Astronauts Describe the Black Side of the Moon | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 4/7/26

The Rick Burgess Show delivers a lively, eclectic mix of sports, pop culture, and current events, anchored by the hosts' trademark humor and camaraderie. The episode kicks off with a celebratory tone after Michigan's men's basketball national championship win, with hosts dissecting Coach Hurley's intense facial expressions and the team's gritty victory. They pivot to lighter fare with a humorous debate over whether commercial air travel is a 'rich man's problem,' using the absurdity of 'socks' and 'indoor plumbing' as punchlines. A major highlight centers on the Artemis II mission, where astronauts' experiences on the dark side of the moon—especially the emotional moment when astronaut Victor Glover urged listeners to 'love your name'—are discussed with reverence. The hosts reflect on the symbolic significance of Glover's plea to move beyond racial labels in space exploration. They also cover viral moments like Nutella floating in zero gravity, the real-life birth of a baby mid-flight, and President Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks to astronauts, including a bizarre but entertaining exchange with the Canadian crew about Wayne Gretzky. The episode closes with a heartfelt call from a retired law enforcement officer seeking to launch a music career, prompting the hosts to advocate for modern tools like YouTube and Spotify to bypass traditional gatekeepers. Throughout, the tone remains warm, irreverent, and deeply human—celebrating connection, resilience, and the joy of shared stories.