Video games don’t just entertain us—they quietly grow up alongside us.

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage look back at the games they played at different stages of their lives, from childhood wonder to teenage mastery to adult, intentional play. They explore how games shaped their sense of identity, offered escape and connection, and became emotional timestamps tied to who they were at the time. It’s a laid-back, reflective conversation about nostalgia, growth, and the strange way a controller can feel like a time machine—and that’s okay.

n this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage make the radical case for being okay. Not thriving, not spiraling, not in the middle of a breakthrough or a breakdown—just here. They talk about the pressure to always be improving, why calm can feel uncomfortable in a world addicted to urgency, and how “fine” somehow became a suspicious answer. With a bowl break and plenty of gentle tangents, this episode sits with the idea that a shorter, quieter conversation can still be meaningful—and that being okay, even for just 30 minutes, is more than enough.

What if “you” aren’t a solid thing, but more like a playlist on shuffle? Some tracks hit every day, some pop up once and never again, and some you swear you deleted but they keep coming back. Kief and Sage spark a bowl and dig into identity, change, nostalgia, and why it’s okay if your vibe keeps evolving.

Kief is joined by his favorite person in the world, Elana Ericson, for a cozy, festive hang where the two unwrap memories, traditions, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. Guided by ChatGPT’s 25 Questions of Christmas, they bounce from heartwarming moments to brand-new traditions—and yes, they absolutely spill the sauce on the worst Christmas gift ever received.

So pour yourself a drink, spark a bowl, and settle in by the fire. It’s laughs, love, and holiday chaos with Kief & the Wife in this Christmas Special you won’t want to miss.

In this short and slightly mischievous holiday episode, we explore the villains we commiserate with—the bad guys whose motives feel a little too understandable. From tragic backstories to systems that failed them, we unpack why certain antagonists resonate with us more than the so-called heroes, and what that says about empathy, morality, and the stories we tell ourselves.

It’s a shorter episode than usual due to the Christmas holiday, but we still manage to stir the pot, blur the line between good and evil, and ask the uncomfortable question: at what point does understanding become agreement?

Grab a drink, something to smoke and take a breather from the chaos. Come sympathize with the devil—just a little. 🎄😈

In this episode, Kief and Sage spark up a conversation about the underrated power of walking away. From cutting loose toxic relationships, to escaping soul-sucking jobs, to breaking stubborn bad habits, we explore how quitting isn’t always failure—sometimes it’s the smartest, healthiest move you can make. Join us as we redefine what it means to give up, and why stepping back can be the first real step forward.

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.