Episode Summary: Allergic to (Almost) Everything?

Join us for a fascinating conversation with my brother-in-law, a true allergy warrior, as he shares his unique journey navigating a world of extreme allergies. From yummy childhood foods to the intricate dietary changes he's made as an adult, this episode dives deep into what it's like to live with sensitivities to everything from cockroaches and corn to gluten and shrimp. We'll also explore the often-complex process of getting tested and diagnosed by doctors, offering an insightful look into the challenges and triumphs of managing severe allergies every single day. I hope this episode encourages anyone with food discomforts to speak with their medical professionals!

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) Time Travel to January 30th, 2024

(01:24) Quick Word, Peculiar Prototypes, Engineering Passion

(03:38) Growing Up with Unique Meals

(08:42) Navigating Food Allergies and Intolerances

(11:23) Medical Tests and Discoveries

(18:10) Discussing Intestine and Corn Sensitivity

(19:15) Food Sensitivities and Gluten-Free Options

(22:49) Allergy Testing and Seasonal Allergies

(27:21) Living with Food Allergies, Word of Advice

(31:54) Podcasting Journey and Future Plans

Shrimp allergy, cockroach allergy, peanut allergy, corn allergy, sugar allergy, and many many more!

In this engaging episode, John Sellmeyer and Paul discuss comic book lore, dissecting iconic villains like Heath Ledger's Joker, Magneto, and Thanos. The conversation navigates through various interpretations of Joker's backstory and Magneto's tragic past as a Holocaust survivor, highlighting the complexity of these characters and their portrayals in movies and comics. They then shift to video games, specifically discussing 'Starfield,' its storyline, and mechanics, while comparing it to other space exploration games. The duo also touches upon the influence of video game soundtracks and nostalgia on their musical tastes. John shares his journey into rap and hip hop, influenced by artists like MF Doom and Tech Nine, while Paul discusses his eclectic taste that includes R&B artists like Baby Rose and Snow Allegra. The episode wraps up with motivational advice for listeners and a plug for Paul's Twitch channel, 'Level up KCMO.'(00:00) Introduction and How We Met(01:05) Discussing Favorite Superhero Villains(02:48) Exploring Joker's Backstory(05:21) Magneto's Dark Past(07:43) Mutants vs. Mutates, Uncanny Valley(11:53) Starfield: A New Sci-Fi Adventure(18:01) Comic Book Politics and The Boys(20:05) Music Preferences and Genres(21:24) Debating Pop Country Music(22:05) Musical Influences and Early Discoveries(22:45) Introduction to Rap and Hip Hop(25:46) High School Music Evolution(29:03) Opinions on Popular Rappers(34:42) Shoutouts and Recommendations(37:03) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

EPIC, FIGHTING, GORE, Mild PROFANITY! The Because I'm John Sellmeyer Podcast welcomes you to its first iteration of a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. A special shout out to "Life and Pints with Co Co Podcast," he was the DM, and we could not have done this without him!

Jump into a world, where 5 travelers end up on a path towards a dangerous dragon. Check out the FUNNY and QUIRKY characters they meet along the way! Dungeons, Dragons, Burning Barns, and so much MORE!!

Please enjoy. Mild Language. Some violence. Minors are not advised to listen. Werewolves, Tieflings, I Draw My Bow, We missed you CJ.