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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

It’s game on in this episode of Sheltered Sages! Andrew and Philip dive into digital drama, starting with a girlfriend who wants to ban her boyfriend from playing a specific video game—is it setting a boundary or just controlling behavior? Next, a boyfriend expects a brand-new PC—but is refusing to buy one selfish or simply sensible? And finally, a sibling showdown erupts over a video game—should older players have the final say, or is it time to share the controller? Grab your headphones and press play for laughs, hot takes, and some serious debates over screen time!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:07:43 - AITPF if I tell my bf he can't play a specific video game anymore?Episode Start

00:32:02 - AITPF for not buying a new pc for my bf?

00:46:24 - AITPF for not wanting my younger brother to play my game?

01:05:41 - Ending

Passions and priorities collide in this episode of Sheltered Sages! Andrew and Philip tackle the tricky world of hobbies and sports, starting with a guy who just wants his girlfriend to appreciate his interests—is he sharing his passion or forcing it? Then, a BJJ practitioner refuses to spar with a female opponent—respectful boundary or just sexist? And finally, a dad puts his foot down on high school sports, sparking a family feud—is he protecting his son’s future or just being controlling? Tune in for laughs, heated debates, and some real talk on when to push and when to let go!

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00:00 - Start

05:36 - AITPF for ‘forcing’ my girlfriend to appreciate my hobby?

18:21 - Black Belt Testing

19:24 - AITPF for refusing to spar with a female opponent in BJJ

38:01 - AITPF for not allowing my son to play sports after he reaches high school, and also telling my wife she is wrong?

56:27 - Ending

Vacation is supposed to be relaxing… supposed to be. In this episode of Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip break down Reddit’s biggest travel-related dilemmas. First, a best friend ruins a trip, and now there won’t be a next one—is that fair, or should second chances be given? Then, a family vacation gets canceled less than 24 hours in due to a misbehaving kid—smart parenting or an overreaction? And finally, one couple’s travel dreams hit a roadblock… because of their cat. Reasonable concern or just plain ridiculous? Pack your bags and tune in for laughs, debates, and a reality check on travel expectations!

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00:00 - Start

04:15 - AITPF  for refusing to travel with my bestfriend again after she messed up our last trip?

23:44 - AITPF for cancelling vacation less than 24 hours in due to my kid's behavior

42:28 - AITPF for not wanting to (22F) to travel for a year because we can’t bring our cat

54:48 - Ending

Not all jokes land—especially when family is involved! In this episode of Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip break down some of Reddit’s wildest prank-related drama. First, a sibling pulls a birthday prank at their dad’s request—are they off the hook, or should they have known better? Then, a husband’s prank backfires spectacularly when his wife leaves him at a clinic—did he have it coming, or was it an overreaction? And finally, one person decides they’ve had enough and cuts off their entire family over a prank—justified, or just petty? Tune in for laughs, life lessons, and a deep dive into when jokes stop being funny!

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00:00 - Start

02:34 - AITPF for pranking my sister on her birthday after my dad asked me to?

15:33 - AITPF For Yelling at my husband then leaving him at the clinic after his prank?

31:56 - AITPF  for cutting all contact with my family because of a prank?

51:42 - A Great Prank

57:15 - Episode End

Lights, camera, drama! In this episode of Sheltered Sages, Andrew and Philip break down some of Reddit’s biggest movie-related moral dilemmas. First, a filmmaker gets a harsh anonymous review from a friend—is honesty the best policy, or should loyalty come first? Then, one boyfriend gets creative by disguising a movie trilogy as a TV show—genius life hack or relationship red flag? And finally, a parent lets their 9-year-old watch Saw—is it a harmless rite of passage or a one-way ticket to nightmares? Grab some popcorn and tune in for laughs, debates, and a deep dive into cinematic chaos!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:06:49 - AITPF for anonymously posting a negative review of my friend's film, and never owning up to it?

00:34:45 - AITPF for pretending a movie trilogy is a TV Series to my girlfriend who hates movies?

00:52:31 - AITPF for letting my 9 year old daughter watch a Saw movie?

01:16:14 - Ending

Family drama takes center stage as Andrew and Philip tackle some of Reddit’s most heated parent-child conflicts. First, a fed-up adult asks their mom to leave after she keeps wasting food—is it a fair boundary or just ungrateful? Then, nostalgia takes a hit when someone refuses to wait for their mom to show home videos—should patience be a given, or is it okay to move on? And finally, a long-lost bio-father wants to be called “Dad,” but his child isn’t having it—are they right to set the record straight? Tune in for laughs, life lessons, and some brutally honest family debates!

Some resources for people in tough situations: https://www.thehotline.org

My daughter is blind, but I want to get her into DnD

https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/12pvmrp/my_daughter_is_blind_but_i_want_to_get_her_into/

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:53 - AITPF for asking my mother to leave because she won't stop wasting my food?

00:22:42 - Happy Cats

00:23:04 - AITPF for not waiting for mom to show some home videos

00:39:53 - AITPF for telling my bio-father that he doesn’t deserve to be called “dad”?

00:52:48 - My daughter is blind, but I want to get her into DnD

01:01:03 - Ending