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Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 10 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 28 - 30We discuss the role selfishness plays in humanity's perpetuation, the Taumoeba demonstrate there is no end goal to evolution, and we experience the implications of adaptability by any means necessary. Our final episode of Season Two answers the one question we have been wondering since day one - will Rocky and Ryland succeed in their mission? Rachel and Michael join me in discussing Chapters 27 - 30 of Andy Weir's, Project Hail Mary. 00:00 Intro03:07 Ch. 2812:03 Ch. 2924:12 Ch. 3041:01 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Fo...2024-04-1441 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 9 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 25 - 27Michael and I are joined by his brother, Rafael, who we learn is a fan of Ryland Grace! I guess people like that do exist. Ryan Gosling is mentioned, and what would this podcast's identity be if we didn't discuss Stormlight Archives. We even talk a little bit about Project Hail Mary! (Twas an episode of side tangents).Chapters 25 - 27 are summarized in our penultimate episode of our reading of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:22 Welcome, second Sears!00:12:37 Ch. 2500:25:37 Ch. 2600:58:11 Ch. 2701:00:45 OutroWant to su...2024-04-041h 01Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 8 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 22 - 24The lights are out, and we are neck deep in Taumoeba waste. Certain characters demonstrate the dangers of dating coworkers (who knew it could be that explosive?), and I discover Michael Sears may be even more intense than Stratt...Rachel Schutes joins Michael and I through Chapters 22 - 24 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:58 Errors00:04:07 Ch. 2200:18:35 Ch. 2300:45:03 Ch. 2401:15:43 Concluding Thoughts01:20:25 OutroWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at readbetweenthespines_podcast on Instagram.2024-02-081h 20Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 7 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 19 - 21Finally! Someone to explain time dilation! Our guest host, Rahul, illuminates us on some of the more complicated sciences of space travel, and Lex enjoys the soapbox tangent she embarks on regarding her favorite subject, evolution. Rahul Bhakta joins Rachel and I in discussing Chapters 19 - 21 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. We find Rocky and Ryland planning their visit to Adrian's atmosphere, searching for yet another alien life form... astrophage's predator. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:58 Introducing, Rahul!00:04:56 Ch. 1900:26:43 Ch. 2000:44:44 Ch. 2101:15:20 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at pa...2024-01-141h 15Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 6 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 16 - 18We struggle to understand time and Mom points out how fast Ryland is running out of it. Pressured with the weight of his mission, Rocky and Ryland set out for a new planet - Adriaaaaaan! Haley, Shelly, and I (with a few guest appearances from our Episode 1 guest host!) grasp at straws during the science bits and rip on the story at the rest. Although Haley can barely stand the flashbacks, all in all, we enjoyed Chapters 16 - 18 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:59 Softball Mom/Daughter Reunion00:09:20 Ch. 1600:30:25 Ch. 172023-11-121h 17Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 5 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 13 - 15While Michael and I are joined by guest host, Trinity Hardy Stukey, Ryland Grace is busy getting a new roommate. As we continually follow Ryland's journey into the stars and into his past, we attempt to understand neutrinos and recognize this story's ode to companionship, in our discussion of Chapters 13 - 15 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir.Though guessing at future plotlines can be as probable as Ryland and Lokken's friendship, Trinity points out that some predictions, prove true.00:00:00 Intro00:01:55 Half-Time Reminisces 00:05:39 Ch. 1300:33:29 Ch. 1401:20:10 Ch. 1501:45:17 Outro + CreditsW...2023-10-291h 45Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 4 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 10 - 12Is there anything creepier than hearing a knock when you are convinced no one should be near you? Our brave Dr. Grace answers the door nevertheless, and we are introduced to another hero. It is also evident that sleep is necessary even in the midst of extraterrestrial meet and greets.Rachel, Chris, and I discuss the relationship between music, math, and human emotion, ponder the meaning of art without vision, and reflect on our own aging. Episode 4 covers Ch. 10-12 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Opening Thoughts00:06:04 Ch. 10 00:30:33 Ch. 112023-09-301h 26Read Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 3 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 7 - 9I'm sure none of us were shocked to discover aliens, this is a space book after all! But twice?! Join Keagan, Gabi, and I in uncovering just what Ryland saw when he encountered ANOTHER spaceship...12 lightyears from home. We also play, quite possibly, the most epic game of catch in the universe.Episode 3 covers Ch. 7 - 9 of Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir. 00:00 Intro01:51 Opening Thoughts05:48 Ch. 724:17 Ch. 837:31 Ch. 956:24 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a member at patreon.com/readbetweenthespines !Follow and message us at r...2023-08-2156 minRead Between the SpinesSeason 2, Episode 2 - Project Hail Mary: Chapters 4 - 6Welcome back, Michael, our beloved host from Season 1! Kim Campbell graces us with her bubbly and inquisitive nature as our second guest host of the season. This episode, Ryland's memory continues to return and shares the heart of his mission with us. Michael relates to Ryland through teaching, Kim questions the size of a cubic meter, and we all contemplate the true size of our galaxy, in our second episode covering Chapters 4-6 of Project Hail Mary. 00:00:00 Intro00:01:55 Thoughts So Far00:11:25 Ch. 400:36:48 Ch. 501:04:23 Ch. 601:45:28 Outro + CreditsWant to support? Become a...2023-08-041h 45