The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast

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

Cool Rockets for Under $100 | Episode 106

Send us a text In this episode, we revisit one of our favorite topics: cool and affordable rockets. Ranging from mid-power to high-power, we discuss some awesome rocket kits that you can get for under $100 right now. 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....

09-08
01:07:07

Attending Your First Big Rocket Launch - Dos and Don'ts | Episode 105

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss attending your first big high power rocket launch, what to bring, what to do, what not to do, and things to expect! Above all else, it's important to remember to have fun! There are, however, some things that will help you with that goal. iFixit Mako Screwdriver kit: https://amzn.to/45r3HXF Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Tayl...

09-01
01:13:14

Our New Massive Rocket Project for AIRFest (and our other Airfest flights planned) | Episode 104

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about our new 10 inch high power rocket project that we're building within a week of Airfest and planning on flying on an M1939 (and maybe outboards if sparkies are allowed) 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.you...

08-26
01:03:12

We Built A 120-pound 16-foot Model Rocket...Here's Why and What Went Wrong | Episode 103

Send us a text In this episode, we fight Taylor's technical difficulties while we talk about The Hash Slinging Slasher, our 120-pound, 12-inch diameter, 16-foot tall upscale Wildman Punisher high power rocket project. 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...

08-18
51:23

Best Diameter Rocket, The Perfect Launch Site, K Motors Rule | Episode 102

Send us a text In this episode, the Anti-Gravity Group faces a Lightning Round where the Patreon supporters and Discord members pitch topics our way that aren't really doable for a full-length episode, but make a great conversation! We talk about the best impulse bang for buck, build our perfect launch site, the best diameter for rockets, and more! Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarls...

08-04
01:12:15

How to Get Started in High Power Rocketry | Episode 101

Send us a text In this episode, it's Rocketry 101 for episode 101! We get asked all the time how to get started in the world of high power rocketry, so we figured we'd give some advice. We'd love for your input to be heard, so send us an email to contact@aggpodcast.com 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...

07-28
59:23

Episode 100 EXTRAVAGANZA w/ Guests and Games! | Episode 100

Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, Shane, Matt, Taylor and Braden play a game of rocketry-themed Jeopardy and get a brief guest pop in from Joe Barnard, Bryce Chanes, and Samantha Kragel! Support the podcast and see BTS and ad-free releases https://patreon.com/aggpod 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/@...

07-21
02:00:28

Getting Started in High Performance Rocketry | Episode 99

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Shane, and Taylor (later joined by Matt after his HOA meeting) discuss entering high-performance rocketry at each of the certification levels. Vacuum chamber for degassing epoxy: https://amzn.to/3GAuzdU 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, P...

07-14
54:37

All Three Certs, One Rocket - $350 Challenge | Episode 98

Send us a text In this episode, Matt, Taylor, Shane (or as you may know him, Postart), and Braden tackle the challenging task of an all-inclusive rocket capable of all three levels of certification in theory. 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....

07-07
59:41

Our New GIANT Rocket Project! | Episode 97

Send us a text In this episode, we chat about what rockets we're working on and our plans for future launches. We also announce the next Anti-Gravity Group giant rocket project, and it is guaranteed to be a fan favorite! Grab the new Estes Jayhawk with the discount code "ZWW10" to get 10% off! 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/@...

06-30
01:00:31

$30,000 Rocket Challenge | BONUS Episode Number 96

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Taylor, Shane, and Matt plot out what they would do for a high-altitude flight if they started with zero components and tools but had $30,000 to spend. Submit your L1/L2/L3 capable rocket here! https://www.patreon.com/posts/toughest-budget-132124027?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagra...

06-25
01:12:20

Joe Hill, Aerotech Propellant Manufacturing Manager | Episode 95

Send us a text In this episode, we're joined by our friend and rocketry OG Joe Hill. He left North Carolina a couple of years ago to work for Aerotech / ISP / RCS and is the Propellant Manufacturing Manager. We talk about his history with high power rocketry and how he got to where he is as well as some cool projects he's worked on! Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Tayl...

06-23
01:07:45

Budget Extreme Performance Rocketry w/ Thomas Booska | Episode 94

Send us a text In this episode, Braden, Matt, Shane, and Taylor are joined by Thomas Booska to discuss building high-performance rockets to exceed Mach 3 and beyond with basic designs, low budgets, and different ways of thinking. Thomas has successfully flown rockets over Mach 3.5 that used very basic building materials that don't cost a whole lot, given the performance. He hopes to exceed hypersonic speeds in the near future. Join us as Thomas talks about how to get Sidewinder speeds with a ...

06-16
01:53:13

LDRS & NSL West Recap! | Episode 93

Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, Braden, Taylor, Matt, and Shane (or as you may know him, Postart) talk about their experiences at LDRS 43 in Helm, California, and NSL West in Alamosa, Colorado. Be sure to subscribe to The AGG YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAntiGravityGroup Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradencarlson6 Follow Taylor here: http...

06-09
01:13:18

How The Anti-Gravity Group Came to Be | Episode 1 (Re-Mastered)

Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, we revisit where it all started in May 2023. The first episode of The AGG Pod lovingly remastered (as best Braden could) to update new listeners and those curious about our history in high-power rocketry and how we all came together. Note: This is before Postart's time in The AGG! Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https://www.instagram.com/bigb1011 https://www.tiktok.com/@bradenc...

06-02
01:05:37

Brahm Soltes, ESRA Volunteer and Blue Origin Propulsion Engineer | Episode 92

Send us a text In this episode of The Anti-Gravity Group Podcast, Shane, Braden, and Taylor are joined by Brahm Soltes, who is a former competitor and current volunteer of ESRA, the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association. He joins us to tell us about IREC and his past in high power and experimental rocketry. Want to volunteer or spectate at IREC? Check out the ESRA website here: https://www.soundingrocket.org/ Support the show Follow Braden Here: https://youtube.com/@rocketvlogs https...

05-26
01:08:20

IT'S TIME FOR SOME BIG LAUNCHES! | Episode 91

Send us a text In this episode, Taylor, Shane, and Braden talk about what they're flying at LDRS in California and NSL in Alamosa, Colorado. We also answer some rocket surgeon questions and some fan mail! 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/...

05-19
58:58

New Zealand's 398,914ft Space Shot (w/ Dean Spittle) | Episode 90

Send us a text HEADS UP! There is a LOT of visual aspect to this episode. In this episode, Dean Spittle of the New Zealand Rocketry Association joins The Anti-Gravity Group to discuss the recent flight of Meraki II, a hand-built two-stage rocket that went nearly 400,000 feet out of Mt White Station in New Zealand. 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.you...

05-12
01:12:53

Let's Talk Odd-Rocs | Episode 89

Send us a text In this episode, The Anti-Gravity Group discusses Odd-Rocs. What qualifies as an odd-roc? Some classic odd-roc projects throughout rocketry history, and some kits that are currently available to get you right into an odd-roc ASAP! 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...

05-05
01:02:34

Crazy High Performance Rockets from History | Episode 88

Send us a text In this episode, The Anti-Gravity Group discusses historic high-performance and high-altitude high-power rocket flights through history. These discussions include OuR Project, rockets by Jim Jarvis, Derek DeVille's Qu8K Carmack Prize attempt, and more. 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 (...

04-28
01:02:24

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