On today’s show, Jonnie hates marketing, but has to do it if he wants to eat, while John responds to a professional book reviewer (and immediately regrets it), and wrestles with a mysterious message on a license plate.

Also, a conversation about sheltering ourselves and others from pain, and whether it’s always a good thing.

This episode is NOT sponsored by Fireworks™️🧨 : “Celebrate America’s independence with explosives made in China!”

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