About the show

The Burn Sequence, a podcast hosted by Tory Bruno, CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), takes listeners on a journey through the evolving world of space exploration and cutting-edge technology. Drawing from his own personal experiences over several decades, Tory explores everything from rocket science and the future of space missions to the impact of AI, national security, and innovation in the aerospace industry. Each episode dives into what’s next for society--whether it’s the next leap for spaceflight, advancements in space exploration, or the technologies shaping our future on Earth and beyond. The Burn Sequence is about more than just rockets, it’s about the ideas, strategies, and breakthroughs that will define the next era of exploration and security. Tune in for thought-provoking conversations and a look at what the future of space will bring us.

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Episodes

  • Episode 7: Dr. Miles Yu

    October 7th, 2025  |  Season 1  |  53 mins 5 secs
    china, economy, military, national security, taiwan, tariff, trade war

    Episode 7: Tory Bruno featuring Dr. Miles Yu

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    Episode 6: Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

    September 18th, 2025  |  Season 1  |  56 mins 26 secs
    nasa, rockets, space, space exploration, technology

    Episode 6: Tory Bruno featuring Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

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    Episode 5: Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno

    September 4th, 2025  |  Season 1  |  49 mins 37 secs
    air force, national security, rocket launch, rockets, space, space force, space launch, spaceflight, technology

    Episode 5: Tory Bruno featuring Lt. Gen Nina Armagno, Ret.

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    Episode 4: Amanda Bacchetti

    August 19th, 2025  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 36 secs
    launch, science, technology, ula, vulcan

    Episode 4: Tory Bruno featuring Amanda Bacchetti

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    Episode 3: Jeff Armstrong

    August 1st, 2025  |  Season 1  |  42 mins 55 secs
    astronomy, rockets, science, technology, ula

    Episode 3: Tory Bruno featuring Jeff Armstrong

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    Episode 2: Jim Bridenstine

    July 8th, 2025  |  Season 1  |  49 mins 34 secs
    jim bridenstine, mars, moon, nasa, nasa administrator, oklahoma congressman, rockets, space, tory bruno, ula, united launch alliance

    Tory Bruno featuring former NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine

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    Episode 1: General Lester L. Lyles

    June 5th, 2025  |  Season 1  |  40 mins 41 secs

    Episode 1: Tory Bruno featuring General Les Lyles