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The Wayward Dragons

The Wayward Dragons

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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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Kelsey Johnny Arte Politica e governo Storia e critica della letteratura
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  • Stolen Lobsters, Burnt Cornbread, & Anxious Roombas

    Stolen Lobsters, Burnt Cornbread, & Anxious Roombas
    Jan 13 2026
    Hello and welcome to this episode of The Wayward Dragons Podcast!Life UpdatesHolidays: Kelsey’s holiday was marred by resident deaths at her workplace (a care facility), which she found emotionally draining. Johnny’s holiday was low-key, but he suffered a minor injury while cooking cornbread for New Year’s—he burned his hand on a cast-iron skillet after the oven temperature sensor malfunctionedNews & Pop Culture"Gachiakuta": Rated as the #1 anime of 2025 by Teen Vogue. Johnny described the premise: a boy is thrown into a "pit" for criminals where he discovers he has superpowers to fight trash beasts"One Piece": They discussed the "Egg Island" (Egghead) arc. Johnny noted that the creator, Eiichiro Oda, stated the anime would stop airing weekly to preserve quality and avoid burnout, moving to a seasonal format"The Apothecary Diaries": Mentioned as a top contender and nominated for Anime of the YearScreen Time Study: A Singapore study linked high infant screen time to increased anxiety in teenagersNew Dog Breeds: The American Kennel Club added three new breeds, including the Brittany Spaniel and American Teddy Roosevelt Terrier"Zootopia 2": Surpassed "Frozen" as the top-grossing Disney animated filmNeuralink: Elon Musk announced plans for high-volume, automated brain implant surgeries by 2026Weird Crime: $400,000 worth of lobster was stolen en route to Costco, and thieves in Germany drilled into a bank vault to steal $300 million.Penny Funeral: A "mock funeral" for the penny was held at the Lincoln Memorial after the U.S. stopped minting themReviews & RecommendationsBooks:"Evil in Me" by Brom: Johnny’s "Book of the Year." A horror/punk novel set in the 80s about a delinquent girl named Ruby Tucker who gets possessed by a demon via a ring and has to bring about the apocalypse. He praised the heavy punk music influence"The Midnight Library": Kelsey’s first favorite read of the year. She described it as a heavy but uplifting "It's a Wonderful Life"-style story about a woman exploring alternative lives after a suicide attempt"In the Lives of Puppets" by T.J. Klune: Kelsey’s funniest read, described as "Robots meets Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." She highlighted the anxious Roomba character (Rambo) and the nurse robot (Nurse Ratched)"When Women Were Dragons": Kelsey found this book disappointing, noting it lacked a plot and read too much like an autobiography, despite the interesting premise of 1950s women turning into dragonsMovies/TV:"The Long Walk": Johnny highly recommended this 2025 movie adaptation of the Stephen King novel. He described it as a dystopia where 50 young men must walk without stopping until only one survives. He praised the psychological depth and acting"Supernatural": The hosts expressed frustration with the series finale, feeling it was unnecessary and emotional damage for the fans"The Reckoning": They watched this documentary featuring 50 Cent2026 Resolutions & Tarot ReadingJohnny: Aims to read one book a week (52 total) and listen to a different music genre every week of the year (starting with European Pop).Kelsey: A joint resolution with her husband to be consistent—specifically with the gym, yoga, cooking at home, and using her new adjustable loom to knit a blanket.Johnny pulled the Ace of Wands (signifying new potential, inspiration, and passion projects).Kelsey pulled the Page of Pentacles (signifying ambition, diligence, and laying foundations for the future).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 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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  • Butter Knives, Blizzards, & Robot Vacuums

    Butter Knives, Blizzards, & Robot Vacuums
    Dec 21 2025
    Personal Updates
    • Holiday Work Chaos: Hayden, who works as a director of operations for an orchestra, shared stories about the chaotic holiday season. He detailed a "run-out" concert where stagehands went to the wrong high school (30 minutes away), forcing him to load and unload equipment in a snowstorm.
    • Phone Upgrades: Kelsey discussed getting a new flip-style smartphone that reminds her of the Gameboy SP, while her husband Zach got a new fold phone
    • Internet Issues: They briefly discussed a failed attempt to switch to AT&T internet, which lasted less than an hour before they switched back to Xfinity.
    News Segments

    The hosts discussed a wide variety of news topics, ranging from sports scandals to oddities:

    • Michigan State Football Scandal: They discussed the firing of coach Sherrone Moore (referred to as Sharon Moore in the text). He was charged with stalking and breaking into his mistress's home with a butter knife and kitchen scissors after she tried to end their affair.
    • Brown University Shooting: They covered the recent shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where two people were killed and nine injured. They noted police had released a photo of a suspect.
    • Cannabis Reclassification: Donald Trump is reportedly considering reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III to allow for more medical research
    • Tesla Robotaxis: Tesla is planning to test robotaxis in Austin, Texas, with no safety drivers, which the hosts noted as concerning given previous issues with autonomous vehicles .
    • Entertainment News:
    • Dick Van Dyke turned 100 years old.
    • Lindsay Lohan has been revealed as the voice of Maggie Simpson in a new Simpsons segment .
    • Rob Reiner's son was arrested for stabbing his parents (Rob Reiner and his wife).
    • Odd News:
    • Care Bear Bandits: Seven teenagers dressed in Care Bear costumes were arrested for trespassing in a vacant hotel in Wisconsin .
    • Nativity Fugitive: A fugitive in Italy was caught hiding in a nativity scene by posing as a "fourth wise man".
    • Littering Fine: An 86-year-old man in the UK was fined £250 for "littering" after spitting out a leaf that blew into his mouth.
    • Word of the Year: Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is "Slop," defined as low-quality digital content produced by AI.


    Book Reviews & Media
    • "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" by Caitlin Doughty: Hayden finished this book and highly recommended it. He noted it changed his perspective on death and family involvement in the grieving process.
    • "The Royal Governess" by Wendy Holden: Hayden has just started reading this historical fiction novel about Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood governess.
    • "Out of Air" by Rachel Reece: Kelsey read this YA book about kids breathing underwater in an air pocket. She found the narrator of the audiobook very whiny.
    • "In the Lives of Puppets" by T.J. Klune: Kelsey loved this book, specifically highlighting a character named Rambo, an anxious Roomba vacuum robot, as hilarious. She recommended listening to the audio version.
    2026 Goals & Resolutions
    • Kelsey: Wants to grow the podcast and her cottage bakery business, and stay off her phone to read more.
    • Hayden: Wants to detach from his phone and be more creative (art, miniatures) and allow himself to be bored to stimulate creativity


    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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  • Drunk Raccoons, Elvis Judges, and Metal Cheese

    Drunk Raccoons, Elvis Judges, and Metal Cheese
    Dec 5 2025

    In this episode, Kelsey is joined by a special guest, her brother Hayden, who is filling in for regular co-host Johnny.


    1. Intro & Personal Updates

    • Midwest Weather: The siblings discuss the "frigid" weather and a recent snowstorm that dumped a foot of snow on the Midwest. They swap stories about dangerous winter driving, including witnessing a semi-truck dangling off a bridge and a gruesome accident involving a gooseneck trailer.


    2. Weird News Roundup

    The hosts cover a variety of oddball and current event headlines:

    • Food Safety: A recall on shredded cheese in 31 states due to metal fragments.
    • Animal Antics:
    • A bald eagle dropped a cat through a woman's windshield in North Carolina.
    • A juvenile raccoon fell through the ceiling of a liquor store and was found passed out drunk.
    • Crime & Punishment:
    • A Missouri judge resigned after facing discipline for wearing an Elvis wig and singing during court proceedings.
    • Two Texas men were arrested for plotting to take over a Haitian island to create a hub for illegal activities.
    • A New Zealand man swallowed a Fabergé pendant (inspired by the James Bond film Octopussy) to steal it.


    • Pop Culture & Misc:
    • A GameStop customer traded a Pokémon card worth $33,000.
    • Millie Bobby Brown changed her name after marriage.
    • An auction was announced for a rare bottle of Dom Pérignon from Charles and Diana's 1981 wedding.
    • Dave Coulier (Full House) was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.


    • 3. The Literary Corner (Books)
    • Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty.
    • The Secret Market of the Dead by Giovanni Di Feo (Described as Young Adult with Italian folklore elements).
    • Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister and Out of Air by Rachel Reese.
    • Cozy Mysteries: A series by Jennifer Hawkins featuring a talking Corgi, including Murder Always Barks Twice and Cold Nose for Murder.
    • Non-Fiction: Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner (Memoir of Princess Margaret’s lady-in-waiting).
    • Queer Romance: The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles and A Rulebook for Restless Rogues by Jess Everlee.
    • Poetry: Reading Shakespeare sonnets aloud to help with his stutter.


    NYT Top 10 List: They also reacted to the New York Times' top books of the year, including Angel Down, The Director, and Mother Emanuel.


    4. TV & Media Watch List

    • Scandal
    • Supernatural
    • RuPaul's Drag Race: They reviewed the cast announcement for Season 18, laughing at drag names like "Sierra Mist," "Jane Don't," and "Kenya Please".


    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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