The Wandering One Podcast

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores is opening The Wandering One Podcast's Bluesky account this week!  Check the description for more!  There's political talk, of course, but we get that out of the way pretty early on.  (If you want to skip, start at 00:03:30 and skip to 00:38:05 or so.)  Also, we t...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores is GOING TO TALK POLITICS.  It's just gonna happen as long as they continue to affect our lives.  The day they don't is the day he'll stop.  PERIOD.  He's also going to talk about poor sport gamers, Congressional catfights, and maybe the odd relationship question...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores is back and the news has taken over this episode JUST A BIT more than he intended.  Perhaps Emperor Palpatine had a point...?  However, it's not ALL gloom & doom, so give it a listen and let him know what you think on the Patreon email (linked below) for FREE!...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores THOUGHT he uploaded this episode on time.  But he did not.  However, now that it's up there's rants about how technology makes us less present (and less likely to think for ourselves), the usual mockery of wild MAGA weirdos, and some gaming news you'll probably en...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores welcomes you all to 2025!  EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE MUCH, MUCH BETTER... unless it ain't. We're talking GOP meltdowns, Xbox Store malfunctions, and crazy happenings in the news, plus a fond farewell to some celebrities and one elder statesman.  Also, please feel...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores would like to wish you all the happiest of holidays, no matter what you celebrate.  Gridiron Gripes, gaming gab, and some goodies to be had, like a preview of a new idea - answering some of your Patreon messages HERE on the core podcast!  (Go follow the Patreon fo...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores would like to apologise first for the delay on the Patreon content - it IS coming, things just got weird.  Also in this episode, he explains why Destiny 2 isn't the game it used to be, details why the Detroit Lions are likely not going to the Super Bowl this year,...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores is proven correct about 'late hits', pokes at conspiracies surrounding some recent wild news, and tells you about the second time he almost got killed whilst driving in this crazy ass city.  And hey - check out the Patreon on Thursday for your FREE bonus content -...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores ponders the impending doom stalking C-suite professionals, rambles on about why being against gender-affirming care is a really stupid proposition for everyone, and bemoans the ridiculous rules of the NFL and the scary precedent that 'softening' the league can set...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores tells a sordid tale of superstition and conspiracy in this week's Gridiron Gripes, shares some thoughts on how the holidays have changed, and yammers on about how weird politics are.  (Oh, and there's some stuff about closing up the Patreon, maybe, but we'll see.)...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores reminds you that Chicago and Jacksonville should have better football teams than they do, that reality TV isn't reality (until it is) whilst looking at the upcoming cabinet appointments, and gives you a peek into his shattered psyche with a double dose of his very...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores tackles the Gridiron Gripes' short list, pontificates on the picks for the upcoming presidential cabinet (it's a mess), and lets you know that it's not ALL gloom and doom.  Especially not if you click the links below for the Twitch stream.  :D ANYWAY, as always, t...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores asks you to listen with your hearts and minds open, to not give up hope, but mostly to NEVER let them off the hook for this.  Remind them at every turn as things fall apart that they are responsible for this - hold them accountable. Love and blessings to you, and...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores says sorry for the long delay and long episode, but there's a lot going on.  You'll see... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Want to listen to the show, but "The Wandering One Podcast" isn't on your podcast player of choice?  Try using our RSS fee...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores says he's glad you all waited for this episode.  He dissects the October 23rd CNN Town Hall with Vice President Kamala Harris, rants about stupid scripted social media clout chasers, and goes off about microtransactions, remasters, and more in the video gaming ind...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores starts this one off HOT!  He's got some caustic commentary about the Xbox/Best Buy customer 'disservice' case, he's serving up a sizzling (initial) survey about the 'FragPunk' closed beta, and - you're gonna love this - some Gridiron 'Grats for the Pittsburgh Stee...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Didn't we have a hurricane for dinner 2 weeks ago?  Damn... Host Link Flores is really getting sick of Florida weather, man.  He's also got a lot to say about people who have a lot to say (but should PROBABLY keep their greasy lips shut), praise for the teams of football this week...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores wades through the political and flood waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, berates Xbox for their sneaky DRM backdoor implementation, and picks at the scabs of the latest round of 'Gridiron Gripes'.  (I swear, I DO like the Jacksonville Jaguars.  I really...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores shares his thoughts about the self-proclaimed "Black Nazi", Lt. Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson (SPOILER ALERT:  NOT A FAN), rambles back and forth about how corporate greed screws us all in a number of ways from streaming services to AI-driven 'customer...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores relates his thoughts on personal accountability over a variety of topics:  from spreading Facebook conspiracy theories to school violence threats, to weight loss and not-so-presidential behaviour, we're swinging wide here today!  He also carries on about the recen...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores openly mocks the corporate heads of Sony and their bizarre decisions in console creation, shares why it's "so hard to say good-bye to yesterday", gabs on about the NFL with the return of The Gridiron Gripes (FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY!), and sallies forth with a saucy...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores sings the praises of soap and water, reminds you that your state and local legislature can be some sneaky bastards, and encourages you to say what you mean & mean what you say!  He also lights up at the internet hate for Lara Trump's atrocious attempt at a son...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores pontificates on the paradox of Gen Z & millennials, shares his thoughts on the news from Gamescom 2024, and forgets to review "Preacher", season one.  OOPS.  Special shout out to comedian Brian Simpson for the excellent talking point near the end of this episo...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores reminisces about the 'good old days' when cell phones were only for talking and texting, reminds you that climate change is YOUR fault (according to our corporate overlords), and points out the logical fallacy of believing too much in logic.  Oh, and he kindly ask...

<<< WARNING:   May contain adult language and thematic content.  Listener discretion is advised. >>> Host Link Flores drops some knowledge about gastrointestinal issues and the lack of good science to treat them, talks turkey about the wild news from the Paris Olympics, and answers some sample PATREON questions to give y'all a taste!  Hopefully you all enjoy this episode AND go t...