Part Two: The Final Frontier
While first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, receives honorary degrees from MIT, second man on the moon, Buzz Aldrin, is stuck doing space-themed fast food restaurant openings. Listen in to their embittered email exchange, featuring David Sedaris as Armstrong and Jonathan Goldstein as Aldrin. Plus, the senior astronomer of the SETI Institute, Seth Shostak, discusses the search for extra-terrestrial life, and a travel agent offers Jonathan the trip of a lifetime. Featuring Buzz and Dina Goldstein, and Sean Cullen. This episode is not available for on-demand listening, but you can purchase it on iTunes. 
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