Alan Shepard
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Alan Shepard has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Apr 2023 on Knowing Better. Not a topic figure; appears only indirectly via NASA/spaceflight context in the sponsor read (NASA manufacturing standards).
Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was an American astronaut. In 1961, he became the second person and the first American to travel into space and, in 1971, he became the fifth and oldest person to walk on the Moon, at age 47.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Apr 2023 on Knowing Better |
| Role | NASA astronaut; first American in space |
| Affiliation | NASA |
What do podcasts say about Alan Shepard?
2 quotes from Lulu Miller, recorded on Knowing Better and Radiolab.
Alan Shepard, the first American in space, was a Christian Scientist.
Knowing Better · · Hear itWhat are the other names of the other astronauts? >> Edgar Mitchell and Alan Shepard.
Lulu Miller · Radiolab · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Alan Shepard?
2 shows discussed Alan Shepard in these episodes.
- Radiolab — 1 episode
What are the other names of the other astronauts? >> Edgar Mitchell and Alan Shepard.
The Travelers: How Moon Trees Hide Among Us | Terrestrials Podcast - Knowing Better — 1 episode
Alan Shepard, the first American in space, was a Christian Scientist.
God's Alternative Medicine | Christian Science
Who talks about Alan Shepard on podcasts?
Lulu Miller brought up Alan Shepard; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Radiolab.
- God's Alternative Medicine | Christian Science on Knowing Better (Apr 2023)
- The Travelers: How Moon Trees Hide Among Us | Terrestrials Podcast on Radiolab (Oct 2025) — Lulu Miller
What is Alan Shepard mentioned alongside?
Alan Shepard is most often mentioned alongside Edgar Mitchell and Stew Smokeoky Rousa.
Worked with: Edgar Mitchell
Worked with: Stew Smokeoky Rousa