

Season 10, Episode 2: Jazz Hands
Aug 26, 2025
Dive into the emotional turmoil of scientists trying to save Earth while facing ethical dilemmas. Explore the creative nuances of communication between species and how it shapes their relationships. Discover the challenges of adapting this intricate narrative into a film, complete with worries about character portrayal. Experience the charm of a lovable alien, Rocky, and his bond with Ryland, along with insights into alien physiology and their unique perspective on space travel. Plus, reflections on audiobook versus text enrich the storytelling experience!
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Road Trip Audiobook Experience
- Guy describes listening to Project Hail Mary during a cross-country drive and connecting it to his film work.
- He mentions prior experience with The Martian audiobook during COVID drives.
Communication Starts With Engineering
- Ryland and Rocky establish first-contact by adapting senses and tools rather than shared biology.
- Communication emerges from problem-solving, not instant mutual comprehension.
Language As Musical Waveform
- The Iridians perceive the world via non-visual senses and musical language, forcing humans to reframe 'seeing'.
- Language here is a waveform to be analyzed and taught, not just vocabulary mapping.