So Listen: A Positing of Hideas

About So Listen: A Positing of Hideas

Join Kief Ericson and Sage Haze as they spark up and journey through a haze of topics, from the depths of existential dread to wild musings on time travel, with a sprinkle of Dungeons & Dragons lore. Pull up a chair, light up a bowl, and unwind as we dig into the "hideas" that make you think, laugh, and see things in a whole new light.

Publisher

Kief Ericson and Sage Haze

Category

comedy · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2024

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   The Meaning of Life

   What is the meaning of life? Humans have been asking that question for thousands of years, so naturally Kief and Sage decided to tackle it in about 45 minutes... while high. In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, the conversation drifts through ancient philosophy, absurdism, happiness, purpose, and the idea that meaning might not be something you discover — but something you build.

2. 

   23 Feb 2026

   The Problems of Democracy

   In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage light up and take a clear-eyed look at the cracks in modern democracy. From polarization and misinformation to structural gridlock and the weird incentives baked into the system, they ask whether the problems we’re experiencing are bugs… or features. Along the way, they unpack reform ideas, wrestle with cynicism vs. hope, and explore what it actually means to participate in a system that feels both fragile and stubbornly resilient. It’s not a doom spiral — it’s a thoughtful, slightly smoky examination of how democracy strains, adapts, and maybe even survives.

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Loose Grip, Windows Down, Destination Optional

   In this laid-back episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage explore the magic of the flow state — that sweet spot where effort fades and everything just clicks. We talk about why gripping tighter can hold you back, how surrender can unlock creativity, and what happens when you let momentum carry you. Windows down. Aux plugged in. Destination optional.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,779

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

0

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