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Samuel’s Thoughts 173: Hard Decisions and a Second Brain

Samuel is back behind the mic for a catch-up episode, talking about how his master’s program has taken over schedule-wise, why he had to step away from his job working with kids, and how he’s rebuilding his space and systems to better support his brain, his projects, and his people. Along the way he plugs new voice-acting work in Bill Meeks’ Everly Heights universe, reflects on a deep conversation about faith and disagreement on the podcast Agenda Fluid, and explains how Tiago Forte’s “Building a Second Brain” and the PARA method are helping him stay organized without pretending there’s a one-size-fits-all solution. He also teases his upcoming “year theme” episode and the annual Diamond Club New Year’s stream-a-thon for Children’s Miracle Network.

Highlights in this episode:

  • Why the master’s workload forced Samuel to give up his job working with kids (and what he took away from it)
  • Decluttering the home studio with his mom’s “organization wizardry” and the saga of oversized academic textbooks
  • Voice-acting as Louis Loop in Everly Heights Tales and helping introduce listeners to Bill Meeks’ new shared universe
  • Guesting on Agenda Fluid to talk religion, faith, disagreement, and why “enemy mindset” and outrage politics are so harmful
  • Living with anger as an epilepsy trigger, why Samuel refuses to lean into rage, and how that shapes how he shows he cares
  • How “Building a Second Brain” and the PARA method (Projects, Areas, Resources, Archive) power his Notion setup, tabletop campaigns, joke file, Bible notes, and more
  • Why organizing is a coping strategy for him (not a moral high ground), and his argument that everyone needs the system that fits their own brain
  • Teasing the upcoming “Year of Relationship” recap and next year’s personal theme, plus the Diamond Club New Year’s stream-a-thon for Children’s Miracle Network

Building a Second Brain: https://a.co/d/7BbihaL

Everly Heights: https://everlyheights.tv/everlyheightstales/

Agenda Fluid episode: https://agendafluid.com/podcast/is-religion-necessary-in-a-scientific-world/

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Music from https://filmmusic.io

“NewsSting” and “News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod

(https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Going Through Who 19.4: Amy’s Choice

In this episode of Going Through Who, Sam and Jacob step into Amy’s Choice and unpack why this Eleventh Doctor story hits so hard—mixing creepy killer pensioners, dreamy cottages, and a full-on exploration of the Doctor’s darker side. They dig into how the Dream Lord forces Amy to choose between village domesticity and TARDIS adventure, what that says about her love for Rory, and how the episode mirrors real-life imposter syndrome and inner self-loathing.

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Artwork by Baniee

Theme music by ThePantychrist

Going Through Who 19.3: The Vampires of Venice

Summary
Samuel and Jacob dive into a breezy, monster-of-the-week romp that doubles as Rory’s first real outing as a companion. They unpack why the “vampires” aren’t really vampires, nerd out over Eleventh Doctor set-pieces and production trivia, and debate the morality of the villain’s survival plan—all while tracking subtle steps in the Amy–Rory–Doctor dynamic and the early drumbeats of the Silence arc.

Highlights

  • Outcome: A lively historical adventure that sets the stage for Rory to stick around
  • Why the episode title changed to “The Vampires of Venice,” plus working titles and trailer vs. final-cut differences.
  • First time the closing titles merge into a scene via the TARDIS keyhole transition.
  • Production nuggets: custom fang molds, revoiced lines, a chilly river shoot (featuring a territorial swan), and a “too scary” scene trimmed by censors.
  • Library-card Easter egg: a First Doctor photo, “John Smith,” and Totter’s Lane—retroactively deepening the alias gag.
  • Character beats: Rory calls out how dangerous the Doctor can be; Arthur Darvill shines with quiet physical comedy; 11’s “rage” flashes still land.
  • Smart sci-fi: every “vampire” trait gets a non-supernatural explanation without feeling info-dump-y.
  • Set-piece love: the mirror scene (“this is Christmas”) and that delightfully steampunky weather machine.
  • Arc touchpoint: a name drop that nudges us toward the Silence.

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Artwork by Baniee

Theme music by ThePantychrist

Going Through Who 19.2: Flesh and Stone

In this episode, Samuel and Jacob dive into Flesh and Stone, the thrilling conclusion to the two-parter featuring the Weeping Angels. They unpack how Steven Moffat weaves suspense, character dynamics, and psychological horror into the story, while also reflecting on River Song’s mysteries, Amy’s pivotal role, and the Doctor’s defining moments. Along the way, they discuss behind-the-scenes details, clever improvisations, and even take a tangent into Batman vs. Superman psychology.

Highlights:

  • Breaking down the tension and payoff of the Flesh and Stone cliffhanger
  • River Song’s competence and foreshadowing of her relationship with the Doctor
  • Amy navigating the forest blind against the Angels
  • The chilling bishop scene and its psychological weight
  • Matt Smith’s improvisations and signature “finger snap” moment
  • Parallels between Steven Moffat’s storytelling and Russell T. Davies’ approaches
  • Reflections on humor, consent, and how certain scenes age differently
  • Fun side tangent: Batman vs. Superman and character psychology

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Artwork by Baniee

Theme music by ThePantychrist

Going Through Who 19.1: The Time of Angels

Samuel and Jacob kick off a two-parter with The Time of Angels. They dig into behind-the-scenes trivia, River Song’s return, and new twists on the Weeping Angels. From Matt Smith and Karen Gillan’s first filming day to the infamous Graham Norton banner mishap, it’s a mix of production insights, canon debates, and character moments.

Highlights:

  • Filming out of order and Series 5 production facts
  • River Song’s femme fatale energy and banter with Eleven
  • Expanding Weeping Angels lore — brilliant or overcomplicated?
  • Amy’s impulsiveness and the “dust in the eye” scene
  • Soldiers, moral choices, and emotional beats
  • Iconic cliffhanger: “One thing you never put in a trap…”

Next: Flesh and Stone – the conclusion of this Weeping Angel story

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Artwork by Baniee

Theme music by ThePantychrist

Going Through Who 18.13: Victory of the Daleks

On this episode the crew covers Victory of the Daleks with a talk on Dalek design, how fans react to things in pop culture and if it’s always a positive thing, love of a Winston Churchill portrayal, a scientist with a plot twist, and personal experiences the episode brings up in us both.

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Artwork by Baniee

Theme music by ThePantychrist

Samuel’s Thoughts 172: When I Feel Like It/ Review of The Wild Robot

On this episode of Samuel’s Thoughts I’m finally back and talking about my new approach to content without pressure and I do my review of The Wild Robot.

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Music from https://filmmusic.io

“NewsSting” and “News Theme” by Kevin MacLeod

(https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Going Through Who 18.12: The Beast Below

On this episode we cover The Beast Below with more details of Matt Smiths performance with Karen Gillan form, the first time we get the 11th Doctor sonic flick, an impossible choice blinding The Doctor and giving Amy a chance to fix things, and Jacob goes off on a tear on the Starship UK society as a whole.

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Artwork by Baniee

Theme music by ThePantychrist

The Veterans Studies Podcast Episode 9: Keshia Javis-Jones and Jaime Yslas

On this episode I talk to Keshia Javis-Jones and Jaime Yslas about the GI Film Festival San Diego. We talk about how the festival got started, the various movies that can be found at the event, how they personally got involved, and the importance of events like this to help strengthen the connection between civilians and veterans.

GI Filmfest Website:https://gifilmfestivalsd.org/2020/

Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Lx8wqr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GIFilmFestivalSanDiego/

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Veterans Studies Association: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/