The 0g-SPOT Podcast
Society & Culture
About
The 0g-SPOT Podcast is a conversation about sex, intimacy, and what it really means to be human in space. Eric Ingram, a space accessibility advocate and wheelchair user, and Alicia Topolnycky, an intimacy coordinator for 30+ film, TV, and theatre projects, come at the topic from very different angles. That is kind of the point. We talk about the things space agencies do not put in mission briefings. What happens to arousal in microgravity? How does disability change when gravity disappears? What does privacy look like inside a spacecraft? And if millions of people are heading to orbit, are we designing for real humans or just astronauts? It is light. It is curious. Sometimes it is ridiculous. But underneath it all is a real question. If we are expanding into space, how do we bring all of ourselves with us?
Episodes
- Quickie - May 9, 2026 - Erections in Space
This episode of The 0g-SPOT Podcast discusses the topic of erections in space, reacting to an astronaut's firsthand account. It covers the historical context of NASA's approach to sex in orbit and the physics of thrusting in microgravity.
- Quickie - April 27, 2026 - The Daily Show Talks Sex in Space
Eric and Alicia react to a Daily Show segment about sex in space, covering topics like a specialized suit, bodily fluids in microgravity, and hygiene. They discuss why the topic of intimacy in space is often avoided.
- Set Your Phasers to Vibrate Part 2 | 0g-SPOT Ep. 5
Part 2 of "Set Your Phasers to Vibrate" discusses the intersection of sex, technology, and identity, featuring Rod Roddenberry and Garrett Wang. The episode examines AI intimacy, consent, virtual relationships, and the enduring importance…
- Set Your Phasers to Vibrate, Pt. 1 | 0g-SPOT Ep. 4
0g-SPOT Podcast Ep. 4 features Eric, Alicia, Rod Roddenberry, and Garrett Wang discussing Star Trek's depiction of sex, intimacy, and relationships in space. The conversation covers how different series handled these themes, repression, is…
- Max-Q Glow Up: Feeling Sexy in Space | 0g-SPOT Ep. 3
This episode of The 0g-SPOT Podcast discusses the challenges of personal presentation and feeling attractive in microgravity, covering body changes, hygiene, and the psychology of confidence beyond Earth.
- Let’s Get Physical…In Orbit | 0g-SPOT Ep. 2
This episode explores the biological impacts of microgravity on the human body, featuring Dr. Sheyna Gifford. Topics include space adaptation syndrome, fluid shifts, hormonal changes, sleep disruption, and the environmental constraints of…
- Pillars of Creation | 0g-SPOT Podcast Ep. 1
The inaugural episode of 0g-SPOT,
- The 0g-SPOT Podcast Teaser
The 0g-SPOT Podcast Teaser introduces a cosmic journey into human desires beyond Earth's atmosphere. Hosted by Eric Ingram and Alicia Topolnycky, the podcast asks how we will unleash human potential in space.