Same Team Y'all!

The inspirational quotes for this episode are from Mother Teresa.

Tess’s loves for this episode are the graphic novels “Squarriors” by Ash Maczko and “Lifetime Passes” by Terry Blas, the book “Chasing American Monsters” by Jason Offutt, and the movie “The Mothman Legacy.”

Leif’s loves for this episode are the video game “No Man’s Sky” and the TV show “The Sandman.”

For this episode’s cake challenge we discuss the TV show “Love, Death, and Robots.” In the next episode we will discuss the movie “Tron: Legacy.”

This episode’s life lesson: If you’re feeling low, it might help to remember someone else has felt similar or worse than you. This doesn’t discount your feelings, but hopefully helps put stuff in perspective.

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The inspirational quote for this episode is the poem “Two-Headed Calf” by Laura Gilpin.

Leif’s loves for this episode are Sonic the Hedgehog mobile games, and a conversation about Sonic he recently had with a tween.

Tess’s loves for this episode are “Awkward” Ashleigh Burton’s reaction channel on YouTube, and spending her birthday in a tattoo shop.

For this episode’s cake challenge we discuss the video game “Sayonara Wild Hearts.” In the next episode we will discuss the TV show “Love, Death, and Robots.”

This episode’s life lesson: Leif reminds us it’s OK, to protect yourself in some situations, to leave a “mask” on, and close yourself off to untrustworthy people.

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Oh happy day! It’s a new episode of the “Same Team Y’all” podcast!

The inspirational quote for this episode is from absolute legend, Sonic the Hedgehog.

Tess’s loves for this episode are watching her nephews participate in youth sports, and the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Ms. Marvel” shows streaming via Disney+.

Leif’s loves for this episode are playing the video game “Sonic Origins,” and an awkward moment he recently had in a public restroom.

For this episode’s cake challenge we discuss the “The Wall” by Pink Floyd. In the next episode we will discuss the video game “Sayonara Wild Hearts.”

This episode’s life lesson: Tess is learning to love the questions, and attempting to find comfort in the inevitable discomfort of our uncertain times.

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Did you think we went on hiatus again? We kind of did, but not on purpose! Anyway, we’re back with a shiny new episode for you buckaroos!

The inspirational quote for this episode is from the O.G. Emily Dickinson.

Leif’s loves for this episode are the lore and music of “Sonic the Hedgehog.”

Tess’s loves for this episode are ringing in a new season with the animals on her balcony, and watching “The Musketeers” with her friend (and co-proprietor of Melting Prose) Judie.

For this episode’s cake challenge we discuss the video game “Frog Fractions.” In the next episode we will discuss “The Wall” by Pink Floyd.

This episode’s life lesson: Leif has found a way to measure heroism, and learned that not everything needs to be a joke.

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Leif and Tess are BACK from their most epic hiatus yet (check out their spin-off “Twin Peaks” podcast Same Peaks Y’all which just wrapped up!)

The inspirational quote for this episode is from Leif’s daughter Freya, who reminds us it’s nobody’s job to judge people for being different.

Tess’s loves for this episode are the books “A Psalm for the Wild-Built” by Becky Chambers and “All Systems Red” by Martha Wells, and the TV shows “Our Flag Means Death” and “The Great Pottery Throw Down” both streaming via HBO Max.

Leif’s loves for this episode are the Netflix show “Battle Kitty,” and the book “My Struggle” by Karl Ove Knausgård.

For the next episode’s cake challenge we will discuss the video game “Frog Fractions.” Watch the play-through here – https://youtu.be/moBH6Gl6O3o

This episode’s life lesson: Tess is trying to strengthen her self-confidence, and weaken her anxiety, by participating in a #YearOfSmugness. Coincidentally, Leif is looking to help during his #YearOfTheHero. Will you choose to join one of both of them?

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Tess and Eric are going on hiatus for a few months to focus on their spin off podcast “Same Peaks Y’all” (in which they discuss episodes of the classic television show “Twin Peaks”) but here’s one more episode of stuff, cake, and life lessons before they return to their fave northwestern murder town.

The inspirational quote for this episode is from “Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome” by Brad Montague and Robby Novak.

Eric’s loves for this episode are the calluses on his hands from rock climbing, and running shirtless plus a poem he wrote about it.

Tess’s loves for this episode are the “Taste Buds” podcast, and taking care of the birds and flowers on her balcony with nice new flooring.

For this episode’s cake challenge we discuss the album “Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd.

This episode’s life lesson: Think about the burdens you carry. How many of those are based on other people’s opinions? Relieve yourself of other people’s burdens. You have enough to carry.

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Eric and Tess: best friends, librarians, lovers of stuff, learners of lessons, back again with another episode that is jam-packed with philosophical musings.

The inspirational quote for this episode is from Toni Morrison (maybe you’ve heard of her).

Tess’s loves for this episode are the Fredericksburg Tacos & Beer Festival, and the podcast “May I Elaborate? Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove.”

Eric’s loves for this episode are repeats: rock climbing at Sportrock, and joining “The 5AM Club.”

For this episode’s cake challenge we discuss the song “Einaudi: Kyril” by Whitetree on the album “Cloudland.” In the next episode we will discuss the music of Pink Floyd.

This episode’s life lesson: We’re not here to tell you what to do. BUT if you want a dog to swallow a pill, you gotta cover it in peanut butter, and if you want someone to open their mind to a new or different idea, you gotta appeal to their values.

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Tess and Eric. You can’t stop them. They will help usher in the next era of good feelings, whether you like it or not!

The inspirational quote for this episode is from Shakespeare (maybe you’ve heard of him).

Eric’s loves for this episode are joining “The 5AM Club” and watching “The Wizard of Oz” with his daughter.

Tess’s loves for this episode are her new glasses, and the TV show “Ted Lasso.”

For this week’s cake challenge we discuss the movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” In the next episode we will discuss the song “Einaudi: Kyril” by Whitetree on the album “Cloudland.”

This episode’s life lesson: Looking down on folks for being judgmental is in itself a form of judgment. Check your so-called enlightenment at the door. We’ve still got work to do.

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Eric and Tess are back again for another special episode of the “Same Team Y’all” podcast!

The inspirational quote for this episode is from a video by the Pursuit of Wonder YouTube channel.

Tess’s loves for this episode are the “Bridgerton” book series by Julia Quinn, and her new pair of high-waisted “mom” jeans.

Eric’s loves for this episode are the commentary and critique of “Death Stranding” from Whitelight, and his new rock climbing gym membership.

For this week’s cake challenge we discuss the movie “The Tree of Life.” In the next episode we will discuss the movie “The Peanut Butter Falcon.”

This episode’s life lesson is two-fold and inspired by “The Tree of Life.”

– We say “be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle,” but anyone you meet could also be having a full blown crisis, so be kind, but also actively seek out people who may need help on one of the worst days of their life.

– Before you make a life decision on the basis of what “society” has deemed appropriate, ask yourself: Who made these rules? Who do they serve? Are they justifiable? Have they ever been justifiable?

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Tess and Eric have a lot to say about a lot of things. Strap in as we enter the Jeff Goldblum zone.

The inspirational quote for this episode is from a video of the CEO of WD-40 talking about accountability.

Eric’s loves for this episode are rock climbing, and the poetry of Wendell Berry (plus his own poetry, and poetry just in general).

Tess’s loves for this episode are the television shows “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “Frasier” (particularly how they normalize/promote talk therapy).

For this week’s cake challenge we discuss the movie “Hearts Beat Loud.” In the next episode we will discuss the movie “The Tree of Life.”

This episode’s life lesson: Challenge yourself to observe people and events in your life the way you would art in a museum. Some reverent distance may allow you to think and react with more clarity.

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