457: Big Ball Curators
Summary
Hank and John discuss John’s new book, Hollywood Ending, and the exhaustion of signing 85,000 copies. They answer listener questions about quitting smoking, the science behind migraine auras, and why cartoons use Xs for eyes. The brothers also advise on handling a historic headstone, preserving Nerdfighter memorabilia, and whether ducks have ears, ending with a humorous debate on duck consciousness.
Topics discussed
Intro, turbeet joke, and author photo shoot
Hollywood Ending book signing and stats
Podcast time lag and questions for the future
Listener advice on quitting smoking and ADHD
Migraine auras and Hank's chemotherapy experience
Why cartoon characters have X's for eyes
What to do with a headstone found in the backyard
Sponsors: Quince and Shopify
Displaying Nerdfighter memorabilia and museum dreams
Do ducks have ears and the experience of being a duck
Maven Mars mission loss and AFC Wimbledon news
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