The Deep Drifts: Clinical Depression & SAD
The First Thanksgiving
The Ship of You
Kindness
Play - Why Fun Matters
The Monster Within
The Mummer Man
Which Witch is Which
Burnout – Breaking the Cycle
Content Warning: This episode discusses clinical depression, including themes of hopelessness and intrusive thoughts. Please listen with care. In this quiet descent into the mind’s winter, Kief and Sage explore the heavy hush of clinical depression — the way it dims color, slows time, and convinces us that its story is the only story. Together they trace the shape of numb mornings, raincloud thoughts, and the strange fatigue that seeps into both body and spirit. But within the drifts, they also search for warmth: the small lamps we light for ourselves, the hands that reach out even when words fail, the gentle reminder that the mind’s weather can shift, however slowly. So listen… even when the days feel frostbitten and narrow, there is still a horizon waiting to be rediscovered.
In this feastful episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive beneath the cranberry-sauce glaze of America’s most mythologized meal. From the desperate first winter at Plymouth to the complicated alliance with the Wampanoag, we unpack what really happened in 1621—and how centuries of storytelling turned a three-day diplomatic potluck into a national holiday of gratitude. Along the way, we explore mythmaking, memory, and the ethics of celebration: what does it mean to give thanks on a day rooted in both unity and upheaval? Grab a plate, pass the truth, and join us for a deeper look at the origins of the first Thanksgiving.
In this playful yet quietly profound Hidea, Kief and Sage climb aboard the philosophical classic known as the Ship of Theseus and steer it straight into everyday life. What parts of “you” have been replaced over time—habits, memories, opinions, dreams—and what parts still feel original? Are we rebuilt plank by plank, or are we the ever-changing crew navigating a shifting vessel? Together the hosts explore identity, reinvention, emotional upgrades, and the weird comfort of knowing you’re always both the old ship and the new one. Packed with laughter, bowl-break reflections, and a few “wait… who even am I?” detours, this episode invites listeners to consider whether becoming yourself is less about staying the same and more about learning to sail with the changes.
In this heartwarming episode, Kief and Sage explore the quiet power of kindness — the small, unseen gestures that ripple through our days and shape the world around us. From paying for someone’s coffee to offering a listening ear, they unpack how compassion connects us, even in moments we barely notice. Along the way, they ask: Is kindness instinctive or learned? Can we be kind without expecting anything in return? And what happens when kindness meets cynicism? Take a deep breath, light up something gentle, and settle in as we rediscover the beauty in being good — just because.
In this delightfully unserious episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage get back to basics—the art of play. From rolling down hills to turning chores into side quests, they explore why fun isn’t just for kids, it’s fuel for creativity, joy, and maybe even enlightenment. Expect giggles, high thoughts, and a few rule-breaking ideas about what it means to live playfully. So pack your imagination, spark up your curiosity, and join the hosts as they rediscover why life’s better when you’re just goofing off on purpose.
This Halloween, Kief and Sage crack open the coffin on our darker sides. From werewolves and vampires to the hidden hungers we try to repress, The Monster Within asks: what if the real terror isn’t what lurks in the shadows, but what lives beneath our skin? Light up, look inward, and remember — sometimes the scariest thing you can face is yourself.
Written by David Sharrock and narrated by Peter Lewis, The Mummer Man creeps in with the quiet dread of a half-forgotten tradition gone wrong. In this episode, So Listen: A Positing of Hideas takes a more reactionary approach—Kief and Sage share their unfiltered thoughts, chills, and theories as the story unfolds.
We’re getting witchy with it this week as Kief and Sage light up and dig into the long, twisted history of witches — from ancient healers and midwives to broom-riding icons of rebellion. They trace how fear, power, and patriarchy brewed one hell of a potion that turned wisdom into witchcraft. Along the way, they ask: what does the witch really represent — evil, empowerment, or evolution? Grab your broom (or your bowl) and join the coven as we conjure up a conversation that’s equal parts spooky, smoky, and surprisingly enlightening.
In this episode, Kief and Sage get real about burnout—the creeping exhaustion that sneaks in when passion turns into pressure. From the subtle warning signs to the crash-and-burn moments, they explore the different shapes burnout can take and why it’s become such a universal experience. Along the way, they unpack strategies for prevention, talk recovery rituals, and ask whether burnout is just a personal problem… or a symptom of a culture that runs too hot for too long. So light up, lean back, and let’s figure out how to cool the flames together.
Sorry we missed you last week—Kief caught a gnarly ear infection and lost his hearing for a bit (not exactly prime podcasting conditions). But we’re back, loud and clear, with an episode that dives deep into the tangled web of gender roles. From ancient archetypes to modern expectations, Sage and Kief pick apart how these roles shape identity, relationships, and society at large. Along the way, they ask whether these constructs help us find meaning or just box us in. Tune in for laughs, questions, and the occasional tangent as we explore what it really means to “play your part.”