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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Chapter 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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Chapter 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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Chapter 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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Chapter 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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Chapter 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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Chapter 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
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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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Chapter 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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Chapter 4
Happy 2019! I hope it’s a good one for all schnooks the world over!
In this episode:
- You Can’t Spell “January” Without “Jury”
- Music For Schnooks: I have two ears – don’t tell me to listen to The Beatles in mono!
Bibliography:
- WGN Channel 9 – Season’s Greetings – “Happy Holidays” (1979)
- You, The Juror – Cook County jurors’ orientation video
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Chapter 3 (The Positivity Episode)
After a relatively negative chapter, Sean wanted to end 2018 with some positivity. Please enjoy this holiday-themed peek into the life of a schnook!
Bibliography:
∙ Photos of the abandoned Dixie Square Mall
∙ Holiday Special Podcast
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