Hello and welcome nerds! This episode kicks off with Johnny recounting a painful run-in with sand spurs (burrs) while taking out the trash, one of which broke off in his foot, requiring a post-recording soak. The conversation then turns to the "milk incident," where Kelsey discusses her frustrations with Costco’s lactose-free milk. She notes that a recent change in the distributor or formula has caused significant digestive issues, leading her to plea for companies to stop changing established products.

• Exoplanets: Scientists have identified L9859D, a new class of molten, sulfur-rich exoplanet.
• Social Legislation: They discuss a Supreme Court block on a law regarding schools "outing" transgender students to parents , as well as personal skepticism regarding the high frequency of childhood vaccines in the U.S. compared to other nations.
• Crime & Scandals: The duo touches on a Michigan synagogue attack , a norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruise ship , and a horrific scandal involving a Colorado funeral home owner giving families fake ashes (concrete) instead of their loved ones' remains.
• Housing & Labor: Discussion includes Trump’s executive orders aimed at housing affordability and the first major U.S. slaughterhouse strike since 1985 at the Swift Beef Company in Colorado.

• Firefly Reboot: Excitement is high for a rumored animated version of Firefly featuring the original cast, announced at Awesome Con.
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Kelsey expresses relief that a planned reboot pilot was scrapped, calling the original a "classic" that shouldn't be touched.
• Live-Action Avatar: Johnny reviews the Netflix adaptation of One Piece Season 2, praising the emotional depth and casting despite knowing the original story.
• Literature: Johnny recommends the LitRPG series Victor of Tuscon, featuring a protagonist from Tucson who becomes a pit fighter in another world.

The episode concludes with a "negativity" alert: GameStop officially classified the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U as "retro consoles," leaving the hosts feeling significantly older.

Two of Cups (partnership) and the Page of Swords (new ideas and exploration)

We are also happy to announce that we will be beginning our book club! We will be starting The DiscWorld Series by Terry Pratchett! We are moving to book 5, Sourcery (we are reading in publication order). Please be patient with Kelsey, she never reads a series start to finish without reading things inbetween!

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This episode of the Wayward Dragon podcast, hosted by nerdy friends Kelsey and Johnny, balances the mundane frustrations of the 9-to-5 grind with heavy-hitting global news, pop culture conspiracies, and a touch of the occult.

• Workplace Woes: Johnny discusses a frustrating promotion offer where the company attempted to lowball his wage, offering $21/hour instead of his requested $25/hour, despite increased responsibilities.
• Nursing Home Drama: Kelsey vents about "picking up the slack" for a lazy coworker at her housekeeping job in a nursing/rehab facility.
• Health & Wellness: Kelsey shares her struggles with spine compression and the importance of her chiropractor and massage therapist. To cope with stress, Johnny has turned to "cozy" nonsensical mobile games to maintain his sanity.

• Geopolitics & Conflict: They discuss recent military actions in Iran, expressing frustration over "Holy War" rhetoric and the impact on gas prices.
• Conspiracies & Pop Culture: The duo navigates internet rumors, including the "shuck and jive" of the Epstein Files , body-shaming directed at Kelly Osbourne after the Brit Awards , and a bizarre theory regarding whether Jim Carrey has been replaced by a clone (which they ultimately doubt due to the lack of "aging-up" technology).
• Legal & Corporate Updates: * The Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding AI-generated images, maintaining that human authorship is required for copyright.
• Papa John's is reportedly closing 300 underperforming locations.
• Florida has lowered eligibility for HIV treatment aid due to budget shortfalls.

• Reading List: Kelsey discusses Everything She Ever Wanted by Ann Rule and The Disco Witches of Fire Island, a feel-good coming-of-age story set during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 70s and 80s.
• Watch List: Johnny highly recommends the show The Last Kingdom (noting the phenomenal chemistry between the leads) and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
• Tarot Reading: To close, Kelsey pulls The Chariot, symbolizing a steady hand through chaos , while Johnny's reading results in the Ten of Cups (the "wish card"), suggesting that despite a rocky road, emotional fulfillment is on the horizon.

Stay safe and watch your technology, as Mercury is in retrograde until the 20th.

We are also happy to announce that we will be beginning our book club! We will be starting The DiscWorld Series by Terry Pratchett! We are moving to book 5, Sourcery (we are reading in publication order). Please be patient with Kelsey, she never reads a series start to finish without reading things inbetween!

Please rate, review and subscribe! Don’t forget to tell a friend!

You can join us on Facebook and Instagram!

If you have a topic/book recommendation or if you need someone to talk too, you can email us at thewaywarddragons@gmail.com

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This episode of the Wayward Dragon podcast features our hosts diving into a mix of personal updates, bizarre global news, and their latest media reviews. From Olympic "penis-gate" to the trial of social media giants, the duo balances heavy topics like the Epstein files with lighthearted banter about fast-food feuds and Harry Potter mascots.

• Kelsey discusses her exhaustion from working six-day weeks and her relief at the Midwest "false spring" melting the snow.
• Johnny shares updates on his kickball league and a recent Magic: The Gathering tournament held for his birthday.

• Kidnapping Mystery: The hosts discuss the alleged kidnapping of a Today Show host’s mother, involving a bizarre one-Bitcoin ransom and suspicions of an "inside job".
• Olympic Scandals: A breakdown of "penis-gate," where male ski jumpers are accused of using fillers to increase suit drag for better flight. They also touch on crumbling gold medals and a Norwegian medalist who used a press conference to confess to cheating on his girlfriend.
• Society & Tech: * Discussion on research suggesting "Zoomers" are the first generation to be less educated/intelligent than their predecessors.
• Updates on the Epstein files, including speculation about Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison "double" and Epstein’s alleged active Fortnite account in Israel.
• Instagram leaders testifying in court regarding the platform's addictive design for youth.
• Bizarre Headlines: * Draco Malfoy becoming the accidental face of Chinese New Year due to a name translation quirk.
• A Raising Cane’s in Boston facing eviction because the landlord claims the building smells too much like chicken.
• A "Home Alone" inspired drug dealer in the UK who booby-trapped his house with flamethrowers and man-traps.

• Anime: Johnny reviews To Your Eternity, praising the first two seasons but admitting he is struggling with the third.
• Books: Kelsey discusses finishing A New Lease on Death and her interest in Ann Rule’s true crime books, though she is considering a "DNF" (Do Not Finish) for an Egyptology book that feels too "whiny".
• Background Noise: Kelsey admits her love for having Dateline on as background sound while doing chores.

• The King of Cups: Represents wisdom, compassion, and the need for diplomatic action.
• The Seven of Swords Reversed: Indicates imposter syndrome or self-deception, urging the listener to give themselves grace

We are also happy to announce that we will be beginning our book club! We will be starting The DiscWorld Series by Terry Pratchett! We are moving to book 5, Sourcery (we are reading in publication order). Please be patient with Kelsey, she never reads a series start to finish without reading things inbetween!

Please rate, review and subscribe! Don’t forget to tell a friend!

You can join us on Facebook and Instagram!

If you have a topic/book recommendation or if you need someone to talk too, you can email us at thewaywarddragons@gmail.com

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