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ALCOHOL Clouds Beyond The Stars!

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Buckle up for one of our silliest episodes yet! We've really gone off the rails this time as we blast off into the world of space alcohol. What started as a question from our listener Nigel about phosphine on Venus somehow morphed into a cosmic happy hour adventure. Join us as we explore vast clouds of ethanol and methanol floating in the cosmos, brainstorm outrageous ideas for harvesting these interstellar spirits with giant moon-sized fans, and ponder the complexities of operating space-age distilleries. We'll discuss the unique challenges of aging whiskey over light-years and speculate on the bizarre flavors imparted by space dust. This episode is a wild ride through the galaxy's biggest cocktail party, guaranteed to leave you dizzy with laughter and wonder. --- Find out more about Gaby's science fiction short story! Here are the links for the anthology. The physical copy can be ordered here : https://www.neonhemlock.com/books/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention The ebook can be ordered here: https://www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention

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