The Future: Drawing From Our Past with Townsends

The Future: Drawing From Our Past with Townsends

Author: John Michael Godier December 18, 2025 Duration: 26:53

In part two part episode we are joined by historian and host Jon Townsend who does historical reenactment, is the host of the youtube channel Townsend’s, and is the proprietor of the online store, https://www.townsends.us/John Michael Godier and Jon Townsend discuss life in 18th century, clothes, building and raising a log barn and more.Subscribe to Townsend here: https://www.youtube.com/user/jastownsendandsonWho Were The Longhunters?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt0OUVnx-y4Rare 1760's Recipe - A Whole Bird Inside a Dumplinghttps://youtu.be/FfF_Z-_M8WEA Poor Man's Rice Puddinghttps://youtu.be/bvbZ1_h9HW8Townsends Presents: "Raising a Log Barn"https://youtu.be/VGwmAbXFDK8Reliving The Frontier Dugout Canoe Experiencehttps://youtu.be/yqO5sG14x38Website:https://www.eventhorizonshow.com/You can now support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShowFollow us on Twitter!https://twitter.com/jmgeventhorizon


Curiosity about the cosmos often starts with a simple question, and that's where John Michael Godier's Event Horizon finds its rhythm. Hosted by author and futurist John Michael Godier, this podcast delves into the profound and the perplexing at the edges of our understanding. Each episode builds a narrative, weaving together discussions on astronomy, astrophysics, and the latest space science news with broader themes of technology, history, and futurism. The conversations are grounded by special guests who bring expertise and diverse perspectives, turning complex ideas into engaging explorations. You'll find the dialogue moves from the concrete details of scientific discovery to the speculative implications for our future, all with a thoughtful and accessible tone. This isn't just a recap of headlines; it's a deep dive into the context and consequences of what we're learning about the universe. For anyone who looks up at the night sky and wonders about black holes, the potential for life elsewhere, or where our technology might take us next, this podcast offers a compelling space to linger on those big ideas. The production emphasizes clarity and depth, making even the most daunting topics feel within reach. Tune in for a regular journey to the frontiers of science and human thought.
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Duration: 9:18
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Duration: 1:02:42
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Why Humans Will Never Colonize Mars with Gizmodo’s George Dvorsky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:50
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A Quantum Beginning for a Two-Sided Universe with Dr. Neil Turok [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:56
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Duration: 16:57
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Duration: 40:55
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Will Human Civilization End? with Dr. David Grinspoon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:26
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Duration: 19:07
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