Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2026-06-06
Books mentioned on What Are We Replacing the ISS With? With Ariel Ekblaw
Other mentions in this episode (6) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Take Me to Your Leader
“In my latest book, Take Me to Your Leader, I actually explore what's possible in this universe given the universal laws of physics. If the aliens are out there, the laws of physics will dictate how they find us. I also narrated the audio book, so I'm duly informed that the audio book and the print version are available now”
Passing 2001, a Space Odyssey
“If you think about like a typical ring, like 2001 Space Odyssey. Typical. Typical. 2001 in the movie.”
Passing Mars
“And he wrote a book called Mars. Then he wrote a book Mars as an abode of life. Then he wrote another book called Mars and its canals.”
Passing Mars as the abode of life
“Then he wrote a book Mars as an abode of life.”
Passing Mars and Its Canals
“Then he wrote another book called Mars and its canals. And everyone is thinking there's life on Mars.”
Passing The War of the Worlds
“And then HG Wells heard about this, then he wrote War of the Worlds. With Martians coming and sucking our brains out.”