Jeff Reads His Book

I wrap up Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Henry skips town after a breakup/resignation double-whammy. Pauline seems oddly bothered by his leaving. Henry basically abandons his furnished home. I wonder if anyone wants to hear Bringing Balance read aloud again. Discussion questions end our fourth book in this mildly interesting podcast.

I read through the last chapter of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Margaux gets a surprise promotion now that so many peers are inferred to be captured in some sort of trap that was vaguely mentioned three chapters ago. Henry gets called to a meeting, interrupting a scene that certainly wasn't what it appeared to be, right? Our heroes have a minor spat to close out the book's last true chapter. I talk about some lame programming language that nobody cares about. Discussion questions end a somewhat sad episode!

I read through the second-to-last chapter of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. An impressive spell cast on some eyeballs sends the bad guys down the wrong eastward (or westward?) road. Margaux ends up smelling like delicious, fresh herbs, while Henry and their companions probably smell like sewage. Our heroes decide to continue their walk to Sandhill regardless of how tired Margaux is. I copyright my million-dollar folk art idea for sale at Hobby Lobby, which I've never actually visited. Discussion questions end another exciting episode!

I read through chapter 27 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Henry lets Margaux sleep in so he can ogle her exposed leg. Margaux exhibits her gymnastic prowess by vaulting multiple fences and trampling people's gardens. Henry finds himself back in the prologue, which doesn't make sense. I most likely enrage my wife by implying she mispronounces the word "creek." Discussion questions end another exciting episode!

I read through chapter 26 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Henry gets some tender treatment from a woman finally, and it isn't Margaux. Margaux hides some details of directions that are completely unclear to the reader/listener. Jeff wonders if someone could make a map from his constant use of cardinal directions in his terrible descriptions of our heroes' travels. Discussion questions end another exciting episode!

I read through chapter 25 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Margaux shows some mild racism while picking out the "leader" of their three new companions. Henry finds himself bleeding after an inexplicable battle scene. Margaux finds a use for a small log. I wonder why my cat is yelling for me. Discussion questions close out a semi-exciting episode!

I read chapter 24 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Margaux and Henry meet some characters that possibly introduce additional diversity to this cinematic universe. Henry expresses disappointment that their new companions are not into fighting and other bro-like activities and professions. Margaux gets pretty bossy with everyone, and Henry calls her out. I solicit suggestions for limiting my slouching during work hours. Discussion questions end another exciting episode that at least makes passing references to magic.

I quickly read through chapter 23 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Our heroes run through the woods to avoid some not-so-observant guards. Margaux finds some urban planning unsettling, leading to a discovery. I discuss the many ways to gently wake someone up using airborne cooking vessels. Discussion questions end a surprisingly uneventful episode.

I read chapter 22 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Margaux whines her way out of an arrest. Henry feasts on... you guessed it, beef stew! Our heroes adjourn to a bedroom without actually doing anything in this chapter. I postulate that I never had a curfew growing up because my parents were just glad that I left the house at all. Discussion questions end our exciting episode!

I read chapter 21 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Our heroes wake up while camping after somehow not being attacked by bears because they left all their dirty dishes strewn about their campsite. Margaux theorizes that some flags on the side of the road are for finding fugitives rather than for marking some underground infrastructure because a responsible individual called 811 before they dug. Jeff discusses slacking at work, leading to a crisis involving CRT monitors. Discussion questions end another exciting episode!

I read through chapter 20 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Margaux sneaks into a meeting she wasn't invited to using magic, which really illustrates how dull these books are. Henry sizes up a crowded bar like he is Swayze in Roadhouse. I reminisce about Tony Roma's half-chicken dinner. Discussion questions close out our exciting episode!

I quickly read through a magic-free chapter 19 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Henry shows up for a meeting hungover and disheveled. Margaux has a good cry after seeing her pathetic love interest. I wonder about the economics of two berry-centric monster cereals when clearly Count Chocula would be the most popular. Discussion questions end another exciting and late episode!

I stumble through chapter 18 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Henry "gets ready" for a date night without taking a shower, presumably. Margaux blows her chance at a romantic night by siding with her employer. I wonder how "footsie" ever became a thing. Discussion questions close out a relationship-heavy episode free of any magical confrontations!

I read through chapter 17 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Henry decides to sleep in after having salve rubbed into his back last chapter by his closest friend. Margaux tries to decide whether her job or her relationship is more important in a demonstration of truly warped priorities. I reveal how many times I hit snooze on the weekends. Discussion questions close out a somewhat dull episode.

I read through chapter 16 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Henry takes his shirt off once again for a friend to rub his back. Margaux goes through some exciting file folders filled with danger, mystery, and meeting minutes. Jeff reminisces about a fight over mulch. Discussion questions end an episode full of audio issues.

I read through chapter 15 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Our heroes run into trouble as they flee from Jackpond, though they do seem to have plenty of candy. Margaux calls shotgun even though they have a new traveling companion. Henry gets into a very confusing and poorly described fight. I rant about all the germs I'll be inhaling after I'm done recording. Discussion questions end our exciting episode.

I read through chapter 14 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Our heroes plan an ambitious escape plan that involves walking through the front door without anyone questioning them with a box of files. Our heroes meet up with Byron, and everyone is friends! Yay! I discuss women I found attractive in the distant past in an apparent attempt to infuriate my lovely wife. Discussion questions close out our exciting episode!

I read through an almost painfully long chapter 13 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Our heroes sneak into a fortress through the service entrance, which is surprisingly dull. Margaux searches for paperwork with the help of a magical creature, which is surprisingly dull. Henry files a records request, which is surprisingly dull. I suffer through somewhere around eight drinking breaks while trying to get through this chapter, which is surprisingly dull. There are discussion questions.

I eventually read all of chapter 12 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Margaux clearly has a new suitor who might be less than half her age, though its all a little foggy and we don't know what kind of norms they have in her world. Henry complains about his bottom. I make it clear that there will not be a sequel, though I feel like I've said that before. Discussion questions and a plea for feedback end another exciting, magic-free episode!

I read through chapter 11 of Powerless, a book I wrote in a month. Our heroes meet a barmaid who suggests her not-even-a-teenager brother take them on a dangerous mission. Margaux is once again reminded she possibly committed arson. I wonder why they don't put bologna on those meet trays they have at parties because it is a rather delicious deli meat. Discussion questions end another exciting episode!