I watched this and immediately downloaded Project Hail Mary and completed it in a single sitting while driving from San Diego to Eugene Oregon. It’s my favorite book now. Period. I’m about to read it again. They better get Rocky right in the movie 🤣 I want to leave going “AMAZE AMAZE”
Yes! At 40:08 Andy talks about the Eridians not knowing about Relativity. I always thought that was one of the coolest things in the story. And yeah, I'm kinda tired of the aliens always being the more superior race over humans. I was waiting for them to talk about that Relativity thing. I loved how Rocky's mind was blown when Grace explained it.
I got something for ya! 1) Google TVTropes 2) Look up “Aliens never invented the wheel” 3) Check out the Literature tab 4) Enjoy a LOT of book suggestions that also cover that kind of theme. I love it too! It’s one of my favourite sci-fi subjects.
My favorite part about the ending is that Nerds never know how to hang up. All of my Teams meetings end the same way. Every engineer saying "bye" 7 or 8 times lol
The brain of a scientist. The effortless abandon of a child. The wisdom of an old man. Andy Weir does life right. Thanks, Joe, for making this available to watch.
0:17:17 I would buy the fictional biology book (preferably with drawings of the planets and living things). I really love the Netflix series Alien Worlds. It's fun to imagine alien lives on alien worlds.
This novel surprised me; it's really good. I read The Martian when it came out, and I liked it, but I didn't love it. This one, I really loved. I hear it's been optioned for a movie, too.
Andy Weir made a good point about using technology to "see the invisible." But if Rocky's species could detect visible spectrum ER without eyes, why couldn't they detect ionizing radiation? You know, the radiation that killed Rocky's crew?
I listened to another podcast where Andy talked about the movie. And he mentioned Ryan Gosling, and Lord and Miller and Drew Godard. That was 3 years ago. I just checked imdb. It's listed as a 2026 movie, in production right now. That's 5 years or so. Man. I really hope this doesn't fall apart. It just feels like such a dream team for this story.
Joe you committed a crime to yourself by not posting the podcast on TH-cam. Glad you did now. I watched OLF weekly and now I'll pick this one up too because you're awesome.
27:00 But, actually, human body IS paralyzed while it's in sleep mode. Human body releases specific chemicals to ummobilize itself for duration of dreaming, so you couldn't heart youself from movement in sleep.
I love this bromance. Joe, your main channel is one of my favorites and I’m excited for this one after opening with Andy! Andy, I’ve listened to all 3 of your books and loved them. I can’t wait for the movie adaptations for Artemis and Project Hail Mary. #ISleepNowYouWatch
I've been bingeing on these for the past 2 days and can say without a doubt you are extremely talented and destine for greatness Joe, also wonderful music!!
Great interview. Really informative and entertaining too. I think Project Hail Mary has, in a matter of weeks, found its way into my top-5 all time books. Possible even No. 1. One of the highlights for me was the synth effect used on Rocky's voice. The audiobook is awesome.
I had heard about this series many times but for some reason it never really clicked that there was all this great nerdy content over here. I’ll have to come back to this first episode once I’ve read the book. The chemistry with these two is just too good to miss.
Hey Joe - Since you uploaded these all recently, it would be really helpful if you put the original dates of the conversations in the descriptions for when the context matters.
I'm a big fan of yours, well a fan. Love your science explanations. I really enjoyed all 3 of Andy's novels especially PHM so what a great guest to have for launching your new channel. I've already subscribed. The very best of luck with this and all future endeavours for 2024 and Beyond! ......😂
I absolutely loved the book, but i'm a little nervous for that choice of lead for the movie adaptation. but in typical Hollywood fashion, the role rarely goes to the actor who will do the best job. it's all about marketing and Gosling is good marketing i guess?. I hope he does a good job, but when i look at him i don't see scientist, or grade school teacher.
Thank you so much for the rec, Joe! I inhaled it within 2 days. (Went with the audiobook, didn’t disappoint.) The subject matter was very doomsday but the whole book was light-hearted (for the most part.) Lovely! Absolutely lovely. Listened to this on your podcast on Spotify and thought, “why not?” Liked hearing Andy geek out about something he’s clearly passionate about and you just letting him speak. A lot of interviewers talk all over their guests.
Joe - thanks for this incredible interview! Brilliant, hard sci-fi stories seem rare, so I really have wanted to geek out with others on this title. The release of the video was perfectly timed as I just completed my second pass on the audiobook. Thrilled to hear a sequel may be in the works. The only challenge for me with the audiobook was having Ray Porter narrate since he also performed in the Bobiverse series. For a while, it felt like Bob was on the ship. Now I'll be thinking of Grace the next time I listen to a story that Ray voices!
I hate audiobooks (add won’t let me be great) but I was so invested I got the audiobook to pick up where I left off when I couldn’t physically read and WOW! Give that narrator a damn medal. Best audiobook ever, first time I could say it made it better.
Late to the party here, but let's go. Close to the end of the book I was really woried it would turn out that Rocky had sabotaged Grace's ship. It would have been devastating. Thank you Andy for going for a satisfying end!
DYING for the movie, too! This story craves a sequel, I wanna know how earth fared during this 20 year+ ordeal, societal collapse, and then how they dare with (hopefully) Grace’s return. This story could expand anywhere! More details about Rocky’s society & evolution would be fascinating. How earth has coped with astrophage, given how dangerous and energy dense the organism is.
Lovely conversation! Mr. Andy Weir have a very beauty way to tell hard sci fi storys. I remember one episode on the Star Trek franchise (think was on "Enterprise") where an alien consul was horrified because the Captain Archer invited the delegation for dinner... Looking ahead on the channel video list, you have some very "heavy weight" minds in here and, as usual, exceeded expectations, Mr. Scott. Deepfully thank you for that and... maybe you can make a round with Prof. Edmund Copeland sometime? (excuse my rusty South American english)
Later and thanks for the heads up. I'll be back in a few days, I'm on chapter 9. Yeah, _that_ chapter... I'm afraid to keep going because my head is about to explode. It's _so_ good!
This was a lot of fun, especially when conversation just got all random. Joe, you should consider getting Andy on as like, a fact checker at the end. "Andy approves" or summat.
I was trying to rewatch this episode and looked up 'Conversations With Joe Andy Weir', you can imagine my confusion when the video I started watching was a video with completely different content and was titled 'Conversations With Joe - Andy Weir'. I swore I was going crazy for a second then checked the upload date. Scared me Joe.
Hi. I'm super excited to have found this book. It caught my glimpse as I saw it as a recommendation on Obamas instagram haha. I suffer from depression and for a long time I had difficulties to pick up a book although I love sci-fi. Also I watched the Martian a lot. It really really helped me. Both books are centered around loneliness and finding a reason to make your journey worth it.
I'm on my 4th listen to this book... OMG it's soooo good. But make sure you read/listen to his other two books. The Martian and Artemis! Joe... this is why we love you here in our house.
I adore Andy weir, but I’m sorry…Artemis was kind of a stinker. It belongs in the young adult section. But still happy I read it. Just felt like it was geared for teens.
Somebody let Andy weir know I’ve wanted an Eridian biology book since I first met rocky in the book… that will 100% sell, but it needs illustrations at least checked and approved by Andy as accurate
I don't know whether to be impressed at Andy's restraint, or disappointed at leaving the obvious joke unsaid, but I waited the entire book for the line "Hail Mary, full of Grace". But it never came. [sigh]
"Fist my Bump" was the best line in Project Hail Mary.
Yes yes yes!
I had no idea Andy Weir was such an adorable genius.
I would also die for Rocky 💜
Where's the Rocky merch? I need a Rocky plushie ASAP!
@@jspringer1978 there is some out there, it is mostly his quotes not an image of him on the shirts.
I watched this and immediately downloaded Project Hail Mary and completed it in a single sitting while driving from San Diego to Eugene Oregon. It’s my favorite book now. Period. I’m about to read it again.
They better get Rocky right in the movie 🤣 I want to leave going “AMAZE AMAZE”
Andy Weir is such a lovable guy, what a book he wrote! absolutely genious
Yes! At 40:08 Andy talks about the Eridians not knowing about Relativity. I always thought that was one of the coolest things in the story. And yeah, I'm kinda tired of the aliens always being the more superior race over humans. I was waiting for them to talk about that Relativity thing. I loved how Rocky's mind was blown when Grace explained it.
I got something for ya!
1) Google TVTropes
2) Look up “Aliens never invented the wheel”
3) Check out the Literature tab
4) Enjoy a LOT of book suggestions that also cover that kind of theme.
I love it too! It’s one of my favourite sci-fi subjects.
I cried in this book. I won’t say when bc of spoilers but god damn it got me
me too
fun read
And when I recounted that part to my husband I could barely get the words out through my tears.
My favorite part about the ending is that Nerds never know how to hang up. All of my Teams meetings end the same way. Every engineer saying "bye" 7 or 8 times lol
Oh ny God. Joe and Andy have the best freaking bromance! I love it!
The brain of a scientist. The effortless abandon of a child. The wisdom of an old man. Andy Weir does life right.
Thanks, Joe, for making this available to watch.
I can't wait for the Project Hail Mary movie.
0:17:17 I would buy the fictional biology book (preferably with drawings of the planets and living things). I really love the Netflix series Alien Worlds. It's fun to imagine alien lives on alien worlds.
I LOVED project Hail Mary, when he goes back to rescue Rocky omg I cried during that scene!! Great episode you guys have great chemistry
Listened to "hail Mary " twice in a month. I love it. And rocky is the best
I was totally hoping he was thinking about sequels! There's so much more to explore as the story goes forward.
This novel surprised me; it's really good. I read The Martian when it came out, and I liked it, but I didn't love it. This one, I really loved. I hear it's been optioned for a movie, too.
Greetings Starfighter!
A movie would be good good good.
They literally talk about the movie in the podcast and Ryan Gosling is the lead, lol.
March 2026 I think... Ryan Gosling is gonna play Grace.
Andy is my spirit animal! 😂 I can't stop smiling and laughing he's such a joy and a good time lol! The camaraderie is just amazing between the two 😊
Andy Weir made a good point about using technology to "see the invisible." But if Rocky's species could detect visible spectrum ER without eyes, why couldn't they detect ionizing radiation? You know, the radiation that killed Rocky's crew?
1:10:30 "This is going to be an audio podcast" -- HAHA the internet changed your mind!
I listened to another podcast where Andy talked about the movie. And he mentioned Ryan Gosling, and Lord and Miller and Drew Godard. That was 3 years ago. I just checked imdb. It's listed as a 2026 movie, in production right now. That's 5 years or so. Man. I really hope this doesn't fall apart. It just feels like such a dream team for this story.
Joe you committed a crime to yourself by not posting the podcast on TH-cam. Glad you did now. I watched OLF weekly and now I'll pick this one up too because you're awesome.
27:00 But, actually, human body IS paralyzed while it's in sleep mode. Human body releases specific chemicals to ummobilize itself for duration of dreaming, so you couldn't heart youself from movement in sleep.
The chefs metaphor @16:44 (chefs kiss)
Love how both have a Tardis in the background!
I love this bromance.
Joe, your main channel is one of my favorites and I’m excited for this one after opening with Andy!
Andy, I’ve listened to all 3 of your books and loved them. I can’t wait for the movie adaptations for Artemis and Project Hail Mary.
#ISleepNowYouWatch
I've been bingeing on these for the past 2 days and can say without a doubt you are extremely talented and destine for greatness Joe, also wonderful music!!
Great interview. Really informative and entertaining too. I think Project Hail Mary has, in a matter of weeks, found its way into my top-5 all time books. Possible even No. 1. One of the highlights for me was the synth effect used on Rocky's voice. The audiobook is awesome.
I had heard about this series many times but for some reason it never really clicked that there was all this great nerdy content over here. I’ll have to come back to this first episode once I’ve read the book. The chemistry with these two is just too good to miss.
What? Only one hour 😢
Hey Joe - Since you uploaded these all recently, it would be really helpful if you put the original dates of the conversations in the descriptions for when the context matters.
Every interview with Andy Weir is pure gold
You guys have too much fun. Thanks for this Love the Book and cant wait to get sequels and the movie.
I'm a big fan of yours, well a fan. Love your science explanations. I really enjoyed all 3 of Andy's novels especially PHM so what a great guest to have for launching your new channel. I've already subscribed. The very best of luck with this and all future endeavours for 2024 and Beyond! ......😂
You guys are hilarious, loved this entire interview. I have complete sympathy for Andy with such a tiny baby, hope he's doing well!
How is this not more popular yet! Great stuff, thanks so much for making these and sharing them with us!
I absolutely loved the book, but i'm a little nervous for that choice of lead for the movie adaptation. but in typical Hollywood fashion, the role rarely goes to the actor who will do the best job. it's all about marketing and Gosling is good marketing i guess?. I hope he does a good job, but when i look at him i don't see scientist, or grade school teacher.
Thank you so much for the rec, Joe! I inhaled it within 2 days. (Went with the audiobook, didn’t disappoint.) The subject matter was very doomsday but the whole book was light-hearted (for the most part.) Lovely! Absolutely lovely. Listened to this on your podcast on Spotify and thought, “why not?” Liked hearing Andy geek out about something he’s clearly passionate about and you just letting him speak. A lot of interviewers talk all over their guests.
Of course his name is grace: "Hail Mary, full of grace....."
Jazz hands!
Joe - thanks for this incredible interview! Brilliant, hard sci-fi stories seem rare, so I really have wanted to geek out with others on this title. The release of the video was perfectly timed as I just completed my second pass on the audiobook. Thrilled to hear a sequel may be in the works. The only challenge for me with the audiobook was having Ray Porter narrate since he also performed in the Bobiverse series. For a while, it felt like Bob was on the ship. Now I'll be thinking of Grace the next time I listen to a story that Ray voices!
I’ve been DYING for this episode!!! Thank you sir!! Listened to the audiobook twice, one of my favorites of all time.
Astrophage = Prodoculture From ROBOTECH ;) Love the book!
Finlay I can listen to this amazing podcast!! Been waiting for a year to finish the book so I can finally listen to it! Thank you Joe!!
Love that episode. I would definitely read the document on rocky’s biology !
I love this interview! Thanks guys!
I hate audiobooks (add won’t let me be great) but I was so invested I got the audiobook to pick up where I left off when I couldn’t physically read and WOW! Give that narrator a damn medal. Best audiobook ever, first time I could say it made it better.
Can't wait to see Emma Stone's interpretation of Rocky on screen!
Late to the party here, but let's go. Close to the end of the book I was really woried it would turn out that Rocky had sabotaged Grace's ship. It would have been devastating. Thank you Andy for going for a satisfying end!
Whoa never knew just how fantastic Andy's sense of humor is haha great guy!
Best of luck with your new channel!
DYING for the movie, too!
This story craves a sequel, I wanna know how earth fared during this 20 year+ ordeal, societal collapse, and then how they dare with (hopefully) Grace’s return. This story could expand anywhere! More details about Rocky’s society & evolution would be fascinating. How earth has coped with astrophage, given how dangerous and energy dense the organism is.
Lovely conversation! Mr. Andy Weir have a very beauty way to tell hard sci fi storys. I remember one episode on the Star Trek franchise (think was on "Enterprise") where an alien consul was horrified because the Captain Archer invited the delegation for dinner...
Looking ahead on the channel video list, you have some very "heavy weight" minds in here and, as usual, exceeded expectations, Mr. Scott. Deepfully thank you for that and... maybe you can make a round with Prof. Edmund Copeland sometime? (excuse my rusty South American english)
54:59 IIRC chickenhole base is in nevada
Later and thanks for the heads up. I'll be back in a few days, I'm on chapter 9. Yeah, _that_ chapter... I'm afraid to keep going because my head is about to explode. It's _so_ good!
This was a lot of fun, especially when conversation just got all random. Joe, you should consider getting Andy on as like, a fact checker at the end. "Andy approves" or summat.
Very insightful and enjoyable, although slightly concerned about the trajectory of your mutual relationship...
This was an awesome novel. Loving the conversation.
I was trying to rewatch this episode and looked up 'Conversations With Joe Andy Weir', you can imagine my confusion when the video I started watching was a video with completely different content and was titled 'Conversations With Joe - Andy Weir'. I swore I was going crazy for a second then checked the upload date. Scared me Joe.
This was awesome.
Great idea to have these conversations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi. I'm super excited to have found this book. It caught my glimpse as I saw it as a recommendation on Obamas instagram haha. I suffer from depression and for a long time I had difficulties to pick up a book although I love sci-fi. Also I watched the Martian a lot. It really really helped me. Both books are centered around loneliness and finding a reason to make your journey worth it.
I'd really LOVE to see the Eridian encyclopedia!!!
I fucking LOVE Rocky oh my god
Thanks Joe. You rock. Also: Andy Weir rocks. Like space rocks.
And Andy is great too, loved The Martian!! book and movie, need to acquire new book sounds good so far
When is the movie coming out???
I laughed out loud at "chopping broccoli" ROFL
i would absolutely love a biology book about rocky’s species
Great talk. Thank. Jazz Hands.
I'm on my 4th listen to this book... OMG it's soooo good. But make sure you read/listen to his other two books. The Martian and Artemis!
Joe... this is why we love you here in our house.
I adore Andy weir, but I’m sorry…Artemis was kind of a stinker. It belongs in the young adult section. But still happy I read it. Just felt like it was geared for teens.
@@ThePenguin82 I loved the book but I like that kind of murder mystery. It's outside of the writing style of PHM and TM... but still very good.
They’re so good.
- A great interview made better by your banter.
my favorite book of all time
Hey Joe! great podcast!!!! would you please consider Talking with Daniel Suares?
i would buy a book about the biology of eridians. i wanna know if grace is right. if a specie can be not water based.
I miss Rocky
These two are my people. 😊
Book of alien species biology without a plot? Sounds like a game universe supplement to me. I LOVE those.
Barlow had guides to aliens and planets from sci-fi novels, FYI, sold well too.
Somebody let Andy weir know I’ve wanted an Eridian biology book since I first met rocky in the book… that will 100% sell, but it needs illustrations at least checked and approved by Andy as accurate
Hello 🙋♂ I, for one, would love to know all of the nerdy science details about Rocky and his people. Thank you.
I would die for Rocky!
(thank)
Umm yes I do want the eridians biology book… 😅
Dude. You so need to start showing up at the Joe Scott funerals…
How about a book to describe the process of making rockys planet and biology. I think people would read it.
Interviewer seemed unprepared. But I loved listening to Andy
I hope he writes some Doctor Who episodes
Hail Mary the movie staring Joe as Grace 🤔
When are you going to have Moe the toe on 😂😂😂🙏
👊 MY Bump
That was GREAT! Thanks, Joe. I would say more, but I have to go poop with somebody...
ok, pls someone tell me what is the intro music, even if its some stock stuff, i need to know
Neon Dreams by Elena Anisimova (on screen track credit)
@@elmoteroloco "preview" songs are the best genre xD
happy happy happy
Good WOC 😃
I don't know whether to be impressed at Andy's restraint, or disappointed at leaving the obvious joke unsaid, but I waited the entire book for the line "Hail Mary, full of Grace". But it never came. [sigh]
Joe Scott Albertsons Grocery chain heir.
best Alien aver - love U R ocky ;)
Hi
Hey Joe! My name is "Randy Sheir" and I just wanted to say that Andy Weir seemed both smarter and funnier than you in this interview.......lol
MOVIE 🎬 MOVIE 🎬
I want this to be a movie so bad I loned this book 📖 it's awesome!
59:50 It's not awesome, they just film a bunch of propaganda there.