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The Franklin Chronicles

Welcome to The Franklin Chronicles, where my unending search for the profound in the mundane usually takes a sharp left into ridiculousness. Expect stories, rants, random musings, and whatever else I can cook up — all served with a side of humor and a sprinkle of “what the hell just happened?”Kick off your shoes (but keep your socks on — we ain’t that close) and settle in. If you hear something you like, leave a comment and let me know.

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  1. 14

    Episode 14-Tea with The Universe

    • A completely true (ish) story about my unexpected chat with The Universe• The lessons she decided I needed to hear• Why naps are apparently not sacred• Plus, some thoughts on listening when life tries to tell you something🎧 Press play and pour yourself a cup.

  2. 13

    Episode 13: Pluto the Racist Planet

    Hey guys, sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. LongStoryShort-2020 tried to kill me! (But that’s a whole other story.) But it’s 2021 now—(clearly) anything is possible! I’m gonna try something different for the new year. Introducing, Franklin’s very first Bedtime Story for Grown-ass Folks. This first episode is called, Pluto: The Racist Planet. You’re gonna love it!… Well, approximately 51.3% of you will.

  3. 12

    Episode 12: Bob and Tim and The Empire

    On this, the opening week of the newest Star Wars movie, Franklin tells the little-known, Star Wars Episode 1.25 (or 3.25 depending on when you start counting). It's the story of Bob and Tim; two white-collar employees of The Empire. Also, just like The Empire, The Dreaded Tony Allen strikes back. (Because he’s THE WORST!)

  4. 11

    Episode 11: The Nemesis

    In this episode, we hear Franklin’s origin story as he confronts his Nemesis, relaunches the podcast, becomes an entrepreneur and a hero! (Entreprenero)

  5. 10

    Episode 10: Eve and the Snake

    The story of how Eve and The Snake saved The Universe.

  6. 9

    Episode 09: Happiness

    Turns out happiness is not really a warm blankey, it's a big @$$ quilt.

  7. 8

    Episode 08: Folksy

    The folksy genius of Sarah Palin

  8. 7

    Episode 07: The Art of Palin

    Dorothy Isono, (one of my former colleagues), dispenses wisdom on advertising and how it leads to the creation of Sarah Palin.

  9. 6

    Episode 06: Blackberries and Email

    The only constants in the world are life, death, blackberries and email.

  10. 5

    Episode 05: Me and Lucy

    Is it just bad luck, or does The Universe have a grudge against Franklin? (Spoiler alert: The Universe has a grudge.)

  11. 4

    Episode 03: Spider-Man, The Next Generation

    Can the love for Spider-Man be passed through the genes? Prolly.

  12. 3

    Episode 02: Wynton Marsalis

    My epic struggle with Wynton Marsalis.

  13. 2

    Episode-01: Getting into Heaven

    If you can't get into heaven the normal way, you're gonna need a plan. Fortunately, Franklin has a plan.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Franklin Chronicles, where my unending search for the profound in the mundane usually takes a sharp left into ridiculousness. Expect stories, rants, random musings, and whatever else I can cook up — all served with a side of humor and a sprinkle of “what the hell just happened?”Kick off your shoes (but keep your socks on — we ain’t that close) and settle in. If you hear something you like, leave a comment and let me know.

HOSTED BY

Eugene Varnado II

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Welcome to The Franklin Chronicles, where my unending search for the profound in the mundane usually takes a sharp left into ridiculousness. Expect stories, rants, random musings, and whatever else I can cook up — all served with a side of humor and a sprinkle of “what the hell just happened?”Kick...

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