Welcome to The Last Easy Mile, a show for men who know there’s more waiting—but aren’t sure where to begin. Hosted by Josh Farahi, each episode explores that moment before the leap, when the excuses run out and something real needs to start.

In this episode, Fraser Cain—founder of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast—shares why space still matters. From watching meteor showers with your kids to seeing Saturn’s rings through binoculars in a city, Fraser offers practical ways to reconnect with awe. He reflects on raising science-minded kids, his love of tabletop RPGs, and how parents can create deeper imaginative experiences than screens can provide.

We also talk about the James Webb Space Telescope, the Mars rovers, and the Vera Rubin Observatory, which will capture time-lapse images of the sky. Fraser warns against the growing distrust of experts, advocating for humility, critical thinking, and Carl Sagan’s “baloney detection toolkit.”

Fraser Cain – Follow & Learn More

· Website: https://www.universetoday.com

· Podcast: https://www.astronomycast.com

· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@universetoday

· Twitter/X: https://x.com/fcain

Practical Astronomy Tools DiscussedSky-viewing apps:

o SkyView(iOS/Android)

o Stellarium

Light pollution map:

o Dark SkyFinder

o LightPollution Map

Astronomy event calendars:

o EarthSky.org’sSky Guide

o Time and Date –Astronomy Events

Books & Concepts Mentioned

· The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan

AmazonLink

· The Fermi Paradox: “Where is everybody?”

Wikipedia – Fermi Paradox

Josh Kirchner didn’t grow up bowhunting bears or butchering mountain lions. He taught himself. From solo bear scouting trips with zero experience to writing Becoming a Backpack Hunter and building a life around the backcountry, Josh’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to dive into something wild. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to get started as a hunter in adulthood—how to find your first opportunity, what gear actually matters, why so many people quit early, and how hunting reshapes your connection to food, nature, and yourself. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman or just someone who’s been saying “someday,” this episode will get you off the couch and onto the trail.

🌐 Website – https://dialedinhunter.com

📺 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@dialedinhunter

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dialedinhunter

📖 Book: *Becoming a Backpack Hunter* – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085KS1PBV