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In this expansive episode of Rewind, host Tony brings together a constellation of voices from the groundbreaking Nat Geo series Mars. Compiled from one-on-one and roundtable interviews at NYCC, SDCC, and a special New York Mars event, this episode explores the intersection of science fiction and science fact through the lens of one of television’s most ambitious hybrid series.
🎬 Featuring conversations with cast members and scientific minds, this episode includes:
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🎤 Jihae – musician and actress who portrays dual roles with emotional depth
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🎭 Jeff Hephner – actor reflecting on the human drama of colonizing Mars
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📚 Susan Wise Bauer – historian offering context on exploration and myth
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📖 Andy Weir – author of The Martian, sharing insights on realism and storytelling
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🚀 Leland Melvin – former astronaut connecting lived experience to screen fiction
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🧠 Dr. Michio Kaku – physicist unpacking the real science behind Martian colonization
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🌌 Lucianne Walkowicz – astronomer and astrobiologist discussing ethics and planetary stewardship
From the psychological toll of interplanetary travel to the philosophical implications of terraforming, this episode dives deep into the themes that make Mars more than just a TV show—it’s a thought experiment in humanity’s future.
