On the front half of the episode, Derwin and Nick discuss if cars can rust on Mars, the feasibility of massive human settlements, and where his inspiration for the Martian colonies came from for Spacers: The Erebus Effect! On the back half, Nick gives a crash course of the future as he dives deep into the Spacers Saga lore, exploring 1987 to 2258!

Finality is humbling. Derwin and Nick explore humility and discuss how the final draft of a novel is the hardest and the creative burn out that comes with it.

Derwin and Nick go off topic to discuss the endless UAP sightings, how to convince people to compost, and in the tag they spend 20 minutes talking about the rewrite to chapter eight of Erebus, along with the next steps for the Spacers Saga.

What purpose do they serve the story? Is there an action only they take that affects the plot? Characters that serve no purpose should be cut.

Derwin and Nick discuss the future of A.I. five years from now, the terrifying idea of cannibal religions, and how sometimes four characters are better than five.

A soldier speaks from a place of dominance. An assassin speaks from manipulation. Derwin mostly speaks from a place of confusion. Luckily, Nick speaks from a place of quiet confidence as they delve into the characters in their upcoming novel "Shadowplay!" (Now titled "Spacers: The Erebus Effect.)

What is lore? How does it function in science fiction? What makes it good or bad?

If false gods act the part long enough, what's the difference?

The robot revolution is just beginning! In today's episode, Derwin and Nick brainstorm Facebook ad copy for their upcoming book, "Spacers: The Erebus Effect!"

Derwin and Nick talk about the childhood origins of the Spacers Saga, evolving as writing partners, and learning how to share your imaginary friends.