Creating an epic fantasy version of Moby Dick with annotations would require extensive work, research, and collaboration.
The limitations of time and resources prevent the hosts from bringing all their creative story concepts to fruition.
Deep dives
Hidden Messages and Coma Dreams
A man starts receiving messages hidden in static and wakes up to the realization that these messages are seen by people all over the world. The messages indicate that someone is in a coma and dreaming, prompting a divide among those who want to find the dreamer and those who believe their existence is dependent on the dreamer never waking up.
Lost Manuscript: Abraham Lincoln's Epic Fantasy
The podcast hosts discuss a humorous idea they had in college for a lost manuscript written by Abraham Lincoln. The manuscript would be an epic fantasy version of Moby Dick, with annotations by a character named Cecil G. Bagsworth III. Although the idea is intriguing, they acknowledge that the concept would require extensive work, research, and collaboration to execute properly.
Cologne Sniffers and Counterfeit Perfume
During a trip to Cologne, the hosts learn about a historical period where professional sniffers were employed to detect counterfeit perfume. The idea of a globe-spanning epic about a perfume anti-counterfeit squad, consisting of a perfume expert and accompanying muscle, captures their interest. However, due to time constraints and the need for extensive research, the hosts admit this story may never be written.
Acknowledging Limitations and Unwritten Stories
The hosts reflect on the limitations of time and resources that prevent them from writing all their creative ideas. They discuss the melancholy realization that many captivating story concepts, both good and bad, will likely never come to fruition. They also acknowledge the changing landscape of the entertainment industry, sharing experiences of missed opportunities and the challenges authors face in making lasting impact with their work.
In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan discuss how poorly Brandon speaks Korean, books they'll never write, and tell you about podiums.
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Produced by Adam Horne
Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson
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