Episode 4: Mary Anne Saves the Day

Tanner and Jack picture two different versions of The Parent Trap.

JNCO Jeans - picture by Jack Miller / Buzzfeed

You need some Mr. Prezzioso-approved merch for your next basketball game.

The episode for "Mary Anne Saves the Day" was originally released on March 21, 2016 and is #4. **You can listen to it here.** This episode is 44:37 long.This week's ghostwriter: none.

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## Official Episode Description

Jack and Tanner discuss book four of The Baby-Sitter's Club, "Mary Ann Saves the Day." From what though? Is the Stoneybrook jewel thief back in action? Has The Agency risen to power again, threatening to destroy the club once and for all? Is it just a spat between a few friends based on a misunderstanding? You'll have to listen to find out!

## Book Description

Jack: "This is an epic tale about four women in a small town whose lives are shattered when they lose the only thing that matters to them which is their own friendship. And as they have to introspect, suddenly alone in the world, they each learn a lot more than they ever wanted to about who they were."

Tanner: much disruption re: baby names; does not finish in time nor does he go into B plot

## Segments

###  Mr. Prezzioso's Boys' Basketball Corner

Unofficial introduction of this segment, as Mr and Mrs Prezzioso are going out to a boys' basketball game. Mr Prezzioso is very excited.

###  Tanner Googles

Tanner googles to find out if Stacey is blond. Jack is opposed.

###  Tearful Moment

The segment has officially been introduced!

Jack: the moment when Mary Anne removes her hair from braids and shows her dad

## Jack's References

* This book is about the failure of communication and mediating/subverting experiences through the written word.
* Sierra Nevada
* Jack wore JNCOs with Ralph Lauren
* Humpty Dumpty and “the shattered eggman”

## Tanner's References

* *Game of Thrones*
* Shiner Bock
* Tanner wore JNCOs with a No Fear shirt
* *Fight Club*

## Notes

* Jackie and the Weasel
* Introduction of Dawn and her cool barn house
* Tanner: “Here’s why I hate Mary Anne…”
* *The Parent Trap*: Jack is an original *Parent Trap* stan, Tanner pictures Lindsey Lohan’s version.
* This was the first day Tanner felt shame about reading the paperback copy (on the subway with a bandaged, bruised face/arms)
* Jack describes Tanner as a Claudia stan.
* introduction of Mr. Prezzioso’s jeans-wearing boys basketball shtick; roleplay
* Tanner’s dog makes a first podcast appearance
* Jack finally nails the signoff.

## Notable Non-Sitters

Jamie Newton, Lucy Jane Newton, Alexander Kurtzman, Mimi Yamamoto, Richard Spier, Sharon Porter, Jenny Prezzioso, Mr. Prezzioso, Mallory Pike

## Sign Off

Claudia is wearing a bra now, and the way she talks, you’d think boys had just been invented.

## References & Links

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game\_of\_Thrones
2. ↑ https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/143/1352/
3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight\_Club
4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Parent\_Trap\_(1961\_film)
5. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The\_Parent\_Trap\_(1998\_film)

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