Sam Facts
What was Sam's first international travel destination?
Israel
This game, released in 2010, was the first game Sam ever bought with his own money. This entry in a long-running shooter franchise featured a 1960's setting.
Call of Duty: Black Ops
This film series follows a gifted young man who is slowly corrupted by evil magic. In later films, his son becomes the protagonist.
While not the best films ever, the franchise is Sam's favorite fantasy universe.
Star Wars
This band, formed in 1999, took the rock world by storm with their debut album Hybrid Theory.
This is Sam's favorite band.
Linkin Park
This homemade desert is Sam's favorite. His mom made a specific recipe that increased the chocolatey goodness.
Brownies
In what year did Sam go bald?
2022
This game, released for the 3DS, was planned by the developers to be the franchise's swan song before cancellation. It ended up saving the strategy series!
Fire Emblem: Awakening
This mini-series follows a charismatic young priest in a small island community with a dark secret. As the priest's tenure continues, miracles start happening.
Sam says that this series seems catered to his tastes specifically. One of his favorite "shows" of all time.
Midnight Mass
This Nintendo game series is known for its calming soundtrack that changes throughout the day as players live amongst their animal neighbors.
At times, Sam puts on this franchise's music when he wants to relax.
Animal Crossing
This odd combination is Sam's favorite pizza topping- sweet and spicy!
Hawaiian Buffalo Chicken Pizza (bonus points for onion)
What career did Sam want to pursue for most of high school?
Cinematographer
This game is Sam's all-time favorite- released in 2002 for the Nintendo Gamecube, this game follows a child looking for his kidnapped sister.
Legend of Zelda: Windwaker
This movie, Sam's all-time favorite, is about a group of scientists at an antarctic research base who take on a shape-shifting alien.
The Thing
This 2004 indie rock hit takes an unusually upbeat approach to bad news, insisting that even when things go wrong, everything will work out in the end.
This is Sam's favorite song and helped form his outlook on life.
This drink, named after a once popular mall destination, was acquired by Starbucks in 2012 and became known for colorful blends, tea accessories, and eventually individual bottles.
This is the first hangout/date spot Laura and Sam went to.
Teavana
Where do Sam's parents currently live? (More specific the better)
The Outer Banks, North Carolina
This shooter game, released in 2011 by Splash Damage, took place on the Ark.
While not at all well received, Sam loved it at the time.
Brink
This film, staring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and more, follows a motorcycle stunt rider who robs banks.
This movie got Sam into cinematography.
The Place Beyond the Piens
This Noah Kahan song from Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) reflects on leaving his hometown behind while the people who love you encourage you to chase something bigger.
This song makes Sam weep.
You're Gonna Go Far
What classic breakfast item pairs baked goods with a creamy, peppery sausage sauce poured generously over the top?
This is Sam's current go-to breakfast item.
Biscuits and Gravy
Who is the one celebrity Sam has met and shook hands with?
Adam Sandler
This game, released for the Nintendo 64, is an oddball take on a racing staple for the console. It features characters from a Nintendo franchise that ISN'T Mario!
Sam spent many nights staying up too late with his brothers playing this game.
Diddy Kong Racing
This movie, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is an allegory for a man's internal conflict, fighting his own inability to remain faithful in his marriage. Also has a huge spider.
This movie introduced Sam to his at the time favorite movie YouTuber, Chris Stuckmann.
Enemy
Known for blending rock with a prominent horn section, this band scored hits with “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” and “If You Leave Me Now.”
This is Sam's dad'd favorite band. They helped form Sam's love for 70's rock.
Chicago
This Celtic breakfast dish is a twist on a common classic, swapping canadian bacon for hash.
This is also Sam's favorite food!
Irish Eggs Benedict