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Posted on 7 April, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran seven years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Old fashioned telephone bell rings four times.

JOHNNY: (Groggy) Johnny Atsign.

PRO BONO: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny. Did I wake you?

JOHNNY: Ah, yeah. It’s 5 o’clock out here on the West Coast.

PRO BONO: (Telephone Filter) Sorry about that, but this is important. You’re done out there, aren’t you?

JOHNNY: I’ve run down all the leads we’ve got.

PRO BONO: (Telephone Filter) OK. Look, I’ve got you booked on a 9 am flight from LAX to Chicago. There’s more digging to do there.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 3 April, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran seven years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Johnny, it’s Aaron. The judge ruled against me in the copyright amicus filing.

JOHNNY: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Actually, things turned out OK.

JOHNNY: How so?

AARON: (Telephone Filter) He ruled against The Bomber too.

JOHNNY: Huh?

AARON: (Telephone Filter) He’s got two weeks to tell the judge why the case shouldn’t be dismissed.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 30 March, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

ZOMBIE: (Telephone Filter) Mr. Atsign, my name is Candler. I need some help.

JOHNNY: What kind of help, Mr. Candler?

ZOMBIE: (Telephone Filter) My fellow zombies and I have been collecting information about this guy who’s been harassing people online. It’s all from open public sources, mostly his own tweets and comments and blogs.

JOHNNY: Uh, huh.

ZOMBIE: (Telephone Filter) Now that we’ve got all this data, we need to authenticate it.

JOHNNY: And I take it that you want help with that.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 14 March, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first appeared five years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once. Telephone receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny. Thanks for that initial report on The Grouch

JOHNNY: Initial?

AARON:: (Telephone Filter) Yeah, initial. There’s something else to look into.

JOHNNY: Now what?

AARON: Take a look at his Twitter timeline and then give me a call.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 26 February, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran three years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for —

SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

CLIENT: (Telephone Filter) Hi, Johnny. I just called to say “Thanks” for that report.

JOHNNY: You’re welcome. I hope it’s useful.

CLIENT: (Telephone Filter) Things haven’t finished timing out yet, but it won’t be long.

JOHNNY: OK. Let me know if you need anything else.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 5 February, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first appeared three years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for —

SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny.

JOHNNY: Well, hello!

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Did you follow The Grouch’s antics over the weekend?

JOHNNY: Nope. I went fishing. What’s up?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) He’s threatening to file another LOLsuit.

JOHNNY: Good. That will make my life easier.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 27 January, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran seven years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Johnny, it’s Aaron.

JOHNNY: What’s up?

AARON: (Telephone Filter) I know that we’ve had you busy with The Grouch, but The Bomber is stirring stuff up again.

JOHNNY: Oh?

AARON: Yeah. It’s been pretty ugly, and it looks like he’s trying to deal with his anger by suing a bunch of bloggers, including me.

JOHNNY: Sounds like him.

AARON: I’ve got some stuff for you to check out.

JOHNNY: Well, it’s the way I make my living.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 25 January, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran five years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DD: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Mr. Atsign, it’s Dinah Daley again.

JOHNNY: Good morning to you. You’re up early out on the Left Coast.

DD: (Telephone Filter) It’s the nature of the job some days. Sometimes we have to talk to you Easterners.

JOHNNY: What can I do for you this morning?

DD: (Telephone Filter) Not much. I called mostly to thank you for that report. My lawyer has found it very useful.

JOHNNY: Good.

DD: (Telephone Filter) There’s just one more thing …

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 22 January, 2021 by wjjhoge

Five years ago today, I ran a two-part episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign. A year ago today, I reran Part Two. Here’s Part One.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Landline phone rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

LT. BRADSHAW: (Telephone Filter) Atsign, it’s Bradshaw.

JOHNNY: Why, Lieutenant, to what do I owe the honor?

LT. BRADSHAW: (Telephone Filter) Cut the sarcasm, Atsign. As much as I hate to admit it, I need some help.

JOHNNY: From me, Lieutenant?

LT. BRADSHAW: (Telephone Filter) Yeah. From you, Atsign.

JOHNNY: You must be in one helluva hole. Tell me more.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 5 January, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 Girl: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny. Have you seen The Grouch’s Twitter feed this morning?

JOHNNY: No, I’m still nursing my first cup of coffee. I haven’t looked at it for a couple of days. What’s up?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Yesterday, he tweeted that he’s not responsible for his pingbacks because WordPress sends them.

JOHNNY: Uh, huh.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) He thinks that will let him skate at his contempt show cause hearing.

JOHNNY: Does he? I’ll take a look.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 2 January, 2021 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign help start the New Year four years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) Good evening, Mr. Atsign.

JOHNNY: Yes?

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) I have some more information for you. Meet me at the usual place and time.

SOUND: (Called Party’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign! Continue reading →

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Posted on 28 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first added to our holiday cheer five years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype phone rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny.

JOHNNY: Hello! How ya’ doin’?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) I’m fine. I had a great time at the Christmas party.

JOHNNY: Yeah, it was good to see you again.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) What do you know about serving court papers?

JOHNNY: A bit. Here in Maryland, anyone over 18 can do it. I have occasionally. Why?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) What do you know about the rules in Illinois?

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 19 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

After all the nonsense of 2016, the Lickspittle Broadcasting System crew was ready for some end-of-the-year time off. This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran four years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

CALLER: (Telephone Filter) I’d like to order a pizza to go. Hold the anchovies.

JOHNNY: You’ve got the wrong number.

CALLER: (Telephone Filter) Awwww, they never deliver up here anymore.

SOUND: (Johnny’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 16 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

Today is the seventh anniversary of the first episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype Ringing Once. Handset picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Hi, Johnny.

JOHNNY: Well, hello. What’s up?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Do you remember that ex-con I told you about who is running a couple of not-for-profits over in your part of the country?

JOHNNY: The Bomber? Yeah, what about him?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) He’s threatening bloggers with bogus lawsuits.

JOHNNY: Trying that lawfare scam?

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) It sure seems like it.

JOHNNY: I’ll look into it.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 15 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign is from six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny.

JOHNNY: Good morning. It’ been a while since you called. What’s up these days.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) Nothing much with me, but The Bomber’s finally filed his opposition to the motions to dismiss his RICO suit.

JOHNNY: Oh, yeah. That was due yesterday.

RULE 5 GIRL: (Telephone Filter) I just saw it on PACER.

JOHNNY: I guess I’ll take a look.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 1 December, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign is from six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, I got your report. Thanks

JOHNNY: You’re welcome. I hope it’s useful.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Oh, I think so. The hearing is this afternoon.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 27 November, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran three years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Caller’s POV. Phone rings twice. Line picked up.

ZOMBIE: (Telephone Filter) Hello.

JOHNNY: Good morning, Pete. It’s Johnny Atsign. You left a message on my answering machine.

ZOMBIE: (Telephone Filter) Right. I was checking to see how the investigation was going on The Grouch’s story about his banking problem.

JOHNNY: I was just writing up my notes. I can give you a brief summary over the phone.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 17 November, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Mr. Atsign, My name’s Grayson, Pete Grayson. I’m looking for someone to investigate an Internet-related problem.

JOHNNY: That’s what I do for a living. What’s your problem?

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Online harassment. There’s this guy who’s convinced that I’m someone else, and he’s taking a grudge out on me.

JOHNNY: Sounds like something I’ve seen before.

GRAYSON: (Telephone Filter) Oh, you certainly have, Mr. Atsign. It’s The Grouch who is harassing me.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 22 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Atsign, it’s Brainiac. Sorry I missed your call.

JOHNNY: Yeah, well you’re the one who stated the game of telephone tag. What’s up?

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) You know that I’ve been poking some fun at The Grouch?

JOHNNY: Yeah. So?

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) So I’m starting to get some attention from Goodguys Unmasked.

JOHNNY: Uh, huh.

BRAINIAC: (Telephone Filter) I thought it would be useful to find out who is really writing the stuff.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 11 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first appeared three years ago today,

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SOUND: Skype rings once. Receiver picked up.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) Good evening, Mr. Atsign.

JOHNNY: Yes?

DEEP VOTE: (Telephone Filter) I have some more information for you. Meet me at the usual place and time.

SOUND: (Called Party’s POV) Line hung up. Dial tone.

MUSIC: Theme up and under.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 8 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

Here’s a Johnny Atsign episode that first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

OPERATOR: (Telephone Filter) Господин Atsign, Вот ваш звонок в Донецк.

JOHNNY: Cпасибо.

OPERATOR: (Telephone Filter) Идем дальше.

JOHNNY: Dimitri, it’s Johnny Atsign. Were you able to find the document?

DIMTRI: (Telephone Filter) Yes. The filing cabinet containing it escaped the fire. I don’t have the original, but I was able to photograph it.

JOHNNY: Great. Can you email it?

DIMTRI: (Telephone Filter) No. I mean photograph, as in film. In any case, I don’t have power for a scanner, but I’ll try to send the film roll out with a friend. You can get it developed. Meanwhile, I’m not sure how much longer the battery will last on this cell phone.

JOHNNY: Keep safe. And thanks.

DIMTRI: (Telephone Filter) OK, Johnny. I’m trying to keep a low profile, but things …

JOHNNY: Dimtri?

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 1 September, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran six years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings four times.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, where are you?

JOHNNY: Off fishing. I told you guys that I was taking a break.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) I know, but where?

JOHNNY: It’s a secret spot. I’m near the headwaters of a river. I’m standing in in one state, and the stream is so narrow up here that I can bounce flies off the bank of the next state.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) I don’t need to know your exact location. What I want to know is how quickly you can get back.

JOHNNY: If I have things my way—several days. If it’s important, I can be back tomorrow morning.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) It’s important.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 28 August, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first appeared three years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

[redacted]: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, are keeping your head above water?

JOHNNY: (Chuckles) Yeah. It’s not that hard. I’m back home.

[redacted]: (Telephone Filter) Did you find what we were looking for?

JOHNNY: That and more. This is going to open up several intriguing avenues for follow up.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 15 August, 2020 by wjjhoge

This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign first ran four years ago today.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Cell phone rings twice.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) Hey, Johnny, it’s Aaron. Can you meet me for lunch?

JOHNNY: Not unless you like Texas barbecue.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) I do, but what does that have to do with lunch today?

JOHNNY: I’m in San Antonio following up on leads, and I’m headed up to Austin after lunch.

AARON: (Telephone Filter) OK, lunch in Virginia isn’t gonna work. When will you be back?

JOHNNY: If things go well, I hope I can get a flight back in the morning.

JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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Posted on 11 August, 2020 by wjjhoge

There’s a Chinese curse that goes, “May you come to the attention of the authorities.” This episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign from five years ago today provides an example of how engaging in bogus finger pointing can … well, here’s the episode.

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ANNOUNCER: From Westminster, it’s time for—

SOUND: Skype rings once.

JOHNNY: Johnny Atsign.

MALLORY: (Telephone Filter) Good morning, Johnny, Rob Mallory.

JOHNNY: Hey, Rob. What’s up over at CID?

MALLORY: (Telephone Filter) Someone’s been sending emails to my boss and my boss’s boss.

JOHNNY: Really? Who would do a thing like that?

MALLORY: (Telephone Filter) The Grouch, and the emails are profusely illustrated.

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JOHNNY: Yours Truly, Johnny Atsign!

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