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Zach - Breht's Brother - enters the shed for the first time to discuss his struggles with chronic depression. With these All Too Human interviews, we aim to highlight and destigmatize the mental health and addiction struggles of normal working people in hopes that we can provide insight into this type of human suffering, help others who struggle with similar things feel less alone, and deepen our understanding of the modern human condition. Learn more and support the show at: https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/

The boys are comin' in HOT with a wide ranging discussion on the cultural-historical repercussions of 9/11, how Bin Laden won the long game, nostalgia for the 90's, the yearning for and catharsis of annihilation, the nuances of an adderall high, postmodern American comedy, addiction and alcholism (as per usual), the total overwhelm of modern life, why Buddha was right about the ambient and persistent dissatisfaction of human life, impossible escapist fantasies we all indulge in, freedom and choice in existentialism, and much more... Learn More: https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/

In this installment of the All Too Human interview series, Dave interviews Neil one-on-one to talk about his decades-long struggle with drugs and alcohol and how Dharma Recovery, a Buddhism-based addiction program, helped him find sobriety. Neil also discusses the difficult road to establishing the now thriving Dharma meeting network in Omaha and what it takes to build a non-12 Step recovery community. For general information on Dharma Recovery: https://recoverydharma.org/ For inquiries on how to start your own Dharma meeting, or just advice to access all sorts recovery resources in the Omaha area, you can email Neil at: [email protected] Contact us, support us, follow us, or learn more about the show here: https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/ Outro music by Spinitch: https://spinitch.bandcamp.com/music

The Boys are SOOOO back... after a long and complicated hiatus. We talk about it all. You just have to listen. Learn more at https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/

In this installment of our All Too Human interview series, Breht and Dave welcome Dr. John Ukadike, a physician and emergency medicine specialist, into the Shoeless Shed to have a fascinating conversation about his experiences as an ER doctor, his treatment of many patients who struggle with addiction in various forms, his personal relationship with religion and death, his understanding of and approach to general health, the challenges of informing family members that a loved one has passed away, his critiques of the for-profit American healthcare system, and so much more!  Check out John's articles on a wide range of topics here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=john+ukadike Follow John on IG HERE   Contact us, support us, follow us, or learn more about the show here: https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com   Outro music: Millionth Time - Spinitch https://spinitch.bandcamp.com/album/run-for-the-arts-spinstrumentals

Asking for any help to ease the pain and stress of an old friend trying to spend more time with her son and family while she deals with the unimaginable reality of living with an inoperable brain tumor.  Support Monica's Care and Comfort: https://gofund.me/c1f8681b8 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1bdNPLg3dt/

In this installment of our All Too Human interview series, Breht and Dave welcome Damian into the Shoeless Shed to have an honest conversation about his struggles with alcoholism, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and incarceration; as well as his admirable path to recovery and sustained sobriety!  With these All Too Human interviews, we aim to highlight and destigmatize the mental health and addiction struggles of regular working class people in hopes that we can provide insight into this type of human suffering, help others who struggle with similar things feel less alone, and deepen our understanding of the modern human condition.   Contact us, support us, follow us, or learn more about the show here: https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com

Dave sits and waits for his turn to talk while Brett throws a hissy fit. I thought this show wasn't supposed to be a soap box for comunism. Dave's brain has pauses but if you wait long enough he can finish his thought. Luckily Brett has TOO much to say so there is no dead air. Anyway, enjoy this one. it's mid but UwU Bois are back. honesty guys this one is a snooze. you're not missing anything.  -kiss kiss, Julian   https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com

The boys are back at it with a special episode in which they read and respond (and finally catch up on) emails from listeners!  Outro Music: Caramel Apples by Spinitch ----------------- Send us emails about anything @ [email protected] Sub to our new YouTube clip channel HERE https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/

In this Christmas special episode, Alyson and Breht reinterpret Jesus through Jewish mysticism, Christian contemplative traditions, and Buddhist conceptions of Enlightenment, offering an understanding of his teachings and words as attempts to articulate the ineffable and non-dual, rather than metaphysical propositions to be believed. Drawing heavily on the Gospels, the Gospel of Thomas, the Christian concept of Agape, and early Christian scholarship, they explore the possibility of a Christianity beyond fear, hell, and conceptual belief -- one rooted in a radical transformation of consciousness, a revolutionary confrontation with injustice everywhere, and an embodied love for all creation.   Learn more at https://revleftradio.com/

The boys return to talk about Dave's sobriety, the definition of grifting and who it does and doesn't apply to, what karma actually means and how it works, how Breht grew up poorer than Dave, and a bunch of other shit. Just take a rip-a-rooni (or don't do that) and enjoy the ride.  --------------------------------------------------- My new book "You Are Not Alone" is a collection of horror short stories based on themes of addiction, mental illness, and trauma. It is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon, which you can get here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Alone-Stories/dp/B0FT8LJJHD If you want to check it out or can't buy it for any sort of financial reasons, I offer a free PDF copy of the book. You can get it by sending a request to the email [email protected] If you like it, please leave a Rating and Review! It is super helpful and appreciated! Sub to our new YouTube clip channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@shoelessinsouthdakota outro music: 'Hevea Sap' by Spinitch find and support more of their work here: https://spinitch.bandcamp.com/album/com-postables-jungle-scraps

This is a small part of a full episode from Rev Left Radio, which you can find here: https://revolutionaryleftradio.libsyn.com/unlocked-mamdani-marijuana-dependency-and-unconditional-life-acceptance

As a mother takes her daughter to college and prepares for an empty nest, she comes literally face-to-face with every parent's nightmare. A new story from the book "You Are Not Alone." My new book "You Are Not Alone" is a collection of horror short stories based on themes of addiction, mental illness, and trauma. It is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon, which you can get here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Alone-Stories/dp/B0FT8LJJHD If you want to check it out or can't buy it for any sort of financial reasons or ideological reasons, I offer a free PDF copy of the book. You can get it by sending a request to the email [email protected]  If you like it, please leave a Rating and Review! It is super helpful and appreciated!

The Boys are shakin' scared in the shed as they get unacceptably silly while they talk about road rage incidents, Dave's Dusty Ass Dad not helping him with The Chair, Breht's been goin' to work (not good), the artificiality of corporate job interactions, Yung Demon-Summoning Dave, siiix-sevvvven (Dave doesn't get it - he's too old), why Dave's not legally allowed to be tapped in with the youth, The P***y Slayer (not what you think), and how both boys are one step closer to the edge... and they're about to BREAK! Then Julian BREAKS his silence for the first time in Shoeless History to tell a terrifying tale... My new book "You Are Not Alone" is a collection of horror short stories based on themes of addiction, mental illness, and trauma. It is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon, which you can get here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Alone-Stories/dp/B0FT8LJJHD If you want to check it out or can't buy it for any sort of financial reasons, I offer a free PDF copy of the book. You can get it by sending a request to the email [email protected] If you like it, please leave a Rating and Review! It is super helpful and appreciated! Sub to our new YouTube clip channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@shoelessinsouthdakota "Julian's Story" comes from the wonderful Otherworld Podcast (ep 33), check it out here: https://www.otherworldpod.com/

A psych ward descends into mayhem when a man finds out he's not the only one having a bad day. This is a rewritten and remastered version of a previous story of mine. Much, much better writing and audio quality. This story comes from my newest book "You Are Not Alone." It is a collection of psychological horror short stories. It is available in paperback and Kindle via Amazon, which you can get here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Alone-Stories/dp/B0FT8LJJHD If you want to check out the book first, or can't get it for financial or ideological reasons (I get it, it's Amazon), I offer a free PDF copy of the book you can get by requesting to the email [email protected]