Probably not the Batman film you expected us to review next. 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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 156
Matt, Drew and Ryan talk about the world of datings apps, their effectiveness and how they *might* differ between Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, and California and Massachusetts. Matt also talks about a recent film review he published through Geeks of Color. Check out his thoughts on the latest DC film "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" here. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomarti...
Mar 22, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 155
Have you filed your taxes? Sebastian wants to know, as well as whether or not COVID-19 won ahead of its three-year anniversary. We also talk about how much the skills of a leader can instill hope or take it away, as we hear down the boulevard of one of our co-hosts. 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) Artwork by Zachary E...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 154
ChatGPT: Way of the future or rise of the machines? Sebastian and Ryan find out. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube 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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...
Mar 09, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 153
Seb is back thrifting, Matt’s in the midst of speed dating while Drew and Ryan were in a blizzard. How does one touch grass when lawns in Massachusetts AND California are blanketed in snow? And hey…what ever happened to weekends? Then we move on to some recent news focused on the attempts to edit the published works of Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming. It's quite difficult to assess this in any other way than to describe this move as an attempt at censorship. In case you're wondering why we're a day e...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 152
"Mars on Life" turns 3! Andrew and Matt celebrate listening to Ryan and Sebastian's very first episode from Feb. 26, 2020, in a different world and in a different recording location. Does the episode still hold up? Sit back and celebrate with us. We also want to give a well-deserved happy 25th birthday wish to cohost and "Mars on Life" cofounder Sebastian Schug. An Italian man once wisely said, "It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." If 25 ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 151
Your laser coin will make a fine addition to my collection. Happy birthday, Sebastian Schug! Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube 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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...
Feb 25, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 150
Jimmy Carter is in the news while President's Day has us looking at the recent news regarding Gov. Nikki Haley's presidential run. What does that mean for the oldest elephants in the room? Check out Time's article on the campaign announcement: https://time.com/6255878/nikki-haley-2024-announcement/ Our cohosts also talk about the state of the world, whether it's the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria or the catastrophic disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. With so much doom in the news, wha...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 150
Sebastian and Ryan are back to give some new thoughts on the State of the Union that could shine some light on how the 2024 Election shakes out. Then they take a detour through the magical world of Harry Potter and the new video game. We reference and recommend checking out verilybitchie's YouTube channel and her thoughts on the colossal consumerism of the "Harry Potter" franchise. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube Ryan Manci...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 149
Here's our *second* coda to our *second* discussion on the State of the Union. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube 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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...
Feb 14, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 149
Matt's back! We talk about his new podcast "The Dark Domain" and catch up with how he's been since our "break." Our hosts also talk about how although the arts seem less fun, there's also a hefty cost to having fun. It feels so much less so when everything is so goddamn expensive. Stay tuned for later in the program for some announcements regarding two new miniseries coming soon. If you want to tune in to "The Dark Domain," head over to the link here. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow ...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 148
Is there an end goal to politicking? Does politics have anything to do with bipartisanship and everything to do with power? In our coda to the State of the Union discussion, we (somewhat) answer these questions and more. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed u...
Feb 08, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 147
What IS the state of our union? Watch for a bonus episode providing an extended coda to our conversation. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube 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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 147
Join us as we launch our fourth season discussing – what else? – the arts, specifically with a trip to the Worcester Art Museum by Drew and Ryan. From there we talk about the usefulness of works of art over the years, and how much value absorbing oneself into a museum's galleries can enlighten the boredoms of life. We also reflect on state identity and how our resident "Massholes" cope with it. We may be three-quarters of a squad, but rest assured that Brother Matt will return soon. Social media...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 146
Time to depart the cosmic shores. Season Four of "Mars on Life," coming soon. 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 Att...
Jan 28, 2023•1 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The Season Three finale is here. We close 2022 on yet another reflective look at ourselves and the past season. Along with a long-awaited rant, we open up at how we kept ourselves grounded throughout the pandemic and where our hobbies have taken us at this stage of the pandemic and in our lives. Once again, we thank everyone who supported us along the way. We wish you all strength and redemption going into the new year. May the wind be on our backs. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on...
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 145
The boys celebrate Ryan's birthday with another discussion on how one accomplishes landing a job with a college degree – or a master's degree and higher, more likely. Hopefully, brushing up on Barbara Ehrenreich's "Fear of Falling" will start to answer more questions for one of our intrepid cohosts who received it. Finally, Sebastian reviews "Velvet Buzzsaw." To hear Ryan and Drew's review, check out "Hoboman Mindset." For the movie's first mention, check out "'Once, I Built a Railroad.'" John L...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Much love and respect to LA's late wildcat P-22. He was euthanized over the weekend after living with injuries he sustained after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle along with severe health problem. With all the natural spaces dwindling across the city, P-22's mountain lion brothers and sisters are racing against the clock. Such a shame. We also continue where we left off last week about John Kennedy, as *some* of the remaining files pertaining to his assassination were declassified. What does i...
Dec 19, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Let's go to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Not because it's easy... but because it's 20 minutes away. 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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Sebastian's dear friend and fellow streamer Plasma_Fuse, aka Eric, joins the show to talk about getting back into the world of streaming on Twitch and how he came to find meaning as he sat down with his audience. We also talk about posture, work-from-home, the value of streaming, AI art, deep-fake James Dean and robots in a wide-ranging discussion looking towards the future. To check out Sebastian's streaming series with Eric, head over to Twitch to watch GoodTimesNeverLast_ . Social media: Mars...
Dec 07, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Is there room to expand the Hoboman Mindset? Expect a new film review coming soon. We also talk here about how the changing dynamics in media translate into new ways to receive information – but arguably, does that mean following "bad" media? 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...
Dec 05, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Not dissimilar from Mars' moons Phobos and Demos, thankfulness and trinkets are the dueling satellites orbiting this time of year. The boys talk about getting around town, Black Friday sales and catching up with absent cohosts. Matt receives an explanation for why he needs to see "Seinfeld," Sebastian asks why people succumb themselves to hoarding while getting financially shanked at any yard sale or eBay auction under the sun, and Ryan delivers a parting note on a positive, community-based use ...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 141
What's the deal with faith? Between the lottery and scandalous post-God acts of vice, what might lead people down such roads well-traveled? 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 Creati...
Nov 28, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 141
...and we're getting married? Food, Twitter trolls and pearl-clutchers are all under the microscope in an ASMR-heavy episode. Is it payday? 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 Creati...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 140
The midterms are here and there's some messy California races to mop up. Luckily, our cohosts are not alone. Former publisher and podcaster Stephen Daniels joins the show to talk about several California races, including the 27th Congressional District race between Christy Smith and Rep. Mike "Ponch" Garcia, the 40th Assembly district race between Pilar Schiavo and Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares, the Los Angeles mayor race, several propositions and the sensational race between Los Ang...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 139
What did Stephen think of "Santa Clarita Diet"? 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) Stephen Daniels: The Talk of Santa Clarita on YouTube Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License...
Nov 15, 2022•4 min•Season 3Ep. 139
The boys and upcoming guest Stephen Daniels pay tribute to Kevin Conroy, the man whose voice personified Batman for decades, who passed away late last week. Naturally, the discussion trails off into the alleged hate around "The Dark Knight Returns," the politics of its author Frank Miller and how his politics are portrayed in DKR's third sequel, "The Golden Child." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (T...
Nov 14, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Early? Tomorrow's Election Day! Get your ballots ready as our California boys read out what's on the ballot for the 2022 Midterm Elections. Important races discussed in our last voter guide episode are followed up on, and we'll conclude our coverage after all the votes are counted by next's show. If you are voting in Southern California and need better help in how to vote, we strongly recommend checking out KnockLA's voter guide which you can access here. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifes...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 138
What's this about soup protests? We discuss the recent trend taken up by climate activists ringing the alarm as climate apocalypse descends. 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 Ma...
Nov 05, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Drew and Ryan catch up on the cross-country move, what it means to go out on your own and the immeasurable weight of history. 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 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Nov 04, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 136
