call that will change history—or end it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-23
21:36

Chapter 9 – Gimbal Lock

A Russian crash. A broken switch. A deadly fuel line leak. To get home, Buzz and Neil must outwit the impossible—or die on the Moon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-23
25:11

Chapter 10 – Buzz Aldrin: Beyond the Moon

The landing was just the beginning. Fame, trauma, and a life in freefall—Buzz Aldrin must face the fight that space never prepared him for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-23
29:44

Chapter 11 – The Edge of Return

Storms threaten splashdown. A rogue officer defies orders. As the astronauts hurtle home, the final threat comes from Earth—and from within. * BUZZ - Series Credits Created by Stephen Kronish Directed by John Scott Dryden Written by Stephen Kronish with Matt Graham & Thompson Evans   Original music - Sacha Puttnam Editing & Sound Design -  Eloise Whitmore   Cast Buzz Aldrin (older) - John LithgowBuzz Aldrin (younger) - Geoffrey ArendNeil Armstrong - David MenkinMike Collins - Taylor NapierJoan Aldrin - Julee CerdaGene Kranz -  Philip DesmeulesChris Kraft - Nathan OsgoodDeke Slayton - Patrick PolettiDr. Rachel Ludwig - Jennifer ArmourWalter Cronkite - Kerry ShaleSir Bernard Lovell - Rufus WrightBrian Duff - Akie KotabeJan Armstrong - Natasha AranciniPat Collins - Valentina ArenaEnsemble - Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Greg Lockett, Christopher Ragland, Adam Sina, Phillipe Bosher, Eric Sirakian & Flynn IvoChildren - Sadi Mitchell, Hugo Dryden and Uly Zarkovich Huff Production Script Editing -  Mike Walker Additional Material & Script Supervision -  Alex Lynch The Technical Consultant - Matthew H. Hersch Studio Engineers - Mat Clark & Paul Clark Trailers Producer - Jack Soper Producer & Casting - Emma Hearn Executive Producers - Jeremy Fox, John Scott Dryden, Stephen Kronish, Howard Stringer & Jason English BUZZ is a production of Thoroughbred Studios, Goldhawk Productions & iHeartPodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-24
30:49

Pedro Harcourt

fantastic show. Well done Lithgow!

07-18 Reply

Pedro Harcourt

fantastic show. Well done Lithgow!

07-18 Reply

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