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Discussions: 2026-W43 — page 3
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- 46:46–48:23
Ben tests the polished cornice with a straightedge and introduces Dunn’s earlier investigation.
- 51:00–52:01
Ben argues that the cornice’s design and finish point to machine production.
- 1:07:22–1:08:42
Ben links the couch’s corner relief to modern machining practices and challenges handworking explanations.
- 1:25:34–1:25:56 · Brief mention
Closing reflections on the cornice blocks and why Ben draws visitors’ attention to them.
- 1:14:15–1:16:30
Brolin explains why a father-son survival story moved him, discussing harsh parenting, remembered lessons and the emotional effect of the writing.
- 1:09:14–1:11:44
Brolin discusses Daniel Kraus’s Whalefall, its emotional effect on him and his decision to join the film adaptation.
- 59:14–1:04:14
After the sponsor break, Brolin describes renewed curiosity about physics and lasting friendship; both recall time spent in Tucson.
- 29:14–34:14
After MoonPay and Manscaped promotions, Von recalls childhood housing difficulties and Brolin begins an account of an arrest in Louisiana.
- 49:14–54:14
Brolin recounts early sobriety and relapse; he and Von discuss Jeff Bridges, friendship and their appreciation of Crazy Heart.
- 1:04:14–1:09:14
Brolin and Von move from school recollections to motorcycling, UFC and the sense of community formed through shared interests.
- 1:26:30–1:31:30
Von discusses self-resentment in recovery; Brolin recounts advice from Anthony Hopkins and begins describing his friendship with Cormac McCarthy.
- 24:14–29:14
Brolin describes updating the Cito Rats identity without abandoning its roots, then discusses Stephen Colbert and the meaning of penultimate.
- 1:12–3:27
Brolin and Von discuss sobriety, recognizing shared experience and the social role of drinking water from beer-like cans.
- 19:14–24:14
Brolin and Von discuss difficulties sustaining sobriety, then Brolin describes friendships, music and losses within his childhood community.
- 0:00–1:12
Von promotes his comedy special and merchandise, then introduces Brolin and his film Whalefall.
- 6:59–9:14
Von compares himself with rats, citing swimming endurance, sensitive whiskers and an inability to vomit; the conversation turns to emotional sensitivity.
- 1:31:30–1:36:30
Brolin discusses McCarthy’s persistence, future film projects and tattoo symbolism; he and Von reflect on staying curious and experimenting.
- 1:21:30–1:26:30
Brolin and Von question fixed public identities and describe how ordinary experience, comedy and film can create emotional connection.
- 1:11:44–1:14:15
Brolin and Von discuss actors, Dune and Sicario, then turn to Miles Teller and the difficulty of dancing without self-consciousness.
- 1:16:30–1:21:30
Brolin describes his father’s career and family dynamics; he and Von consider fame, creative reinvention and discomfort with public attention.
- 14:14–19:14
Brolin recounts growing up around rescued animals and describes his mother through stories about affection, drinking and confrontation.
- 54:14–59:14
Brolin and Von reflect on fame and conversations with Neil deGrasse Tyson, then the recording moves into a Quince promotion.
- 1:36:30–1:37:32
Von thanks Brolin for discussing creativity and Whalefall, reflecting on stories as a way to connect before the closing music.
- 3:27–6:59
Brolin describes the Cito Rats community and his effort to renew its identity around survival, while comparing it with other surfing groups.