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The Franklin Chronicles

The Franklin Chronicles

Written by: Eugene Varnado II
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Welcome to The Franklin Chronicles, where my unending search for the profound in the mundane usually takes a sharp left into ridiculousness. Expect stories, rants, random musings, and whatever else I can cook up — all served with a side of humor and a sprinkle of “what the hell just happened?”

Kick off your shoes (but keep your socks on — we ain’t that close) and settle in. If you hear something you like, leave a comment and let me know.

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Episodes
  • Tea with The Universe

    Tea with The Universe
    Mar 24 2025

    • A completely true (ish) story about my unexpected chat with The Universe

    • The lessons she decided I needed to hear

    • Why naps are apparently not sacred

    • Plus, some thoughts on listening when life tries to tell you something

    🎧 Press play and pour yourself a cup.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 13: Pluto the Racist Planet

    Episode 13: Pluto the Racist Planet
    Jan 17 2021
    Hey guys, sorry I’ve been MIA for so long. LongStoryShort-2020 tried to kill me! (But that’s a whole other story.) But it’s 2021 now—(clearly) anything is possible! I’m gonna try something different for the new year. Introducing, Franklin’s very first Bedtime Story for Grown-ass Folks. This first episode is called, Pluto: The Racist Planet. You’re gonna love it!… Well, approximately 51.3% of you will.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 12: Bob and Tim and The Empire

    Episode 12: Bob and Tim and The Empire
    Dec 17 2019
    On this, the opening week of the newest Star Wars movie, Franklin tells the little-known, Star Wars Episode 1.25 (or 3.25 depending on when you start counting). It's the story of Bob and Tim; two white-collar employees of The Empire. Also, just like The Empire, The Dreaded Tony Allen strikes back. (Because he’s THE WORST!)
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    21 mins
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