Andy Weir

Mentioned in 27 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Appears On

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)The Side Hustle Show The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Book Riot - The Podcast AppleInsider Podcast Dear Hank & John From First Principles Felger & Massarotti Kermode & Mayo’s Take Economist Podcasts

Episode Appearances

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Jul 29, 2026

Security Now 1089: Models Go Rogue & ExploitGym

“Appeared on Neil deGrasse Tyson's StarTalk podcast; revealed detailed scientific reasoning behind Project Hail Mary's alien character Rocky”

AI Model Containment and Sandbox EscapeExploit Gym Benchmark and Autonomous ExploitationHugging Face Security Incident Analysis

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The Side Hustle Show · May 14, 2026

738: How to Build and Train Your 24/7 AI COO

“Author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian; namesake inspiration for Rocky AI operator character”

OpenClaw setup and configuration for local hardware deploymentAI agent security architecture and access control patternsFour-level AI adoption framework (ChatGPT, Automations, Agents, Personal Operators)

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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 22, 2026

Neil deGrasse Tyson, John Kerry | The Missing Piece

“Discussed as writer of 'Project Hail Mary' and praised for maintaining scientific accuracy in science fiction”

Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) Negotiations and WithdrawalU.S.-Iran Diplomatic Relations and CeasefireNuclear Proliferation and International Inspections

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Zero to Well-Read · Mar 24, 2026

How to Hone Your Reading Skills, What Makes a Good Reading Goal, and More from the Mailbag

“Author of 'Project Hail Mary'; discussed regarding authorial choices about gender representation in alien species”

Literary evaluation frameworks and close reading techniquesReading goal-setting and intentional book selection strategiesDiversity in reading: translated works, global authors, demographic representation

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Unspooled · Mar 23, 2026

Project Hail Mary

“Original author of The Martian novel; Project Hail Mary shares similar creative lineage”

Optimistic Science Fiction NarrativesCharacter-Driven Blockbuster FilmmakingGlobal Cooperation in Disaster Films

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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