This week on Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip return tothe chaotic arena of the PicklefootShowdown! The rules are simple, the pressure is high, and the stakes? Pure bragging rights. One Sage reads a story, the other has just seconds to declare who the real Picklefoot is, explain their logic, and guess how Reddit ruled. From messy family drama to workplace meltdowns, awkward relationship moments, and decisions that seemed smart at the time, the Sages put their instincts—and each other—to the test. Expect rapid-fire judgments, confident guesses, hilarious misses, and the occasional shockingly accurate call. Who will dominate this round? Who will crumble? And who will the internet crown right or wrong? Tune in and find out in this fast-paced, laugh-packed battle of Reddit intuition!

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00:00 - Start

01:31 - Intro

12:20 - Story 2

20:29 - Story 3

27:54 - Story 4

36:09 - Story 5

43:47 - Story 6

50:38 - Ending

This week on Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip take centerstage as they dive into the wonderfully dramatic world of musical theater culture—where the real conflict isn’t on the stage, but in the audience. From dealing with unexpected sing-along superfans to navigating the social pressureof attending shows you’re just not feeling, the Sages explore the unspoken rules, the passionate fandoms, and the awkward moments that make the theater experience unforgettable. With their signature blend of humor and thoughtful insight, they break down why musicals bring out such big emotions—and even bigger dilemmas. Take your seats; the overture is starting.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:09:13 - A Sheltered Musical Experience

00:18:29 - AITPF for getting mad at the audiencesinging along in a movie theater?

00:36:40 - AITPF for not going to a musical/theatricalshow I didn't want to?

01:06:43 - Ending

Things get festive this week on Sheltered Sages as Andrew and Philip dig into holiday-themed Reddit drama. From clashing Thanksgiving traditions to accidental shade at the dinner table, the Sages explore stories that prove nothing stirs up tension quite like family, food, and expectations. Whether it’s breaking long-held customs or laughing at the wrong moment, these tales reveal just how chaotic the holidays can get. Grab a plate, settle in, and get ready for a Thanksgiving special stuffed with drama, laughs, and classic picklefoot energy.

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00:00 - Start

01:42 - AITPF for not following traditions in Thanksgiving?

12:33 - Andrew’s Story

20:54 - AITA for laughing after my sister implied my brother’s girlfriend’s dish wasn’t good?

48:51 - Ending

This week, the Sages put their intuition to the ultimate Reddit test.

For each story we:

✅ Read the title

✅ Check if Reddit crowned them the picklefoot 👣🥒

✅ Wildly speculate what unhinged scenario this could be

✅ Finally read it

✅ See if we were psychic or just delusional

Featuring tales of:

🎁 A questionable “meet-the-family” gift

🧼 A lizard-spray floor-mopping incident (?!?)

🎤 Taylor Swift “constructive criticism” gone… poorly

⏰ A boyfriend who woke the wrong person at the wrong time

Come find out if our guesses were genius…

…or if Reddit once again proves reality is stranger than imagination.

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00:00 - Start

04:40 - AITPF for the gift I brought with me to meet my boyfriend's family?

15:34 - AITPF for telling my sister to mop the floor again after she used a lizard spray?

25:22 - AITPF for showing my girlfriend some criticism of Taylor Swift's latest album after she asked for it?

39:32 - AITPF for yelling at my boyfriend because he woke me up?

48:16 - Ending

It's lunchtime at Sheltered Sages, and we’re unpacking more than just brown-bag drama.

From “boring” bento backlash to friendship-table politics and even fighting for the right to get lunch at school, Andrew and Philip dive fork-first into the cafeteria chaos.

Are packed lunches a parenting crime?

Is sitting alone a betrayal?

And is wanting school pizza really THAT unreasonable?

Pull up a tray — this week, the Sages are serving piping-hot takes, lukewarm cafeteria nostalgia, and a side of tater tots.

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00:00 - Start

01:02 - Intro

03:55 - AITPF for giving our kid "boring" lunches for school?

15:05 - AITPF for not sitting at lunch with my friend

30:03 - AITPF for wanting lunch at school

42:44 - Ending

It’s Halloween on Sheltered Sages, and things are getting downright chilling! In this special Geek Dive, Andrew and Phillip swap Reddit threads for original tales of mystery, mischief, and maybe a little madness. These aren’t your average internet creep stories—they’re ours. So grab a blanket, dim the lights, and settle in as the Sages share stories that are eerie, clever, and so sheltered it's scary.

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00:00 - Start

03:55 - Snitches

16:02 - Talking about Snitches

24:08 - The Family Monster

46:45 - Story 2 Interview

57:36 - Ending

It’s Halloween on Sheltered Sages, and things are getting downright chilling! This time, Andrew and Philip aren’t just reading scary stories—they’ve written their own. From eerie encounters to mind-bending mysteries, the Sages bring their storytelling skills (and maybe a few nightmares) to life in this special Geek Dive episode. Grab your flashlight, lock your doors, and join the Sages for original tales that are creepy, clever, and just the right amount of cursed.

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00:00 - Start

03:55 - Snitches

16:02 - Talking about Snitches

24:08 - The Family Monster

46:45 - Story 2 Interview

57:36 - Ending

'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Eyes In The Void' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Computations in a Snowstorm' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Fading' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Castles in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

This week on Sheltered Sages, the tables have turned—Andrew and Philip’s wives are in charge, and they’ve handpicked the stories! First up, a spouse battles a late-night garlic obsession that’s stinking up both the house and the marriage. Then, we head to a wedding where guests are forced to join the show—literally—in a full-on puppet-themed ceremony. And finally, a bride uninvites her sister-in-law after a major pregnancy leak—was it justified or just drama? Tune in for marital mayhem, puppet problems, and the chaos that happens when the Sages let their better halves steer the ship!

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00:00 - Start

04:09 - AITPF for crusading against my husband's garlic obsession ruining our home and my sleep?

17:41 - AITPF for making our guests participate in our puppet themed wedding?

35:14 - AITPF for uninviting my sister-in-law from my wedding after she leaked my pregnancy?

46:49 - Ending

In this worst of the worst special, Andrew and Philip crack open a pair of truly rotten Reddit stories. First, a boyfriend wakes his partner up at 2am demanding dinner—but instead of a midnight snack, he gets shown the door. Then, a father loses it and screams at his daughter just for singing—can anything justify that kind of meltdown? It’s the “Deviled Eggs” of AITA: overcooked, hard to swallow, and guaranteed to leave a bad taste. Tune in as the Sages pick apart these messiest of messes with humor, honesty, and maybe a dash of hot sauce.

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00:00 - Start

03:29 - AITPF because my [31M] boyfriend woke me [34F] up at 2am to make him dinner; I made him leave instead

26:53 - AITPF because my [34M] husband screamed at our daughter just for singing Golden. How do I get him to realize it's not ok?

47:20 - Ending

Andrew and Philip are tuning up for a special Music Geek Dive! First, a passionate musician refuses to give up their beloved music room—reasonable dedication or misplaced priorities? Then, a romantic twist: someone treasures a guitar string more than their engagement ring—is it a heartfelt symbol or a major relationship red flag? Strike a chord with the Sheltered Sages as they riff on love, loyalty, and life in perfect (or not-so-perfect) harmony.

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00:00 - Start

05:23 - AITPF for not moving my music room

26:24 - AITPF for wearing the guitar string more than the actual engagement ring?

38:47 - AITPF for being frustrated when my cousin borrows my guitar without my permission?

47:09 - Ending