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The Mars Effect
by Kim and Andrew
An episode by episode review of the hit show Veronica Mars.
Episodes
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The Mars Effect - Episode 64.5, Grand Finale
Well Mars Effect listeners, this is it. After almost three years, sixty-six episodes, and slightly fewer delays, we've finally reached the last episode of the Mars Effect. We'd be honored to have you join us as we talk about the DVD special features for Season 3 of Veronica Mars and wrap up our...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #64, The Bitch Is Back
Well, Effecties, this is the moment we've all been waiting for: the series finale of Veronica Mars! Will Veronica and Logan get back together? Will we learn the identity of the shadowy mastermind who's been pulling the strings in Neptune all these years? Will Kim and Andrew be able to make it...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #63, Weevils Wobble But They Don't Go Down
Welcome, Marsologists! We've got quite a show for you today. Veronica: made a pariah by sinister conspiracy! One of her friends: accused of a crime he might or might not have committed! Neptune politics: hopelessly corrupt! Actually, that's just a normal, run-of-the-mill episode of Veronica Mars,...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #62, I Know What You'll Do Next Summer
Howdy, Maristocrats! Today's episode's a doozy: we've got street crime, celebrities who may or may not be fakes, and yet more romantic awkwardness. And if that's not enough to whet your appetite, Veronica finally becomes a private eye for realsies! And all commented upon in our trademark lovable...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #61, Debasement Tapes
Hello again, Marslings! Sorry for the delay, but it was worth it; the focus of today's episode is chock-full of romantic awkwardness, awesome guest stars, shocking twists, and everything else we love about Veronica Mars. Plus a whole lot of the other romantic awkwardness that Kim doesn't. On a...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #60, Un-American Graffiti
Welcome back, Marsfolk. Submitted for your approval, the first episode of Season 4 of the Mars Effect! Okay, technically it's still Season 3, but with the season's big mystery out of the way, what's left to investigate? Well, hate crimes, underage drinking, and what the writers were thinking in...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #59, Papa's Cabin
Why hello, Marsaholics. You're just in time for a humdinger of an episode: the dean's murder case ends in tragedy, the guilty party falls before the mighty sleuthing prowess of Veronica Mars, and all with less than half the fat of a season finale! Who could ask for more? Well, some sort of...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #58, Mars, Bars
Happy Valentine's Day, Mars lovers! Today's episode has everything from manhunts to scavenger hunts, ends with one of the biggest surprises in Veronica Mars history, and sets up a storyline we'll have a lot of fun studiously not talking about in upcoming episodes. So, you know, might be fun.…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #57, Postgame Mortem
Hey there, Mariachis! We've got a big episode for you today, one that piles yet another murder on top of Veronica's already daunting to-do list. Will matters of social class and race become wrapped up in the investigation, and will Veronica place her trust in someone only to have it dashed to the...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #56, There's Got to Be a Morning After Pill
Well hello there, Marinaras! Today's episode's a doozy: romantic betrayal, overbearing parents, a desperate struggle to escape the criminal underworld...oh, wait. That's all pretty standard for Veronica Mars. But then, of course, it also has Space Ghost. So there! Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #55, Poughkeepsie, Tramps and Thieves
Hidely-ho, Marsarinos! To give you added incentive to get in on the iTunes Review Contest (hint hint), we present a very special episode of the Mars Effect. Well, actually, it's the episode we were going to release anyway, but just go with it. Besides, it's got prostitution, true love, and...
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The Great Geeky Podcast iTunes Review Contest
Hey, everyone! Since we here at the Mars Effect are a member of the Between the Lines Studios family of podcasts, we're taking part in their grand, unprecedented Great Geeky Podcast iTunes Review Contest! In short, if you leave us an iTunes review between now and May 15th and send an email to...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #54, Show Me the Monkey
Hello there, Marskids. As you might already be aware, today marks a very special event here: the part of the series that only half of our intrepid hosting team has actually seen before! So if you've seen the entire series, like Kim, you can nod and smile knowingly. And if you're being exposed to...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #53, Spit & Eggs
Well hey there, Marsaholics, feel like crashing a frat party with us? Drug testing, underage drinking, infidelity...what could be better? Well, the resolution of the season's first mystery arc and the introduction of a whole new murder to obsess over, of course, but what are the odds of that?…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #52, Lord of the Pi's
Aloha, Marios! Do you feel up to investigating the disappearance of a famous heiress? How about getting embroiled in a rape investigation with no idea who to trust? No? Well, then you can just hang out with us and talk about Veronica Mars doing those things. Much safer that way. Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #51, Of Vice and Men
Salutations, Martians! We've got a very special episode for you today! Yes, we say that all the time, but when we've got adultery, hard-boiled private investigation, and the painful, sometimes criminal secrets people keep from each other, who's going to argue? Hm? That's what we thought. Love…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #50, Hi, Infidelity
Hello everyone! Well, Episode #50 is finally up, a rollicking tale of marital and scholastic hijinks so awesome it broke the internet the last time we tried to give it to you! Thanks for your patience and understanding, and for not throwing bricks at our email inbox. Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #49, President Evil
Happy Halloween/New Year, Marzipans! To kick off 2012, we've got an especially exciting episode. Everything you could want, from a blatant Point Break ripoff to bone marrow donation to Wallace's out-of-nowhere after-school special. You know, this might be a pretty good year after all... Love, Kim...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #48, Charlie Don't Surf
Fair tidings, Martinets! On today's episode, we delve into the heartbreak that comes from adultery and witness the loving reunion of two long-lost siblings! Well, actually we just talk about a TV show that may or may not have to do with those two things. It's an emotional roller coaster ride of...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #47, Wichita Linebacker
Greetings, people of Mars! Today's episode's got a lot going for it: stolen playbooks, illegal gambling, journalistic integrity, down-and-out gangbangers getting a second chance, and more! Go on, give it a try. You might like it... Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #46, My Big Fat Greek Rush Week
Hey there, Marmalades! Today's episode's a doozy. Veronica: undercover! Wallace and Logan: imprisoned! Show notes: aggressively punctuated! Think you can handle it? Don't worry, we believe in you. Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #45, Welcome Wagon
Welcome back, Mars-lovers! We hope you had a good vacation, because after our long hiatus (which was suspiciously the same length as the gap between any two other episodes) we're back with Season 3! Join us as Veronica heads off to college, we meet some sure-to-be-popular new characters, and a…
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The Mars Effect - Episode 44.5, Season 2 Special Features
Howdy, Martians! It took a while, but we're finally here to close out Season 2 of Veronica Mars and the Mars Effect with a look at the special extras on the Season 2 DVD boxed set. Listen closely, and you might just be privy to the FUNNIEST THING EVER. Hopefully that'll be enough to tide you over...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #44, "Not Pictured"
Well, Effectidos, this is it: the day you've all been waiting for! The bus crash mystery and all those surrounding it are laid bare, the stage is set for the next season, and your snarky hosts are there to argue about what it all means. Oh, and there's an explosion, which is fun too. Love, Kim…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #43, "Happy Go Lucky"
Welcome back, Marsites! You're just in time; tensions are ratcheting up as the Aaron Echolls trial and the bus crash mystery get ever closer to resolution! Should make for good viewing...or at least good listening to us talking about viewing it, which is really just as good. Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #42, Look Who's Stalking
Bonjour, Marseilles! Boy, have we got an episode for you: stalking, Woody's personal life, Logan's parties, and a whole bunch of other disgusting human excesses! Doesn't it just make you want to shower us with unqualified praise? Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #41, Nevermind the Buttocks
Hiya, Effecties! This time, we've got an episode that's guaranteed to please...provided you like corrupt animal shelters, gangland politics, and Wallace getting his heart broken. But really, who doesn't? Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #40, I Am God
Salutations, House of Mars. Please find enclosed one (1) episode of the Mars Effect in which Veronica sees ghosts, Logan and Wallace learn about the power of friendship, and everyone else goes home sick. If you are not completely satisfied...well, at least it was free. Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #39, Plan B
UPDATE: After a few false starts, we finally have the correct file uploaded. Please redownload to get your hands on it. Well, greetings, Marsmen (and -women). Due to some technical difficulties, we weren't able to get this episode up last week, but that doesn't change the fact that it's…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #38, The Rapes of Graff
Ah, Marslings, good to see you! Come in, come in, make yourselves comfortable! Take off your coats and help yourselves to a torrid tale of rape, prostitution, corruption, and the return of Veronica's one true love. Do we know how to treat our guests or what? Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #37, The Quick and the Wed
Most sincere greetings, Marsketeers! Runaway brides! Jailhouse shenanigans! Giraffes with neckties! Gratuitious exclamation points! All of these (except one) await you in the latest episode of the Mars Effect! Click it! Click it now!!! Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #36, Versatile Toppings
Hidely-ho, House of Mars! We've got a very special episode in store for you today: acrobatics! Wild animals! Feats of strength and legerdemain to astound the very soul! Well, actually, it's about blackmail and sexual identity, but that's just as well; those other things don't really work in an...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #35, Ain't No Magic Mountain High Enough
Aloha, Marsipans!* As a special treat, we're taking you all to the carnival. While you ride the rides we'll just sit over here discussing a case of misappropriated funds while Logan gets yet another spunky blonde love interest with an overprotective father. Enjoy! Love, Kim and Andrew *This is as...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #34, Rashard and Wallace Go to White Castle
Why hello there, Marswatchers (er...listeners). This episode might be a little late, but that's just because it's so chock-full of entertainment value! Wallace: framed! Churches: bugged! Tapes: stolen! And all for your listening pleasure. Do we know how to treat our guests or what? Love, Kim and...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #33, Donut Run
Hey there, Marsters! This week on the Effect, there's intrigue at every turn; kidnapped babies, dark secrets between friends, and unlikely alliances against organized crime are just the tip of the iceberg. The rest of the iceberg, of course, is listening to us complain about Duncan. Love, Kim and...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #32, One Angry Veronica
What's up, Effectistas? Ever have one of those days? You know, you get wrapped up in a remake of Twelve Angry Men, the sex tapes that will make or break the murder case of the century disappear from under your nose...if so, you're sure to relate to his particular episode. If not, well...come to...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #31, My Mother, the Fiend
Konnichiwa, Marsfolk! Feeling nostalgic? Wishing you could take a trip down memory lane, maybe go back to the glory days of high school? Well, you're in luck! We've got a tale of family trauma and soap-opera-like revelations that will quickly help you get over it. Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #30, Ahoy Mateys
Ahoy, Marseys!* Tired of your workaday life? Wish you could get wrapped up in gang warfare, sexual identity politics, and the haunting choices parents make in the lives of their children? No? Well, then how about listening to us talk about a TV show about those things instead? That's almost as...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #29, Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner
Salutations, Mars Effectionados! Sorry this episode's a few days late, but we promise to make up for it with a rolicking tale of child abuse, bad cops gone good, and the rapidly degenerating lifestyles of the rich and famous. Enjoy it if you dare! Oh, and happy Feast of Saint Valentine from...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #28, Rat Saw God
Greetings, people of Mars! We've got an action-packed episode for you today: a father longs to be reunited with his daughter, a son longs to stop being reunited with his father, an election hangs in the balance, and a rat hangs under a bus seat (spoiler alert!). If you listen to it, we promise to...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #27, Blast from the Past
Hey ho, Martinis! TV psychics! Jealous ghosts! Deadbeat dads! All of these and more can be yours for the low, low price of an hour and a half spent listening to the Effect! And while you listen, celebrate our return to our normal biweekly release schedule. Unless we accidentally release the wrong...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #26, Green-Eyed Monster
Happy new year, Martian children! Because you've all been so good, we've decided to release our next episode ahead of schedule! Or maybe it's to make up for all those times we posted late back in Season 1! Or maybe we actually posted this episode by mistake last week and just realized it now...…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #25, Cheatty Cheatty Bang Bang
Buonasera, Mars Effectinos; are you in the mood for some adultery? How about dirty business dealings? Good girls gone bad gone good? If you are, then you won't want to miss today's episode of the Mars Effect. If you REALLY are, then your life is probably more exciting than ours. Not that we're...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #24, Driver Ed
Hey hey, Effected Martians! Today's episode is a doozy: suspected suicide, Wallace using his detective skills to pick up chicks, not to mention a very special cameo. And all for the price of pushing that little play button. Ain't that sweet? Love, Kim and Andrew
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The Mars Effect - Episode #23, Normal Is the Watchword
Welcome back, Mars Effectalizers: you're here just in time for the beginning of Veronica Mars, and thus the Effect thereof, Season 2! Find out who was at the door, put the Lilly Kane murder behind you, and get ready for a new mystery and another year of sarcasm, nitpicking, and silly quotations....
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The Mars Effect - Episode #22.5, Season 1 Wrap-Up and Deleted Scenes
Surprise, Marslings! It turns out we've got one last trick up our sleeves before we start in on Season 2. For your consideration, a discussion of the deleted scenes on the Season 1 DVD boxed set, our increasingly numerous outtakes, and some general reminiscence. We hope it's enough to tide you…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #22, Leave It to Beaver
Well, here it is, loyal Martians, the moment you've all been waiting for: the GRAND FINALE of Season 1 of the Mars Effect! Join us as we witness the end of an era, learn family secrets (the characters', that is, not ours) and find out once and for all who killed Lilly Kane! A big thank you to all...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #21, A Trip to the Dentist
Hidey-ho, Mars Effectocrats! (Wow, these are starting to get really ridiculous...) Come along with us as we near the end of Season 1 of both Veronica Mars and the Mars Effect, and savor one last dose of love triangles and flashbacks before everything falls apart. For Veronica, that is, not for…
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The Mars Effect - Episode #20, M.A.D.
Oh, hello there Mars Effectionates! Would you perhaps be interested in this brand new, hot-off-the-factory-floor Mars Effect episode? Complete with youthful sexual experimentation, ungrateful rich people, and hilarious and bittersweet blackmail operations, this episode can be yours for just three...
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The Mars Effect - Episode #19, Hot Dogs
Bienvenidos, Mars Effectadors (y -doras)! Today's episode comes to you straight from the heart of Neptune: cruelty to animals, sleazy Hollywood producers, domestic violence, awkward but lovable dog owners...all this and more can be yours for the low, low price of absolutely free. Take that,...
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An episode by episode review of the hit show Veronica Mars.
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