Podcast appearances and mentions of Andy Weir

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In Episode 228, Sarah, Catherine (@GilmoreGuide), and Chrissie (@ChrissieWhitley) take stock of the reading year so far, discussing the books, publishing trends, and industry chatter that have defined the first half of 2026. They dive into the biggest publishing stories of the year, the rise of "cozy everything," the continued influence of self-publishing and book-to-screen success stories, and whether it's possible to tap a Book of the Year before the second half of the publishing calendar arrives. Then, they share their Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far and a few disappointing reads that didn't quite live up to expectations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How our 2026 reading has been so far How 2026 compares to this point in 2025  Each person's current Book of the Year pick Whether it's too early to crown a Book of the Year Midyear reading stats and surprise wins Each of our Top 5 books of 2026 so far Their biggest disappointments of the year so far Top 5 Books of 2026 So Far Sarah No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [32:42] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36]  Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:44]  London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Apr 7) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:55] The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:55] Catherine The Poet Empress by Shen Tao (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:11] A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36]  Land by Maggie O'Farrell (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:55] Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (Mar 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:42] Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [56:09] Chrissie A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot (Feb 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:36]  Whistler by Ann Patchett (Jun 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [39:44]  The Infamous Gilberts by Angela Tomaski (Jan 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [44:44] Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell (Mar 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [51:10]  Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, 1) by Veronica Roth (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:55] Other Books Mentioned The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne (2017) [41:31]  Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2020) [42:14]  The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) [53:03]  Dune (Dune, 1) by Frank Herbert (1965) [59:38]  Some Disappointing Books So Far Sarah Kin by Tayari Jones (Feb 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:00:33]  Go Gentle by Maria Semple (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:00:55] Leave Your Mess At Home by Tolani Akinola (Apr 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:35] Catherine The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (May 12) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:03] The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett (May 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:02:31] Chrissie Artifacts by Natalie Lemle (May 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:03:39] Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:04:13] Fatherland by Victoria Shorr (Mar 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:04:54] Other Books Mentioned Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple (2012) [1:01:01]  Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville (1851) [1:04:19]  Books From the Opening Discussion Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) [2:39]  Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [3:18]  Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [3:22]  Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (Apr 7) [4:34]  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [4:41]  The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [5:03]  The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (2024) [5:57]  Game Changer (Game Changers: Heated Rivalry, 1) by Rachel Reid (2024) [6:09]  KPop Demon Hunters (Junior Novelization) by Jessica Yoon (Mar 31) [6:13]  KPop Demon Hunters (Screen Comic Boxed Set) by Netflix (Nov 3, 2026) [6:13]  The Martian by Andy Weir (2014)* [6:48]  The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) [11:17]  Trad Wife by Michelle Brandon (Aug 4, 2026) [16:57]  Trad Wife by Saratoga Schaefer (Feb 10) [16:59]  Too Blessed to Stress by Alli Hoff Kosik (Mar 3) [17:02]  The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Apr 7) [17:29] Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Feb 3) [17:35]  So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder (Feb 17) [17:40]  No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (Mar 10) [18:00]  Upward Bound by Woody Brown (Mar 31) [18:33] This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (Feb 10) [18:35]   The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman (Feb 24) [18:38]  Brawler by Lauren Groff (Feb 24) [18:43]  My Dear You by Rachel Khong (Apr 7) [18:46]  All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (Mar 10) [19:16] The Shippers by Katherine Center (May 19) [19:18]   American Fantasy by Emma Straub (Apr 7) [19:32]  Man Overboard by Kathleen Rooney (Jul 7, 2026) [19:37]  Swept Away by Beth O'Leary (2025) [19:47]  The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (Vol. 1) by Beth Brower (2019) [22:45]  *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Additional Links The New Yorker | Glowworms by Ann Patchett  (Sep 29, 2025)

Happy Father's Day earbuds! This week Jay and Shua celebrate superhero dads, father figures, and real-life fathers who proved that being a hero doesn't require a cape. From comic book legends and MCU favorites to incredible real-world stories of courage and sacrifice, the guys explore what makes a truly super dad and which fatherly superpowers would come in handy in everyday life.   News Atari acquires Implicit Conversions, an emulation studio behind the Syrup engine to help bring more classic PlayStation-era games and other retro titles to modern platforms.   NASA revealed the astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, a critical step toward returning humans to the Moon and preparing for future lunar landings. Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua listened to Artemis, Andy Weir's lunar adventure novel narrated by Rosario Dawson. The story follows Jasmine "Jazz" Bashara, a small-time smuggler living in humanity's first lunar city who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy after taking on a lucrative criminal job. Shua thought it was a fun sci-fi story and very timely with all of the Artemis missions we're living through. He also really liked Rosario Dawson's performance. Check it out at Audible.com. After spending time playing LEGO Batman, Jay found himself in the mood to revisit some of the Dark Knight's greatest cinematic adventures. He watched Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, Batman Returns, and The Batman, enjoying the different interpretations of Gotham's legendary hero, a lot of which appears in his new game.   MCU Location Scout MCULocationScout.com is Jay's ongoing project documenting and exploring real-world filming locations used throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe and related Marvel television productions. Through detailed research, photos, and travel guides, fans can discover where their favorite Marvel moments were filmed. Jay is currently wrapping up his extensive work on Jessica Jones Season 3. Each entry explains the scene, identifies the filming location, and details the detective work involved in tracking it down. The interactive maps make it easy to dive deep into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and explore New York City through Jessica's final season. And don't forget to check out all of Jay's Sci-Fi Saturdays on RetroZap. You can also tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua breakdown Marvel properties and Superhero Suite for news on comics, movies, TV and more.   Enjoy Super Daddy Issues!  Father's Day inspires a super-powered discussion as Jay and Shua take a look at some of the greatest dads and father figures from comics, movies, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From devoted parents to questionable patriarchs, they examine what makes a hero successful both in battle and at home.   The guys also share remarkable true stories of fathers who performed incredible acts of bravery and sacrifice for their children. Along the way they imagine the perfect dad superpowers, debate which superhero fathers they would have wanted growing up, and put several famous comic book dads through a lightning-round parenting evaluation that leads to plenty of laughs.   Which super dad would you like to have had? What are some powers every dad should have? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "It's a dad, It's a plane!..." will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

The JAM Pots compare one of the year's biggest films. The adaptation of Andy Weir's epic Sci-Fi that had everyone saying Amaze, Amaze, Amaze. But which is better? The Book or the Screen?

Welcome to Audio EXP episode 338. This week, we review a key decision for digital ownership as the European Commission decides against new legislation to stop publishers from retiring live-service video games. We also cover independent game stores quickly claiming their Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon allocations, and share an update on our upcoming Q&A with Dice Average RPG. Plus, we look at tactical rules heading to Free League's Alien RPG, Andy Weir's graphic novel return, and three new digital bundles. About Audio EXP Audio EXP is Geek Native's podcast. Each week, there's some favourite or exciting geeky news, conventions, interviews, and thought pieces. The average length of the podcast is around 10 minutes. You will find a transcript of this week's podcast and links to the stories mentioned here: https://www.geeknative.com/238399/audio-exp-338-european-game-erasure-flgs-allocations-and-sci-fi-legends-return/

Amazon's buy two, get one free book deal is live, and this episode is a fast hit list of what is actually worth stacking in your cart. The rundown moves from page to screen picks like Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir and the full Hunger Games run by Suzanne Collins, into BookTok favorites like A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, plus the nightstand pile of Fourth Wing and Red Rising that is still waiting to get read.From there it is classics worth revisiting (The Outsiders, Holes, and The Hobbit as the perfect one chapter a night read with kids), a heartfelt nod to Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, and the latest from John Green. The comic corner gets real love this week with Absolute Batman Volume One leading DC's current renaissance and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow standing out as a personal favorite of the decade, with the movie adaptation landing soon. The whole thing builds to one top recommendation that the entire friend group is hooked on right now: Dungeon Crawler Carl, the paperbacks included in the deal, the audiobooks worth the Audible promo, and Princess Donut earning her own hand painted figurines.00:00:00 Welcome and the Amazon buy three book deal00:00:13 Page to screen: Project Hail Mary and The Hunger Games00:00:26 BookTok picks and the growing nightstand pile00:00:39 Classics worth revisiting and Born a Crime by Trevor Noah00:00:57 Comic corner: Absolute Batman and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow00:01:33 The number one pick: Dungeon Crawler Carl00:02:10 Princess Donut, figurines, and the Audible deal00:02:25 Shop local, used books, and closing thoughtsThe Amazon deal applies to full franchises, not single titles, so you can grab every Hunger Games book in one cart instead of just the first one.BookTok keeps delivering. A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, and Red Rising are the BookTok and nightstand trio worth starting with.The Hobbit is the standout family read, built for one chapter a night with kids.Absolute Batman Volume One is proof DC is in a creative renaissance right now, and the trade collections finally make it easy to follow.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow carries Saga and Guardians of the Galaxy energy with artwork worth getting tattooed, and it is the source material for the upcoming movie. At seven dollars it is a steal.Dungeon Crawler Carl is the top recommendation of the week, with paperbacks included in the deal and an Audible three months for a dollar promo making the audiobooks an easy entry point.Shopping local is always the first suggestion, and Amazon's used book listings from libraries and Goodwill are a solid budget route, even if they sit outside this particular promo."If you're like me and TikTok will get you buying a book any day of the week, here's some TikTok gold.""It's a renaissance in DC right now, and one of, if not my actual favorite comic books in the last decade.""It's got Saga vibes, kind of Guardians of the Galaxy vibes. There's heart and pain in it, but also just beautiful artwork. Tattoo worthy artwork.""It is my most highly recommended media of everything right now.""If you told me how much I would love a little cat with a tiara on her head. I just want everything for Princess Donut."If you grabbed something off this list or you have a pick we missed, tell us. What is on your nightstand to do list right now, and what should everyone be adding to their cart this week? Send your recommendations and we will read them on the next episode.If this helped you stack a better cart, follow Geek Freaks Headlines, drop a five star review, and share this episode with the reader in your life who needs a new obsession. Tag us with #GeekFreaksHeadlines so we can see what you are reading.Get more geek culture news at https://GeekFreaksPodcast.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastPatreon: https://patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast

This week on Born to Watch, the boys boldly go where they rarely venture, into the world of brand-new cinema, with their Project Hail Mary Movie Review. Based on Andy Weir's bestselling novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, this 2026 sci-fi epic arrives with huge expectations, a massive budget, and one very important question: can modern Hollywood still make crowd-pleasing blockbuster entertainment that leaves audiences smiling?Whitey, Damo and special guest Will the Worky strap themselves into the Hail Mary spacecraft and dive headfirst into one of the biggest films of the year. With Ryan Gosling leading the charge as Ryland Grace, a reluctant hero tasked with saving humanity from extinction, the crew break down a film that combines hard science, emotional storytelling, spectacular visuals and a surprising amount of humour.The boys discuss their experiences seeing the film on the big screen and whether Project Hail Mary is exactly the kind of cinematic event modern audiences have been craving. In an era where many blockbuster films come and go without leaving a lasting impression, this one feels different. It has heart, humour, intelligence, and a genuine sense of wonder that recalls the classic Spielberg and Lucas adventures of decades past.One of the major talking points is Ryan Gosling's performance. Already one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Gosling continues to prove that he can effortlessly jump between drama, comedy and action. From The Nice Guys to Barbie, he has become one of the few modern actors who are completely willing to take the piss out of themselves, and the Born to Watch crew debate whether anyone in Hollywood currently does it better.Of course, no discussion of Project Hail Mary would be complete without talking about Rocky. The mysterious alien engineer quickly became a fan favourite after the book's release, and the boys examine why Grace and Rocky's relationship forms the emotional core of the entire film. What could have been a simple science-fiction adventure evolves into a story about friendship, sacrifice and finding the courage to do the right thing when everything is on the line.Will brings his unique perspective to the conversation after recently finishing the novel, comparing key elements of the book and film while highlighting what made Andy Weir's source material so compelling in the first place. The team also dives into the science behind the story, exploring the concept of astrophage, interstellar travel and whether the movie's scientific ideas hold up under scrutiny.As always, the discussion goes far beyond the movie itself. There are debates about modern cinema, movie-going habits, blockbuster filmmaking, favourite Ryan Gosling performances, German stoicism, Bunnings sausage sandwiches and plenty of classic Born to Watch chaos along the way.The boys also explore the emotional journey of Ryland Grace, from a brilliant scientist hiding from responsibility to a man willing to sacrifice everything for a friend. It is this character arc that elevates Project Hail Mary above standard blockbuster fare and transforms it into something genuinely memorable.So is Project Hail Mary the best movie of 2026 so far? Does it belong alongside modern sci-fi classics like Aliens? And can a giant alien rock really make grown adults emotional?There is only one way to find out.Join the MissionHave you read the book?Did the movie live up to your expectations?Is Ryan Gosling the most likable movie star in Hollywood?Where does Project Hail Mary rank among the best sci-fi films of the last decade?Let us know in the comments and join the conversation.If you love movie reviews, blockbuster debates, sci-fi adventures and plenty of laughs along the way, subscribe to Born to Watch wherever you get your podcasts.#ProjectHailMary #ProjectHailMaryMovieReview #RyanGosling #BornToWatch #MovieReview #SciFiMovies #AndyWeir #RockyTheAlien #FilmPodcast #MoviePodcast

It doesn't get much zeitgeist-ier than this episode's book, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, a non-political (press f to doubt) hard sci-fi about overcoming your own pathetic cowardice and saving the universe all by yourself except with ten thousand other people and also an alien. Also it's REALLY HOT, but our hosts only complain about it a little bit, I swear. Support the show

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Project Hail Mary, es una película de ciencia ficción estadounidense de 2026 producida y dirigida por Phil Lord y Christopher Miller y escrita por Drew Goddard, basada en la novela de 2021 de Andy Weir.   Plot: Un profesor de ciencias se despierta solo en una nave espacial. Cuando recupera la memoria, descubre una misión para evitar que una sustancia misteriosa mate al sol de la Tierra.   Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del sitio web oficial de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl  

Welcome to Week In Geek Wednesday for our quick-hits segment of entertainment and interesting bits of internet debris for you... the people! This week, we run through some Star Wars news, Star Trek tidbits, and react to some new movie trailers!   FULL VIDEO EPISODES! That's right folks, you can see our bright smiling idiotic faces in full color on our YouTube channel. Full episodes available as well as clips.   LINKS OF INTEREST: - Here's the trailer for "The End of Oak Street" - Here's the "Supergirl" Final Trailer - Should Hollywood expedite a movie around one of Andy Weir's short stories? - Does Patrick Stewart's favorite TNG episode deserve the designation as a sci-fi masterpiece? - Did Star Wars miss the boat on one of their New Republic Heroes in Mando & Grogu? - Did Star Wars make one of their characters sound like the world's most famous stoner?   ...AND ANOTHER THING: THE MAN THEY CALL TIM suggests watching "Masters of the Universe" in theaters now UNCLE TODD suggests reading "Villa Incognito" by Tom Robbins   FOLLOW US ON THE SOCIAL MEDIAS: Facebook - http://facebook.com/freerangeidiocy Instagram - http://instagram.com/freerangeidiocy YouTube - http://youtube.com/@freerangeidiocy

In Episode 227, Sarah talks with book industry analyst Brenna Connor about the behind-the-scenes world of book sales, bestseller lists, and publishing trends. Brenna shares insight into how sales data is gathered and used across the publishing industry, from tracking pre-orders and audiobooks to measuring the impact of celebrity book clubs and award recognition. They also discuss what makes a book commercially "successful," what current reading trends are revealing about 2026 so far, and what Brenna is watching for in the second half of the year. Plus, Brenna shares her own book recommendations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Why tracking book sales is far more complicated than most readers realize — including what Circana can and can't actually measure. A behind-the-scenes look at bestseller lists and the role Circana data plays in lists like the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly. The famously secretive methodology behind the New York Times Bestseller List. The impact celebrity book clubs and reading lists from Reese, Oprah, and Obama have on book sales. What current sales data is revealing about 2026 reading trends — and how the economy may be shaping book buying habits. Brenna shares the books she recommends — and the trends she's watching for the rest of the year. Brenna's Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves The Unseen World by Liz Moore (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:13] Bog Myrtle by Sid Sharp (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [42:00]   Other Books Mentioned The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) [40:22] Long Bright River by Liz Moore (2020) [40:23]   Two NEW Books She Loves Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane (November 3, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:07] Joyride by Susan Orlean (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:01] Other Books Mentioned Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [45:12] The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane (2023) [45:14]  The Library Book by Susan Orlean (2018) [46:12]  One Book She DIDN'T Love Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (2023) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:29] Other Books Mentioned The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (2019) [47:51] These Precious Days by Ann Patchett (2021) [47:57]  Whistler by Ann Patchett (2026) [48:55]  One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:25] Other Books Mentioned The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (2003) [49:37]  Books From the Discussion Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 6) by Sarah J. Maas (October 27, 2026) [9:38] Untitled (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 7) by Sarah J. Maas (January 12, 2027) [9:38] Strangers by Belle Burden (2026) [11:54]  Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018) [15:35]  The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (2023) [15:45] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (2022) [15:53] The Correspondent by Virginia Evans (2025) [25:52]   No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (2026) [31:38]  London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (2026) [31:53]  Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (2021) [33:35] Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl, 1) by Matt Dinniman (2024)* [33:40]  Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (2026) [36:58]  Life Out of Order (The Time Traveler's Wife, 2) by Audrey Niffenegger (October 6, 2026) [37:00]  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (2025)* [38:39]  *Publication year reflects the later traditionally published edition. These titles were originally self-published. Other Links Publishing Confidential, on Substack | "A Tale of Three Bestseller Lists" by Kathleen Schmidt

While Matt is away, hovering exactly one foot off the ground, radiating spiritual energy, channeling the godhead, Shane and Mikey talk about Batman and backaches.Check out our Patreon for bonus shows and more!Musical Attribution:Licensed through NEOSounds.“5 O'Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “C'est Chaud,” “East River Blues,” “The Gold Rush,” “Gypsy Fiddle Jazz,” “Here Comes That Jazz,” “I Wish I Could Charleston,” “I Told You,” “It Feels Like Love To Me,” “Little Tramp,” “Mornington Crescent,” “No Takeaways.” 

This week we will be taking a look at the 2026 sci-fi adventure film PROJECT HAIL MARY. It was produced and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (the team behind Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs, The LEGO Movie and Sony's Miles Morales Spider-verse franchise) and based on the novel by Andy Weir (author of The Martian). In the film, science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As his memories slowly return, he discovers that he must figure out the puzzle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out -- but he may not have to do it alone…for a lone alien is also on the same mission as his star is also dimming from the same mysterious substance and not the two of them have to team up to save both their worlds. Tune in and find out what we thought.

The hosts discuss Apple TV shows they were late to, including The Morning Show and For All Mankind, and talk about Hail Mary Project, comparing the film's "E.T.-esque" choices to Andy Weir's book. They segue into UFO/alien "disclosure" chatter, mentioning Spielberg's upcoming Disclosure Day, the film Age of Disclosure, alleged legacy programs, and the idea that disclosure could distract from other news. The conversation returns to Apple and IT topics: an Apple fix for managed login window settings not resetting, a Family Sharing change allowing adult members to use their own payment methods, and why hidden Wi‑Fi networks trigger Apple security warnings. They share productivity tips, including a Shortcut to sort Contacts by creation date, NFC tag uses, remapping Safari's Quit shortcut, menu bar icon spacing via defaults write, Finder column auto-sizing, and Boring Notch. Jerry describes building a client podcast studio around the RØDECaster Video S and Rode support, then they explain using Adigy DDM to automate macOS updates and upgrades with policies, scheduling, and monitoring alerts.   00:00 Show Kickoff Banter 00:18 Apple TV Catch Up 02:12 Hail Mary Debate 04:25 Disclosure Day Talk 07:32 Mac Login Banner Bug 09:47 Family Sharing Payments 10:50 Hidden WiFi Warning 13:25 Contacts Sort Shortcut 17:47 NFC Shortcut Ideas 20:38 Safari Quit Remap 24:00 Menu Bar Icon Tools 24:56 Menu Bar App Trust 26:16 Declutter Menu Bar 27:09 Shrink Icon Spacing 29:04 Finder Column Autosize 30:28 Boring Notch Tricks 32:10 Building Podcast Studio 33:17 RodeCaster Video S 39:27 Video Podcasts Debate 41:51 DDM Updates Workflow 49:20 DDM Policies and Alerts 55:32 Wrap Up and Patreon

This episode kicks off with a discussion about theatrical releases, social media, Point Break and The Fast and the Furious before your regularly scheduled programming of Movies We've Seen since last time (6:56), TV Talk (44:27), and Entertainment News/Upcoming Trailers and Stuff (1:03:56).  Then Patrick continues to share his gift by absolutely crushing this latest edition of What Year Did That Come Out Again? (1:22:56), trying his hand at stand-alone Star Wars Tomato Talk (1:25:30) and providing a Hidden Gem recommendation (1:28:31) before we lovingly sign off until next time.  Episode highlights include discussions about what we want out of a biopic, the appropriate way to watch horror if you don't like horror, Star Wars talk, the Cosm experience, our continued love for Brosnan's James Bond, the surprising amount of episodes of The Pitt, the problem with the Jack Ryan of today, how Andy Weir's thoughts about modern Star Trek mirror our own, the stupidity of circumstances surrounding the Egyptian theater in Hollywood, and our hopes for future Spielberg flicks.  All that, plus Kelly - on the record - calling Peter Jackson a bitch!  Our best wishes to Lord of the Rings super fan and talented funny-man, Stephen Colbert, and shout-out to long time listener and friend of the podcast, Chance, for his shocking television recommendation - Widow's Bay.

Title: Project Hail Mary [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Producers: Amy Pascal, Ryan Gosling, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Aditya Sood, Rachel O'Connor, Andy Weir Writers: Drew Goddard (screenplay), Andy Weir (original novel) Stars: Literally Me a.k.a. Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce Release date: March 20, 2026 (US) PROMO: Reading Between the Reels (‪@ReadBtweenReels) SPECIAL GUEST: Ryan Gosling (Literally Me) SHOWNOTES: On the latest At the Movies review, we are downloading our new personalities from Lord and Miller's Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir's novel and starring literally me—Ryan Gosling. If this epic sci-fi comedy doesn't win a large number of Oscar awards, we'll be genuinely surprised. If you enjoy this spoiler-free episode, stay tuned for more At the Movies reviews such as Mortal Kombat II, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Backrooms, coming soon! Collateral Cinema is on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Collateral Cinema is happy to announce that we are now partnered with Dubby Energy! Use our promo code CCINEMAPOD to get 10% off your first purchase of Dubby Energy drinks on their website: https://dubby.gg/discount/CCINEMAPOD (Collateral Cinema is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat from Purple Planet Music. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

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What do we mean by a “good book”? Some people choose a holiday read that demands time and attention. Others pick rip-roaring novels that require little thought. Our bookworms discuss whether art has to be improving to be praiseworthy, and give genre fiction some much-needed air time. This is a full list of the books mentioned in the show:“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen“Red Rising” by Pierce BrownJack Reacher series by Lee Child“The Hunt for Red October” by Tom Clancy“Riders” and the other Rutshire chronicles by Jilly CooperDungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman“Middlemarch” by George Eliot“Ulysses” by James Joyce“Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel“The Diamond Age” by Neal StephensonThe Murderbot series by Martha Wells “The Martian” by Andy Weir“American Wife” by Curtis SittenfeldGuests and host:Catherine Nixey, culture and Britain correspondentTom Standage, Economist deputy editorAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorAlex Hern, AI writerRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Fiction, romance, sci-fi, crime, thrillers, fantasy, romantasyJane Austen, Jilly Cooper, Curtis Sittenfeld, Lee ChildMatt Dinniman, Pierce Brown, Neal StephensonListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do we mean by a “good book”? Some people choose a holiday read that demands time and attention. Others pick rip-roaring novels that require little thought. Our bookworms discuss whether art has to be improving to be praiseworthy, and give genre fiction some much-needed air time. This is a full list of the books mentioned in the show:“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen“Red Rising” by Pierce BrownJack Reacher series by Lee Child“The Hunt for Red October” by Tom Clancy“Riders” and the other Rutshire chronicles by Jilly CooperDungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman“Middlemarch” by George Eliot“Ulysses” by James Joyce“Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel“The Diamond Age” by Neal StephensonThe Murderbot series by Martha Wells “The Martian” by Andy Weir“American Wife” by Curtis SittenfeldGuests and host:Catherine Nixey, culture and Britain correspondentTom Standage, Economist deputy editorAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorAlex Hern, AI writerRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Fiction, romance, sci-fi, crime, thrillers, fantasy, romantasyJane Austen, Jilly Cooper, Curtis Sittenfeld, Lee ChildMatt Dinniman, Pierce Brown, Neal StephensonListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Movie Mistrial, we blast off into deep space with Project Hail Mary, the highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved sci-fi novel.With its mix of hard science, humor, and high-stakes survival, Project Hail Mary promises the kind of smart, emotionally engaging space adventure that made The Martian a modern classic.Adapting such a science-heavy and internally driven story to the screen is no small task, and some may wonder whether the film can preserve the novel's balance of heart, mystery, and scientific detail.Join us as we ask whether this could be the next great sci-fi blockbuster—or a mission that risks getting lost in translation.

【聊了什么The What】 点击疲惫娇娃专属链接购买《挽救计划》中文翻译本：https://s.click.taobao.com/TGDx25m 同样是面对太阳危机，有人选择抽签牺牲一半人口，有人选择赌上性命去相信一个异星邻居。 本期节目，我们聊了聊这部披着硬科幻外壳的暖心喜剧。为什么比起刘慈欣式的黑暗森林和牺牲叙事，Andy Weir这种复古的、甚至有点天真的技术乐观主义反而更让人泪流满面？节目还深入挖掘了电影与原著的观感差异：从书中惊心动魄的硬核推理，到电影中极具魅力的物理喜剧，以及那个手搓一切的claude code大蜘蛛Rocky。 What do you do when faced with a galaxy-wide astrophage crisis that threatens the center of our solar system: the sun? While some choose a lottery system that sacrifices half of humanity (hi Thanos), others stake their lives on trusting an alien neighbor. In this episode, we dive into Project Hail Mary, a heartwarming comedy wrapped in a hard sci-fi shell. In a world that leans more towards Liu Cixin's Dark Forest survivalism theory and narratives of forced sacrifice, why does Andy Weir's retro—and perhaps slightly naive—technological optimism move us to tears? We break down the page-to-screen adaptation, Ryan Gosling's incredibly charismatic physical comedy, and why everyone is falling in love with Rocky, the spider-like engineer (aka your personal Claude Code) who literally hand-crafts anything and everything. 【时间轴 The When】 01:41：《挽救计划》电影概况：2026年全球热议的科幻巨作 11:29：书影对比：原著中的物理推演与电影的影视化改编 19:41：演技大赏：瑞恩·高斯林如何赋予主角人性厚度 26:34：Rocky的魅力：手搓通道、心算能力与类似中文的沟通方式 31:20：缅怀贝尔实验室：那个充满纯真与乐观的美国技术黄金时代 35:57：斯特拉特：桑德拉·惠勒如何塑造坚定的“哲人王” 42:39：为什么我们要反思“必须死掉一半人”的科幻设定 48:45：姚指挥官与卢钦卡的《Wind of Change》瞬间 54:24：反战与互信：《House of Dynamite》和黑暗森林法则的破解 58:29：博弈论死局：用利他选择破解“别人先开枪”的焦虑 01:41: Project Hail Mary Overview: The Global Sci-Fi Sensation of 2026 11:29: Page vs. Screen: Hard-Core Physics Deductions meets Cinematic Adaptation 19:41: Performance Review: How Ryan Gosling Adds Human Depth to His Character 26:34: The Charm of Rocky: Hand-Crafted Tunnels, Mental Math, and a Chinese-Style Way of Communicating 31:20: Ode to Bell Labs: The Pure and Optimistic Golden Age of American Tech 35:57: Stratt: How Sandra Hüller Shapes a Resolute "Philosopher King" 42:39: Deconstructing the Trope: Why We Must Rethink the "Half of Humanity Must Die" Sci-Fi Setup 48:45: Commander Yao and Ilyukhina's "Wind of Change" Moment 54:24: Anti-War and Mutual Trust: Breaking the Dark Forest Law via House of Dynamite 58:29: The Game Theory Deadlock: Overcoming the "Who Shoots First" Anxiety with Altruism 【拓展链接 The Links】 点击疲惫娇娃专属链接购买《挽救计划》中文翻译本：https://s.click.taobao.com/TGDx25m 【疲惫红书 CyberRed】 除了播客以外，疲惫娇娃的几个女的在小红书上开了官方账号，我们会不定期发布【疲惫在读】、【疲惫在看】、【疲惫旅行】、【疲惫Vlog】等等更加轻盈、好玩、实验性质的内容。如果你想知道除了播客以外我们在关注什么，快来小红书评论区和我们互动。 Apart from the podcast, we have set up an official account on Xiaohongshu. We will periodically post content such as “CyberPink Reading,” “CyberPink Watching,” “CyberPink Traveling,” “CyberPink Vlog,” and more. Those are lighter, more fun and more experimental stuff about our lives. Leave us some comments on Xiaohongshu! 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡： 海外用户：https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户：https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱：cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信：CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022

On this week's exciting episode, the guys kick things off with an engaging update from Cody, who shares the latest developments regarding his recent move to Colorado. He dives into the challenges he faced during the relocation process, including the logistics of packing up his life, navigating the real estate market, and the emotional aspects of leaving behind familiar surroundings. Cody also discusses the beauty of his new environment, highlighting the stunning landscapes, outdoor activities, and vibrant community he is now a part of in Colorado. His enthusiasm for exploring local attractions and meeting new people adds a personal touch to the update.Following Cody's update, Joe takes center stage to recount his thrilling experience of attending the premiere of Mortal Kombat 2. He describes the electrifying atmosphere of the theater, the anticipation among fans, and the overall reception of the film. Joe delves into the plot, character development, and special effects, offering his insights on how it compares to the original Mortal Kombat movie. He shares his favorite moments from the film, as well as any surprises that left a lasting impression on him, making it clear that this sequel has generated a lot of buzz and excitement within the gaming and movie communities.As the episode progresses, the discussion shifts to the recent release of Project Hail Mary, which is now available for digital viewing at home. The guys engage in a lively conversation about the film's adaptation from the popular novel by Andy Weir. They explore the themes of science, survival, and interstellar adventure that are prevalent in the story. Joe and Cody share their thoughts on the performances of the cast, the direction, and the visual effects that bring the story to life. They also touch on the impact of watching such films from the comfort of home, discussing the pros and cons of digital releases versus traditional cinema experiences. This segment not only highlights the film itself but also reflects on the changing landscape of film distribution in the current era.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

Ryland Grace, a middle school teacher, played by Ryan Gosling wakes up and finds himself on a spaceship with amnesia and alone. This is how Project Hail Mary begins, taken from a hard Sci-Fi novel written by Andy Weir who also wrote The Martian.

In this episode of Now For Something Completely Machinima, we dive into a fascinating review of The Egg — a thought-provoking short story by Andy Weir, brought to life through machinima animation by Anima Technica.With Project Hail Mary dominating conversations, we explore how this earlier work connects to Weir's storytelling style — blending philosophy, theology, and surprising humour.

The government has decided to pay us not to work and instead focus on our art! Or at least that's the scenario we discuss in today's cold open. What would you do with your free time if you received a universal basic income and no longer had to work a day job? After that, and on the back of Andy Weir's hit book turned movie, Project Hail Mary, we learn about plans for a new sci-fi flick adapted from a popular book series. This leads us to a conversation about what books, sci-fi and others, that we would like to see adapted into a movie or TV series. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com. 

this week, we're diving into a big sis advice episode all about careers, purpose, overthinking & figuring life out in your 20s

With Project Hail Mary becoming one of the most anticipated sci-fi adaptations in years, we're reacting to the emotional space epic starring Ryan Gosling, based on Andy Weir's bestselling novel from the author of The Martian — featuring first contact, impossible survival odds, and one of the most lovable sci-fi characters ever created. Project Hail Mary Full Length Movie Watch Along & Early Access:   / thereelrejects   Limited Time Offer – You Need Fiber. Yes you! Boost your fiber with Huel today using my exclusive Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at https://www.huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!” John Humphrey, Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson react to Project Hail Mary, including humanity's desperate mission to save Earth, the shocking first-contact reveal, Grace's emotional journey through space, and the unforgettable friendship with Rocky. John Humphrey, Andrew Gordon & Tara Erickson dive into this massive sci-fi adventure with their full reaction, recap, commentary, breakdown, analysis, and spoiler review!! Based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir (The Martian), Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049, Barbie) as Ryland Grace, a middle-school science teacher unexpectedly tasked with saving humanity after the sun begins mysteriously dimming. Along the way, Grace encounters Rocky — an alien engineer from another star system — leading to one of the most emotional and unique friendships in modern science fiction. The reaction especially focuses on the film's scientific problem-solving, the emotional isolation of deep space, the suspense surrounding the Astrophage threat, and Rocky quickly becoming an instant fan-favorite character. John, Andrew & Tara react heavily to the movie's mix of humor, heart, tension, and large-scale cosmic stakes. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the not-so-distant future, Andy Weir will write a novel about a Competent Man getting into trouble and then getting himself out. Then it will be made into a major motion picture starring a relatively bankable movie star. Then Overdue will (probably) read the book. That's what happened with The Martian, and that is what's happening this week with Project Hail Mary -- a novel about a science teacher on a mission to save Earth (and maybe some other planets) from an otherworldly threat.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/overdue.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang talks about one of their favorite sci-fi movies of the year- the film adaptation of Andy Weir's best selling novel, Project Hail Mary. Join Tiff, Peter, and Jim as they discuss the film, the novel, and their thoughts on the adaptation from page to screen. Spoilers are revealed later in the episode, but listeners are given ample warning before the gang spills the beans on the main plot.The Nerd Cartel team hopes that you enjoy this episode as much as they enjoyed creating it!

Amy Suto's book Write for Money and Power has an arresting cover. It's bold. It's not messing around. It asks: can you be an artist — and want money and power? Inside a system that doesn't often grant artists much power? How many of us have been sold the starving artist myth? That to be an artist, you should be living off nothing, and never ever “sell out”?I met Amy last year at a writing retreat I was leading in Tuscany, and she mentions it in the book. It was such a lovely surprise to come across some of the reflections and takeaways from the week we spent together.I enjoy watching Amy deliver her work with confidence and generosity. The book is well laid out. The main headline of the book: “This is the golden age of writers who know how to sell their work without apology.” I underlined so many things with my yellow highlighter. It is structured in a kind of addictive way—each section gives you resourceful tips and advice, there is no fluff. Amy introduces the book explaining where she came from: Hollywood writer's rooms. The Hollywood writer strikes happened. Work dried up. Contracts ended. Then, she gets diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and needs to figure out a way to manage her symptoms and, hopefully, heal.Amy's career pivot and health problems led her towards the world of freelancing, ghost-writing and self-publishing. She's leaves the Hollywood system behind her. Why write for the gatekeepers, when you could write for potential readers instead? She says:“A self-published book gives you something to sell. It's your intellectual property. It earns while you sleep. It helps your newsletter audience go deeper and gives you a chance to build long-term assets instead of waiting on publishers or agents.”Amy delivers some great phrases in the book. She says she noticed “the fear underneath the champagne toasts” at industry parties. She believes “the dream isn't real if you can't own it”. She describes traditional book contracts or a staff writer job on a TV show as “a very fancy cage.” It's not a business model that suits the writer. She isn't afraid to critique The System in this book. The same system that floats corporate publishing or Hollywood:“The system itself is not designed to make you rich, powerful or free. It's meant to benefit the people at the top. It's designed to keep you grateful. It's designed to keep you waiting.”How long have you been WAITING to receive a reply about something? It's common in big industries. It's slow, slow slow. She asks the reader practical questions. Say your industry dries up tomorrow. What are you left with? “No email list. No reader connection. No platform you control.” It is a call to arms to writers: Own Your Stuff.Her message is clear: we believe in the ‘starving artist myth' because it benefits all the middlemen. The book reads as a huge permission slip to writers who want to try out making things on their own terms. She says we used to need validation, “now we need a laptop and the guts to hit ‘publish'.” Another myth explored in the book is the idea that the cream rises to the top. She believes we're sold this story that the good stuff will just magically get discovered. This myth of ‘getting discovered' stops writers and creatives from making their stuff. They sit around waiting, instead of putting things out there to be discovered by readers, or the Internet, instead. She says “the creator economy doesn't reward polish, it rewards participation.” I love how she says to the writers brave enough to hit publish: “Welcome to the arena.”Amy shares success stories which read as very inspirational. She makes a lot of money herself. Not everyone is going to have this worldwide success, but isn't it fun to think “ooooh what if?” in a self-publishing world of no limitations? She writes about Andy Weir, who had self-published The Martian on Amazon for 99p before it went mad with readers. She tells stories of the newsletter Stratechery which apparently makes $3.2 million a year. People like Heather Cox Richardson on Substack who apparently also makes seven figures. In our conversation, we talk about money. Amy talks about how ‘not all dollars are the same'. There is an energy flow, a feeling, an exchange. For example, I hardly make money from podcast advertising nowadays, because the relentlessness came at a cost to my authenticity and wellbeing. I wanted to earn money through my writing and connection and flow, which is why Substack felt right for me. We talk a bit about AI in this conversation. Near the end of the book, Amy says she uses AI to help when making creative projects. Not for the writing itself; but for the admin, the grunt work. Why would you go through hundreds of pages manually, when you could use an AI to organise transcriptions? I personally don't want AI anywhere near my creative work, I don't want to collaborate with robots on ideas. But, I'd be open to AI assisting with intern-level admin work. She says: “I don't see AI as a replacement for human creativity and thoughtfulness. I see it as hiring the world's cheapest, fastest, always-available intern.”Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Amy is more embedded in the self-publishing world and her lens on tech from living in San Francisco. I got a lot from the conversation and the book—and I enjoy the idea of self-publishing no longer being a dirty word.Resources mentioned:— Write for Money and Power: The Anti-Starving Artist's Guide— The rise of the Substack book by Alys Key — Kevin Kelly's 1,000 True Fans— A Year of Nothing— The Success Myth: Letting go of having it all — Make Writing Your Job This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehyphen.substack.com/subscribe

Mark interviews Donn King about his new book ANCHORED FOR THE STORM, about caregiving, and about creativity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author Nation and register at AuthorNation.live. In the interview, Mark and Donn talk about: The difference between goals and missions How Donn has always been a writer of some sort and how that will always be the thing that stays even when he cuts other things back Writer's Block versus when the well runs dry Understanding how not being true to yourself can be something that leads to depression Thinking of yourself not as a speaker or a writer, but an expert in a particular field and which you can share those things through speaking and writing The recent passing away of Donn's severely disabled daughter Hanna and the 24-hour required care she had needed Donn's preferred 2 to 3 hours of uninterrupted time for writing . . . and how being unable to do that suggested to him that he could NOT write. And how that all changed when he found ways to get writing done in much smaller chunks, like 5 minute slots How there are currently roughly 50 million unpaid caregivers in the US today and yet how they can feel so alone Re-examining what it means to creative even for those who are writers or artists Being able to serve your person by taking care of yourself How when you are a caregiver you are in constant crisis without any indication that it will ever end How Donn has been grieving as a parent for over numerous decades Donn's book of devotionals for caregivers who don't need another inspirational slogan, ANCHORED FOR THE STORM The question of "why do bad things happen to good people" and how it relates to the concept of a dog watching a human rushing about in their daily life without being able to comprehend what the human is doing and why the human is doing it The generic and stereotypical things people can say when addressing someone else's loss The value of not feeling alone and how that can help people drawing strength from one another The Andy Weir novel PROJECT HAIL MARY and the recent movie adaptation The Warren Buffett story about the idea of giving up things you really want to do in order to achieve the most important things that you want to do Being aware of how Donn lost his "best-earning years" Mark's recent "Publishing Wide But Shallow" talk Donn knowing how to do a proper book launch, but not having the capability of getting those things done Advice Donn would offer to others who are in a care-giving situation What to say when you're not sure what to say And more... After the interview Mark reflects on the value in connecting (even when that interview either wasn't recorded or wasn't "used" for anything other than a personal connection with someone else, on the incredible power writers have to ensure someone else out there doesn't feel alone, and the importance of being honest when you're not sure what to say to someone in a delicate situation. Links of Interest: Donn King's Website Anchored for the Storm Creating While Caring King's Chronicles (Substack) Pint and Portal Podcast: Find Success Beyond Amazon (YouTube) Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises   Donn King is an author and speaker who has spent years helping writers and speakers connect with audiences in authentic ways. Donn's books and podcast, The Alignment Show, explore how to live in courageous alignment with your values. He blends a warm, slightly playful style while still grounding his work in credibility. His goal is to prove that words, when used with honesty, heart, and craft, can shift lives. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Welcome to a brand-new month and a brand-new challenge here at We Drink & We Watch Things! This is Space MAYhem. Over the next four weeks, we're bringing you four interstellar adventures, but there's a twist: Lemar and Mackenzie watched all four movies and recorded all four episodes in one single, high-orbit day. That means four movies, four deep dives, and four custom cocktails, all within 11 hours. If we start sounding a little lightheaded by the end of the month, you'll know why.To kick things off, we are starting with the film we've both been dying to talk about - the highly anticipated 2026 adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Mackenzie has lived and breathed the book, and we both fell head over heels for this cinematic version. Pour yourself our first drink of the marathon - a energizing, solar-flaring concoction we're calling "Astrophage Ignition" (heavy on the caffeine, light on the gravity) - and join us as we wake up on a spaceship with no memory and a very important job to do.This week, we celebrate Ryan Gosling's pitch-perfect return to space as Ryland Grace, capturing that signature Weir "competence porn" where science is the only way out of a death trap. We marvel at the visual effects that bring the Hail Mary to life, but more importantly, we gush over the debut of cinema's new favorite companion (no spoilers here, but fist bump to the VFX team). We also examine how the film handles the book's non-linear structure and the high-stakes mission to save a sun that's being eaten from the inside out.If you love hard science, unlikely friendships, or just want to hear us kick off our most ambitious recording stunt yet while we're still relatively sober, this is the episode for you. We're blending our obsession with the source material with our usual casual banter, making this a stellar launch for Space MAYhem. Evolution, am I right?This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next!Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: Indie Bookstore Day and adaptations exceeding expectations. Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: more reading therapy with Mary Before We Go: our new segment featuring something Meredith is curious about and some TBR triage for Mary. Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   :10 - Bite Size Intro 2:02 - Currently Reading Patreon 2:10 - Watch Anitra's video HERE 2:47 - Roar by Cecelia Ahern 3:41 - Bookish Moments of the Week 4:05 - Boswell Book Company 6:15 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 6:37 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 9:19 - The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower 9:44 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 10:07 - Current Reads 10:13 - Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Mary) 13:37 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 13:51 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 15:25 - Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite (Meredith) 21:26 - Dan in Green Gables by Rey Terciero (Mary) 21:35 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 24:25 - This Cursed House by Del Sandeen (Meredith) 26:25 - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens 27:06 - Feral and Hysterical by Sadie Hartmann 28:17 - Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 29:22 - Instructions for Traveling West by Joy Sullivan (Mary) 31:44 - Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente 32:45 - The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensen (Meredith) 35:00 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 36:59 - Two Friends Books 38:28 - Deep Dive: Reading Therapy with Mary 40:42 - Slewfoot by Brom 43:11 - @maryoliversdrunkcousin on Instagram 43:18 - The Poetry Remedy by William Siegert 45:27 - The Popcast 45:54 - How We Live is How We Die by Pema Chodron 49:10 - Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian by Tim Probert 52:54 - Heartwood by Amity Gage 52:55 - The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella 52:57 - Wreck by Catherine Newman 52:58 - Her Many Faces by Nicci Cloke 53:00 - Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein 53:25 - Sandwich by Catherine Newman 53:36 - Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen 54:02 - The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill 54:04 - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill 54:59 - It's Ok That You're Not Ok by Megan Devine 55:49 - Currently Reading Substack 56:27 - The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher 57:29 - Before We Go Meredith brings something she's curious about 57:46 - @Meredithmondayschwartz on Instagram 58:41 - The Perfect Loaf by Maurizio Leo 59:47 - Sourdough by Robin Sloan Mary tries a little TBR triage 1:00:23 - The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Book & Books in Coral Gables, Florida Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find Aaron Starmer at www.aaronstarmer.com or on IG @aaron_starmer.   This week on the podcast we welcome middle grade and young adult novelist Aaron Starmer whose most recent book, You Are Now Old Enough to Hear This, is a quirky middle grade novel about a Toe Beast and a girl who travels with a pack of dogs and a boy named Roman who learns some family secrets.  That sounds like a lot so we are glad Aaron joins us to explain it all in a much more succinct way than we ever could. And his 2025 YA novel Night Swimming just came out in paperback this week. And our book recommendation segment of the show is about aliens because what pairs better with a quirky novel than some extraterrestrials? We have Hugo- and Nebula Award-winning titles, a book about alien garbage, a wacky buddy road trip adventure, literary fiction about a girl who doesn't feel human, and a philosophical first contact story starring the Catholic Church.   Books Mentioned in this Episode:   1- You Are Old Enough To Hear This by Aaron Starmer 2- Night Swimming by Aaron Starmer  3- The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly  4- Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 5- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir  6- The Humans by Matt Haig  7- The Riverman by Aaron Starmer 8- The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler  9- Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues by Jonathan Kennedy 10- The Art of Vanishing by Morgan Pager  11- A 5 Star Read by Fellow Book Lover Tess @books_andthebeach - Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers  12- The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet (Wayfarers #1) by Becky Chambers  13- The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell  14- Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky  15- Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino  16- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card  17- The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis  Media Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Whitehall Book Club - https://www.historicwhitehall.org/whitehall-book-club 2- Resident Alien - (2021-2025, Netflix) 3- Project Hail Mary (2026)      

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With the recent release of the "Project Hail Mary" film adaptation, we are revisiting a favorite episode of "Looking Up." Dean chats with science fiction novelist Andy Weir about what it takes to solve problems in the cosmos or as a stay-at-home dad. The acclaimed author of "The Martian" (which itself became an acclaimed film) also updates listeners on the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of another of Andy's books: "Project Hail Mary."

“Project Hail Mary” is finally in theaters, and the science is just as thrilling as the story. This week on Planetary Radio, Sarah Al-Ahmed and senior communications adviser Mat Kaplan share their first reactions fresh from the theater. Author and producer Andy Weir tells us in his own words what the story is really about, in a flashback conversation with Mat. Award-winning Nature correspondent Alexandra Witze takes a critical scientific eye to the film. Virginia Tech astrophysicist Nahum Arav walks us through the real-life fate of our Sun. And in What's Up, Bruce Betts joins us to explore just how long it would actually take humanity to reach Tau Ceti at the fastest speed a spacecraft has ever traveled. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-project-hail-mary-hits-the-big-screenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the hard sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, which along with The Martian (2015) was based on a novel by Andy Weir and adapted by Drew Goddard. Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al consider how hard we actually like our sci-fi, the directors of these films (by Lord/Miller and Ridley Scott respectively), how the books got adapted, Weir's other work (Artemis, some webcomics, etc.), and more. How does Weir make a series of scientific problems into an actual, enjoyable plot? Get more at prettymuchpop.com. Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop. Sponsor: Visit squarespace.com/PRETTY (code PRETTY) for a free trial and 10% off your first website or domain.

Andy Weir is the bestselling author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary. He's known for weaving deep, carefully researched science into his novels, building intricate sci-fi worlds that have captivated millions of readers. But here's a plot twist: Andy doesn't actually love the act of writing itself – so how does he motivate himself to do it anyway? Adam talks with Andy about the creative process, the skills involved in discarding bad ideas, finding joy in worldbuilding and research, and why you should never be writing with a sequel in mind. This episode originally aired on ReThinking in 2023.Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amaze, amaze, AMAZE, NERDS! No NerdCast de hoje, vamos falar sobre a obra-prima sci-fi Devoradores de Estrelas! (ou Project Hail Mary, ou Projeto AVE MARIA!).  Embarque com Alottoni, Gaveta, Katiucha Barcelos, Carlos Voltor e Azaghal numa viagem interplanetária rumo à obra de Andy Weir, adaptada MAGISTRALMENTE no que já é um dos grandes filmes do ano! NerdStore Camisetas, pijamas e produtos de A Própria Carne, NerdCast RPG e mais no nosso hub na Lolja: http://nerdstore.com.br/ E-MAILS Mande suas críticas, elogios, sugestões e caneladas para nerdcast@jovemnerd.com.br APP JOVEM NERD: Google Play Store | Apple App Store ARTE DA VITRINE: Randall Random Baixe a versão Wallpaper da vitrine EDIÇÃO COMPLETA POR RADIOFOBIA PODCAST E MULTIMÍDIA CONFIRA OS OUTROS CANAIS DO JOVEM NERD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a microscopic alien lifeform was slowly eating our sun? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice sit down with Andy Weir, the bestselling author of Project Hail Mary, for a deep dive into designing aliens, science fiction, and science behind the book (and the movie.) NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/project-hail-mary-with-andy-weir/ Thanks to our Patrons RT, Matthew Wessel, Tyler Walker, nuclear_detergent, Ryan Buchanan, The Lord of the Ganja, Tyrone Morgan, Ciara Steinert, Fabian De Rossi, Travis Anders, Dee El Dee, Lazzarous, Moshe Sedero, Sebastian Heineberg, David, Casey Sizeland, Anna, Simon Franklin, Chris Carley, ohhdontdoit, hilde, Jim Niemann, Jesse Lee, Sri Harsha Chennavajjala, grbac6800, Mike, Aviad Pineles, salima makitina, Gero Finke, Nick Charles, David Shapiro, Diyako Kochar Taymur, David Kunz, Bob, Doug, Aviral Bhatnagar, Matthew Sims, Squibb Thompson, Theta544, D00gster x702, Kyle Sullivan, John Hermansen, April Stearns, Brian Eastwood, jassim tazi, Kassious, Gustavo Rincon, Reloadown, Tom Kavanaugh, Kay 1, George Grimes, Barbara Lewis, Davey Maclaren, Blake Muccini, Sydney, MISFIT, Mohammed Nadeem Amin, JB, rasma, Chris, Glenn Whelan, Elizabeth Grey, Eli Hadden, Elias Holguin, Darrell Thayer, Jason, Shayla Hamady, Bradley Martin, jamie jarrard, Robert Douglas Brown, Michael Johnston, Kristine Nixon, VirusJTG, Briana Bartlett, Tim Rea, Leo Carrasco, Christopher Friedline, belle g, Carver Nevling, Emily Winter, Draxontheyeen, Leslie, Bombed Blonde, Shadow, Brian, Sam Smith, Brianna Smith, Evan Q, Anzhr, Jolo, Austin Applegate, Bryan Smarkola, Steven Patterson, Femke Seynaeve, Bee, Jeffrey Macris, Stan Ginsel, Bob M, Eric, and Yet Another Patron for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's Project Hail Mary is an exceptionally audience-friendly adaptation of Andy Weir's novel of the same name, offsetting the story's doomsday scenario with lots of jokes, a charismatic lead, and most especially the buddy dynamic between Ryan Gosling's human protagonist and an alien engineer named Rocky. The film's light touch has made it a hit, but it also left some of your Next Picture Show hosts wanting more, as we break down in our discussion of the new film before turning to Connections and a companion film that's as prickly as Project Hail Mary is cuddly: Douglas Trumbull's 1972 directorial feature debut, Silent Running. Sure, both films explore the idea of a lonely man finding human connection in a non-human companion, the threat of worldwide ecological collapse, and the question of what we owe the Earth and what causes are worth dying for, but each takes a very different approach, to very different effect... as do the several other films we considered pairing with PHM, which we collectively recommend in Your Next Picture Show. Please share your thoughts about Silent Running, Project Hail Mary, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama and David Cronenberg's A History of Violence This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: Project Hail Mary and a bookish guest bedroom Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: all about our book budgets Before We Go: our new segment featuring bookish friend posts and a something Kaytee is curious about Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . .   :10 - Bite Size Intro 1:50 - Currently Reading Patreon 2:42 - Fabled Bookshop 2:44 - Book Lover Weekend 4:43 - Bookish Moments of the Week 5:01 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 6:13 - @sciencewhizliz on Instagram 9:33 - "You've Been Poisoned" teacup 10:35 - Your Guide To Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village by Maureen Johnson 11:52 - Current Reads 12:03 - Blood in the Water by Tiffany D. Jackson (Kaytee) 12:40 - White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson 12:41 - Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson 16:22 - The Deep by Nick Cutter (Meredith) 19:38 - Sphere by Michael Crichton 20:35 - The Troop by Nick Cutter 21:06 - Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant 21:26 - In the Shadow of the Mountain by Sylvia Vasquez-Lovado (Kaytee) 21:57 - CR Season 6: Episode 48 25:16 - The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 29:56 - North is the Night by Emily Rath (Kaytee) 34:24 - Good People by Patmeena Sabit (Meredith) 35:49 - An Unlikely Story  42:03 - Deep Dive: Our Book Budgets 43:01 - @deadendbooks_rva 50:12 - Book of the Month 50:20 - Goldsboro Book Subscriptions 51:17 - Libro.fm 51:25 - Storygraph 51:47 - Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon 51:58 - Shelf Respect by the Popcast 52:30 - Aardvark Book Club 52:33 - Satisfiction 52:35 - Fairyloot 53:19 - Sleuth Box w/Fabled 55:48 - Before We Go Meredith highlights a bookish friend post 56:22 - Fairyloot Epic Fantasy subscription Kaytee brings something she is curious about 57:33 - Inside Literary Prize 57:58 - Canada Reads 58:20 - South to America by Imani Perry 58:27 - Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah 58:39 - 2026 Inside Literary Prize Shortlist   Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. April's IPL is brought to us from a new to us bookstore, Two Friends Books in Bentonville, Arkansas Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads | Substack | Youtube The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Ryan Gosling is on a one-man mission to save the universe...but he's not alone. We've got film critic Rendy Jones with us to discuss PROJECT HAIL MARY from directing duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Then we share some of our favorite science fiction concepts from cinema. What's Good Alonso - Free airplane Wifi Drea - skin flooding Rendy - taking time to rest Kevin - taking down Christmas decorations ITIDICK-Pop Demon Hunters 2 Is a Big Payday for Its DirectorsLord and Miller to Produce Murder She Wrote Film With Jamie Lee Curtis Staff Picks Drea - Europa Report Alonso - UFOria (available on 4K UHD) Rendy - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Kevin - Warrior Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

Amaze Amaze Amaze! Andy Weir wrote an incredible book, and it makes a phenomenal movie! Sarah and Vinnie and the gang are discussing everything they loved about Ryan Gosling's new blockbuster hit and how it compared to the book. Let's dive into 'Project Hail Mary'

Bob's Movie Club Presents: Project Hail Mary! Andy Weir wrote an incredible book, and it makes a phenomenal movie! Sarah and Vinnie and the gang are discussing everything they loved about Ryan Gosling's new blockbuster hit and how it compared to the book. Amaze Amaze Amaze! In other space news, Artemis II's successful launch marks a historic moon mission. Did the moon landing even happen? The earthquake this morning sure did! Smoking in the bathroom is way easier these days for the teens but not for the toilets.

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club Presents: Project Hail Mary! Andy Weir wrote an incredible book, and it makes a phenomenal movie! Sarah and Vinnie and the gang are discussing everything they loved about Ryan Gosling's new blockbuster hit and how it compared to the book. Amaze Amaze Amaze! In other space news, Artemis II's successful launch marks a historic moon mission. Did the moon landing even happen? The earthquake this morning sure did! Smoking in the bathroom is way easier these days for the teens but not for the toilets. Hour 2: Olaf fell into trouble at Disneyland Japan. Tiger Woods is leaving the country for rehab. Sarah and Vinnie have their official opinions on the Bravo drama of the week. Follow us on instagram! @Alice973! Sarah tells us more about horse college. Remember these things you thought were going to be such a big deal? Like what's going on with the Bermuda Triangle these days? Hour 3: What the heck is microneedling? Should we get it? Lindsey Buckingham is dealing with a stalker. Sarah is complaining about sex scenes about body horror. Sudoku packing might make your next trip lighter. There's major Reese's cup news! Then, Sarah, Matty, and Bob make fun of Vinnie. Hour 4: Let's make fun of Vinnie a little bit more. It turns out Megan Thee Stallion needed an IV and a nap. Weezer has their first new song since 2022, but we aren't sure if it's finished yet. Sarah has updates on Taylor Swift's wedding… supposedly. 1 in 3 Americans are age preventers. Is Matty one of them? House rules! Don't be stingy with your I Love Yous. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?

Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show! Today's episode is loaded with huge updates from across the biggest franchises in movies and TV—box office wins, DC shakeups, Wizarding World dominance, and major uncertainty surrounding Star Trek. We start with Project Hail Mary crossing the $300M mark at the global box office, a massive milestone for the sci-fi hit starring Ryan Gosling. What's driving its success, and how big can it go? On the DC side, new reports reveal that Supergirl test screenings have had mixed reactions, with multiple cuts, three different endings, and a noticeably darker tone than the comics. Kristian breaks down what this could mean for the future of the DCU. Meanwhile, the Harry Potter TV Series continues to dominate headlines as its trailer breaks major records, proving there's still massive demand for the Wizarding World. Is this shaping up to be HBO's next mega-hit? We also dive into the future of Star Trek as Alex Kurtzman provides an update amid the ongoing Paramount-Skydance uncertainty. What's next for the franchise on both film and streaming? And in one of the wildest stories of the day, Andy Weir—the mind behind Project Hail Mary—reveals his rejected Star Trek pitch and doesn't hold back on his thoughts about the current state of the franchise. Topics include: Project Hail Mary box office passes $300M Supergirl test screenings: multiple cuts, endings, and tone concerns Harry Potter TV series trailer breaks records Star Trek's future amid Paramount-Skydance uncertainty Andy Weir's controversial Star Trek comments The latest movie news, TV news, and entertainment analysis If you're a fan of sci-fi, DC, Harry Potter, Star Trek, and the biggest conversations in Hollywood, this is the episode you don't want to miss. Make sure to like, subscribe, and comment below—what's your take on Supergirl's mixed reactions? Is Project Hail Mary the biggest surprise hit of the year? And should Star Trek be heading in a new direction? #KristianHarloffShow #ProjectHailMary #Supergirl #HarryPotter #StarTrek #RyanGosling #DCU #MovieNews #TVNews #BoxOffice

Adam and Josh review PROJECT HAIL MARY, exploring Ryan Gosling’s blend of humor, melancholy, and middle‑school‑teacher energy. They also discuss the practical effects approach that makes it all work before turning to Round 2 of '40s Madness. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30) Project Hail Mary (00:03:31-00:33:55) Filmspotting Family (00:33:56-00:40:43) Notes / Save the Date (00:40:44-00:45:15) ‘40s Madness Rd. 2 (00:45:16-01:13:00) Credits / New Releases (01:13:01-01:18:01) Links: -Filmspotting Madness https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Science fiction nerds, rejoice: the long-awaited adaptation of “Project Hail Mary” is in theaters now. Host Flora Lichtman chats with book author Andy Weir and astrobiologist Mike Wong about the film's aliens, and how they buck the trend of what extraterrestrials usually look like on screen. Guest: Andy Weir is the author of “Project Hail Mary” and “The Martian.” Dr. Mike Wong is an astrobiologist and planetary scientist at Carnegie Science in Washington, D.C. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.