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In this episode of Dear Hank and John, the brothers discuss John getting his very first starred Booklist review for his upcoming adult novel, Hollywood Ending, and reflect on the strange trajectories of their careers, from empty middle school auditoriums to custom soaps on thegood.store. They tackle listener questions on the science of collagen and skin creams, the astrophysical math behind how far a million miles actually is in various reference frames, how an atheist might approach reading a late grandmother's Bible, why wind turbines have three arms, and navigating geography from Estonia to Kaliningrad. The episode closes with updates on Ollie's social media conundrum, a brilliant accidental movie title, and the latest news from Mars and AFC Wimbledon.
The hosts greet listeners, joke about John’s writing chair, and set a light‑hearted tone for the episode.
John shares his first starred review from Booklist Magazine, discussing the book’s themes and his excitement.
A listener asks about sold‑out tour tickets; the brothers offer travel options and livestream suggestions.
John reveals their charity soap business, describing custom scents and the quirky nature of their ventures.
A listener asks about collagen usage; the brothers explain science, myths, and personal experiences.
The hosts answer a question about how to read the Bible, recommending resources and discussing narrative structure.
A child’s curiosity about windmill blades leads to a discussion of turbine design and efficiency.
The brothers humorously navigate a listener’s questions about Estonia, correcting map misconceptions and sharing facts.
The hosts give a brief recap of AFC Wimbledon’s recent matches, expressing hope for improved performance.
John and Hank welcome listeners and set the stage for the episode.
Hank reflects on how his perception of characters has evolved over time.
Hank contrasts his childhood reactions with his adult understanding of the story.
First Review of Hollywood Endingstory
The guest shares the very first starred review from Booklist Magazine for his upcoming adult novel, Hollywood Ending, reading excerpts about its exploration of Warhol and celebrity.
Cosmic Speed and a Million Milesdata
The host calculates how long ago a million miles would be across different reference frames, from 40 days at Earth's equator rotation down to just a couple of hours orbiting the Milky Way.
The Best Book of the Bibleinsight
The guest explains that the Bible is a book of books with narrative challenges, recommending the Book of Job as the best narrative in the Old Testament.
Why Wind Turbines Have Three Armsinsight
The host explains that wind turbines use three blades to eliminate excessive wobble and noise while maintaining affordability and structural balance.
Geography Confusion Over Kaliningraddebate
A discussion about European geography leads to a humorous realization about Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave on the Baltic Sea bordering Lithuania and Poland.
Brokeback Mountain Alternative Titlestory
The hosts marvel at a fan-submitted Reddit post featuring the movie poster for Brokeback Mountain with the accidental title Back Country Pass.
“I only reviewed a few books that I really, really wanted to succeed. And I would always try to craft just the perfect little, this is good stuff.”
“The Bible is more narrative than many sacred texts.”
“The only thing worse than an empty middle school auditorium is a full middle school auditorium that's full of people who don't know who you are.”
“And you have it, to be fair, I think our two best chances were created by our center back, Ryan Johnson.”
“I absolutely do encourage people to reread books that they loved when they were younger.”
“And I'm like, that's so different from how I understand this part of the story now.”
“I love rereading books because the, the words are the same, but I'm so different.”
“And as they say in our hometown, don't forget to be awesome.”
How can I be part of John’s Book tour if tickets are sold out in my area? What is going on with collagen? How long ago is “a million miles ago”? How do I read The Bible? Why do windmills have three arms? Will John or Hank ever do an event in Northern Europe? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected] Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn Produced for Hank and John Green by Complexly See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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