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2026-05-152026-05-14

Episode 0069 Clash of Cultures

The Old Rucker reflects on the emotional collision between what he calls the “culture of darkness” and the “culture of light,” exploring how stress, grief, road rage, media negativity, politics, and everyday frustrations can slowly pull people into chaos and despair. Drawing from personal experiences, including the pain of losing longtime pets and navigating seasons of “death by a thousand cuts,” he breaks down the role emotions, habits, and personal responsibility play in shaping character and recovery. The episode centers on practical tools for rebuilding mindset and stability through positive habits like reading, exercise, meditation, kindness, prayer, and intentional living, while encouraging listeners to reject doom-driven culture and pursue hope, self awareness, and spiritual growth one small action at a time.

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June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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2026-05-082026-05-06

Episode 0068 Cody Then & Now

In this episode “The Old Rucker” reconnects with returning guest Cody for a candid conversation about recovery, grief, incarceration, faith, and rebuilding a life after loss. Cody reflects on the years since his wife’s sudden passing, the spiral into addiction that followed, and the hard road through incarceration into sobriety and accountability. Now nearly five years sober, he shares how faith, community, physical fitness, recovery programs like Forever Free, and reconnecting with his children have transformed his life. The episode dives deep into grief, emotional healing, work ethic, rebuilding trust with family, and the importance of staying connected to a supportive tribe while learning to live authentically and one day at a time.

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June 20th: Arkansas Soberfest Picnic at the VFW in Cabot, Arkansas

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2025-12-052025-12-04

Episode 0046 Jeremy Hosts Modalities

In this round table Jeremy hosts as the tribe digs into therapeutic modalities everything from CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, ECT, exercise, yoga, meditation, breathwork, grief practices, and the unconventional “whatever actually works” approaches that helped them survive trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, and sobriety. The tribe shares firsthand experiences ranging from military PTSD and prolonged exposure work to the quiet therapy of dogs, music, kayaking, community, and simply talking honestly with other men. It’s practical, vulnerable, messy, and packed with hard earned tools for anyone building their own recovery toolbox. This conversation is uncensored and may include triggers. If you need help now, call 988. These are lived experiences, not professional advice just real people on real recovery journeys.

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