Bean Farmer

What this episode covers

Welcome to this week's episode where Levi and Shane navigate through a whirlwind of topics ranging from international affairs to personal anecdotes. We kick things off by delving into the world of Russian video games and the underwhelming performance of their homegrown consoles compared to giants like PS5 and Xbox. Moving on, we touch upon the somber topic of the passing of the iconic Jimmy Carter, exploring his legacy and contributions. The episode then takes a more serious turn as we discuss the recent acts of terror in New Orleans and Las Vegas, analyzing the implications and the individuals behind these tragic events. In lighter news, we celebrate Tom Cruise receiving a prestigious award from the U.S. Navy, prompting a discussion on his contributions to the military's public image through his films. Finally, the episode wraps up with a heated "Am I the Asshole" debate, questioning the boundaries of parental advice in the context of a child-free person's perspective versus that of a parent. Strap in for a thought-provoking and engaging episode! This week Levi and Shane discuss Russian video games, the passing of President Jimmy Carter, the acts of terror in New Orleans and Las Vegas, Tom Cruise receiving an award from the US Navy and in this week’s AITA, should you let a child free person tell you how to parent your kid?   Linktr.ee/wokpod   https://www.techspot.com/news/106133-russia-admits-domestic-consoles-cant-match-ps5-or.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14244385/All-work-plastic-surgeons-believe-Catwoman-Jocelyn-Wildenstein-years-eyelid-surgeries-facelifts-cheek-chin-implants.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/29/jimmy-carter-dead-longest-lived-us-president?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.tmz.com/2025/01/04/aubrey-plaza-husband-jeff-baena-dead-by-suicide-director/ https://www.the-express.com/news/world-news/158941/austrian-inmate-josef-fritzl-requests-housing-cellar https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/02/cybertruck-explosion-driver-las-vegas https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/law-enforcement-officials-identify-suspect-new-orleans-attack-rcna185929 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-12-18/tom-cruise-receives-highest-civilian-honor-navy-awards

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