Episode 243
Small Talk - Harry Potter Gets a Season 2 Before Season 1 Even Drops!
Yo, peeps! Today, we’re diving into some seriously fun chit-chat material in Small Talk, where I’m dropping knowledge bombs that’ll make you the life of the party! First up, did ya know Justice Clarence Thomas is now the second-longest-serving Supreme Court justice? Wild, right? And speaking of wild, over $200 million in fake trading cards hit the scene last year—yeah, we're talkin’ baseball, basketball, and even those sneaky fake Pokémon cards! But wait, there’s more! HBO is hyping up the new Harry Potter series by already green-lighting a second season before the first even drops—talk about confidence! And just when you thought it couldn't get any crazier, it’s World Donkey Day, so let’s celebrate those great asses—literally! So grab your snacks, kick back, and let’s get this giggle fest rolling!
Takeaways:
- Justice Clarence Thomas is now the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice, trailing only William O. Douglas. Wow, time flies!
- Over $200 million in counterfeit trading cards hit the U.S. market last year! Time to check your card collection!
- HBO has already renewed the Harry Potter series for a second season before the first even airs! Talk about confidence!
- FX confirmed that season five of The Bear is its last. No more bear hugs after this!
- World Donkey Day is upon us! Who doesn't love a great ass? Celebrate appropriately!
- Clifford the Big Red Dog is back, folks! PBS is bringing him back despite funding cuts. Woof woof!
Transcript
Good morning, I'm Haystack.
Speaker A:It's time for something called Small Talk where I give you a few things that you can chit chat about with random folks throughout your day.
Speaker A:Justice Clarence Thomas has become the second longest serving justice in the US Supreme Court, trailing only William O. Douglas.
Speaker A:Officials are saying that more than $200 million worth of counterfeit trading cards have flooded the US market just last year alone.
Speaker A:And by trading cards, I'm talking about baseball cards, basketball cards, fake Pokemon cards have been the far and away biggest problem.
Speaker A:HBO has already renewed the upcoming Harry Potter television series for a second season before the first season even premieres.
Speaker A:And season one does not premiere until Christmas.
Speaker A:Speaking of tv, FX has confirmed that season five of the Bear will be the final season for the show.
Speaker A:Several prominent American pastors are warning that the release of these alleged alien files by the Trump administration could challenge some Christians beliefs.
Speaker A:There is lots of rumors and speculation that a big alien files dump will happen today or tonight.
Speaker A: ,: Speaker A:I mentioned this the other day mentioned the nominees.
Speaker A:But now the World Video Game hall of Fame has inducted its inductees for the year.
Speaker A:Angry Birds, Dragon Quest, FIFA International Soccer, and Silent Hill.
Speaker A:I am furious.
Speaker A:You mean to tell me Angry Bird and Silent Hill have been inducted into the Video Game hall of Fame before Frogger.
Speaker A:It is not okay.
Speaker A:It is not okay.
Speaker A:This is about.
Speaker A:Getting Frogger inducted is about to become my life's mission.
Speaker A:This is ridiculous.
Speaker A:Today is the 8th day of May, which is World Donkey Day.
Speaker A:Everyone loves Donkey Day.
Speaker A:Who doesn't love a great ass?
Speaker A:It's also World Red Cross Day, so celebrate with a pint of blood that you donate.
Speaker A:PBS is going to bring back Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Speaker A:You remember Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Speaker A:PBS bringing Clifford the Big Red Dog back despite the funding cuts by Trump, the Big orange president.
Speaker A:And lastly, there is a Miami Vice reboot on the way and it's going to be called Miami Vice 85.
Speaker A:85.
Speaker A:Because that's the age of the average Miami Vice fan, I'm guessing.
