Autobiography of a Schnook

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September 22, 2019Chapter 13
Another chapter in the life story of…a guy nobody’s heard of is available. A bit of a somber tone, but hopefully with some uplifting moments. For this episode:
Another one of those silly Facebook Q&A thingies
Memories of 18 years ago
Just buy the concert ticket.
Wonderful World of Wondermints, as autographed by, uhhh….Wondermints!
Mike D’Amico (left) and Darian Sahanaja…they haven’t aged a single day in 17 years! Lisa inadvertently captured bass player Bob Lizik’s home address and phone number (blurred…for your pleasure).
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1h 21min
September 18, 2019Appendix I: ONE IX
A special appendix episode commemorating the 50th anniversary of…something very strange! This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Even if you don’t generally like the topic, listen anyway — it’s quite fascinating.
Online Bibliography:
“Is Beatle Paul McCartney Dead?” – Tim Harper, Drake Times-Delphic – September 17, 1969
“McCartney dead; new evidence brought to light” – Fred LaBour, Michigan Daily – October 14, 1969
Riders in the Sky (Fred LaBour’s band) – official web site
Fab 4 Free 4 All Podcast – http://www.fab4free4all.com/
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2h 2min
August 28, 2019Chapter 12
As promised, the second episode of August. In this chapter:
Aunt Jemima’s Pancakes – somehow about college athletics
The Black Triangle – the mystery…the hunt…the marketing!
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1h 32min
August 02, 2019Chapter 11
Just barely missed the July deadline, but here’s a new chapter! In today’s episode:
Sean does another Facebook bullet-pointed list
Chicago myth-busting
“Dear Ruby,” a tribute to the writings of Italo Calvino and to a source of frustration for some people in Sean’s line of work
Bibliography:
It’s a Podcast, Charlie Brown
Forward March by Carey Anne Farrell
In the St. Nick of Time by William Pepper
The Straight Dope column on the “Windy City” nickname
“From the Windy City,” Cleveland Gazette, September 19, 1885
“CHICAGO’S RECORD. Crimes of a Day in the Windy City,” Cincinnati Enquirer, September 11, 1882
The Straight DopeWhy is there no ketchup on a properly made hot dog? – “” – August 30, 1991
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1h 27min
June 25, 2019Chapter 10
Coming to you live (well…okay, recorded) from the Schnook Nook, a new chapter!
In this episode:
My SENIOR Year in High School – answering a frequently-posted social media survey
The Mysterious Phantom Pac-Man Game – For years Sean has insisted that a sequel in the Pac-Man franchise existed, yet nobody believed him.
The Doors Without Jim – What’s the point? Well…
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1h 16min
May 24, 2019Chapter 9: The San Francisco Chapter
Believe it or not, this schnook isn’t just all about Chicago. This episode’s segments:
My Secret (?) Happy Place
Sean Goes to Prison
My Wife, the Enabler
PROFANITY ALERT: There are a few uncensored profanities in the preamble. I felt it would be cheap and just plain not right to censor them in the context of what I was saying.
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1h 40min
April 04, 2019Chapter 8
In this episode:
Remembering “Boomer” on his birthday – Too much to say about a popular teacher to fit in one episode, unfortunately.
Dick Dale, The Beach Boys, and the “Sloop John B” Myth – Gone at 81, yet gone too young still. And is it true what they say about why California’s harmony band recorded their 1966 hit?
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1h 32min
March 18, 2019Chapter 7
The wake of St. Patrick’s Day brings the world a new chapter in this as-read-by-the-author book in podcast form. In this episode:
Death of The Mad Russian – Six years to the day of his death, we must wonder: why WAS he so angry?
Music for Schnooks: The Cliché-Free Love Segment – Sorry, no puns based on the name of the Elektra Records band, but…well, just listen!
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1h 1min
February 26, 2019Chapter 6
February is a short month, but not so short that a new chapter isn’t published! In this episode:
Growing Up Catholic: Catholic School – Sean talks about his wacky adventures in education under the rule of the Vatican
Long Title — Music For Schnooks — Don’t Meet Your Heroes: Talented Dummy Edition – In honor of a recently departed musical hero
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Micky Dolenz singing “I’m a Believer” with Julie Driscoll
Peter Tork playing “Solfeggieto” (courtesy of a Hohner Clavinet) on 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee
Good little Catholic boy, featuring (L-R) Deacon Paul Kolodziej, Bishop Joseph Imesch, some schnook, and apparently Jimmy Kimmel

Tork’n’Dorks. That schnook on the left has a weird-looking head, don’t he?
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1h 17min
February 05, 2019Chapter 5
So far 2019 has proven very busy for this schnook. In this chapter, we go a little bit past my 90-minute threshold, but not by far. Here’s what I have in store for you:
“Good afternoon, this is Sean.” Ever wonder what went on when you called tech support? This might give some insight.
The Beach Boys: In Defense of 15 Big Ones: I’m joined by a special guest to discuss what was supposed to be Brian Wilson’s comeback album with The Beach Boys. Was it really as bad as many fans think?
Bibliography:
Tales From the Techs – a classic collection of tech support horror stories, that may or may not include an anonymous story from a certain podcast host!
Full-length discussion on 15 Big Ones
The Atari 2600 Game By Game Podcast
Please Stand By
IntAriVisions!
The Beach Boys perform “That Same Song” at the Alexander Hamilton Double Rock Baptist Church
Sail On: The Beach Boys Podcast
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1h 32min

FAQs about Autobiography of a Schnook:

How many episodes does Autobiography of a Schnook have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.