The Gist Project

Moon and Mars take one final lap through the internet’s loudest corner—where confidence is cheap, outrage pays, and hate somehow qualifies as content. They take a swing at the business of recycled takes and the rare talent of saying nothing with absolute conviction.Time to do something less performative than the subject matter: go live real lives. Careers. Families. Forward motion. Mars is heading back for her MBA. Moon has hockey and crafts to dominate.Last episode. Hell of a run. To everyone who listened, laughed, or tolerated - we see you. We appreciate you. We’re logging off for now, but never shrinking.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Spoiler, this was THE first official recording so don’t expect much. The ladies couldn’t bear to not share this gem with the world as they explore fapping, edging, judging, and the possibility of new careers in law enforcement. Also, truth be told - we can thank super busy schedules and vacation for unearthing our learning curve to the public.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Despite the disdain for recipe blog preamble - Moon & Mars shamelessly indulged in a good old fashioned chin-wag, never getting to the heart of the doc! This episode is for our die-hard hockey and Olympics fans. Moon & Mars impart not-so-subtle suggestions to children to publicly acknowledge their parents in sport celebrations. Wave to us, please.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Jackass. Poo stamps. LawTube. Mental Health. Internet Trolling. Moon & Mars still have hope in human connection, kindness, and analog lives. A reminder for all to be kind and take care of each other.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Moon and Mars reveal two very different philosophies on how to behave “on the table”. Between serums and subpoenas, they try to sort out their feelings about Eddie: charming, catty, and not to be hired. Credibility is a virtue lost on this cast of characters.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Moon and Mars head into the Wild West of wellness and meet a “doctor” with a fake degree, a trampoline, and the confidence to sell alkaline cures to desperate people. Death by Detox? follows Robert O. Young as he pushes juice, colonics, and pseudoscience while real patients pay the price. There’s a sneak peek at an upcoming hockey doc that sends Moon into orbit, and Mars cannot say “congestive” without giving up. Absurd, unsettling, and very on brand.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Moon introduces “Russian Tea,” courtesy of bee-boo-bop. Moon and Mars defend the moral high ground of dessert and interrogate why cheesecake always deserves side-eye. The cinematic choices feel extremely intentional, and somehow they stumble into yet another international Xanax. It’s sugar, suspense, and bad vibes served cold. Bring a fork. Or maybe don’t.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Episode 29 | Don’t F*ck With Cats: Hunting an Internet KillerTrigger alert: Disturbing content.This one hits a nerve. Hard. Moon and Mars take on one of the internet’s most disturbing stories with zero patience for animal cruelty and even less for internet monsters. Mars unexpectedly sings not once but twice, which no one asked for but everyone gets. Netflix | Don’t F*ck With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer https://www.netflix.com/title/81031373 Honorable Gist Project Mavens:Photography | Stacy Kron: ⁠https://stacykroncreative.com/⁠ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: ⁠https://www.madisonharney.com/⁠

Pure chaos in a hockey sweater. Untold: Crime & Penalties drops the unbelievable story of the Danbury Trashers, hitting Moon and Mars right in their respective sweet spots. Mob ties for Mars. Hockey for Moon. Absolute lightning in a bottle. One journalist sums it up perfectly: “Mob. Cash. Trash. Oh my.” Add a surprise cameo from Richard Blumenthal of Telemarketers fame and suddenly this thing goes fully off the rails. Someone please call Patrick J. Pespas. This story refuses to behave.Untold: Crime & Penalties | https://www.netflix.com/title/81026438 Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Moon & Mars poke around the early internet, where memes were dumb and "shitposters" somehow gained cultural influence they did not deserve. They try to explain the "X-chans" and Anonymous, quickly lose interest, and move on. Old episode lore resurfaces, O’Dogg appears again, and everyone is left wondering why any of this mattered at all.Antisocial Network | https://www.netflix.com/title/81456528 Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Episode 26 | Secrets of the NeanderthalsA premeditated pick by Mars. This documentary was catnip for Moon who came fully alive without the aid of hockey, crafts, or a single pair of Gingher scissors. Together, Moon and Mars go poking around our Neanderthal ancestors, breaking a few long-standing myths, asking the impolite questions, and quietly reckoning with the unsettling possibility that the Neanderthals may not be gone so much as… upgraded.Secrets of the Neanderthals: https://www.netflix.com/title/81513913 Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Episode 25 I Minted: The Rise (and Fall?) of the NFT. Moon & Mars are still baffled by the world of crypto but gain tangible insight to the trials and triumphs of brave artists through this thing we call “the NFT”. Pogs, Garbage Pail Kids, and Blanche. Boom.Minted: The Rise (and Fall?) of the NFT https://www.netflix.com/title/81993558 Samantha French IG | https://www.instagram.com/samantha_french/?igsh=Ymp0dzE5aHFvejA%3D# Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Bikram Yoga -  no naps, no clothes, and zero chill. Mars briefly claims a hairline alliance with Bikram, but the similarities end there. Bikram styled himself as Yogi to the Stars, Yoga Champion of India, even an Olympic weightlifter -  a résumé so fictional Moon & Mars could debunk it without standing up. What was real: verbal abuse, punishing heat, cult-adjacent communal living, and 3 a.m. Bollywood hand massages that feel less “wellness” and more “run.” The real twist? Bikram Yoga is still very much in business. Gross.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Trigger alert: We talk about bathroom stuff. All which is NORMAL and everyone does it so we may as well have a laugh. That said, if you are vehemently opposed to indulging in a little potty humor - well....shoot - your loss.Now, if you are not a Fun Sponge or Potty Prince(ss) - this one is for you! Moon & Mars enjoy an educational adventure about what happens when you flush. Turd taxonomy, large leeks, composting conundrums.The Poop Project Promo | https://youtu.be/nMATjaylbi8Flush: The Documentary | www.thePOOPproject.org (enter email - voila!)Honorable The Gist Project Mavens:Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 Finale | Episode 22 | Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Move over Chanel, Moon redefines couture for the rich and famous. What starts as a trip down memory lane quickly devolves into confusion, outrage, and disbelief. Moon & Mars attempt to unpack the drugs, abuse, psychosis, and zero accountability surrounding the man known as Sean-John-Diddy-Puff-Puff-Daddy-Combs.Sean Combs: The Reckoning | https://www.netflix.com/title/81906780 Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 21 | Murder in Monaco. Our hosts share their first hand experience with opulent wealth - via scooter and yachts with bagged chips. Confusion ensues as Moon & Mars try their hand at a game of real-life Clue. It will come as a surprise to no one, they didn’t solve the case.Murder in Monaco | https://www.netflix.com/title/81767764 Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 20 | Trainwreck: The Real Project XSocial media strikes again. Moon & Mars discuss the value of a social life and lack-there-of. Party invitations can now expect a polite declination. Round of applause for the Dutch for the ability to (mostly) enforce unspoken rules.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 19 | Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy WarDiapers and basement Jesus. No indictment of any religion, but Moon & Mars struggle to digest this one. MRSA, mimes, and mind-control - not what you think of in terms of teenage bliss. Shout out to the brave participants of this documentary.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 18 | Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, ScamHouse of mirrors - Moon plumbed the depths of her psyche, Mars kept it shallow. Another Ponzi scheme gone wild with unrequited justice. An unsuspected antagonist hid presents - that really got the goats of our hosts.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 17 | Telemarketer$Diametrically opposed to the joy of filing papers, Moon & Mars unpack the value of cops who can run, "foot stuff", shared love for Patrick J. Pespas, and contempt for "Tom".Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

FASHION WEEK | Episode 16 | Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion. Moon decorated the garage for Bobby to host an uncomfortably large group of people. But not before saying goodbye to the spider in the corner. Mars wrestled with Rhizomes then stared at a wall in her airport cocoon. The ladies uncover some ugly truths behind fast fashion and how the world’s fashion craze earned the Ghanaian phrase “Obroni Wawu”. This is a throw-back episode to when the ladies were just podcast babies.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

FASHION WEEK | Episode 14 | Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel. Moon and Mars attempt to recall big words and legal terms. F-bombs are dropped, as is information about women-of-a-certain-age, sneezing, bladder control, and vibrators. This is a throw-back episode when our ladies were just babies in this podcast game.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 14 of The Gist Project - Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever. As promised Moon and Mars don their winter wardrobe essentials and vocation vision boards. This week they judge while not judging the therapeutic qualities of olive oil. Prospera Honduras is starting to look like a viable visitation destination. While Moon and Mars appreciate science advancement - please keep animal studies behind closed, locked doors. Thank you very much.Shout-outs:Diary of a CEO Podcast featuring Bryan Johnson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644?i=1000725096480 Big Blanket Co: We receive zero royalties but have at it! https://bigblanket.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorwZy1Irpp7gTHbmykpxcSDDe38jhuWJASm5TTv3QaqMRu1e3Xo Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 13 of The Gist Project - Sons of Ecstasy. Fishery Economics, watch out - Mars was on to it early. After some reflection, Moon is going to help “the cabin” evolve to more humane Sunny processing practices. Is the Mob real? The ladies explore the fine line between life of crime and capitalism. Shout-outs: What it Was Like Podcast featuring English Shaun Attwood: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64mbZQqX9avEma4FElTZP3 Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 12  of The Gist Project - Con Mum. Moon shares that goalie spectating is unique - as is the respective fashion. Mars declares war on feminine work wear. The ladies debate the worthiness of a DNA-based episode wherein comparing parental lineage traits from hairline to stature. But, with regard to the documentary, both agree, this “mum” sucks.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 11 of The Gist Project - Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel. To decorate or not to decorate - that is the question of the day. Mars shares her journey with a new book genre and budding lexicon. The ladies fan-girled over the protagonist Drug Kingpin O-Dogg and denounced the true antagonist whom they rightfully title, “Titty Baby”.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 10 of The Gist Project - The Perfect Neighbor. Moon finds solace with the zombies of South Korea. Mars was besieged by a loveliness of beetles. Speaking of love, there is no love lost for the antagonist of this week’s documentary.. The county got it right - good riddance. Sorry Florida, we know you are more than a swamp. Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 9  of The Gist Project - Trainwreck: Poop Cruise. Moon was a victim of cyber-hacking, defines a new genre of “tired”, and raises the topic of regional food nomenclature. Mars traversed through a new city to see David Sedaris and enjoyed a glimpse of the neighboring Amish Community. In fact, if anyone knows of any Amish folks who would be willing to host Mars for a month - let us know.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 8 of The Gist Project - Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser.  Moon enjoyed a short-lived game triumph. Mars completed a crossword in ink.  The ladies take a meandering stroll through 17 years of content exploring contestants, snacks, and fitness journeys. Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 7 of The Gist Project - Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened.  Moon finished yet another hand-crafted gift in record time while listening to the end of the world. Mars “enjoyed” an airport massage courtesy of a candle. The ladies discuss a series of events which they would not have known about nor attended. Entitlement, influencers, scams, and apocalyptic behavior.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Bonus Halloween Episode of The Gist Project - Trainwreck: Storm Area 51. Moon recalls when she had time to make costumes (and party). Mars was unwittingly cast as Jeffrey Dahmer. In this episode, the ladies discuss yet another internet phenomenon of which they had no clue. Battle plans, tinfoil hats, and the unanimous sentiment “do not f*ck with the U.S. Military”.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1 | Episode 6 of The Gist Project - Bitconned.  Mars proudly dons a new hairstyle approved by a ten year-old. Moon shares that her background sound of choice is a book about the apocalypse. 80’s font, greed, made-up words, and drugs are the subject of this week's conflab. The ladies explore the spectrum of Moon’s ever-decreasing tolerance for scam culture. Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1, Episode 5 of The Gist Project - Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery - The Untold Story.  Join Moon and Mars as they meander through an episode with a little documentary reconnaissance and a lot of childhood reminiscing. Moon proudly unveils a new crochet project; Mars learns something from the hip hop community and spies a new moth larva. Warning: Fan-girling, pet-peeves, music and non-music commentary.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1, Episode 4 of The Gist Project - Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster. Moon & Mars claim victory o're podcasting learning curve. Moon embarks on new quilting projects and shares the concept of mood yarn. Mars welcomed delightful young celebrity guests to her home and was reminded of her age. In this episode, the ladies explore risk tolerance, the importance of safety protocols, and the value of sounds - good and bad.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Season 1, Episode 3 of The Gist Project - WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn. Moon celebrates unexpected hockey royalty and swim time drop. Mars happily supports community theater with the caveat that no play is short enough. Together, the ladies bumble through understanding this thing called WeWork….WeLive…. WeGrow…. Is it a space? Is it a movement? They do not crack any codes but have no shortage of opinions.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/ Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

Yet another week of the Gist, the ladies discuss Unknown Number: The Story of the High School Catfish. Moon finds a new book series to binge. Mars gets a dose of humility thanks to a physical trait and teenage honesty. The ladies attempt to follow an outline. This time with emphasis on the cast of characters and significant events. Never fear, the general distraction and irrelevant tangents continue. Warning: they say “pussy” again (gag). To our viewers, yes, the video is junior-grade. Good news, we fixed it going forward! Enjoy.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com/

In this episode, Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste, Moon recounts her concert-going experience in Colorado. Mars admits to sugar-free treat consumption that ends with a public service announcement. This episode is full of exacerbated sighs and cringe as the ladies struggle to find enthusiasm for the central concept of the documentary; female orgasm (insert eye roll here). This show inspires a couple of f-bombs, and you’ll understand why when you listen.Photography | Stacy Kron: https://stacykroncreative.com/Art & Creative | Madison Harney, Nowen Creative: https://www.madisonharney.com

Welcome to The Gist Project with Moon and Mars!