Samantha first had to struggle with the ism in alcoholism, a monumental battle on its own. Then came facing the ugliness behind the mask, beginning a long journey of self realization and recovery. No one could have told her that the tools she gained in sobriety would become the only anchor strong enough to prepare … Continue reading "Episode 0045 Samantha"

In this holiday season episode, Team Cheremy leads a raw conversation with Bob, Kimberly, Joel, Sam, and joining later RedBeard about the challenges of staying sober, dealing with the stress of the holidays, family tension, loneliness, and social pressure peak. The group shares personal stories, relapse statistics, practical tools for navigating triggering gatherings, strategies for … Continue reading "Episode 0044 Holiday Message"

Bob the Old Rucker and Mandy sit down with Rhona, whose hard won journey from a painful childhood, addiction, loss, and nine heart attacks to seven years of recovery is nothing short of a gut punching miracle. Rhona shares how early family dysfunction left her searching for belonging in all the wrong places, how addiction … Continue reading "Episode 0043 Rhona"

Bob “the Old Rucker” sits down with longtime friend Sloan and Dwight to explore Sloan’s powerful story of recovery from alcoholism and meth addiction. From a chaotic childhood marked by family alcoholism to years lost in a cycle of drug use, self destruction, and near death experiences, Sloan shares how he found hope after hitting … Continue reading "Episode 0042 Sloan ESH"

This short centers around personal authenticity and recovery, using the “Three A’s” Awareness, Acceptance, and Action as a roadmap for self-improvement. Bob shares personal reflections on identity, fear of rejection, and the masks people wear to fit in. The episode mixes humor, spiritual insight, and practical steps for letting go of old habits and embracing … Continue reading "Episode 0041 Be You"

Old Rucker sits down with Jeremy and Cherie, a married couple who survived alcoholism, military service, and near destruction to become examples of resilience and partnership in sobriety. They recount meeting as teens, marrying young, and enduring years of alcohol abuse that led to emotional distance, isolation, and even violent incidents including one involving their … Continue reading "Episode 0040 Team Cheremy – Couples in Recovery"

Re-release of this episode to fix audio issues On this episode the Old Rucker sits down with guest Cheri, who shares her story of recovery, resilience, and rediscovering love and purpose after alcoholism. The episode dives into Cheri’s life her path from a turbulent childhood and early motherhood to military life, codependency, and eventual addiction. … Continue reading "Episode 0039 Cheri’s Journey (fixed)"

On this episode the Old Rucker sits down with guest Cheri, who shares her story of recovery, resilience, and rediscovering love and purpose after alcoholism. The episode dives into Cheri’s life her path from a turbulent childhood and early motherhood to military life, codependency, and eventual addiction. Through reflection and laughter, she describes how recovery … Continue reading "Episode 0039 Cheri’s Journey"

In this episode welcome back guest Ben Grimes, joined by tribe members Josh, Tony, Pat, and Jeremy, to put the program “The Breach” into action. The Breach is an eight-week workshop blending Shakespeare and military values to help veterans, first responders, and service-minded individuals process trauma and build resilience. Ben’s first episode Text Us at … Continue reading "Episode 0038 Grimes Part 2 – Post Traumatic Stress vs Post Traumatic Growth"

The Old Rucker dives into the theme of “staying in your lane” reflecting on lessons from the military, scripture, and personal experience about avoiding gossip, meddling, and unsolicited advice. Through stories of misjudgments, humility, and encounters with both busybodies and bad drivers, he emphasizes the value of minding one’s own business, practicing forgiveness, and leading … Continue reading "Episode 0037 Stay In Your Lane"

This episode of Shout Out From the Pit spotlights Ted—a veteran, businessman, and long-time member of the recovery community—whose journey from functional alcoholism to lasting sobriety is as candid as it is inspiring. With humor, humility, and raw honesty, Ted shares stories of his upbringing, struggles with alcohol and drugs, brushes with failure, and the … Continue reading "Episode 0036 Ted SLIP Sobriety Lost It’s Priority"

Mark shares a decades-long arc from early drinking through retail career moves, relapse after ~14 years dry, and eventual recovery that finally stuck once he embraced sponsorship, fellowship, and daily phone accountability. A big middle chapter covers his rare neurological condition, transverse myelitis—rapid onset paralysis, long rehab, and an eventual partial recovery—used to illustrate grit, … Continue reading "Episode 0035 Mark Transverse Myelitis"

Interview with Don Ellis, a Pentagon staffer awarded the Medal of Valor, discusses the devastation witnessed at Ground Zero, honor the sacrifices of victims, survivors, and heroes. Where were you on September 11, 2001? Text Us at 501-613-8915 Leave a voicemail 501-613-8915 Email us team@shoutoutfromthepit.com

This episode centers on the tension and interplay between joy and grief as essential human emotions. Bob the Old Rucker explores how grief is a natural response to loss, while joy is a deeper, lasting state that often gets overlooked or dismissed, especially in tough or military-hardened mindsets. Distinguish healthy grief from destructive self-pity, contrast … Continue reading "Episode 0033 Joy vs Grief"

The Tribe meets up for an open mic trivia session. Bob (“the old rucker”) is joined by Sloan, Josh, Pat, and Dwight. After opening thanks, reminders, and shoutouts, the hosts and guests dive into trivia about the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, testing each other on facts about the Big Book, its founders, and traditions, while … Continue reading "Episode 0032 Open Mic Trivia"

Bob and Jeremy sit down with David, a living archive of AA history in Arkansas. From his own recovery journey to the overlooked weight of steps 6 and 7, David unpacks the origins of AA, the Oxford Group roots, and how Sterling, Harlan, and Bud kicked things off in Little Rock with the “Approach Program.” … Continue reading "Episode 0031 David AA History in Arkansas"

Listen in as Bob the Old Rucker, Brett, and Pat grow a closer bond with Jeremy. Jeremy is husband, father, grandfather, former marine, and a very active member in recovery. He’s respected in many circles for his recovery insight and dedication to service.  Text Us at 501-613-8915 Leave a voicemail 501-613-8915 Email us team@shoutoutfromthepit.com

This is a candid, unscripted conversation between Bob and his son Mark, a licensed professional counselor, exploring overlaps and differences between therapy, counseling, and recovery work. Text Us at 501-613-8915 Leave a voicemail 501-613-8915 Email us team@shoutoutfromthepit.com

Ben Grimes is a former 82nd Airborne Ranger turned professional theatre artist and founder of Riverside Actors Theatre, shares how classical theatre—especially Shakespeare’s rhythm and language—became the unexpected framework that helped him and other veterans move out of trauma. In a wide-ranging, raw conversation with Bob (“the old rucker”), RedBeard, and Pat the Marine, Ben … Continue reading "Episode 0028 Ben Grimes – Finding Peace in the Pentameter"

In memory of Paul Text Us at 501-613-8915 Leave a voicemail 501-613-8915 Email us team@shoutoutfromthepit.com