Sam Wise: An Advice Podcast

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 OluoHow to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Reading on Defunding the Police:The End of Policing by Alex S. VitaleSamuel Sinyangwe's Amazing Twitter ThreadPlease rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sometimes, a piece of media can be both enjoyable and a little messy. Sam talks about how we deal with that.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

A withdrawn friend needs a pick me up, and Sam says farewell to one of her Fellowship.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Please rate and review us on iTunes!Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

We are all Gimli, and that’s a good thing.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks about consequences for our actions and what to do about a second wave of troubles.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Magic is real, both here and in Middle Earth. But it’s fickle.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks diplomacy and distractions.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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. Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Bilbo is our guide to navigating social situations in quarantine. Sam also shares some listener strawberries!Join the SamWise channel on the ATH discord here: https://discord.gg/3kgsMT4Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

For a trilogy about the power of community, Lord of the Rings sure does have a lot of great advice for social distancing.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam answers two separate people about friends who want dogs and maybe shouldn't.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Unrequited love and Geralt of Rivia have Sam all hot and bothered this week.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks annoying dogs and unemployed friends this week.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

New Year’s resolutions and some decent skin care advice arrive by way of Middle Earth in this first Sam Wise of the year.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

The holidays are tough, but you don't have to be as long as you show yourself compassion, per Sam's advice this episode.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks ghosting, friends dating Gollums and crushing negativity in this week’s episode.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Someone needs help with toxic coworkers, and the potatoes are disappearing, threatening our french fries.Check out the tater talk in the news.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Hobbits help someone feel less weird about the gym, and Sam offers advice on how to handle finances in a marriage.To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcast app of choice!Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

In this episode, Sam talks about how Legolas is more than just a vacant hottie and what to do about a jealous girlfriend.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

We all have inherent value. Lord of the Rings says so. Enjoy.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks about good-byes and good-riddances as her letter writers try to move forth in life in various ways.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

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!----To subscribe to Damage Boost, head over to:Apple: http://bit.ly/DBoostPodAGoogle: http://bit.ly/DBoostPodGSpotify: http://bit.ly/DBoostPodS---As always, to have your question answered for a future episode of Sam Wise, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcast

Sam and Lord of the Rings offer advice on scheduling D&D sessions and offering grace to our elders.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks about the ingredients to forming successful friendships as an adult.Please rate and review us on iTunes!To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755.Instagrams to follow:Samantha: @samijane613Laddi: @saint_laddiAfter the Hype: @athpodcastMusic by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks about how Lord of the Rings and this article solved a problem she was facing in her own life. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

Sam answers pressing questions about glasses, family and baby supplies quickly in this little episode that packs a punch. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

The Lord of the Rings gives great career advice in this episode, and Sam talks about her own shifting perspective. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

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. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks about how we can combat toxic masculinity like the Fellowship. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

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. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

To learn more about Enneagrams, visit the Enneagram Institute. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

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. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

Sam answers a few workplace questions, including how to be a better manager and feeling good about a job medium well done. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

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. Plus, links for accessing free and low cost mental health services, here and here. To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Please rate and review us on iTunes! Music by Bradley David Parsons

Sam gets two relationship questions this week that leave her chasing Aragorn for answers, plus a missive on grief that hits close to home. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

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. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

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. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

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! Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

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. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

Professional jealousy, streaming services, spiders and significant others round out Sam Wise this week. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons

Sam talks about coming home, siblings, and why we shouldn’t be so tricksy, even if it is April. Please rate and review us on iTunes! To have your question answered, email sam.wise.ath@gmail.com or call and leave a voicemail at (608)561-2755. Instagrams to follow: Samantha: @samijane613 Laddi: @saint_laddi After the Hype: @athpodcast Music by Bradley David Parsons