PB CHARACTERS

CHIEF VIDEOS

September 3, 2011
How To Pronounce Chief
"chief, chief, chief"

Episode 567 - April 14th, 2012
How to Ask for Help in English
"Please help me escape from this place."
"I need your help with something, Chief."

Episode 570 - April 17th, 2012
How to Apologize in English
"I'm very sorry that you had to see that, Chief."
"This tragedy is no one's fault but our own."

Episode 584 - May 6, 2012
How to Give Orders in English
"Seize the mortgages immediately."
"I don't care what Chief said. You are going to complete this assignment."

Episode 628 - July 9, 2012
How to Pronounce Guacamole
"'Don't worry,' I said, 'guacamole is an acquired taste.'"
"A: Chief doesn't want guacamole on his taco."
"B: Then he can scoop the guacamole out with his bare hands."

Episode 641 - July 22, 2012
How to Pronounce Svelte
"Her svelte figure caught the minister's eye, just as Chief predicted."
"A: You're looking svelte in that jumpsuit."
"B: Svelte or not, it's the itchiest thing I've ever worn."

Episode 653 - August 3, 2012
How to Pronounce Lasso
"Chief, who had posed as a waiter, said Lasso had been seated at the president's table."
"A: Lasso jumped out the window and landed on his motorbike."
"B: They're never gonna catch a kid like Lasso."

Episode 662 - August 12, 2012
How to Pronounce Can and Can't (length 2:38, longest video so far)
"You can dress for success, but you can't have it all."
"A: Henri can do things that Franco can't."
"B: I can still hope for Mendoza's cooperation, but I can't imagine how we'll explain this to Chief."

Episode 671.5 - August 29th, 2012 *MARKED PRIVATE*
How To Pronounce two
"The two of us would have to reconcile later; we had to leave immediately to reach the beach by nightfall."
"A: Two regulators, two traders, two scientists, two systems: two Impacts."
"B: Two glasses of Chief's special punch is far too much."

Episode 677 - September 5, 2012
How to Pronounce Real
"In such an unfamiliar place, you lose track of what is real."
"A: What's the real reason Mendoza is stalling?"
"B: Chief says Mendoza can be a real diva during wartime."

Episode 692 - September 22, 2012
How to Pronounce Tlaxcala
"Fifth, what wasn't Chief telling me about the Tlaxcala office?"
"A: I suggested Tlaxcala for our honeymoon."
"B: There are some interesting ruins in Tlaxcala."

Episode 695 - September 25, 2012
How to Pronounce Connection
"Eight, what connection did Chief's ex-wife have with President City?"
"A: There's got to be a connection between the two systems."
"B: The only connection I see is shared frustration, and the occasional repeated phrase."

Episode 703 - October 20, 2012
How to Pronounce Food
"Chief and Jackie were already unpacking the food bag; it was their turn to prepare dinner."
"A: Squid is my second favorite food."
"B: Save the food chat for later; I have a meeting with Mendoza in five minutes."

Episode 706 - October 23, 2012
How to Pronounce Aubergine
"Chief was in charge of the aubergine, which he cultivated himself back in LA."
"A: Have you heard rumors about the new type of aubergine?"
"B: I saw one myself in Thailand; don't ask me to describe it."

Episode 707 - October 24, 2012
How to Pronounce Risotto
"When the risotto was properly al dente, Chief called the team to a makeshift dinner table."
"A: This risotto is unacceptably gummy." (Motorcycle speeding away?)
"B: She must have used a long-grain rice -- a typical risotto blunder."

COUNTDOWN VIDEO: July 23, 2013
How to Pronounce 63
“We should’ve listened to Chief.”
"Something is going to happen in 63 days"



JACKIE VIDEOS

December 13, 2011
How To Pronounce Jackie
"Jackie, Jackie, Jackie"

Episode 642 - July 23, 2012
How to Pronounce Lucky
"Jackie was lucky no one picked up on his accent."
"A: 7 is a lucky number."
"B: There's one number that is the opposite of lucky."

Episode 648 - July 29, 2012
How to Pronounce Belarus
"It was the first of several times Jackie would blame things on Belarus."
"A: Belarus exports tractors, caprolactam, and dairy."
"B: Belarus sounds like my kind of place."

Episode 656 - August 6, 2012
How to Pronounce Yield
"Eventually I yield to uneasy jungle dreams."
"A: The collateralized debt obligations yield massive profits."
"B: Jackie will not yield in his dark quest for the mortgages."

Episode 657 - August 7, 2012
How to Pronounce Finance
"A temple of finance two thousand feet above the mega-city."
"A: Jackie has a war to finance now."
"B: I should have gone into finance."

Episode 663 - August 20, 2012
How to Pronounce Guitar
"We awoke to the sound of Jackie strumming a mournful Latin melody on his guitar."
"A: Hand me my guitar, please."
"B: I'll hand you the guitar when you give me back my mortgage."

Episode 669 - August 26, 2012
How to Pronounce Excuse Me
"'Excuse me,' said Jackie. 'I had planned to eat that.'"
"A: Excuse me, I didn't mean to intrude."
"B: No, excuse me; I should not be doing this here, of all places."

Episode 671 - August 28, 2012
How to Pronounce Sacred
"'Is nothing sacred?' said Jackie, struggling to get the words out."
"A: Be extra careful with the sacred shawl."
"B: A pipe broke in my apartment and the sacred shawl got wet and then moldy."

Episode 682 - September 10, 2012
How to Pronounce Fun
"In moments of carnage it was clear that battle was fun for Jackie."
"A: I heard it's a very long game ... is it any fun?"
"B: I know others find it fun, but I do not."

Episode 690 - September 18, 2012
How to Pronounce Architect
"First, who was the architect of our mission?"
"A: I have a feeling he's not much of an architect."
"B: Architect? Jackie's just a bricklayer, and his foreman's out to lunch."

Episode 691 - September 20, 2012
How to Pronounce Financier
"Third, why would a financier of Jackie's status choose to accompany us for field work?"
"A: He may be a financier, but he's also quite the pastry guru."
"B: It's like they say: 'Life is a profiterole and death is a financier.'"

Episode 703 - October 20, 2012
How to Pronounce Food
"Chief and Jackie were already unpacking the food bag; it was their turn to prepare dinner."
"A: Squid is my second favorite food."
"B: Save the food chat for later; I have a meeting with Mendoza in five minutes."

Episode 704 - October 21, 2012
How to Pronounce Kukri
"Jackie used a kukri to chop tomatoes, slicing with violent intensity."
"A: His betrayal was like a kukri to the heart."
"B: Please keep your kukri sheathed while in the office."



'HER/SHE' VIDEOS

Episode 591.5 - May 15, 2012 *MARKED PRIVATE*
How To Use Superlatives In English
"She is the finest regulator I have ever worked with."
"That was the worst argument we've ever had."

Episode 596 - May 29, 2012
How to Say a Million Dollars
"Everyone wants a million dollars."
"She made a million dollars in a single trade."

Episode 629 - July 10. 2012
How to Pronounce Worried
"'I'm not worried," she said. 'I'm just hungry.'"
"A: You look worried. What did you see in the auditorium?"
"B: I am worried. I can never tell you what I saw there."

Episode 630 - July 11, 2012
How to Pronounce Salvatore Ferragamo
"She was wearing Salvatore Ferragamo in the jungle."
"A: Where was Salvatore Ferragamo born?"
"B: Salvatore Ferragamo was born in the country of Italy."

Episode 633 - July 14, 2012
How to Pronounce Liaison
"Her Spanish was good, so she became the liaison."
"A: Did you know I had a liaison with an investment banker?"
"B: Please don't talk about liaisons in the office."

Episode 643 - July 24, 2012
How to Pronounce Pepperoncini
"She served pepperoncini with a tight smile as I photographed documents in the kitchen."
"A: You need more than just pepperoncini for a meal."
"B: I'm hungry for crunchy Tuscan pepperoncini."

Episode 651 - August 1, 2012
How to Pronounce Dom Perignon
"'This is all I was able to procure,' she said, producing a bottle of Dom Pérignon."
"A: Dom Pérignon was a French Benedictine monk."
"B: Let's learn more about the Order of Saint Benedict over a flute of Dom Pérignon."

Episode 655 - August 5, 2012
How to Pronounce Femme Fatale
"She stumbled into my tent an hour later, surprisingly tipsy for a femme fatale."
"A: When it comes to the markets, she's a femme fatale."
"B: Colleen is a femme fatale when it comes to the tacos."
(This one is dubious- it may not be about THE 'she')

Episode 661 - August 11, 2012
How to Pronounce White
"He's wearing his formal uniform: white shoes, red suit, blue radio."
"A: She wore white after Labor Day!"
"B: I can't say I'm surprised -- I saw her wear white to a funeral."

Episode 664 - August 21, 2012
How to Pronounce Wrong
"I knew immediately that something was wrong."
"A: Did she go through the wrong door?"
"B: Even wrong doors can lead to opportunity."

Episode 672 - August 30, 2012
How to Pronounce Pretty
"Even in her bulky field gear she looked pretty hot."
"A: That's a pretty ostentatious watch."
"B: I feel pretty when I check the time, so it's worth every penny."

Episode 675 - September 3, 2012
How to Pronounce Live
"Back then, I only had two things to live for: her and the mission."
"A: Where do your new friends live?"
"B: Hal does not live next to Don."

Episode 696 - September 27, 2012
How to Pronounce Conceal
"And tenth, why did she insist we conceal our relationship from the rest of the squad?"
"A: What fun is a game when the creators conceal the principal mechanic for victory?"
"B: I wonder what else they're concealing?"

Episode 693 - September 23, 2012
How to Pronounce Ouroboros
"Sixth, why had the minister sketched an ouroboros on his napkin last night?"
"A: Of course her parents don't approve -- he has an ouroboros tattoo."
"B: Forget the ouroboros tattoo; they don't approve because he's an alchemist."
(This one seems dubious, may not be about 'her')

Episode 707 - October 24, 2012
How to Pronounce Risotto
"When the risotto was properly al dente, Chief called the team to a makeshift dinner table."
"A: This risotto is unacceptably gummy." (Motorcycle speeding away?)
"B: She must have used a long-grain rice -- a typical risotto blunder."

July 24, 2013
How to Pronounce 62
"She's waiting for me, I have to find her system."
"Something is going to happen in 62 days."

July 26, 2013
How to Pronounce 60
"Her house has rooms she’s never been in."
"Something is going to happen in 60 days."



DON VIDEOS

Episode 574 - April 26th, 2012
How to Compliment Someone in English
"Trish is an excellent dancer."
"Don knows many important things."

Episode 585 - May 7, 2012
How to Tell a Secret in English
"I'm not prepared for the big presentation."
"Don knows what happened on the riverboat."

Episode 595 - May 21, 2012
How to Make a Phone Call in English
"Hello. Can I speak with Don, please?"
"Would you mind if I left him a message?"

Episode 623 - Jun 28, 2012
How to Pronounce Question
"I have a question: where can I find you?"
"Don's abilities are beyond question."

Episode 675 - September 3, 2012
How to Pronounce Live
"Back then, I only had two things to live for: her and the mission."
"A: Where do your new friends live?"
"B: Hal does not live next to Don."



GLYPH VIDEOS

September 3, 2011
How To Pronounce Glyph
"glyph, glyph, glyph"

Episode 652 - August 2, 2012
How to Pronounce Pinochle
"Glyph sulked in his tent as the rest of us gathered for pinochle."
"A: We all headed to the mess hall for some pinochle."
"B: There's more to the mess hall than just pinochle, you know."

Episode 686 - September 14, 2012
How to Pronounce Aegis
"When the assault became unbearable, Glyph used his aegis to shield our party."
"A: The priest wears a purple aegis."
"B: It hasn't been fashionable to wear a purple aegis since Fall '05."

Episode 694 - September 24, 2012
How to Pronounce Curriculum Vitae
"Seventh, why was there a five-year gap on Glyph's curriculum vitae?"
"A: I'm certain I can get your curriculum vitae in front of the right person at the bank."
"B: I omitted my stint in prison from my curriculum vitae."



FRANCO VIDEOS

Episode 640 - July 21, 2012
How to Pronounce Brasserie
"We arrived at the brasserie dressed as caterers."
"A: I've never been to such an upscale brasserie."
"B: Brasserie etiquette should be the least of your concerns, Franco"

Episode 654 - August 4, 2012
How to Pronounce Champagne
"I finished the last of the now-warm champagne and said goodnight."
"A: Champagne with ham? What a fantastic pairing!"
"B: That's not champagne, Franco ... it's sparkling wine."

Episode 658 - August 8. 2012
How to Pronounce Sausage McMuffin
"They each have a Sausage McMuffin around the corner; it's the only affordable meal in the Zone."
"A: This dish is David Chang's reimagining of the Sausage McMuffin."
"B: It's charitable to call this a "reimagining" of a Sausage McMuffin, Franco."

Episode 662 - August 12, 2012
How to Pronounce Can and Can't (length 2:38, longest video so far)
"You can dress for success, but you can't have it all."
"A: Henri can do things that Franco can't."
"B: I can still hope for Mendoza's cooperation, but I can't imagine how we'll explain this to Chief."

Episode 670 - August 27, 2012
How to Pronounce Okay
"'Okay,' I said, 'let's split it.'"
"A: Is everything okay, Franco?"
"B: Everything is okay except my soup, which has something in it."

June 26, 2013
How to Pronounce Francois
"Francois, Francois, Francois"
(This probably isn't about Franco, but seemed worth including just in case)



ED VIDEOS

May 5, 2010
How To Pronounce Ed
"Ed, Ed, Ed"

Episode 578 - April 30, 2012
How to Greet an Unwelcome Guest in English
"Ed, I didn't realize you were invited..."
"Ann! What you doing here?"

Episode 592 - May 16, 2012
How to Say Hello and Goodbye in English
"Hey Ed, how are you?"
"I have to go. It was great to see you."



MENDOZA VIDEOS

Episode 662 - August 12, 2012
How to Pronounce Can and Can't (length 2:38, longest video so far)
"You can dress for success, but you can't have it all."
"A: Henri can do things that Franco can't."
"B: I can still hope for Mendoza's cooperation, but I can't imagine how we'll explain this to Chief."

Episode 677 - September 5, 2012
How to Pronounce Real
"In such an unfamiliar place, you lose track of what is real."
"A: What's the real reason Mendoza is stalling?"
"B: Chief says Mendoza can be a real diva during wartime."

Episode 703 - October 20, 2012
How to Pronounce Food
"Chief and Jackie were already unpacking the food bag; it was their turn to prepare dinner."
"A: Squid is my second favorite food."
"B: Save the food chat for later; I have a meeting with Mendoza in five minutes."



NICOLE VIDEOS (there's a /chance/ she's not meant to be part of this, since the videos were privated)

Episode 700.5 - October 17, 2012 *MARKED PRIVATE*
How to Pronounce Karl Lagerfeld.
"Nicole slipped out of her hiking uniform into a slim Karl Lagerfeld ensemble."
"A: Karl Lagerfeld has become too mainstream for my taste."
"B: You wouldn't know a Karl Lagerfeld dress if it upstaged you at your own book signing."

Episode 707.5 - October 25, 2012? *MARKED PRIVATE*
How to Pronounce Yigal Azrouel
"Nicole slipped out of her Karl Lagerfeld ensemble into a simple Yigal Azrouël gown."
"A: That Yigal Azrouël sure knows how to drape silk."
"B: Yigal Azrouël still hasn't forgiven me for seating him next to Billy Joel at my dinner party."

Episode 707.5 - October 26, 2012? *MARKED PRIVATE*
How to Pronounce Nicole
"That was the last time I was with Nicole; her image still lingers in my new conciousness-system."
"A: Did you hear what happened to Nicole?"
"B. ..."



MINISTER VIDEOS

Episode 641 - July 22, 2012
How to Pronounce Svelte
"Her svelte figure caught the minister's eye, just as Chief predicted."
"A: You're looking svelte in that jumpsuit."
"B: Svelte or not, it's the itchiest thing I've ever worn."

Episode 644 - July 25, 2012
How to Pronounce Merlot
"The minister recoils from the gaudy Merlot pairing ... is our cover blown?"
"A: This Merlot reminds me of my youth."
"B: This Merlot reminds me of the City of Dream."

Episode 693 - September 23, 2012
How to Pronounce Ouroboros
"Sixth, why had the minister sketched an ouroboros on his napkin last night?"
"A: Of course her parents don't approve -- he has an ouroboros tattoo."
"B: Forget the ouroboros tattoo; they don't approve because he's an alchemist."



HAL VIDEOS

Episode 577 - April 29th, 2012
How to End a Business Meeting in English
"Thanks for the input, everyone."
"Hal, can you please write up everyone's action items?"

Episode 675 - September 3, 2012
How to Pronounce Live
"Back then, I only had two things to live for: her and the mission."
"A: Where do your new friends live?"
"B: Hal does not live next to Don."



TRISH VIDEOS

Episode 574 - April 26th, 2012
How to Compliment Someone in English
"Trish is an excellent dancer."
"Don knows many important things."

Episode 587 - May 9, 2012
How to Describe an Unpleasant Memory in English
"Trish talked loudly throughout dinner. I think she'd had one too many drinks."
"I saw his arm get torn off like a ticket stub."

Episode 604 - June 6, 2012
How to Pronounce Happy Birthday
"Happy Birthday to you."
"We'd all like to wish Trish a happy birthday."



ANN VIDEO

Episode 578 - April 30, 2012 (clicking sound)
How to Greet an Unwelcome Guest in English
"Ed, I didn't realize you were invited..."
"Ann! What you doing here?"



LASSO VIDEO

Episode 653 - August 3, 2012
How to Pronounce Lasso
"Chief, who had posed as a waiter, said Lasso had been seated at the president's table."
"A: Lasso jumped out the window and landed on his motorbike."
"B: They're never gonna catch a kid like Lasso."



COLLEEN VIDEO

Episode 655 - August 5, 2012
How to Pronounce Femme Fatale
"She stumbled into my tent an hour later, surprisingly tipsy for a femme fatale."
"A: When it comes to the markets, she's a femme fatale."
"B: Colleen is a femme fatale when it comes to the tacos."



HENRI VIDEO

Episode 662 - August 12, 2012
How to Pronounce Can and Can't (length 2:38, longest video so far)
"You can dress for success, but you can't have it all."
"A: Henri can do things that Franco can't."
"B: I can still hope for Mendoza's cooperation, but I can't imagine how we'll explain this to Chief."



Episode 678 - September 6, 2012
How to Pronounce Dr.
"I resolved to speak with Dr. Colorado as soon as I returned to LA."
"A: Let's catch up over a crisp Dr. Pepper."
"B: Dr. Lafayette told me not to speak with you."