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, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 183
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 F...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 182
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. 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 ...
Sep 01, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 181
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. 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 (@zac...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 180
How far will you go to see a movie? The guys talk about one intrepid film fan's mission to see "Oppenheimer" in New England. They also break down the heartbreaking tragedy that's taking place in Maui, with homes lost and accounts of tourists being tourists amidst the wreckage. The guys lighten the discussion with some reflection on playing trivia, including one incident in 2015. Finally, Drew and Ryan talk a little about a genre of music not often discussed on MOL: disco. To read the Variety art...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 179
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 (@zacharyerber...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 178
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. 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 @thew...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 177
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 Li...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 176
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: @ma...
Jul 27, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 176
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). Fi...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 175
How have movies been lately? We talk about the box office, Wes Anderson movies and, finally, give our prelude to the upcoming summer sensation: the double feature of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two movies that couldn't be any more different. We also catch up on Fourth of July shenanigans at the end of the show. Turns out two of us were in Rhode Island that day! Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) And...
Jul 15, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Ever wondered how the second half of Drew and Sebastian's video game discussion went? Well, here ya go. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube 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/...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 173
The California boys bring a returning Season 1 guest to the Santa Clarita Swap Meet at Saugus Speedway, where they feast upon the nostalgic tchotchkes from days of yore. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Heather Friedman: @heather_kat (Instagram) Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed und...
Jun 30, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 172
Three of the guys saw "The Flash," so naturally all four of them gave their reviews. To read Matt's review, head over to Geeks of Color and check it out at the link here. 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 (@zacharyerbericha...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 171
We sandwich our discussion with thoughts on the latest confectionery terror, the Grimace shake from McDonald's. Then we take a deep dive into Paul McCartney's action to push for the "last" Beatles song to be released later this year with the help of AI. It's a personal topic for Ryan, but what does it mean for music, art and artists when it comes to applying AI? What if it's good? How does it contrast with other post-breakup Beatle compilations and patchwork songs? Without the presence of John L...
Jun 19, 2023•59 min•Season 4Ep. 170
Donald Trump has now received federal charges, so what does that mean? Also, crowds of supporters were seen on the streets outside the Miami courthouse – why did they bother appearing? Then we talk further about our state of disunion and what it means for the sense of patriotic identity commonly seen in red states. Lastly, we pay tribute to the late author Cormac McCarthy with a reminder from one of our personally-beloved previous episodes. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter ...
Jun 16, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 169
"Succession" is over. Four seasons and 39 episodes later, Andrew and Ryan look back on the series as they recap the final two episodes. They hone in on how visceral this comedy/drama concluded, why the show need not continue and how its ending stacks up with other premiere cable shows like "The Sopranos," "Breaking Bad" and "Boardwalk Empire." Now that the show's over, is it rewatchable? Did your new CEO theories line up with what happened? Finally, did you like how the show ended? We hinted at ...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 168
Andrew and Seb reminiscence about the pros and cons of old games, golden goose games, and the collector impact on video game culture. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube 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/4.0/...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 167
What also could have been "Snacktime for Sigmas" comes the latest with Sebastian and Matt. Time to check in with the California boys. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube 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/lice...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 166
Eight episodes in, Drew and Ryan catch up on the final season of "Succession." They talk about the cultural, political and societal implications reflected in the show and how this season has played up recent history in multiple alarming contexts. Also, watch out for Ryan's smooth transition from talking about reading more Charles Bukowski into the main topic. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andre...
May 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Entertainment's all the rage whether it's a Tchaikovsky performance gone erotic, a massive writers strike or another televised Watergate adaptation. 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 Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By At...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 164
Following up the Chuck E. Cheese adventure, our East Coast boys visit the cul-de-sac at the end of American Dream Boulevard. Welcome to Fuddruckers. 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://creativ...
May 05, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 163
After a look into how the sausage is made at MOL, Sebastian and Matt ventured to the land of Charles Entertainment Cheese, spotting him on a street corner next to a sleepy California suburb... Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:...
May 03, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 162
What began as an attempted discussion concerning literature soon makes its way into a MOL classic: A stream of consciousness with a side of sports, unwinnable games, and a heaping order of food establishments long past their primes. Be on the lookout for our future culinary expeditions, explorers. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartine...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 161
The blue checks are dead. Long live the blue checks. 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/...
Apr 21, 2023•9 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Welcome to Quizzie Borden Had an Ask. Join multi-coastal cohosts Ryan Mancini, Andrew Martinez, Matt Fernandez, & Sebastian Schug as they take a glance at what the internet constitutes as "testing," though isn't standard by any means. This miniseries will dabble into the obscure, occult, and completely bereft of any sound logic with questions such as these. Today's episode: The Internet's own Rice Purity Test. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini:...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 160
There's no fun allowed here as we talk about the L.A. Times spoiling the recent major episode of "Succession" (SPOILERS ENSUE HERE, SO AVOID LISTENING IF YOU ARE NOT CAUGHT UP). This segues into a larger discussion about the act of spoiling entertainment, film journalism and embargoes and studio property. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: Seabass on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrew...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 159
We discuss a recent stir caused by the First Lady following a women's basketball game. And Ryan gives more of his Obama impression. 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 Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lic...
Apr 08, 2023•16 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Drumpf goes to court. Also get ready for a long talk on politicians' promotional books. 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 Erberich (@zacharyerberichart) "Space X-plorers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 158
It's Mars on Lite as we blast through the topics, McLaughlin Group-style: Radio panels C-SPAN Trump's indictment (recorded pre-April 4) Can Trump run for president in prison? Ryan's presidential impressions on dates PJW's lizard man conspiracies 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 ...
Apr 04, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 157
