Chris Miller

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Historian at Tufts University who analyzes competitive dynamics in the technology sector, particularly regarding semiconductor companies like AMD and NVIDIA in the AI chip market. Also known as co-director of The Lego Movie, recognized for a creative filmmaking approach that industry executives publicly advocate for but rarely implement in practice.

Appears On

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Unspooled TBPN IndieWire: Screen Talk Marketplace All-in-One Marketplace Scriptnotes Podcast KILL TONY

Episode Appearances

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Apr 29, 2026

RE-RELEASE - Tony Hawk

“Replaced Hawk as stunt double in Police Academy 4 due to height and stance compatibility with David Spade”

Skateboarding technique and progression (kickflips, McTwist, 900, 1260)Video game industry and athlete IP licensingInjury recovery and orthopedic surgery (femur fracture, metal rod insertion)

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Unspooled · Mar 23, 2026

Project Hail Mary

“Co-director of Project Hail Mary; praised for understanding how to make movie stars and prioritizing humanity”

Optimistic Science Fiction NarrativesCharacter-Driven Blockbuster FilmmakingGlobal Cooperation in Disaster Films

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TBPN · Mar 18, 2026

Nvidia Restarts China Sales, Vibe Coding Backlash, Peptide Craze | Diet TBPN

“Author of 'Chip War' book referenced for understanding semiconductor geopolitics and trade policies”

Nvidia China chip sales restartTSMC Taiwan geopolitical riskApple vibe coding app restrictions

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IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 13, 2026

Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview

“Co-director of Project Hail Mary, known for animation work including Spider-Verse”

Theatrical window strategiesOscar predictions and analysisScience fiction film adaptation

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Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 24, 2026

"We're trying to control what we can control": A Fed president reflects

“Tufts historian analyzing AMD's competitive position versus NVIDIA in AI chip market ecosystem”

Federal Reserve monetary policy and interest rate decisionsTariff policy and trade uncertainty under Trump administrationAI and automation impact on labor markets and productivity

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Marketplace · Feb 24, 2026

"We're trying to control what we can control": A Fed president reflects

“Historian at Tufts; explained AMD's less-developed ecosystem compared to NVIDIA in AI chip market”

Federal Reserve monetary policy and interest rate decisionsTariff policy impacts on business investment and consumer spendingArtificial intelligence labor market disruption and productivity effects

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Scriptnotes Podcast · Feb 3, 2026

723 - Blank Meets Blank

“Co-director of The Lego Movie, praised for creative approach that executives claim to want but avoid”

Hollywood pitching strategiesComparison films (comps) in developmentAI feedback for creative writing

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KILL TONY · Oct 21, 2025

#740 - FLUFFY + SAL VULCANO

“Two-month comedian; insurance salesman married 28 years with three children and Shopify business”

Stand-up Comedy Performance and MonetizationFirst-Time Comedian Development and Platform AccessComedy Roasting and Insult Humor Formats

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