Why Knowledge is a Literal Divine Download (and what to do with it)

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BE WARNED! This podcast will contain spoilers for Wednesday Season 2, episodes 1-4. Join host Caitlin Reilly each week as she takes you deep into the twisted world of Wednesday with an amazing group of guests! And producer Thing will be helping out to make sure everything goes to plan - well, mostly, anyway... In this episode: Jenna Ortega peels back the layers on the new tension between Wednesday and Enid. And that terrifying vision! Plus… Series showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar reveal why they made Morticia Addams such a central character in this season, and what it means for Wednesday. Whether you’re a normie or an outcast, the Wednesday Season 2 Official Woecast will be the place for all things Nevermore! For more juicy details about Wednesday Season 2, head over to Tudum.com to get all of the latest updates. 1:15 Preparing for Season 2 3:25 Evolving Wednesday’s look for Season 2 4:12 Addams clan expands for Season 2 6:12 Joanna Lumley joining the cast 7:38 Wednesday and Enid's Friendship 9:00 Wednesday’s Vision 10:50 Jenna is a Producer 13:45 Al and Miles introduction 14:03 Wednesday takes down a Serial Killer 15:05 Intergenerational Relationships & the Addams Women 17:48 Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia in Season 2 20:48 Wednesday and Enid’s relationship 24:04 Steve Buscemi joining the cast 26:19 Wednesday’s popular! 27:45 Boy with the Clockwork Heart stop motion sequence…

2 years ago 53:37

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Personal growth leads to growth everywhere else. In this episode, Sam downloads massive learnings from her first ever business conference and Elliot shares the easiest way to make friends in a foreign environment. Listen to this episode when you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. Remember, there are no rules and there is no way.

Our favorite quote from the episode comes from Glennon Doyle: “Your job is to disappoint as many people as it takes to avoid disappointing yourself.”

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Personal growth leads to growth everywhere else (00:01:16)

3. If we don’t address our fears, we’ll transfer them (00:06:16)

4. The practice of holding boundaries (00:11:47)

5. Inspiration from Glennon Doyle (00:14:03)

6. Challenges are necessary (00:18:52)

7. There are no rules (00:21:26)

8. Krabby patty interlude (00:26:59)

9. Successful people fail faster than you (00:27:59)

10. Manifesting for other people (00:35:46)

11. Realizing my own gifts (00:40:27)

12. Cultivating my feminine side (00:45:40)

48 episodes

Why Knowledge is a Literal Divine Download (and what to do with it)

Something More Human

published 2 years ago

MP3•Episode home

Our favorite quote from the episode comes from Glennon Doyle: “Your job is to disappoint as many people as it takes to avoid disappointing yourself.”

Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot

Visit our website and stay in touch with us on Instagram @somethingmorehuman and TikTok @somethingmorehuman.

Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Personal growth leads to growth everywhere else (00:01:16)

3. If we don’t address our fears, we’ll transfer them (00:06:16)

4. The practice of holding boundaries (00:11:47)

5. Inspiration from Glennon Doyle (00:14:03)

6. Challenges are necessary (00:18:52)

7. There are no rules (00:21:26)

8. Krabby patty interlude (00:26:59)

9. Successful people fail faster than you (00:27:59)

10. Manifesting for other people (00:35:46)

11. Realizing my own gifts (00:40:27)

12. Cultivating my feminine side (00:45:40)

48 episodes

#Society #Relationship #Sam & Elliot #Human Connection #Marriage #Dating #Friendship #Self-Improvement #Podcasting Education #Personal Development

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The Lost Art of Curiosity 51:52

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What If You Don’t Want to Go? 31:38

17 days ago31:38

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You committed to an event and when the day comes... you really don't want to go. Why do we say no to connection, even when we want it most? From attending the Mile Long Table in Denver to peer pressuring our future selves, we're getting real about the emotional resistance to social events and why (and how) to go anyway. Whether you're unsure what to do in a room full of strangers or need to hear that awkward silences can actually be a good thing, this conversation is for you. Want to be a better conversationalist? Listen to our episode The Power of a Question Check out Daedalus Howell, the radio host who interviewed Sam. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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Spend Your Time Like Your Life Depends On It 36:55

5 weeks ago36:55

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The thing that weighs heaviest the older we get? Regret . What does accepting the finitude of our own lives have to teach us about our values? Whether it's "rejection therapy" or building the muscle of saying "no," we're unpacking the art of doing nothing and the trap of convenience in favor of reclaiming our presence (especially in our ever busier world). Books and videos mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to our friend Jose's channel, all about dumbphones Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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Are We CHOOSING Loneliness? 39:58

7 weeks ago39:58

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We've been named the "Anti-Social Century," but are we truly opting out of in-person connection or have we been conditioned to retreat into isolation with our phones as companions? We're diving into how our culture may be the culprit, how we're unconsciously rewriting our sense of loneliness, and two questions that could radically reshape how you connect. Articles and videos mentioned in this episode: Becoming The Social Century, Something More Human The great friendship collapse: Inside The Anti-Social Century, Big Think The Anti-Social Century, The Atlantic Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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$50 Amazon Gift Card VS 50 Minutes of Therapy 24:27

9 weeks ago24:27

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What did the ten friends we ask choose? Does spending money on others make you happier? Is $50 enough to get you out of a rut? What does budgeting reveal about our values? And what would happen if the government gave everyone $50 to spend on someone else every month? (Seriously, we did the math.) Sam & Elliot answer all of it and more. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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PowerPoint Parties Will Save the World 35:56

11 weeks ago35:56

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It's creative. It's weird. It's way more meaningful than you'd expect. And it might just change how you gather. Born out of a tight budget and a desire to go deeper with the people in our life, we're uncovering how structure actually empowers people to open up, why public speaking isn’t just for big stages, and how to host your own with themes, time limits, and creative twists. Whether you're looking for affordable hangout ideas, tips on meaningful connection, or creative ways to deepen your friendships, this episode is your invitation to grab some friends and host your own PowerPoint party. Leave us a voicemail here and tell us how it went! Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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How I Stretched Time and How You Can Too 27:28

13 weeks ago27:28

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If a year can feel like just a moment, what does that say about 270 days, or our lives for that matter? By the time Elliot is 60 he calculates he'll only have had 270 days with the people he loves the very most. How can he make those 270 days feel like a lifetime? Elliot thinks he has the answer. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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The Most Underrated Emotion In History 24:25

17 weeks ago24:25

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Sam wakes up in a dream—and inside that dream, a quiet, powerful desire surfaces. What unfolds is a search for something deeper than happiness. Together, Sam and Elliot explore our relationship to fulfillment, the difference between chasing and building, and what it really takes to feel at home in your own life. From fuzzy dream guides to mind movies and mac n cheese, this episode asks: What’s the one feeling you might be overlooking… and why does it matter so much? Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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Digital Dementia 46:43

19 weeks ago46:43

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Did you know Gen Zers will spend 19.2 years of their life on their phone? We might just be losing our minds to our screens, but there's something we can do about it. Digital Dementia is a real term coined in 2012 by neuroscientist Dr. Manfred Spitzer, which refers to cognitive decline caused by excessive screen use, often mimicking symptoms of early dementia like forgetfulness, mental fatigue, and attention issues. Doesn't seem possible that it could be happening to people in their 20's and 30's but it can, and it is. Elliot admits he's addicted to his phone and shares a recent story about a lapse in memory that made him realize just how serious the problem really is. Sam and Elliot share their theory on connection being the antidote, and how spaces like The Company in Denver that are organically creating the kind of environment that can get us off our screens, help us to recover cognitively, and return to real life. Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society and gain access to exclusive episodes and more intimate ways of connecting. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok Articles we discussed in this episode: Understanding Digital Dementia and Cognitive Impact in the Current Era of the Internet…

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No More Lonely Friends 1:15:54

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How to Talk to Strangers (and make friends) 29:36

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Becoming the Social Century 41:48

25 weeks ago41:48

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Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society . Exclusive episodes + ad free listening, and more intimate ways of connecting. We live in the Anti-Social Century—a world designed for isolation, where community has been replaced by convenience, and loneliness is at an all-time high. But if one cultural shift got us here, another can bring us out. In this episode, Elliot and Sam dive into: The hidden forces that made isolation our default Why we underestimate the power of human connection What would a perfect government do to rebuild community? The small, radical ways you can push back We’re not just talking about a better world—we’re building it. Join us. Read the article we discuss in The Atlantic by Derek Thompson Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok We need your help! Please take a moment to fill out this survey. Your feedback enables us to continue to make the show better. We appreciate you!…

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Solving Loneliness if Just for One Night 30:45

27 weeks ago30:45

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Support the show by becoming a member of the Something More Society . Exclusive episodes + ad free listening, and more intimate ways of connecting. On January 30, in Denver, Colorado, we brought together 52 strangers, gave them each an equal voice and role to play, created structured rules and an atmosphere of deep engagement and we witnessed firsthand how intentional gatherings can spark meaningful connection, purpose, and belonging. We collected answers from attendees to take the segment "humanity is in the comment section" to the next level, sharing real responses from real people in the room on topics like loneliness, purpose, inspiration, and one rule or law for a better society. Learn more about The Denver Press Club . Visit Somebody People in Denver. They made the dinner at our event in Denver possible, and might just be the best vegetarian restaurant in all of Colorado. Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Leave us a voicemail here! Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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Can Boundaries Exist When AI Can Read Your Mind? 28:10

29 weeks ago28:10

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A device that can read your mind… and it’s available for pre order?! Sam and Elliot talk about its potential positive applications; the return of the Humanity Is In the Comment Section segment & more. Support the show on Patreon and become a Something More Society member! We have a live event coming up very soon! Our first live podcast & gameshow is taking place at the Denver Press Club on January 30, at 6p. It’s nearly sold out so don’t wait to grab your tickets if you live in Denver and want to experience something truly unique and exciting! Tix: somethingmorehuman.co/nighttimesecretsociety Stay Connected with Sam & Elliot Dive deeper with The Something More Society ! Exclusive mini episodes + ad-free listening, and the opportunity to connect directly with us and fellow listeners. Leave us a voicemail! https://somethingmorehuman.co/mail Grab your "A Little More Humani-tea" & shop our other merch! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok…

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The Dopamine Menu 32:32

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