Episode 30: A Slightly Dangerous Idea

Episode 30 May 06, 2026 00:30:03
Episode 30: A Slightly Dangerous Idea
Imagination & Junk
Episode 30: A Slightly Dangerous Idea

May 06 2026 | 00:30:03

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Show Notes

Creative people have been chasing perfection since the first painters daubed pictures on cave walls. But is it even possible to reach it? And if not -- why do we bother?

Plus: Humidity, ducks, grammar, double espressos, Coffman starters, Run-DMC, LaJethro Jenkins, rhombuses, Paterson NJ, a mug's game, Robert Towne, candy cigars, Previously on America, and Born To Run. Also: Never follow a juggler. 

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