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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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Kelsey Johnny アート 政治・政府 文学史・文学批評
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  • Moon Nukes, Muppet Magic, and the Insurrection Act

    Moon Nukes, Muppet Magic, and the Insurrection Act
    2026/01/23

    Hello and welcome everyone! This is what we will be talking about in this episode!

    Political news:

    • Venezuela Invasion: The hosts discuss the US entry into Venezuela, noting that fentanyl was allegedly classified as a weapon of mass destruction to justify the move. They also touch on the seizure of oil tankers and reports of experimental weapons being used.
    • The Greenland Acquisition: Discussion regarding Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland, which has reportedly caused friction within NATO and prompted naval responses from Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Germany.
    • Minneapolis & Ice Unrest: Following three confirmed murders by Ice agents on New Year’s Day, Minneapolis has become a flashpoint for protests. The hosts discuss the administration's use of the Insurrection Act and the push by several states (NJ, NY, OR, CA) to limit Ice cooperation or abolish the agency entirely.
    • Reproductive Rights: California Governor Gavin Newsom has notably refused to extradite a physician to Louisiana for mailing abortion medication, citing California’s Telemedicine Abortion Shield Law.


    🧪 Science, Tech, & "The Weird"

    From quantum warfare to lunar power, the episode highlights several strange developments:

    • Quantum Cyber Weapons: China is reportedly testing over ten experimental quantum tools for military intelligence and stealth.
    • Nuclear Moon Power: NASA aims to place a nuclear fission reactor on the moon by 2030 to support long-term settlement.
    • Florida News: In a classic "weird news" segment, a man was arrested on a construction site wearing a red lace bra and a G-string while concealing a gun in silicone breast implants.
    • Cemetery Theft: A Pennsylvania man was arrested for stealing over 100 human remains from a historic cemetery.


    📚 Media Reviews & Personal Life

    The hosts shared their current reads and cultural interests:

    • Magic: The Gathering: Johnny expresses excitement for the new Lorwyn/Shadowmoor set. They discuss a new music video, "Bogart Ballad," created in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company.
    • Book Reviews: Kelsey is reading A New Lease on Death by Olivia Black and struggling with a heavy Egyptology series, The Space Between the Stars.
    • Film Review: Johnny recommends "The Order," starring Jude Law as an FBI agent pursuing white supremacists.
    • Nursing Home Struggles: Kelsey vents about the physical toll and strict regulations (like hand sanitizer overuse) during state surveys at the nursing home where she works.


    🔮 Tarot Reading

    The episode concludes with a dual card pull for the listeners:

    Seven of Pentacles: Hard work, perseverance, and the promise of a harvest after toil.

    Six of Cups: Nostalgia, happy memories, and reconnecting with the past or community.



    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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  • Stolen Lobsters, Burnt Cornbread, & Anxious Roombas

    Stolen Lobsters, Burnt Cornbread, & Anxious Roombas
    2026/01/13
    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
    2025/12/21
    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


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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