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Andy Weir

Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Episode Appearances

Book Riot - The Podcast

Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 15, 2026

The Hot List: April 2026

Author of Project Hail Mary, sustained bestseller with film adaptation in theaters

Contemporary Fiction BestsellersAward-Winning Books and Prize ImpactBook-to-Film Adaptations
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AppleInsider Podcast

AppleInsider Podcast · Apr 10, 2026

iPhone Fold, MacBook Neo, and iPhones in Space, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Wrote 'Artemis' novel set on the moon; mentioned in context of Artemis mission naming connection

iPhone Fold Manufacturing Delays and Supply Chain IssuesFoldable Smartphone Market Penetration and ViabilityiPhone Fold Design Flaws and User Experience Compromises
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Dear Hank & John

Dear Hank & John · Apr 8, 2026

447: Everything Is Over

Wrote The Martian and Project Hail Mary; Project Hail Mary adapted into recent film

Novel editing and multi-point-of-view narrative constructionVitamin D biochemistry and supplementationPhosphorescence and glow-in-the-dark materials science
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From First Principles

From First Principles · Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II, Claude Code Leak, iPhone Spyware & Project Hail Mary (EP 36)

Author of Project Hail Mary novel; known for rigorous scientific accuracy in science fiction writing

Artemis II Lunar MissionNASA Space Exploration StrategyClaude Code Source Code Leak
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Felger & Massarotti

Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026

Felger has some Thoughts on the Trip to the Moon // Email of the Day // The Final Word - 4/2 (Hour 4)

Science fiction author whose books (Artemis, The Martian, Project Hail Mary) inspired Felger's interest in space exploration

Artemis II Moon Mission Launch and Risk AssessmentTrans-Lunar Injection (TLI) Burn and Free Return TrajectoryLunar Far Side Exploration and Tidal Locking Physics
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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Apr 2, 2026

Level up or game over for SUPER MARIO GALAXY?

Wrote Project Hail Mary novel; source material praised for scientific accuracy over film adaptation

Darkly satirical comedy-thriller filmmakingVideo game film adaptations and fan serviceWorkplace bureaucracy satire in television
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Economist Podcasts

Economist Podcasts · Mar 30, 2026

The bog of war: week five begins

Wrote Project Hail Mary novel that inspired the successful film adaptation

Iran-US military conflictOil supply chain disruptionHouthi missile attacks on Israel
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Mar 20, 2026

Game Scoop! 849: Look How They Massacred My Girl

Wrote Project Hail Mary novel and The Martian; previously worked at Blizzard Entertainment

DLSS5 AI Graphics TechnologyCharacter Model Alteration and Artistic VisionResident Evil Requiem Gameplay and Design
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Fresh Air

Fresh Air · Mar 20, 2026

‘Jury Duty’ star James Marden / Remembering Roy Book Binder

Wrote the novel that Project Hail Mary is based on; also authored The Martian

Improvisational acting techniquesReality television production ethicsCasting and participant selection for social experiments
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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pop Culture Happy Hour · Mar 20, 2026

Project Hail Mary and What’s Making Us Happy

Wrote both The Martian and Project Hail Mary novel source material

Project Hail Mary film adaptation and directionRyan Gosling's comedic and dramatic range in leading rolesAlien character design and anthropomorphization in sci-fi
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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Mar 19, 2026

Is Stephen Graham another bad boy in THE GOOD BOY?

Author of Project Hail Mary novel, previously wrote The Martian

Film criticism and review methodologyTrue crime story adaptationsHorror sequel development
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New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Mar 18, 2026

Final Four Picks & Ryan Gosling on Project Hail Mary, Diva Puppets & Being a Liability at DB | Ep 183

Author of Project Hail Mary novel; former engineer who served as consultant on film adaptation

March Madness Bracket StrategyFilm Adaptation Best PracticesPractical Puppetry vs CGI Effects
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Scriptnotes Podcast

Scriptnotes Podcast · Mar 17, 2026

728 - Beats to Scenes with Drew Goddard

Author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary novels that Drew Goddard adapted for film

Screenwriting craft and techniqueStory beats vs scenesTV writers' room dynamics
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House of R

House of R · Mar 17, 2026

‘The Martian’ Revisited, With Amanda Dobbins

Author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary; discussed for his approach to hard sci-fi and collaboration with Goddard

Ridley Scott's career resurgence in 2015Drew Goddard's screenwriting process and adaptation philosophyAndy Weir's approach to hard science fiction and crowdsourced research
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IndieWire: Screen Talk

IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 13, 2026

Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview

Author of Project Hail Mary novel and The Martian, known for accessible science fiction

Theatrical window strategiesOscar predictions and analysisScience fiction film adaptation
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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Mar 12, 2026

Ryan Gosling on PROJECT HAIL MARY

Author of Project Hail Mary novel and The Martian, praised for scientifically accurate storytelling

Science fiction filmmakingAnime film distributionFilm adaptation strategies
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Lovett or Leave It

Lovett or Leave It · Mar 7, 2026

Noem Wrecker

Author of 'Project Hail Mary' book and 'The Martian'; praised for compelling science fiction storytelling

Congressional War Powers Resolution and Executive AuthorityDHS Leadership and Border Enforcement AccountabilityIran Military Strikes and Geopolitical Consequences
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House of R

House of R · Mar 7, 2026

‘Interstellar’ Revisited With Van Lathan | Chill Nolan Winter

Author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian; confirmed guest for upcoming House of R episode during Space Month programming

Time dilation and relativity in narrative storytellingFather-daughter relationships as thematic centerpiece in sci-fiLove as a quantifiable force in the universe
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The Watch

The Watch · Feb 9, 2026

Super Bowl Trailers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Plus, ‘Industry’ S4E5 and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4.

Author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary source material

Netflix's role in funding prestige cinemaAI advertising saturation and cultural messagingCharacter opacity vs. emotional recognition in prestige TV
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What if it's True Podcast

What if it's True Podcast · Jan 20, 2026

The Navajo Connection with Sasquatch

Science fiction author of 'Hail Mary,' recommended by host for its compelling narrative and audiobook quality

Sasquatch sightings and encountersCryptozoology and creature identificationNavajo cultural knowledge of Bigfoot
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Ologies with Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward · Dec 10, 2025

Astrobromatology (SPACE FOOD) with Maggie Coblentz

Author of The Martian (2011); consulted space food experts for novel, influencing NASA research priorities

Freeze-dried and rehydrated food systems in microgravityWater reclamation and recycling on the International Space StationPhysiological effects of microgravity on taste and smell (space face, fluid shifts)
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StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio · Nov 28, 2025

AGI, Immortality, & Visions of the Future with Adam Becker

Author of 'The Martian'; discussed regarding perchlorates on Mars surface that would poison crops

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) feasibility and timelinesMars colonization technical and biological barriersMoore's Law plateau and semiconductor advancement limits
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