Superhero Science: StarTalk Live! With Charles Liu
In this live Special Edition of StarTalk recorded at Guild Hall in East Hampton, Neil deGrasse Tyson, comedian Chuck Nice, former soccer pro Gary O'Reilly, and astrophysicist Charles Liu explore the real physics behind superhero powers. They discuss Superman's physiology, X-ray vision, wormholes and warp drive, invisibility, quantum effects like tunneling, entanglement, and many-worlds, and how these ideas appear in comics and films. The conversation ends with reflections on quantum physics, the limits of human intuition, and why embracing unanswered questions is central to science and culture.
#831: Frank Miller, Comic Book Legend - Creative Process, The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City, 300, and Much More
Tim Ferriss interviews legendary comics creator Frank Miller about his life, creative process, and the evolution of his work from Daredevil and Elektra to Ronin, Sin City, and The Dark Knight Returns. Miller discusses technical aspects of drawing and storytelling, his influences from European and Japanese comics, and his collaborations with figures like Neil Adams, Alan Moore, and Robert Rodriguez. He also reflects on professional failure, Hollywood adaptations, alcoholism and sobriety, and offers advice to aspiring cartoonists and storytellers.
A Tribute To The Far Side
Hosts Josh and Chuck pay tribute to Gary Larson's single-panel comic The Far Side, tracing its origins from Larson's quirky family and love of biology through his break into syndication and eventual global success. They analyze what makes the humor work, walk through several iconic panels, and explore Larson's perfectionism, his choice to end the strip before it declined, and his deep connection with the scientific community and conservation. The episode closes with a listener correction about the relationship between dolphins, orcas, and whales.