Same Table: Pull Up A Chair

About Same Table: Pull Up A Chair

Same Table: Pull Up A Chair is hosted by father-daughter duo Emma & James Hobbs. Every week, they sit down to talk through their differences, their similarities, and everything in between — from politics and technology to parenting and pop culture — all in an attempt to fix themselves, each other, and maybe the country while they're at it.

Publisher

Emma and James Hobbs

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Why Your VA Claim Was Denied (And How To Fix It)

   Once again, we a re joined by Dr. Mike Roberts who talks about how his website, VA Claim Commander, has already helped veterans.Check out VA Claim Commander for yourself: https://www.vaclaimcommander.com/educational only, not legal advice, not affiliated with VA. ✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website or Email✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/contactsametable.contact@gmail.com✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/✨Our Spotify & More✨Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033KTsiyeoGv68ppRGx0qs?si=7d10e721b9c24308Apple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-table-pull-up-a-chair/id6788415025Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b1b2f0f-4648-4d28-ba53-5b8eb32c8054/same-table-pull-up-a-chairAI is never used in the production of our videosMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C#vaclaimhelp #veteran #veterans #vaclaim #vaclaims #veteran #veteranstories

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Why Women Get Misdiagnosed More Than Men

   Today we are joined by Kristie Rocha, a brave woman who has been fighting against a myriad of diseases and health issues. We are so happy to be able to talk to her about being disabled and how she is treated as a woman by doctors. Tell us your experience with the healthcare system or what it's like being disabled in the comments below!Also Kristie is open to answering questions, so let us know if you have any.Ep 1 of Same Table: After Dark is out! https://youtu.be/B5OhCQSGel0?si=ydXKMyMJsOxi6rNd✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website or Email✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/contactsametable.contact@gmail.com✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/✨Our Spotify & More✨Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033KTsiyeoGv68ppRGx0qs?si=7d10e721b9c24308Apple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-table-pull-up-a-chair/id6788415025Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b1b2f0f-4648-4d28-ba53-5b8eb32c8054/same-table-pull-up-a-chairAI is never used in the production of our videosMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   How I Survived Severe Scoliosis

   Emma somehow survived severe scoliosis and underwent years of a back brace and eventually spinal fusion surgery. This video shows Emma's story of living with scoliosis. Tell us about your scoliosis or surgery in the comments! We want people to know that you're not alone.✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website or Email✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/contactsametable.contact@gmail.com✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/✨Our Spotify & More✨Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033KTsiyeoGv68ppRGx0qs?si=7d10e721b9c24308Apple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-table-pull-up-a-chair/id6788415025Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b1b2f0f-4648-4d28-ba53-5b8eb32c8054/same-table-pull-up-a-chairAI is never used in the production of our videosMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C

4. 

   15 Sept 2026

   The Institutions America Trusted With Its Kids

   TW: Sexual Assault/Abuse and Child Sexual Assault/Abuse. We feel the need to speak loudly about these topics. We will speak plainly. If this isn't for you, then we'll see you next week :)Today we cover a question we've had for awhile: Is your kid safer at a drag story-time or a church? Today we get into the numbers. They are horrifying. RESOURCES:National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): call 1-800-656-4673 (800-656-HOPE) or text HOPE to 64673 Live chat and more info at hotline.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline: call 1-800-799-7233 (800-799-SAFE) or text START to 88788 Chat at thehotline.orgStrongHearts (for Native American/Alaska Native survivors) at 1-844-762-8483Teen Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474VictimConnect Resource Center: call or text 1-855-484-2846chat at victimconnect.org988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988chat at 988lifeline.orgNCMEC CyberTipline: call 1-800-843-5678 report at report.cybertip.orgAlso, Connect with us. We will be more than happy to find you the right place to report, or to get help.✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website or Email✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/contactHobbsemma42@gmail.com✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/✨Our Spotify & More✨Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033KTsiyeoGv68ppRGx0qs?si=7d10e721b9c24308Apple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-table-pull-up-a-chair/id6788415025Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b1b2f0f-4648-4d28-ba53-5b8eb32c8054/same-table-pull-up-a-chairSOURCES:John Jay College Report (USCCB, 2004); Guidepost Solutions SBC investigation (2022); Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy filings (AP/NBC, 2020–21); Charol Shakeshaft, U.S. Dept. of Education (2004) and Jeglic et al. (2023); USA Gymnastics court records and IndyStar (2016); NCMEC CyberTipline data and Thorn (2024–25); U.S. DOJ / Bureau of Justice Statistics via RAINN; CDC; PolitiFact, Snopes, AFP Fact Check.AI is never used in the production of our videosMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C#church #boyscoutsofamerica #usagymnastics #assault #sad #child #viral #xyzbca #coverup

5. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Why Reaching Out For Help Matters

   TW: Suicide DONATE TO TRVOR PROJECT: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/campaign/838891/donate?c_src=UCGOF270935104&c_src2=dt-20260901-14-c-FY27-Sept-150k-4xMatch-webheaderfooter-donate-button&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_source=websitebutton5&utm_campaign=suicidepreventionmonth&_ga=2.128913100.1784009450.1789145706-1066724193.1789145705For Suicide Prevention Month, Emma talks about her past with suicide and why it's so important to ask for help and for the people around them to be supportive. This is a heavy topic, but we really wanted people to see that there is hope for you. And we want everyone to know that truly, you are not alone. We love you. We see you. The world sucks, but it sucks a little less with you in it. ❤️Please call/text 988 or go to https://988lifeline.orgAlso go to https://www.thetrevorproject.org/You can also reach out to us or comment. You are not just a number to us. We want to help in any way we can.✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website or Email✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/contactHobbsemma42@gmail.com✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/✨Our Spotify & More✨Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033KTsiyeoGv68ppRGx0qs?si=7d10e721b9c24308Apple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-table-pull-up-a-chair/id6788415025Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b1b2f0f-4648-4d28-ba53-5b8eb32c8054/same-table-pull-up-a-chairAI is never used in the production of our videosMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C#suicidepreventionmonth #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionawareness #viral #xyzbca #sametable #pullupachair

6. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Gen X Vs. Gen Z, Nostalgia Edition & Reddit Story!

   This episode is more relaxed and fun. James quizzes Emma about Gen X items that will be nostalgic to every Gen X out there.We also talk about a famous reddit story!I Fell In Love With My Neighbor: https://www.reddit.com/r/BestofRedditorUpdates/comments/1151m58/i_fell_in_love_with_my_married_neighbor_and_then/✨Timestamps✨ 0:00 Intro 0:18 Gen X Nostalgia Quiz 20:28 Reddit Story: I Fell In Love With My Neighbor ✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website or Email✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/contactHobbsemma42@gmail.com✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/✨Our Spotify & More✨Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033KTsiyeoGv68ppRGx0qs?si=7d10e721b9c24308Apple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-table-pull-up-a-chair/id6788415025Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b1b2f0f-4648-4d28-ba53-5b8eb32c8054/same-table-pull-up-a-chairAI is never used in the production of our videosMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C#genzvsgenx #genz #genx #vs #games #quiz #funny #reddit #redditstories #redditreadings #podcast #fatherdaughter

7. 

   1 Sept 2026

   A Gun At The Table (Seattle Center shooting, Mohs Surgery and addressing misogynist comments)

   TW: Shootings and suicideWelcome to episode 9, this one is a heavy one. Take a break if needed and join us on next week's for fun games if this isn't for you. We discuss what happened to James's nose, the Seattle Center shooting that was a little too close to home, and some not so nice misogynist comments.Come Pull Up A Chair with us!No games today, but next weeks episode will be only fun games and maybe a reddit story or two.✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/contact✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/✨Our Spotify & More✨Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/033KTsiyeoGv68ppRGx0qs?si=7d10e721b9c24308Apple Music:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/same-table-pull-up-a-chair/id6788415025Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8b1b2f0f-4648-4d28-ba53-5b8eb32c8054/same-table-pull-up-a-chairAI is never used in the production of our videosMusic licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C#podcast #fatherdaughter #sametable #abortionishealthcare #antigun #democrat #america #pullupachair

8. 

   25 Aug 2026

   A New Hobbes At The Table (older people in government, Thomas Hobbes, and a reddit story)

   It's Hobbs vs Hobbes. Who will win?In this episode, we discuss the aging population in the US government, how James is related to Thomas Hobbes, and a reddit story! According to ancestry, we are related to Thomas Hobbes, the author of Leviathan. James talks about his new book, and how it is the complete opposite of Leviathan. Did Thomas Hobbes come back to undo his own work? Find out!Subscribe for more!✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/🚫🤖 AI is never used in the making of our videos or thumbnails. Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C#thomashobbes #ancestry #family #podcast #funny #pullupachair #sametable #government

9. 

   18 Aug 2026

   A Veteran At The Table, W/ Dr. Mike Roberts

   TW: mentions of suicideWe have our first guest on the show! Dr. Mike Roberts is a veteran who has created an amazing site where veterans all over America can have documentation that makes claims stronger — nexus letters, personal statements, and buddy statements, structured the way raters evaluate evidence. (They are not a VSO, law firm, or VA-accredited representative. They do not file, submit, present, or prosecute claims.) VA Claim Commander is built for veterans by a veteran. We are so excited to work with Dr. Mike on this, go check it out!https://www.vaclaimcommander.com✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://www.patreon.com/c/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C#veteran #vaclaimhelp #vaclaims #vaclaimcommander #pullupachair #sametable #government #veteransupport

10. 

    11 Aug 2026

    A Bigger Table

    James and Emma get into the wars in Iran, Israel, Palestine, and Russia — and James's take is that none of it gets resolved with threats or half-measures, only real dialogue and someone willing to compromise. It turns into a broader conversation about what good leadership actually looks like. From there, James pitches another idea from his book: expanding the House of Representatives, using the smallest state's population as the benchmark for a fair district size. The system isn't broken beyond repair, just nobody's required to leave it as is. In the second half, two Reddit stories lighten things up. Turns out the theme holds up in both halves: things fall apart when people stop talking directly to each other, and they tend to work out when they don't. ✨Support us On Patreon✨ https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair ✨Contact Us On Our Website✨ https://www.sametablepodcast.com/ ✨Socials✨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_official SubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/ Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: BGT3QDWPMYBKMHRX, FPMEOKSGSQ16SZ8C

11. 

    4 Aug 2026

    Room At The Table

    TW: Death, substance abuse, mentions of suicide.If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for support.https://988lifeline.org/Protect yourself, and if this one's not for you, we'll see you next week. :)This episode, Emma and James are joined by Mitzi — Emma's mom, and Jo's sister — for the second half of the conversation. Mitzi talks about who Jo actually was, what her struggle with addiction looked like from inside the family, and what it's been like to lose a sister to something that maybe didn't have to happen.The first half is James and Emma talking through the bigger picture: why centralized power tends to fail communities that don't all look or live the same way, what pluralism actually means when you get past the buzzword, and how unequal representation shows up in real people's lives — including access to mental health and addiction treatment.It's personal, then it's structural, then it's personal again. That's kind of the point.✨Support us On Patreon✨https://patreon.com/SameTablePullUpAChair✨Contact Us On Our Website✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/✨Socials✨TikTok: / sametable_official Instagram: / sametable_official SubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: SZTQOMJBCXPCY6IL

12. 

    28 Jul 2026

    Price Check At The Table

    This week James pitches a few amendments straight out of his book — actual changes he thinks the country needs, not just talking points. Then it gets a little ridiculous: a price-guessing game where James tries to guess what things cost at Erewhon, and Emma tries to guess what things cost in the 70s. Neither of you is as good at this as you think you are.They close it out with a Reddit story that will truly make you angry. Lighter one this week. Still us, though. Pull up a chair.✨Contact Us On Our Website✨https://www.sametablepodcast.com/✨Socials✨TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sametable_officialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sametable_officialSubStack: https://thepluralists.substack.com/

13. 

    21 Jul 2026

    A New Floor for the Table

    James has a theory that most of what feels impossibly complicated about this country actually isn't — we've just built a system that's really good at making simple problems look complicated. Convenient, if you're the one benefiting from the confusion.This week he and Emma test that theory on Senate reform, decentralizing power, and letting communities make more of their own calls instead of waiting on Washington to get around to it. James lays out what he calls a "floor" — a baseline of rights and support no community should be allowed to fall through. Voting access, healthcare, education. Less "abstract policy talk," more "here's the actual thing that's broken and here's the wrench."Then they do the thing everyone says you're not supposed to do at Thanksgiving — abortion, gun rights, immigration — and try to talk about it like two people who occasionally disagree but still like each other. No neat resolution. Just an honest attempt at finding out where the common ground actually is.Bigger and more policy-heavy than usual. Still us, though. Pull up a chair.SourcesNBC: https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/hurricane-harvey/joel-osteen-defends-not-opening-megachurch-harvey-victims-n797036TIME: https://time.com/4922108/hurricane-harvey-mattress-mack-houston/Contact Us On Our Site: https://www.sametablepodcast.com/ Music:Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: SZTQOMJBCXPCY6IL

14. 

    14 Jul 2026

    An Empty Seat at the Table

    Emma and James talk about how the system failed Jo — Emma's aunt. James lays out how the structural changes in his book could've prevented a death like hers. Then Emma hits James with a few Reddit stories, because of course she does. TW: Death, substance abuse, mentions of suicide. Protect yourself, and if this one's not for you, we'll see you next week. :)

15. 

    7 Jul 2026

    Welcome To The Table

    Every family's got that one story — the childhood mishap, the weird tradition nobody outside the family understands. Turns out ours says a lot about how messed up this country actually is. In this first episode, Emma and her dad James start with a random conversation and somehow end up debating America's broken architecture, the widening divides, and whether we can ever actually fix any of it. It's funny. It's a little unhinged. And somewhere in there, it's actually about something. Pull up a chair.

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