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Live From Mars

My Journey to Mars

Season 1, Ep. 1
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In the very first episode of Live from Mars, I (Alex, aka Mars) take you on a personal journey through the moments that ignited my lifelong passion for music. From early memories of childhood road trips fueled by Britney Spears to the Top 40 days of Z100 radio and the rise of social media, this episode is all about how music became more than just a hobby—it became a lifestyle. I recount my evolution from a devoted fan tracking pop charts and album rollouts to creating my own content, and the bold leap of finally showing my face on TikTok to build a connection with my community.


You’ll hear about the early days of my vinyl collection, the challenges of staying authentic in a rapidly changing social media landscape, and the birth of my popular series "Best, Worst, Fav" that propelled my journey as @vinylbymars. Through every step—from running a Britney fan account that caught her attention to the transformative power of Spotify playlists—this episode reveals the story behind the music, the passion, and the platform. Grab a record, settle in, and let’s kick off Live from Mars with a look at where it all began.

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  • 2. Breaking Down the Grammy Nominations: The Big Surprises and Snubs

    01:01:41||Season 1, Ep. 2
    Dive into Live from Mars with host Alex as we dissect the biggest music event of the year: the Grammy nominations! In this episode, Alex, known on social media as @vinylbymars, brings a fan’s excitement and a critic's eye to each nomination, discussing which artists and albums hit the mark and which may have missed. From Record of the Year to Album of the Year and beyond, Alex breaks down each category and gets candid about the unexpected snubs and surprises in the Grammy race. Plus, listeners weigh in with their thoughts, sharing hot takes on whether the Grammys nailed it or missed the mark. Don’t miss this Grammy-special episode—your inside look at this year’s most talked-about nominations!Check out Alex's social media at:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylbymarsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinylbymarsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6NiOrfN5V5P-99PiJ1qMASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/abm0896?si=7e73ab04df564b14Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vinylbymars