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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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!!
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.
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.
Joe you committed a crime to yourself by not posting the podcast on RUclips. Glad you did now. I watched OLF weekly and now I'll pick this one up too because you're awesome.
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
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'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! ......😂
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 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.
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]
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)
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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”
"Fist my Bump" was the best line in Project Hail Mary.
Yes yes yes!
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.
Oh ny God. Joe and Andy have the best freaking bromance! I love it!
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.
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.
Listened to "hail Mary " twice in a month. I love it. And rocky is the best
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
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
I can't wait for the Project Hail Mary movie.
I was totally hoping he was thinking about sequels! There's so much more to explore as the story goes forward.
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.
Andy Weir is such a lovable guy, what a book he wrote! absolutely genious
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.
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 😊
What? Only one hour 😢
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.
1:10:30 "This is going to be an audio podcast" -- HAHA the internet changed your mind!
You guys have too much fun. Thanks for this Love the Book and cant wait to get sequels and the movie.
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?
Of course his name is grace: "Hail Mary, full of grace....."
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!!
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.
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.
Joe you committed a crime to yourself by not posting the podcast on RUclips. Glad you did now. I watched OLF weekly and now I'll pick this one up too because you're awesome.
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
Can't wait to see Emma Stone's interpretation of Rocky on screen!
Very insightful and enjoyable, although slightly concerned about the trajectory of your mutual relationship...
(thank)
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.
Astrophage = Prodoculture From ROBOTECH ;) Love the book!
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! ......😂
54:59 IIRC chickenhole base is in nevada
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
Love how both have a Tardis in the background!
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 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.
When is the movie coming out???
I fucking LOVE Rocky oh my god
59:50 It's not awesome, they just film a bunch of propaganda there.
Love that episode. I would definitely read the document on rocky’s biology !
I miss Rocky
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]
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.
Interviewer seemed unprepared. But I loved listening to Andy
You guys are hilarious, loved this entire interview. I have complete sympathy for Andy with such a tiny baby, hope he's doing well!
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)
How is this not more popular yet! Great stuff, thanks so much for making these and sharing them with us!
Umm yes I do want the eridians biology book… 😅
Jazz hands!
👊 MY Bump
The chefs metaphor @16:44 (chefs kiss)
When are you going to have Moe the toe on 😂😂😂🙏
MOVIE 🎬 MOVIE 🎬
I want this to be a movie so bad I loned this book 📖 it's awesome!
Joe Scott Albertsons Grocery chain heir.
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 talk quickly got kinda WEIRd.
i would absolutely love a biology book about rocky’s species
Hail Mary the movie staring Joe as Grace 🤔
How about a book to describe the process of making rockys planet and biology. I think people would read it.
Dude. You so need to start showing up at the Joe Scott funerals…
I'd really LOVE to see the Eridian encyclopedia!!!
I hope he writes some Doctor Who episodes
Hello 🙋♂ I, for one, would love to know all of the nerdy science details about Rocky and his people. Thank you.
best Alien aver - love U R ocky ;)
Book of alien species biology without a plot? Sounds like a game universe supplement to me. I LOVE those.
Hey Joe! great podcast!!!! would you please consider Talking with Daniel Suares?
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.
I laughed out loud at "chopping broccoli" ROFL
Every interview with Andy Weir is pure gold
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!
And Andy is great too, loved The Martian!! book and movie, need to acquire new book sounds good so far
Good WOC 😃
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!
Best of luck with your new channel!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Whoa never knew just how fantastic Andy's sense of humor is haha great guy!
I would die for Rocky!
- A great interview made better by your banter.
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!!
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.
Thanks Joe. You rock. Also: Andy Weir rocks. Like space rocks.
This was an awesome novel. Loving the conversation.
I’ve been DYING for this episode!!! Thank you sir!! Listened to the audiobook twice, one of my favorites of all time.
Hi
Great idea to have these conversations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That was GREAT! Thanks, Joe. I would say more, but I have to go poop with somebody...
I love this interview! Thanks guys!
GWOC 😃
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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
So why did you sell out Rocky ro Hollywood? Bad, bad. bad.
This was awesome.
Great talk. Thank. Jazz Hands.