Stage Zero Studio with Wil Waldon

Stage Zero News is the flagship podcast from Stage Zero about SpaceX, Elon Musk, cutting-edge tech, and the future of everything. Every week, host Wil Waldon breaks down the biggest stories in space exploration, innovation, and emerging technology — and what they mean for the world ahead. From rockets and robots to AI and electric vehicles, Wil connects the dots and explores how today’s breakthroughs are shaping tomorrow.

Stage Zero Studio with Wil Waldon is a technology podcast hosted by Stage Zero Studio, with 739 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stage Zero Studio hosts Stage Zero Studio with Wil Waldon, a technology show with 739 episodes published.

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  Texas Landowners Fight Starbase Annexation

  Aug 18, 202620 min

  The city of Starbase , a municipality closely tied to Elon Musk’s SpaceX , is currently seeking to expand its borders by annexing over 7,000 acres of land in south Texas . This growth strategy aims to bolster the company's rocket manufacturing and launch capabilities for future missions to the moon and Mars . However, the proposal has sparked significant backlash from local activists and landowners who cite concerns regarding environmental degradation and the loss of private property. Critics argue that the city’s leadership , which includes SpaceX employees, prioritizes corporate interests over the well-being of the surrounding community and its fragile ecosystems . Despite this opposition, local officials suggest that state laws may provide few avenues to halt the space company's territorial ambitions . The situation remains a tense conflict between technological progress and the protection of pioneer landscapes and resident rights.

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  INSANE SpaceX Starship Flight 14 Update: ORBIT & FIRST-EVER SHIP CATCH?!

  Aug 17, 202610 min

  SpaceX wants Starship Flight 14 to carry viable payloads into orbit and then bring the upper stage back to the launch tower for its first catch attempt. The company is tentatively aiming for the end of August, although it still needs regulatory approval and a clean review of the previous flight. SpaceX has caught Super Heavy three times, but it has never tried to catch a 52-meter ship after orbital entry. Can Flight 14 really go from useful payload deployment to a tower catch on the same mission?Flight 14 asks Starship to do far more than repeat another hourlong trip to the Indian Ocean. We are going through the likely hardware, the orbital flight path, the payload deployment, the deorbit burn, the return to Texas, the catch sequence, the booster problem, and every decision that could send the ship away from the tower.

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  Disney’s $1.2 Billion Exit Signals the End of an Old Media Era

  Aug 7, 202618 min

  Disney has agreed to sell its stake in A+E Global Media to Hearst, giving Hearst full ownership of brands including A&E, History, and Lifetime. The move reflects Disney’s effort to reduce its exposure to traditional cable television as the media landscape continues to shift. In this episode, we look at why big media companies are reshaping their portfolios and what this deal says about the changing value of legacy television assets. The larger takeaway is simple: even iconic companies have to decide what businesses no longer fit the future they are building. Strategic focus often means letting go of familiar brands to make room for the next chapter. Support the Show • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/4fUGHEm • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/4pUHt8Q • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/45a4MC9 • Need a website or app? https://hireawebteam.com • Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/StageZeroNews?view_as=patron&vanity=StageZeroNews • Subscribe on Supercast: https://clubelon.supercast.com/ Disclosure: Amazon links may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

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  Disney and TikTok Are Rewriting the Streaming Playbook

  Aug 6, 202630 min

  Disney reported higher revenue, stronger streaming profits, and continued momentum from its parks and cruise business. Then it added an unexpected twist: a new partnership with TikTok designed to bring more short-form, creator-driven content into the Disney ecosystem. In this episode, we explore what happens when one of entertainment’s biggest legacy brands leans into the culture and format of the internet. Disney is not simply chasing attention—it is testing a new path between premium content, creator culture, and streaming distribution. The bigger lesson is that established companies cannot rely on their old distribution models forever. The winners will be the brands that can protect their value while adapting to where audiences are actually spending time. Support the Show • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/4fUGHEm • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/4pUHt8Q • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/45a4MC9 • Need a website or app? https://hireawebteam.com • Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/StageZeroNews?view_as=patron&vanity=StageZeroNews • Subscribe on Supercast: https://clubelon.supercast.com/ Disclosure: Amazon links may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

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  SpaceX’s AI Spending Just Spooked Wall Street

  Aug 5, 202622 min

  SpaceX delivered a blockbuster first earnings report, with quarterly revenue up sharply and Starlink driving much of the growth. But investors focused on a much bigger number: the company’s enormous AI spending. In this episode, we unpack the collision between huge AI ambitions and short-term investor expectations. SpaceX may be growing fast, but the market is asking a tougher question: how quickly can massive infrastructure spending turn into durable returns? It is a sharp reminder for founders and business leaders that growth alone is not enough. When investment runs far ahead of proof, even strong results can trigger a backlash. Support the Show • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/4fUGHEm • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/4pUHt8Q • Amazon picks: https://amzn.to/45a4MC9 • Need a website or app? https://hireawebteam.com • Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/StageZeroNews?view_as=patron&vanity=StageZeroNews • Subscribe on Supercast: https://clubelon.supercast.com/ Disclosure: Amazon links may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

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