Sam Wise: An Advice Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Sam believes that the answers to all of life's questions lie within the Lord of the Rings: Extended Edition trilogy and their special features, and is here to impart that wisdom to the world at large.

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A withdrawn friend needs a pick me up, and Sam says farewell to one of her Fellowship.

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

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

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

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Sam talks diplomacy and distractions.

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

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

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

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Sam talks annoying dogs and unemployed friends this week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.