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Space Spiels

by Paige Kaufman

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  • What a Career Pivot Actually Looks Like w/ Michael Sola

    September 28, 2026 · 29 min

    Michael Sola’s path into aerospace has been anything but linear. In this episode, he shares how an early interest in aviation led him to Pratt & Whitney, graduate school at USC, a hands-on internship at The Aerospace Corporation, and…

  • Breaking Into Aerospace as an International Student: Mark Zhang

    September 14, 2026 · 41 min

    In this episode of Space Spiels, Paige sits down with Mark Zhang, a Systems Test Engineer at Joby Aviation, to talk about his journey into aerospace as an international student. Mark shares how The Martian first sparked his interest in…

  • Always Learning: Amy Dill’s Journey to Becoming NASA’s First Female Lunar CAPCOM

    August 31, 2026 · 32 min

    It’s the Space Spiels Season 4 premiere!! Paige sits down with NASA’s first female lunar CAPCOM, Amy Dill, to talk about the winding path that led her to the front room of one of NASA’s most historic missions. From discovering MIT through…

  • Failure in Engineering w/ Dylan Johnson

    May 11, 2026 · 28 min

    In this episode, Paige sits down with instrumentation and controls engineer Dylan Johnson to talk about his journey in engineering. The conversation dives into his relationship with failure, work-life balance, and the misconceptions many…

  • From Army to Artemis w/ Matthew Landon

    April 13, 2026 · 35 min

    Matt does not speak for the U.S. Army, government, or NASA. All views are our own. In this episode, Paige sits down with Matthew Landon, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, to talk about his path in the military and aerospace world…

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  • My Imposter Syndrome Experience and How I Overcome it

    March 30, 2026 · 22 min

    In this episode, Paige opens up about her personal experience with imposter syndrome and 4 tips that help her overcome it. She breaks down what imposter syndrome is, why so many students in STEM struggle with it, and how it manifests in…

  • Art and Space w/ ORBES CEO Anna Shaposhnik

    March 16, 2026 · 30 min

    In this episode, Paige sits down with Anna Shaposhnik, founder and CEO of ORBES, to talk about her path into the space industry. Anna shares how her interdisciplinary education at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy allowed her to combine art…

  • Year One in Aerospace: Anne Weber

    March 3, 2026 · 31 min

    In this episode, Paige sits down with aerospace engineering student Anne Weber to talk about her journey into the space industry and finding confidence in a challenging field. Anne shares how Hidden Figures, an inspiring high school…

  • Confidence and Career Leaps w/ theplanekate

    February 16, 2026 · 33 min

    In this episode, Paige has a down to earth conversation with Flight Test Engineer Kate Gunderson! She reflects on her best day at test pilot school and the differences between life as a student, a NASA engineer, and now a full-time flight…

  • Answering YOUR Aerospace Questions

    February 2, 2026 · 29 min

    In this episode, Paige answers YOUR questions about her background, aerospace, and advice. She shares how she got into space, along with her high school journey. Paige breaks down the differences between aerospace, mechanical, and…

  • The Astrophysicist Variant of Elle Woods: Dr. Clary

    January 19, 2026 · 25 min

    In this episode, Paige sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Clary Rizzo to talk about her journey from childhood curiosity to direct imaging of exoplanets. They explore how early research experiences shaped Clary’s path. Clary opens up about…

  • Networking 101 with Flight Controller Jack Tanner

    December 23, 2025 · 36 min

    In this episode, Jack Tanner, a fellow flight controller, and I have an unapologetically real conversation about networking in engineering. He shares his “networking origin story,” and breaks down three practical networking steps for…

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About the show

Space Spiels is a podcast that brings you down-to-earth, real conversations about life in the aerospace world. Through a wide range of guests, we explore the flexible, ever-evolving nature of careers in the field, while digging into the honest challenges and human stories behind this beautifully complex industry. Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @spacespiels Disclaimer: My personal social media communications only reflect my personal views and do not represent the views of my employer or any mentioned organizations.