Radio Saxa Vord

This week we hear from Alice Matthewson and Alec Priest from the Unst Tunnel Action Group. You will get to learn all about the amazing campaigning and fundraising going on in the north isles of Shetland for fixed links to the mainland. Follow the link below if you would like to support their fundraising.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/unst-yell-tunnel-action-groups-fundraiser-1?fbclid=IwAR3gJqtqAavmgAyWuwcRKPSXYI_sUJ2VaiDBY2hWBS3cRWkBYbTwVOizdmo

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CRt1UnpvxGSvopfeFHHG9?si=80bb7119129946bf

Head over to Spotify to hear our latest episode which includes a talk given by Chris Dyer during UnstFest. This talk focused on the military history of the SaxaVord Spaceport launch site.
Music from Bryden Priest.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0C6BLavm0kAmRRYOwuLJJp?si=tDz5f7BkRWCiKQ__Uaox5Q

In this week's episode of the Radio Saxa Vord podcast, Emily and Bryden chat to Christian Schmierer who is Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hyimpulse. Christian chats about the ongoing rocket engine tests being carried out at Scatsta airport in Shetland.
Music from Peter Wood.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pgc6yde25RYnKSNj6Wr3E?si=8926c075aed04838

This week it is the return of Debbie Strang to the Radio Saxa Vord Podcast. Debbie discusses the importance of visitors coming up to see the site and SaxaVord Spaceport attending events on the UK mainland to promote themselves. We also hear about some exciting events coming up over the next few months.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3O29nMzKOczTfpGuVq8UFb?si=0b5c8456bd784995

This week Emily and Bryden chat to Andrew Nairn from Bright Ascension. This company offer mission ready software in space and on the ground and are based in Dundee. We will hear why it is important to have small businesses offering unique services like this to create a successful space eco-system in Scotland.

Music from Peter Wood.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pCnFaeG76LwDrQULwIdiY?si=SVWfS9cRT5Cfn18hcWgEtA&dd=1

In this weeks episode, we hear from returning guest - Dr Mason Robbins. Mason is SaxaVord Spaceports Education Officer and will be chatting to us about the recent ‘Space 102 Day’ and what he and Bryden got up to whilst down in England for a week. Music by Steven Spence.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LKWXSz1nG0cWAKl0pVLm3?si=FFMkLJ4pSVewMNormJBqXg

In this weeks episode, Emily and Bryden talk to Russ Webster who is the Range Safety Manager at SaxaVord Spaceport. Russ joined the team in November 2022 and tells us about his experiences prior to joining the company. The music this week is from Steven Spence.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rEJlokOgrjBzaW2NFoW9q?si=JRg8IbcJQX6l8Z6PutTkfg

This week Bryden and Emily talk all things Up Helly Aa. Bryden talks about his experiences with the festival and what it meant to him growing up. We also get to hear from Unst locals to learn what this event means to them and the community. Music is the Up Helly Aa Song performed by Peter Wood.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ApQ35Tdk6bUJsVr62MxBX?si=qSKEkGUzT7OsHQ5NjBjvtA

Use this link for a video to learn more about Up Helly Aa - https://youtu.be/xLsccAXlURQ

Uyeasound Up Helly Aa 2019 - Shetland's annual Fire Festivals. The fifth of our twelve annual Fire Festivals here in Shetland, Uyeasound Up Helly Aa is held each year on the most northerly island in the UK - Unst. Up He...

This week Bryden is joined by SaxaVord Spaceport’s Client Liaison Calum Ward. Callum offers the perspective of a young person who has moved to Unst to start working in this exciting industry and shares his story of how he got there. Music by Steven Spence.

https://saxavord.com/podcast/

A New Era! In this first Episode of the new Radio Saxa Vord format, we are joined by Adrien Bourasseau from Latitude. Latitude have been doing some exciting work in Unst over the last few months and will be returning soon to continue. We will also have music from Steven Spence to conclude the episode.

https://saxavord.com/podcast/

The Radio Saxa Vord Christmas Special is out now! We are joined by SaxaVord Spaceport CEO - Frank Strang and Mark Turnbull from Shetland Reel Gin. We will also have music from Peter Wood and Emily Strang.

🎁 The Radio Saxa Vord Christmas Special will be out on the 28th of December. Tune in for an update from CEO Frank Strang and an introduction to Mark Turnbull the Manager Distiller of Shetland Reel Gin. 🎁

Join Emily and Bryden on Sunday as they chat to SaxaVord Spaceport Deputy CEO, Scott Hammond.
We will also have music from Leonard Brown.

https://saxavord.com/podcast/This week, we join Bryden as he speaks to SaxaVord Domestic Site Manager - Steve Carter. Steve has worked at Saxa Vord Resort and now SaxaVord Spaceport for 10 years and will discuss the change he has seen on site over this time. Steve shares his thoughts on what makes the SaxaVord Spaceport team work so well together. This week we have music from Peter Wood.

https://saxavord.com/podcast/

Join us on Sunday for an interview with SaxaVord Spaceport's Domestic Site Manager - Steve Carter. Steve will tell us about his 10 years working at SaxaVord and how his job has changed.
Last week's episode available through the link below.

Podcast – SaxaVord Tune in to find out more about Unst’s role in the UK space industry and about community life in Shetland. And hear some great music.

In this episode, Emily and Bryden chat to Saxavord Spaceport Operations Manager, Duncan Swainston. Duncan joined the team full-time at the start of October after a career as an aircraft pilot. Duncan shares anecdotes about growing up in Shetland, his previous work and what his new job will entail. We will also have music from Nell Hammond. https://saxavord.com/podcast/

Join us this Sunday (6th November) as Bryden and Emily chat to Saxavord Spaceport Operations Manager, Duncan Swainston. We will also have music from Nell Hammond.

Join us this Sunday (6th November) as Bryden and Emily chat to SaxaVord Spaceport Operations manager, Duncan Swainston. We will also have music from Nell Hammond.

This Sunday (30th October) Emily and Bryden will be joined by two guests - Mason Robbins (Education Officer) and Sorcha Leavey (Sustainability Officer) to discuss their role with SaxaVord Spaceport and some of the fantastic work that is happening. We will also have music from Steven Spence for you to enjoy at the end of the episode.

We're back! In this long-awaited return of the podcast, we hear from Emily and Bryden who update us on the most recent developments at SaxaVord Spaceport. We will hear about Farnborough Space-Comm Expo, the beginning of construction and the inaugural Unst Show Rocket competition!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yaebPta82JnUfp4v102AI?si=060bc9a57b2b4639

That’s it for this year folks!! The Radio SaxaVord Christmas Special is live! From everyone on the Radio SaxaVord team, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

https://saxavord.com/podcast/

2000 DOWNLOADS!!! Thank you so much for the support on both seasons! Who’s excited for the Christmas Special?

This weeks episode is out!! We speak to Nik Smith from to talk about their involvement with (Link in bio)

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!!!! This weeks episode is live now with all the chat and exclusive interviews from the New Enlightenment Summit. Link in Bio!

New Episode is out today!!! This week we speak to Jimmy Slaughter about the range operations at SaxaVord Spaceport!

This week’s episode is now live!! Listen to find out what Wild Skies Shetland has been up to over the pandemic and about their plans for the future.

Excited for this weeks episode? Here’s a hint for what we might be talking about. (Also if you haven’t already, listen to Ep 1!!)