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The Wayward Dragons

The Wayward Dragons

著者： Kelsey Johnny
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Just two nerdy friends who review all of the things! From books to movies even tv shows and new music!

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  • No Pussy, No Opinion & Other Hot Takes

    No Pussy, No Opinion & Other Hot Takes
    2026/06/01
    In this episode of the Wayward Dragons podcast, Personal Updates Hayden’s Symphony Life: Hayden works for a professional symphony orchestra and is celebrating the end of their intense regular season, giving him his weekends and evenings back. He shares a story and jokes about famously "tuna-canning" a 26-foot box truck in a small townMusic & Fandoms: The host eagerly anticipates the midnight release of Shinedown’s new album, highlighting tracks like "Dance, Kid, Dance," "365," and "Searchlight"The News BreakdownThe Gold-Digging CIA Agent: Former CIA officer David Rush was arrested after federal agencies found roughly 300 stolen gold bars (worth over $40 million), $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches hidden in his home. He allegedly embezzled the assets and falsified multiple degrees to gain employmentBig Tech vs. Canadian Surveillance: Apple and Google are pushing the Canadian Parliament to amend Bill C-22. They are seeking judicial oversight to prevent the government from forcing them to create encryption backdoors, while the app Signal has threatened to leave the country entirelyUK Youth Unemployment Crisis: The UK is facing a projection of 1.25 million unemployed youth by 2031. The hosts discuss a 30% drop in trade school apprenticeships and emphasize that college isn't the only path to successThree Legal Parents in Italy: An Italian court finalized a ruling recognizing two gay fathers and one surrogate mother as the three legal parents of a four-year-old childLouisiana Abortion Pill Battle: Louisiana is urging the Supreme Court to uphold a blockade against mailing abortion pills via telehealth, sparking a passionate pro-choice discussion from the hostsNewborn Trust Funds: An app is launching to facilitate a government initiative granting $1,000 in seed money to children born between 2025 and 2028, though the hosts express skepticism about its management by BNY Mellon and RobinhoodDOGE & ChatGPT Grant Terminations: A district judge struck down a mass termination of NCAA grants that had targeted LGBT funding and medical researchWashington Paper Mill Implosion: A ruptured tank at a Washington State paper mill spilled 500,000 gallons of destructive chemicals, prompting hazmat warnings and environmental concerns near the Columbia RiverR.I.P. Happy the Elephant: Happy, a famously self-aware elephant at the Bronx Zoo who was once the subject of a legal battle to be declared a person, was sadly euthanized at age 57What They're Consuming: Books & TelevisionHayden's:Hayden has dived deep into Rachel Reid’s Game Changers queer hockey romance series. He praises Game Changer, Heated Rivalry, and Role Model—admitting that Role Model actually made him cry. He strongly critiques TJ Klune's fantasy romance Wolfsong, criticizing its slow pacing, logical fallacies, and what he felt was a poor execution of werewolf loreKelsey's:A Ruin of Roses by KF Breene (mistakenly noted as Brene Brown in dialogue), a spice-heavy dragon-shifter romance This Is My Body, a book detailing queer religious traumaShot in the Dark and Hunted in the Shadows, a trilogy series recommended for fans of the show Supernatural The Great Supernatural Debate: The host and Hayden go on a passionate tangent about the television show Supernatural, strongly advising listeners to watch the beautiful ending of Season 15, Episode 19, but to completely skip the rushed, undignified series finale in Episode 20. TV BingingThe duo has also been rotating through reality TV and classics, including America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix, original CSI marathons (featuring a dated John Mayer cameo), and introducing Hayden's partner to the wonders of Downton Abbey. Tarot Card Wrap-UpAce of WandsNine of CupsEight of CupsPlease 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Pasta Legos, Ohio Bigfoots, and a White House Salad Bystander

    Pasta Legos, Ohio Bigfoots, and a White House Salad Bystander
    2026/05/30
    In this episode of The Wayward Dragons podcast, hosts Kelsey and Johnny catch up on personal updates, dive into an extensive news segment, share their recent book reads, and close out with a tarot card reading. 1. Life Updates & Personal BanterApollo the Cat: Kelsey shares an update on her orange cat, Apollo, who is the face of their logo. He recently had his annual blood draw for diabetes management and has been extra clingy after losing a couple of pounds. Kickball Victory: Johnny celebrates his local queer kickball league team, which finished in the top four and voted her for the team spirit trophy. Birthday Celebrations: For her birthday, Kelsey visited Otherworld, an interactive sensory art installation located in an old mall, followed by an independent bookstore crawl. Her husband also gifted her a highly anticipated new cast iron pan. Housing & Economy: Kelsey discusses living with her dad while navigating a 90-day government countdown to begin building a family compound. She compares her journey to TikToker Lacey Evans, who is doing a similar project in Ohio. 2. The News Segment White House Incident: A discussion on a highly suspicious White House shooting attempt involving a suspect's manifesto and a bizarrely calm bystander eating a salad. Cruise Ship Outbreak: Reports of a Hantavirus variant outbreak on a cruise ship that resulted in two deaths, sparking online political conspiracy theories. NYC Rent Freeze: The upcoming implementation of a rent freeze in New York City to address outrageous housing costs. Congressional Age Caps: A discussion on how 80% of Americans favor setting age limits and term limits for Congress. First Amendment Clashes: ABC and Disney's pushback against the FCC over scrutiny of political candidates appearing on The View. Sudden Airline Shutdown: Chaos surrounding a budget airline that abruptly went out of business, leaving passengers stranded without refunds. UFO & Bigfoot Sightings: The Pentagon's release of unresolved aerial footage and a massive surge in March 2026 Bigfoot sightings across Ohio. The Lego Swindler: A Target shoplifter who cost the company $34,000 by swapping Lego sets with dry pasta before returning them. Medical Malpractice: A Florida surgeon indicted for manslaughter after mistakenly removing a patient's liver instead of their spleen. Other Briefs: The Postal Service considering allowing handgun shipments , the cancellation of a Black Hills drilling project due to tribal backlash , skyrocketing World Cup ticket prices reaching up to $32,000 , California's free diaper program , and the Social Security Administration's release of the top baby names of 2025. 3. Goodreads & Book ReviewsTrouble Island by Sharon Short: A historical fiction audiobook that Kelsey disliked due to a whiny narrator and a flat execution. The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst: Book two of the Spell Shop YA romance series featuring sentient talking plants, which Kelsey thoroughly enjoyed. Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher: A brief Beauty and the Beast/Maleficent fairytale retelling that ultimately felt rushed and fell flat. Current Reads: She is currently working through This Is My Body by Lindsay King Miller (exploring queer religious trauma) and A Ruin of Roses by K.F. Breene (a dark, spicy fairytale retelling ending on a cliffhanger). 4. Tarot Card ReadingTo wrap up the episode, the hosts draw cards to map out their upcoming paths: The Hierophant (Kelsey): Represents tradition, conformity, morals, and ethics, signaling a time of study or sticking to tried-and-true paths. Three of Wands (Johnny): Represents forward planning, expanding horizons, and capitalizing on current strategies to reach ultimate goals.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    55 分
  • The Waffle House 50-Mile Dash, Missing Scientists, and Magic Secrets

    The Waffle House 50-Mile Dash, Missing Scientists, and Magic Secrets
    2026/05/08

    This episode hosts Kelsey and Johnny diving into an eclectic mix of strange news, socio-political commentary, media reviews, and a concluding tarot reading.


    Current Events & "Weird News"
    • Bizarre Claims: They discuss Greg Phillips, a FEMA official who claimed on a podcast and Truth Social to have been involuntarily teleported 50 miles to a Waffle House.
    • Legal & Systemic Issues: The conversation touches on Tennessee's easing of voting hurdles for felons , FBI misconduct in cases involving Navajo elders , and the perceived prioritization of corporations over people by the police and the elite.
    • Consumer & Travel Updates: Warnings are issued regarding Spirit Airlines' potential liquidation , flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare for safety , and a call to boycott Amazon in favor of alternatives like Ulta or local shops due to poor treatment of employees.
    • Scientific & Environmental News: They note the measurement of a black hole's jet power and the spread of invasive "jumping worms" across 38 states.
    • Conspiracy Corner: John debunks a viral report about ten "missing" scientists, noting the data is misleading and the individuals' deaths or disappearances occurred over a much longer timeframe than reported.
    Media Reviews & Personal Interests
    • Magic: The Gathering: Johnny reviews the Secrets of the Table set and its accompanying novel, praising its positive LGBT representation and lighthearted, whimsical story.
    • TV & Animation: Johnny highly recommends the animated series Invincible, particularly the recent season finale, despite its graphic nature.


    • Literature:
    • Kelsey discusses Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell, a heavy yet meaningful exploration of the AIDS crisis and queer identity.
    • She is also reading The Enchanted Greenhouse, a sequel to Spell Shop featuring a sentient spider plant with anxiety.


    • Service Swaps: The hosts suggest moving from Audible to Everand to get more value for the same subscription price.


    Tarot Outlook: Soft Eras and Transformation

    The episode wraps up with a dual tarot pull that suggests a period of significant personal change:

    • Queen of Cups: Kelsey pulls this card, representing empathy, compassion, and mature emotional sensitivity.
    • Death: John pulls the Death card, which the hosts emphasize is a positive card representing renewal, transformation, and "closing one door to open another".
    • The Interpretation: Together, they interpret these cards as a sign to step away from a "hardened exterior" and embrace a "soft era," being more gentle and compassionate with both others and oneself.


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