A Four-Letter Man (Hemingway's "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber")
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A Four-Letter Man (Hemingway's "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber") is the 316th episode of the Very Bad Wizards podcast, released on September 16, 2025.
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edit edit sourceDavid and Tamler go big game hunting and explore their first Hemingway short story "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber." We dig into his characteristic themes of courage, cowardice, shifting power dynamics in marriages, and what it truly means to live a happy life. Plus, neuroscience may be complex, but can these AI generated neuroscience jokes tickle David's funny bone? And a super timely discussion of an urgent issue: The Cracker Barrel logo. Cracker Barrel Redesign Controversy [apnews.com] 200+ Neuroscience Jokes to Tickle Your Brain and Boost Your Mood [punsify.com] The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway [wikipedia.org]