We discuss the role selfishness plays in humanity's perpetuation, the Taumoeba demonstrate there is no end goal to evolution, and we experience the implications of adaptability by any means necessary. 

Our final episode of Season Two answers the one question we have been wondering since day one - will Rocky and Ryland succeed in their mission? Rachel and Michael join me in discussing Chapters 27 - 30 of Andy Weir's, Project Hail Mary. 

00:00 Intro
03:07 Ch. 28
12:03 Ch. 29
24:12 Ch. 30
41:01 Outro + Credits

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Michael and I are joined by his brother, Rafael, who we learn is a fan of Ryland Grace! I guess people like that do exist. 

Ryan Gosling is mentioned, and what would this podcast's identity be if we didn't discuss Stormlight Archives. We even talk a little bit about Project Hail Mary! (Twas an episode of side tangents).

Chapters 25 - 27 are summarized in our penultimate episode of our reading of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:22 Welcome, second Sears!
00:12:37 Ch. 25
00:25:37 Ch. 26
00:58:11 Ch. 27
01:00:45 Outro

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The lights are out, and we are neck deep in Taumoeba waste. Certain characters demonstrate the dangers of dating coworkers (who knew it could be that explosive?), and I discover Michael Sears may be even more intense than Stratt...

Rachel Schutes joins Michael and I through Chapters 22 - 24 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:58 Errors
00:04:07 Ch. 22
00:18:35 Ch. 23
00:45:03 Ch. 24
01:15:43 Concluding Thoughts
01:20:25 Outro

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Finally! Someone to explain time dilation! Our guest host, Rahul, illuminates us on some of the more complicated sciences of space travel, and Lex enjoys the soapbox tangent she embarks on regarding her favorite subject, evolution. 

Rahul Bhakta joins Rachel and I in discussing Chapters 19 - 21 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. We find Rocky and Ryland planning their visit to Adrian's atmosphere, searching for yet another alien life form... astrophage's predator. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:58 Introducing, Rahul!
00:04:56 Ch. 19
00:26:43 Ch. 20
00:44:44 Ch. 21
01:15:20 Outro + Credits

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We struggle to understand time and Mom points out how fast Ryland is running out of it.  Pressured with the weight of his mission, Rocky and Ryland set out for a new planet - Adriaaaaaan! 

Haley, Shelly, and I (with a few guest appearances from our Episode 1 guest host!) grasp at straws during the science bits and rip on the story at the rest. Although Haley can barely stand the flashbacks, all in all, we enjoyed Chapters 16 - 18 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:59 Softball Mom/Daughter Reunion
00:09:20 Ch. 16
00:30:25 Ch. 17
01:00:18 Ch. 18
01:16:40 Outro + Credits

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While Michael and I are joined by guest host, Trinity Hardy Stukey, Ryland Grace is busy getting a new roommate. As we continually follow Ryland's journey into the stars and into his past, we attempt to understand neutrinos and recognize this story's ode to companionship, in our discussion of Chapters 13 - 15 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir.

Though guessing at future plotlines can be as probable as Ryland and Lokken's friendship, Trinity points out that some predictions, prove true.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 Half-Time Reminisces 
00:05:39 Ch. 13
00:33:29 Ch. 14
01:20:10 Ch. 15
01:45:17 Outro + Credits

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Is there anything creepier than hearing a knock when you are convinced no one should be near you? Our brave Dr. Grace answers the door nevertheless, and we are introduced to another hero. It is also evident that sleep is necessary even in the midst of extraterrestrial meet and greets.

Rachel, Chris, and I discuss the relationship between music, math, and human emotion, ponder the meaning of art without vision, and reflect on our own aging. Episode 4 covers Ch. 10-12 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:00 Opening Thoughts
00:06:04 Ch. 10 
00:30:33 Ch. 11
00:50:54 Ch. 12
01:25:56 Outro + Credits

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I'm sure none of us were shocked to discover aliens, this is a space book after all! But twice?! Join Keagan, Gabi, and I in uncovering just what Ryland saw when he encountered ANOTHER spaceship...12 lightyears from home. We also play, quite possibly, the most epic game of catch in the universe.

Episode 3 covers Ch. 7 - 9 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 

00:00 Intro
01:51 Opening Thoughts
05:48 Ch. 7
24:17 Ch. 8
37:31 Ch. 9
56:24 Outro + Credits

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Welcome back, Michael, our beloved host from Season 1! Kim Campbell graces us with her bubbly and inquisitive nature as our second guest host of the season. This episode, Ryland's memory continues to return and shares the heart of his mission with us. Michael relates to Ryland through teaching, Kim questions the size of a cubic meter, and we all contemplate the true size of our galaxy, in our second episode covering Chapters 4-6 of Project Hail Mary. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 Thoughts So Far
00:11:25 Ch. 4
00:36:48 Ch. 5
01:04:23 Ch. 6
01:45:28 Outro + Credits

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We're back for a second season! What are we reading? Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. You'll hear a familiar voice, Haley, joined by our first guest host of the season, Jack McCrary! We find ourselves disoriented, undergoing flashbacks, and...in space? Discussions and predictions abound in our first episode covering Chapters 1-3. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:04 Welcome back!
00:07:55 Ch. 1 
00:25:51 Ch. 2
00:45:35 Ch. 3
01:12:13 Concluding Thoughts
01:28:07 Outro + Credits

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