Watcher's Diary #21: Eagles of Unusually Large Size
April 11, 2026
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5 min read“I accept that it happened.” That was Jenny’s answer when asked what word she would use to describe her feelings about Slayers, Every One of Us, the book she co-wrote with Kristen, now one year old. The phrase is vintage Jenny—resigned, honest, and a little funny—and it captures the tone of this live, anniversary Watcher’s Diary episode. The two hosts didn’t have an agenda. They talked about children’s books, being mistaken for a grandmother, the logistics of a cardboard cutout crowd-surfing, and whether the sisters in a goblin poem were actually dating. But threaded through the digressions were real reflections on what it means to write a memoir, to relive a divorce on the page, and to keep a podcast going for a decade.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:20) **Welcome & Book Anniversary Kickoff** - The hosts launch the live episode celebrating the one-year anniversary of their book *Slayers, Every One of Us*, with casual banter about the milestone and the live format.
- 2 (05:46) **Non-Survivor Media & Joanna Robinson Origin Story** - The hosts digress into what they’ve been watching lately, and Kristen recounts how they first connected with podcaster Joanna Robinson.
- 3 (09:27) **Book Feelings & Special Edition Copies** - Jenny and Kristen share their personal feelings about the book’s existence and discuss the signed special edition copies.
- 4 (11:37) **Favorite Book Release Weekend Memories** - The hosts reminisce about the prom-themed book release event, highlighting chaotic and joyful moments.
- 5 (15:30) **The Scrapped First Draft & Rewrite Process** - A listener asks about the abandoned first draft, and the hosts explain how they overhauled the book’s structure.
- 6 (17:12) **Nana Story & Age-Related Banter** - Kristen tells a story about being mistaken for her child’s grandmother, leading to a long, humorous riff on age and perception.
- 7 (20:39) **Lord of the Rings Trivia & Eagles of Unusually Large Size** - Jenny quizzes Kristen on *The Lord of the Rings*, leading to a comical failure and a discussion of giant eagles.
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Show Notes
Slayers, Every One of Us — the memoir we wrote together about our marriage, divorce, and podcasting through it — turned ONE this past week!! To celebrate we recorded our Watcher's Diary live with many of you. It was, of course, ever so much fun. In addition to Kristin talking about her feelings and assuring everyone that Jenny does, sometimes, also have feelings we discussed our favorite children's books, TOLD MANY POD SECRETS, and found out everything Kristin forgot about Lord of the Rings. Something for everyone!
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