Best Social Static Podcasts (2026)

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Breaking the Sound Barrier

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanWe’ve been writing this weekly column for close to 20 years. This one will be our last syndicated by King Features. We have aspired to stay true to this column’s original intent, to “break the sound barrier,” highlighting voices excluded from the corporate media, covering the movements that drive change, and holding t…

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CBS 60 Minutes Censorship Rings Another Alarm, Warning of Corporate Media’s Threat to Democracy

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanThis week, we learned another lesson about how corporate media consolidation corrupts democracy. A story on President Donald Trump’s mass deportation of shackled Venezuelan men to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison was to air on CBS’s flagship news magazine, “60 Minutes.” The segment was spiked by CBS’ newly-install…

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For Some Brown University Students, This Was Their Second School Shooting

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanOn Saturday afternoon, December 13th, a gunman entered a Brown University classroom in Providence, Rhode Island, and started firing. He killed two students and injured nine, then escaped. By Thursday night, authorities had located the body of the shooter in New Hampshire, dead by apparent suicide.According to the Gun …

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From Rosa Parks to National Parks: Trump's Racism and Bigotry Demand Resistance

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanThis month marks the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. Her courageous act triggered the historic Montgomery bus boycott, launched the career of a young preacher named Martin Luther King, Jr., and changed the world. Remarkable events…

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The future of autonomous coding, from a coding expert's perspective 18:35

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Explore how autonomous medical coding and AI are reshaping healthcare. Learn strategies to boost efficiency, accuracy, and address coder shortages.

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[EP 28] - Consent, Kink, and Community. - A Talk with NCSF (National Coalition for Sexual Freedom) 1:05:04

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode of The Real Swing, we sit down with the Founder and Executive Director of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF), Susan Wright. NCSF is the leading organization advocating for consent, privacy rights, and freedom of expression within the lifestyle and kink communities. We dive i…

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Secretary-on-the-Defensive Pete Hegseth's Dept. of War (Crimes)

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims he had nothing to do with killing two survivors clinging to the wreckage of their boat following U.S. missile strikes on September 2. The first strike killed most of the 11 people on board. The Washington Post, citing multiple unnamed sources, reported two people survived, and the…

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COP30's Three F-Words: Failure on Fossil Fuels

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanThe United Nations’ COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, known as “the Amazon COP,” wrapped on November 22nd. Powerful petrostates and large polluting nations succeeded in blocking inclusion of a roadmap away from fossil fuels in the summit’s concluding agreement. COP30 is the 30th “Conference of Parties” to the Uni…

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[EP 27] - Fantasy Fest 2025! 49:23

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode we’re taking you back to the heart of Key West’s most outrageous celebration—Fantasy Fest! From body paint to dive bars, we dive into the unforgettable moments that made our trip one for the books. We recap the electric energy of Duval Street, the back-to-back parties that blurred the lin…

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Using data to transform outpatient care 15:56

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Learn how health systems can leverage data-driven insights to improve outpatient care quality and real-time risk awareness to transform the patient experience.

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COP30 in the Amazon and the Hope of Indigenous Leadership

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanBELÉM, BRAZIL–The Amazon rainforest, often described as the lungs of the planet, is teeming with life. Thousands of Amazonian land defenders, both Indigenous people and their allies, have traveled to the tropical city of Belém, Brazil, the gateway to the Amazon, carrying their message that the rainforest is at a tippi…

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Adelante, Adelita

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanAdelita Grijalva was finally sworn in to the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, after being blocked from her duly-elected role by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson for 50 days, denying Congressional representation to Grijalva’s 800,000-plus constituents in southern Arizona. Johnson, it seemed, was far more …

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Zohran Mamdani, Eugene V. Debs, and the Dawn

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanZohran Mamdani made history, winning the race to be the next mayor of New York City. The Democratic socialist is the first Muslim and the first person of South Asian descent elected to lead the largest city in the United States. At 34 years old, he is the youngest elected to the office in over a century. His meteoric …

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Contemporary perspectives on social and structural determinants of health 26:02

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In this podcast, Michelle Badore and Patricia Saleeby explore the critical role of social and structural drivers of health (SDoH) in shaping health outcomes.

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Speaker Johnson: Seat Adelita Grijalva Now!

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanAs the United States government shutdown marks its fifth week, approaching the record 35-day shutdown set back in 2018-19, unleashing a worsening cascade of hardship, one explanation for the shutdown comes from long-time Republican strategist turned Never Trump activist Stuart Stevens of the Lincoln Project, speaking …

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Trump's Demolition, from the East Wing to Western Democracy

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanIn the 1979 slasher film, “When A Stranger Calls,” a babysitter getting threatening phone calls is alerted by the police, “We’ve traced the call. It’s coming from within the house.” Well, life is imitating art in Washington, DC, as the White House itself is under attack – in this case, too, the perpetrator is inside t…

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Too Many Palestinian (and Certain Israeli) Voices Are Excluded from the U.S. Media

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanThe bombing has stopped in Gaza. Palestinians there, still waiting for the food and other aid to reach them, are now sifting through the rubble of their homes seeking their dead. In Israel, twenty families reunited with their loved ones who endured two years of captivity in Gaza following October 7th, 2023. Their pain…

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Trump's Orwellian Militarization of American Cities

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By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan“Two plus two equals five.” That this is false would be apparent to most first graders. Yet this is, in effect, what President Donald Trump wants us to believe when he tells us that the United States is in the midst of an “insurrection” and that there is an “invasion from within” that requires US troops to quell. Of c…

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Stepping stones to autonomous coding 13:33

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Podcast episode on autonomous coding and how AI is not just supporting coders, but mirroring human decision-making to deliver accurate, confident codes ready for billing—no human review required.

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[EP 26] - Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes of "Secret Sinsations" hotel takeovers. 1:12:21

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Click here to text us a comment or question! Get ready for a Sinsational conversation! In this episode, we sit down with the powerhouse couple behind Secret Sinsations, the creators of some of the hottest hotel takeovers in the lifestyle scene. We talk about how it all began, what really goes into throwing a sexy, unforgettable weekend, and the sec…

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Trump's Attack on Free Speech and One Federal Judge's Fiery Rebuke

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanJudge William Young of the Federal District Court in Boston is a Reagan appointee who has been on the bench for 47 years. Last June, he received a threatening postcard. Handwritten in all caps, it read, “TRUMP HAS PARDONS AND TANKS…WHAT DO YOU HAVE?” The date is significant: June 19th was just five days after Trump’s …

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Understanding Forgiveness As A Path To Healing And Freedom 51:30

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Forgiveness is more than letting go—it’s a powerful path to freedom, healing, and love. Bill Courtright and Eddie Reece dive deep into the meaning of forgiveness, exploring why holding onto anger and hurt only harms ourselves and how true release begins within. Eddie, drawing on his work as a psychotherapist, explains why forgiveness isn’t dependen…

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Palestinian Statehood and the Race to Stop the Gaza Genocide

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By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan“Let’s be clear, statehood for the Palestinians is a right, not a reward.”So said United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, addressing the General Assembly’s meeting on the two-state solution in Israel/Palestine.This week, ten more nations have recognized the Palestinian State: the United Kingdom, Canada, Aus…

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Why Satisfaction Is Elusive—And How To Find Ease Instead 54:18

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Why do we struggle to feel truly satisfied? In this episode, Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright explore why "complete satisfaction" often feels elusive and how cultural expectations set us up for disappointment. Eddie challenges the myth that constant happiness is the goal, emphasizing instead the value of embracing the full spectrum of human emotions…

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Robert Redford: The Actor and the Activist

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By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan“Follow the money.”That is one of the most legendary lines ever from a Hollywood movie, spoken by Hal Holbrook in the role of “Deep Throat,” a Nixon administration whistleblower in “All the President’s Men.”Deep Throat secretly met with reporter Bob Woodward of The Washington Post, advising Woodward as he investigated…

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Exploring the true definition of value in healthcare 15:04

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What does "value" really mean in healthcare– and who gets to define it? In this episode, Dr. Dimitri Dimitroyannis unpacks how patient-centered outcomes can reshape care delivery. He shares how standardized outcome tracking, technology and empathy are driving a shift from volume to value and gives real-world examples of how care is evolving to prio…

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From Suppression To Emotional Expression: Finding Your True Voice 43:16

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What does it mean to truly express your emotions in a healthy way? In this episode, Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright unpack the concept of emotional expression in both therapy and everyday behavior. Eddie defines it as “the right emotion at the right time to the right degree, without beating yourself up,” and explores how suppression, misrepresentat…

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Charlie Kirk, Col. Kurtz, and Donald Trump's Heart of Darkness

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanThe assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday sent shockwaves across the country and around the world, not only through its raw violence, with a single, deadly sniper shot, but as a hallmark of worsening political divisions wracking the United States. President Donald Trump could and sho…

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Anxiety Explained: Fight, Flight, Freeze—and How to Reset Your System 53:36

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Anxiety isn’t just “worrying too much”—it’s the nervous system on high alert, constantly scanning for threats both real and imagined. Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright break down how the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems shape our experience of fear, stress, and calm. From everyday triggers like a messy dishwasher to overwhelming rumination tha…

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[EP 25] - Dirty Little Secrets 56:56

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode, we put ourselves in the hot seat and dive into a swinger couples questionnaire. From guilty pleasures to secret fantasies, we peel back the layers and reveal what really turns us on, what pushes our limits, and what keeps the spark alive. It’s playful, a little naughty, and full of hones…

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Donald Trump's Losing Streak

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanDonald Trump is on a losing streak this week. Just look at the latest judicial decisions challenging his policies, from mass deportations to tariffs to his troop deployments to US cities. The courts are proving to be a significant check on Trump’s thirst for absolute power.These cases illustrate the point:ImmigrationO…

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[EP 24] - Our escape to Oasis Aqualounge - Toronto's sexiest playground. 57:04

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode, we take you along for our unforgettable trip to Oasis Aqualounge, Toronto’s world-famous lifestyle club. From the rooftop pool to the playrooms, we share our first-hand experiences, the vibe of the space, and what makes this venue such a bucket-list destination for those in the lifestyle…

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20 Years Later, the Lessons of Hurricane Katrina Go Unheeded

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanIt’s been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29th, 2005, breaching New Orleans’ protective levees, unleashing unprecedented destruction. It was one of the deadliest natural disasters in US history, killing over 1,800 people, mostly poor residents of New Orleans’ historic Black neighborhoods. Katr…

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How Fantasy Shapes Our Lives, Part 2 33:33

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Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of fantasy and its profound impact on our lives. Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright explore the connection between fantasy, reality, and emotional well-being. Discover how fantasy shapes our narratives, from childhood dreams to the dynamics of groups. Uncover how groupthink and tribalism can distort our p…

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Quotes Of Inspiration Part 2 49:15

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Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright continue their conversation about inspiring quotes, this time diving deep into the words of wisdom of different people from all walks of life. They discuss the rewards of facing fear head-on and being comfortable with pain. They reflect on the wisdom gained through hardships and the right way to confront problems to …

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On The Smithsonian and Slavery: Trump's Whitewashing of History

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By Amy Goodman & Denis MoynihanOn Tuesday, President Trump attacked the narrative long taught in US schools and documented in museums, about the abhorrent, centuries-long practice of slavery. He focused on The Smithsonian Institution, the world-renowned center of learning and culture based in Washington, DC.Trump wrote on his social media platform,…

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Autonomous coding: Change management and empowerment 17:41

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AI is revolutionizing medical coding—automating workflows so coders can focus on complex cases, denials prevention, and better patient outcomes.

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Quotes Of Inspiration Part 1 30:23

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In this first part of their discussion about inspiring quotes, Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright dissect the words of wisdom from Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. Together, they explore how to achieve true joy in life by understanding your purpose, living for others, and making a real difference one interaction at a time. They also unpack the po…

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The Psychology Of Change Aversion: Navigating Disruption With Ease 42:46

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Change: the only constant in life, yet why does it feel like the biggest disruptor to our daily peace? In this episode, Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright delve deep into the psychology of change aversion, exploring why even small disruptions can throw us off balance. Eddie breaks down the survival mechanisms that drive our need for predictability and…

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Never Enough: The Psychology Of Striving 53:23

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Feeling an insatiable drive to be better, do more, and achieve greatness? This week on The Couch Trip, join Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright as they dive deep into the concept of striving. Why do we relentlessly pursue an ideal self, whether it's in performance, intellect, or relationships? From the Olympic stage to the everyday grind, they explore …

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[EP 23] - Behind the scenes with Serenity Cox. Hotwife to Hollywood vixen in...3..2..1..... 1:12:16

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode, we sit down with the stunning and candid Serenity Cox for an intimate conversation you won't want to miss. She opens up about her life before entering the adult film industry, giving us a glimpse into who she was before the spotlight. We also dive into how she and her husband discovered …

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What’s Missing In A Modern American Family 56:58

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The modern American family is facing a reality where they are funneled into two ways of thinking: chasing after an impossible ideal or living with their flaws and learning from them. Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright discuss how the basic unit of society should handle the pressures of the contemporary world without being drowned in perfectionism and …

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Shame: Why We Feel It And How To Break Free 41:30

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What if the biggest barrier to your freedom isn't what you do, but how you feel about who you are? Hey, ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to this week's episode of The Couch Trip with Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright. Today, they dive deep into a topic that touches every single one of us – often in ways we don't even realize. For the next 45 minute…

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[EP 22] - Unpacking Naughty N'awlins '25 - Our last day at Naughty and some final thoughts. 1:04:10

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode we recap our last day at Naughty N'awlins 2025. We have unpacked and began to decompress from an amazing, fun filled week. We give our overall final thoughts on our first trip to Naughty, along with some emotional moments we experienced during our trip. Would we do it again? How does it c…

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Addiction & You: Understanding Triggers, Rewards, and a 90-Day Experiment 46:52

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Is your twice-daily vacuuming a simple routine, or… something more? This week, Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright tackle the surprisingly complex world of addiction. They're not just talking about drugs and alcohol; they're diving into the less-obvious habits, like workaholism or endless social media scrolling, that might be serving as "flight respons…

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[EP 21] - Naughty N'awlins Day 3 and 4 29:15

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Click here to text us a comment or question! Welcome back to "part 2" of our Naughty N'awlins 2025 recap! It's the last official day of Naughty, but before we head out for the festivities we want to update you what we have been up to the past 48 hours! In this episode we update our first time to Naughty with a dive in days 3 and 4. We are having an…

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[EP 20] - Naughty N'awlins Day 1 and 2.... 29:50

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode we come to you live from Naughty in 'Nawlins to talk about our first official day here! Great food, new friends, topped off with a lot of sexy fun! Want to attend Naughty N'awlins 2026? Click HERE to book with us! You also help support the show at no additional cost to you! Don't forget t…

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Beyond The Couch: Eddie Reece's Awakening - Finding His Path After Detours (Part 2) 46:59

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Picking up right where they left off, Eddie Reece and Bill Courtright dive deeper into Eddie’s story in part two of this revealing episode. Join them as they traverse the winding path from the mid-90s to the present, exploring the experiences that molded Eddie’s unique approach to therapy. Expect candid reflections on Air Force days, bartending nig…

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[EP 19] - Let's get Naughty in N'awlins! 48:50

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Click here to text us a comment or question! In this episode we talk about our last minute decision to attend Naughty in 'Nawlins 2025! We talk about some of the parties, events, and experiences that will be available at this year. Want to attend Naughty N'awlins 2026? Click HERE to book with us! You also help support the show at no additional cost…

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Beyond The Couch: Eddie Reece's Heartfelt Journey Of Overcoming And Understanding (Part 1) 51:46

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What story lies behind the therapist sharing insights from the couch? In this episode, Bill Courtright takes a step back from the usual advice and sits down with his co-host, Eddie Reece, for an intimate conversation about Eddie’s life story and the experiences that shaped him. This isn't just small talk; we're tracing Eddie's path from growing up …