In this special return to the Unfinished Archives, Andrew and Philip dust off a couple of Reddit gems that never made it to air the first time around. First, a teacher learns the hard way that not all school spirit events are worth the sprint in a chaotic relay race gone wrong. Then, things get awkward when a pregnant friend’s baby name choice sparks some brutally honest feedback—is it helpful honesty or just unnecessary shade? Tune in for laughs, lessons, and the second chapter of the Sages’ “lost files.”

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00:00 - Start

03:08 - TIMU by running the teacher relay race

21:09 - AITPF for telling my pregnant friend that her kid was going to get bullied for the name she plans on using?

35:24 - Ending

This week, Andrew and Philip swap out chalkboards for Reddit boards as they dive into the world of public school drama. From classroom chaos to cafeteria controversies, the Sages weigh in on what makes the school system tick—and where it totally flunks. Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a homeschooler’s take on the wild world of homeroom!

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00:00 - Start

04:32 - Story 1

23:30 - Story 2

49:19 - Ending

For a very special episode of Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip bring it all back to where it started—home. That’s right, the Sages are interviewing their parents! From homeschooling highs and lows to the funniest childhood stories they probably didn’t want shared on air, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughter, and a whole lot of honesty. Tune in to hear the voices behind the upbringing, and maybe get a few secrets about Andrew and Philip you’ve never heard before.

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With the wait for Semester 2 dragging on, Andrew and Philip do what any respectable former homeschoolers would—start a D&D game. The twist? Their Dungeon Master… is a cat. In this chaotic off-season promo, dice are rolled, snacks are stolen, and the cat refuses to stick to the plot. Will they defeat the evil Bandit King? Will the cat ever stop sitting on the character sheets? Probably not. But hey—it’s still better than just waiting. Semester 2 is coming soon!

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Semester 1 Finale of Sheltered Sages! Andrew and Philip are back to close out Season 1 with more homeschool heat—and this time, it’s all about family boundaries and educational choices. First, one Redditor refuses to share their hard-earned homeschool materials with their sister-in-law—is that selfish or totally fair? Then, we dive into a parenting dilemma: one kid goes to private school, the other stays homeschooled—is that playing favorites or just meeting individual needs? It’s the season send-off you didn’t know you needed—full of heartfelt stories, controversial takes, and the classic Sage blend of humor and honesty. See you next semester!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:31 - AITPF for refusing to let my SIL use our "homeschool" materials?

00:32:13 - AITPF for sending my son to private school and homeschooling my daughter?

01:01:39 - Ending

'Vanguard’ by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

It’s the Semester 1 Finale of Sheltered Sages, and we’re closing out our first season with a topic near and dear to our hearts: homeschooling—but this time, we’re not the ones under fire. In Part 1 of this special two-part finale, Andrew and Philip weigh in on Reddit’s spiciest schooling debates. First up, a sibling throws shade at their sister’s homeschooling plans—is it concern or just condescension? Then, a parent enforces a homeschool “dress code”—reasonable structure or ridiculous overreach? Get ready for personal stories, passionate opinions, and a whole lot of homeschool drama to wrap up our first season in style!

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00:00 - Start

07:48 - AITPF for telling my sister she should not homeschool her children?

40:47 - AITPF for giving my kids a "dress code" for homeschool?

58:04 - Ending

As the grand opening of Epic Universe draws near, Andrew and Philip are strapping in for a rollercoaster of Reddit drama—all set in the magical (and mildly chaotic) world of theme parks! First, a parent wants to hit the rides without their five-year-old—is that selfish or self-care? Then, someone refuses to leave a park early, even when the fun starts fizzling—is it fair to stick to the plan? And finally, a Disney-goer creates a full rulebook for the trip—is that responsible or just controlling? Tune in for laugh-out-loud takes, theme park therapy, and some very strong opinions on Mickey Mouse logistics!
 

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00:00 - Start

07:12 - AITPF for wanting to go to the amusement park without my five-year-old?

23:09 - AITPF for not leaving a theme park early?

36:55 - AITPF for making a set list of rules for a Disney trip?

55:04 - Ending

In this pet-packed episode of Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip dig into Reddit’s messiest animal dilemmas. First up: a girlfriend’s cat slips outside—was it an accident or an unforgivable betrayal? Then, a pregnant friend wants the pets gone—is it selfish to say no, or is the host just protecting their fur family? And finally, one housemate assumes the others will care for their dog while they’re on vacation… but didn’t exactly ask. Tune in for paws, claws, and plenty of hot takes on pet-parent etiquette!
 

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00:00 - Start

08:14 - AITPF for letting my girlfriend's cat outside?

21:26 - AITPF for not getting rid of my pets so my pregnant friend could stay with me?

33:12 - AITPF for thinking my housemates would look after my dog when I went on holiday?

47:42 - Ending

This week on Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip are slicing into some seriously frosted drama—starting with a story about someone who walks out of a gathering and takes the cake with them. Petty or perfectly understandable? Then it's game night chaos when a store owner refuses to ban kids from board games—should fun come with an age limit? Finally, one listener’s mother-in-law just moved herself in—and now the host is ready to evict her stuff. Tune in for debates on boundaries, cake ethics, and the ultimate in-law overstep!

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00:00 - Start

02:40 - AITPF for leaving a family gathering and taking the cake with me after getting my feelings hurt?

18:52 - AITPF for not making board game nights in my store child-free?

30:34 - WIBTPF if I throw all my mother-in-law's things out of my house after she moved herself in?

This week on Sheltered Sages, it’s game time! Andrew and Philip level up the podcast with a new segment: the Picklefoot Challenge. One host reads a Reddit story, and the other has only moments to decide:

• Are they the Picklefoot (you know… the one in the wrong)?
• Why?
• And what did Reddit rule?

From sick moms and stolen leftovers to reality TV rejection and birthday trip takeovers, this episode is packed with snap judgments, bold guesses, and plenty of laughs. Who will reign supreme in Reddit rulings? Who will be crowned the Ultimate Picklefoot Predictor? Tune in for hot takes, wild pranks, and some surprisingly heartfelt moments in the chaos!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:56 - Game Rules

00:04:35 - AITPF my husband won’t let me go see my sick mom for a few days alone.

00:11:24 - AITPF for not letting my coworker interrupt me anymore?

00:17:39 - AITPF for refusing to pay in full for a meal someone else took home

00:23:35 - AITPF if I [26M] drink on dates but not with my friends

00:29:23 - AITPF for telling my producer/boss the way he’s filming a commercial/Indy film I’m working on is not going to appeal to young people?

00:34:20 - AITPF for copying my friend's business?

00:40:03 - AITPF defending my husband after a prank went horribly wrong

00:45:06 - AITPF for forcing my way onto my sister's birthday trip?

00:49:21 - AITPF for asking my partner to stop playing video games

00:54:20 - AITPF for going to a concert with my friends instead of my gf

00:58:56 - AITPF for refusing to read my wife's application to a reality TV show about our cluttered home?

01:02:43 - AITPF for not giving my friend his TV back

01:06:59 - Ending