In this episode hosts Kelsey and Johnny catch up on their lives and discuss a variety of topics, including recent news, personal stories, and book reviews.

In the News

We dive into a mix of news stories, sharing their strong opinions and reactions. Topics include:

• The recent controversy surrounding Cracker Barrel's logo redesign, which the hosts find silly. They also touch on the blandness of Cracker Barrel's food and Midwestern cooking in general. A Pennsylvania bus crash involving a junior high football team, which sent over 20 people to the hospital. Trump's proposed reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug. The hosts argue that it's a political stunt, and they discuss the hypocrisy of legalizing alcohol while restricting marijuana. We also discuss Trump's threat to send the military to Baltimore to "clean up crime". They argue that crime rates in Baltimore are already down and that his proposal is a form of "militarized police force". A federal judge's decision to strike down a Minnesota law that aimed to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination by Christian colleges. The hosts express frustration with the ruling, arguing that these private institutions should not receive government funding or tax breaks. The denial of parole for the Menendez brothers, leading to a discussion on abuse and the justice system, comparing their case to "battered wife syndrome". A British Airways flight from Italy that had to remove 20 passengers due to extreme heat affecting the plane's ability to take off. Other news items include great white sharks moving north due to warming oceans , new discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope , and a hoax stabbing by a Colorado park ranger.

Book and TV Reviews

Kelsey and Johnny share their latest media consumption:

• Johnny continues to enjoy the Warriors Cat book series and recommends it to listeners. Kelsey also received an advanced copy of a new book, On a Sundown Sea, which they plan to review together. Kelsey is reading the Iron Druid Chronicles and talks about the characters and plot. Kelsey also watched Fit for TV. A documentary on the dark side of The Biggest Loser, noting the unhealthy practices and lasting harm done to contestants. Johnny watched the first season of Channel Zero, an anthology series based on creepypastas, and recommends it.

Tarot Cards:

The Moon

8 of Wands/Temporance

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 4, Mort (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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On this episode, we're diving into the week's biggest headlines. We'll break down court decisions, from federal judges striking down parts of Florida's book removal law and a Trump-era diversity program, to the Supreme Court's decision on a new social media age-check law in Mississippi. Plus, we'll cover the latest in pop culture with a new Taylor Swift album and new food news from Mars. We'll also take a look at some of the weirdest stories making the rounds, including a new toothpaste made from hair and the mysterious horned rabbits of Colorado. Finally, we'll share our current recommendations, including the book Spook Show #10 and the movie K-pop Demon Hunter.

Tarot Cards:

Ace of pentacles

8 of swords

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 4, Mort (we are reading in publication order). Please be patient with Kelsey, she never reads a series start to finish without reading things in-between!

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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News:

• Politics and Policy: The hosts discuss a number of major political developments, including a recent judge's order against the Trump administration's cancellation of humanity's grants and the controversy surrounding his demand that the Washington NFL team revert to its previous name. They also cover debates over the renaming of military bases with Confederate ties, and the potential impact of immigration raids on the U.S. food supply. The hosts also touch on a bill being considered to prevent the loss of foreign-born clergy serving in U.S. communities.
• Media and Culture: The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the South Park episode that followed are topics of discussion, along with a significant data breach affecting the app "Tea." A lighter note is struck with the mention of a new Magic: The Gathering space set and a convention that raised money for a girl with a birthmark to meet the voice actor of her favorite anime character.
• Controversies and Conspiracy: The episode dives into several controversies, including the re-emergence of the Epstein files and a tweet from MLK's daughter after the release of MLK's assassination files. The hosts also bring up a video that surfaced appearing to show Trump cheating at golf and the news of NASA losing funding.
• International and Election News: The podcast touches on how U.S. politics could complicate Canada's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup and the speculation surrounding who the Democrats might be considering for their next presidential candidate.
• Losses: The death of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne is discussed, along with other recent celebrity deaths.

Books:

• The Perfect Marriage by Jenena Rose
• How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Movies/Shows:

• The Fantastic 4 Movie
• Shinedown Concert

Tarot Cards:

10 of cups

Prince/knight of swords

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 4, Mort (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.