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The Wondrous World of Wonkypenguin

The Wondrous World of Wonkypenguin

By Kelly C Kirby

The above ground world of the shipping industry is a treasure trove of the underground world of human hilarity. The stories may be unbelievable, but they are a true account of the amazing things people put in boxes, sell online, and/or inquire from us, the shipping experts.
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The Wondrous World of WonkypenguinNov 08, 2021

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Puck Around & Cash Out for Sunday, January 14

Puck Around & Cash Out for Sunday, January 14

Kelly Kirby (@thewonkypenguin) and Luke Monaldo (@MoKnowsSports) discuss the tiny two-game NHL slate and how they would attack each contest to win some cash.

Jan 14, 202415:34
Puck Props for Friday, January 12

Puck Props for Friday, January 12

Kelly Kirby (@thewonkypenguin) takes a look at tonight's small NHL slate and offers three plus-money options she is betting on.

Jan 12, 202401:45
Puck Around & Cash Out: January 10

Puck Around & Cash Out: January 10

Luke Monaldo (The GIFTing Crooner) and Kelly Kirby (The Wonkypenguin) take a look at the 3-game slate for Wednesday, January 10, and offer their best props, goal in first ten, and anytime goalscorer picks. They also dive into the absurdity of the NBA's Two Minute Reports and wonder what on earth is going on with official reviews.

Jan 10, 202427:59
Field Report: Retired Ladies Edition

Field Report: Retired Ladies Edition

In which a coroner and fake coke fiend walk into The Field while Private Ryan is away.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2022/02/16/field-report-retired-ladies-edition/

Feb 16, 202206:12
Field Report: Holiday Recap Edition

Field Report: Holiday Recap Edition

In which we all come down with "chapped lips" and no one thinks Private Ryan is a gangster.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2022/01/06/field-report-holiday-recap-edition/

Jan 06, 202207:44
Field Report: It’s Coming

Field Report: It’s Coming

In which gunpowder and grumpiness rule the day.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/11/08/field-report-its-coming/

Nov 08, 202107:25
Field Report: Day 567

Field Report: Day 567

In which Fed Ex Express (and people who drive Tahoes) incur my very hot, very hangry wrath.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/10/04/field-report-day-567/

Oct 04, 202107:13
Field Report: Ah, Summer

Field Report: Ah, Summer

In which the heat brings out the best in people and we learn that silence has a monetary value.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/08/23/field-report-ah-summer/

Aug 23, 202106:33
Field Report: The Idiot’s Guide To Shipping A Package

Field Report: The Idiot’s Guide To Shipping A Package

In which we learn about geographical sleeping habits and strange ways to carry packages.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/07/17/field-report-the-idiots-guide-to-shipping-a-package/

Jul 17, 202106:13
Field Report: Year 3

Field Report: Year 3

In which a customer thinks I'm interrogating them and we ship a fifth-grade-level book report.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/06/22/field-report-year-3/

Jun 22, 202106:35
Field Report: Day 458

Field Report: Day 458

In which we meditate on ways to handle customers.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/06/09/field-report-day-458/

Jun 09, 202105:49
Field Report: Return To Battle

Field Report: Return To Battle

In which we discuss oranges and crackheads.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/05/04/field-report-return-to-battle/

May 26, 202106:28
Field Report: YOU CAN’T ASK ME THAT

Field Report: YOU CAN’T ASK ME THAT

In which we contemplate Field weaponry and the brand new mask rules.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/05/18/field-report-you-cant-ask-me-that/

May 26, 202105:40
Field Report: Day 435

Field Report: Day 435

In which we meet Mr. Hrrmph, who is VERY upset about bubble envelopes.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/05/26/field-report-day-435/

May 26, 202106:53
Playing Tag Team

Playing Tag Team

How do you celebrate finding love? I, apparently, had no idea.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2021/04/02/playing-tag-team/

Apr 02, 202104:07
One Event. Two Perspectives.

One Event. Two Perspectives.

Slider is just a bit of a thespian when he wants to be.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2011/02/27/one-event-two-perspectives/

Mar 28, 202103:20
Field Report: Day 7

Field Report: Day 7

March 29, 2020 -- In which we learn if you've never used a Bible quote to describe antiques, you're missing out.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/29/field-report-day-7/

Mar 28, 202102:43
Field Report: Day 6

Field Report: Day 6

March 24, 2020 -- In which Kwik Trip starts construction and customers begin shipping conspiracy theories.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/24/field-report-day-6/

Mar 28, 202102:48
Field Report: Day 5

Field Report: Day 5

March 23, 2020 -- In which Wisconsin closes and I wonder if I'll need an interstate passport.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/23/field-report-day-5/

Mar 28, 202101:39
Letters to My Younger Self: C-Ya!
Mar 23, 202103:12
Weekend Leave: 1

Weekend Leave: 1

March 22, 2020 -- In which Colonel spends quarantine making sphere ice cubes.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/22/weekend-leave-1/

Mar 20, 202101:15
Field Report: Day 4

Field Report: Day 4

March 20, 2020 -- In which we learn washing hands is forfeiting civil liberties. Pass it on.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/20/field-report-day-4/

Mar 20, 202101:49
Field Report: Day 3

Field Report: Day 3

The day I began asking panicked customers to cite their sources on their virus “research.”

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/19/field-report-day-3/

Mar 20, 202101:52
Base Report: Day 1

Base Report: Day 1

March 18, 2020 -- In which traversing the world for the first time after "it" happened led to quite the experiences.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/18/base-report-day-1/

Mar 20, 202101:37
Field Report: Day 2

Field Report: Day 2

March 17, 2020 -- In which the contrast between Sergeant and Colonel is reflective of their relative power in the organization.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/17/field-report-day-2/

Mar 20, 202101:49
Field Report: Day 1

Field Report: Day 1

March 16, 2020 -- Hear how it all began. Dissertations will be written about the rush on toilet paper.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://wonkypenguin.com/2020/03/16/field-report-day-1/

Mar 20, 202101:40