Join hosts Ben Sand and Paul Conyngham as they embark on an exhilarating journey to explore humanity's ultimate energy frontier: Dyson Spheres. In this inaugural episode of "It's Dyson Sphere Time", Ben and Paul set the stage for a podcast series that dares to imagine the bold future of building megastructures around stars to harness unimaginable energy.

This casual yet intellectually stimulating conversation dives into why Dyson Spheres might not only be feasible but essential for our energy-hungry future. The duo examines the accelerating need for energy driven by AI advancements, electrification, and global industrialization, all while tackling the economic and technological challenges of accessing space. They explore concepts like Dyson Swarms, the advantages of orbital solar energy, and the disruptive potential of SpaceX's Starship program to make space more accessible than ever before.

Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast, a tech visionary, or someone curious about the next leap for humanity, this episode will spark your imagination. The hosts blend humor, depth, and bursts of technical brilliance, all while keeping the conversation approachable. From asteroid mining to off-world factories and the economic opportunities of space-based data centers, Ben and Paul take listeners on a thrilling ride through the cosmos of ideas.

Grab your coffee (or ketones), get comfortable, and join the conversation as Ben and Paul explore how humanity could take its first steps toward harnessing the limitless energy of the stars. This isn't just a podcast—it's an invitation to dream big and think practically about our collective future.