This week on the Cherrywood Podcast, we’re joined by James Jefferson – known to many as the Medway Spaceman! 🚀 James talks about his lifelong passion for space, his time at the BBC, dressing up as everyone from Spider-Man to Boba Fett, and his mission to inspire children through space-themed school visits and self-published books.We dive into:How Star Wars changed his lifeThe touching story of a surprise Spider-Man visit to a recovering childHis huge costume collectionMeeting real astronautsCrazy BBC behind-the-scenes momentsHis brilliant self-published space booksAnd hilarious superhero wardrobe malfunctions 😂Grab your lightsaber and strap in – this is one of our most entertaining episodes yet.#CherrywoodPodcast, #StarWars, #MedwaySpaceman👇 LINKS:📚 James’ Books: Search "James Jefferson Lost Alien" on Amazon🎧 More episodes: www.cherrywoodpodcast.com⏰ Timestamps:0:00 – James Jefferson intro: The Medway Spaceman1:01 – Star Wars and the telescope that started it all2:04 – Guessing James' age2:40 – Sponsor shoutouts4:10 – Spider-Man visits after surgery (hilarious story)6:00 – Costumes and charity visits7:30 – Walking through Medway in full costume8:15 – Comic-Cons and meeting Star Wars actors10:15 – Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge experience at Disney13:01 – Talking Lego, Artemis rockets, and starships15:45 – Disney ride secrets revealed17:50 – Space Shuttle launch experience (Florida 1993)20:15 – Moon landing thoughts and meeting astronauts22:30 – Elon Musk, satellites, and future space races26:00 – Childhood memories, BBC years, and life stories33:50 – The books: "I Want to Go to Space", "Lost Alien", and more36:10 – Inclusivity in children's publishing38:45 – Kids designing aliens for his books41:00 – How the books are illustrated43:15 – Doing free school visits in full spacesuit45:00 – Waterstones, ISBNs, and going mainstream47:00 – From computer programmer to children’s author51:00 – More Star Wars chat and fan culture55:00 – Media trust, BBC vs social media57:30 – Trump, politics, and global perspective1:01:00 – Superhero suits & funny party stories1:05:00 – Proper cosplay etiquette and hilarious warnings1:06:40 – Final shout-out to Kent & Medway Cosplay Group🙌 Sponsors:De Medici Associates – Structural & civil engineering with a global reachRight at Home Medway – Trusted adult care in your own homeClearwater Kent – Top-rated cleaning & facilities managementWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.