UPDATED with new audio file. The original had a few kinks due to technical difficulties during recording. We love you. Enjoy.

Spenser is back on the show to lead us through a favorite book of his: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. The takeover begins. Sorry, Matt, it's no longer your podcast.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to SideQuest Podcast and Book Overview
(02:00) Exploring Project Hail Mary: Plot and Themes
(06:03) Andy Weir: Author Background and Writing Style
(10:53) Common Sci-Fi Tropes in Project Hail Mary
(13:55) Character Naming Conventions and Their Significance
(27:13) Plot Structures: Flashbacks and Race Against Time
(32:09) Exploring Time Dilation and Its Implications
(34:39) The Race Against Time: Tension and Engagement
(38:18) Stratt's Ethical Dilemmas and Leadership
(45:01) Cultural Relativism: Grace and Rocky's Collaboration
(55:01) Literary Devices: Cliffhangers and Humor in Storytelling
(01:09:53) Conclusion: Weaving Themes and Future Prospects

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