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

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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.

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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!

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outro music: 'Hevea Sap' by Spinitch

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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 Pussy 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]

CONTENT WARNING: There are some intense descriptions of violence.

A story from the new book of horror short stories "You Are Not Alone." Available in paperback and e-book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Alone-Stories/dp/B0FT8LJJHD/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title?

If you want to check it out first or don't want to buy it from Amazon for financial or ideological reasons, totally understandable, like my first book, I offer a free PDF copy. Just request one at [email protected]

If you do get it from Amazon (or even if you don't honestly) and you like the book, please Rate and Review if you can, it is greatly appreciated!

"You Are Not Alone" a horror anthology by David Icenogle

Book Description: A home invasion is interrupted by the supernatural, an affair may cost a husband more than his marriage, a visit to the psych ward descends into mayhem, an experiment might be a window to the extraterrestrial, a police interrogation blurs the line between predator and prey, an insomniac fears his past has come back for revenge, a hidden journal entry could reveal a life-shattering secret, a therapy session turns sinister, a mother gets literally face-to-face with every parent's worst nightmare, and reconnecting with an old friend may become a fate worse than death. These ten stories not only explore the elements of horror but proposes the idea that maybe the scariest place on earth is our own mind.

To buy, here is the Amazon link (Ratings and Reviews are super, super helpful. I would appreciate it tremendously and will tell you where the treasure is)

https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Alone-Stories/dp/B0FT8LJJHD/ref=monarch_sidesheet_title

As mentioned, whether financial or idealogical or you want to check it out first, a free PDF copy is offered. Just send an email request to: [email protected]

Tabitha, who we interviewed almost two years ago, returns to the shoeless shed to discuss her recovery and sobriety, as well as her new career as a youth counselor helping troubled teens - turning her suffering into compassion and care for others.

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/