Hollywood in Orbit: Celebrities, Cocktails, and Cosmic Commentary

This week on the Jams ‘N’ Cocktails Podcast, host Brad Brock and co-host Jordyn Taylor took listeners on a gravity-defying ride into the world of celebrity space travel. Broadcasting from the legendary JNC Lounge, the duo launched into a topic that's equal parts fascinating, absurd, and surprisingly heartfelt: Why are so many celebrities heading to space—and should we care?

With their signature blend of humor, pop culture savvy, and cocktail-fueled commentary, Brad and Jordyn dove headfirst into the glittery galaxy of Hollywood in orbit, asking big questions like: Is this the future of space exploration? Or just another billion-dollar joyride for the rich and famous?

✨ The Final Frontier Gets a Red Carpet

The episode opened with Brad introducing the theme with a cheeky reference to Star Trek, setting the tone for what would be an entertaining and insightful dive into all things space-celebrity. The duo kicked things off by talking about Katy Perry's recent trip aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, which made headlines as the first all-female crewed commercial spaceflight since 1963. Perry, ever the performer, reportedly sang What a Wonderful World while floating in zero gravity and even took a keepsake for her daughter, Daisy.

Joining her on that same mission? Journalist Gayle King, who described the experience as “better than childbirth” and an emotional milestone.

And the cosmic A-list didn’t stop there—Brad and Jordyn revisited past star-powered missions, including:

• Michael Strahan, who brought a piece of his Super Bowl ring aboard a Blue Origin flight in 2021

• William Shatner, fulfilling his Star Trek destiny at age 90

• Real astronaut turned Star Trek guest star Mae Jemison

• Celebs who almost launched, like Pete Davidson, Sarah Brightman, and Leonardo DiCaprio

Jordyn, ever the skeptical observer, added her signature flavor to the conversation with blunt observations and quick wit. She questioned the deeper purpose behind these high-dollar missions: What are we really hoping to find up there?

🍸 Cocktail of the Week: The Major Tom Collins

Staying on theme, Brad and Jordyn introduced the cocktail of the week—the Major Tom Collins. A clever cosmic twist on the classic gin drink, this refreshing concoction was inspired by Bowie’s iconic Space Oddity. With a mix of lemon juice, simple syrup, gin, and soda, it was described as “floating somewhere between Earthbound tradition and cosmic cool.” Bonus points for the homemade soda, thanks to a shortage of club soda caused (allegedly) by Jordyn’s thirst.

🛰️ A Toast, A Debate, A Launchpad

As the drinks flowed, so did the opinions.

Brad explored both the praise and criticism surrounding celebrity space tourism. On one hand, there’s empowerment—especially for young women in STEM, thanks to historic missions like NS-31. There's also technological advancement, public visibility, and inspiring moments of reflection from those who have seen the Earth from orbit.

On the other hand? There’s backlash. Many critics call these flights tone-deaf or elitist, with celebrities spending millions for an 11-minute thrill while the rest of us are stuck on the couch. Some took aim at the glam factor, like the custom Skims space suits, and others called it environmental hypocrisy. One viral tweet from Wendy’s even asked, “Can we send her back?” in response to Katy Perry’s return.

Brad posed the ultimate question: Can something be both inspiring and a PR stunt at the same time?

Spoiler: The answer, according to Jordyn, is yes.

🎶 Name That Tune: Out of This World Edition

The episode also featured an intergalactic round of “Name That Tune,” featuring space-themed classics like Rocket Man by Elton John, Drops of Jupiter by Train, and Fly Me to the Moon by Sinatra. It was chaotic, hilarious, and full of marker-sniffing (yes, that happened), with Jordyn possibly starting a trend of sniffing markers that smelled suspiciously like tequila. The results? Brad and Derek dominated. Jordyn… well, she looked great doing her best.

🎧 Music, Mocktails, and Midweek Motivation

The second half of the episode included a live musical performance by Brock 'N' McLoughlin, a nostalgic bar segment with Captain Cocktail whipping up a “milkshake” cocktail (featuring Licor 43 and Coke!), and Jordyn’s celebrity birthday rundown in The Jordy Files.

Brad closed out with a particularly powerful Midweek Motivation segment, reminding dreamers to slow down before they burn out on the launchpad. With lines like, “Even rockets need a countdown,” the message struck a chord: ambition is great, but rest and perspective are essential for longevity—especially when chasing dreams that feel astronomical.

🌌 Final Thoughts: Shooting for the Stars, or Just Drifting?

Ultimately, this episode of Jams 'N' Cocktails wasn’t just an exploration of space—it was an exploration of ambition, influence, and how far people will go (literally) to find meaning. Whether you're team “Let them fly” or “Fix Earth first”, there’s no denying that the era of celebrity space travel is here. The only question is: what’s next?

Jordyn, Brad, and surprise guest Derek wrapped the night with laughs, drinks, and a reminder to tune in next week for their 1,000 subscriber celebration.

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Until next time—live long, pour strong, and don’t forget to float a little. 🌠