In the episode, we relive one HALF DAY of the life of Dud, the most tedious person to exist in fiction. We also learn that George Washington was a Pisces and true to the Piscean nature was a known crier that was moved to tears by job changes, a quarrelsome Congress, and the Continental Army. A man that contained multitudes.

In this episode, we rejoin idiot Dud in his caper to get the Secret Service to investigate a man asking about a printing press. If you think this makes no sense you are correct. Also, despite the prevailing attitude toward Galena in this story, it is a lovely-looking town.

In this episode, we resume in part 2 of what is sure to be many, many parts of the story of Dud, who meets the handsome Secret Service agent played by Mike Johnson. Sparks fly!

In this episode, we start what will be a series where we read through some long 'thing'. We have yet to discover what this thing may be, but - regardless - dive right into a tale of a printing deal featuring co-workers, a shady man, an unlikable narrator, someone named Jean, and male stuffers.

In this episode, we read an assortment of Holiday cards, including an anniversary holiday card from Eunice to Lawry - on their Dec 26th anniversary! And the Manette tells a very special holiday movie story.

In this episode, we read some correspondence straight from the USS Chester CA27 at the end of WWII. Join along as Japan surrenders. And a surprise holiday telegram from Franklin D Roosevelt on the occasion of Christmas at war, 1944.

In this episode, we happen to get two really sad letters containing information about illness. In the middle of this sadness we talk about the existential threat of advertisers infiltrating our REM sleep.

In this episode, Grandma is in Wisconsin and Grandpa is in Ohio and there is much to do with the four children, the budget, and also - very important - blenders!!!

In this episode, we hear from Kathy One whose commentary on tuitions costs sends us spiraling RE: inflation. The cost of stamps though? Without reproach. Hug and kiss your local USPS workers this holiday, for they deserve a huge thank you.

In this episode, we have a letter from Mickey to Laury, who is at Camp Roberts with his pinup magazines. And another letter from some guy that uses the word "remember" a concerning amount and who is a bit creepy about young Kathy One, but sends a partial nude which we both appreciate.