Phil Metzger joins Jake to talk about the definition of a planet, from its historical context to the folk taxonomy of today, and why it's important for planetary science.

113 - What Makes a Planet (feat. Phil Metzger)

The WeMartians Podcast delves into all aspects of the exploration of Mars, including robotic/human spacecraft and rocket engineering, planetary science, astronomy and other upcoming technology. Our episodes are research-supported and feature topical audio clips and special guests.

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NASA's InSight's Principal Investigator Dr. Bruce Banerdt joins Jake to talk about the end of the InSight mission, it's successes and legacy, and the future of planetary seismology.

135 - A Farewell to InSight (feat. Bruce Banerdt)

Jake says goodbye and calls WeMartians End of Mission.

Goodbye, for now

Journalist MG Lord joins Jake to talk about her new podcast series chronicling the founding of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

134 - Blood, Sweat, and Rockets (feat. MG Lord)

Space reporters Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck return to the show to kick off 2023 by talking about all things Moon!

133 - The State of the Moon (feat. Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck)

Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger joins Jake to talk about the Artemis I mission's success and the road to Artemis II, III and beyond.

113 - What Makes a Planet (feat. Phil Metzger)

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