Future Martians

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Episode 13: Future Martians Live!

Duration: 77:50

“How do we see ourselves? How do we represent ourselves?”

On FUTURE MARTIANS PODCAST

Episode 13: Future Martians Live!

Duration: 77:50

“How do we see ourselves? How do we represent ourselves?”

On 18 Sept 2018, Josh Richards and Dianne McGrath converse with Professor Chris Daniels at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, UniSA. Josh and Dianne discussed their experience in sustainability, biohacking, team psychology, comedy and science communication to improve life on Earth while getting Mars-ready.

EPISODE TOPICS

0:00 Introduction

01:22 Pre-event chat between Josh & Dianne

02:02 Jacinta Thompson gives the Welcome to Country

04:33 Professor Daniels introduces the event

08:19 Dianne's bio and why she signed up for Mars One

09:17 Josh's bio and why he signed up for Mars One

11:20 The astronaut selection process to date

15:10 The final selection stages

15:43 The qualities sought in the candidates

17:10 Leadership models for a Martian community

18:27 What will a Martian culture look like?

19:43 What will happen when Earth & Mars grow apart?

20:47 The benefits of being a multicultural society

21:29 Should we be going to Mars?

24:00 Feeding the colony

27:18 Sense of place

29:16 Waste management & the challenge of resupply

30:50 Technology

31:27 Energy solutions

32:20 The need for robots

33:35 The first Martians & how space affects biology

36:25 The psychological challenges

40:28 Choosing to go to Mars

41:03 Will there be alcohol in space

42:10 Plants with multiple functions

43:10 Environmental ethics of living on Mars

46:36 Outpost Alpha

51:30 Connectivity

53:22 Audience Q&A

1:12:00 What does success look like?

1:14:00 Post event chat between Josh & Dianne

1:17:05 Closing remarks.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast:

- Professor Chris Daniels: http://people.unisa.edu.au/chris.daniels

- The Hawke Centre events: https://www.unisa.edu.au/Business-community/Hawke-Centre/Events-calendar/

- Mars One: Website: https://www.mars-one.com; Twitter: https://twitter.com/marsoneproject; Instagram: https://instagram.com/marsoneproject

- Mars One astronaut selection process: https://www.mars-one.com/faq/selection-and-preparation-of-the-astronauts/how-will-the-astronaut-selection-proceed

- Paul Davies one-way to Mars article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2009/sep/15/space-mars-martian-astronaut

- Whitey on the Moon: https://youtu.be/goh2x_G0ct4

- Thailand cave rescue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tham_Luang_cave_rescue.

Acknowledgements:

- Thanks to Professor Daniels, Jacinta, Emma and all the UniSA team for bringing this event together

- Thanks also to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: https://soundcloud.com/popofmars

- To learn more about Mars One: https://www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff:

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes:

- SoundCloud: @future_martians

- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/futur…d1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc94…hosted-by-josh/

- Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

- Podbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f7…-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Po…-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.Candidate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

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Episode 12: Dianne Meets Divashen

Duration: 25:07

“Imagine an era in which we are a multi-planet species”

In episode 12 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Dianne McGrath introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Divashen Govender. Divashen is from Durban, South Africa; and is a software engineer and physicist. Dianne speaks with Divashen about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

02:05 The history of Divashen’s name; and the history of Indians in South Africa

06:25 A lifetime love of space and developing competitive curiosity

07:17 The ultimate dream of going to space

09:04 Parents confusing Mars One for a summer camp

10:48 From physics to software engineering and science outreach

13:35 The unique challenges of software engineering in rocketry

14:47 Bit-switching from space radiation

15:34 Mars One reigniting a space race and technology from war/space

19:50 Having an “Earth list” before going to Mars

22:29 Divashen’s final thoughts, and how to follow Divashen’s journey

24:16 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Divashen’s social media profile:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/divasheng

Instagram: https://instagram.com/divasheng

- Taking radiation hardened electronics to new heights https://www.intelligent-aerospace.com/articles/2017/04/taking-rad-hardened-electronics-to-new-heights.html

- War driving technological advancement https://science.howstuffworks.com/war-drive-technological-advancement.htm

- 20 Things We Wouldn’t Have Without Space Travel https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/infographics/infographic.view.php?id=11358

- Square Kilometer Array https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_Kilometre_Array

- “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness” - Mark Twain https://zenpencils.com/comic/journey/

Acknowledgements

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: @popofmars

- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes:

- SoundCloud: @future_martians

- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/futur…d1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc94…hosted-by-josh/

- Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

- Podbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f7…-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Po…-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.A…onaut.Candidate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

We hope you have enjoyed getting to know some of the remarkable people in the Mars 100.

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Episode 11: Josh Meets Mikolaj

Duration: 26:57

"All these little things that we can experience and do on Earth is nothing comparing to what can happen when we land on Mars."

In episode 11 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Josh Richards introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Mikolaj Zielinski. Mikolaj is based in Dubai, UAE; and is a Polish-born software engineer and adventure-lover. Josh speaks with Mikolaj about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

01:29 The love of adventure that drew Mikolaj to Mars One

04:44 Mikolaj’s first thoughts about Mars One

08:18 Mikolaj’s humorous application

09:22 How space technology has changed in 5 years

10:44 What Mikolaj hhas been doing since applying for Mars One

12:44 How Mikolaj is preparing for the next round of selection

17:42 What others can do to support a mission to Mars

22:34 Life on Mars instead of an Earth bucket list

24:58 Where people can follow Mikolaj

26:20 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Mikolaj’s social media profile:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/miko_zielinski

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikolaj.zielinski

- Mars One: https://www.mars-one.com

- Mirosław Hermaszewski (Polish astronaut): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirosław_Hermaszewski

- Steve Fossett (balloonist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Fossett

- James Cameron (ocean exploration): http://www.seasky.org/ocean-exploration/ocean-explorers-james-cameron.html

- SpaceX landings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXlpwx3FBYc

- Mars One roadmap: https://www.mars-one.com/mission/roadmap

- Blue Origin: https://www.blueorigin.com.

Acknowledgements

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: @popofmars

- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, and follow Future Martians to hear them as they launch:

- SoundCloud: @future_martians

- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/futur…d1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc94…hosted-by-josh/

- Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

- Podbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f7…-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Po…-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.A…onaut.Candidate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

Dziękuję za wysłuchanie podcastu Future Martians!

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Episode 10: Dianne Meets Kay

31 August 2018

Duration: 28:32

“We’ve always been explorers, that’s part of our nature.”

In episode 10 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Dianne McGrath introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Kay Radzik. Kay is from Reno, Nevada; and is an architect and on the management team for the Mars Desert Research Station. Dianne speaks with Kay about the Mars One mission, her motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and her philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

02:08 Kay’s background

04:04 Kay on her design experience and role as a place maker

06:23 Working as part of a team and the architect as a liaison

07:47 Advising and supporting the Mars Desert Research Station

09:15 Judging the University Rover Challenge

11:48 Speaking at public events about Mars analogues and Mars One

13:57 The critical role analogue training has in preparing astronauts for Mars

16:43 Committing to Mars and trusting the 99 other people shortlisted

17:44 Spending 6 months to prepare the astronaut application

20:13 Living to 130, condensation of time and maintaining momentum

22:00 The cruelty of humanity and trying not to dwell on the minutia

23:58 Continuing to live life fully while travelling more

27:25 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Kay’s social media profile:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KayRadzik

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KayRadzik/

- Mars Society: http://www.marssociety.org/

- Mars Desert Research Station: http://mdrs.marssociety.org/about-the-mdrs/

- University Rover Challenge: http://urc.marssociety.org/

- The Planetary Society: http://www.planetary.org/

- TEDx Los Gatos - Kay Radzik: https://tedxlosgatos.net/speakers/kay-radzik/

Acknowledgements

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: https://www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: https://soundcloud.com/popofmars

- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: https://www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, and follow Future Martians to hear them as they launch:

- SoundCloud: @future_martians

- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/futur…d1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc94…hosted-by-josh/

- Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

- Podbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f7…-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Po…-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.A…onaut.Candidate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

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Episode 9: Josh Meets Ethan

29 August 2018

Duration: 25:34

“There wasn’t a second in my mind saying I shouldn’t do this.”

In episode 9 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Josh Richards introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Ethan Dederick. Ethan is from Seattle, USA; is an academic with a PhD in theoretical astrophysics, a satellite imaging scientist, skydiver and bodybuilder. Josh speaks with Ethan about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

02:24 Why Ethan got involved with Mars One

04:30 Inspiring others by doing things that no-one has done

05:56 What initially drew Ethan to Mars One?

06:53 Does a return trip matter?

07:16 The day Ethan discovered Mars One

08:26 Ethan signs up for Mars One

09:53 What Ethan has been doing to get ready for Mars

16:24 How others can contribute to helping put humans on Mars

18:42 The support for private vs public space missions

21:17 Ethan’s goals before leaving Earth

23:52 Ethan’s final thoughts

24:39 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Mars One: https://www.mars-one.com

- Discovering life on Mars: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-44960980/life-on-mars-what-do-we-know

- Lunar landing: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11.html

- NASA Astronaut Requirements https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/F_Astronaut_Requirements.html

- Skydiving licenses A & B: https://www.skydiveoz.com.au/skydive-licenses-explained/

- Redbull wingsuit flying: https://www.redbull.com/au-en/tags/wingsuit-flying

- HALO jumps: https://skydivehigh.com/halo-jumps/

- 12 weeks to BUDs program: https://navyseals.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/naval-special-warfare-physical-training-guide.pdf

- FOREX trading: https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/investing/complex-investments/foreign-exchange-trading.

Acknowledgements

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: https://www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: https://soundcloud.com/popofmars

- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: https://www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, or follow Future Martians to hear them when they launch at:

- SoundCloud: @future_martians

- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/futur…d1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc94…hosted-by-josh/

- Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

- Podbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f7…-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Po…-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: http://joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.Candidate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: http://www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

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Episode 8: Dianne Meets Peter

24 August 2018

Duration: 30:52

"If we have the ability, with have the responsibility."

In episode 8 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Dianne McGrath introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Peter Degen-Portnoy. Peter is from Boston, Massachusetts; and is a software engineering manager and ballet dancer. Dianne speaks with Peter about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Peter’s background

04:20 The nature of software engineering and accomplishing goals

07:22 Encouraging kids to be problem solvers

08:27 Building High-Performing Teams for Mars

09:56 Discovering Mars One just days before application cut-off

12:16 An holistic approach to reaching Mars

15:07 The excitement of being selected for Mars One Round 2 & 3

19:55 The idea of life on Mars being infused into every moment on Earth

22:10 Absorbing the moment and being present in life on Earth

24:18 Communication with family on Earth makes this possible

27:13 Having no bucket list yet living richly

28:28 Peter’s final thoughts, and how to follow Peter’s journey

29:51 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Peter’s social media profile:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdegenportnoy/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PDegenPortnoy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PDegenPortnoy/

- NASA Astronaut Requirements: https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/features/F_Astronaut_Requirements.html

- Boston Whale Watch Tours: https://www.bostonharborcruises.com/whale-watch/

- How does the Mars base communicate with Earth? https://www.mars-one.com/faq/technology/how-does-the-mars-base-communicate-with-earth.

Acknowledgements

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: @popofmars

- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, and follow Future Martians to hear them as they launch:

- SoundCloud: @future_martians

- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/futur…d1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc94…hosted-by-josh/

- Overcast: overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

- Podbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f7…-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Po…-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.A…onaut.Candidate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

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Episode 7: Josh Meets Pablo

22 August 2018

Duration: 14:14

“This project will be able to teach humans how to collaborate.”

In episode 7 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Josh Richards introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Pablo Martinez. Pablo is from Madrid, Spain; and is a physicist with a doctorate in electrochemistry, and a passionate gamer and life-long learner. Josh speaks with Pablo about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

01:57 Why Mars?

02:51 What first excited Pablo about Mars One

03:34 The first time Pablo heard about Mars One

04:55 What Pablo has been doing to prepare for Mars

06:24 The impact of being selected on Pablo’s friendships

07:06 What others can do to support a human mission to Mars

08:45 Pablo’s goals before leaving Earth

10:57 Pablo’s final thoughts

12:05 Where to follow Pablo online

13:21 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Mars One: www.mars-one.com

- Iguazu Falls: https://iguazuargentina.com/es/index

- Grand Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

- Pablo’s social media profile:

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PabloMartinezMarsOne/

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pablo_mart_mo

Acknowledgements:

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: https://www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: https://soundcloud.com/popofmars

- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: https://www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, and follow Future Martians to hear them as they launch:

 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/future_martians

 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/future-martians/id1422572196?mt=2

 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-martians-interviews-with-the-mars100,

 Blubrry: https://www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vc/1392988

 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc944d68afeb93c71348875/future-martians-hosted-by-josh/

 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f78k3-71f79/Future-Martians-Podcast

 Podtail: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Future-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: http://joshrichards.space

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DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.Candidate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: http://www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

Gracias por escuchar el podcast de Future Martians!

FUTURE MARTIANS PODCAST

Episode 6: Dianne Meets Christian

17 August 2018

Duration: 26:00

“It’s just great seeing this light of curiosity in the eyes of children.”

In episode 6 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Dianne McGrath introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Christian Knudsen. Christian is from Copenhagen, Denmark; and is a software engineer, gaming enthusiast and mealworm farmer. Dianne speaks with Christian about the Mars One mission, his motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and his philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

02:20 Christian’s background

03:51 The excitement of changing paradigms & adapting

04:47 The changing nature of work in the software industry

05:45 How SpaceX is revolutionising rocketry

06:54 Initially being incredibly sceptical of Mars One

08:48 The cost of space hardware & Mars One’s evolving mission model

10:15 Discovering Mars One and agreeing with their motivations

12:00 Christian’s evolving workshop and breeding mealworms

15:02 Food sustainability and energy consumption

16:32 Dealing with hostile criticism & lack of knowledge

19:24 Responding to “What is the value of going to Mars?”

20:45 Avoiding an “Earth bucket list” & just going for it

23:22 Christian’s final thoughts, and how to follow Christian’s journey

24:51 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Christian’s social media profile:

▪ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmonster911

▪ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarsOneChristian/

- Breeding mealworms: https://www.wikihow.com/Breed-Mealworms

- SpaceX launching a supercomputer: https://phys.org/news/2017-08-spacex-super-computer-space.html

- How to keep humans alive on Mars: https://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases/independent-surface-habitat-eclss-concept-design-assessment-paragon

- BBC - Could insects be the wonder food of the future? http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20141014-time-to-put-bugs-on-the-menu

- Zero-G Space-based Factories May be The Future of Our World: https://futurism.com/zero-g-space-based-factories-may-be-the-future-of-our-world/

Acknowledgements

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: @popofmars

- Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, and follow Future Martians to hear them as they launch:

- SoundCloud: @future_martians

- iTunes: itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/futur…d1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc94…hosted-by-josh/

- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1422572196/future-martians

- Podbean: www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f7…-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Po…-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.A…onaut.Candidate/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

Tak fordi du lyttede til Futures Martians podcast!

FUTURE MARTIANS PODCAST

Episode 5: Josh Meets Megan

15 August 2018

Duration: 23:18

"I want to go to Mars, but I’ll settle for the moon.”

In episode 5 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Josh Richards introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Megan Kane. Megan is from San Francisco, USA; and is an author, artist, designer, generalist and aspiring polymath. Josh speaks with Megan about the Mars One mission, her motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and her philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

0:00 Introduction

01:37 How Megan became involved with Mars One

02:06 Space as a life-long passion

03:53 One-way: Megan’s favourite part of the Mars One project

04:00 How Megan first came across Mars One

05:33 Megan’s skill set

05:58 Mars as a gateway for exploration

06:46 Megan’s approach to preparing for Mars

07:48 Megan’s space flight experience and training

14:31 How everyday people can help support Mars missions

17:25 Megan’s bucket list

19:40 Where to follow Megan

20:36 Megan shares some final thoughts

22:24 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Mars One: www.mars-one.com

- NASA: https://www.nasa.gov

- NASA 2020 Mars mission: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

- International Space University: http://www.isunet.edu

- Space Camp: https://www.spacecamp.com

- University of Texas: https://www.utexas.edu

- Project Possum: http://projectpossum.org

- HERA: https://www.nasa.gov/analogs/hera

- HiSEAS: https://hi-seas.org

- Mars Desert Research Station: http://mdrs.marssociety.org

- International Astronautical Congress: http://www.iafastro.org/events/iac/

- Megan’s social media profile:

 Website: https://www.megankane.com

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanemeganm/

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/megikane

Acknowledgements

o The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: https://www.scienceweek.net.au

o Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: https://soundcloud.com/popofmars

o Images sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: https://www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, and follow Future Martians to hear them as they launch:

- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/future_martians

- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/future-martians/id1422572196?mt=2

- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-martians-interviews-with-the-mars100,

- Blubrry: https://www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/,

- Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vc/1392988

- Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/c/1240e6029cc944d68afeb93c71348875/future-martians-hosted-by-josh/

- Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/f78k3-71f79/Future-Martians-Podcast

- Podtail: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/future-martians/

- TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Future-Martians-p1147440/, and more!

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: http://joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.Candidate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: http://www.diannemcgrath.com.au.

Thanks for listening to the Future Martians podcast!

FUTURE MARTIANS PODCAST

Episode 4: Dianne Meets Natalie

10 August 2018

Duration: 22:52

“The next phase of our evolution is to become multi-planetary”

In episode 4 of the Future Martians podcast, co-host Dianne McGrath introduces fellow Mars One astronaut candidate, Natalie Lawler. Natalie is from Merrigum, Australia; and is a Brisbane-based high school mathematics teacher. Dianne speaks with Natalie about the Mars One mission, her motivations for applying for this one-way mission to Mars, and her philosophy on life before Mars.

EPISODE TOPICS

00:00 Introduction

02:14 Natalie’s background

04:05 Natalie on the nature of human exploration

05:00 Volunteering for humanity’s next step

06:22 Initially thinking Mars One was a hoax

08:06 Natalie’s biggest fear with Mars One

10:32 Preparing for Mars and finding balance

13:08 Staying focused on the survival of the early crews

14:27 Encouraging kids to get involved with science, engineering & art

17:03 Staying to help your “family on Mars” survive

18:45 Focusing on training rather than a bucket list

21:05 Natalie’s final thoughts, and how to follow Natalie’s journey

21:37 Closing announcements.

Links to topics mentioned in the podcast

- Natalie’s social media profile:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie_lawler/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/natlawler

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawler.mars/

- Mars One: www.mars-one.com

- History of Earth in 24 clock: https://flowingdata.com/2012/10/09/history-of-earth-in-24-hour-clock/

- Mars One Ambassadors: https://www.mars-one.com/about-mars-one/ambassadors

- Apple’s net income by year https://www.statista.com/statistics/267728/apples-net-income-since-2005/

- Sultan bin Salman quote “The first day or so we all pointed to our countries. The third or fourth day we were pointing to our continents. By the fifth day, we were aware of only one Earth.” https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sultan_bin_Salman_bin_Abdul-Aziz_Al_Saud

Acknowledgements

- The Future Martians 12-episode podcast series is part of National Science Week 2018. To find out what is happening for National Science Week in your area, go to: https://www.scienceweek.net.au

- Thanks to Population of Mars for the fantastic soundtrack used for the Future Martians podcast. Hear more of Population of Mars’ music at: https://soundcloud.com/popofmars

- Image sources Mars One and Bryan Versteeg. To learn more about the Mars One project, go to: https://www.mars-one.com.

Closing stuff

Catch up on earlier Future Martians podcast episodes, or follow Future Martians to hear them when they launch:

- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/future_martians

- Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/future-m…with-the-mars100

- Blubrry: www.blubrry.com/futuremartians/

Follow hosts Josh and Dianne on social media and on their websites:

JOSH RICHARDS

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshrichardsspacepirate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_ginge/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mighty_ginge

Website: http://joshrichards.space

DIANNE MCGRATH

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.Candidate/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damcgrath/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/liteandportable

Website: http://www.diannemcgrath.com.au.