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.”

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive headfirst into the classic stoner game of “Would You Rather.” From the absurd to the strangely philosophical, they weigh impossible choices, debate the logic (or lack thereof) behind each option, and find surprising insights hiding in the silliness. It’s laughter, tangents, and thought experiments all rolled into one joint of an episode. If you’ve ever wondered what your choices say about you—or just want to giggle at the bizarre scenarios—this one’s for you.

What if the only thing you can truly prove exists… is your own mind? In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive deep into solipsism—the trippy philosophical idea that everything else might just be an illusion. They explore the tension between skepticism and shared reality, debate whether other people are real or just reflections of the self, and get tangled in the infinite loop of thought that solipsism creates. Is reality something we experience together, or is it just a projection of one mind? Light up and tune in as the hosts question whether the world outside your head is even there at all.

Family: sometimes it’s the people you’re born to, sometimes it’s the ones you choose, and sometimes it’s just the weird uncle who won’t stop telling fishing stories at Thanksgiving. In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage blaze through the meaning of family — from blood ties and generational legacies to chosen kinship and found communities. Along the way, they explore cultural traditions, philosophical questions, and the messy psychology of love, loyalty, and letting go. Is family a natural bond, a social construct, or just who shows up when the smoke clears? Tune in and find out — and maybe rethink what family means to you.

In this episode Kief and Sage tackle the heavy hitting question "am i the asshole"? We look at bathing suit blunders, sibling overstays, and some miserable parents. Smoke up and join us as we do an off kilter episode to cover for Kiefs vacation.

From UFOs and poisoned punch to wellness gurus and some insanely charismatic leaders, cults have a way of pulling people in and refusing to let go. In this episode, Kief and Sage spark up and explore the hazy boundaries between belief, manipulation, and community. What even is a cult? Why do people join them? And is your favorite fandom just a few red flags away from full-blown indoctrination? Join us as we question everything—including each other’s book clubs.