The Martian
from Watch What You Read Hosted by Justin Savaso
In this week’s episode of The Martian, Hannah watches the film while Justin dives into the book. Together, they unpack what makes Mark Watney’s extraordinary resourcefulness so compelling, and what we can learn from his grit and humor under pressure. They explore how public perception shaped NASA’s decision-making in the rescue mission and the powerful bond of the crew—even after leaving Mark stranded on Mars (!)
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This episode was published on September 23, 2025.
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