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The Martian

The Martian

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 THE MARTIAN After a violent Martian storm forces astronauts to abandon their mission, Mark Watney is mistakenly left behind and presumed dead. Stranded alone with limited resources, Watney must rely on sheer ingenuity, determination, and humor to survive on a planet eager to finish him off. Back on Earth, NASA collaborates urgently with global experts to devise a rescue plan, while Watney's crewmates launch their own risky mission to bring him home. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Brendan Agnew talk travel to Mars, pink eye potatoes, girls scout cookies and the movie “The Martian” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:12 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendon Agnew talk about travelling to Mars. 5:55 Craig, Elisabeth and Brendon discuss "The Martian" 39:44 Recasting 51:16 Double Feature 53:16 Final Thoughts 58:19 A preview of next week's episode "Cast Away" Next week we wrap up our travelogue in a tropical way with "Cast Away" https://youtu.be/xrpNv3XzTvY?si=QIHEWYO3PywGzcpI
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