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Red Planet Live

Ashton Zeth

Booking Overview

A space-exploration interview and video broadcast focused on Mars, featuring planetary scientists, space-policy experts, commercial-space leaders, engineers, educators, and Mars-analog researchers. PR agencies could credibly pitch specialized aerospace executives, planetary scientists, space-policy advocates, robotics and engineering founders, and workforce-development leaders; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial technical, institutional, or program leadership credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 27.7k subscribers

Instagram: 9.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mstoltz@marssociety.org

jburk@marssociety.org

webmaster@marssociety.org

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Host

Ashton Zeth - Host and moderator for the Mars Society’s Red Planet Live broadcast, leading discussions about Mars exploration, space technology, human settlement, and related scientific and policy issues.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Planetary scientists, space-policy specialists, commercial-space and aerospace executives, Mars-analog researchers, robotics and engineering leaders, technical educators, and advocates with direct institutional or program leadership experience.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of aerospace, space-policy, research, education, or technology organizations, Direct participation in Mars-analog missions or other relevant field programs, Development of space technologies, robotics, engineering programs, or workforce initiatives, Recognized expertise in NASA policy, planetary science, or human space exploration

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Thomas - Space Psychology, Isolation, Crew Experience, Field Operations, And The Human Factors Of Mars-analog Missions.

Trevor Jahn - Living And Working At A Mars-analog Station In The Canadian High Arctic, Field Science, Isolation, Crew Dynamics, And Operating In Extreme Environments.

Ferdinand Orbino - Technical Education, Workforce Development, Industry Partnerships, And The Proposed Moon-mars Analog Station.

Joydeep Harza - Workforce Development, Technical Education, Industry Partnerships, And Preparing Students For Aerospace, Robotics, And Engineering Careers.

James Burk - A Moon-mars Analog Station Partnership With South Seattle College, Workforce Development, Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, And Aerospace Education.

Recent Topics

Science, Space Exploration, Mars Exploration, Space Policy, Aerospace Engineering

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Red Planet Live
:

Flashline Crew 19: Mars in the Arctic

September 30, 2026

Flashline in the Arctic: Inside Mars on Earth with Crew 19What is it really like to live and work at one of the most remote Mars analog stations on Earth?In this episode of Red Planet Live, we go inside the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) on Devon Island in the Canadian High Arctic with Crew 19 members Trevor Jahn and Dr. Laura Thomas.The conversation explores the realities of isolation, field science, crew dynamics, and operating in an environment that can serve as an analog f...

Pacific NW Moon-Mars Analog Station Announcement

September 17, 2026

James Burk & Dr. Brown of South Seattle College join Red Planet Live to discuss new partnership agreement to build a Moon-Mars analog station in the Seattle area at South Seattle College.Joydeep Harza, who leads a federal program at South Seattle College advancing technology, R&D, and prototyping capabilities, and Ferdinand Orbino, Workforce Instruction Dean, join Red Planet Live to discuss workforce development opportunities at the college. Together, they’ll explore how hands-on tech...

Dex Hunter-Torricke

August 18, 2026

Dex Hunter-Torricke joined Red Planet Live to discuss SpaceX, Mars, AI, and how world-changing technology stories shape the future.Dex cautions our audience with the possibilities of AI on our future economy and the over-arching effects on humanity's quality of life. Dex is leading the charge on regulating AI for equitable outcomes for the entire world through his work with Center for Tomorrow.https://www.centerfortomorrow.com/https://dexhuntertorricke.com/

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Red Planet Live
:

How do I get in touch with Red Planet Live?

Red Planet Live is hosted by Ashton Zeth. Its publicly listed emails are mstoltz@marssociety.org, jburk@marssociety.org, and webmaster@marssociety.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Red Planet Live?

The publicly listed emails for Red Planet Live: mstoltz@marssociety.org, jburk@marssociety.org, and webmaster@marssociety.org.

How many listeners does Red Planet Live have?

Podseeker estimates Red Planet Live reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Red Planet Live?

Red Planet Live typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Planetary scientists, space-policy specialists, commercial-space and aerospace executives, Mars-analog researchers, robotics and engineering leaders, technical educators, and advocates with direct institutional or program leadership experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership of aerospace, space-policy, research, education, or technology organizations; Direct participation in Mars-analog missions or other relevant field programs; Development of space technologies, robotics, engineering programs, or workforce initiatives. Recent guests include Laura Thomas, Trevor Jahn, and Ferdinand Orbino.

How hard is it to get booked on Red Planet Live?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Red Planet Live cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Space Exploration, Mars Exploration, Space Policy, and Aerospace Engineering. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mstoltz@marssociety.org

jburk@marssociety.org

webmaster@marssociety.org

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