In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive deep into the tangled web of deception, self-doubt, and illusion known as impostor syndrome. But they don’t stop there—they unmask the entire Fraud Squad: from the high-achievers who feel like fakes, to the creatives who can't believe their own talent, to the systems that make people question their worth. Are we all just pretending to have it together? And what happens when we start to believe our own con? Light up and tune in as we expose the psychology behind the mask.

What is imagination—and why does it feel so real? In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive deep into the mind’s magic trick: from daydreams and thought experiments to the philosophy and neuroscience behind our wildest mental movies. They explore how imagination shapes empathy, fuels creativity, and maybe even builds reality itself. Plus: mushrooms that might be dreaming you. Spark up and tune in—this one’s all in your head.

In this midnight ramble, Kief and Sage close their eyes and open their minds to the weird, wobbly world of sleep. What is it? Why do we do it? Are dreams just brain static—or secret messages from the unconscious multiverse? From sleepwalking crimes to lucid dream rebellion, from capitalism’s war on rest to the cosmic twinship of sleep and death, the hosts drift through philosophy, biology, and pure stoner wonder. So grab a blanket, spark one up, and float with us through the shadow-self dimension. Just don’t try to read this in a dream—you won’t be able to.

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive deep into the mind-bending debate over free will. Do we actually make choices—or just think we do? From Laplace’s Demon and hard determinism to compatibilism and the illusion of choice, they explore whether our decisions are our own or the universe’s well-scripted improv. Sage fights for freedom, Kief leans toward fate, and somewhere in the middle lies the blurry truth. Spark up and ask yourself: did you choose to press play, or was it always going to happen this way?

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage dive into the murky waters of emotional manipulation. From gaslighting to guilt-tripping, they unpack how influence can twist into control. They explore the psychology behind manipulation, its presence in personal relationships and media, and how to spot it before it sinks its hooks. Expect deep dives, a few laughs, and maybe a moment of self-reflection. Just remember: if someone’s pulling your strings, it's okay to cut the cords.

Is beauty just for galleries and mountaintops—or is it hiding in your morning coffee and a well-worn hoodie? In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief and Sage take a long, hazy look at the philosophy of everyday aesthetics. From folding laundry to scrolling Instagram, they explore how moments of unnoticed beauty shape our lives, whether we realize it or not. Featuring philosophical detours through Kant, Dewey, and a plastic bag floating through the wind that almost made Kief cry.

Would living forever be a gift… or a curse? In this episode, Kief and Sage wade into the murky waters of immortality, exploring questions of justice, equity, and what it means to be human when death is off the table. From CRISPR and transhumanism to soul fatigue and societal imbalance, they unravel the philosophical and ethical implications of eternal life. So listen—because forever might be longer than you think.

In this episode of So Listen: A Positing of Hideas, Kief Ericson and Sage Haze light up and lean into the strange, sluggish world of boredom. Is boredom a bug in the human system—or a feature? They explore how boredom shapes creativity, self-awareness, and even societal change. From scrolling aimlessly to staring at ceilings, the duo posits that maybe boredom isn’t something to escape… but something to listen to.