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Mars on Life

By Mars on Life

Welcome to "Mars on Life." From California to Massachusetts, listen as four friends understand the arts, culture, class and life itself in this irreverent series. If you keep going, you'll make it to Mars.
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Mars on LifeAug 07, 2020

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Civil Yawn (204)

Civil Yawn (204)

The upcoming movie "Civil War" has (some) of our attention. But in a politically fraught era, is this movie safe or does artistic freedom give it carte blanche despite the times? Then, the boys talk about the new mascot for one notable Santa Clarita high school.

Here's what director Alex Garland told The Hollywood Reporter about his new film, out in April.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (X)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 22, 202401:22:42
BONUS — Britt's Breathy Ballroom Blitz

BONUS — Britt's Breathy Ballroom Blitz

Smile and breathe. We endure the Republican response to the State of the Union featuring Sen. Katie Britt.

Expect more of a review of "Dune: Part 2" during the commentary.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (X)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 19, 202420:32
Joe "Lisan al Gaib" Biden (203)

Joe "Lisan al Gaib" Biden (203)

We do it again. One last time, perhaps. We provide commentary for the State of the Union, brought to you by Joseph Robinette Biden. Are we a week late? Indeed, but all presidential speeches are history anyway.

Expect something of a review of "Dune: Part 2" during the commentary.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (X)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Canon In D For 8 Bit Synths" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 15, 202401:11:57
Content Monkey (202)

Content Monkey (202)

Sebastian brings a new toy to the table to foretell the State of the Union and the remainder of the 2024 election.

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Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 07, 202401:03:24
5,000 Years of Indicting Matt (201)

5,000 Years of Indicting Matt (201)

Season Five of "Mars on Life" goes off with Customs and Border Patrol scam calls, Shen Yun, recollections of the New Hampshire primary and some election forecasting. Simply put, it's as classic of an episode as it can get.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (X)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mar 01, 202401:04:46
Trailer – Season Five

Trailer – Season Five

Ready for more? "Mars on Life" returns March 1.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Medusa" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Beach Bum" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Feb 24, 202402:14
The Last Night of the Martians (200)
Jan 05, 202402:10:17
Reading "Batman and Robin," feat. Travis Sanders and Dave Thompson (199)

Reading "Batman and Robin," feat. Travis Sanders and Dave Thompson (199)

"Mars on Life" does the unthinkable. In a nod to the Quarantine Theatre Company, our cohosts are joined by Travis Sanders and Dave Thompson for a script read for this podcast's first Christmas Special. Put on your bat-seat belts for a reading of "Batman and Robin."

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Travis Sanders: @travsandersactor (Instagram)

Dave Thompson: @davethompson77 (Twitter)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers," "Stay the Course," "Burnt Spirit," "Crossing the Chasm," "Shadowlands 1," "Black Vortex," "Satiate," "Redletter," "Anxiety," "Static Motion," "Halls of the Undead," "Air Prelude," "Interloper," "Industrial Revolution," "Shores of Avalon," "Colossus," "The Reveal," "Fire Prelude," "Bittersweet," "Wizardtorium," "Medusa," "Beauty Flow," "Industrial Music Box," "Space Jazz," "Nightmare Machine," "Quiet Panic," "Lasting Hope," "Martian Cowboy," "Stoneworld Battle," "Night in Venice," "Take the Lead," "Crypto," "Road to Hell," "Unpromised," "SCP-x3x," "Full On," "Five Armies," "All This," "Spider Eyes," "Plaint," "Jellyfish in Space," "Supernatural," "Dark Times," "Volatile Reaction," "Shadowlands 4," "Unlight ", "Darkling," "Alchemists Tower," "Nerves," SCP-x4x," "The Descent," "Final Battle of the Dark Wizards," "Myst on the Moor," "Gothamlicious" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 25, 202302:59:31
Manciniology (198)

Manciniology (198)

For four seasons, Ryan Mancini has been an encyclopedia of thoughts, references, impressions and ideas. Time to see what else is behind the curtain and what makes him tick. And on his birthday, nonetheless.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 21, 202301:36:57
Bad Evolution: "Lucy" Review (197)

Bad Evolution: "Lucy" Review (197)

We've hit rock bottom: Matt and Ryan return one last time to talk about another terrible movie that is somehow trending (?) on Netflix, the 2014 Luc Besson sci-fi movie "Lucy."

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 15, 202355:24
Positive 33: "Godzilla Minus One" Review *SPOILERS* (196)

Positive 33: "Godzilla Minus One" Review *SPOILERS* (196)

There's a new Toho-produced "Godzilla" film in town. What did we think? Can you do more with a movie about a monster that destroys things? And how about that pink atomic blast! Ah, different movie.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dec 08, 202301:26:35
Mythology of Bad Writing (195)

Mythology of Bad Writing (195)

Time for another sensory experience on "Mars on Life," this time through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sources:

"Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau

"Bread and Roses: Mills, Migrants, and the Struggle for the American Dream" by Bruce Watson

"Be Realistic: Demand the Impossible" by Mike Davis

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"Study and Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Dec 01, 202338:43
Quizzie Borden Had an Ask - Which Bread Are You? (194)

Quizzie Borden Had an Ask - Which Bread Are You? (194)

Our cohosts are taking the week off, but they did not go without a special present under the turkey. A while back, we discussed Buzzfeed and one of its tantalizing(!) quizzes "Which Type of Bread Are You?" Well, which is it? We asked you a question!

To take the quiz, beware all ye who enter: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mathewguiver/which-type-of-bread-are-you

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nov 24, 202346:43
Living Our Own Chinaskis, feat. Pete D. Camarillo (193)

Living Our Own Chinaskis, feat. Pete D. Camarillo (193)

Journalist and podcast host Pete D. Camarillo returns to discuss author and Angeleno Charles Bukowski, what we all think of him and his conflicted legacy. We talk specifically about his novels, “Post Office,” “Factotum,” “Women,” “Ham on Rye,” “Hollywood” and “Pulp.”

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Pete D. Camarillo: @petecertified (Twitter) and @peedeec (Instagram)

Touchdowns & Tangents: @TDs_Tangents (Twitter) and @tds_tangents (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nov 17, 202301:00:11
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 17

The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 17

In our latest miniseries’ finale, our cohosts conclude "Fear of Falling" and go over all of "Chapter 6: The Next Great Shift":

  • Discovering the True Elites
  • Rediscovering the "Others"

Special thanks to Sebastian for helping make this iteration of "The Falling Middle Cast" possible. Hope to see you soon, buddy. — RAM

Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Covert Affairs" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Nov 14, 202301:57:08
Cheating Death (192)

Cheating Death (192)

Also known as "Vidya Games 3," the boys talk about a wildly popular game from 1998, LucasArts' "Grim Fandango." Play that rusty anchor.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nov 10, 202301:07:47
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 16
Nov 08, 202301:11:53
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 15

The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 15

In this week's first installment, our cohosts read over the following segments of Chapter 5:

  • Feminism and Class Consolidation
  • The Consumer Binge
  • The Embrace of Affluence

Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Covert Affairs" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Nov 06, 202301:58:22
The Fab Feh (191)

The Fab Feh (191)

The last Beatles song has been released. Our Fab Four talk about "Now and Then."

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nov 03, 202301:08:35
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 14
Nov 01, 202301:14:06
"Mulholland Drive": Andrew & Ryan's Halloween Review (190)

"Mulholland Drive": Andrew & Ryan's Halloween Review (190)

The Mars on Life Halloween special brings Andrew and Ryan together to at long last review the 2001 David Lynch surrealist masterpiece about the City of Angels, "Mulholland Drive."

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Oct 31, 202301:25:09
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 13
Oct 30, 202301:26:15
L.A. Man: A Retrospective on Mike Davis (189)

L.A. Man: A Retrospective on Mike Davis (189)

It has been one year since the death of Mike Davis. Californian, educator, activist and writer, he left a long list of books detailing America's working class, the myths and realities of Los Angeles, the global proletariat, climate change, urbanism and ecology. We take a look through his books, talk about his career and what his legacy means in an age with L.A.'s Virgil no longer with us.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Oct 27, 202301:16:56
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 12
Oct 25, 202301:35:29
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 11

The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 11

In this week's first installment, our cohosts read over the following segments of Chapter 4:

  • The Neoconservatives and the New Class
  • A Cunning Sort of Treason

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/


Oct 24, 202301:14:42
Grief, Gaza (188)

Grief, Gaza (188)

Ryan and Drew talk about the news of the moment coming out of the Middle East, the news industry's response and how social media has fueled hate in the wake of this intense conflict. We also talk about how we have responded to this moment and what people should do when absorbing verified, reliable information about what's happening.

To read the books Ryan recommended, here are some links:

"Blaming the Victims: Spurious Scholarship and the Palestinian Question" — edited by Edward Said and Christopher Hitchens

"Beyond Belief: The American Press and the Coming of the Holocaust, 1933-1945" — Deborah Lipstadt

"Operation Shylock: A Confession" — Philip Roth

"The Way to the Spring: Life and Death in Palestine" — Ben Ehrenreich

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Oct 21, 202334:33
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 10
Oct 18, 202301:25:34
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 9
Oct 16, 202301:28:15
Utterly Horrible: "The Exorcist II: The Heretic" Review (187)

Utterly Horrible: "The Exorcist II: The Heretic" Review (187)

It's worse than mediocre: Matt and Ryan conduct another film discussion, this time returning to "The Exorcist" franchise and review one of the worst sequels of all time, "The Exorcist II: The Heretic."

To hear Ryan and Sebastian's review of "The Exorcist III" from Season 1, our show's first Halloween episode, listen to it here.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Oct 13, 202353:12
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 8
Oct 11, 202301:30:06
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 7
Oct 09, 202301:40:08
Fear and Swift's Loathing (186)

Fear and Swift's Loathing (186)

We run another gamut of topics, from the ongoing Jonathan Majors controversy to a shooting in New Mexico following protests next to the statue of an obscure conquistador. We cap off the episode with the fandom surrounding Taylor Swift as she enters the "wide world," you could say, of sports.

To read the article Andrew recommended from the Rio Grande Sun about the Oñate shooter, here's the link: https://www.riograndesun.com/news/shooter-email-i-will-be-there/article_cac54c64-62d0-11ee-a1fa-9b576be30006.html

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Oct 06, 202355:32
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 6
Oct 04, 202301:27:59
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 5
Oct 02, 202301:01:30
Try That in a Smallville: "Man of Steel" Review (185)

Try That in a Smallville: "Man of Steel" Review (185)

The "mediocre DC movie train" leaves the station as Ryan and Matt review the 2013 film "Man of Steel."

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sep 29, 202301:10:52
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 4

The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 4

In this week's second installment, our cohosts conclude Chapter 1 with the final section:

  • Infantilizing the Poor

And with reading the opening of "Chapter 2: The Middle Class on the Defensive."

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Covert Affairs" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Shadowlands 7 – Codex" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Sep 27, 202301:22:24
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 3
Sep 25, 202301:21:17
Death, Scabs and 3 Cuties (184)

Death, Scabs and 3 Cuties (184)

J'accuse! Scabs are allegedly afoot in the face of the ongoing writers and actors strikes. Also, we talk about the sad lethality of sports arenas before we close off on a high note: more aliens??

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sep 22, 202351:40
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 2
Sep 20, 202301:20:54
The Falling Middle Cast: Episode 1
Sep 18, 202301:18:53
David Lynch's Baby (183)

David Lynch's Baby (183)

Impeachment! Nixon! Influencers! Aliens?

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sep 15, 202353:52
Burning, Boating, Booking (182)

Burning, Boating, Booking (182)

Burning Man was chaos. What's the deal with lakes? And what really makes us want to read books? Other than that first part, it's as classic of a "Mars on Life" discussion as it gets.

Here is an online version of Christopher Hitchens' "Prisoner of Shelves" partially read at the end of the episode. Well worth a read.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

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"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sep 08, 202301:21:38
North of Goochland (181)

North of Goochland (181)

What did we think about the Trump-less yet Trump-centric GOP debate? And what's the deal with that song about "rich men"? Time to talk about it. At around 40 minutes, one of us gets really riled about it. You love to see it.

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Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

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"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Sep 01, 202355:22
Alotta Bukowski, As It Is, feat. Taylor Mewhiney (180)

Alotta Bukowski, As It Is, feat. Taylor Mewhiney (180)

Andrew and Ryan trek to the largest used bookstore in Massachusetts. Why? To comb its shelves in search of new reading. This includes seeking out a copy of "City of Quartz" for Andrew. Will they succeed? We'll see. The lovely Rachel and Taylor Mewhiney joined our cohosts on their journey.

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Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram
Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)
Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)
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"On Hold For You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Aug 25, 202301:27:53
Days and Nights of Trivia and Demolition (179)

Days and Nights of Trivia and Demolition (179)

Aug 18, 202301:18:10
X is the Word, is the Word (178)

X is the Word, is the Word (178)

Chaos is afoot as we watch corporate decisions create paradigm shifts on computer monitors and smartphones or on television and theater screens. Matt and Ryan attempt to comprehend what's happening, what's at risk of being lost and where we go from here.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Aug 11, 202301:05:38
Barbenheimer: Destroyer of Worlds, feat. Taylor Mewhiney (177)

Barbenheimer: Destroyer of Worlds, feat. Taylor Mewhiney (177)

Along with a gaggle of motorcycles next to Boston Common, Andrew, Ryan, Matt and, in little bites, Taylor Mewhiney review the sensation of the summer, the double feature of "Oppenheimer" (2023) and "Barbie" (2023). Apologies that our reviews reflect the runtime of both films.

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Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Aug 04, 202301:15:58
Barbenheimer: Fallout (176)

Barbenheimer: Fallout (176)

Heat waves abound on both coasts while the Barbenheimer train chugs away! Ryan and Matt talk about the reactions to both movies, including conservative media's bizarre, boring response to "Barbie" and the gender and racial controversies with "Oppenheimer." One-third of us has seen the movie, tune in next week for our full reviews.

To check out The Hollywood Reporter's story on Elon Musk, Ben Shapiro, Piers Morgan and co's reaction to "Barbie," head over to the link here.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Laid Back Guitars" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Jul 28, 202301:02:59
BONUS — Robinson's Future

BONUS — Robinson's Future

Heat waves across three continents are leaving people with little room for relief as the effects of climate change take their toll. Ryan regales to Matt about the premonitions of Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Ministry For the Future," and they discuss some of the very things contributing to our dying ecological world, including carbon-emitting pickup trucks and planes. As Ryan suggested last year, read the book.

Head over to Bookshop.com for a copy at the link here.

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Jul 27, 202312:59
The One About Jason Aldean (175)

The One About Jason Aldean (175)

A "Mars on Life" first, we talk about country music. Jason Aldean released a music video to accompany his two-month-old song, and it's the kind of song Matt and Ryan recognize growing up in Santa Clarita. Drew broaches the subject within the greater context of a sectional crisis within the country music world, how that reflects city life in the South and the country as a while, as well as conservative media's attempt at victimization (perhaps "The Sound of Freedom" fits in this category too).

Finally, we share an update on one of our intrepid cohosts as we enter the final 25 episodes of the season, closing in on Episode 200.

To check out the New Yorker article we talk about, it's well worth reading — here's the link: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/07/24/country-musics-culture-wars-and-the-remaking-of-nashville

Social media:

Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram

Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)

Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter)

Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram)

Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart)

"Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Iron Bacon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Jul 21, 202301:11:56