Sheltered Sages

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

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