THe Birthday Episode

Introduction: The hosts introduce themselves as J.R. and Stacey, co-hosts of the podcast "Sparrows Under Review." They mention their upcoming episodes, including movie reviews and book comparisons. J.R.'s Birthday: J.R. talks about his birthday falling on July 13 and his unique nickname, West Virginia Jr. He shares that he was conceived in 1985 by his parents, Wilbur Senior and Roslyn, and jokes about an immaculate conception. He mentions his preferences for birthday gifts, including obscure items like the three-musketeer Neapolitan candy bars and a Metroid toy. Stacey's Show: J.R. asks Stacey about her other show, "Sparrows Under Review." They discuss the show's format, which covers various topics such as movie reviews, book comparisons (mentioning Twilight and upcoming Harry Potter discussions), and their jack-of-all-trades approach. Gift Difficulties: J.R. mentions that he is hard to find gifts for and explains that he prefers unique and obscure items. He jokingly requests the three-musketeer Neapolitan candy bars and mentions a specific item he saw, a Metroid toy. He talks about justifying his spending habits by associating them with his birthday. Control and Last Word: The hosts banter about J.R.'s desire for control and the need to have the last word during their podcasting sessions. Ice Cream Cake Tradition: J.R. reveals his dislike for regular cake and his preference for ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. They mention their willingness to accept sponsorships from Dairy Queen and discuss the joy of having ice cream cake for birthdays. Birthday Celebration: J.R. expresses his dislike for birthday parties and preference for low-key celebrations. He shares that he appreciates surprise dinners at Red Lobster or Olive Garden, even though he doesn't eat seafood or pasta. They mention the iconic cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster and the request for an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. Gaming Addiction: J.R. talks about receiving a Nintendo Game Boy as a birthday gift in his childhood, which sparked his love for gaming. They discuss his addiction to gaming and J.R.'s tendency to work for and acquire the things he wants rather than directly asking for them. Humorous Tangents: The hosts go on humorous tangents, discussing the texture of seafood, J.R.'s peculiar eating habits, and the joys of eating at Cheesecake Factory. They mention their favorite cheesecakes from the restaurant and their preference for the dessert over the main course. Eerie Year: J.R. reveals that this year is challenging for him as he turns the age at which his father passed away. He shares a personal note about appreciating life and doing the things he wants to do. http://em.impact.com/ls/click?upn=lcFF8ubtmveum2UxN6LiFpCxciBCou7wBTBUW2LewyIGLBCkSEnrtghtx1-2B2b-2BCXX3W-2FukVQDYDSm-2Bm3anDqoA-3D-3DFf_l_-2BVOrlIgQBZG1nyK6pb-2B0DSizrxdLij4-2BBkbuN5TEOOVocJUEUCFjSlCbZXs3a00TinFeEoLagsUSymX6womKRRUP-2B-2FCDx9CTXQYVLXNHd2CDmIvVCB9WdrJTykQ8VsLFoMlcZ1j29FijPPKmDr83MLc8QL-2BpVzh2-2B3tR7Omc06JkWBGqi0XP4UjvmVLvng7gOcAIrezcaFWkUIwAf5sfbM-2BN-2FCIEOBhHk9A02B1Q07XvVi5uJ5h9VS5SR8cnRMstNTEGGxZIA8Ojshkh3PbFR-2F1NDIpMjTX3s8tvLR9aixU-3D