Getting High on the Universe's Supply

About this episode

Moiya and Connie discuss space-grown plants and the search for extraterrestrial life while engaging in a drinking game.

Moiya and Connie talk about plants grown in space, the accuracy of Matt Damon's poop potatoes in The Martian, and how astronomers look for plants on other planets... all while playing a special sort of drinking game. Messages Thanks for answering our Merch Interest Survey ! Become a star and join the patreon at  patreon.com/palebluepod ! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on  PayPal   Listen to Dreaming Against the Machine every Tuesday Find Us Online Website:  palebluepod.com Patreon:  patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter:  twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram:  instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier.  @GoAstroMo , Website:  moiyamctier.com Host Connie Gibbs.  @constar24 Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website:  mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website:  shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website:  evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and her best friend ConStar demystify space one topic at a time with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Moiya McTier, Connie Gibbs

Topics covered

• plants in space
• astronomy
• space exploration
• drinking games
• The Martian

Keywords

• space
• plants
• astronomy
• The Martian
• drinking game

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pale Blue Pod, Multitude

Books & works: The Martian

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