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How does a family process decades of systemic chaos? Through the time-honored tradition of finding dark humor in absolutely everything . The final installment of the 5-part series takes Joshua on a wild ride through his mom and aunt's school memories, proving that the classroom was often just as unhinged as the family lore . They explore the absolute whiplash of their educational upbringing, featuring everything from bespoke summer art packages to an art teacher who claimed the road's center lines did 'loop-de-loops' . It's a brilliantly funny look at childhood boundaries, small-town school dynamics, and a final, shocking reveal about a Grand Blanc kindergarten teacher that leaves Joshua completely floor-jawed .Michigan Department of Corrections, MDOC, Grand Blanc Michigan, Fremont Michigan, School Bus Chase, Tighty-Whities, Mixed Drink Driving, Cold War Desks, Corporal Punishment, Vietnam Flashbacks, Sibling Podcast Sensation, Series Finale, Generational Humors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How does a family process decades of systemic chaos? Through the time-honored tradition of finding dark humor in absolutely everything . The final installment of the 5-part series takes Joshua on a wild ride through his mom and aunt's school...

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