Season 3 - Episode 39: "The Tunnel"

"The Tunnel”Max decides to use a tunnel filled with …snakes – and Big Al!! Can Max come to the rescue? Would the Maker make a way? Meanwhile – last time you remember, Announcer Lad attempted to use Artificial Intelligence with the intros – but what were those papers he had that Max snatched away? Was it an AI Script? We’ll find out this week!     Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote1:12 – Last time you remember… or maybe you don’t! Liz gets frustrated trying to remind us what happened last time – Announcer Lad tried to use AI for intros – and Max took action!!5:09 – Chapter 38 – “The Tunnel”17:43 – Nigel’s News Nuggets delve into an investigation19:16 – Our hosts pull out papers from last week and read Announcer Lad’s AI generated script!23:26 – The gang discusses the pitfalls of artificial stories versus the authentic words of a real author.And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

“The Baker and the Cupbearer”Joseph plays the wise “prison referee” in this battle of blame between baker and cupbearer. Announcer Lad tries to do his intros using A.I. -poorly, so our Epic hosts pick up his slack. And a great letter from a fine lad named Gideon has intriguing question for our studio gang! But is Announcer Lad planning on using A.I. next week? Not if Max can help it!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote0:34 – Announcer Lad messes up the intros by trying to use AI! So Max, Liz and Nigel do it for him – using his AI script?5:32 – Chapter 37:  “The Baker and the Cupbearer”17:36 – Nigel reminds us we have a letter to read from young Gideon, who undoubtedly is a very fine young lad!23:30 – Max poses the question – is Announcer Lad going to use more AI? So Max takes things into his own …jaws!And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Episode 37: “A Hair-Raising Morning”Pharoah is livid with his cupbearer and baker – and sends them to prison – the reason? Cat hair in his food and drink! The culprit? AL! The mastermind behind it – Miss Jenny herself, as we’ll find out in Jenny’s Corner. This leads to a dream-sequence into a comedy restaurant featuring the comedy team of Shecky Cheese and Scotty McLaugh-laugh, played by Nigel and Max, with Liz as the unamused patron! Get ready for some Cheesy McLaughs!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote0:30 – Our hosts are underwhelmed with Announcer Lad’s generic introductions…3:19 – Chapter 36: “A Hair-Raising Morning”14:52 – Jenny’s Corner – Jenny separates fact from fiction by splitting hairs… so to speak.16:13 – The lame jokes begin between Max and Nigel… which leads to… a dream sequence… which leads to…17:28 – A comedy restaurant –  with jokes that are difficult to swallow! And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Episode 36: “Heart Strings”Benipe, now blind, still deeply wants to learn to play the harp, but how? Perhaps with a little help from a very little friend! Nigel “opens Benipe’s eyes” by opening his heart to Joseph’s God – the true God. Back at the studio, Nigel has ordered himself a mouse sized harp but gets far more than he bargained for.  Moving crew Ralph and Morty guest star, while Miss Jenny reveals just how far she’ll go to authentically author!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote2:03 – Max, Liz and Nigel are actually pleased with Announcer Lad’s introductions3:49 – Nigel reveals he’s made a teeny tiny little purchase4:47 – Ralph and Morty arrive, revealing that Nigel’s purchase is not so tiny at all!7:37 – Chapter 35 – “Heart Strings”24:38 – Ralph and Morty join our Epic hosts to visit Jenny’s Corner – where she reveals a special technique she used to write this chapter.27:20 – Our movers get a free trip to the ice cream stand, and some truth to chew on.And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Episode 35: “Joseph, the Jailer, and Jabari”Joseph is still in prison, but his conditions in the darkened cell are beginning to brighten.  In the studio, an awkward introduction becomes an even more awkward infomercial. In Jenny’s Corner, Miss Jenny does the math – with an estimate of how long Joseph may have been in custody. And we hear from our youngest listeners yet (and from their Mom!)    Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote0:22 – Our hosts give themselves an awkward musical introduction…1:45 – Which morphs into an even more awkward infomercial… and perhaps… jail??5:54 -  Chapter 34: “Joseph, the Jailer, and Jabari.”19:45 – Jenny’s Corner: How long was Joseph in jail? Here’s Miss Jenny’s best estimate22:00 – Your results may vary – it does for our hosts!22:50 – Emails from Alice and Henry, our youngest writers yet – with a little help from their mum… And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Episode 34 - "Through a Glass, Brightly" - The search for Al in the pyramid helps Liz and Nigel make a very enlightening discovery – literally giving sight to the vision impaired! In Jenny’s Corner our amazing author lass reveals how she combined fantasy with history to bring fun. In the studio Nigel celebrates his vision by scheduling his annual eye exam, but boy did he pick the wrong rodent doctor. And a letter from Emily shows Mr. Denny a little respect!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote0:30 – Announcer Chap struggles reading the teleprompter – does he have a vision issue?4:40 – Chapter 33 – “Through a Glass, Brightly”19:10 – Jenny’s Corner: Jenny explains how she wove historical fact with fiction to make a fun story!20:41 – Nigel’s optometrist Dr. Moleman arrives to give his eye exam… except Dr. Moleman has optical issues of his own!23:55 – But Announcer Chap still has optical issues too! So, he sidesteps it by presenting a letter from Emily who asks about how he does all those voices.  And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy 

Episode 33: “The Book of the Dead”Nigel and Liz explore the pyramids looking for Al, and learning about the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Our hosts try to turn the book into a scary movie, while Miss Jenny tells us she’s actually read it! It might surprise you how close some of it is to Scripture!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote0:55 – Our hosts give Announcer Lad permission to do his job – but do we really need him?3:01 – Could today’s chapter be a horror movie?4:48 – Chapter 32 – “The Book of the Dead”16:33 – In Jenny’s Corner, Miss Jenny gives us the details on this mysterious Book of the Dead18:20 – Our hosts discuss the differences – AND the similarities between the Bible and the Book of the Dead – similarities????And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Episode 32: “Blind Faith”Joseph’s friend Benipe has been blinded …and frankly Nigel isn’t doing much better! Could their lack of vision help them see blessings in disguise?  And what do harps have to do with blindness? Both Nigel and our author friend Miss Jenny help us… SEE the bigger picture – which is music to our ears and eyes!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote1:12 – Really? Are we still playing the name game??4:08 – Chapter 31: “Blind Faith”14:36 – Here’s another way to listen to Jenny’s great audiobooks!15:26 – Herrrre’s Jenny – in her Corner – with the story behind Joseph’s friend Benipe17:26 – Nigel’s News Nuggets brings us a wealth of knowledge about stringed instruments, like the harp. Was string music around even before ancient Egypt?And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Episode 31: “The Secret Passage”Al is talked by his jackal friends into exploring the inner chambers of the pyramids in search of… bananas. Al is also the special guest back at the studio, so his sweetheart wants everything to be perfect for his visit… including Al’s favorites – bananas! But soon Liz goes bananas… because her bananas are missing! Plus, in Jenny’s Corner, she brings us a very touching letter from Down Under!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote0:30 -   Our terrific trio help intro the show1:35 – Why is Monsieur Announcer Lad speaking French… sort of…?3:20 – We announce our special guest – and Liz details all her special preparation5:49 – Chapter 30: “The Secret Passage”19:13 – Did Nigel find the bananas? 19:44 – Jenny’s Corner brings a sweet touching letter by Dorothy from Down Under22:54 – While Liz is still dismayed over missing bananas, Al arrives! What’s a poor kitty to do?And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy

Episode 30: “Potiphar’s Decision”Joseph is falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife Zuleika – but how will her enraged husband respond to this servant he thought he could trust?  Meanwhile, Nigel has begun taking the mousie martial arts known as Tai Cheese, so he is able to defend himself against… a delivery guy?  This oughtta be fun!  Featuring the audiobook “The Dreamer, the Schemer, & the Robe,” by Jenny L. Cote1:13 – Are you the tactile type? Max thinks you’re more likely to be human….  2:25 – Where’s Nigel – practicing Tai Cheese? Indeed – and he’ll give us a demonstration!6:34 – Chapter 29: “Potiphar’s Decision”20:06 – when the doorbell rings – we find the real reason Nigel has taken up Tai Cheese – some dirty rat?24:40 – In Jenny’s Corner, Miss Jenny shares a way you can dig even deeper into her stories – and even get school credit – how cool is that! And as always – we’d love to hear from you! Email Jenny: [email protected] the way - the audiobook, “The Dreamer, the Schemer,& the Robe: written by Jenny L. Cote, and narrated by Denny Brownlee, is available on Audible.com. To order your copy - Click here:          adbl.co/3BPQ1Zy