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Joshua Luna
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Mars Luna, the Sixth Dimension's "cosmic prince", "space alien singer" and Pop R&B artist enlists his favorite earthlings Joshua Luna (Josh), Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) and Holokahiki Toves (Holo) to break down the Cosmic Chronicles (Mars Luna's discography) from beginning to present and share stories that relate to each project's main concept.

  1. Cosmic Cowboy - Cosmic Crossroads

    May 26

    Cosmic Cowboy - Cosmic Crossroads

    Going through a transitionary period is a grieving process. On the fifth "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage",  Joshua Luna (Josh) recaps the third "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" songs "Answer Your Call" and "Time" from the double-single "Cosmic Cowboy". The episode covers: - "Cosmic Cowboy" Song Breakdowns: "Answer Your Call," "Time" - Vegas to Nashville transition process - Kalihi to Mililani, Mililani to Vegas and Vegas to Nashville transition parallels - 2027 Project Photoshoot -Nashville updates and first impressions If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua Holokahiki Toves:  Youtube - @holokahikitoves Instagram - @holokahikitoves Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kainalu Kamai: Instagram - @nalumonphotography X - @hawaiianoppa Tiktok - @hawaiian_oppa

    38 min
  2. The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna (Side B) - Shedding Skin

    Apr 23 ·  Bonus

    The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna (Side B) - Shedding Skin

    In life, you rediscover yourself over and over again. On the fourth "Bonus Episode" of “The Podcast Formerly Known ML Backstage”, Joshua Luna (Josh) brings back Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) to recap the second "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" song poems "Limbo" and "Star Crossed", the Kona Low Storms in Hawaii, how proximity and access shapes our perspectives and worldviews, how we navigate changes with confidence, and who we're becoming as we evolve. Peep the link in my bio to listen to or watch the full episode! - Kona Low Storms in Hawaii on March and April 2026 - "Side B"  Song Breakdowns: "Limbo", "Star Crossed" - How does proximity and access shape our perspectives and worldviews? - How do we navigate changes with confidence, calm and ease? - Who are you becoming as you evolve? If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua Kainalu Kamai:  Instagram - @nalumonphotography  X - @HawaiianOppa  Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa  Discord - @HawaiianOppa

    57 min
  3. The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna (Side A) - For The Love Of The Game

    Mar 26 ·  Bonus

    The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna (Side A) - For The Love Of The Game

    2026 is full of transitional music for a transitional year. This this artist era is "The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna." Definitely inspired by Prince. On the third "Bonus Episode" of "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage",  Joshua Luna (Josh) recaps the first "Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" song poems "See It Through" and "Let Me Out". The episode covers: - "Side A" Song Breakdowns: "See It Through," "Let Me Out" - "The Artist Formerly Known As Mars Luna" Concept and Disclaimers - Prince Inspiration - Spotify & Apple Music SEOs - Is history sacred or is it a concept? If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua Holokahiki Toves:  Youtube - @holokahikitoves Instagram - @holokahikitoves Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kainalu Kamai:  Instagram - @nalumonphotography  X - @HawaiianOppa  Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa  Discord - @HawaiianOppa

    34 min
  4. Returning Guest - Moon.Gee / Introducing - SECONDSET

    Feb 27 ·  Bonus

    Returning Guest - Moon.Gee / Introducing - SECONDSET

    This is the most ambitious episode ever done on "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage." On the second "Bonus Episode",  Joshua Luna (Josh) brings back  Angelo Munji (Angelo) to talk about his boy band SECONDSET and a few of its members hopped on the podcast! The episode covers: - SECONDSET origins - "WAVs" song breakdown - "ntg." song breakdown - upcoming singles - social media's role in pushing creativity and art forward. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua Angelo Munji (Moon.Gee):  Instagram - @apmoongee X: @apmoongee Tiktok: @apmoongee SECONDSET:  Instagram - @secondsetofficial  Tiktok - @secondsetofficial

    46 min
  5. 2026 - The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

    Jan 30 ·  Bonus

    2026 - The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

    In honor of the transitional season of Joshua Luna's life, this podcast is now "The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage." Fat shoutout to Prince. On the first "Bonus Episode",  Joshua Luna (Josh) recaps Holokahiki Toves (Holo)'s November 2023 Vegas Vlog "the more things change, the more they stay the same" as he reflects on some of the topics covered that resurfaced three years later as he prepares to embark on the biggest change of his life this year. The episode covers: - Holokahiki's November 2023 Vegas Vlog: "the more things change, the more they stay the same." - what changes are needed to be made in order to grow. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! The Podcast Formerly Known As ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua Holokahiki Toves:  Youtube - @holokahikitoves Instagram - @holokahikitoves Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kainalu Kamai:  Instagram - @nalumonphotography  X - @HawaiianOppa  Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa  Discord - @HawaiianOppa

    27 min

  6. 12/21/2025

    Coda - In Every Ending, There's A New Beginning

    This is the last ML Backstage Episode of 2025. On the fifty seventh episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh)  recap Mars Luna's EP "Coda" , a final Mars Luna 2025 recap, transitioning from Mars Luna, whether detachment helps your mental and emotional state, and how to detach healthily from people or things you love. The episode covers: - a final Mars Luna 2025 recap - "Coda" Song Breakdowns (Afraid [Reggae PERSEVERANCE 21], This Time [OG Acoustic Sunrise Version 14], Till Death Do Us Part [Start The Fire 15], DO 4 LOVE [OG Version 22], Look Up To You [Used To 18]) - Transitioning from Mars Luna into something new - Detachment benefits for your mental and emotional state - Detaching healthily from people or things you love - Upcoming Music Updates (TBD) If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua

    42 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Captain's Log - Mars Luna Reflections

    Shoutout to Star Trek. On the fifty sixth episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh)  recap Mars Luna's EP "Captain's Log" , Captain's Log origins, Star Trek references, favorite Mars Luna moments and the main lessons learned this year . The episode covers: - Captain's Log origins and Star Trek references - "Captain's Log" Song Breakdowns (Don't Need To Wonder [Wolverine 20], The Villain 2 [OG Version 19], 3 AM [Acoustic Version 18], Therapy Session [Love Hotline 20], Over Again [OG Version 20]) - Favorite Mars Luna moments - Lessons learned in 2025 - Upcoming Music Updates (Coda) If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua

    45 min

  8. 10/17/2025

    Other Side - The Greener Grass

    Is the grass greener where you water it? On the fifty fifth episode of ML Backstage,  Mars Luna and Joshua Luna (Josh) brought back Holokahiki Toves (Holo) and Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) to recap Mars Luna's "Final Voyage" outro and alternative ending"Other Side", Josh's Nashville Trip, Holo's Hawaii Trip, Nalu's Seattle Trip, turning Mars Luna into a fictional character, ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, and whether the grass is greener where you water it . The episode covers: - Josh's Nashville Trip Recap, Holo's Hawaii Trip Recap, and Nalu's Seattle Trip - "Other Side" Song Breakdown - turning Mars Luna into a fictional character - ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence - whether the grass is greener where you water it. - Upcoming Music Updates (Captain's Log) If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, give us a 5 star rating and share this episode with your friends and family! ML Backstage is brought to you by Sixth Dimension Enterprise. Follow us on Social Media: Mars Luna:  Instagram - @itsmarsluna  Threads - @itsmarsluna X - @itsmarsluna  Facebook - @itsmarsluna Tiktok - @itsmarsluna  Twitch - @sixthdimensionenterprise  Discord - @sixthdimensionenterprise Youtube - @itsmarsluna Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.itsmarsluna.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: Mars Luna  Apple Music: Mars Luna Joshua Luna:  Instagram - @lunabjoshua Threads - @lunabjoshua Tiktok - @lunabjoshua Holokahiki Toves:  Youtube - @holokahikitoves Instagram - @holokahikitoves Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.holokahikitoves.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kainalu Kamai:  Instagram - @nalumonphotography  X - @HawaiianOppa  Tiktok - @Hawaiian_Oppa  Discord - @HawaiianOppa

    45 min
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Mars Luna, the Sixth Dimension's "cosmic prince", "space alien singer" and Pop R&B artist enlists his favorite earthlings Joshua Luna (Josh), Kainalu Kamai (Nalu) and Holokahiki Toves (Holo) to break down the Cosmic Chronicles (Mars Luna's discography) from beginning to present and share stories that relate to each project's main concept.

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  • Creator
    Joshua Luna
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joshua Luna
  • Show Website
    ML Backstage