"Civil War" released in theaters, so what did we think and did Sebastian see it? Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@za…

For one of the year's biggest trials, there's 42 questions you have to answer. We're not New Yorkers, so we're not the questionnaire's target audience, but we'll break down what the jurors in Donald Trump's criminal trial were asked. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Rya…

Three with shared madness! While Andrew is still away, the boys talk about the eclipse, how much they could see in California versus Massachusetts and if the hype was real. Then they discuss the trailer for "Joker: Folie á Deux" and what it means now that the lauded first film is growing into its own franchise. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonli…

All paths return to the Mouse. Matt talks about his latest theatre performances and woes of the work. Then we talk about the latest "Civil War" movie news, just as the film is about to be released in theaters. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) an…

No, we're not scraping the bottom of the barrel. Anyone expecting we review "The Room" might be disappointed, though for one of us this was his first viewing. We discuss the artistic value of the film and what good there is to be mined from it. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTub…

The upcoming movie "Civil War" has (some) of our attention. But in a politically fraught era, is this movie safe or does artistic freedom give it carte blanche despite the times? Then, the boys talk about the new mascot for one notable Santa Clarita high school. Here's what director Alex Garland told The Hollywood Reporter about his new film, out i…

En este episodio, Mariano Najles (co-fundador de Las Muns) y Àlex, charlan largo y tendido sobre los retos que tenemos las empresas que hemos cumplido diez años. En 2014, fundaron respectivamente sus empresas, y hemos ido de la mano desde entonces, desde que Mariano venía a entregar Las Muns personalmente, en bicicleta, a nuestros primeros eventos …

Smile and breathe. We endure the Republican response to the State of the Union featuring Sen. Katie Britt. Expect more of a review of "Dune: Part 2" during the commentary. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martin…

We do it again. One last time, perhaps. We provide commentary for the State of the Union, brought to you by Joseph Robinette Biden. Are we a week late? Indeed, but all presidential speeches are history anyway. Expect something of a review of "Dune: Part 2" during the commentary. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebasti…

Sebastian brings a new toy to the table to foretell the State of the Union and the remainder of the 2024 election. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (X) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (X) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork …

En este episodio de Life on Mars, entrevistamos a Paula Solanas Alfaro, periodista del diario ARA y escritora. Paula ha publicado su primer libro "El club de los unicornios", en el que hace una labor muy meticulosa, a la vez que necesaria, de escrutinio a ver qué hay más allá de las startups de alto crecimiento que tanto se han ensalzado en los últ…

Season Five of "Mars on Life" goes off with Customs and Border Patrol scam calls, Shen Yun, recollections of the New Hampshire primary and some election forecasting. Simply put, it's as classic of an episode as it can get. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on X and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira…

Ready for more? "Mars on Life" returns March 1. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyninja (Instagram) Artwork by Zachar…

Explore the power of AI in streamlining content creation and productivity in our latest podcast episode. We're joined by Clemens Rychlik from Bourbon, where he serves as COO, and the man behind the Barcinno newsletter, diving into how AI, including ChatGPT, is reshaping tasks like proofreading and SEO optimization. Clemens shares his insights on us…

En este episodio, Enric Gabarró (CEO & Co-founder de Picker) y Àlex intercambian errores que han cometido en sus respectivas empresas durante una hora. Enric publicó hace unos meses un thread de Twitter donde compartía los errores y aprendizajes que les hicieron cerrar Picker, una empresa con 1M de MAUs y que generaba 1.5M€ al mes en GMV. Luego, ha…

Prepare to navigate the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions with insider expertise as Dimitri Steinberg and Brian Flynn from Founder Partners join me, Àlex from MarsBased, for a riveting discussion. In the ever-turbulent market of dwindling venture capital and faltering tech stocks, our guests share invaluable wisdom from their impressive…

Las inteligencias artificiales que generan resúmenes de podcast son bastante deficientes, pero como estamos tan ocupados desarrollando software para nuestros clientes, es lo que hay. Además, nadie lee estas cosas, así que podríamos poner toneladas de Lorem ipsums y nadie se daría cuenta. O sí. Si es el caso, hacédnoslo saber. Lo mismo tenemos un pr…

Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey with Keyven Ferland of La Web Shop and uncover the raw and real narrative of a bootstrapped business's ascent. From the humble beginnings of a solo design freelancer to captaining a burgeoning Canadian Shopify and e-commerce development shop, Kevan doesn't hold back on the experiences that shaped his agency's su…

Welcome to the season finale and 200th episode of "Mars on Life." The boys are together one more time to play a game of chance for each of them to take over the discussion and let go of something on their chests, from the Mouse and copyright, to memoirs, to fandoms, to new podcasts and the term "Cali." We want to thank our listeners for continuing …

"Mars on Life" does the unthinkable. In a nod to the Quarantine Theatre Company, our cohosts are joined by Travis Sanders and Dave Thompson for a script read for this podcast's first Christmas Special. Put on your bat-seat belts for a reading of "Batman and Robin." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug…

For four seasons, Ryan Mancini has been an encyclopedia of thoughts, references, impressions and ideas. Time to see what else is behind the curtain and what makes him tick. And on his birthday, nonetheless. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Tw…

En esta conversación se discute el impacto de los cambios en el marketing y la generación de contenido. Se menciona la importancia de la reputación de marca, la resistencia al cambio y la posibilidad de un rebranding exitoso por parte de Twitter. También se plantea la posibilidad de que Twitter se convierta en una super app de comunicación. Se menc…

We've hit rock bottom: Matt and Ryan return one last time to talk about another terrible movie that is somehow trending (?) on Netflix, the 2014 Luc Besson sci-fi movie "Lucy." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and…

There's a new Toho-produced "Godzilla" film in town. What did we think? Can you do more with a movie about a monster that destroys things? And how about that pink atomic blast! Ah, different movie. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and …

What can you achieve as an entrepreneur without leaning on venture capitalist funding? How can we communicate more effectively in the modern work landscape? Today's episode is a deep dive into the riveting world of bootstrapped businesses, communication, and entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Amir Salihefendic, the CEO and founder of Doist. …

Time for another sensory experience on "Mars on Life," this time through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sources: "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau "Bread and Roses: Mills, Migrants, and the Struggle for the American Dream" by Bruce Watson "Be Realistic: Demand the Impossible" by Mike Davis Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow o…

Our cohosts are taking the week off, but they did not go without a special present under the turkey. A while back, we discussed Buzzfeed and one of its tantalizing(!) quizzes "Which Type of Bread Are You?" Well, which is it? We asked you a question! To take the quiz, beware all ye who enter: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mathewguiver/which-type-of-bread…

Journalist and podcast host Pete D. Camarillo returns to discuss author and Angeleno Charles Bukowski, what we all think of him and his conflicted legacy. We talk specifically about his novels, “Post Office,” “Factotum,” “Women,” “Ham on Rye,” “Hollywood” and “Pulp.” Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Sch…

Vamos a tocar temas sensibles con Violeta Garín y Núria Aguado, cuyos backgrounds se basan en el tech 4 good o el emprendimiento social. Empezamos con los valores éticos en el mundo de los negocios, los actores de los ecosistemas, el papel de las business schools, si emprender es un tema de ricos o no, tiempos favorables vs. tiempos desfavorables, …

In our latest miniseries’ finale, our cohosts conclude "Fear of Falling" and go over all of "Chapter 6: The Next Great Shift": Discovering the True Elites Rediscovering the "Others" Special thanks to Sebastian for helping make this iteration of "The Falling Middle Cast" possible. Hope to see you soon, buddy. — RAM Social media:Mars on Life: @marson…

Also known as "Vidya Games 3," the boys talk about a wildly popular game from 1998, LucasArts' "Grim Fandango." Play that rusty anchor. Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠⁠Seabass⁠⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitte…

In this week's second installment, our cohosts conclude Chapter 5 with the final two sections: The War Against Softness Yuppie Guilt Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Artwork by Zachary Erberich (@zacharyerbericha…

Brace yourselves for a riveting dialogue with Francesc Font Cot, the dynamic serial entrepreneur who co-founded Incapto Coffee, Nubelo, and Bandit. We uncover the raw truth behind the glitz and glamour of startup life and explore the harsh reality that only two out of 10 startups survive. Francesc, with his decades of experience, offers a rare pers…

In this week's first installment, our cohosts read over the following segments of Chapter 5: Feminism and Class Consolidation The Consumer Binge The Embrace of Affluence Social media:Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and InstagramRyan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram)Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTubeArtwork by Za…

The last Beatles song has been released. Our Fab Four talk about "Now and Then." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter) Matt Fernandez: @matt_fern (Twitter) and @thewoodseyni…

En este episodio, nuestro CEO Àlex empieza en una tangente con Aleix Valls (CEO @ Liquid Lab) y de ella no salen hasta prácticamente medio episodio, sobre desarrollo de negocio en agencias. La idea era hablar de innovación y todas sus variantes (open innovation, corporate venturing, transformación digital y demás) pero empezaron hablando de las ven…

In this week's second installment, our cohosts read over the introduction and first segment of "Chapter 5: The Yuppie Strategy": The Polarization of America Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Artwork by Zachary Erb…

The Mars on Life Halloween special brings Andrew and Ryan together to at long last review the 2001 David Lynch surrealist masterpiece about the City of Angels, "Mulholland Drive." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Tw…

In this week's first installment, our cohosts conclude Chapter 4 with the final two sections: Permissiveness vs. Traditional Values The Poor and the Permissive State And with reading the opening of "Chapter 4: The 'New Class': A Bludgeon for the Right." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (T…

It has been one year since the death of Mike Davis. Californian, educator, activist and writer, he left a long list of books detailing America's working class, the myths and realities of Los Angeles, the global proletariat, climate change, urbanism and ecology. We take a look through his books, talk about his career and what his legacy means in an …

In this week's second installment, our cohosts read over the following segments of Chapter 4: The New Right and the New Class Permissiveness: The Crime of the New Class Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Artwork by…

In this week's first installment, our cohosts read over the following segments of Chapter 4: The Neoconservatives and the New Class A Cunning Sort of Treason Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Andrew Martinez: @andrewomartinez (Twitter) Artwork by Zach…

Ryan and Drew talk about the news of the moment coming out of the Middle East, the news industry's response and how social media has fueled hate in the wake of this intense conflict. We also talk about how we have responded to this moment and what people should do when absorbing verified, reliable information about what's happening. To read the boo…

In this week's second installment, our cohosts conclude Chapter 3 with the final section: An Ancient Antagonism And with reading the opening of "Chapter 4: The 'New Class': A Bludgeon for the Right." Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: …

Hablamos con nuestro amigo Franc Carreras, que conocimos en un Startup Grind Barcelona allá por 2014, sobre el trabajo asíncrono. Sin pelos en la lengua, esta entrevista mutua deja aprendizajes por parte de Franc y de Àlex sobre el trabajo asíncrono: protocolo, cómo hacer las comunicaciones, tips de liderazgo, aprendizajes dolorosos, cagadas y algú…

In this week's first installment, our cohosts read over the following segments of Chapter 3: The Stereotype on the Screen Beyond the Stereotype Reasons for Anger Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Artwork by Zachar…

With our special guest, Khash Sajadi, the founder and CEO of Cloud 66, we're unlocking the story of a technology that transformed the world of software deployment. Imagine a world where developers are freed from the drudgery of repetitive tasks. Cloud 66 began as a solution to that exact problem, and Khash takes us on a journey from the early days …

It's worse than mediocre: Matt and Ryan conduct another film discussion, this time returning to "The Exorcist" franchise and review one of the worst sequels of all time, "The Exorcist II: The Heretic." To hear Ryan and Sebastian's review of "The Exorcist III" from Season 1, our show's first Halloween episode, listen to it here. Social media: Mars o…

In this week's second installment, our cohosts read over the first two segments of "Chapter 3: The Discovery of the Working Class": "Middle Americans" in the Media The Blue-Collar Stereotype Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠…

In this week's first installment, our cohosts conclude Chapter 2 with the final two sections: Middle-Class Childraising: Ambivalence and Anxiety The Revenge of the Lower Class Social media: Mars on Life: @marsonlifeshow on Twitter and Instagram Ryan Mancini: @mancinira (Twitter) and @manciniryan (Instagram) Sebastian Schug: ⁠Seabass⁠ on YouTube Art…