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Jeff and Rebecca talk about still being pissed off about the 2012 non-pulitzer, Gaiman seemingly throwing in the image rehab towel, legal challenges and defenses, and more before talking about their recent reading.

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The Long History of The Simplified Spelling Movement with Gabe Henry on First Edition.

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