The Last Soviet

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Lance Bass, NSYNC Superstar and Russian trained astronaut, takes you on a wild ride into space. He tells the story of the last Soviet cosmonaut who is trapped on the world’s only space station, as the country he knows and loves collapses beneath him. On this journey through Earth’s atmosphere in the form of a podcast, Lance introduces you to the woman who won a reality show cosmonaut contest, a ham radio operator in Australia who became a lifeline for the Soviet Space Station, a hustler from Chicago who tried to sell coca-cola to the Russians and the editor of Playboy who took part in a revolution.

It’s one man’s dream to go to space, his dedication to the country he thought he knew and 313 days spent orbiting the Earth. 313 days that changed our world.

Plus, Lance’s own dream to go to space and the lengths he went to make it a reality.

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Gfegjer

Space

A-amazing love it🛰️👨‍🚀👩‍🚀🧑‍🚀👾
Shay9999999

Awesome!

I am sad that I’ve already burned through all of the episodes. Lance has a calming voice and it was great to listen to this in the evening after the rush of a busy day. What an interesting set of stories. Well put together!
GoldilocksSF

I love this podcast

So good. Great history and a lovely voice teaching us.
cdrghvdstujjnbvnk

Ads, ads and more ads….

I was excited to listen to this after hearing an interview with Lance Bass and having him suggest listening to it through headphones in bed or somewhere you could just lie down and immerse yourself…. And I totally agree - but the the commercials ruined it. Nothing like getting jerked out of a story by some lame, corny commercials. I heart radio surely doesn’t need the ad revenue to support its podcasts. I unsubscribed and will avoid any I heart radio podcasts in the future. Such a beautifully told story, but I can find it elsewhere without ads.
A Smith W

Great show— ruined by the ads

The show it’s self is great but the ads are so obnoxious it’s almost unbearable. I’ll be avoiding iHeart podcasts from now on.
teammMN8652

Amazing podcast

Great to listen to. Great storytelling. Lance really showed his vulnerability and it’s good to hear from him. Also good job production team for creating a great storytelling.
Could_not_watch_this_movie

Better than his “music”

Not saying much but then again I think bands should play instruments and such.
nlemeshka

It's over?! But I need to know MORE!

Full disclosure, I am a former space camp attending NSYNC fan, but that truly doesn't matter. This podcast is compelling in ways I had no expectations it would be. I've been telling everyone to listen since I finished. Wow! It is so interesting and layered and touches on not only the geopolitical background of the circumstances, but also the amazing nature of the human spirit. The only bummer is it ended and I have so many question remaining. Thanks for bringing this story to the listeners and Lance, please consider doing a Q&A on your story as well. I! Have! Questions!
TheDeadlyCurse

Second season was not needed

I love this story about Sergei Krikalev but the second season was just….no thank you the second season kinda just ruined it. Other wise great podcast👏
TheMountainMan111

Incredible

This show was awesome and was captivating all the cast at through. Thank you.
Tbuwalda

First season was great. Not a fan of second.

Loved the first season. Can’t be bothered with second. Mostly, because of narration.
justkaty

Slow

I don’t know what it is about iHeart podcasts. They are always so slow. It seems like they are trying to build tension where it doesn’t really belong. It’s an interesting story, but could have been shorter.
Chelsea diet

Fascinating

Loved listening to every minute of this, thank you Lance and thank you Kaleidoscope- gripping and fascinating and I’m going too listen to the whole series again 👏
Different_Drummer

Pleasantly Surprised

Lance does a great job crafting an interesting story. Doesn’t drag it out with unimportant details, and doesn’t make it about him. Very professional! I ending was a little anticlimactic.
Елена-NYCgirl

Excellent!

I love documentaries, but this one outbid the previous ones. Lance made story interesting, intriguing, captivating, throwing me back to the era of Soviet Union, its collapse, and the life after. Just like previous comment, I was also sad when it was finished. Спасибо, Лэнс, Вы проделали феноменальную работу! I hope one day your dream will come true. Fantastic job, Lance! Love it from the first minute to the last. I am so thirsty for the documentaries like this one.
Big Mo 62608

The best podcast ever!!

The only thing that is better is if Sergei had been on it. It is very relevant and well done. It tells the story of the space race from the Soviet Union’s perspective. I wish there were more episodes!
coolman2323234646

Outstanding! Was sad 😞 when I finished it

An excellent podcast! Lance does an outstanding job hosting. All of the stories are interesting, and the production is well done. I finished it this morning, wishing for more episodes!
bartona104

Nice to hear a nuanced podcast on life in USSR

Pleasantly surprised that this podcast isn’t dumbed down for US consumption of history. The reporting and sourcing is great, and the Russian-language skills of the producers, host and researchers really help unearth this remarkable window on history. Props to this team, which made a great show despite losing access to the main source thanks to our current geopolitical nightmare.
Sefowler

Perfect!

The details of the story are woven together with news clips, appropriate background sounds and Lance's soothing voice. It is well written and well produced. A delight to listen to.
communitynewspodcast

Just incredible.

Loved hearing your story Lance and you and your listeners would probably love the science fiction trilogy about life and travel to other planets called "The Solar System Galaxy"-"A Truly Dead Rock", "A Bottled Up Flame", and "A Somewhat Odd Start"...all from the mind of a brilliant genius who was 14, 15, and 16 when he wrote and published them.
Miley86

Amazing story

Really enjoy this podcast. Such a unique story and Lance does a wonderful job narrating, well done!
Minnesota in Venice

My favorite pod!

Lance is a fantastic host. I listen to the new episodes immediately, and I can't get enough of these stories. Take a listen!
jack's credit card

As good as it gets

Best podcast I’ve ever listened to. I was on the edge of my seat.
Erico Moroso

Wow

I wanna go on a spaceship! Fascinating and what an adventure. Thanks for sharing this incredible story with the world!
drewpokorny

Outstanding

A completely fascinating story with rich production. And Lance Bass is the perfect storyteller.
Luckiirish

Love the show!

Lance is a great host. I like the flow of the show and the empathy he extends to Siergy
ldnq

Entertaining history

What a fun and fascinating series! Lance Bass is a great narrator and the interviews are on point.
XarifaBedford

Relevant to the Present

Loving this podcast! What a remarkable way to understand current affairs and to appreciate the Russian people and cosmonauts through the fascinating history of this dramatic event. Intriguing, entertaining, inspiring and even heartwarming! A very important story to be told at this stage in history.
Zarasahara1

Really enjoy it!

Well done podcast! Love listening to it while driving!
HeatMcManus

Great, but he wasn’t alone

I really am enjoying this podcast but I noticed there was a frequent reference to “they” when talking about the Soviet space station. That would indicate more than one person up there. Low and behold, Krikalev wasn’t alone. Cosmonaut Alexander Volkov was with him. Is there any reason he is being completely ignored?
warrior_cats432

Love it but

I love it but I really wish there more episodes because I get a little crazy when I finish the latest episode.
Briseis27

Fascinating

I’m not finished with this series, but finding it fascinating and very well done so far.
Jamessebeseme

Wonderfully entertaining

Great history on the Soviet space program, very timely with current events with Ukraine
Guacamole_Jon

This show is Interesting

Lance is my favorite
yed101

🫤

its good just a bit slow i like it and listen to it it should also have more episodes
MissSR13

Perfection

I love this podcast. Listened to each ep twice. I’ve never heard this story and found the whole thing riveting. Lance Bass is a wonderful, natural host too. Nice work, people.
Drbranko

Forgotten Cold War Story

Well told facts mixed with personal experiences of the people who either participated in the Soviet space program or witnessed the fall of Communism. Well done Lance!
OtterDelight

Amazing podcast

This is a amazing podcast. So we’ll done and so fun to listen to. Fascinating story. I highly recommend it!
TeamO'Neill

Great story, well done. iHeart tries to ruin.

Well produced and great story. Lance is very polished. iHeart radio ads will pummel you into not finishing the series.
Syrus Neilson

Great story, story telling, and sound production.

The trailer caught my attention and I decided to listen. Really enjoyed the format and Lance’s podcast style (even though I’m sorry to admit I never listened to NSYNC). I’m hooked and waiting for the next episode.
T. Divine

More Than Meets the Eye 😍

Love the breadth and depth of this story. The narration is equally as engaging! The only reason I gave it a 4 vs 5 was because of the many and repetitive commercials. I am bringing this up not to be critical but to encourage you to find a different way forward! Thanks for sharing this very pertinent and rich story. 🙌
jasonmitcham

Family Story Time

So Long story short. I listened to the first episode and then that night before bed time for my 10 year old son that is glued to the x-box I told him we should listen to a story about an astronaut told by a famous man that mommy and daddy used to dance or try to dance to. Anyway Lance you are an amazing story teller and person and have found something that my 10 year old son and 8 year old daughter now!! Can sit down and spend good time together. Not to mention my 8 year old daughter is secretly obsessed with space and just watching the stars and planets. Thanks Lance looking forward!!!! Jason Mitcham
podhead36

Wild story

Wild story told so well. I don’t normally enjoy celebrity driven but this was with reason and was perfectly matched
Bexterjohn

Surprising and fascinating

Waiting impatiently for next episode.
JRporfavor

Interesting but moves slowly

An important story in history but the slow, plodding production is frustrating. Reached for the fast forward several times.
Adielie

Can’t wait to listen

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Gigipoppi

So good!

This story is mesmerizing! Lance’s voice and his love and background with space are perfect for this. The production with added sound effects and contributing narration also keep the listener glued. I can’t wait to listen to the next episode.
Jony72211

WOW

What an incredible story and AMAZING host!!!