#393

Mentioned in 43 episodes

The Martian

Book • 2011

The Martian tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is presumed dead and left stranded on Mars after a fierce storm.

With limited supplies, Watney must draw upon his ingenuity, wit, and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Meanwhile, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring 'the Martian' home, while Watney faces numerous challenges in his quest for survival.

The novel is praised for its blend of science, humor, and suspense.

Mentioned by

Jason Calacanis

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mentioned in 43 episodes

Mentioned by

Elena Verna

; she read it in two days.

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Mentioned by

Naval Ravikant

; he found it decent but felt it went on too long.

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Mentioned by Andrew Bosworth in comparison to "Project Hail Mary", noting the book is better than the movie adaptation.

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Mentioned by

Jason Calacanis

when referencing Matt Damon's character growing potatoes.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as one of his favorite sci-fi writers.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

in relation to a discussion about the book's themes and the author's writing style.

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Mentioned when discussing books by Andy Weir.

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Mentioned as someone who had a meaningful exit from aol, which allowed him to take the time to eventually write The Martian.

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Mentioned by

Alan Davies

as a novel he read which changed his perception of Mars.

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Mentioned by

Tom Bilyeu

as some of his all-time favorite sci-fi.

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Mentioned by

Nat Eliason

as one of his favorite sci-fi books.

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Mentioned by

Keith Ferrazzi

as an author who released chapters of his book online for feedback.

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Mentioned by

Sean Fennessey

as a book written by Andy Weir, adapted into a movie by Drew Goddard.

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Mentioned by

Charles Isbell

while discussing short stories.

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Mentioned by

Neil deGrasse Tyson

as a highly accurate and entertaining exploration of how to use science to survive.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as

Andy Weir

's mega hits.

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Mentioned by Ryan Bethea in the outro as one of his guests on another podcast.

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Mentioned as the book which was adapted into a movie starring Matt Damon.

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Mentioned by

Nat Eliason

as an example of an author who transitioned from a tech career to writing fiction.

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Mentioned by

Kevin Hooper

in relation to leadership qualities in uncertain times.

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