S2 EP16: Tradesmen Take on the News Vol 3

Tradesmen Take on the News: Val Kilmer, Sea Lions, and Emotional Support Tigers!

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the I Shower After Work podcast! Join us as we dive into a medley of hilarious and sometimes controversial topics, perfect for your workday wind-down. Jason and John kick things off with a mix of banter and news highlights, from sea lions attacking California swimmers to the bizarre rise in emotional support tigers. We tackle the heated debate over weight loss drugs and their impact on state budgets, and we reflect on the loss of legendary actor Val Kilmer. Plus, we'll talk about the insane world records you might not believe and some recent headline-grabbing protests. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our tradesmen take on the latest buzz. Don't forget to check out our socials, leave a review, and maybe even join us as a guest. Thanks for tuning in!

00:00 Getting Started: Casual Banter and Introductions

00:47 Welcome to the Shower After Work Podcast

02:19 Motorcycle Safety PSA

03:50 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements

04:50 Hot Takes on Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs

13:42 Hands Off Movement and Political Protests

21:19 Sea Lions and Environmental Concerns

29:37 Nevada's Big Cat Controversy

31:13 Emotional Support Animals Debate

39:21 Val Kilmer's Legacy

42:12 Runaway Horses in London

46:36 Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Record

50:05 Pull-Up World Record

54:04 Surveillance Balloon Incident

58:52 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/connecticut/articles/2025-04-06/the-skyrocketing-cost-of-weight-loss-drugs-has-state-medicaid-programs-looking-for-a-solution

https://handsoff2025.com/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/06/climate/sea-lion-attacks-california/index.html#:~:text=Along%20some%2070%20miles%20of,the%20way%20back%20to%20shore.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/7-tigers-seized-from-us-mans-house-he-uses-them-as-emotional-support-animals-8125289#:~:text=A%2071%2Dyear%2Dold%20man,helped%20him%20manage%20his%20PTSD.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/movies/val-kilmer-dead.html

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/rush-hour-chaos-in-london-as-5-military-horses-run-amok-after-getting-spooked-during-exercise

https://www.nhl.com/news/experts-debate-alex-ovechkin-adding-to-goal-record-whether-it-can-be-broken#:~:text=Ovechkin%20said%20after%20scoring%20his,questions%20are%20going%20to%20be.%E2%80%9D

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/4/american-man-performs-a-remarkable-10001-pull-ups-in-24-hours-to-retake-record

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/texas/articles/2025-03-06/us-surveillance-balloon-breaks-free-near-texas-border-and-travels-to-dallas-area-before-crashing#:~:text=DALLAS%20(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20A%20large,through%20the%20state%2C%20officials%20said.

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