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

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

A withdrawn friend needs a pick me up, and Sam says farewell to one of her Fellowship.

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.

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

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

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

Sam talks diplomacy and distractions.

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.

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