Episode

43: "A Bear on a Chain" (Star City S1E2)

Podcast: NASA Vending Machine (watching "For All Mankind" and "Star City")
Published: May 29, 2026
Duration seconds: 1786
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Summary

The “Star City” premiere continues with a surprise bear, a tour of western European capitals, the Chief Designer’s secret basement workshop, and a beautiful Soviet wedding. Also, we continue to spot connections to characters in “For All Mankind”… we think....