Drop the Needle

Drop the Needle

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Drop the Needle episodes

  • Two Years!
    In this mini-episode, Sean, Paul & Mike reflect on two years of doing the podcast: where it started, where it is, and where it's going. More than anything, it's an episode of gratitude for all the listeners out there (like you!). Artists in this episode include Gotye, The Knife and Walk the Moon. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    26 min
  • Pride & Ego (Guest: Tommy Rutger)
    Friend of the show Tommy Rutger, who was the subject of a feature for The Fix says "silence equals death." That's why he's completely open not only about his drug-addled past but his years-long sobriety. In this episode, Rutger talks about Pride & Ego, sharing songs from artists that include Phish, Grateful Dead, Gov't Mule and Joe Walsh. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    1 hr 4 min
  • Struggle (Guest: Josh C.)
    Our guest Josh C. isn't in recovery -- he's still wrestling with substance abuse and dealing with an ever-increasing number of consequences as a result. Josh stopped by to discuss the topic of Struggle and share some songs that articulate where he's currently at mentally and physically. Artists in this episode include Soundgarden, Atmosphere, Kid Cudi, Radiohead and Manchester Orchestra. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    55 min
  • Authenticity (Guest: Rikki Grace)

    Rikki Grace is a professional counselor who works with clients struggling with addiction and mental health issues. More importantly, she's the counselor who treated Mike and Paul at the recovery center where they first met. For this episode, she suggested the topic of Authenticity. Musical artists include Fiona Apple, Weezer, Blind Melon, Carly Rae Jepsen and Mary Lambert. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

    Rikki has worked in inpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment and dual diagnosis programs, providing group and individual therapy for clients struggling with ​addiction and mental health issues. She has also worked in therapeutic foster care, providing some mental health services at Franklin County Corrections Center, and in private practice, working with individuals, couples, and families. She received training in Narrative Trauma Processing, and utilizes a client-centered approach in an effort to best meet the needs of each person she serves. She is currently in training to become a NARM Practitioner, specializing in treating and resolving developmental and shock trauma.

    Find Rikki online at http://www.rikkigracecounseling.com/.

    54 min
  • Breaking Points (LIVE EPISODE - Guest: Jen Hoening)
    In this special episode (recorded live at the Garden Theater, as part of the Columbus Podcast Festival), guest Jen Hoening shared the Short North Stage with Mike, Sean and Paul to discuss breaking points in recovery, practical techniques for keeping the mental wheels from flying off in everyday life, and songs that speak to keeping the chaos to a minimum. Artists in this episode include Jukebox the Ghost, Johnnyswim, Boniface, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Eels. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    55 min
  • Obsession (Guest: Cole Downs)
    One of our very best friends, Cole Downs, visited the show to introduce the topic of Obsession, which is fitting not only from a recovery perspective but because Cole is absolutely obsessed with talking about music. Artists in this episode include Sun Kil Moon, Snail Mail, Modest Mouse, Sarah McLachlan, Soccer Mommy, Forth Wanderers and Phantom Planet. Also, this week's post-episode outtake is worth listening to, if only to hear Mike quote DMX.
    (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    1 hr 11 min
  • Making Mistakes in Recovery (Guest: Amy Talbott)
    Returning guest Amy Talbott talks about making mistakes in recovery. Musical artists include Middle Kids, Drive-By Truckers, The Replacements, Yuno, and Gossip.
    (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    56 min
  • Freedom (Guest: Sean Paul Mahoney)
    Portland-based recovery writer Sean Paul Mahoney visited our show to discuss the topic of "Freedom" and how the word doesn't simply relate to drugs or alcohol. In this episode, Mahoney shares stories that are simultaneously hilarious, heartfelt and occasionally horrifying. He even made sure that all three of his song choices were as memorable and unique as he is. In addition to writing at his popular blog Seanologues, Mahoney is launching a podcast with the same name, where he talks about pop culture, music, movies, television, travel, sobriety and whatever else he feels like. It's also worth noting that Mahoney is a playwright, tweeter, critic and self-described "smartass for hire." You can follow him at Twitter (@seanpaulmahoney) or find him on Facebook. Artists in this episode include Kacey Musgraves, M83, Sister Sledge, Robyn and (you're reading this correctly) Salt-N-Pepa! Buckle up.
    (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    59 min
  • "Last Call" (Guest: Nancy Carr)
    Writer Nancy Carr ("Last Call") called from San Diego to share music that spoke to her pre-sobriety days as well as her much-cherished post-sobriety ones. In addition to discussing her popular memoir and acclaimed blog, Carr discussed her personal writing process, stepping into an AA room alone for the first time, the dark underbelly of 12-step programs, what fellowship means to her and what she hopes others will get out of reading her memoir. Artists this episode include The Grateful Dead, Eric Clapton, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, Dave Matthews Band and Jimmy Cliff. You can find Nancy's book everywhere online (https://goo.gl/uqLD6N), follow her at Twitter (@NlcarrC), or read her blog (https://lastcallblog.me/).
    (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    54 min
  • Recovery According to Mike
    In this special episode, we collect all of Mike's insights and anecdotes about recovery from the past 1.5 years' worth of episodes. If nothing else, it's aimed at helping someone in early sobriety navigate their way through the rocks and shoals of it all. Also included are four of Mike's favorite songs: (1) "Dry and Dusty" - Fever Ray; (2) "Ghost Hardware" - Burial; (3) Neon - The Knife; (4) "Something About Us" - Daft Punk
    (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)
    1 hr 7 min

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Archived episodes of "Drop the Needle," a podcast that is kinda/sorta/pretty much exactly like NPR's "All Songs Considered" for the recovery community.