PEL Presents PMP#219: Weir-ed Sci Fi: Hail Mary and The Martian

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.

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PEL Presents PMP#219: Weir-ed Sci Fi: Hail Mary and The Martian is an episode from The Partially Examined Life by Audioboom.

This episode is 52:19 long.

This episode was published on Apr 17, 2026.

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