Title: Delete It
Description: Episode 62 reflects on the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory as a rare moment of unity, then moves into a broader discussion about political polarization, social media silos, and the need for real-world community. Andrew also shares a brief update on a major Puyallup power outage that disrupted classes and what it reveals about the challenges of block scheduling in education.
Published date: February 13, 2026
Episode number: 062
Show Notes for Podyallup Episode #62: Delete It
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Episode 62 (Friday, February 13, 2026) opens with Andrew recovering from illness and reflecting on the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl win, describing the game, halftime show, and parade as rare unifying moments that bring people together across differences.
He discusses political polarization, social media silos, and the difficulty of forming independent opinions, arguing that many views are influenced by curated voices online and that in-person community engagement is essential for civic health.
Andrew emphasizes the importance of face-to-face relationships with people across the political spectrum, advocating for bridge-building rather than entrenched division.
He reflects on the cultural role of sports as a constructive outlet for tribal energy and suggests that shared events like championships and parades provide temporary social cohesion.
The episode also covers a major power outage in the Puyallup area that canceled classes at the college where he teaches, including details about the cause and its impact on instructional time under the current block schedule.
Andrew closes with updates on upcoming local arts events, encourages listeners to support the podcast through its value-for-value model, and urges reduced reliance on social media in favor of real-world connection.