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20/07/2024

We're Back!

After a short hiatus, Mark Taylor & John Berger return with the usual Trans-Atlantic banter that you expect from TGP Nominal, but with a gargantuan episode to make up for lack of output.

In this episode John Berger talks about his recent trip to Boston, Massachusetts
for .

Mark Taylor attends Dead Universe Comics Extravaganza & chats with Comic Book writer Psycho Gran

Mark also teams up with Bobby Astalus () for Aylesbury Comic Con

Finally Mark & John catch up with a little bit of Space News.

So....

"Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The ”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-107 to explore this episode. 🦸🚀

01/06/2024

TGP Nominal are collaborating with Striking Events & will be taking part in Aylesbury Comic Con & Toy Fair on June 2nd.

Come along & say Hi! you never know, you might feature in a future episode. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

For tickets visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aylesbury-comic-con-toy-fair-tickets-737829105717

03/05/2024

Welcome to The Garbage POD Annual Song Contest .

As the Eurovision juggernaut rolls into for the 68th edition of the competition, Mark Taylor and State-Side Eurovision fan John Berger bring you their unique take on the biggest music event in the world.

Mark and John have been making their predictions for Eurovision since the 2016 competition in Stockholm.
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Returning to the show for the 3rd year, after her prediction wins over the last two years, is the Welsh Songstress Lezley-ann Shaw.

But before making their predictions for Malmö 2024, they go through how their predictions fared in the Liverpool 2023 contest! 🇸🇪🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈

Visit: https://thegarbagepod.weebly.com/podcasts/episode-76-forenade-av-musik to explore this episode.

12/04/2024

Welcome to TGP Nominal's annual Yuri's Night .

Mark Taylor and John Berger bring you their Trans-Atlantic banter
and chat about what's going on in the Cosmos.

We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with an awesome charity called UK Astronomy Events for the event.

Our Objects Of The Month section is brought to you by Dan Pye from the Kielder Observatory.

Also ​throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night.

“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The & ”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-106-yuris-night-podcast-2024 to explore this episode!

👩‍🚀🚀🛰🪐☄️

09/03/2024

TGP Nominal 10.5 Launching into the very soon! 🔭🌕🪐🚀

09/03/2024

Welcome to Episode 10.5 of TGP Nominal .
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UK Astronomy Events's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor for his Sky Guide for March.

The guys reminisce about the recent UK Astronomy Accessible Mobile Planetarium Trial and a generous gift from one of the attendees.

They also talk about Intuitive Machines Lunar Lander and what defines a successful Mission.

"Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The ”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-105 to listen and explore this episode. 🔭🌕🪐🚀

11/02/2024

Welcome to Episode 10.4 of TGP Nominal .
After a short absence, UK Astronomy Events Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor for his themed Sky Guide.

The guys also chat about everything from Tomatoes lost in space
to the gross reality of living on the International Space Station.

"Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The ”

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Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-104 to listen & explore this episode.

24/01/2024

23/01/2024

I have just had some really lovely feedback from ChapterSix who were one of the bands that played at Aylesbury Town Council's Live In the Park & featured in the TGP Nominal / The Garbage POD Crossover. If you haven't heard it yet, give it a listen (You Know you want to!).

https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-103-christmas-crossover-2023 🎤🎼🎹🥁🎷🎺🎸

24/12/2023

Welcome to The 2023 edition of The TGP Nominal / The Garbage POD Crossover

Mark Taylor travels back to his hometown to catch up with Ruth Mayhew, who is the Senior Community & Events Officer for Aylesbury Town Council to recap the 2023 Live In the Park festival which took place over the August Bank Holiday.

During the event chatted with some of the bands, artists, charities
& organisations that took part.

There is also music from bands & artists that Mark spoke with.

As well as a festive treat from friend of the show Lezley-ann Shaw

Thanks to everyone who has listened to our podcasts over the year.
watch out for some awesome content in 2024!

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-103-christmas-crossover-2023 to explore this episode. 🧑‍🎄🎄☃️

22/12/2023

The Annual TGP Nominal / The Garbage POD Crossover will be launching into the on Christmas Eve 🧑‍🎄🎄☃️

12/11/2023

Welcome to Episode 10.2 of TGP Nominal

After a long hiatus, UK Astronomy Events's Ross Hockham BCAe joins Mark Taylor with his November Sky Guide and a few Space Themed beers.

Will they make it to the end of the episode?

There's only one way to find out....

"Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The ”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-102 to explore this episode.

🔭🌕🪐🍻

26/10/2023

Welcome to this special episode of TGP Nominal .

Mark Taylor & John Berger are not only celebrating our 9th Anniversary but they are celebrating the start of the 10th Season of the Podcast.

That's Right, TGP NOMINAL is Nine Years Old! (They grow up so fast)

In this episode the boys talk about John's recent trip to Canada for Tenno Con 2023.

And mix things up with a little Science Fact and Science Fiction chat.

So buckle Up & brace yourself because TGP NOMINAL Episode 10.1
is about to launch into the !

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-101-happy-9th-birthday to explore this episode.

🎂 🔭🚀🧑‍🚀

30/09/2023

To commemorate International Podcast Day 2023
​ we bring you a special episode of The Garbage POD.

The moto is "Start The Conversation" so that's exactly what we do!

Host Mark Taylor is joined by fellow Podcaster & Garbage POD regular 'John Berger' along with 'Wil Cheung' for the proceedings.

Visit: https://thegarbagepod.weebly.com/podcasts/episode-74-international-podcast-day-2023 to explore this episode.

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15/08/2023

Welcome to the TGP Nominal Podcast episode for August 2023

Joining Mark Taylor is UK Astronomy Events very own Ross Hockham with his Sky Guide for the month.

As It's August, the highlight of the month is The Perseid Meteor Shower.

Also Wil Photography's Infinite Skies Photography Exhibition features.

“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The ”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-912 to listen & explore this episode ☄️🌙🔭

04/06/2023

Welcome to TGP Nominal Episode 9.11

This month, Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy Events flies solo with his guide to the night skies, as Mark Taylor has lost his voice and is trying to get well in time for his Half-Century rotation around the Sun.

With this month being the Summer Solstice, expect to see a Tri Star Asterism.

​Plus, we'll be stepping out with an unusual feature on our natural satellite.

“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The & Rock The Planet”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-911 to explore this episode!

🔭🌙🪐🌞

21/05/2023

Welcome to TGP Nominal episode 9.10.

This month we are reminiscent of the British rail network....
Running a reduced service & a Bit late!

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy Events returns with his guide to the night skies.

This month expect to see a multitude of features on our natural satellite.

Plus, a mini mixed up meteor shower.

“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The ”

🔭☄️🌙

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-910 to explore this episode

06/05/2023

Welcome to The Garbage POD annual Eurovision Song Contest .

As the juggernaut rolls into for the 67th edition of the competition 'Mark Taylor and State-Side Eurovision fan 'John Berger' bring you their unique take on the biggest music event
in the world.

Mark and John have been making their predictions for Eurovision since the 2016 competition in Stockholm.
​
Returning to the show after her predictions win last year is the Welsh Songstress
'Lezley-ann Shaw'

But before making their predictions for Liverpool 2023, they go though how their predictions fared.
in the Turin 2022 contest!

👨‍🎤👩‍🎤🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇧🇭🇲🏳️‍🌈

Visit: https://thegarbagepod.weebly.com/podcasts/episode-73 to explore this episode.

13/04/2023

Welcome to TGP Nominal's annual Yuri's Night .

We have produced a special edition of our monthly Sky Guide in collaboration with UK Astronomy Events for the event.

Our Objects Of The Month section is brought to you by
Wil Photography & Twice Brewed Stargazing.

Author and Honorary Crew Member Aston Smith's new book features.

Also ​throughout the show there will be messages from people in the Space / Science community commemorating Yuri's Night.

“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The & ”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-99-yuris-night-2023 to explore this episode. 🚀👨‍🚀🔭

31/03/2023

TGP Nominal is excited to announce that we will be at Star Wars Celebration Europe.

If you you are attending on Saturday 8th, come & say Hi!

This Is The Way!

06/02/2023

In Episode 9.7 of TGP Nominal ,
Mark Taylor goes through changes to the podcast that will come into fruition from March 2023.

Although February is the shortest month of the year, it certainly isn't short of wonders for our Sky Guide featuring UK Astronomy Events.

Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF is still making an impact (Not Literally!) throughout the month.

And talking of impact, we have another chance to see an unusual phenomenon on our only "natural" satellite.

Along with many awesome sights in our night skies.

“So Buckle Up and Let’s Launch This Episode Into The ”

Visit: https://tgpnominal.weebly.com/podcasts/tgp-nominal-97-february-skies-2023 to explore this episode.

🔭🪐☄️🌑