Hi everyone. This week's episode covers some challenging subject matter and is worth a bit of brief investigation beforehand to decide if you'd rather watch the film first or hear our discussion before watching. The brilliant but challenging film is THE WOODSMAN, starring Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgewick, and Mos Def, and is directed by Nicole Kassell. It tells the story of a convicted child molester who tries to start a new life following his release from prison. The film, though certainly heavy, is told with remarkable sensitivity and insight, offering some profound observations about trauma and freedom about a subject less brave films wouldn't even be willing to touch. We are joined by frequent guest Blake Collier for a vulnerably honest conversation about what our responsibility truly is when we encounter another person's shame.

Also featuring a much livelier and more fun discussion about episodes 3 & 4 of Season 1 of Ted Lasso, this is a fruitful and thoughtful discussion with an honest aim towards finding hope that we hope you enjoy.