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277: A Comma for Christmas
Episode 277

277: A Comma for Christmas

John's new art piece leads to a discussion of accuracy and build quality in toys for grown men and sometimes children.

Reconcilable Differences · Merlin Mann and John Siracusa

January 2, 20261h 21m

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John's new art piece leads to a discussion of accuracy and build quality in toys for grown men and sometimes children.

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John's new art piece leads to a discussion of accuracy and build quality in toys for grown men and sometimes children.


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