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Christianity on Mars with Fr. Andrew Pinsent
Joe explores Christianity on Mars as the finale of the Religion on Mars series. Joined by Catholic priest and physicist Andrew Pinsent, the conversation examines how Christian belief, Catholic sacraments, priesthood, and religious authority could adapt to life on the Red Planet.
Islam on Mars with Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan joins Joe to discuss how Islam might adapt to life on Mars and explore Islamic history, the Five Pillars of Islam, prayer direction, fasting, authority without a central pope, Islam’s deep relationship with astronomy, and more!
Hinduism on Mars with Dr. Subhash Kak
Joined by Dr. Subhash Kak, Joe looks at how Hindu philosophy, cosmology, and spiritual practice could shape daily life, ethics, and meaning for future Martian settlers.
Buddhism on Mars with Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu
In this episode, Joe speaks with Bhikkhu Vasu Bandhu about Buddhism’s global roots, mindfulness, impermanence, and how Buddhist practice could help future Martians navigate isolation, stress, and life on the Red Planet.
Workplace Anxiety on Mars with Dr. Craig Jackson
Professor Craig Jackson joins the show to discuss fatigue, isolation, Antarctic research base incidents, psychological screening, and what future Mars missions can learn from how humans cope under pressure.
Government on Mars with Dr. Kelly Weinersmith
Researcher and author Kelly Weinersmith — co-author of A City on Mars — speaks about the government models that could shape early Martian settlements and which political systems, historical lessons, and legal challenges exist for building a functioning society off-world.
Food on Mars with Dr. Flávia Fayet-Moore
Nutrition scientist Dr. Flávia Fayet-Moore dives into what astronauts actually eat, how microgravity changes appetite, and why future Martian meals will feed both body and soul.
Pets on Mars with Dr. Jamie Foster
Microbiologist Dr. Jamie Foster explores the surprising history of animals in space—and what future Martian settlers might learn from goldfish, tortoises, and friendship itself.
Dogs on Mars with Dr. Clive Wynne
Ethologist Dr. Clive Wynne explores whether humanity’s oldest companions could one day join us on Mars—and what their loyalty reveals about who we are.
Martian Businesses with Jim Cantrell
SpaceX co-founder and Phantom Space CEO Jim Cantrell talks startups, supply chains, and how capitalism might evolve on Mars — from bakeries to asteroid mining.
The Right Martian Stuff with Dr. Robert Zubrin
Mars Society founder Dr. Robert Zubrin explains what kind of people will truly thrive on Mars—mavericks with grit, humor, and the audacity to build life from scratch.
Mars Cave Life with Dr. Matthew Niemiller
Cave biologist Dr. Matthew Niemiller explores how subterranean ecosystems on Earth may hold the key to finding life on Mars—and why darkness might be where biology begins.
Martian Fashion with Dr. Karl Aspelund
Design researcher Dr. Karl Aspelund threads together sustainability, comfort, and identity to imagine what Martian settlers might wear—from wool to wearables to celebration suits.
Martian Communication with Dr. Kelly Haston
CHAPEA-1 Commander Dr. Kelly Haston reveals what it’s really like to spend a year simulating life on Mars—navigating 20-minute delays, lonely inboxes, and the art of staying human through lag.
Sex & Love on Mars with Dr. Simon Dubé
Kinsey Institute researcher and space sexologist Dr. Simon Dubé joins to discuss why human connection, touch, and pleasure are essential to long-term space living — and why avoiding the topic is the real risk.
Martians Architecture with Brent Sherwood
Space architect Brent Sherwood reveals what it takes to design the first human city on Mars — from habitats and culture to why the Red Planet may look more like Manhattan than Utopia Planitia.