The Wayward Dragons

The Wayward Dragons

Just two nerdy friends who review all of the things! From books to movies even tv shows and new music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

September 2, 2025 59 mins

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 c...
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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 weirde...

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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. f...
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Join us for an exciting episode packed with the latest headlines and our top entertainment picks! In the news, we're dissecting the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and the EU's decision to delay retaliatory tariffs on US goods. We'll also cover some truly unique stories, from Donald Trump's plans to host a UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250 years of independence, to Barbie's new Type 1 Diabetic doll, and even Chinese scientists...

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Hello and welcome everyone! In this episode, we've got a lot to unpack.

In the news: We'll dive into the details of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' recently signed by Trump, discussing its major implications for taxes, Medicaid, food stamps, and immigration. We'll also cover the controversial return of US visas for foreign students, now with the requirement of social media access, and the concerning shutdown of the LGBT+ suicide hotlin...

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Hello and welcome, everyone! Get ready for a jam-packed episode as we tackle the week's most compelling stories. We're talking 'No King' protests from coast to coast, the highly anticipated (and debated) Trump military parade, and the tragic news out of Minnesota regarding lawmaker assassinations. We'll also explore California's Governor taking on Trump, the NYC judge blocking ICE agents in jails, and the unsettling arrest of a Sou...

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Hello and welcome, everyone! Get ready for an episode that tackles some of the most pressing and intriguing topics of the moment. In our news segment, we'll break down major developments like Elon Musk's exit from the Trump administration, the tragic terror attacks in Boulder, Colorado, and the unsettling reports of US citizens being kidnapped in Mexico, linked to dating apps. We'll also explore the legal battle over gender-affirmi...

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Buckle up, because this episode is a roller coaster of news, personal insights, and entertainment! We're talking about everything from the shocking Nottoway Plantation fire to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot controversy, and even a wild tale about a Mexican tall ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge. You won't believe some of the headlines, including a potential genuine Magna Carta copy at Harvard, Trump's interesting choice of gift-give...

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From shocking political proposals to celebrity space adventures, this week's episode has it all! We're diving deep into the latest news: Is the Pope's health in question? What's the truth behind Trump's plan to bribe women? And what about RFK Jr.'s controversial autism registration idea? We'll also cover Trump's Smithsonian vision, the Save Act, and Blue Origin's star-studded all-female launch. Plus, a major FDA announcement that c...

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Welcome to a thought-provoking episode! This week, we're diving into a fascinating mix of current events and cultural commentary. We'll explore the surprising identity of the Brooklyn Tesla vandalism suspect, the powerful calls for reparations at the UN, and Nicola Coughlan's strong stance against the new 'Harry Potter' series. We'll also delve into the U.S. Supreme Court's consideration of LGBT content in books and the unsettling ...

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Welcome to a truly eclectic episode! This week, we're navigating the complex world of tariffs, the shocking alleged murder plot involving Aaron Godwin, and the often-misunderstood dynamics of swinging couples. On the literary front, we're diving into the suspense of Heather Graham's 'The Betrayed.' For your viewing pleasure, we're dissecting the intriguing 'The Arc,' the heartfelt 'Atypical,' the thought-provoking 'Mickey 17,' and ...

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Dive into the depths of mystery and magic with us this week! We're exploring the haunting beauty of 'A Letter to the Luminous Deep,' the chilling suspense of 'The Hexed,' and the secrets hidden within 'Hotel on Shadow Lake.' On the screen, we're dissecting the captivating worlds of 'Electric State' and 'The Arc.' And to guide our journey, the 5 of Cups and 10 of Wands appear in our tarot reading, hinting at emotional depths and bur...

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Hello and welcome! This week, we're thrilled to launch our Discworld book club with Terry Pratchett's 'Equal Rites.' We're also exploring the captivating worlds of Elise Kova's 'Loom Saga' and Sylvie Cathrall's 'A Letter to the Luminous Deep.' On the film front, we're delving into the gripping 'To Catch a Killer,' the mind-bending 'A Scanner Darkly,' and the visually stunning 'Annihilation.'

Alongside our entertainment discussion, w...

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Buckle up for a whirlwind of news and more! This week, we're diving into the complex relationship between Elon Musk and Trump, the Pope's health concerns, the controversial firing of park rangers, and a truly bizarre story out of Brazil involving a boy and butterflies. Plus, we'll cover the Georgia priest house fire. Beyond the headlines, we're exploring Terry Pratchett's 'The Light Fantastic' as our Discworld book club continues, ...

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In this episode, we cover a range of captivating topics. We'll begin with breaking news, including the alleged identification of Jack the Ripper, the Super Bowl halftime show, and Elon Musk's involvement with the Treasury. Our book segment features Terry Pratchett's 'The Light Fantastic,' as we launch our Discworld book club, and Greg Melville's 'Over My Dead Body.' We'll also discuss the television series 'Resident Alien' and expl...

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January 30, 2025 67 mins

Welcome back to the show, everyone! Get ready for a jam-packed episode! We're talking about everything from college football and Elon Musk to Netflix price changes and the Neil Gaiman allegations. We'll also be exploring the magical world of Discworld with Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic. Plus, we've got a ton of movies to discuss – Inception, The Dark Tower, and so many more! And for our tarot fans, we'll be pulling the Ace ...

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

News: 

LA Wildfires

Bird Flu

9 year old Gets a Tattoo

UK Sex-toys get hacked

College Football


Books:

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy The Inside Story by Ann Rule

Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick


Movies: 

I Saw The TV Glow

Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom


Tarot Cards:

8 Of Swords Reversed&nb...

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January 3, 2025 48 mins

Hello and welcome everyone!! This episode is going to look a little different this week. In this episode we will be talking about the best and worst books we have read this year. Things that we are looking forward to are coming out this new year. We are also happy to announce that we will be beginning our book club! We will be starting The DiscWorld Series by Terry Pratchett! The first book we will be starting is The Colour of Magi...

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December 19, 2024 48 mins

Hello and welcome everyone!! This is the other things we will be reviewing in this episode:

Books:

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom

The Bone Witch Series by Rin Chupeco

How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix


Other things:

Johnny organizing his Magic The Gathering Cards

New Jersey drones or UFO

FDA food banning

CEO United Heath Killer

Albertsons is suing Kroger

Grandma sink hole


Tarot Cards:

T...

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Hello and welcome everyone!! This is the other things we will be reviewing in this episode:

Books:

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig


Other things:

Spotify wraps

Kelsey’s sourdough


Tarot Cards:

The Sun 

The Wheel of Fortune


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