Tom and Rat

Social Distance Warriors

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Rat and Tom talk about how they're dealing with the pandemic.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: sdwpod.fireside.fm

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Tom and Rat

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Episode 16: A Little History 15.06.2020 31:05

We consider the protests as transmission events, and contemplate the podcast as a historical document. Action items: Keep a journal

Episode 15: Black Lives Matter 04.06.2020 30:29

Tom puts on a one man show about a person who's doing great, and Rachel talks about police brutality. Action items: Donate to Black Lives Matter , Trans Lifeline , or another organization like the ones listed here . Join the #DoctorWhoBlackout event!

Episode 14: A Delicious Cycle 02.06.2020 28:59

Hey it’s Tom. This episode of Social Distance Warriors was recorded on May 26th. That was only a day after the brutal murder of George Floyd by members of the Minneapolis Police Department, and at the time of recording it wasn’t yet apparent just how much the aftermath of that murder was going to take over the public discourse. Since it’s a little bit odd to be releasing an episode right now that...

Episode 13: Potato Gun Synergy 26.05.2020 25:58

Warning: Discussion of Hydroxychloroquine, and Homestuck and Homestuck-adjacent media. Action items: Solve a puzzle.

Episode 12: It's Big Death 16.05.2020 25:17

We check in with a despondent correspondent, and talk about death models. Action item: Read a book!

Episode 11: We Have To Deal With May Things 09.05.2020 23:59

It's hard out there for a teen. ACTION ITEMS: Try a new recipe.

Episode 10: Drive-Thru Orb 02.05.2020 32:59

The semester is coming to an end but the pandemic isn't. Action items: Travel in time and have a dance party with your alternate self. Watch Mama Mia: Here We Go Again Play a board game. If you live alone, play a single-player board game.

Episode 9: Those Things are Carrots 22.04.2020 29:03

Hey, this one has a guest! His name is Lewis.

Episode 8: A Massive Monkey's Paw 15.04.2020 33:52

Politics, music, irony, and cooking. ACTION ITEMS: Add new illumination to your world? What are the five things you need to do every day to keep going?

Episode 7: The Blood is Better Off Inside You 07.04.2020 31:32

Lots going on in this one: blood, masks, music, hair, and more! ACTION ITEM: Select your Pandemic Anthem

Episode 6: The Good News Is, You Are Alone. 04.04.2020 28:31

We talk about perosnal grooming, educational Zooming, and microphone booming. ACTION ITEM: Walk your dog. If you don't have a dog, walk an imaginary dog, or a metaphorical dog, or something else. Report back on your "dog" walk.

Episode 5: How To Not Be In A War 31.03.2020 35:28

We're worried about debt and whatnot.

Episode 4: In a Safeway, In a Safe Way 28.03.2020 28:47

This one's depressing, folks! Action Items: Any ideas for in-person socializing in a safe and socially distant way?

Episode 3: Melty Wax From My Wings 24.03.2020 29:37

Rachel is living in a post-Gumbo world, and Tom is starting to do a bit too well. Action Items: Complete the 2020 US Census! What is your piece of media (or whatever) that brings you joy and comfort? Have you learned anything or picked up a new habit during quarantine that you want to carry forward? Send a message to somebody that you've been meaning to reach out to

Episode 2: Tom Friendly 21.03.2020 34:50

This episode has nothing to do with Tom Friendly, the character played by M. C. Gainey in Lost. It's just a thing Rachel says at some point in the episode. Action Items: Complete the 2020 US Census! What is your piece of media (or whatever) that brings you joy and comfort?

Episode 1: Washing Your Hands to the Sounds of Capitalism 17.03.2020 28:27

Action Items: What is your hand washing strategy or song? Any good pandemic books, movies, or shows?