Hey Adventurers! Given all this Project Hail Mary hype, we've decided to reupload our original discussion of the book. These are the episodes in which Spencer took over the podcast for two episodes. And, yes, we are still on break, but be on the lookout for more updates this summer.

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(00:00) Intro
(01:43) Character Exploration and Themes
(05:35) Andy Weir's Writing Style and Research
(09:40) Common Sci-Fi Tropes in the Novel
(13:24) Naming Conventions and Their Significance
(18:15) Plot Structures: Flashbacks and Race Against Time
(30:13) Exploring Time Dilation and Its Implications
(32:30) The Race Against Time: Tension and Engagement
(35:33) Stratt's Ethical Dilemmas and Leadership
(38:21) Character Foils: Stratt vs. Grace
(42:52) Man vs. Nature: The Astrophage Threat
(46:35) Cultural Relativism: Cooperation Across Species
(51:40) Literary Devices: Humor, Cliffhangers, and Themes

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