455: The Grocery Store Baseball Theory
Summary
Hank and John discuss John’s new novel, *Hollywood Ending*, and answer listener questions about earthshine, excess basil, and mending family rifts. They also debate their political nemeses, explain why photons don’t collide, and share news on Mars laundry tech and AFC Wimbledon.
Topics discussed
Intro and John Green's new book Hollywood Ending
Crazy first draft endings and spoiler etiquette
Listener question: Earthshine and moonlight history
Basil plants, grocery store theories, and nemeses
Sponsors: Quince and Shopify
Advice: Mending a relationship with your mom
Science: Why light particles don't bounce off each other
Cultural differences between the US and UK
Listener question: What to do with your tongue at the dentist
News: Mars laundry tech, AFC Wimbledon, and Guinea
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