Why We Shouldn’t Call Them Astronauts Anymore | Unscripted Company

Somewhere between zero gravity and zero self-awareness, a crew of celebrities floated in a glorified elevator above the Earth and came back calling themselves “astronauts.” We’re not buying it. This episode dives headfirst into the Blue Origin publicity stunt that sparked more questions than it answered. No suits, no training, just selfies and Bezos with a crowbar trying to pry open a photo op.

We rip into the semantics of what “astronaut” should actually mean, weigh in on the Katy Perry space flight conspiracy, and ask if your Spotify numbers make you NASA material now.

Also on deck: WrestleMania nostalgia and John Cena’s last dance, North Texas getting torn apart by spring tornadoes, and the shady optics of Karmelo Anthony’s family living in a $900K home after getting his bail reduced. Spoiler: it’s not a good look.

There’s existential rambling, a forbidden USB that might contain the meaning of life, and a casual game of “what color is your flag?” because sometimes the world is burning, and all you can do is laugh while it does.

00:00 The Unscripted Company Podcast Begins
02:59 Exploring the Concept of True Origins
06:09 The Forbidden Fruit and Its Implications
08:45 WrestleMania and Independent Wrestling Promotions
11:57 Katy Perry's Blue Origin Flight: A PR Stunt?
15:13 The Nature of Astronauts and Space Travel
17:51 Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Space Flights
20:51 Defining the Role of Astronauts in Modern Space Travel
24:03 The Future of Space Tourism and Its Implications
36:25 The Definition of an Astronaut
37:20 Martians and Mooshians: A Playful Debate
38:54 Earthlings and Other Terms for Humans
40:23 Tornadoes in North Texas: A Weather Update
45:03 Storm Chasers and Meteorology: A New Career Path
48:30 Surviving Tornadoes: Incredible Survival Stories
51:46 Fun with Colors: Guessing Flag Colors
59:46 NFL Team Colors: A Guessing Game
01:01:36 Color Guessing Game: Sports Teams and Countries
01:06:55 Controversial Events: Swatting and Public Reactions
01:07:50 Karmelo Anthony: Legal Troubles and Community Backlash
01:12:41 Financial Decisions: Fundraising and Community Concerns
01:18:50 Trial Speculations: Legal Proceedings and Public Perception
01:27:10 Reflections on Wrestling: John Cena's Legacy

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