The Wandering One Podcast

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  A bunch of random gripes with humanity. 2.  The continued slog of AI being a detriment to society. 3.  Some good news about football...? ... AND a slightly sad update about Kemari - please bear with me, I'm trying to figure out how best to care for her without g...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The terrible two's... of the NFL season week 2. 2.  Why NONE of the video game companies are working for the people. 3.  The flaws and failings of American Democracy. ... AND where are all the emails?  Where did y'all go?  (Maybe I SHOULDN'T have had those cider...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Why we should have all been listening to him about AI, especially since the "experts" are admitting he was right all along. 2.  Blizzcon being awesome even when gaming companies ARE NOT. 3.  Why 9/11 doesn't mean what it should have, even though some of us tried....

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  MAGA/Republicans' weird logic surrounding their orange saviour. 2.  Why Xbox is NOT your friend just because Sony is acting a fool. 3.  A new colouring book on the horizon...? ... AND a reminder that next week is Kemari's surgery, so the podcast may be late - ju...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Dolly Parton going home. 2.  The Sony boycott and the bootlicking suckboi mentality. 3.  MAGA's bizarre obsession with acting like children (and trying to do bad stuff with them). ... AND a great gluten free fried chicken recipe that's sure to please!  Also, Kem...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Black MAGA getting what they deserve (mostly). 2.  The dookie-demic seizes another product from the shelves. 3.  A battle of the "so bad it's good" videos for the listener to comment on. ... AND an update on Kemari's (my cat) upcoming cancer treatment!  (Oddly, ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Abandoning ship. 2.  What your hygiene and cleanliness says about YOU. 3.  Wal-Mart, Damon Darling, and the racial/racist calculus of retail. ... AND a mailed-in thought experiment on white privilege, as well as a little insight into Kemari (my cat) and her diag...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  How August 5, 2023 was the beginning of a movement. 2.  The impending demise of American democracy (as per usual). 3.  A.I. slowly becoming SkyNet. ... AND a couple of Feedback Loops (workshopping the name) for the people tucked in at the end.  Please check them...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Nearly giving himself heatstroke... 2.  How gamers are responsible for the state of the gaming industry... 3.  Buying his first pistol... ... AND the Spanish/Korean Word (Phrase) of the Week is... "I'm ready", which he most certainly was not for this heat!  Do y...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  His brain being a troll... 2.  Gaming gripes and hopes for new Square Enix Switch games... 3.  The lack of accountability we hold people/government to (looking at you, City of Orange Park)... ... AND we're going to get a new Spanish/Korean Word of the Week NEXT ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Asha Sharma being the harbinger of the X-pocalypse... 2.  An awkward conversation surrounding death... 3.  Red light camera scams and news station responses (kinda)... ... AND the concept of "platinum gays" is discussed at the end of the episode.  Never heard of...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  All the bad news in gaming... 2.  The usual news of the world and politics... 3.  The stomach issues of the week... ... AND what happened to the Spanish/Korean Word of the Week returns - this week, it's "hair"!  Do you have a similar story to the ones at the end...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Tech companies circling the drain... 2.  The similarities between Big Tech and Big Belly Trump & Co... 3.  HOA woes... ... AND what happened to the Zen browser - did we love it or not?  I'd love to hear from you so send me your emails on Patreon so I can read th...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Weird things we didn't know about him & our guest... 2.  Gaming woes... 3.  NOT being a victim... ... AND ThatGingahGirl joins the podcast!  She's fantastic, vivacious, and full of wisdom, so come along for the listens!  Should I do more guest appearances for yo...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Dirty dealings w/ Orange Park's trap cameras 2.  The DC "swamp" definitely not getting drained 3.  How "Where Winds Meet" is taking over his life... ... AND an upcoming guest on the podcast!  Should I do more guest appearances for you?  I'd love to hear from you...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Father's Day gift giving advice 2.  Main character energy 3.  A couple of new games he's playing ... AND the Spanish/Korean Word of the Week Returns!  Give it a listen, tell me what you think - I'd love to hear from you so send me your emails on Patreon so I can...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Trump's birthday bonanza 2.  Being a bad cat dad 3.  Gaming 'showcases' ... AND the possibility of doing two podcasts a week - what do ya think about that?  I'd love to hear from you so send me your emails on Patreon so I can read them on the next episode!  Enjo...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Why MAGA/white Christian nationalists like that one chair in the hotel so much... 2.  CA making laws to protect gaming consumers 3.  CBS getting it from all sides ... AND we have a very awkward, very upsetting video in the link dump, so feel free to send me your...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  A LOT... including making a SECOND podcast each week, maybe? Trust me, you're just going to have to dive right in - there's A LOT goin' on in the ol' squirrel trap this week, people.  The Link Drop is HOT as well!  And we got ANOTHER listener response, so I read...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Erika Kirk being the most DEI to every DEI. 2.  A letter from the Patreon. 3.  Making billionaires cry. ... AND the upcoming FREE bonus Patreon episode!  Check it out this weekend, then go follow my friend Nerdyneopagan on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/nerdyneopagan), t...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  This week's madness. 2.  MAGA missing the mark. 3.  Why he MIGHT be a villain. ... AND The Spanish & Korean word of the week:  THANK YOU!  Let me know which word I should do next!  I'd love to hear from you!  Send me your emails on Patreon so I can read them on ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Everyday hygiene. 2.  AI and the human cost. 3.  Nintendo killing someone's dreams. ... AND a question for you all:  Do you LIKE The Spanish & Korean word of the week and should I keep doing them?  I'd love to hear from you!  Send me your emails on Patreon so I ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  You know... "THE THING" 2.  Why this is the last year you should buy a car. 3.  Random tidbits about gaming. ... AND, The Spanish & Korean word of the week, which is "grandfather"!  How was my pronunciation?  I'd love to hear from you!  Send me your emails on Pa...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The impending demise of the video game industry. 2.  The most corrupt police force in the American Southeast. 3.  Comcast making a comeback. ... AND, the title topic, the duality of human nature exposed in multiple examples.  I'd love to hear from you!  Send me ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The joys of home ownership/maintenance. 2.  Our tax dollars asleep at the wheel. 3.  Gas station etiquette. ... AND the Spanish/Korean Word of the Week, which is "ECONOMY", which is currently on fire!  (Did you like this week's podcast image?  LOL) I'd love to h...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  MAGA's peculiar shame/humiliation kink. 2.  Teaching people how to do chores (and how to treat YOU by extension). 3.  Xbox missing the point... AGAIN. ... AND the Spanish/Korean Word of the Week, which is "breakfast", which I need to go eat ASAP!  Do you like th...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  How to tell someone that they smell bad. 2.  The bizarre phenomenon of black entertainers and MAGA. 3.  A closing word about Saving Grace Women's Home. ... AND I screwed up & missed out on the Spanish/Korean Word of the Week!  I'll remember next week... OR you c...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Afroman WINS! 2.  Kemari-cat, the great grey hunter, WINS! 3.  Why a good product plus great customer service will always equal WINS! ... AND the first ever "Spanish/Korean Word Of The Week"!  This week's word:  LIAR (it'll all make sense later, trust me.)  I'D ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Microsoft killing Project Helix before it can leave the womb. 2.  Afroman back in the news cycle - and not for what you might think. 3.  His predictions about the position of the military in regards to Iran. ... AND why he sounds so doggone tired lately (he's no...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  What happens when gaming and reality cross streams. 2.  Someone FINALLY calling out the 'Annoying Orange' for lying to the people. 3.  What it's like to teach an old dog new tricks. ... AND a brief tease about what to expect in the FIRST EVER Patreon exclusive p...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> On this episode of The Wandering One Podcast host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Companies with shit products but GREAT marketing. 2.  People of colour and their HORRID portrayal in games/media (POTENTIAL SPOILERS FROM 00:13:50 - 00:17:30). 3.  How to tell when your government doesn't love you anym...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  XBOX making some crazy moves. 2.  USA hockey making America look awesome... and horrible at the same time. 3.  How it's the little things that truly do make all the difference. ... AND another session of 'Brutal Game Reviews', featuring this week's loser "Speed ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  How legacy media is dying, who's killing it, and how to help it happen faster. 2.  Why being tardy isn't as bad as you think. 3.  The Dumb and the Reckless get a GA-area teacher killed over their racist bullshit. ... AND another session of 'Brutal Game Reviews',...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Just how dumb the Trump administration thinks we are. 2.  Cancelling prize giveaways...? 3.  BAD BUNNY & The MAGA Mayonnaise Meltdown. ... AND some stuff about Overwatch's revised approach to everything EXCEPT the price of cosmetics (the bastards).  I'D love to ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The problem with celebrity and politics combining. 2.  Taking a break from streaming. 3.  Why Animal Crossing: New Horizons is even more fun now. ... AND a Homework Question:  What is one subject/concept that you could teach a one hour seminar on at a moment's n...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The murder of Alex Pretti and what it means for us. 2.  Why iPhone people are annoying. 3.  A possible dating/relationship advice segment...? ... AND we're doing a "Brutal Game Review" of the recently-released 'Highguard' on Xbox (full disclosure:  I'm READING r...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Trump, his thirst for medals, and his bizarre rant in Davos, Switzerland. 2.  DA BEARS giving up the dumbest way possible. 3.  Animal Crossing New Horizons' new update. ... AND to close it off a shout-out to my mom, whose birthday is today!!!  Go send her some l...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  All the news that's shit to print, including the tragedies in CA and MN (rest in peace to Keith Porter and Renee Nicole Good). 2.  DA BEARS taking on the LA Rams this weekend. 3.  Some things that make me happy and some things that make me wonder... ... AND what...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  You guessed - Orange Julius Caesar & his cabinet of creeps doing the dumb. 2.  Not rewarding bad behaviour with your time or money. 3.  FOOTBALL. ... and some other stuff that's just scrabbling around in the ol' brain case!  I'd love to hear from you, so send me...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  How we can help one another succeed in the New Year. 2.  Bizarre dreams and the sleep schedule crisis. 3.  A bad game review (The Legend of Princess Lyria - XBOX). ... and a bunch of other ramblings and such!  I'd love to hear from you, so send me your emails on...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The crazy work in the NFL this past week. 2.  The bizarre news from the world... and just down the street, sadly. 3.  Some movie reviews (FULL SPOILERS @ 00:35:00 - 00:49:30). Best wishes to all of you this holiday and every day!  I'd love to hear from you, so s...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Another holiday etiquette primer. 2.  The amazing wins from last week in the NFL... & the scary times to come. 3.  The Game Awards, sorta. And more stuff, including the update on podcast mascot, Kemari!  Want to get in on the commentary as well?  I'd love to hea...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  How old games become new again. 2.  FOOTBALL PICKS for next week... and the results from last week. 3.  News and interviews, as usual. ... AND, I answer two questions from the Patreon!  Remember, unless you ask me to I don't reveal your names, so let it all out....

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The Target boycott and FAFO for fools. 2.  The 12 Days of Christmas & why it's awesome AND mediocre at the same time. 3.  News and FOOTBALL - rundown and predictions for next week. ... AND, TWO questions for you listeners: A.  What are your top most/least favour...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Some holiday politeness pointers. 2.  A speed run of the wavering Trump regime and their stupid antics. 3.  Some FOOTBALL news. ... AND, a question for you listeners:  Do you have a favourite kitchen knife?  I think we've all heard about someone having a favouri...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The Nintendo Switch 2 selling you empty plastic. 2.  The man behind the curtain. 3.  Why he doesn't believe there's a 'loneliness epidemic'. ... AND, to close it off, a little blurb about the arnis escrima seminar I went to this past weekend!  LET'S HIT 1K DOWNL...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The New Blue LETDOWN. 2.  Is Bungie going to SHUTDOWN? 3.  Why can't you just score some TOUCHDOWNS? ... AND listener feedback about the definition of 'racism' from Episode 105!  Plus there's some stuff about my Princess Pukey Paws (Kemari), the bullshit behind ...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  The New Blue Wave. 2.  Crazy football news. 3.  "Less" versus "fewer" ... AND a new question for you to answer!  "How does low energy/single word or emoji texting make YOU feel?"  (Feel free to check the links for other topics discussed in today's podcast as well...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Xbox being REALLY weird lately. 2.  Pushback against the Red State. 3.  YOUR responses to our question:  "What is something that a date can do that gives you the 'ick' or is an instant turnoff?" ... AND a new question for you to answer!  "If you could travel back...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores discusses: 1.  Stuff. 2. Things. 3.  Football. AND MORE!!!  (Feel free to check the links for other topics discussed in today's podcast as well.) Thanks for all the love, and please send me your emails on Patreon so I can read them on the next episode!  Enjoy & I'll see you wa...