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2026-07-102026-07-09

Episode 0077 Libbie D’s Story

The Old Rucker sits down with longtime recovery advocate Libby D. for an honest conversation about resilience, recovery, service, and purpose. From breaking barriers as one of the first women in corporate sales and pharmaceutical representation, to life as a farmer, community leader, mentor, and recovering alcoholic, Libby shares a remarkable journey of overcoming abuse, addiction, loneliness, and personal loss. She reflects on the lessons learned through Alcoholics Anonymous, the importance of boundaries, humility, and helping others, and how recovery gave her a deeper sense of purpose. The conversation culminates with a powerful story about a horse and a donkey that serves as a metaphor for discipline, freedom, and the choices we make in life. This episode is filled with practical wisdom, hard earned experience, and hope for anyone navigating recovery or life’s challenges.

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2026-07-032026-07-02

Episode 0076 Americas 250th Birthday Tribute

This special Independence Day episode of Shoutout from the Pit steps away from the usual recovery and overcomer discussions to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and reflect on the meaning of freedom. Bob explores the history and symbolism of the American flag, honors veterans, first responders, military families, and community leaders, and discusses how the freedoms Americans enjoy connect to the same spirit of overcoming adversity that defines recovery. The episode is a heartfelt tribute to the Constitution, the sacrifices of those who served, and the enduring values of liberty, courage, service, and gratitude that continue to shape the nation.

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2026-06-262026-06-25

Episode 0075 Josh The Bear Slayer

Bob “The Old Rucker” reconnects with longtime friend and original guest Josh “The Bear Slayer” to reflect on two years of recovery, friendship, outdoor adventures, and personal growth. The conversation ranges from humorous memories of backpacking trips and the early days of the podcast to a gripping account of Josh’s recent encounter with a massive black bear while hunting in the Arkansas wilderness. Beyond the adventure stories, Josh shares how sobriety, nature, and a personal relationship with a higher power have shaped his spiritual journey, offering thoughtful insights on faith, recovery, peace, and finding connection outside traditional expectations. It’s a candid discussion about resilience, gratitude, brotherhood, and the transformative power of both the outdoors and recovery.

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2026-06-192026-06-18

Episode 0074 Who’s on Your Throne

The Old Rucker sits down with returning guest Cody along with Chris, a man whose life journey took him from a childhood marked by abuse, years of methamphetamine addiction, and incarceration to a life grounded in faith, accountability, and recovery. Chris openly shares how he spent decades as a high functioning addict, the events that ultimately led to his imprisonment, and the pivotal spiritual awakening that transformed his perspective while behind bars. Through candid discussion, he explores the power of surrender, personal responsibility, biblical study, and recovery programs in helping him rebuild his life. This episode is a powerful testament to redemption, resilience, and the possibility of lasting change when a person chooses to confront their past and embrace a new path forward.

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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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2026-05-012026-04-30

Episode 0067 Greg’s Journey

In this episode, Greg sits down with The Old Rucker to share his journey from early addiction and chaos to stability, purpose, and faith driven recovery. From drinking as a child and battling substance abuse for decades to reaching a breaking point that forced change, Greg walks through the hard truths of addiction and the discipline required to rebuild a life. Now five years sober, he reflects on restoring relationships with his children, building thriving businesses, and stepping into ministry all rooted in accountability, spiritual growth, and community support. This episode offers a grounded look at what recovery actually requires and what’s possible when someone fully commits to change.

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

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2026-02-272026-02-26

Episode 0058 Tribe OpenMic Truths

The Tribe breaks down Andrea H.’s Five Things to Know About Working the Twelve Steps… challenging “brutal honesty,” redefining surrender, and exposing the difference between surface level recovery and true emotional accountability. Through personal stories of relapse, grief, ego, and redemption, the crew makes one thing clear: insight without action is useless, surrender is strength, and real growth begins when the Steps stop being something you do and become who you are. If you’re tired of checklist recovery and ready to live it, this one’s for you.

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2026-02-202026-02-19

Episode 0057 BobF’s Journey – ESH

This week Bob sits down with longtime friend “Mustache Bob” for a raw and revealing conversation about childhood adversity, early addiction, Peace Corps chaos in Liberia, and the hard earned lessons of relapse and redemption. After 18 years sober and a devastating slip, Bob found deeper recovery by fully working the steps, confronting long buried anger and ego, and rebuilding his life through humility and service. His story is a powerful reminder that sobriety isn’t just about not drinking, it’s about becoming willing to change, making amends, and walking a spiritual path one honest day at a time.

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2026-02-062026-02-05

Episode 0055 Joel B’s Journey – ESH

Joel’s story is a blunt reminder that rock bottom doesn’t always involve handcuffs or headlines. In this episode, Joel opens up about childhood trauma, addiction, ego, control, relapse, and the moment his internal voice shifted from self hatred to hope. He shares how detox, honesty, service work, music, and community, especially Bridging the Gap, became the foundation of his recovery. This episode explores shame, guilt, faith without dogma, the danger of isolation, and why “the only thing waiting in the comfort zone is alcoholism.” If you’re new to recovery, stuck in the middle, or questioning whether change is possible, Joel’s experience offers a grounded, lived example of how growth happens one honest step at a time.

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