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b'This week, Merlin is losing his mind, and John\\u2019s kids can\\u2019t _even_.\\n\\nMerlin praises his kid\\u2019s tech-savvy teacher, and John has questions about how well Merlin has been following his orders. Merlin admits that he literally has not. \\n\\nHomework is discussed, and John confesses to once starting the world\\u2019s longest book report. John recounts his career of creative abuse of Macintosh skills back in elementary and high school, and Merlin dons his notional 43 Folders hat.\\n\\nThe topic expands to a wider exploration of Big Ideas in parenting, education, and pedagogy. Merlin has a little niggle, and John remembers when parents had a modest annual kiss budget. Then, things get _gritty_. Can models help kids? Want a Rice Krispies treat?\\n\\nJohn clarifies a previous insane reference you couldn\\u2019t possibly understand, and Merlin vents a little.\\n\\nAt `1:26:29` the spoiler horn fires off for a discussion of HBO\\u2019s _Sharp Objects_ Season One.\\n\\n(_Recorded on Tuesday, August 28, 2018._)'