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Empowering Creators: How Patreon Transforms Fans into Supporters
Welcome back to the show. Today we’re exploring Patreon, the platform that’s turning fans into patrons and helping creators make a living. As CBS Sunday Morning reports, “Patreon is giving artists a safety net,” allowing musicians, podcasters and cartoonists to earn steady monthly incomes. Since its launch in 2013, co-founders Jack Conte and Sam Yam have grown the site to support over 100,000 creators and 3 million patrons. Musician Amanda Palmer reflects, “My fans have more power than any label ever did,” showing how even a one-dollar pledge can fund an album. Comic artist Zach Weinersmith adds, “This isn’t just money—it’s...
2025-06-09
01 min
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
When will space be cheap? (featuring Zach Weinersmith)
Daniel and Kelly chat with Zach Weinersmith about rockets and the upside and pitfalls of a potential future space economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-05
55 min
Short Wave
Should Humans Live On Mars?
As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent four years researching what life on Mars would look like if we did it anytime soon. In their book A City On Mars, they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it...
2025-04-21
14 min
Short Wave
Should Humans Live On Mars?
As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent four years researching what life on Mars would look like if we did it anytime soon. In their book A City On Mars, they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it...
2025-04-21
14 min
Global Warming is Real
Living on Mars: Utopia or Fool’s Paradise? | Review of City on Mars
Reviewing A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith The notion of colonizing Mars often sounds like a thrilling adventure, but let’s hit the brakes on that rocket ship for a moment. Right off the bat, we tackle the idea that Elon Musk’s vision of a bustling Martian colony is, to put it mildly, a touch delusional. As we delve into the complexities of what it would actually mean to settle on another planet, we confront the sobering reality that space isn't just a hop, skip, and jump away; it’s a harsh...
2025-04-08
05 min
The Podcast Browser
A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith - Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations
Podcast: The world, the universe and us (LS 51 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith - Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize ConversationsPub date: 2024-09-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAs the heated race to settle humans on Mars continues, is it really a good idea? And what are the biggest challenges to making interplanetary life a reality?These are the questions Kelly and Zach Weinersmith explore in their book, A City on Mar...
2025-02-23
17 min
Scales Of Success Podcast
#16 - Mars Myths, Money, and Hard Truths with Zach Weinersmith
Is Mars our next home—or just a sci-fi fantasy? In today’s episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Zach Weinersmith, co-author of A City on Mars, who breaks down the real challenges of space colonization, from floating toilets to international law. He also shares his journey as a creator, navigating social media shifts, monetizing art, and balancing humor with deep research. If you think space travel is just around the corner, this episode might change your mind.Zach Weinersmith is a celebrated cartoonist, author, and science communicator best known for his webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMBC...
2025-02-05
58 min
Foresight Institute Radio
Zach Weinersmith | A City on Mars
Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular geek webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He writes popular science books with his wife Kelly, including the recent Hugo award-winning A City on Mars. His work has been featured by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Forbes, Science Friday, Foreign Policy, PBS, Boingboing, the Freakonomics Blog, the RadioLab blog, Entertainment Weekly, Mother Jones, CNN, Discovery Magazine, Nautilus and more. Key HighlightsThe future of space governance is explored, focusing on rocketry, space settlements, international law, and challenges like closed-loop ecology and human reproduction.Zubrin's "The Case for...
2025-01-17
52 min
Wild Green Streams for Ecological Fiends
Space Colonies are Really Interesting (and probably miserable) ft. SMBC's Zach Weinersmith
Rhett and Brian talked to Zach Weinersmith about his webcomic series, SMBC, closed loop/space colony ecology, and why a space colony would probably be a miserable place to live. The space topics listed are focuses of his latest book, A City on Mars! Get cool stuff and power this pod at: patreon.com/wildgreenmemes Read SMBC Comics: https://www.smbc-comics.com/ Read A City on Mars: https://www.amazon.com/City-Mars-settle-thought-through-ebook/dp/B0BWH5YYTR/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hiRPkoAEps9PEifuWZqI0uya36d94AtXo8_ZTEQELjsxT2q9LfPgv9QIkVTwtfg8.37XwbYAfkjayYxuLH1_IuDvc0314ANqvZzllyCQDYZ8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=680586948383&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9011613...
2024-12-17
1h 00
Short Wave
Should Humans Live On Mars?
As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent the last four years researching what this would look like if we did this anytime soon. In their new book A City On Mars, they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it might...
2024-11-13
14 min
Short Wave
Should Humans Live On Mars?
As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars. Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent the last four years researching what this would look like if we did this anytime soon. In their new book A City On Mars, they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it might...
2024-11-13
14 min
The world, the universe and us
A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith - Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize Conversations
As the heated race to settle humans on Mars continues, is it really a good idea? And what are the biggest challenges to making interplanetary life a reality?These are the questions Kelly and Zach Weinersmith explore in their book, A City on Mars. The pair have been shortlisted for the prestigious Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, and ahead of the winner's announcement, New Scientist books editor Alison Flood meets with all six shortlisted authors.In this conversation, Kelly and Zach dive into the potential and the perils of building a sustainable human colony...
2024-10-01
17 min
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
What Elon Musk Isn't Telling You About Colonizing Mars w/ Zach Weinersmith
Join my mailing list https://briankeating.com/list to win a real 4 billion year old meteorite! All .edu emails in the USA 🇺🇸 will WIN!Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?The allure of a fresh start on a new planet has captivated humans for a very long time, and now, public figures like Elon Musk are trying to make it a reality. But should we? Is it even possible? And how would life on Mars even look like? ...
2024-06-30
1h 04
Hub Podcasts
Hub Dialogues: Kelly Weinersmith on a city on Mars and the uncertain future of settling space
Kelly Weinersmith, biologist and popular science writer, discusses her award-winning book (co-authored with Zach Weinersmith), A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public...
2024-05-29
35 min
80k After Hours
Highlights: #187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a “space bastard”
This is a selection of highlights from episode #187 of The 80,000 Hours Podcast.These aren't necessarily the most important, or even most entertaining parts of the interview — and if you enjoy this, we strongly recommend checking out the full episode:Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a “space bastard”And if you're finding these highlights episodes valuable, please let us know by emailing podcast@80000hours.org.Chapters:A potted history of space exploration (00:00:23)Why space settlement (probably) won't make us rich (00:06:07)What happens to hum...
2024-05-28
26 min
Breaking Math Podcast
Can We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach Weinersmith (Part 2)
In this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf interviews Zach Weinersmith, a cartoonist and writer, about the feasibility and implications of space settlement. They discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding space colonization, including the idea that it will make us rich, mitigate war, and make us wiser. They explore the potential of the moon and Mars as settlement options, as well as the concept of rotating space stations. They also touch on the physiological effects of space travel and the need for further research in areas such as reproduction and ecosystem design. The conversation explores the challenges and implications of human settlement...
2024-05-28
34 min
Breaking Math Podcast
Can We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach Weinersmith (Part 2)
In this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf interviews Zach Weinersmith, a cartoonist and writer, about the feasibility and implications of space settlement. They discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding space colonization, including the idea that it will make us rich, mitigate war, and make us wiser. They explore the potential of the moon and Mars as settlement options, as well as the concept of rotating space stations. They also touch on the physiological effects of space travel and the need for further research in areas such as reproduction and ecosystem design. The conversation explores the challenges and implications of human settlement...
2024-05-28
34 min
Breaking Math Podcast
Can We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach Weinersmith
In this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf and Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book, A City on Mars, which takes a humorous look at the challenges of building a Martian society. He explores the misconceptions and myths surrounding space settlement and the feasibility of colonizing Mars. He argues that space is unlikely to make anyone rich and that the idea that space will mitigate war is unsupported. He also discusses the potential benefits and limitations of settling on the Moon and Mars, as well as the technical challenges involved.Follow Zach Weinersmith on his website and Twitter...
2024-05-21
32 min
Breaking Math Podcast
Can We Survive on Mars? Hot Tips with Zach Weinersmith
In this conversation, Autumn Phaneuf and Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book, A City on Mars, which takes a humorous look at the challenges of building a Martian society. He explores the misconceptions and myths surrounding space settlement and the feasibility of colonizing Mars. He argues that space is unlikely to make anyone rich and that the idea that space will mitigate war is unsupported. He also discusses the potential benefits and limitations of settling on the Moon and Mars, as well as the technical challenges involved.Follow Zach Weinersmith on his website and Twitter...
2024-05-21
32 min
80,000 Hours Podcast
#187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a "space bastard"
"Earth economists, when they measure how bad the potential for exploitation is, they look at things like, how is labour mobility? How much possibility do labourers have otherwise to go somewhere else? Well, if you are on the one company town on Mars, your labour mobility is zero, which has never existed on Earth. Even in your stereotypical West Virginian company town run by immigrant labour, there’s still, by definition, a train out. On Mars, you might not even be in the launch window. And even if there are five other company towns or five other settlements, they’re n...
2024-05-14
3h 06
Leveraging Thought Leadership
Space Dreams: Reality Check | Kelly and Zach Weinersmith | 568
In this episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast, host Bill Sherman dives into the realities of space settlement with Kelly Weinersmith, biologist and adjunct assistant professor at Rice University, and Zach Weinersmith, comic artist and author. Known for their book "Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything," the Weinersmiths have recently released "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?"—a book that raises tough questions about the feasibility and ethics of colonizing new worlds. The episode uncovers some hard truths behind th...
2024-05-12
51 min
The Nation Podcasts
What Elon Musk Won’t Tell You About Settling Mars w/ Zach Weinersmith | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Zach Weinersmith to discuss the impracticalities of space colonies some interested parties keep forgetting to mention.Zach Weinersmith co-wrote A City On Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? with Kelly Weinersmith. He also makes the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2024-03-28
1h 03
Tech Won't Save Us
What Elon Musk Won’t Tell You About Settling Mars w/ Zach Weinersmith
Paris Marx is joined by Zach Weinersmith to discuss why building space colonies will be much more difficult than the space billionaires want us to believe. Zach Weinersmith co-wrote A City On Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? with Kelly Weinersmith. He also makes the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.
2024-03-28
1h 03
Let's Learn Everything!
58: Kelly & Zach Weinersmith, Mars Ecology, and Space Communes
What would a man-made ecosystem look like on mars? Just how complicated could it possibly be? And are the human and societal issues just as complicated? Science communicators and authors Zach and Dr. Kelly Weinersmith ask and answer all of these questions and more!Check out: A City on Mars!The Weinersmith's article on Frontier Mythology and SpaceThe Weinersmith's paper in the journal Space Policy on Space CommunesBeaWolfSaturday Morning Breakfast CerealTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:30) Mars Ecology(00:47:28) Space Communes(01:11:59) OutroSupport us with...
2024-03-14
1h 16
Why? with Emma Kennedy
Could we really live on Mars?
Humanity has always been fascinated by the prospect of living on another planet – and our nearest neighbour is the prime candidate. Could we create livable space on Mars? What would we take with us? How would our lives be different? And how would human society change? As climate change and war make the question more urgent, we ask: Could humans really live on Mars? Anna Machin talks to Why?’s first husband-wife duo, A City on Mars authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, about life for the first Martian settlers. • “People talk about Mars as a backup...
2024-03-14
30 min
Casual Space
A City on Mars with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Kelly and Zach Weinersmith make their triumphant return to Casual Space sharing their new book, “A City on Mars.” Beth asks Kelly and Zach to spill the beans about everything they’ve learned and extensively researched regarding space settlements. In doing their research Kelly attended numerous space conferences, while Zach spent numerous hours reading memoirs. Then they presented balanced serious content with humorous interjections, in perfect Weinersmith co-author style! This FUN conversation talks about the cultural differences in space history, wit...
2024-03-07
51 min
Emerging Form
Episode 107: Kelly and Zach Weinersmith on How to Write a Debunking Book That's Upbeat and Funny
When Kelly and Zach Weinersmith proposed a book on colonizing Mars, they had no idea that halfway through their research they’d change their position. Their title says it all: A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? What happens when two people who eschew conflict find themselves in a position of dashing people’s dreams about space? In this light-hearted episode we talk about their research process, how they organized crazy amounts of information, their collaborative processes, negotiating critique with each other, how to make hard science more...
2024-03-07
33 min
Reversing Climate Change
317: Will Space Settlements Save Us from Climate Calamity?—w/ Zach & Kelly Weinersmith, authors of A City on Mars
Off-world settlements are sometimes proposed as an insurance policy for Earthlings. Or as an escape for the super-rich. Is it actually either of those things? How should we be considering humanity's relationship to the cosmos and off-world civilization? And is the Overview Effect worth a damn?On today's episode of the Reversing Climate Change podcast, Nori carbon removal marketplace Cofounder Ross Kenyon is joined by Zach Weinersmith and Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, science educators and authors all. Zach is also the person behind the long-running internet comic SMBC (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal). They are the authors of the...
2024-03-07
53 min
FUTURES Podcast
Space Settlements on Mars w/ Kelly & Zach Weinersmith
Authors Kelly Weinersmith & Zach Weinersmith share their insights into the challenge of building settlements on Mars, how extended periods in extra-terrestrial environments would impact our body and mind, and how international space law needs to be updated if we are to become a multi-planetary species. Dr. Kelly Weinersmith received her PhD in Ecology at the University of California Davis, and is an adjunct faculty member in the BioSciences Department at Rice University. Kelly studies parasites that manipulate the behavior of their hosts, and her research has been featured in The Atlantic, National Geographic, BBC World, Science, and Nature...
2024-02-26
1h 00
Worker and Parasite
A City on Mars by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
In this episode, Jerry and Stably discuss A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith. The hosts discuss the parallels between space settlement and other forms of human endeavor, emphasizing the mixture of curiosity, ambition, and practical considerations that drive humanity to venture into the unknown.The conversation touches on the metaphorical comparison of space exploration to buying a hot tub—an act that may be motivated by personal desire, perceived benefits, or simple enjoyment. However, the hosts emphasize the unique ex...
2024-02-16
44 min
SETI Live
"A City on Mars" with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal) set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren’t so sure it’s a good idea. Space technologies and space business are progressing fast, but we lack the knowledge needed to have space kids, build space farms, and create space nations in a way that doesn’t spark conflict back home. In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmar...
2024-01-30
32 min
Read Beat (...and repeat)
“A City on Mars” by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Race into space? Not so fast, say Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, the husband-and-wife team whose book, A City on Mars, lays out some of the challenges that face space settlements on the Moon, Mars or wherever man (and woman) might be heading in the future.Space may look more promising with all the problems on Earth but while there may not be pollution on Mars, there are plenty of issues to face before relocating to space. Kelly’s a biologist while Zach’s an artist who provided the many cartoons and illustrations in the book. The two admi...
2024-01-26
25 min
The Lawfare Podcast
Chatter: "A City on Mars," with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Outer space is back in style. For the first time in decades, NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Millionaires are exiting the atmosphere on a regular basis. And Elon Musk says humans may land on Mars to set up settlements by 2030. But would mastering space be worth it?In their new book, “A City on Mars,” co-authors (and spouses) Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith argue that it’s probably not. From biology to engineering to international law, they charmingly survey the many charms and dangers that space inevitably entails, with pictures to boot. For this w...
2024-01-25
1h 22
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon Edition
Chatter: "A City on Mars," with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Outer space is back in style. For the first time in decades, NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Millionaires are exiting the atmosphere on a regular basis. And Elon Musk says humans may land on Mars to set up settlements by 2030. But would mastering space be worth it?In their new book, “A City on Mars,” co-authors (and spouses) Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith argue that it’s probably not. From biology to engineering to international law, they charmingly survey the many charms and dangers that space inevitably entails, with pictures to boot. For this w...
2024-01-25
1h 22
Chatter
"A City on Mars," with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Outer space is back in style. For the first time in decades, NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Millionaires are exiting the atmosphere on a regular basis. And Elon Musk says humans may land on Mars to set up settlements by 2030. But would mastering space be worth it?In their new book, “A City on Mars,” co-authors (and spouses) Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith argue that it’s probably not. From biology to engineering to international law, they charmingly survey the many charms and dangers that space inevitably entails, with pictures to boot. For this w...
2024-01-25
1h 22
Riskgaming
Astronauts all lie, but the biggest lie is that we will colonize Mars (Zach Weinersmith, Part 1 of 2)
Colonizing Mars has gone from the speculative fiction section of the bookstore right into the halls of Congress. Entrepreneurs led by Elon Musk have made “Occupy Mars” a tagline, and companies the Earth over are exploring the logistics of settling humans across the Moon and Mars. But what’s the true viability of a Mars settlement plan? Do we have the technology and legal systems in place to make this one-time fiction a reality? Popular cartoonist and author, Zach Weinersmith, wrote “A City On Mars” alongside his wife Kelly Weinersmith to explore that very question...
2024-01-24
26 min
Riskgaming
Why a Mars settlement could never be a libertarian paradise (Zach Weinersmith, Part 2 of 2)
The current drive for a Mars colony revolves around two central axes: one is a fear of existential risk and the other is a search for existentialism. On the former, philosophers and probabilists remain deeply concerned about humanity’s Achilles heel: that our entire existence depends on the sustenance of a single blue dot in the Milky Way. Humanity’s fate is fundamentally tied to this single rock, which gives little redundancy from an asteroid strike, nuclear winter, or pandemic. At the same time, many entrepreneurs hear a rallying cry when they think about a Ma...
2024-01-24
25 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show
944: Zach Weinersmith | Out-of-This-World Hurdles to Colonizing Mars
What hurdles must humanity face before it can inhabit the final frontier? A City on Mars co-author Zach Weinersmith is here to ground us with the facts. What We Discuss with Zach Weinersmith: How tethered to reality are Elon Musk's grand plans for the human colonization of Mars? Shouldn't we focus on ensuring the sustainability of our current world before investing in centuries-long efforts to squeeze life out of a dead planet? With current technology, how well can human bodies be protected against prolonged exposure to radiation, extreme temperature fluctuation, and lesser gravity on the Red...
2024-01-23
1h 27
Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews
Best Middle-Grade Books of 2023 with Zach Weinersmith
Our Best Books of 2023 coverage continues on this special episode featuring Zach Weinersmith, author of Bea Wolf (First Second, March 21). This cheeky retelling of the first part of Beowulf, illustrated by Boulet, is one Kirkus’ Best Middle Grade Books of 2023. Then young readers’ editors Laura Simeon and Mahnaz Dar discuss their approach to collaborating on this year’s middle grade list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-12-05
51 min
The Show About Science
A City on Mars with Zach Weinersmith
What it would really entail to conquer the relentless Martian elements, engineer a thriving, self-reliant biosphere, and craft life-preserving abodes within the alien realms of lava tubes?Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He, along with his partner in science, Kelly Weinersmith, have just published a new book entitled, 'A City on Mars', which explores the science behind settling the Red Planet.In this episode of The Show About Science, Zach and Nate delve into the monumental challenges of constructing a metropolis on the Mars.Learn mo...
2023-12-01
26 min
Ramis Books Library
A City on Mars | Book Summary
*Watch Video Summary in Youtube* - https://youtu.be/Np8Bp3atebY Authors - Kelly Weinersmith & Zach Weinersmith Publisher - Penguin Press *Buy Your Book* - https://amz.run/7Mqq "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?" is a book written and narrated by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith The book, which is a #1 New Release in Comic Strips, humorously explores the challenges and considerations surrounding humanity's pursuit of settling in space. The authors, known for their bestselling book "So...
2023-11-25
30 min
Factually! with Adam Conover
Why You Don't Actually Want to Live on Mars with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
The prospect of human life on Mars, once a science fiction fantasy, now seems increasingly plausible. But does actually warrant being anything other than a fantasy? This week, Adam speaks with Dr. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, authors of A City on Mars, to discuss the practicalities of becoming a space-faring species, the challenges that lie ahead, and whether it's even a good idea to begin with. Find Zach and Kelly's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/
2023-11-15
1h 02
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Kelly and Zach Weinersmith on Building Cities on the Moon and Mars
There is an undeniable romance in the idea of traveling to, and even living in, outer space. In recent years, a pragmatic justification has become increasingly popular: the Earth is vulnerable to threats both natural and human-made, and it seems only prudent to spread life to other locations in case a disaster befalls our home planet. But how realistic is such a grand ambition? The wife-and-husband team of Kelly and Zack Weinersmith have tackled this question from a dizzying number of angles, from aeronautics and biology to law and psychology. The result is their new book, A City on M...
2023-11-13
1h 24
The Numlock Podcast
Numlock Sunday: Zach Weinersmith talks A City on Mars
Austin, Texas, readers, I’m at the Texas Book Festival today. Come on by and say hey at my panel (11:15 at the Capitol) and signing (in the signing tent, after)!By Walt HickeyWelcome to the Numlock Sunday edition.This week, I spoke to Zach Weinersmith, who with his wife Kelly Weinersmith wrote the brand new book A City On Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?, which is out this week. I loved this book. I’ve been looking forward to it f...
2023-11-12
30 min
The Climate Pod
Outer Space Won't Save You From Climate Change (w/ Zach Weinersmith)
Wouldn't it be nice if we could just escape to space? Just go live on Mars and leave all our Earthly problem behind. Despite the enthusiasm for space settlement, a lot of very big questions need to be answered before we can consider leaving this planet behind. And a lot of these questions, according to authors Dr. Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith, aren't really turning up good answers. The Weinersmiths are the best-selling husband and wife writing team that have a new book out, A CITY ON MARS: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we...
2023-11-08
1h 07
Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & Physics
A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? by Zach Weinersmith, Kelly Weinersmith
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671576 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Author: Zach Weinersmith, Kelly Weinersmith Narrator: Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith, Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 19 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: * THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * “Helpfully pulls back the curtain on so...
2023-11-07
10 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? by Zach Weinersmith, Kelly Weinersmith
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671576to listen full audiobooks. Title: A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Author: Zach Weinersmith, Kelly Weinersmith Narrator: Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith, Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 19 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: * THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * “Helpfully pulls back the curta...
2023-11-07
11h 19
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A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? by Zach Weinersmith, Kelly Weinersmith
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671576 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Author: Zach Weinersmith, Kelly Weinersmith Narrator: Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith, Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 19 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: * THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * “Helpfully pulls back the c...
2023-11-07
10 min
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A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? by Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/671576to listen full audiobooks. Title: A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Author: Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith Narrator: Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith, Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 19 minutes Release date: November 7, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody Publisher's Summary: * THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scientific American’s #1 Book for 2023 * A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Times Best Science and Environment Book of 2023 * “Helpfully pulls back the curtain on so...
2023-11-07
11h 19
The Protagonist Podcast
Bea Wolf and friends in Bea Wolf (comic 2023)
Description First-time guest Zach Weinersmith joins Joe to talk about the graphic novel Bea Wolf. Written by Zach Weinersmith with art by Boulet, the story is a middle-grade retelling of the epic poem Beowulf. There are adorable child protagonists, an evil adult named Mr. Grindle, and prose that begs to be read-aloud. Support Patreon Show Notes Bea Wolf – Amazon Link Zach Weinersmith – Wikipedia Boulet – Wikipedia Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal – Zach Weinersmith Website
2023-11-06
1h 06
EconTalk
Zach Weinersmith on Space Settlement and A City on Mars
Loss of taste for most foods, vision problems, loss of muscle mass and bone density. In light of these and the many unpleasant our outright dangerous effects of space travel on human physiology, science writer and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith wonders: When it comes to the dream of space expansion, what exactly do we hope to gain? Listen as he and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss his new book (co-authored with Kelly Weinersmith) A City on Mars, which offers a hard-nosed yet humorous look at the sobering and lesser-discussed challenges involved in building space settlements. Topics include the particular problems posed b...
2023-11-06
1h 03
Era Of Geek
Zach Weinersmith on Bea Wolf
In this episode, we hear from cartoonist, writer and do-er of many things, Zach Weinersmith.Zach gives us an insight into his latest creation, Bea Wolf, a graphic novel retelling of Beowulf. Zach shares some of the thought processes behind the project and how it came into creation.We explore the ideas behind some of his other works, including a sneak peek at an upcoming project.And as is traditional, we take a look back into his past, where do his geek culture roots lay and how did he become the successful cartoonist we know...
2023-03-23
1h 07
EconTalk
Zach Weinersmith on Beowulf and Bea Wolf
Tolkien read it as a tale about mortality. The poet David Whyte said it was a metaphor for the psychological demons deep in our minds. And that, insists the cartoonist and writer Zach Weinersmith, is precisely Beowulf's appeal: Its richness opens the door to endless interpretation. Listen as the author of Bea Wolf, a graphic novel for children based on the Old English poem, speaks with EconTalk's Russ Roberts about poetry in general, Beowulf in particular, whether we should require students to memorize poems, and the value of stories for children even without a moral lesson.
2023-03-13
1h 03
The FantomCast
Welcome to the Fantom Cast! - Bitter Root and Open Borders
FANTOM HAS A PODCAST! Leah & Raven tackle their backlog of books and give their first Book Reports. In this episode, Raven tackles anti-black racism, Black excellence, and representation in Sci-Fi/Fantasy narratives in BITTER ROOT by David Walker, Chuck Brown, & Sanford Greene from Image Comics. Leah takes on an interesting argument in the form of a dense nonfiction graphic novel in OPEN BORDERS by Bryan Kaplan & Zach Weinersmith from :01 First Second. Find these titles and more at fantomcomics.com! For any further information about stock and product, please contact FantomHQ@fantomcomics.comTalk to us! S...
2021-02-17
1h 16
Sped up Rationally Speaking
Rationally Speaking #102 - Zach Weinersmith on His "SMBC" Webcomic
This episode features special guest Zach Weinersmith, author of "Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal," a popular webcomic about philosophy and science. Zach clarifies his position in the ongoing "philosophy vs. science" fight, poses a question to Julia and Massimo about the ethics of offensive jokes, and discusses BAHFest, his "Bad Ad Hoc Hypotheses" conference lampooning evolutionary psychology and his movie "Starpocalype." Somehow along the way, the three take a detour into discussing an unusual sexual act. Sped up the speakers by ['1.0', '1.11', '1.07']
2021-01-02
47 min
Free Thoughts
The Case for Open Borders (with Bryan Caplan & Zach Weinersmith)
Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith join the show today to talk about their non-ficton graphic novel; Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration.American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens.Why is immigration a horrible injustice that no one seems to be talking about? Why do we...
2019-11-29
55 min
The Economics Detective
Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith
Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith both return to the podcast to discuss their new, non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. (more…) Subscribe to Economics Detective Radio on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher. The post Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith appeared first on The Economics Detective.
2019-11-11
00 min
Podcast – The Economics Detective
Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith
Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith both return to the podcast to discuss their new, non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in … Continue reading Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith → The post Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith appeared first on The Economics Detective.
2019-11-11
00 min
Economics Detective Radio
Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith
Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith both return to the podcast to discuss their new, non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that...
2019-11-11
57 min
Economics Detective Radio
Open Borders with Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith
Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith both return to the podcast to discuss their new, non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. American policy-makers have long been locked in a heated battle over whether, how many, and what kind of immigrants to allow to live and work in the country. Those in favor of welcoming more immigrants often cite humanitarian reasons, while those in favor of more restrictive laws argue the need to protect native citizens. But economist Bryan Caplan adds a new, compelling perspective to the immigration debate: He argues that opening all...
2019-11-11
57 min
The New Liberal Podcast
Open Borders ft. Bryan Caplan & Zach Weinersmith
Economist Bryan Caplan and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith join the show to discuss their new book Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. We discuss the economic arguments for and against open borders, various ethical views on open borders, and why graphic novels are an effective way to communicate ideas. If you enjoy the podcast please rate and subscribe, and consider supporting us at Patreon.com/neoliberalproject. Patrons get access to exclusive bonus episodes, our sticker-of-the-month club and community Slack. Become a supporter today! Follow us at: https://twitter.com/ne0liberal https://www.instagram.com/realneoliberal/ Facebook
2019-11-11
55 min
Cato Event Podcast
Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration
In their new graphic nonfiction book Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration, authors Bryan Caplan and Zach Weinersmith turn the heated public debate over immigration on its head by proposing a radical and controversial solution: open borders. Caplan argues that opening all borders would practically eliminate absolute poverty worldwide and usher in a booming worldwide economy―greatly benefiting all of humanity, including Americans. With a clear and conversational tone, exhaustive research, and vibrant illustrations by Zach Weinersmith of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal fame, Open Borders makes the case for unrestricted immigration in a new format sure to spark li...
2019-11-04
00 min
Casual Space
Soonish with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
Beth, Kelly and Zach have way too much fun geeking out about: Whether or not we would put an Elon Musk- invented NeuroLink implant in our brains… How Kelly and Zach had to really focus on only 10 technologies for their book, “Soonish” Kelly’s extreme fear of being bored and her many career achievements from bugs to asteroids…and how she keeps parasites in her ice cubes in her kitchen freezer sometimes (not really). Asteroid mining and the future of accessing raw materials while we’re traveling in space How Zach captures his cleverness all in one (single-panel) cartoon ...
2019-09-19
1h 05
Physical Attraction
Announcing 100th Episode "What Is Physics" Competition, with FABULOUS PRIZES
Physical Attraction: 100th Episode Competition Physical Attraction is the podcast focused on physics, science and technology – and we’re about to reach a very big milestone when our 100th episode releases later on this year. To celebrate, we’re hosting a special competition with FABULOUS PRIZES. To enter, you need to send us your answer to the question “What is physics?”, either in written form, or (even better) recorded by you on some suitable equipment. Ideally, entries will be more than a few sentences long and no longer than 1000 words / ten minutes spoken audio, although ex...
2019-02-05
04 min
Comic Lab
Special guest Zach Weinersmith
Webcomic veterans Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar welcome webcomics star Zach Weinersmith of SMBC, cerator of BAHfest, and author of several books including Soonish. They discuss how to know when a comic is "done" — and when it it overworked. Zach talks about having a font designed to mimic his hand-lettering — and why it was worth the expense. Then, the folks discuss when it's time to quit one's day job to do cartooning full time — and that there's no shame in having one in the first place . BUT FIRST: Dave puzzles over the inherent bizarreness of the Smurfs. Sh...
2018-07-05
1h 09
Ri Science Podcast
Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything – With Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
What will the world of tomorrow be like? Kelly and Zach Weinersmith give us a snapshot of the transformative technologies that are coming soon(ish), from space elevators to origami robots, and explain how they will change our world in astonishing ways — maybe for the better, maybe for the worse. Kelly Weinersmith is a Huxley Fellow at Rice University in the BioSciences Department. She studies how host behaviour influences risk of infection with parasites and cohosts Science... Sort Of, one of the top 20 natural science podcasts. Zach Weinersmith is the cartoonist behind the popular geek webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal.
2018-04-30
1h 28
Book Shambles
Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
The final Author Extra we recorded at BAHFest, Robin chats to Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, authors of the graphic novel Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. They chat about reusable rockets, why Google Glass failed, augmented reality, medical breakthroughs and lots more! Support the show at patreon.com/bookshambles
2018-04-22
36 min
The Innovation Show
Soonish Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything
Space Elevators, Asteroid Mining, Buckets of programmable matter, à la carte physical features and printable houses. We are joined by authors of 'Soonish', Dr Kelly and Zach Weinersmith. Dr Kelly Weinersmith works in the BioSciences department at Rice University, and is the co-host of Science . . . Sort Of, a top-rated science podcast. Her research has been featured in the Atlantic, National Geographic and BBC World. Zach Weinersmith is the creator of the popular webcomic, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. His work has also been featured in a variety of publications, including the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, S...
2018-04-21
37 min
Podcast – The Economics Detective
Emerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith
This episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve … Continue reading Emerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith → The post Emerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith appeared first on The Economics Detective.
2018-01-12
00 min
The Economics Detective
Emerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith
This episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. To quote the book’s description, In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what’s coming next–from robot swarms t...
2018-01-12
00 min
Economics Detective Radio
Emerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith
This episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. To quote the book's description, In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what's coming next--from robot swarms to nuclear fusion powered-toasters. By weaving...
2018-01-12
55 min
Economics Detective Radio
Emerging Technologies with Zach and Kelly Weinersmith
This episode of the podcast features two guests, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith. Zach is the author of SMBC Comics, a popular webcomic that sometimes deals with advanced concepts in science, philosophy, economics, and other fields. Kelly is a professor in the Biosciences department of Rice University. Together they co-authored Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. To quote the book's description, In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and noted researcher Dr. Kelly Weinersmith give us a snapshot of what's coming next--from robot swarms to nuclear fusion powered-toasters. By weaving their own...
2018-01-12
55 min
EconTalk
Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith on Soonish
Ecologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith--creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal--talk with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about their new book, Soonish--a look at cutting-edge and not-quite cutting edge technologies. The Weinersmiths speculate about everything from asteroid mining to robotic house construction to the nasal cycle and how the human body and medicine might be transformed in the future. They discuss the likelihood of some really crazy stuff coming along and changing our lives as well as the possible downsides of innovation.
2018-01-01
1h 10
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Award-Winning Cartoonist & Bestselling Author Zach Weinersmith Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file, the celebrated cartoonist, writer, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling non-fiction book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Zach Weinersmith, took a break to rap with me about writing a research-intensive book with his wife, the difference between nerds and geeks, and how he draws inspiration for his many creative projects. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Za...
2017-12-19
29 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Award-Winning Cartoonist & Bestselling Author Zach Weinersmith Writes: Part Two
In Part Two of this file, the celebrated cartoonist, writer, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling non-fiction book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Zach Weinersmith, took a break to rap with me about writing a research-intensive book with his wife, the difference between nerds and geeks, and how... Listen to episode
2017-12-19
24 min
Soonish
A Space Shuttle Isn't Cool. You Know What's Cool? A Space Elevator (Soonish on Soonish)
Episode 2.05 of Soonish, the podcast, is all about Soonish, the book! Host Wade Roush interviews Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, the husband-and-wife team behind the new book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. Kelly Weinersmith is a parasitologist at Rice University and co-host of the podcast Science…Sort of, and Zach Weinersmith is the creator of the wildly popular Web comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. Their book is a funny, fast-paced, loving-but-skeptical look at coming engineering advances that could transform domains like space travel, robotics, and medicine. The episode also features a story about Space Shut...
2017-12-15
55 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Award-Winning Cartoonist & Bestselling Author Zach Weinersmith Writes: Part One
Celebrated cartoonist, writer, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling non-fiction book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Zach Weinersmith, took a break to rap with me about writing a research-intensive book with his wife, the difference between nerds and geeks, and how he draws inspiration for his many creative projects. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Zach is best known for his popular we...
2017-12-12
26 min
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Award-Winning Cartoonist & Bestselling Author Zach Weinersmith Writes: Part One
Celebrated cartoonist, writer, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling non-fiction book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Zach Weinersmith, took a break to rap with me about writing a research-intensive book with his wife, the difference between nerds and geeks, and how he draws inspiration for his many creative... Listen to episode
2017-12-12
21 min
Physical Attraction
Zach Weinersmith on Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything
We have a special guest on the show today: I’m excited, are you excited? It’s Zach Weinersmith. Zach is the creator of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, which I’m sure many of you love and enjoy. He created the Bad Ad-Hoc Hypotheses festival where people give ludicrous solutions to genuine scientific problems. And with his amazing wife Kelly Weinersmith, hosted a podcast, the Weekly Weinersmith, and wrote a book – Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies that Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything. This book deals with the future of space travel, programmable matter, nuclear fusion, all kinds of emerg...
2017-12-08
1h 19
The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How Noted Scientist & Bestselling Author of ‘Soonish’ Dr. Kelly Weinersmith Writes
The noted research scientist, top 20 podcast host, and co-author of the instant New York Times bestselling book Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, took a timeout from her book tour to talk with me about the importance of good writing in the sciences, what it’s like to write a book with your husband, and finding time to be a writer and a mom. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start gett...
2017-11-07
44 min
Flash Forward
Easy Bake Organs
This episode we take on a future full of bioprinted replacement organs. You asked for more hopeful futures, this is about as hopeful as they get! We start by hearing a bit about what the current organ donation market is like from Christine Gentry, who donated a kidney to a stranger. Then we talk to Dr. Anthony Atala, the Director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine and of the world’s leading regenerative medicine specialists. Dr. Atala has implanted organs grown from the cells of patients themselves in clinical trials. Then Kelly and Zach W...
2017-10-31
32 min
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
Parasites w/ Kelly Weinersmith
Cara chats with Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, co-author of "Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything." They talk about her work as a biologist and ecologist, focusing on parasitic agents that manipulate host behavior. Then the conversation shifts to her new book (co-written with her husband, Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic creator Zach Weinersmith). You should read it. It's really good.
2017-10-31
1h 25
PW Radio
Zach Weinersmith on Soonish | Influential Books by Women - PW Radio Show 248
Author and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book with Kelly Weinersmith, ‘Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.’ Then, Publishers Weekly editorial director Jim Milliot explores the Women's National Book Association's lists of influential books by American women.
2017-10-20
47 min
PW Insider
PW Radio 248: Zach Weinersmith and Influential Books by American Women
Author and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith discusses his new book with Kelly Weinersmith, ‘Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.’ PW editorial director Jim Milliot explores the Women's National Book Association's lists of influential books by American women.
2017-10-20
00 min
Where Free Audiobook Come to Life
Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything Audiobook by Dr. Kelly Weinersmith
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 306584 Title: Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything Author: Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith Narrator: Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, Joseph May Format: Unabridged Length: 08:54:40 Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Penguin Books LTD Genres: Science & Technology, Technology & Engineering Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Soonish by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, read by Kelly Weinersmith and Joseph May. What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why don't we have a lunar colony already? In this witty and entertaining...
2017-10-17
8h 54
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & Technology
Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything by Zach Weinersmith, Dr. Kelly Weinersmith
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/306584 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything Author: Zach Weinersmith, Dr. Kelly Weinersmith Narrator: Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, Joseph May Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 17, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Soonish by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, read by Kelly Weinersmith and Joseph May. What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why don't we have a lunar colony already...
2017-10-17
05 min
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & Technology
Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything by Zach Weinersmith, Dr. Kelly Weinersmith
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/306584to listen full audiobooks. Title: Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That Will Improve and/or Ruin Everything Author: Zach Weinersmith, Dr. Kelly Weinersmith Narrator: Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, Joseph May Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 54 minutes Release date: October 17, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Soonish by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, read by Kelly Weinersmith and Joseph May. What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why don't we have a lunar colony already? In...
2017-10-17
8h 54
Rationally Speaking Podcast
Rationally Speaking #195 - Zach Weinersmith on "Emerging technologies that'll improve and/or ruin everything"
This episode features Zach Weinersmith, creator of the philosophical webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, and the co-author (with his wife Kelly Weinersmith) of the new book Soonish: 10 Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything. Julia and Zach talk about which new technology is the most likely to happen, which would be most transformative, and which would pose the most risk to the world. Also, has our society become too risk-averse? And what are the main bottlenecks to technological development?
2017-10-15
50 min
The Wallet Inspectors
CASE 0002: Zach Weinersmith
Zach Weinersmith is an American cartoonist, author, and entrepreneur, best known for the hugely successful webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. Check out his new book:Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Purchase the Gentleman's Single-use Unlubricated Monocles here!
2017-08-31
15 min
Mecenas FM
153: Evento vegano y cómics
Buenos días a todos y bienvenidos a una nueva entrega de Mecenas FM, el podcast en el que hablamos de crowdfunding. Hoy hablamos de noticias y campañas interesantes sobre una feria vegana en Madrid y un creador de cómics en Patreon. Empezamos con tres noticias interesantes. En primer lugar sobre el videojuego Ancient Cities con campaña en Kickstarter. En segundo lugar celebramos el éxito de Capital Cell con más de 4 millones recaudados. Y para acabar repasamos las claves del crowdfunding inmobiliario. También resolvemos la duda de José que nos pregunta sobre el IVA en las imp...
2017-07-29
29 min
Mecenas FM
124: Juguetes y libros
Buenos días a todos y bienvenidos a una nueva entrega de Mecenas FM, el podcast en el que hablamos de crowdfunding. Hoy hablamos de noticias interesantes y dos campañas increíbles sobre juegos para niños y sobre libros. Y además resolvemos una duda de oyente. Empezamos con dos noticias interesantes. La primera es una noticia que alerta sobre la posibilidad de que exista blanqueo de capitales a través de crowdfunding. La segunda, del diario El País, destaca el gran éxito de la campaña de COCORO en Verkami, unas bragas que absorben la regla. Y como s...
2016-12-03
32 min
What Should We Draw
Episode 32: Sleight of Ham (w/ Zach Weinersmith)
If you’re listening to this episode of the podcast and your name is Justin Pierre James Trudeau. FUCK YOU. Put on a goddamn shirt and come fight us this instant. If you’re name ISN’T Justin Pierre James Trudeau, welcome! Today on What Should We Draw, Nathan and Caldwell are joined by cartoonist and BAH Fest founder Zach Weinersmith for a unusually intelligent conversation about DMV Cheat codes, the secret lives of koalas, and an in-depth strategy guide for making mermaids a reality. Best bring a towel, cause this episode gets both wet AND wild. Seriously though...
2016-10-12
34 min
Friendly Atheist Podcast
Ep. 1 - Zach Weinersmith, Cartoonist at Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
You know Zach Weinersmith from his brilliant and hilarious webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. In our debut episode, we talk to Zach about where he draws his inspiration from, why there's so much interest in his Kickstarter projects, and why on earth he learns math for fun. You can check out Zach's latest book, Augie and the Green Knight: A Children's Adventure Book, right here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2014-12-07
28 min
Inquiring Minds
40 Zach Weinersmith - Baby Catapulting and Other Great Terrible Hypotheses
There's nothing quite as satisfying as a really good joke. Someone has made a clever new connection between two mundane things that we've all encountered—and suddenly we have a lovely "aha" moment. We find it funny.That sense of revelation accompanying a good joke or comic is very similar to what many scientists experience when they finally figure out a great explanation for some kind of previously unknown phenomenon. But don't take it from us. Take it from the scientifically-trained author and illustrator Zach Weinersmith (née Weiner), creator of the popular webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMB...
2014-06-27
57 min
Rationally Speaking Podcast
Rationally Speaking #102 - Zach Weinersmith on His "SMBC" Webcomic
This episode features special guest Zach Weinersmith, author of "Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal," a popular webcomic about philosophy and science. Zach clarifies his position in the ongoing "philosophy vs. science" fight, poses a question to Julia and Massimo about the ethics of offensive jokes, and discusses BAHFest, his "Bad Ad Hoc Hypotheses" conference lampooning evolutionary psychology and his movie "Starpocalype." Somehow along the way, the three take a detour into discussing an unusual sexual act.
2014-02-23
50 min
The Weekly Weinersmith
Weekly Weinersmith on hiatus until January 2014
As you have probably noticed, Weekly Weinersmith updates have been few and far between in the past few months. I really love doing this podcast, but this is the last year of my PhD and I have had to prioritize my dissertation experiments, manuscript writing, and applying for postdoc positions. I was hoping I would still have time to podcast, but my schedule simply isn’t allowing it. The experiment ends and all of my postdoc applications are due by early January, so our intention is to start back up again around that time. Zach and I look forward to...
2013-10-14
03 min