What makes a good hero? Why is Dirk Pitt so cool? Why do people like Superman? And why does Howard-with-a-chest-cold start to sound like Barry White? Some of these questions are answered in this episode while others are better left unexplained. 
 
LINER NOTES: 
 
Howard repeatedly invoked John August's blog post about heroes, protagonists, and main characters. <a href="http://johnaugust.com/archives/2005/whats-the-difference-between-hero-main-character-and-protagonist">Here it is</a>.

What makes a good hero? Why is Dirk Pitt so cool? Why do people like Superman? And why does Howard-with-a-chest-cold start to sound like Barry White? Some of these questions are answered in this episode while others are better left unexplained. LINER NOTES: Howard repeatedly invoked John August's blog post about heroes, protagonists, and main characters. Here it is.

What makes a good hero? Why is Dirk Pitt so cool? Why do people like Superman? And why does Howard-with-a-chest-cold start to sound like Barry White? Some of these questions are answered in this episode while others are better left unexplained. 
 
LINER NOTES: 
 
Howard repeatedly invoked John August's blog post about heroes, protagonists, and main characters. <a href="http://johnaugust.com/archives/2005/whats-the-difference-between-hero-main-character-and-protagonist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here it is</a>.

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