121: Blue Origin finds new “dummy” to go to space

Episode 121 June 17, 2021 00:43:21
121: Blue Origin finds new “dummy” to go to space
The Cloud Pod
121: Blue Origin finds new “dummy” to go to space

Jun 17 2021 | 00:43:21

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Hosted By

Jonathan Baker Justin Brodley Matthew Kohn Ryan Lucas

Show Notes

Is sending the former CEO of one of the biggest technology companies in the world to space a good idea? On The Cloud Pod this week, the team discusses the potential economic catastrophe that could follow if Jeff Bezos becomes space junk. 

A big thanks to this week’s sponsors:

This week’s highlights

General News: Frenemies 

Amazon Web Services: Watch This Space

Google Cloud Platform: Sneaky Sales Tactics

Azure: Getting Fit

TCP Lightning Round

⚡ After a slightly subdued round, Justin takes this week’s point, leaving scores at Justin (10), Ryan (5), Jonathan (7). 

Other headlines mentioned:

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