I Need My Space

Retired NASA astronaut, former NFL wide receiver, and avid dog lover, Leland Melvin joins Rae to talk about food, fitness, and fetch in space.Questions include: What would it be like to play with your dog in space? Can you play sports in microgravity? How does the body physically change in the absence of gravity? Why do people grow in space? What mental changes occur in space? What is the best space food? What kind of physical exercises do astronauts do? Who ran a marathon in space? What is it like to spend a holiday on a spaceship? What are “stupid astronaut tricks”? What are the best views of Earth from space? Why do astronauts love spicy food? Is freeze-dried ice cream really astronaut food? Do your tastebuds desensitize in space?Follow I Need My Space on Social Media:Twitter: @INeedMySpacePodInstagram: @INeedMySpace PodFacebook Group: “I Need My Space Pod”To continue the conversation from this podcast on social media, use the hashtag #INeedMySpaceWhere to find Leland on the web:http://lelandmelvin.co