Reading Cadence: Recent Episodes

Phil Olson

Dramatic readings of almost any type of written publication. From a melodious voice to your beautiful ear follicles, there is nothing too difficult or boring that cannot be transformed into an actively engaging piece of literature. Paired with inciteful running commentary, we invite you to sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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In a land where the question “Are we there yet?” never passes the lips of travelers, Christian and Hopeful arrive at the next checkpoint on their journey - the Delectable Mountains.

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5:13 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 15

16:27 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

The Pilgrim’s Progress 14th Edition by John Bunyan (1862)

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Roll tide! Hannay meets a two-fingered man, the relevancy of thirty-nine steps are revealed, and everyone appears to be in-tune with the movements of the local oceans. No, this chapter is not a prequel into a certain tropical Disney film.

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1:17 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 9

20:40 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915)

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Christian and Hopeful’s feet hurt as they’re walking along the right path. Instead of praying for strength to endure, doubt starts creeping in that maybe they were supposed to go through a side gate where the path is much softer.

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1:35 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 14

23:58 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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My, my. Communication amongst people has made great strides since the creation of the telephone in the late 19th century. Yet, it is somewhat comforting to know that the struggles that exist today with communication - which is far more expansive now - was a problem for people in 1912 as well. Forgive my saltiness.

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2:14 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 8 Pt. 2

16:57 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915)

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Christian and Hopeful run into the dangerous attraction of materialistic syncretism, which, today is wildly popular in modern society. A hot button issue for Bunyan’s contemporary audience as well - 400 years ago!

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4:50 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 13

16:10 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Seven chapters were spent establishing the centrality of Richard Hannay to the plot to prevent the assassination of Karolides. However, The Black Stone are after more than just the death of a politician. Is there room for Hannay in stopping their next objective, too?

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1:28 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 8 Pt. 1

10:17 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Christian and Hopeful trek on and meet By-Ends. Quite possibly the inventor of straw man fallacy if this book was truly originally written in 1652. Maybe Mr. Money-Love can logic his way into giving the straw man a brain.

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2:35- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 12

21:33 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Hannay meets with the British Secretary of The Foreign Office to warn him of the attempt on Karolides’ life. Hannay’s luck goes from being unstoppable to becoming a moody teenager.

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1:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 7 Pt. 2

18:58 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Faithful is on trial in Vanity-Fair for his crime of spreading the truth of the Gospel…and gets called a scrub by one of the jurors! Never fear. Judge Hate-Good is presiding.

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1:35- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 11 Pt. 2

17:18 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Drained of all luck, Hannay becomes ill - the first real roadblock he encounters along his journey. Will spiked milk and Scottish hospitality be enough to get him back on his feet in a timely fashion?

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1:10 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 7 Pt. 1

12:36 - A (not so) brief discussion

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An exhortation and warning from an old friend furnishes Christian and Faithful for the town that awaits them next.

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1:38- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 11 Pt. 1

19:23 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Hannay’s captors have locked him in a dark storeroom until they can verify his identity. Queue the “MacGyver” music. Let’s see how you get out of that one, Richard!

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1:52 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 6 Pt. 2

21:23 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Faithful confronts Talkative’s ideology about the evidences one can know that a person has experienced the grace of God in their life. Will Talkative be silenced?

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1:26- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 10 Pt. 2

14:02 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Richard Hannay has a “luck aura” surrounding him at all times. But as he quickly discovers, there is good luck and there is bad luck, and well…beggars cannot be choosers.

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2:45 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 6 Pt. 1

24:31 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Christian and Faithful meet Talkative. The definition of someone who meets the word count of a paper without really saying anything at all.

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1:20- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 10 Pt. 1

16:22 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Hannay is lightly interrogated by a road surveyor, his pursuers, and a farmer…and only leaves one man blind in the process.

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1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 5 Pt. 2

16:51 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915)

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Christian encounters a lone ranger named Faithful who becomes a travel friend as Faithful recounts his tale of what his journey has been like thus far.

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1:13- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 9

23:38 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Hannay’s charitability knows no bounds as he covers for a drunk road repairman. From milkman to politician to construction worker. Can’t tell if Hannay is improving in his occupational choices or declining! Funny what one will do when their life is on the line.

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2:02 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 5 Pt. 1

12:24 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Christian now faces the Valley of the Shadow Of Death, but Christian makes some surprising realizations that lead to tremendous encouragement and light to his soul!

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0:55- The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 8

15:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Hannay is building quite an impressive resumé: milk-man, train jumper, cryptographer, speed demon, and now fringe politician? What can this man NOT do?

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3:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 4 Pt. 2

22:26 - A (not so) brief discussion

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After a wonderful respite with Charity, Prudence, Discretion, and Piety, Christian presses forward in his journey only to immediately engage in battle with Satan himself in the Valley of Humiliation!

In light of April Fools’ Day, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” - Jim Elliot

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1:03 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 7

19:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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We get some car thoughts from Hannay as he’s speeding down the Scottish countryside at 35 mph whilst contemplating the stakes at hand pushing him forward in his mission.

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1:24 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 4 Pt.1

12:30 - A (not so) brief discussion

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A discouraged and weary Christian arrives at this Lodge expecting a hot meal and rest, and is instead bombarded with questions about his faith by three women: Piety, Prudence, and Charity. No supper until he answers their questions to their satisfaction.

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0:47 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 6

19:54 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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We follow Hannay deep into the Scottish countryside where he seeks respite from his mini-escapee adventures at an inn. The men Scudder warned Hannay about, however, are hot on Hannay’s trail and closing in fast.

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1:05 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 3 Pt 2

17:41 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915)

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Christian progresses along his journey by successfully navigating the super obvious road signs that route him up a steep mountain. Thankfully, his traveling companions were not riding as shotgun navigators.

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0:55 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 5

21:11 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Hannay flees to the Scottish countryside seeking to evade the conspirators and police sniffing out his scent. Perhaps a little R&R and TLC at a pop-up BnB is all he needs to acquire new smells.

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0:43 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 3

14:56 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915)

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Before Christian leaves Interpreter’s house, he is reminded through four final scenes of what will PRESERVE him along his journey to enable to him to PERSEVERE in his faith!

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1:03 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 4

17:03 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Hannay reluctantly plots his course for survival, takes the mantle of espionage from Scudder, and disguises himself as none other than a milkman (and potential dairy/cattle farmer?) to begin his glorious journey!

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1:16 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 2

16:29 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915)

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Christian arrives at the Wicket-Gate and receives some much needed guidance from Interpreter to strengthen him for the journey ahead.

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0:50 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 3

17:40 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Scudder takes a stab at convincing Hannay that he is as dead as he says he is. Scudder passes along information to Hannay vital to the survival of Karolides.

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3:47 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 1 Pt. 2

17:39 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan (1915)

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Christian encounters his first obstacle. He is also offered a quicker path to be relieved of his heavy burden. Will he take it, or will he proceed to the wicket-gate?

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2:24 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 2

28:57 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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Richard Hannay gives us a brief primer as to why it’s important to be specific when you utter the words, “I’m bored!” Introducing our second book - a British spy novel - entitled, “The Thirty-Nine Steps.”

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2:13 - Dramatic Reading of The Thirty-Nine Steps Ch. 1 Pt. 1

17:08 - A (not so) brief discussion

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The journey continues! Both a metaphorical and a physical one with the ushering in of a new season of Reading Cadence and the beginning of The Pilgrim’s Progress! A delightful children’s book written in olde English. What could go wrong?

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3:47 - The dramatic reading of The Pilgrim’s Progress Section 1

19:14 - A (not so) brief fireside chat

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The conclusion not only of this case, but a wrap on another season of Reading Cadence! Thank you to my wonderful family, friends…and enemies. This case shows a silver-lining that is actually quite heart-warming when you think about it.

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2:01 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 2

28:44 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927)

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Shoscombe Old Place: A breeding ground for racehorses, spaniels, and…murder! Quite the toxic working environment. Whistleblower, John Mason, decides enough is enough and employs the services of Holmes and Watson to unearth the sinister plot to them.

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0:53 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place Pt. 1

21:14 - A (not so) brief discussion

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What causes this woman’s face to be targeted by a lion’s unsheathed paw? Drugs? Nefarious human interference? One thing’s for certain: An apology to the clown community is in order.

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Watson has a beef with someone. A landlady has issues with one of her renters. Sherlock consults his doom-scrolling notes to provide insight on this case, and they teach us a lesson in patience.

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2:09 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger Pt. 1

18:40 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Sherlock sends Watson out into the English countryside with their client. Sherlock gets caught sniffing around his client’s empty house. But as it so happens, his client’s wife and (alleged) lover are not as far away they’ve let on.

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1:23 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Retired Colourman Pt. 2

24:42 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Sherlock and Watson are back together! While Holmes continues insulting Watson’s investigation methods as “elementary,” a retired man’s young wife has run off with a surprisingly poor doctor.

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1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Retired Colourman Pt. 1

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This case’s resolution - much to Sherlock’s disgust - takes far too long and requires him to open a book to find the answers he’s looking for. It must be “retirement-brain” kicking in that he can’t just pull the solution out of thin air as done in previous cases!

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1:36 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Lion’s Mane Pt. 2

32:40 - A (not so) brief discussion

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The saying goes, “You never know what you have until it’s gone.” And upon Gatsby’s passing we get - dare I say - an “owl-eyed” look as to who his true friends were. Also. A milestone has been attained 156 episodes into this podcast!

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1:38 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Pt. 2

21:26 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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Sherlock takes up bee-keeping in retirement in a nice seaside college town. Unbeknownst to him, cases just keep popping up no matter where he goes. He’s a boon to any economy.

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21:46 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Nick pens the beginning of the end of this memoir. Or is it the end of the beginning? With Gatsby’s fate confirmed, not many family or friends seem to care.

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1:16 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 9 Pt. 1

18:19 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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Sherlock LOVES to embellish his stories. It may get under your skin, but Sherlock - of course - will be sure to provide you with a more than adequate cure even for that!

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1:41 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Blanched Soldier Pt. 2

26:24 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Gatsby goes for a swim. Nick swings and makes a massive relational divot. George contemplates a potentially killer slogan for his local optometry office. 

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0:53 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 8 Pt. 2

17:08 - A (not so) brief discussion

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More peeping Toms! Err..Peeping Godfreys in windows! While Watson is off on honeymoon, Sherlock takes up the biographer pen to show off his storytelling skills. Early 20th Century Britain is a mad world!

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29:17 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Phil gives a brief primer on why World War 1 can be helpful in navigating a delicate relationship, and a little known excuse you can give your employer to get out of working for a day or two that - strangely to Phil - Nick did not use…

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3:30 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 8 Pt. 1

19:57 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Yeah. So this case could have easily been resolved cheaply with good, old-fashioned communication skills. Watson continues to display impressive memory recall of the case's events. And for the record, I would have take the money offered for the house and all of my inanimate possessions inside the house and moved to America or Canada if I lived in London during this time.

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2:20 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Gables Pt. 2

24:03 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Did ANYONE take a driving test in the 1920s? Gatsby continues to be a delusional stalker. Sus pantry meetings occur. 

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1:44 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch.7 Pt. 3

21:32 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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Sherlock is employed by a widower who receives a rather suspicious offer on her 3-gabled abode! Phil also explores the architectural phenomena known as a “gable.”

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0:48 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Gables Pt. 1

22:57 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Conversations were had. Ideas were communicated. And Nick forgets that he’s now 30 today.

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2:20 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch.7 Pt. 2

26:31 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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Sherlock’s “end game” flies forward as Dr. Watson poses as an art dealer in a final confrontation with the insidious Baron Adelbert Gruner. Which. Adelbert? Yikes. Conan Doyle really hated this villain by giving him that name!

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2:36 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client

19:30 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Daisy is getting anxious about having to hold her relationship secret with Gatsby forever. Bold action must be taken! But not in front of the child, Daisy!

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1:50 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch.7 Pt. 1

26:35 - A (not so) brief discussion

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If you were tasked in becoming an expert on Chinese pottery in the span of one night, could you do it? Have you ever witnessed fire and ice engage each other without either element yielding to the other? These and other conundrums are observed in this week’s reading cut short.

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1:39- Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client

31:31 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Surprise, surprise. Gatsby throws another party. Is Daisy having buyer’s remorse with her and Gatsby’s revived relationship? 

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1:21 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 6 Pt. 2

17:16 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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An adversary worthy of Sherlock’s intellect? Finally. Excuse the Turkish Bath scene at the beginning. Oh, wait. This is a book. Never mind. Phew.

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2:30 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client

32:11 - A (not so) brief discussion

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It’s nice when you don’t get taxed on your nomadic lifestyle…either that or maybe tax evasion was committed??? Regardless, we get a glimpse into the name behind the man, Gatsby, as Nick’s solid foundational defense continues being deftly constructed against the rumors and lies.

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1:48 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 6 Pt. 1

16:26 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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Sherlock and Watson continue their investigations for a long-lost Garrideb. Hypothetically, could we reform the bad guy? I think so.

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2:30 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Garridebs

32:11 - A (not so) brief discussion

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On towels and shirts. A storm’s forming. Let’s see how Gatsby and Daisy’s awkward chats have been going since Nick stepped outside into the pouring rain for a breath of fresh air!

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1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 5 Pt. 2

18:24 - A (not so) brief discussion

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What’s in a (sur)name? Apparently a small fortune. Where’s ancestry.com when you need it? (Not a sponsor). 

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1:28 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Three Garridebs

15:53 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Based on this week’s reading, my guess is people in the 1920s liked to signal each other by blasting all of the lights on in their houses at 2am, send their gardeners over to help their neighbors out with their lawn care and flora, and hold useless information about the architectural history of the neighborhood houses.

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0:57 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 5 Pt. 1

16:11 - A (not so) brief discussion

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The question remains: Should we, or should we not be concerned about vampires co-habitating in our society today? Sherlock hopes to dull the teeth of this case with its intriguing conclusion.

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2:09 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Sussex Vampire

25:39 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Gatsby does a great job on dancing the line between “stalker” and “romantic.” Is that why he’s called the “great” Gatsby?

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1:32 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 4 Pt. 2

23:06 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Apparently vampires are common occurrences in Europe, so vacation-goers (or holiday-goers, for my non-US counterparts) beware!

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1:57 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Sussex Vampire

21:56 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Gatsby takes Nick out for a little joy ride. Nick shows us how good he is at documentation and being an anti-social socialite.

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0:57 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 4 Pt. 1

18:01 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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Sherlock and Watson meet the Professor. A trap is set. Things get a little animalistic. The Professor’s gambit is revealed.

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1:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Creeping Man Pt. 2

31:14 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Case-Book Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1927)

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Finally we get to meet Mr. Jay Edgar (not his middle name) Gatsby. Making a game out of 1 truth and 4 lies to see what we can actually figure out about this intriguing party host.

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1:23 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 3 Pt. 2

28:15 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Sometimes when you’re given a limited amount of information, the answer is the most obvious. But don’t mind my conspiracy theory-level dive into why the creeping man is…well…creepy!

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3:18 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Creeping Man Pt. 1

29:24 - A (not so) brief discussion

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A library: A place to barricade oneself while at a party in excess of 5 people. You never know what sorts of characters you will encounter

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1:34 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 3 Pt. 1

19:13 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)

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Somehow Sherlock could have been a very successful marriage counselor in another life which goes to tell you how messed up this case’s ending actually is.

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1:07 - Dramatic Reading of The Problem of Thor Bridge Pt. 2

36:57 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Imagine you have a mansion of a house right off a lake with plenty of property space for games and hosting a grand ol’ party, but instead decide to incur transportation and rent expenses intentionally in a ratty ol’ apartment with a puppy you got from a street puppy dealer.

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0:45 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 2
31:18 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Hard-boiled eggs are a quite inviting entrance into a new case, but it becomes increasingly apparent (in my paranoid eyes, at least) that what was actually consumed was a little bit of…red herring!

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35:56 - A (not so) brief discussion

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The Dinner Table: The truth serum of the masses. Tom, Daisy, Miss Baker, and Nick give us a master class on the importance of dinner table communication explicitly and implicitly conveyed.

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1:55 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby Ch. 1 Pt. 2

23:26 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1927)
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Audio technology wasn’t always as clear and pristine in quality as this episode, but I’m seriously questioning the ear canal health of our less than dubious suspects!

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2:39 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Mazarin Stone Pt. 2
32:41 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Evans Cycles resource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evans_Cycles

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On second cousin’s once removed and how in the world a fly on the wall got caught in the midst of a culture war between people living on two geographically similar but monetarily different eggs!

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2:13 - Dramatic Reading of The Great Gatsby
25:27 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Welcome to Chapter (Year) 3 of Reading Cadence! I wouldn’t trust Sherlock to babysit my kids or to run a jail, but by golly, he’d be the person who’d take a bullet for me so I guess it evens out in the end.

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12:18 - Dramatic Reading of The Adventure Of The Mazarin Stone Pt. 1
25:49 - A (not so) brief discussion

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Marriage is tough! You may think HGTV is promising a marriage of shiplap and good cheer, but you have never read up on how to make the perfect cage of a home for your husband by "The Gradate In The University Of Matrimony!" Stop casting nets! Anarchy in the home is at stake!

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2:08 - Dramatic Reading of How To Be Happy Though Married
35:57 - A (not so) brief discussion

How To Be Happy Though Married by A Graduate In The University Of Matrimony (1887)
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Late Fall into early Winter provides excellent breeding grounds for all sorts of curious illnesses. You may be thinking that good rest and medicine can help. The total removal of the body part in question through a simple surgical procedure may provide a longer lasting cure for the future. With (not so) helpful illustrations!

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2:08 - Dramatic Reading of A Manual Of The Operations Of Surgery
24:11 - A (not so) brief discussion

A Manual Of The Operations of Surgery by Joseph Bell, F.R.C.S. Edin. (1883)
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Every now and then, it’s nice to be healthily impressed upon by the idea that poison exists in many natural forms, but to VOLUNTARILY ask to be tested on with unknown substances (at the time) seems next level…I really hope you have an antidote cupboard handy like a good citizen!

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1:35 - Dramatic Reading of Poisons: Their Effect & Detection
29:58 - A (not so) brief discussion

Poisons: Their Effect & Detection; A Manual For The Use Of Analytical Chemists And Experts by Alexander Wynter Blyth (1895)
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This selection was definitely NOT because ill Phil is in self-preservation mode over the impending Midwestern snow storms that are sure to be harsh even before Winter kicks into full gear (if Buffalo was any sign). What you’re listing to is an educational technical manual for aspiring flame thrower users who wish to safely and correctly rid their walkways, sidewalks, and driveways on their property from snow and ice. Compliments of the US Gov’t. I love America.

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5:21 - Dramatic Reading of Portable Flame Thrower
26:07 - A (not so) brief discussion

War Department Technical Manual TM 3-376A Portable Flame Thrower M2-2 by U.S. War Dept. (1944)
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Find someone in your life who is as passionate about preserving and advancing the quality of your favorite hobbies as Newdigate Prizeman was about saving poetry from the slaughter of poet conformists! Poetry almost died in 1872, but Newdigate shows us what pitfalls true poetry should never profane.

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2:24 - Dramatic Reading of Inspired Singer’s Recipe Book
20:48 - A (not so) brief discussion

Every Man His Own Poet: or, The Inspired Singer’s Recipe Book by Newdigate Prizeman (1872)
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What starts out as an innocent recipe book for healing “water” tonics for literally anything that ails you in the late 1600s, turns you into questioning, “What sound does a snail actually make?” “Would WebMD perhaps prove useful to apothecaries of this era?” “Add 3 GALLONS of beer?!? Hmm... Sounds legit to me.”

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3:27 - Dramatic Reading of A Queens Delight

25:02 - A (not so) brief discussion

A Queens Delight by E. Tyler and R. Holt (1671)

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne,_Queen_of_Great_Britain

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aqua%20vitae

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If you’ve got a problem…with complex pie recipes, if no one else can help…you core an apple, and if you can find…your husband, maybe you can hire… the A-Team… a.k.a Aunt Jenny! (I mean, did they even care about single people in 1952?)

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5:53 - Dramatic Reading of 12 Pies Husbands Like Best

25:21 - A (not so) brief discussion

12 Pies Husbands Like Best by Aunt Jenny and Lever Brothers Company (1952)

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Remember when bread-making was in vogue two years ago? It was like everybody was bracing themselves for grocery stores to be wiped off the face of the earth and we would all be back to homestead living. Well, the White House was apparently-bracing for said calamity all the way back in the 1850s! Can you say, “conspiracy?”

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2:21 - Dramatic Reading of The White House Cook Book

31:13 - A (not so) brief discussion

The White House Cook Book by Mrs. F.L. Gillette & Hugo Ziemann (1887)

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Thinking of breaking out of prison from death row for a crime you didn’t commit? Have your friends thought up a plan of escape and have everything taken care for you to live a life of happy exile? If that friend that visits you in prison is Socrates, he will probably convince you that you deserve to die. Find a better friend.

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2:04 - Dramatic Reading of Crito

38:32 - A (not so) brief discussion

Crito by Plato translated by BENJAMIN JOWETT (circa 1890)

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Have you ever been talking with a friend, ended your conversation, and then realized they never mentioned a rather noticeable chunk of food stuck in between your teeth? Don’t worry! Plutarch says that’s completely normal. Your enemies are a lot more observant and will be sure to also wait for the opportune time to mention that your fly is open as well.

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0:48 - Dramatic Reading of Plutarch’s Morals

32:44 - A (not so) brief discussion

Plutarch’s Morals by Plutarch translated by Arthur Richard Shilleto, M.A. (1898)

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Getting out-orated by a 70-year old? Socrates comes out with gusto! This episode comes at a time when the definition of wisdom is being mishandled by a bunch of Sophists. And I say that with a “Oh, bless your heart” sincerity.

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2:15 - Dramatic Reading of selections from The Apology Of Socrates

29:44 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Apology Of Socrates translated by Henry Cary M.A (c. 1850)

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https://www.sparknotes.com/philosophy/apology/summary/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Socrates/The-charge-of-impiety

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If you were captivated by The Odyssey, then look no further to get your fix of the OG that started it all… Also, who knew Diomed (Tydides) sounded like such a nerd?

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1:19 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 10 of The Iliad

30:05 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Iliad of Homer translated by Alexander Pope (1899)

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Ever get kidnapped by Calypso preventing you from going home from war, so your son thinks you’re dead and your wife is now “on the market” again to inherit your fortune by a bunch of sloppy, grubby, old men? Not fun. But, hey. At least you can pronounce a bunch of super obscure words and name your kid Penelope one day.

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2:48 - Dramatic Reading of The Odyssey

31:52 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Odyssey written by Homer (translated by Samuel Butler) (1897)

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https://home.ubalt.edu/ntygfit/ai_01_pursuing_fame/ai_01_tell/iliad_characters_.htm

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Biographical dictionaries are pernicious ways the authors of said dictionary get you to read their roasts of people long dead who have no way of defending themselves. They’ll tear apart Philip Bailey (dead in 1902), but Rudyard Kipling they’ll leave alone because (at the time of that writing) he’s still alive!

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2:10 - Dramatic Reading of Short Biographical Dictionary

30:09 - A (not so) brief discussion

A Short Biographical Dictionary Of English Literature (1910)

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Your existence, subsistence, no joke, essence can be rightly clarified and confirmed with a simple 8-termed word exploration! Do you exist or inexist? You can’t be too certain unless you have a handy-dandy thesaurus with you!

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1:31 - Dramatic Reading of Thesaurus of English Words & Phrases

21:22 - A (not so) brief discussion

Roget’s Thesaurus Of English Words And Phrases (1911)

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Have you ever spoken a joke aloud and NOBODY laughed at it? And then you have to go through the dutiful task of explaining it? So awkward! Well, this is a delightfully written satirical almanac from 1906 where home remedies and wives’ tales collide with some fantastic puns and humorous witticisms.

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6:33 - Dramatic Reading of The Foolish Almanac (September)

16:35 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Foolish Almanac (1906) by John W. Luce & Company

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https://www.dictionary.com/browse/almanac

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timothy

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/blackjack

https://www.worldhistory.org/Romulus_and_Remus/

https://daily.wordreference.com/2016/12/21/intermediate-word-of-the-day-trim/

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/56962/venus-and-adonis-56d239f8f109c

https://www.npr.org/2012/03/02/147810046/decoding-the-allure-of-the-almanac

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Dubbed “a more boring Google” by one millennial, tune in to see what all the rage was about owning 29 volumes of an Encyclopedia Britannica in your home!

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2:08 - Dramatic Reading of Labor Day to Labour Party

17:20 - A (not so) brief discussion

Encyclopedia Brittanica 11th Edition (1911)

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You main THINK you’re smart and sexy, but sorry bud, reality just kicked in. It’s not just a mental block. Tune in to find out how you can attain the freedom you need.

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1:42 - Dramatic Reading of As A Matter of Course

22:26 - A (not so) brief discussion

As A Matter Of Course by Annie Payson Call (1894)

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As much as I care about your ear follicles, I care about your nostril tubes with an equal efficacy. If you’re questioning your baby’s proper breathing techniques and whether or not you’re sniffing the right substances, this is episode is sure to get you sneezing!

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0:54 - Dramatic Reading of Nostril-Breathing vs. Mouth-Breathing

12:08 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka (1903)

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https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-witch-hazel-90061

https://startsat60.com/media/health/20-wonderful-uses-for-witch-hazel

https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1348613

https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/cy/choanalatresia.html

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/breathe-mouth-nose/

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Not surprisingly, a lot of people experience sleeplessness. And the author of this chapter wants you to know you won’t die from insomnia. But surprisingly, I meaninglessly put on a stethescope and lab coat that you cannot see to portray a stereotypical doctor. Why? Because sleeplessness just got a little more complicated and I wanted you to think I’m an expert in the subject.

0:00 - Intro

0:56 - Dramatic Reading of Sleep, Rest & Relaxation

25:35 - A (not so) brief discussion

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https://www.drsarahwilliams.com/single-post/2017/02/24/signs-you-might-be-suffering-from-a-sluggish-liver

https://www.healthline.com/health/liver-rest#how-to-repair

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Mark your calendars down in red! It’s Episode 100 of Reading Cadence! I’ve been infecting your listening holes for almost two ears (er…I mean years) and didn’t want it to creep up silently!

0:00 - Dramatic Reading of The Masque Of The Red Death

21:28 - Remarks on Episode 100

The Masque Of The Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe (1842)

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Take a deep breath and breathe in that fresh air…er….not TOO deep. You’ve got to make sure you don’t have to consult your health care provider’s Evidence of Coverage (EOC) manual for breathing in a strain of the flu! I love exploring these mazes of bureaucracy!

0:00 - Intro

4:35 - On scammers and conspiracy theories

5:52 - Section 13: Clerical Errors

7:00 - Section 2: Definitions

10:19 - Section 7: What’s Not Covered (and a little bit of Section 13: Circumstances Beyond Our Control)

14:42 - Section 13: Protecting Our Butts

16:38 - Concluding Remarks

CareSource Marketplace Plan: Plan Information (2022)

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What is truth? Why do you exist? Welcome to the wonderful world of philosophy!

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1:09 - Dramatic Reading of Common Ideas On The History Of Philosophy

24:16 - A (not so) brief discussion

Common Ideas On The History Of Philosophy by Georg Hegel (1816)

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The audacity of a person in 1896 to suggest that journalism maintain the highest degree of fidelity to uphold a reliable name in current events provides a timely word of wisdom to the “overseers of the Internet” today. Okay, Google…how do you define “internet accountability?”

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2:13 - Dramatic Reading of An Editorial Retrospect

25:44 - A (not so) brief discussion

An Editorial Retrospect by Alexander Kelly McClure (1896)

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Hey. British people love corn, too! Just not the type of corn you’re thinking about. Welcome to this corny episode! And I really hope I didn’t grossly misrepresent the basic economic principles of logic. I apologize to economists everywhere for the words I spoke about the subject, if so.

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2:22 - Dramatic Reading of Corn Laws

39:03 - A (not so) brief discussion

Corn Laws A Speech Delivered At Edinburgh (1845)

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https://www.britainexpress.com/History/victorian/corn-laws.htm

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/unlocking-the-agricultural-economics-of-the-19th-century

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Prepare to be smacked in the face with this speech by the very talented relationship therapist and addictions counselor, Patrick Henry! 247 years later, have we learned from our past?

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2:25 - Dramatic Reading of Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death

11:42 - A (not so) brief discussion

Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death! By Patrick Henry (1775)

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https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/speeches-african-american-history/1852-frederick-douglass-what-slave-fourth-july/

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What is the end goal of the world? Are we just a by-product of random chance that has no potential for improvement and growth? Obviously, not, but people just feel the need to accelerate the “evolution” of man through technology all the same. There’s nothing like a pebble to humble you and put you in your place.

0:00 - intro

1:13 - Dramatic Reading of A Strange Adventure Of A Pebble

31:13 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Strange Adventures Of A Pebble by Hallam Hawksworth (1921)

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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20151127-meet-zoltan-the-strangest-candidate-running-for-president

https://whatistranshumanism.org

https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/run-out-of-ip-address-exhaustion/

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Wouldn’t it be nice if we humans all were marked for death with as plain of indicator as the death of lakes? That way we could tell who we should dedicate healthcare resources to, and who we shouldn’t. Just a thought. Oh yeah, and we should rename Lake Michigan, Lake Wisconsin since Wisconsin is clearly the superior state.

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1:08 - Dramatic Reading of A Strange Adventure Of A Pebble

29:33 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Strange Adventures Of A Pebble by Hallam Hawksworth (1921)

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https://visitlakewisconsin.com

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Our pseudo-Wisconsinite pebble journeys into the magical realm of fairies to give Phil a primer on hen incubation and show how metamorphic rock naturally evolves!

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1:14 - Dramatic Reading of A Strange Adventure Of A Pebble

31:28 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Strange Adventures Of A Pebble by Hallam Hawksworth (1921)

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Tracking a pebble’s adventures throughout Earth’s history suddenly makes owning a pet rock a more tantalizing experience. It appears this pebble will appear in all 7 continents…except for Antarctica. Because let’s face it: No one cares about Antarctica.

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1:30 - Dramatic Reading of A Strange Adventure Of A Pebble

28:08 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Strange Adventures Of A Pebble by Hallam Hawksworth (1921)

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https://geoengineering.environment.harvard.edu/geoengineering

https://www.dw.com/en/solar-geoengineering-global-warming-cooler-planet/a-58051069

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There’s nothing quite like reading about snow as a native Midwesterner at the end of May! From dumping snow in the Boston harbor to incorporating flame throwers, what are some good ways to clean up snow? Perhaps the comment section of a 2009 blog will have a palatable solution.

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3:57 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets

23:09 - A (not so) brief discussion

Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets; A Practical Treatise on the Scavenging & Cleansing of Cities & Towns (1881)

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https://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20091221/how-can-i-use-upreuse-snow

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/foods-you-can-make-with-snow

https://www.prevention.com/health/a34618470/is-it-safe-to-eat-snow/

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From trash dealers to landfills, home refuse disposal transformed the landscape of England, the ocean, and the entire world’s thinking on sanitation. I don’t think I would be spoiling anything to mention that the US is home to world’s largest landfill. Go US!

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2:59 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets (Ch. 3)

26:21 - A (not so) brief discussion

Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets; A Practical Treatise on the Scavenging & Cleansing of Cities & Towns (1881)

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  • Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia
  • Borough of Staten Island “Fresh Kills Landfill”
  • Manhattan “Battery Park City” along the Hudson and up 13th Avenue
  • Saudi Arabia has submitted plans to dump all of their nuclear waste on its side of the border of Qatar, then place a canal in between the two countries effectively turning Qatar into an island instead of a peninsula.
  • https://www.newsweek.com/saudi-arabia-wants-dump-nuclear-waste-qatari-border-make-enemy-island-879072
  • https://www.statista.com/statistics/530481/largest-dump-sites-worldwide/
  • https://www.hintonswaste.co.uk/news/history-of-recycling-timeline/

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Could Canada be to blame for our current state of environmental discord in the sanitation department? In the spirit of all good politicians, we must blame another country or person instead of taking personal responsibility for our actions. Oh, yeah. This is an episode about trash cans and dump trucks. Weird.

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4:54 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets (Ch. 3)

14:41 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets (Ch. 5)

20:10 - A (not so) Brief Discussion

Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets; A Practical Treatise on the Scavenging & Cleansing of Cities & Towns (1881)

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Yes! Could a beacon of hope…a symbol of trash heroism…a person of the people finally be found at last? The chosen one of the sanitation industry may be a dark knight after all! You be the judge.

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2:46 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets (Ch. 2)

10:25 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets (Ch. 4)

24:22 - A (not so) Brief Discussion

Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets; A Practical Treatise on the Scavenging & Cleansing of Cities & Towns (1881)

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I don’t normally get so worked up about trash, but the slander of some people in besmirching the name of Gus and small businesses took me over the edge. Give trash some dignity again!

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2:31 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets (Ch. 1)

10:12 - Dramatic Reading of Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets (Ch. 10)

15:56 - A (not so) Brief Discussion

Dirty Dustbins & Sloppy Streets; A Practical Treatise on the Scavenging & Cleansing of Cities & Towns (1881)

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Valuable life lessons are learned today: How to not get your new-found spouse killed. Totally unrelated: A brief primer on strangulation.

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2:31 - Dramatic Reading of Frankenstein

23:52 - A (not so) Brief Discussion

Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1818)

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Was Frankenstein’s act of creation a mistake so much so that he should never considering creating again? The answer actually gives off one of those embarrassing “gotcha” moments if you just stop and think about it for a second or 480!

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1:33 - Dramatic Reading of Frankenstein

16:16 - A (not so) Brief Discussion

Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1818)

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When the presumably savage, uncivil, and barbaric monster starts making more sense than the presumably humane, civil, mature Frankenstein, it causes you to question the premise on who really is the monster in this situation! Good stuff!

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2:29 - Dramatic Reading of Frankenstein

23:06 - A (not so) Brief Discussion

Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1818)

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Two men trapped in the ice on a reckless, passionate pursuit of their own separate ideal dream for what life should look like. One beginning his journey, the other on his bitter and cold end. This gives off real Twilight Zone vibes.

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2:13 - Dramatic Reading of Frankenstein

30:31 - A (not so) Brief Discussion

Frankenstein or, the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1818)

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These $100 potato cooking techniques and recipes will compel you to throw out whatever lesser recipes your grandma passed down to you through your family’s storied generations! Not only are these recipes over 150 years old, but they give you a lot more room for culinary creativity!

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1:47 - Dramatic Reading of The $100 Prize Essay On The Cultivation Of The Potato

17:14 - A (not so) Brief Discussion and Conclusion!

The $100. Prize Essay On The Cultivation Of The Potato by DA Compton (1870)

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Welcome to the Potato Club! You have been dubbed a Garnet Chili Seedling and these guys are nerds! Here are some experiments for the best breedings for potatoes that you never thought you needed to know! You may learn something….

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Disease! Even the best tubers succumb to that most ancient infection - potato rot! Thanks in no small part to our fellow potato-loving, Irish brethren there is a cure! What a relief that DA cares about our hypothetical potato farms!

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19:39 - A (not so) Brief Discussion and Conclusion!

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What a transition! From small tubular worm devils to small tubular potato vegetables! Let’s scratch the surface on how to produce the absolute highest quality spud in the North American continent to provide an excellent primer for aspiring novice potato farmers looking for a good side-hustle!

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1:34- Dramatic Reading of The $100 Prize Essay On The Cultivation Of The Potato

27:00 - A (not so) Brief Discussion and Conclusion!

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Invasion! The worm in its natural habitat(s) can only be described as a beast found in horror movies! Let us explore the immense psyche of these tubular creatures in our final look at these letters to a little girl.

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2:05 - Dramatic Reading of Worms

21:45 - A (not so) Brief Discussion and Conclusion!

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Can birds be used as hand warmers? Should you be terrified to be consumed by a birds powerful stomach? Find out along with some other controversial topics in this week’s episode!

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1:44 - Aves (Birds)

33:34 - A (not so) Brief Discussion and Conclusion!

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If you were to ask me how to describe a heart, this is probably what I would say. Happy Valentines Day! Welcome to Season 2!

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3:21 - The Heart (Happy Valentines Day!)

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As we conclude this season of Reading Cadence, I deeply enjoy stirring mass chaos in the hearts and souls of all by turning to the final pages of a few books we’ve been deforesting. In the words of one of my favorite SyFy characters, “Spoilers!”

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1:06 - Dramatic Reading of War & Peace (the end)

6:10 - Dramatic Reading of The Woman In White (the end)

11:57 - Dramatic Reading of Alice’s Adventure’s In Wonderland (the end)

16:35 - A (not so) brief discussion

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In Matthew there’s a lot of kingly language used to usher in Christ’s birth, and in a complementary way, in Luke’s account, there’s a lot of shepherd language used to usher in Christ’s birth. How can Jesus be both a promised King and a promised Shepherd?

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0:35 - The Dramatic Reading of Luke 2

8:27 - A (not so brief) fireside chat discussion

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And for our next “Christmas Magic” trick, miracles spontaneously appear in the good-natured, generous hearts of surprisingly inept rich, old, long-haired miners who hang out as suspicious “coffee” shops in Australia.

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0:50 - Dramatic Reading of the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Pt. 2

28:07 - A (not so) brief discussion

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How magnificent is the freedom we have in Christ because of Christ’s birth and life here on earth and his obedience to die on a cross for our sins so we may have eternal life! How much we undervalue that gift of his from the very beginning as Zacharias and Mary did of the message Gabriel gave to them!

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0:59 - The Dramatic Reading of Luke 1

12:04 - A (brief) fireside chat discussion

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The conclusion of this Sherlock Christmas classic. Ah, yes! It’s that time of year again where you can get away with literally anything in the name of Christmas. Maybe knowing when people start playing Christmas music could start having its advantages as a criminal!

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0:39 - Dramatic Reading of the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Pt. 2

27:39 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1892)

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Jesus’ birth account was recorded to include Herod’s massive infanticide in an attempt to preserve his mortal reign for another... 5 years? He’s dead. The ironic thing is that Jesus was eventually murdered, but it was in order to establish His eternal reign. Jesus didn’t stay dead! Jesus is still alive today!

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0:44 - The Dramatic Reading of Matthew 2

4:31 - A (brief) fireside chat discussion

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A goose and hat hold a better temperature on the state of someone’s marriage that you might think!

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3:39 - Dramatic Reading of the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Pt. 1

25:58 - A (not so) brief discussion

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1892)

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Ah yes, no names scream Christmas more than Amminadab and Zerubbabel! But Abraham, Boaz, Ruth, and Bathsheba or a whole other story!

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1:00 - The Dramatic Reading of Matthew 1

5:19 - A (brief) fireside chat discussion

18:39 - Concluding overview for December

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What's the craziest dream you've ever been able to successfully recall in vivid detail after six hours of distraction? Yeah, same. Also, you may start questioning the postal service's security measures in the near future. And some important pod updates.

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0:47 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 9 (The Halcombe Perspective)

29:12 - (Not so) Brief notes and conclusion

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Now taken back to quieter times in Russian civility, where appearances are overvalued against actual intelligence, we discover that perhaps 1805 was the beginning of cryptocurrency as we know it today.

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1:05 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 1 (Book 3)

25:39 - (Not so) Brief Discussion

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What is the most romantic place to go on a honeymoon? Correct! A tomb! Find out more juicy details of the Glyde honeymoon in Laura Glyde's exclusive tell-all conversation with Marian Halcombe! 

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0:47 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 8 (The Halcombe Perspective)

29:12 - (Not so) Brief notes and conclusion

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What does a career general, a staff officer, and an adjutant all have in common? If you answered, "A leadership stench that reeks (havoc)!" You'd be right! On paper, Bagration's detachment appears to have succeeded in their mission. But at what cost?

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1:17 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 21

23:57 - (Not so) Brief Discussion

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The power struggle match begins! Who will come out on top? Marian? Laura? Sir Percival? Count Fosco? Legally speaking, you're not enititled to know. But with all love, the winner is...

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1:33 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 7 (The Halcombe Perspective)

39:54 - (Not so) Brief notes and conclusion

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An emotional game we play on the battlefield! Taking a look at 5 separate emotions conveyed in this battle; fear, clashing strategies internally, gleeful and naive energy, crazy and calculated invicibility from on high, and controlled command. Who earns your loyalty?

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1:46 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 19

17:15 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 20

33:57 - (Not so) Brief Discussion

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Bad guy alerts come in many forms, including but not limited to, talking directly to mice in a whimsical tone, dancing and singing by yourself on the lawn with a concertina, and being scared of blood after talking about the moral ambiguity surrounding murderers.

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1:01 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 6 (The Halcombe Perspective)

48:10 - (Not so) Brief notes and conclusion

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The masterful cunning of Leo Tolstoy is wrought skillfully in these pages to hoodwink masses of readers with one little word...hope. The Russian-Austrian army is left facing at least 5x their number in French troops with more on the way, but that doesn't keep them smiling and obsessing over the way they walk..er, march!

0:00 - Intro

0:52 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 17

14:39 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 18

27:32 - (Not so) Brief Discussion

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Normally, a honeymoon deepens the newlyweds' relationship, and in a few occassions, ushers in the beginnings of a family. In this account, however, a six-month honeymoon births a groomzilla, a bride with eyes for another, a chemist, and a Stepford wife. Yo. 

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0:56 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 4 (The Halcombe Perspective)

40:15 - (Not so) Brief notes and conclusion

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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? You trash talk each other at the weigh-in, of course! Prince Andrew gets a sneak preview into what's going on in the minds of the Russian-Austrian military.

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1:57 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 15

17:35 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 16

24:10 - (Not so) Brief Discussion

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Six months is apparently not enough time to do a little house cleaning. Marian Halcombe has just arrived at the Glyde Estate six months after the marriage of Laura and Sir Percival just before the newlyweds get back from the honeymoon. Let's just say Mrs. Vesey's tidings are better than what Marian discovers in her 1st DAY of living there.

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0:41 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 4 (The Halcombe Perspective)

36:28 - Brief notes and conclusion

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Fool me twice...oops, you played yourself! Will Russia be able to respond after last week's blunder at the Vienna bridge? Join me through a mental battle taking place on both fronts!

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0:59 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 13

17:17 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 14

25:17 - Brief Discussion

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If you were about to be married in 5 days to the LOVE OF YOUR LIFE, what would be on your mind? Honeymoon? Check. The wedding? Check. Your lover's best friend? Check. Wait...what?!? The whereabouts of a creepy woman in white? Uh... 

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0:28 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 3 (The Halcombe Perspective)

23:41 - Brief notes and conclusion

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There is no war in Ba Sing Europe. While there is definitely an upper-tier political battle going on amongst Russia and its allies, the true deception, Prince Andrew discovers, is the spell cast over all Russian nobility that the war is simply another point of gossip with no threat to their lives. 

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1:31 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 11

8:50 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 12

23:24 - Brief Discussion

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There are two types of friends: The one's who will fight the battles for you you're unable to fight, and the one's who will send you halfway around the globe for 1.5 years. In danger. With stalkers. Haunted by a mysterious ghostly woman. Both of these descriptions are of Marian Halcombe.

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0:39 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 2 (The Halcombe Perspective)

33:48 - Brief notes and conclusion

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It's nice when we can post our "W's", but the Austrians aren't celebrating today. Prince Andrew learns how to put the "P" in Russian propaganda. In a completely unrelated note...Russia petitions a new ally.

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0:38 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 9

14:42 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 10

31:19 - Brief Discussion

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Laura makes a sincere gamble with her impending engagement to Sir Percival Glyde. Marian apparently can't spot the difference between a wolf and a sheep. And why the character and personality of a one-dimensional person can be best understood by a lunatic.

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0:39 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Part 1 (The Halcombe Perspective)

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Excuse the monotone voice as we alight into a brief battle of cannon balls and grapeshot! Has Rostov burned a bridge between himself and his commanding officer? The answer is quite enlightening.

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0:57 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 7

14:45 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 8

40:12 - Brief Discussion

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If you ever want to put a bounty on your childrens' heads, just make sure their rich inheritance depends on them not dying prematurely while married to a person twice their age. Laura has four potential assassins and a guardian who should have died a long time ago.

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0:44 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 3 (The Gilmore Perspective Continues)

27:18 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 4 (The Gilmore Perspective Ends)

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Shame! Honor! Scary battlefield scenes! ...like enjoying some pie and fine wine on the countryside while your sister squadron lures the French to

their expected immolation.

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0:31 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 5

9:34 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 6

16:40 - Brief Discussion

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Are wedding bells or alarms going off in your head? Compulsive lying last week, and now potential emotional manipulation this week?! Let's provide the facts in Gilmore's account. You be the judge.

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Mmmmm! Who doesn't love a good meat shield! Delicious! Russia is smacking their lips at Austria's expense and may have bet their final ten imperials in a game of cards!

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0:35 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 3

18:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 4

40:52 - Brief Discussion

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A lovely time to analyze certain traits of an "alleged" compulsive liar. And the lengths they will go to preserve their "alleged" lies. Sorry, it can't hurt to be just a little suspicious.

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1:22 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 1 (The Gilmore Perspective Begins)

25:22 - Brief notes and conclusion

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It's time to flip a coin, as they say, in our story - to the war-front! You can either be a posh military advisor to commander-in-chief of the Russian army...or an arrogant and rebellious, but elite soldier looking to make a name for yourself as a great warrior!

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1:12 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 1

14:18 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 2

34:34 - Brief Discussion

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On farewells and flowers. The 19th Century has a "lazy texting so I don't have to speak" equivalent that is actually much more demanding than it's worth. And on why violets are actually purple.

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0:51 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 14

18:47 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 15

48:16 - Brief notes and conclusion

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What to say to your worried, pregnant wife, as you depart for war? Hmm... That's a tough one. Well! Prince Andrew just has a way with words.

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 27

12:15 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 28

35:24 - Brief Discussion

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Walter takes the graveyard shift. With suspicions affirmed, we are left with a rather surprising and blunt primer on how to (and how not to) engage in civil discourse regarding a matter of contention.

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0:38 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 13

37:29 - Brief notes and conclusion

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Homeschooling Fail. Inhuman capability to collect one's thoughts so heretically and concisely to respond back to a letter without making a single structural error. 3 different types of platonic greetings, and why kissing someone 50x is the wrong answer.

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0:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 25

26:29 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 26

40:16 - Brief Discussion

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When you pass off your dreams as divinely authoritative and your friend's husband-to-be as the literal (s)pawn of Satan, you probably have some underlying issues you need to talk to someone about. Let's not miss those red flags.

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0:45 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 11

20:18 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 12

42:54 - Brief notes and conclusion

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Can't you just feel the energy of love in the air when two of your children are plotting and scheming over your fortune instead of mourning your last few hours on this earth? Yes. Prospective parents take note of what you can look forward to in your dying days!

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0:36 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 23

13:45 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 24

26:16 - Brief Discussion

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D-T-R. Define The Relationship. Those are really awkward to have second-hand.

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1:05 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 9

16:19 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 10

38:47 - Brief notes and conclusion

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The sweet taste of venom runs deep from the lips of the unexpected and concealed motives of a surprising ally, and the true heir to the Bezukhov Fortune is pitted between two determined parties. What fun! 

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0:44 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 21

21:13 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 22

33:54 - Brief Discussion

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Boiled chicken or cutlet? The lines certainly get blurred between teacher and pupil on more than one dimension in this extensive excerpt of Mr. Hartright's commentary.

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0:26 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 8

40:09 - Brief notes and conclusion

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If anyone can get me hyped up for a war with Bonaparte, it's Leo Tolstoy! Followed up in turn by some intriguing glances and audacious romantic statements by Natasha, concluding with a (excuse the pun) breath-taking dance!

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1:16 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 19

9:53 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 20

24:30 - Brief Discussion

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Today I note things I never wish to hear come out of my boss's mouth. One of which is to get into a conversation as to whether or not there was a way to redesign a baby's formation in the womb to resemble more closely a naked cherub.

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0:53 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 7

20:08 - Brief notes and conclusion

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We all need a Countess Rostova friendship in our lives as well as a Marya Dmitrievna one, no matter how contrasting in personality these two individuals are. But they're needed in equal measure, not a la carte. 

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0:31 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 17

5:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 18

21:44 - Brief Discussion

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Do you often struggle to communicate to someone the thought, "I think you're absolutely gorgeous...except for your face!" without hurting their feelings? Well, struggle no longer! Our author, Wilkie Collins, has managed this feat in - not one, but two - 12-sentence paragraphs!

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2:30 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 5

7:32 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 6

25:17 - Brief notes and conclusion

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The mood is set as we root for who will obtain the Bezukhov Fortune. For now, just let the man die, and let the carnage commence! My vote is Pierre.

0:00 - Intro & Recap

1:03 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 15

11:58 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 16

24:15 - Brief Discussion

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An oddly regimented dentist has his hands full of monster teeth, and on the back of a thriving Wisconsin economy full of cranberries lay the pipes of an old house. And, hey! We're reading original works from the 21st Century!

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1:17 - Dramatic Reading of "Dentist For Monsters" part 1

3:46 - Dramatic Reading of a poem about old pipes

6:16 - Discussion & Outro

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Our unemployed artist receives a $15/hr job (with inflation), and he also teaches us why taking a long walk alone at night can unintentionally advance a plot line. O man...er, woman.

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1:54 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 3

24:19 - The dramatic reading of TWIW Ch. 4

45:49 - Brief notes and conclusion

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Oh, to be a child again...when stalking your love interest was considered "cute and adorable," and when kissing someone was the most scandalous act you could think to do with them.

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

0:25 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 13

6:03 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 14

16:27 - Brief Discussion & Outro

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A multiple-perspectives mystery begins with... an out of work artist. What's new? Mystery solved. That was easy.

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1:31 - The dramatic reading of TWIW

12:11 - Until next time...

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"The Woman In White" by Wilkie Collins (1859)

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Tolstoy attempts to toy with our emotions by introducing us to young love...incidentally we also learn how NOT to parent.

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

01:33 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 11

07:39 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 12

16:42 - Brief Discussion & Outro

Acknowledgements:

"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

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Is the government really listening to every word you say? Rumpelstiltskin was the first recorded victim.

0:00 - Intro

0:27 - The Grimm Reading Of Rumpelstiltskin

8:05 - Discussing some troubling opportunities missed by Stilts

11:00 - Introducing our next reading venture

References:

From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884)

https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm055.html

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Pierre decides to...well...be Pierre. And he may just be the favorite (illegitimate) son that inherits the family fortune.

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

0:23 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 9

15:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 10

28:34 - Brief Discussion & Outro

Acknowledgements:

"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0007

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Another classic, "Little Snow-White", or, "How To Take Advantage Of A Seven Year-Old's Stupidity."  Take your pick.

0:00 - Intro

0:24 - The Grimm Reading Of Snow White

21:51 - Disturbing and Fun Things from the Story

37:05 - Outro & Fanfare

References:

From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884)

https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm053.html

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Somehow these chapters compelled me to talk about Britney Spears and give marriage advice! Yikes!

0:00 - Intro & Pod Cleaning

2:34 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 7

9:39 - On Britney Spears and Unequal Relationships

15:12 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 8

23:32 - Sage marriage advice from an unmarried man

27:36 - Outro & Fanfare

Acknowledgements:

"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0007

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This fairy tale is a podiatrist's delight and nightmare at the same time!

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

0:30 - Dramatic Reading of "Cinderella"

16:51 - The value(lessness) of sacrifice

30:06 - Conclusion & Fanfare

References:

From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884)

https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm021.html

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This life is just not for me...said Prince Andrew! What inspired the voice I give him?

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

0:41 - Dramatic Reading of Ch. 6 of War & Peace

10:17 - My Inspiration for the voice of Prince Andrew

13:35 - Outro & Fanfare

Acknowledgements:

"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004

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The story you've all come to know and love of childhood abandonment.

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

1:12 - Hansel & Gretel dramatic reading

19:02 - Let's Discuss, Shall We?

23:38 - Outro & Fanfare

References:

From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884)

https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm015.html

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The impassioned defense of Napolean by Pierre caused me to jump into my own Ted Talk.

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

0:27 - Excitable Reading of Chapter V

14:21 - Thoughts on the Chapter

16:03 - My Ted Talk

18:59 - Outro

Acknowledgements:

"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004

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...Missed opportunity for a sequel as to what happened inside the wolf's stomach after consuming Red and Grandma.

0:00 - Intro & Fanfare

0:35 - The dramatic reading of "Little Red Cap"

7:53 - Discussion of story and potential thrilling sequel???

13:14 - Concluding Thoughts & Outro to another uplifting Fairytale

References:

From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. variant source by Jeannete Hassenpflug (1857)

https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm026.html

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It's been a while...but we're back, baby!

0:00 - Intro and Fanfare to Pseudo-Episode 11

0:47 - Reading of Ch. 3 of War & Peace

11:40 - Reading of Ch. 4 of War & Peace

22:04 - Brief Discussion over these last 2 chapters

23:23 - Concluding thoughts and fanfare

Acknowledgements:

"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004

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I don't just hear voices. I hear personalities as well.

0:00 - Intro and Fanfare to Ch. 2 of War & Peace

1:25 - Reading Aloud Ch. 2

10:50 - Discussing the personalities

15:08 - Conclusion

Acknowledgements:

"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2600/2600-h/2600-h.htm#link2HCH0004

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Should you impersonate a ghost? Can you revive a lifeless body by sleeping next to it? Jacob and Wilhelm decided to transcribe this fairy tale to address these tough questions.

0:00 - Intro

0:24 - Reading of "The Story of A Boy Who Went Forth To Learn Fear"

26:21 - Discussing why a fireside chat is sometimes a bad thing.

31:59 - Conclusion

References:

From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884)

https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm004.html

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Well, folks. Let's just say, we're going to be cautious. Because I'm not as wealthy as Anna Pavlovna.

0:00 - Intro

0:19 - Explanation and New Content

3:09 - A legal reading of Ch. 1

17:56 - Reflection and Notes

20:46 - Concluding Musings

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"War & Peace" by Leo Tolstoy (1869)

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With Disney it was a kiss; with Grimm it was being hurtled into a wall!

0:00 - Intro

0:32 - The Grimm Reading Of Princess & The Frog

10:39 - Discussion of Princess & The Frog

15:52 - Concluding Thoughts

References:

From Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Household Tales, trans. Margaret Hunt (London: George Bell, 1884)

http://english.skazk.ru/catalog/fairy-tale/all-authors/brothers-grimm/skazka-the-frog-king-or-iron-henry-1714/

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Numbers should be your favorite book in the Bible... We also read and discuss Matthew 21:23-32, Romans 1:1-17, and Psalm 48

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro

03:12 - Reading of Matthew 21:23-32

05:19 - Discussion of " "

10:56 - Reading of Romans 1:1-17

13:42 - Discussion of " "

19:51 - Reading of Psalm 48

21:51 - Discussion of " "

28:53 - Reading of Numbers 1

37:08 - Discussion of " "

43:58 - Reading of Numbers 2

48:42 - Discussion of " "

55:14 - Conclusion

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Alice becomes the "Karen" we all wish we knew. And her tears are more robust than you think!

Show Notes:

Ep. 7 Alice's Adventures Ch. 2 Pt. 2

0:00 - Intro to the Podcast

0:21 - "Can Alice Survive In Her Own Tears?" discussion

7:25 - The watery reading of the end of the chapter

13:06 - The inciteful discussion and recap of Chapter Two

18:47 - Conclusion to the episode

References:

  • Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865)

  • https://www.clevelandeyeclinic.com/2019/07/16/three-types-of-tears/

  • https://www.healthline.com/health/what-are-tears-made-of#composition

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Alice's massive dehydration leads to some both really savage and profound insights into Alice's complicated childhood.

Show Notes:

0:00 - Intro to Ep. 6

0:30 - The watery reading of Ch. 2 Pt. 1

10:09 - Discussion of Ch. 2

16:19 - Conclusion of Ch. 2

References:

  • Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865)

  • https://genius.com/Isaac-watts-against-idleness-and-mischief-annotated

  • https://www.neatorama.com/2014/11/12/Water-Filled-Chair-Contains-All-of-the-Tears-of-a-Human-Lifetime/#:~:text=According%20to%20designer%20Keita%20Suzuki,after%20the%20age%20of%205.

  • https://www.calculateme.com/volume/liters/to-gallons/65

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Are you smarter than Alice? Let's find out, as we read through highlights in the the terms and conditions of Apple, AWS, Tumblr, Spotify, Instagram, and Netflix!

0:00 - Intro

0:20 - Relevant Recap of Ep. 4

1:13 - Anecdotal introduction to terms and conditions

2:15 - Apple T&C w/ Discussion

3:12 - AWS T&C w/ Discussion

5:22 - Tumblr T&C w/Discussion

7:38 - Spotify T&C w/Discussion

11:19 - Instagram T&C w/Discussion

15:21 - Netflix T&C w/Discussion

18:32 - Are you smarter than Alice? Recap

19:44 - Conclusion

Resources:

  • https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/29/londoners-wi-fi-security-herod-clause

  • https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

  • https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/

  • https://www.tumblr.com/policy/en/community

  • https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/end-user-agreement/

  • https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/terms/before-january-19-2013/

  • https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse

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Alice plays a risky game with her friends, poison, and cake.

0:00 - Intro & Podcast Review

2:29 - The dramatic reading of the selected text

10:02 - Discussion of this reading

21:58 - Concluding Remarks

Resource: "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland" (1865) - Lewis Carroll 

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You may get lost, you may question your (in)sanity along the way. Welcome to the brain of Alice!

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Have you actually read the US Declaration of Independence? All of it? Well, you don't have to steal it to find out what it says, because I'll just read it to you! 

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If anyone knows how to put out inspiring and motivational pieces of literature, it's Edgar Allan Poe! I thought I'd instill some true joy in your life today!

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Of intros, BMV Drivers Manuals, and gratitude