1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:10,000 Hello GZM fans! Welcome to the first ever episode of GZM Shows Fan a podcast, other than the trailer of course. 2 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:20,000 I would like to tell you guys that I didn't even think I was going to get 24 downloads of my podcast. 3 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:25,000 Like this is actually crazy. Never thought I'd get this much publicity just from a trailer. 4 00:00:25,000 --> 00:00:33,000 I mean I'm even a global podcast. There's one listener in New Zealand. Shout out to you if you're listening right now. 5 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:39,000 Yeah, I'm Declan, your guide to hold things Gen Z Media. 6 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:45,000 So like you heard in the trailer, every week I'll be diving into one GZM Shows, right? 7 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:53,000 And today I thought what better way to kick things off with the iconic, unexplainable disappearance of Mars Patel. 8 00:00:53,000 --> 00:01:01,000 Now I know that a lot of people here listening probably haven't heard this specific podcast. 9 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:05,000 But if you haven't, go listen to it right now because there will be spoilers. 10 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:10,000 But it is a very, very good podcast. I definitely recommend it. 11 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:16,000 So this show is a mix of like Mystery Adventure, all that kind of stuff. 12 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:22,000 So if you like like Stranger Things and the Goonies, Mars Patel is awesome. 13 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:26,000 So time to dive in. 14 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:36,000 Alright, so let's talk about the premise of Mars Patel. 15 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:42,000 The story begins with Mars, a kid who's a little impulsive but completely loyal to his friends. 16 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:51,000 Mars and JP, Caddy and Toothpick and the rest are just regular middle schoolers until things start getting weird. 17 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:55,000 Their friends, starting with Aurora and Jonas, begin to go missing. 18 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:59,000 And Jonas goes missing during a fire drill. 19 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:02,000 And they're not just missing, they're vanishing without a trace. 20 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:05,000 That's when Mars and his friends decide to investigate, 21 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:12,000 leading them into a web of secrets connected to the mysterious Oliver Pruitt and his mega corporation Pruitt Prep. 22 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:15,000 Now here's what really hooked me. 23 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:18,000 The show's immersive format. 24 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:24,000 Now just think about this, you literally feel like you were right there with Mars and his friends 25 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:28,000 from all that sound design and the perfect voice acting. 26 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:33,000 Remember that moment in episode 1 when Mars found that mysterious voicemail? 27 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:38,000 It immediately sets the tone. Eerie, adventurous and totally captivating. 28 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:41,000 And let's talk about Mars himself. 29 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:45,000 He's awesome because he's not your typical chosen one. 30 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:51,000 He's flawed, he makes mistakes, but that's what just makes him so relatable. 31 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:55,000 Plus his loyalty to his friends is seriously inspiring. 32 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:57,000 Who's your favorite character? 33 00:02:57,000 --> 00:03:00,000 Personally, I have a soft spot for JP. 34 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:04,000 He's hilarious and his dynamic with Mars adds so much heart to the story. 35 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:06,000 But it's not all about the characters. 36 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:08,000 There's the mystery. 37 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:10,000 Like what's really going on with Pruitt? 38 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:13,000 Is he a villain? A genius? Both? 39 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:16,000 And what's the deal with these kids disappearing? 40 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:20,000 By the time you get to the end of episode 1, you're left with so many questions. 41 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:23,000 And the twists? They're next level. 42 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:28,000 Without spoiling too much, let's just say the answers only lead to more mysteries. 43 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:30,000 It's so addictive. 44 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:35,000 One thing I love about GCM shows, and especially Mars Patel, is how they tackle real life themes. 45 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:39,000 Friendship, loyalty and standing up for what's right, it's all there. 46 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:41,000 In one beautiful package. 47 00:03:41,000 --> 00:03:48,000 And the way the story incorporates technology, ethics and even a little bit of sci-fi makes it so modern. 48 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:51,000 Plus the voice cast? Amazing! 49 00:03:51,000 --> 00:03:54,000 Did you know the kids were voiced by real kids? 50 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:57,000 It adds such a layer of authenticity. 51 00:03:57,000 --> 00:04:02,000 Before we wrap up, I want to introduce a weekly segment, Fan Spotlight. 52 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:07,000 Each week, I'll highlight a fan theory, favorite moment or character shout out. 53 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:10,000 This week, it's all about Oliver Pruitt. 54 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:15,000 What are your theories about him? Is he really as bad as he seems, or is there more to the story? 55 00:04:15,000 --> 00:04:20,000 Now if you know the answer, obviously you're not gonna... 56 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:30,000 I mean you can still email me about theories and stuff like that, but if you don't, you can email me at gzmshowsfan at gmail.com. 57 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,000 And I'll feature them in the next episode. 58 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:36,000 That's it for our first episode of GCM Shows Fan Podcast. 59 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:40,000 Thank you for joining me as we explored the unexplainable disappearance of Mars Patel. 60 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:44,000 Next week, we'll be talking about the second episode, so get ready. 61 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:50,000 Until then, keep listening, stay curious and remember, add Astra to the stars. 62 00:04:50,000 --> 00:05:06,000 See you next time.