#1281
Mentioned in 42 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.
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.
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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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Tim Ferriss in relation to a discussion about the book's themes and the author's writing style.
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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#087 Nat Eliason: From Blogging to Sci-Fi Novels, Writing Books That Last, and Owning Your Audience
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Neil deGrasse Tyson as a highly accurate and entertaining exploration of how to use science to survive.
Neil deGrasse Tyson as a highly accurate and entertaining exploration of how to use science to survive.
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#1159 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Mentioned as the book which was adapted into a movie starring Matt Damon.
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Mentioned by Ryan Bethea in the outro as one of his guests on another podcast.
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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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