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The Franklin Chronicles
by Eugene Varnado II
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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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.
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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.
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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!)
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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)
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Episode 10: Eve and the Snake
The story of how Eve and The Snake saved The Universe.
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Episode 09: Happiness
Turns out happiness is not really a warm blankey, it's a big @$$ quilt.
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Episode 08: Folksy
The folksy genius of Sarah Palin
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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.
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Episode 06: Blackberries and Email
The only constants in the world are life, death, blackberries and email.
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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.)
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Episode 03: Spider-Man, The Next Generation
Can the love for Spider-Man be passed through the genes? Prolly.
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Episode 02: Wynton Marsalis
My epic struggle with Wynton Marsalis.
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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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