The Buddies dive into All the Colors of the Dark  by Chris Whittaker. A story that manages to combine elements of Joe Dirt, Shawshank Redemption, Where the Crawdad Sing, and Forrest Gump into one surprisingly coherent narrative. Or more simply put, a tale about a pirate turning into a great painter. The book had the Buddies debating proper broccoli-roasting techniques, questioning why Ivy League acceptances are treated like community college admissions in small-town Missouri, and wondering if maybe eyepatch technology is due for an upgrade after several centuries. So, grab your sketchbook (preferably filled with portraits of missing persons), double-check that your doors are locked, and join the Buddies as they navigate through this heart-wrenching story.

Intro/Book Report (0:00-4:08)

Stock Up/Down (2:49-39:33)

Favorite Scene/Character/Listener Email (39:34-45:16)

Love/Hate (45:17-54:31)

Lingering Questions/Casting the Movie/Show (54:32-59:25)

Conclusion (59:26-1:02:07)

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