Stories from the edge of possibility—from the people preparing to call Mars home.
Because the next great migration won’t be across oceans—but planets.
Dr. Dianne McGrath, Australia
Dr. Dianne McGrath has lived a life defined by curiosity — from growing up in the Australian Outback to sailing around the world and volunteering for a one-way trip to Mars. In this episode, Joe explores her journey through adventure, isolation, and discovery — and how the lessons she’s learned about sustainability, courage, and wonder connect life on Earth to life among the stars.
140 million miles away never felt closer.
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Meet the Host
Follow along with our host, Joe Sweeney, as he dives into the minds of those who dream of life on Mars, from pioneers to tourists, exploring the challenges and hopes of humanity's next great adventure.