We are back in the comfort of the hatch yet again on this week’s Professor Blastoff! Tig expresses her fear of earthquakes before she and Kyle gush over her visit to a swanky Hollywood home (complete with a mist-covered slide, zip-line and “sick” panic room), all the while making David feel completely left out of the conversation.  After questioning the merit of “throwing it to the professor”, the gang welcome first time guest  Jaden Pan, a transgendered individual, to explain the intricacies of what it means to be “trans” and share some genuinely hilarious stories from his career as a camera operator.

Tig, Kyle, David & Aaron make their triumphant return to the hatch on this week’s Professor Blastoff! The gang all share riveting car wash stories, Tig proves to be the worst tipper in the Czech Republic and Nick Kroll’s level of celebrity is discussed. Yoga instructor Rocky Heron stops by to talk about the inner workings of the meditative arts and teach everyone a thing or two about spirituality as David asks as many questions about tantric sex as humanly possible.

We are back again with another fantastic live episode of Professor Blastoff, coming to you from the beautiful Largo Theatre in Los Angeles! Kyle and Tig do their best Sklar impressions, talk about their on-tour banging and sing some very memorable duets. The gang engage in some hilarious banter and eventually turn it over to Dr. Aaron Burrell and the very handsome Jon Dore to talk about Kyle’s favorite topic….MOTHER! Jon confirms his mother’s existence and conducts a brief interview with her before things spiral completely out of control. Will anybody properly Name That Punky? Listen and find out!

Pranks ensue within the hatch on this week’s Professor Blastoff! Kyle opens up by sharing a story about his bowels which inspires Aaron to open up as well by sharing a story of his own regarding heat exhaustion. Then they welcome fellow Blastronaut Anna B. to discuss living with a physical disability known as Quadrilateral Congenital Limb Deficiency. They’ll get into ways she feels it has empowered her as a person, stories from her youth, how often it becomes a thing where she has to tell people not to treat her exceptionally different, and quite possibly wins at What’s Nuts!

Greetings, Blastronauts! This week the gang leave the comfort of The Hatch and come to you live from Birmingham, Alabama as they discuss more road trip shenanigans, get sidetracked by spider semantics, and reflect on the increasingly prevalent Iraqnophobia epidemic. The Professor reveals the proper pronunciation of “infinitesimal”, Kyle explains the history of the Universe and Tig burps (or was it just her delivery?) before diving into the mysteries of the Infinite with returning guest Abe Kunin. Tune in and find out if Aaron can make it through the entire show without peeing his pants!

Relax, take some deep breaths, and enjoy as the crew discuss everything involving stress. They’ll go over what they do to escape, feeling great after a good cry, career based stress, the varying levels of stress that could arise from taking care of children, and what is stressing everyone out. Now reward yourself with some chocolate!

The crew is back in the hatch! They talk about Tig’s blossoming relationship with her personal trainer and they create a scoreboard for jokes. Then they welcome Andrew Shaver, a US Army Sergeant, to talk about the military and war. He shares stories about dealing with buffoonery in the ranks, camaraderie, and the difficulties in re-acclimating to civilian life. They also discuss military food, jargon, and the need for more PTSD research. If you’d like to learn more about helping returning soldiers you can visit here. Listen up Blastronauts!

Blastoff is live from Minneapolis! Tig, Kyle, David, and Aaron welcome friend and comedian, Kjell Bjorgen, to the podcast for a conversation on emotional intelligence. It gets awkward and hilarious as they navigate one another’s issues with sensitivity, patience, and over analysis. Then a brave audience member comes to the stage and reveals his own profound rocky road to emotional intelligence. Plus a musical number, great impressions, and a stirring round of “Name That Punky”.

Alert Blasternauts! In this live episode Kyle sings and plays an excerpt from a song he wrote for a high school crush and Tig plays the drums with her hands. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Guest and musician, Trevor Anderson, comes on and explains the science behind music and the reasons we love it. Plus Chicago accents, breaking down song lyrics, and the legend of the ninth symphony. Then a game of “What’s Nuts” that happens while Tig and Kyle bang, a music based Q and A with the audience that turns into an explanation of everything, and a great round of “Name That Punky”. Enjoy. It’s a special one! Recorded by Asim Ali at The Abbey Chicago.

The hatch has perfect composition on today’s Professor Blastoff. The hosts discuss why Tig would make a great sideline reporter, the best Neil Diamond songs, and losing cool points in front of fans. Then wonderful comedian and avid photographer, Steve Agee, comes on and talks about touring with Tig, MySpace pages, and the myth of “trying to hard”.  He explains how he got into photography, the epidemic of selfies, and his nervousness over being a wedding photographer for friends. Then it’s time for another epic edition of “Name That Punky”! Listen to this while you hike and look for a perfect photo at sunset.

Nerds looking for sanctuary look no further than today’s Professor Blastoff! David apologizes for trash talking midwives and then the hosts talk about fear in a world where wild animals now rarely kill us. Then the high priestess of nerdom, Jackie Kashian, comes to the show. They break down the categorical differences between geeks, nerds, geeks, and dweebs. Then they reveal their own obsessive nerdy pursuits and decide if everyone’s a nerd in this modern world. Plus talk about Happy Days, iguanas, and trying to complete your super hero themed cups collection. It’s fun for everyone and who dare challenge the nerd authority of Jackie Kashian?

The hatch is alive with questions in today’s Professor Blastoff! The hosts start with a discussion about race and whether Kyle’s impressions fall on the offensive side. Then they dive into the world of automobiles with car expert George Reddick. He talks about the car that started his automotive love affair, the douchiness of Lamborghinis, and the long term viability of the Google car. Plus Kyle does the greatest bro voice of all time, some flying car talk, and a full explanation of how combustible engines work. Believe it! And then a little What’s Nuts and a wonderful round of Boring Texts!

Time to celebrate the 100th episode of Professor Blastoff! Kyle starts off the show by admitting to a disease, David has a suspicious new shirt, and Tig reads live tweets from fans about her radiance. Then science expert, Christina Ochoa, comes to the show and explains atoms, noble gases, and the periodic table. They ask her about being a member of Mensa, her work in physics, and her acting career. She’s a triple threat. Then it’s time for a legendary round of “Name That Punky”!

There’s no professor in the hatch today but there’s still magic. The gang talks about Tig ignoring Kyle’s greetings which leads to the hosts examining Kyle’s face and his large nostrils. Then comedian and friend, Michelle Biloon, comes in and talks about the mysterious world of pregnancy. She discusses her baby and talks about all the trials and surprises involved with carrying another person in your belly including; craving deviled eggs, getting to know your baby, and letting your husband try your breast milk. Then it’s time for a tremendous game of “Name That Punky” with special guest, Kyle’s mom!

It’s a festive atmosphere in the hatch on today’s Professor Blastoff! Aaron apologizes for messing up his own half birthday, Tig considers having a party for her birthday, and they all wonder how Tig would behave at a bachelorette party. Then wunderkind comic/writer/actor and all around superman DC Pierson comes to the show. He talks about the writing process behind his new novel, Crap Kingdom, and also discusses how he gets so much done all the time. Tig talks about her upcoming memoir and they all chat about the ins and outs of writing including; fiction vs. non fiction, writing productively with so many distractions, and picking which parts to share from your own life. Plus some super sweet emails from fans! Enjoy.