Colin's Last Stand, Episode 17: Project Horizon - America's Cold War Moon Base (Almost)

Excellent job Colin - a topic I hadn't even heard of and yet utterly fascinating. Loved it !

Nick Griffiths

This was my favorite so far too just a really fascinating topic

Ryan Harvey

If it wasn't for your balls, I wouldn't be here.

Jeremy Meyer

Major space geek here. 40 minutes went by quick. Kudos!

Ross Arbour

Well I wasn't expected to talk about video games over here but i think this is appropriate, Overwatch's New Map is called Horizon Lunar Colony. AHAHA <a href="http://kotaku.com/overwatchs-new-map-is-on-the-moon-1795696063" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://kotaku.com/overwatchs-new-map-is-on-the-moon-1795696063</a>

GrisWold Diablo

The candy for cuties bit made me wee myself

Tristan

I'd argue I put TOO MUCH time into this one, as it's set me back a great deal. But I want to do big, meaty episodes like this every so often. Glad you dug it.

Colin Moriarty

You say "staring at your balls" like it's a bad thing.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you for your kind support!

Colin Moriarty

This is awesome. Visions of the future are always quaint when we look back. Even movies from the '80s and '90s look ridiculous in that regard.

Colin Moriarty

I don't really understand denying climate change. I DO, however, understanding the fight over how we deal with it, how severe it is, and what's causing it overall.

Colin Moriarty

Would have been amazing.

Colin Moriarty

Nice one man. You clearly put some serious time into researching this topic. It's cool because it's real but it feels totally sci-fi at the same time. I love 1930s-1950s sci-fi culture. Fun topic.

We should have super-militarized the moon base plan, let it leak to the russians, just to fuck with them. Some cold war antics.

Jeremy Meyer

The way the shot is framed, feels like I'm staring at your balls. Full event horizon. I think I like my Colin nipples up. The bottom of the frame at your nipples, like they shot you on Rubin. Or bellybutton up, like CLS episode 1, 2, or 3. Closer up, feels like I can feel your research and subject domination. You hit like a heavyweight.

Jeremy Meyer

Very awesome video on something I literally didnt know even existed. This makes me think back to your video on NASA and my imagination goes crazy just thinking about what we could have accomplished had they continued to be fully funded and dedicated to doing cool sh*t. I am surprised you didnt touch on why it fell through, was it just money? or also the possibility that maybe they were not as unsuccessful as we think? idk regardless gives me alot to think about and read up on which is why I love Colins Last Stand so much! Keep it up

Seth Eden

Looks more like the late 40's reminds my of the space suit <a href="https://youtu.be/U9eAiy0IGBI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/U9eAiy0IGBI</a>

Tristan

Awesome episode Colin! Made me think of the movie Iron Sky 😂. I love looking at what people in the 50's &amp; 60's thought the future would bring, saw a fashion video once and some of the concepts were bonkers but at the same time I could understand the thinking behind them, I'll try and find the link 👍🏼

Tristan

Colin I just watched a video with Neil deGrasse Tyson, and his tone was so urgent and filled with such frustration I was wondering if you think there is a specific advantage climate denyers in office get or are they really just inbred glue eaters?

Dan Cadogan

Yeah I agree about the Mars thing. Only that's more complicated and more expensive. Do you think putting a base on the moon as a trial run to getting people to Mars is worth it. I imagine we would learn a ton from the experience that could be applied to the Mars project.

Dan Phillips

It would be expensive and complicated even today, but I think we could do anything up there if we put our minds to it (and our wallets on the line). We should probably be thinking Mars at this point.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you for watching!

Colin Moriarty

I'm trying to keep the balance here, because I agree that it's the variety that's key to CLS' limited success. Thursday's episode is entirely political and contemporary.

Colin Moriarty

Thanks for watching, ma!

Colin Moriarty

I know. With enough Freedom of Information Acts, we'll hopefully see them!

Colin Moriarty

Thank you! We're slowly (but surely) getting the production level where it needs to be. I know it's a slow process, but I'm so head-down in the content that it's actually Erin that's been doing a ton of work on that front. Stand-by. It'll keep getting better.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you! I haven't.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you! I can't swing this length all the time (I was tempted to cut it into two, but figured people would be mad), but I like the subject matter, and would like to do more on declassified documents in the future.

Colin Moriarty

=)

Colin Moriarty

Well, that's why I felt it was so important to set the stage. We wanted to beat the Soviets, and they were beating us badly in space. This report reflects that need to best them. I'm glad you liked the video!

Colin Moriarty

Thank you!

Colin Moriarty

I'm typically not going to have guests, but I have a couple of targets for one-offs.

Colin Moriarty

I'm glad you liked it.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you! &lt;3

Colin Moriarty

Thank you! I wonder that, too...

Colin Moriarty

We're tweaking. It was even harsher before I made adjustments. Some folks said it looked great, so I have no fucking idea. Production is super hard, and I'm so out of my element with it.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you so much!

Colin Moriarty

Audio's up now, albeit a little too late for your use, I'm afraid. =\

Colin Moriarty

Space rules! Hope you enjoy.

Colin Moriarty

Thank you!

Colin Moriarty

Probably my favorite episode so far. I'd have loved to be apart of this think tank back in the day!

Misty

Incredible. I had never heard of this before. Obviously it wasn't feasible for that time period but I wonder how realistic it would be for us today. I mean actually having people living on the moon in a permanent base. It's cool to think about. Not sure the benefit to us and thus why it hasn't happened.

Dan Phillips

Outstanding job! I never knew this project existed, and it's super fascinating to hear about. I totally understand why it didn't happen, but it's a shame that it didn't!

While I love the more political topics, these are the type of videos that excite me the most and encourage further research into the topic. Keep a healthy balance between the directly political discussions and the more tech/science/philosophical topics, of which there are always political aspects of some sort in relation, and I think it would be a great variety.

Zack E

BEST! I've been hooked on space travel forever and remember the Russian Sputnik! (Oh.... Maybe my mother told me about it... 😂) Thus was SO good!!! Give me more!!!! Please!? 😉❤️

BettyAnn Moriarty

It'll be amazing to see what crazy top secret project proposals there are now in 50 years when they get declassified.

Zack E

This was wonderful, Colin. Thanks so much for doing it. So interesting. We have to start this up again! Endlessly fascinating. It almost doesn't seem real, haha. Oh, and liked the framing of the shot on this episode with you more centered. Great stuff.

Samuel

Also my favorite episode so far, thank you again Colin. Love these history pieces. Curious if you've heard of the "Free City of Tri-Insula" by any chance? Seeing as your from LI

Best yet more like this please Colin

George Newton

Great video! Men only on the base you say? Ah. Peace and quiet. #AMoonWithoutAWoman

What an awesome video, Col! The "Nope, Russia can't be first!" mentality they had at the time is pretty interesting. It's a pretty awesome insight into what was happening during the Cold War, just reacting instead of being proactive. It's also interesting to note that when it comes to war, there's no budgeting. Whatever it costs is fine. Hopefully Nasa's budget can be expanded sometime soon. Fun fact about my mom: her name's Nasa, so I'm going to start calling her "The Nasa."

Khalil Sadi

Really interesting, such a reflection of the time too. Would any thinking be as naively ambitious today, unlikely in the cynical age if information. Great episode though, fascinating subject matter. Keep up the good work Colin ✌ Peace

Another solid episode. Very fascinating thing that I had never heard of. As a side question to this. Have you considered bringing guests on the show at any point? Like for example with this one having a scientist on to share insights and such could be cool. Just curious, as I think you have an amazing platform here to expose new learners to subject matter experts.

Owen

This was awesome. Enjoyed this vid very much!!

I agree with you Colin. This is your best episode yet.

Fantastic stuff, love that you're covering this type of content! Exciting and fascinating stuff. Makes me wonder what Top Secret plans are simmering right now.

Great episode... Russia sending that poor dog to space was just cruel. He was the first Cosmo!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think your new equipement is great. The lighting is a little harsh.

Joey Finelli

Absolutely stunning episode man. This is the insanely interesting content I love to hear you speak so passionately about. Keep being awesome and enjoy your day sir!

Andy

Colin, I'm on a flight to Texas. Get that audio uploaded asap before we take off! 😂

Really looking forward to watching this after work. Love space stuff.

John Quinn

This topic is absolutely fascinating. Love it, Colin. Keep it up!