Sam Wise: An Advice Podcast

Episode 73 - The Same Blood

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 7 Jul 2020 11:00:16 +0000

Sometimes, we gotta take a shot through the heart like Boromir to help good prevail.

Great anti-racism resources:
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Reading on Defunding the Police:
The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale
Samuel Sinyangwe's Amazing Twitter Thread

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Music by Bradley David Parsons

Episode 72 - The Same Weakness

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:38 +0000

Sometimes, a piece of media can be both enjoyable and a little messy. Sam talks about how we deal with that.

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Episode 71 - Haldir

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 11:00:15 +0000

A withdrawn friend needs a pick me up, and Sam says farewell to one of her Fellowship.

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Episode 70 - The United States of Isengard

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 2 Jun 2020 11:00:05 +0000

Fantasy helps us to make sense of a chaotic reality, and Sam shows us how Lord of the Rings can help us make sense of the protests and know how to be on the side of good.

When the Ents marched on Isengard, Gandalf checked his privilege and didn't stand with Sarumon.

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Episode 69 - We are all Gimli

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:00:04 +0000

We are all Gimli, and that’s a good thing.

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Episode 68 - But They Were All of Them Deceived

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 12 May 2020 11:00:33 +0000

Sam talks about consequences for our actions and what to do about a second wave of troubles.

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Episode 67 - Greater Forces

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 5 May 2020 11:00:08 +0000

Magic is real, both here and in Middle Earth. But it’s fickle.

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Episode 66 - The Courtesy of Your Hall

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:00:09 +0000

Sam talks diplomacy and distractions.

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Episode 65 - Sometimes It Takes an Age

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:10 +0000

Sometimes it takes an age to destroy a ring or finish an assignment, even if it doesn’t seem that hard from the outside. And sometimes, there are chickens.

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Episode 64 - No Admittance Except on Party Business

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:00:03 +0000

Bilbo is our guide to navigating social situations in quarantine. Sam also shares some listener strawberries!

Join the SamWise channel on the ATH discord here: https://discord.gg/3kgsMT4

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Episode 63 - Strawberries

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 11:00:15 +0000

Sam tries, in the face of a faceless enemy, to help us remember why we’re all quarantined in the first place and who we’re carrying this ring for.

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Episode 62 - When the COVID Winter Comes

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:00:21 +0000

For a trilogy about the power of community, Lord of the Rings sure does have a lot of great advice for social distancing.

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Episode 61 - Dogged Fighting

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:00:10 +0000

Sam answers two separate people about friends who want dogs and maybe shouldn't.

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Episode 60 - When All Other Lights Go Out

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 4 Feb 2020 12:00:19 +0000

Sam gives her own lights of Erendil to help those with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

If you're in a particularly dark place, here are some resources.

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Episode 59 - Be Your Own Aragorn

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 12:00:11 +0000

Unrequited love and Geralt of Rivia have Sam all hot and bothered this week.

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Episode 58 - That Rules You Out, Pip

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:43:32 +0000

Sam talks annoying dogs and unemployed friends this week.

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Episode 57 - Dawn of a New Age

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 7 Jan 2020 13:00:03 +0000

New Year’s resolutions and some decent skin care advice arrive by way of Middle Earth in this first Sam Wise of the year.

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Episode 56 - At the End of an Age

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:00:10 +0000

The holidays are tough, but you don't have to be as long as you show yourself compassion, per Sam's advice this episode.

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Episode 55 - Ghost and Gollums by the Score

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 13:00:08 +0000

Sam talks ghosting, friends dating Gollums and crushing negativity in this week’s episode.

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Episode 54 - Toxicity and Taters

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 3 Dec 2019 16:03:01 +0000

Someone needs help with toxic coworkers, and the potatoes are disappearing, threatening our french fries.

Check out the tater talk in the news.

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Episode 53 - Fitness, Finances, and Fantasy

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:00:21 +0000

Hobbits help someone feel less weird about the gym, and Sam offers advice on how to handle finances in a marriage.

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Episode 52 - And I'm Coming with You!

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:52:59 +0000

A listener wonders how to help those who may not be able to ask for it, and Sam discusses an Atlantic piece about Mr. Rogers, who would have fit very well in Middle Earth.

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Episode 51 - Legolas is a Hottie

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 16:28:22 +0000

In this episode, Sam talks about how Legolas is more than just a vacant hottie and what to do about a jealous girlfriend.

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Episode 50 - The One Ring of Our Time

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:00:11 +0000

Holy Cow! Sam Wise has made it to episode 50, and she answers questions about answering questions and about maintaining a social life without Facebook.

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Episode 49 - Love Wise

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:00:03 +0000

We all have inherent value. Lord of the Rings says so. Enjoy.

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Episode 48 - What You Need is an Army of Ghosts

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:06 +0000

This week, Sam digs deep into the life of Aragorn to help listeners who feel jaded by their government and another who wants to come out.

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Episode 47 - Viggo Forth and Live Your Life

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 8 Oct 2019 15:04:31 +0000

Sam talks about good-byes and good-riddances as her letter writers try to move forth in life in various ways.

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Damage Boost: Ep. 11 - World of Warcraft with Brewer

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 1 Oct 2019 18:12:03 +0000

You're probably wondering why there's a completely different podcast in the feed this week. Well, we wanted to showcase one of the newer podcasts in our network while Sam gathers up more of your questions. Enjoy this conversation about the MMO that takes inspiration from the works of Tolkien and is about as wild as you might expect from the holy trilogy from Peter Jackson. Cheers!

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Episode 46 - It Is Folly

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:00:14 +0000

Sam and Lord of the Rings offer advice on scheduling D&D sessions and offering grace to our elders.

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Episode 45 - Sword, Bow, and Axe

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:06:41 +0000

Sam talks about the ingredients to forming successful friendships as an adult.

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Episode 44 - Good Tilled Earth

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:19:58 +0000

Sam talks about how Lord of the Rings and this article solved a problem she was facing in her own life.

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Episode 43 - A Shire-Sized Episode

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:59:49 +0000

Sam answers pressing questions about glasses, family and baby supplies quickly in this little episode that packs a punch.

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Episode 42 - Air Less Foul

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:00:08 +0000

The Lord of the Rings gives great career advice in this episode, and Sam talks about her own shifting perspective.

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Episode 41 - I Would Rather Share One Lifetime

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:58:10 +0000

Sam talks about breakups, romance, and facing what feels like the end of the world with the people we love.

Plus, links for accessing free and low cost mental health services, here and here.

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Episode 40 - The Age of Men

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 6 Aug 2019 13:59:40 +0000

Sam talks about how we can combat toxic masculinity like the Fellowship.

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Episode 39 - Eomer is the Eoman

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 12:00:04 +0000

A letter writer is having trouble with a difficult family member, and Sam takes ‘em to Rohan. She also tells men to stop putting the boor in Boromir.

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Episode 38 - Mission... Quest... Thing

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:04:15 +0000

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Episode 37 - Side by Side with Our Friends

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:11:52 +0000

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Episode 36 - Such a Little Thing

athpodcast@gmail.com (Samantha Garrison) — Tue, 9 Jul 2019 12:00:12 +0000

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Episode 35 - Disturbers of the Peace

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 2 Jul 2019 12:00:05 +0000

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Episode 34 - Nine Companions

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:00:08 +0000

To learn more about Enneagrams, visit the Enneagram Institute.

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Episode 33 - Starless Nights Can't Conquer Day

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Sam encourages everyone to take just one step toward a brighter day, whether it’s by reaching out to old friends, taking an unexpected journey, or just writing a goofy little poem.

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Episode 32 - One Does Not Simply Work

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Sam answers a few workplace questions, including how to be a better manager and feeling good about a job medium well done.

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Episode 31 - Back from There Again

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 4 Jun 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Sam talks about her own struggles with feeling lonely in the Shire, and she helps someone else who feels like they’re traversing Mordor. And a writer learns to accept the love of their cat.

Plus, links for accessing free and low cost mental health services, here and here.

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Episode 30 - Eowinning at Relationship

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 21 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Sam gets two relationship questions this week that leave her chasing Aragorn for answers, plus a missive on grief that hits close to home.

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Episode 29 - Reason for Madness

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 14 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

You can’t spell hate without hat in this latest episode that also includes advice on remembering the small stuff and how to avoid divisive discussions about Game of Thrones. Spoiler: the answer is beer.

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Episode 28 - All Fellowships are Broken

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 7 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Sam gets question about dealing with difficult people, and the Holy Trilogy reminds us all that fellowships, by virtue of being made of people, are always broken but can still save the world. Sushi also finds its way in there somehow.

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Episode 27 - And We Come to End of Days

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:07:00 +0000

So much excitement this week between Winterfell and Wakanda -- what’s a fantasy fan to do? Sam uses Lord of the Rings to come to terms with endings and with its own shortcomings. It’s a doozy!

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Episode 26 - Balrog in Space

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Sam theorizes that we discovered a Balrog in space and that sometimes, looking toward the future is hard work. But that does not mean we should get caught up in the past like a buncha Bilbos.

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Episode 25 - Showing Your Quality

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 9 Apr 2019 13:10:00 +0000

Professional jealousy, streaming services, spiders and significant others round out Sam Wise this week.

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Episode 24 - Finding Your Feet

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 2 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Sam talks about coming home, siblings, and why we shouldn’t be so tricksy, even if it is April.

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Episode 23 - Fools of Tooks

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:13:00 +0000

Separating the art from the artist is too tough, and sometimes we gotta live our lives instead of saving for the future. Sam cover this and more in the latest.

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Episode 22 - Lay Down Your Sweet and Weary Head

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:00:00 +0000

We talk burnout, clinginess, one-sided friendships and even pizza in today’s episode. Enjoy!

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Episode 21 - Panic! at the Weathertop

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Wed, 6 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Toxic families, panic attacks, and soul mates have everyone hot and bothered this week. Take a listen to see what Sam and Middle Earth have to say!

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Episode 20 - Like Poison from a Wound

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Sometimes, people need to be told they’re being rude, whether they’re a passive aggressive coworker or a medical professional asking an inappropriate question. And also the stock market!

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Episode 19 - Just Hobbit Things

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:47:00 +0000

Hobbits love good food, questionable music and excessive drinking, just like most people! Plus, college is sort of dumb if you think about it.

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Episode 18 - A Sam for a Sam

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:01:00 +0000

Boromir gets under everyone’s skin and Sam needs Sam to get her Sam on in this week’s episode.

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Episode 17 - The Sauronbowl Halftime Show

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 5 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Sam talks about sweet victory being snatched from fans during the Superbowl and how to set healthy boundaries with our friends.

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Episode 16 - Unlikeliest of Creatures

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Sam explores how we can be kind to both ourselves and the little people we love in this episode.

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Episode 15 - The Breaking of Fellowships

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Sam answers questions about rough roommates, fake friends, and spends some time talking about KonMari and Lord of the Rings’ shared philosophy.

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Episode 14 - Even the Wisest Cannot See All Ends

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:56:00 +0000

Sam answers questions about facing the unknown and dealing with shame and guilt. She also talks about the APA’s excellent new guidelines for helping men and boys.

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Episode 13 - The Furthest Away From Home I've Ever Been

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Sam is about to embark on her own journey to New Zealand, and she’s nervous. She turns to the Lord of the Rings for some holiday travel tips.

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Episode 12 - The Counsel of Elwrong

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Special guest Will Plummer joins Sam for a round of Sam Wise “Live,” in which they discuss drawing boundaries with parents. Turns out Elrond is no match for Sam Wise! Sam also touches on work-life balance and metal work.

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Episode 11 - Middle Earth Manners

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 4 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Sam spends a lot of time talking about manners this week. Whether dealing with significant others or creepy acquaintances, we could all stand to be a little more polite. She also addresses whether or not Frodo was special or just a good dude.

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Episode 10 - The First Counsel of Samrond

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Michaela Bayas (@BayasThoughts) joins this week as Sam’s first guest. She has a question about sexism in her film class. Sam also discusses a couple of tricky relationship questions.

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Here is the link to the Reddit post referenced!

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Episode 9 - Shine Bright Like Mithril

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Clothes, open-mouth chewers, crazy siblings, and fandoms find their way into Middle Earth this week!

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Here is the link to Captain Awkward’s Friday column I referenced.
https://captainawkward.com/2018/11/16/short-answer-friday-holiday-edition-11-16-2018/

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Episode 8 - Boromir is a Hot Mess

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Boromir’s many screw ups can teach us so much about love, work, and stopping sexual harassment.

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Here are links to help the victim’s of the Cailfornia wild fires:

Friend of the show Laura Solomon is helping friends in Paradise, CA:

https://www.facebook.com/donate/200362067521403/10101156530565401/

California Firefighters Foundation:

http://www.cafirefoundation.org/

Refinery 29 has a marvelously comprehensive list here:

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/11/216602/help-california-fire-victims-paradise-malibu-aid

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Episode 7 - Be Like Gandalf

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 6 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Yet another question about dogs, a moving question about being supportive to the grieving Jewish community as an outsider, and how to exercise better, Middle Earth style!

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Here is some helpful reading about understanding and combating anti-semitism that I mentioned:

From the Washington Post

From Smithsonian Magazine, about how we've perhaps taken the wrong lessons from history

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Episode 6 - The Hearts of Men

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

A question about the current state of things throws Sam for a loop. But the Lord of the Rings comes through, as always.

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Episode 5 - I Am No Man

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:01:00 +0000

This week’s episode tackles what it means to be angry like a girl, meddling in friends’ affairs, and those convenient eagles.

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Episode 4 - The Whithertos and the Why Fors

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Sam answers questions about job changes, dishes, and relationships!

As we find our feet, we’ll be appearing in the After the Hype podcast feed every Tuesday at 10:00am.

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Episode 3 - Denethor and Dogs

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 9 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Sam answers questions about dogs, lots and lots of dogs!

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Episode 2 - Bring Forth the Ring

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 2 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Sam answers questions about politics, iPhones, and even Tinder!

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Theme music provided by Bradley Parsons.

Episode 1 - Concerning Hobbits

athpodcast@gmail.com (After the Hype) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:19:00 +0000

In this episode, Sam answers questions regarding children, new jobs, indoor plumbing and even trolls!

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Theme music provided by Bradley Parsons.

A special thanks to Bryan Dressel for help with editing.