<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Sam Handwich Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sam Handwich Show is about nothing—and everything. Unstructured, unpredictable conversations that wander through random thoughts, odd observations, and accidental insights. No niche, no agenda, just vibes. <br /><br /><a href="https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">samhandwichpodcast.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:42:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/ZUhU5YfT.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Sam Handwich]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Sam Handwich]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Comedy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><itunes:author>Sam Handwich</itunes:author><itunes:summary>The Sam Handwich Show is about nothing—and everything. Unstructured, unpredictable conversations that wander through random thoughts, odd observations, and accidental insights. No niche, no agenda, just vibes. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;samhandwichpodcast.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Sam Handwich</itunes:name><itunes:email>samhandwichpodcast@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Comedy"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/e59d79c4-d6df-4a5f-9f39-3a42a634fde1/f6d3c632e4cb2ff0eb45405158841566.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Caffeine, Combat Games & Sporting Greats | Football Wins, BJJ & Emails | Episode #03]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How much caffeine is too much? Does winning one football match mean you’ve made it? And more importantly… is it <i>Street Fighter</i> or <i>Mortal Kombat</i>?<br /></p><p>In episode three, momentum builds (slightly). James gets a long-awaited football win, Matt levels up with a new stripe in BJJ, and both immediately start acting like elite athletes. Naturally.</p><p><br />Elsewhere, things get competitive—debating the greatest sportspeople of all time, deciding which fighting game truly matters, and attempting to look tough in photos (with mixed results). Listener emails—now officially from the <b>Sam Handies</b>—continue to roll in, ranging from supportive to questionable.</p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>The fine line between productive caffeine use and complete overkill</li><li>Football wins, BJJ progress, and why small victories feel massive</li><li><i>Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat</i>—a completely serious debate</li><li>The art of looking tough in photos (and why it rarely works)</li><li>Listener emails, quick fire rounds, and top three sportspeople</li></ul><p>No structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.</p><p>Hit play, subscribe, and welcome back to the podcast about nothing.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7ce621b4-0b57-46bf-b146-7dbcbdda6890</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Handwich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:01:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/657e0062e9fb09748d0ebb2781a8f7884150d5c5cc31d12b08c9204342b1fdcb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3Y2U2MjFiNC0wYjU3LTQ2YmYtYjE0Ni03ZGJjYmRkYTY4OTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlNTlkNzljNC1kNmRmLTRhNWYtOWYzOS0zYTQyYTYzNGZkZTEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWMzYjJlYjU4YmI3YzI1NDkzZTY0OWYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllY2FkMWQxZDJmNjcxZGY0ODViZDM3L2phbWVzLWhhbGxpZGF5cy1zdHVkaW8tNGN2V1UtY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTI1X18xNC0xLTMzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="22943260" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/e59d79c4-d6df-4a5f-9f39-3a42a634fde1/episodes/7ce621b4-0b57-46bf-b146-7dbcbdda6890/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How much caffeine is too much? Does winning one football match mean you’ve made it? And more importantly… is it &lt;i&gt;Street Fighter&lt;/i&gt; or &lt;i&gt;Mortal Kombat&lt;/i&gt;?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode three, momentum builds (slightly). James gets a long-awaited football win, Matt levels up with a new stripe in BJJ, and both immediately start acting like elite athletes. Naturally.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elsewhere, things get competitive—debating the greatest sportspeople of all time, deciding which fighting game truly matters, and attempting to look tough in photos (with mixed results). Listener emails—now officially from the &lt;b&gt;Sam Handies&lt;/b&gt;—continue to roll in, ranging from supportive to questionable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The fine line between productive caffeine use and complete overkill&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Football wins, BJJ progress, and why small victories feel massive&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;i&gt;Street Fighter vs Mortal Kombat&lt;/i&gt;—a completely serious debate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The art of looking tough in photos (and why it rarely works)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Listener emails, quick fire rounds, and top three sportspeople&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;No structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit play, subscribe, and welcome back to the podcast about nothing.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/e59d79c4-d6df-4a5f-9f39-3a42a634fde1/episodes/7ce621b4-0b57-46bf-b146-7dbcbdda6890/images/bae55e3c-f243-4268-bb09-df09cbf9885b.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Caffeine, Combat Games &amp; Sporting Greats | Football Wins, BJJ &amp; Emails | Episode #03</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Aliens Already Here? | Breakfast Debates, UAP Theories & Football Fan Chaos | Episode #01]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Are Aliens Already Here? | Breakfast Debates, UAP Theories &amp; Football Fan Chaos | Episode #01</strong></p><p>Is 10:21 too late for porridge? Could James be the world’s greatest egg poacher? And more importantly… are aliens already here?</p><p>In episode one, things spiral quickly—from elite breakfast opinions to full-on UFO debates. James is deep into UAPs and convinced there’s <em>something</em> going on, while Matt remains firmly sceptical. Naturally, this leads to some completely reasonable conclusions.</p><p>Elsewhere, football gets emotional. James reflects on life as a Leeds United fan (and a missed merch opportunity), while Matt dares to believe Oldham Athletic might finally be back.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>The science (and ego) behind perfect poached eggs</p><p>Whether porridge has a strict cut-off time</p><p>UFOs, UAPs, and how far down the rabbit hole James has gone</p><p>Leeds United heartbreak vs Oldham Athletic optimism</p><p>The relatability of everyday “public taboos”—loud eating, standing too close on the tube, and what should probably stay private</p><p>No structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.</p><p>Hit play, subscribe, and welcome to the podcast about nothing.</p> <br /><br />This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">samhandwichpodcast.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com/p/are-aliens-already-here-breakfast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:192293339</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Handwich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/949971ffda43dff1b7727771ac0b6e3718e8d957d0dfc75cbf7a686b42d1c8d3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NGZiOTgxNi04YzNhLTRjZGUtYThlYy0yY2FmYzZhZDExYWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlNTlkNzljNC1kNmRmLTRhNWYtOWYzOS0zYTQyYTYzNGZkZTEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWMzYjJlYjU4YmI3YzI1NDkzZTY0OWYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9lNTlkNzljNC1kNmRmLTRhNWYtOWYzOS0zYTQyYTYzNGZkZTEvZXBpc29kZXMvNTRmYjk4MTYtOGMzYS00Y2RlLWE4ZWMtMmNhZmM2YWQxMWFmL2QzNjlkNGUyMmE3YjM2ZDNlN2NmMmM2ODlhZjRhNDNiLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="35089039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are Aliens Already Here? | Breakfast Debates, UAP Theories &amp;amp; Football Fan Chaos | Episode #01&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is 10:21 too late for porridge? Could James be the world’s greatest egg poacher? And more importantly… are aliens already here?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode one, things spiral quickly—from elite breakfast opinions to full-on UFO debates. James is deep into UAPs and convinced there’s &lt;em&gt;something&lt;/em&gt; going on, while Matt remains firmly sceptical. Naturally, this leads to some completely reasonable conclusions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elsewhere, football gets emotional. James reflects on life as a Leeds United fan (and a missed merch opportunity), while Matt dares to believe Oldham Athletic might finally be back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The science (and ego) behind perfect poached eggs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether porridge has a strict cut-off time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;UFOs, UAPs, and how far down the rabbit hole James has gone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leeds United heartbreak vs Oldham Athletic optimism&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The relatability of everyday “public taboos”—loud eating, standing too close on the tube, and what should probably stay private&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit play, subscribe, and welcome to the podcast about nothing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href=&quot;https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;samhandwichpodcast.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/e59d79c4-d6df-4a5f-9f39-3a42a634fde1/episodes/54fb9816-8c3a-4cde-a8ec-2cafc6ad11af/4ac795c12777a90db810b3d47cb5afb0.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Are Aliens Already Here? | Breakfast Debates, UAP Theories &amp; Football Fan Chaos | Episode #01</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colour Blindness, First Cars & Driving Test Fails | Emails, Banjos & Seaside Nostalgia | Episode #02]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why do we all secretly think we’re better than a thousand strangers? And more importantly… are we right?</p><p>In episode two, things get philosophical (before immediately derailing). There’s talk of failed driving tests, questionable restaurant experiences, and learning the banjo. There's James and Matt's weekly section on top threes. Somewhere along the way, they also plan for a zombie apocalypse—because of course they do.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p>First car loves and failed tests</p><p>Easter holidays in Wales and Copenhagen with the weirdest meal story, and the mystery of the duck press</p><p>There's listeners emails and the quick fire round</p><p>Of course there's planning for the next zombie apocalypse strategy: katana vs assault rifle? You decide!</p><p></p><p>No structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.</p><p>Hit play, subscribe, and welcome back to the podcast about nothing.</p> <br /><br />This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">samhandwichpodcast.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com/p/colour-blindness-first-cars-and-driving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:194299915</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Handwich]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:14:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f2e1e0848fe2ee28b1c14bf9f480ef8d088a1f330ba2c00ac18803ab6844815f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNWQyNDhlYS1hYWI5LTQ2YTMtYmMyZC1kZmU2NTI4NTkxMTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlNTlkNzljNC1kNmRmLTRhNWYtOWYzOS0zYTQyYTYzNGZkZTEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWMzYjJlYjU4YmI3YzI1NDkzZTY0OWYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy9lNTlkNzljNC1kNmRmLTRhNWYtOWYzOS0zYTQyYTYzNGZkZTEvZXBpc29kZXMvMDVkMjQ4ZWEtYWFiOS00NmEzLWJjMmQtZGZlNjUyODU5MTE2LzkyMGZlYTkxMzc3ZWRiYTk5MzVkMGFhY2FjMTMxMzExLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="44520706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why do we all secretly think we’re better than a thousand strangers? And more importantly… are we right?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode two, things get philosophical (before immediately derailing). There’s talk of failed driving tests, questionable restaurant experiences, and learning the banjo. There&apos;s James and Matt&apos;s weekly section on top threes. Somewhere along the way, they also plan for a zombie apocalypse—because of course they do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;First car loves and failed tests&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Easter holidays in Wales and Copenhagen with the weirdest meal story, and the mystery of the duck press&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There&apos;s listeners emails and the quick fire round&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Of course there&apos;s planning for the next zombie apocalypse strategy: katana vs assault rifle? You decide!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit play, subscribe, and welcome back to the podcast about nothing.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit &lt;a href=&quot;https://samhandwichpodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=CTA_1&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;samhandwichpodcast.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/e59d79c4-d6df-4a5f-9f39-3a42a634fde1/episodes/05d248ea-aab9-46a3-bc2d-dfe652859116/3a362be17a5f5147d436824fb94b5f41.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Colour Blindness, First Cars &amp; Driving Test Fails | Emails, Banjos &amp; Seaside Nostalgia | Episode #02</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>