Episode 402: Watches & Barbecue

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Episode 402: Watches & Barbecue

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84 minutes

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Nov 27, 2018

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Discussed: Thanksgiving; spatchcock chicken; kids and their stupid eating; Dan's concern about how we talk to each other; Merlin encourages people to try not to be terrible.

Also, some odds and sods on iPad Pro updates, and thanks to our nice listeners.

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Nov 27, 2018

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Episode 402: Watches & Barbecue

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