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This week Edgren returns to join Guthrie and Jameson in a visit to Hogwarts, School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and the fantastical world it is set in. We discuss how we were each introduced to J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, which positions we would play on a quidditch team, and what some of the virtues are that we bring back with us after visiting the wizarding world. ALSO: We finally announce the winners of the Both& shareathon contest!! Congratulations to the victors (yes, there are two of you!) and thank you so much to everyone who participated in spreading the word about the podcast. You guys rock. Find us on social media! We welcome your feedback.Facebook: The Both& PodcastTwitter: @bothampersandInstagram: @bothampersandE-mail: bothampersand@gmail.com

This week Guthrie and Jameson find themselves sans Edgren. We decide to discuss the Both& podcast: how we started, what we have learned, and where perhaps we might be going. Along the way, we talk about a common theme that seems to keep popping up: curiosity.

This week the Joshes and Jameson suddenly find themselves in deep waters (surrounded by sharks!) as they attempt to dive back into the subject of strategy board games. We discuss competition and how it relates to human nature, the effect that games can and do have upon us at a deeper level, and the importance of rest and play in a world obsessed with work and productivity. We also discover that on the spectrum between passive consuming and active creating there is a third something. We're still not sure what to call it, but it is closely related to board games and our love of creativity, curiosity, and discovery on the Both& podcast. ALSO: the Both& Shareathon Contest has been extended a full week! Full details can be found on Facebook and in "The Part of the Podcast Where We Talk About Other Things"© of Episode 06. Here's the skinny: you earn points by sharing the podcast with the world via social media. Rating the podcast on iTunes and sending us feedback via email also gets you points. The contest

This episode join the Joshes and Jameson as they nerd out about one of their favorite hobbies: strategy board games! First we discuss the history and recent development of board games, why it is that so many people enjoy playing them, and what it is that makes a game a great one. Then we dive deep into discussing and recommending some of our very favorite games, including Settlers of Catan, Race for the Galaxy, and Sythe (just to name a few). We hope you will try some of these games out (if you haven't already!) Also this week we announce the Both& Shareathon Contest! Full details can be found on Facebook and in "The Part of the Podcast Where We Talk About Other Things"© but here's the skinny: you earn points by sharing the podcast with the world via social media. Rating the podcast on iTunes and sending us feedback via email also gets you points. The contest is open from February 5th to midnight on the 19th at which point we will stop counting points. The victor will then receive a cool prize related to

Join Guthrie, Nick, Christian, and Jameson as they discuss the movement of people between (relatively) distant locations around the world (also known as travel). We talk about why travel is such a worthwhile endeavor, the importance of respecting other cultures that you visit when you travel, and what it is about different parts of the world that we find so interesting. Find us on social media! We welcome your feedback.Facebook: The Both& PodcastTwitter: @bothampersandInstagram: @bothampersandE-mail: bothampersand@gmail.com

This episode the Joshes, Jameson, and Nick delve into the formidable yet beautiful subject of mathematics. We hope you will either set aside your apprehension or take up your enthusiasm  (depending on your disposition) and join us as we explore topics such as the reality of numbers outside ourselves, the mind-bending nature of infinity (including different sizes of infinity), and why it is that so many people view math as repulsive. Find us on social media! We welcome your feedback.Facebook: The Both& PodcastTwitter: @bothampersandInstagram: @bothampersandE-mail: bothampersand@gmail.com

Join the Joshes and Jameson as they consider that curious practice which some people have of leaving their homes in exchange for the outdoors: camping. We answer important questions such as: What is a tent? What five things do you not want to forget on a camping trip? and What does camping teach us about what it means to be human? Find us on social media! We welcome your feedback.Facebook: The Both& PodcastTwitter: @bothampersandInstagram: @bothampersandE-mail: bothampersand@gmail.com

Join us as we examine our favorite international sport featuring a flying disc: Ultimate! We discuss the rules of the game, how to win, the sport's future in the Olympics, casual vs professional play, and why we each enjoy the game. Or why we don't, if you're Nick. Find us on social media! We welcome your feedback.Facebook: The Both& PodcastTwitter: @bothampersandInstagram: @bothampersandE-mail: bothampersand@gmail.com

This week we visit J. R. R. Tolkien's fantastic work of literature, the Lord of the Rings, focusing specifically on the books (not the movies). Join us as we discuss Tolkien as an author, the power of fictional stories to form and change us, who our favorite characters are, and even some of the obscure history of Middle Earth. Find us on social media! We welcome your feedback.Facebook: The Both& PodcastTwitter: @bothampersandInstagram: @bothampersandE-mail: bothampersand@gmail.com

The gang launches the Both& podcast! In this episode, we introduce the format of the podcast and give a sampling of the types of topics we hope to discuss in the future.