In this episode, we discuss Step 4 and the process of creating a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Artists include Mal Blum, Michael Penn, Radical Face, Tristen, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, and TV Girl.

Also, we've been nominated for Best Music Podcast for the 2019 Columbus Podcast Awards. If you don't mind showing us a little love, go to https://www.columbuspodcastawards.com/nominations and throw us a vote! It takes two seconds. Thank you! We're humbled and honored by the nom.

(Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

Step 4: "Made a Searching and Fearless Moral Inventory..."

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

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Music

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

Self-Improvement

Music Commentary

This early episode is the first of several that were only briefly available before they vanished due to a server crash (or Paul's ineptitude...)

Regardless, they've all been re-discovered, dusted off, freshened up, and re-released for your listening pleasure. First up: Sean's great topic about the act of apologizing and/or asking for forgiveness in recovery.

“Daniel,” Olentangy John  
“Begin By Letting Go,” Etherwood 
“The Way Things Are,” Fiona Apple
“The Traitor,” Sea Wolf
“Hold Me Now,” Thompson Twins
“Walking Home,” Serenades
“Crawling Back to You,” Tom Petty

This podcast does not claim ownership or copyright of any of the media included. 



Apologies & Forgiveness [Lost Episode #1]

Whether you subscribe to the 12 steps of AA, or you can't stand the thought of "The Rooms" at all, this episode has something for everyone. It was the first episode in our ambitious, rocky trek through all 12 that forever changed the podcast. Given the subject matter, Mike and Paul rolled solo in this one. 

Songs include:"Broken," lovelytheband"I Wanna Get Better," Bleachers"You Only Live Twice," Coldplay"Please Don't Die," Father John MistyThis podcast does not claim ownership over any of the media included. 

Admitting That We're Powerless

Joined by guest Jen Hoening, the gang explores their different breaking points on stage during a live episode, recorded at the Columbus Podcast Festival. 

Breaking Points (Recorded Live @ The Columbus, Ohio Podcast Festival)

Guest: Jason Lichtenberger 

Songs in order of appearance:“Nobody to Blame” - Chris Stapleton (Jason's choice)“ABC 123” - Tune-Yards (Sean's choice)“Everybody Wants to Rule the World" - Tears for Fears (Paul's choice)“Bad Bad Leroy Brown” - Jim Croce (Jason's choice)“Bad Blood” - Ryan Adams (Paul's choice)“Ride” - niko+ & Clans (Sean's choice)“Chateau Lobby #4" - Father John Misty (Paul's choice)“Ruins” - First Aid Kit (Sean's choice)This show does not claim copyright to any of the media included in this episode. 

Step 4: "Made a Searching and Fearless Moral Inventory..."

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