Guest: Denise Bridges/r & Chris Rooke
Child of Mercy Band
Denise was originally trained as an Opera singer, but she finally found her niche as a contemporary Christian artist and song writer.
Child of Mercy was nominated for "Artist of the year" in the 3rd annual "Momentum Awards.
Guest: Otis Coen / Recovery Fest 2009
The Monty'man interviews Recovery Recording Artist Otis Coen.
Opening for bands “Tribute to Led Zeppelin”, COENcidence was our name,and we opened shows for: Pat Travers, Three Dog Night, Buddy Miles, CanedHeat, Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, Les Dudek, Robin Trower, The Medflys, Hot Tuna, Nova, The Tubes, Mahogany Rush,and many others.
Guest: Rachel Resnick
Is the author of Love Junkie. She has published articles, essays, and celebrity-profile cover stories in the Los Angeles Times, Marie Claire, Women's Health, and BlackBook. She is a contributing editor at Tin House magazin. Her essays and stories have also appeared in the anthologies What Was I Thinking?, Stricken, The Time of My Life, Damage Control, The Dictionary of Failed Relationships, The Best American Erotica 2004, Women on the Edge, L.A. Shorts,
and Absolute Disaster.
Guest: Steve Green
Steve has been an active member of his recovery fellowship for some time now and is an extremely talented individual.
The Monty'man visits with Steve in this interview that shares Steve's story of experience, strength and hope.
Also featured is Steve's music.
Steve will be performing at this years 12 Step Music Fest in the Beautiful Florida Keys
Debut of Our Brand New Show
This week on The Coffee Experiment The Monty'man, Ed D. & Wadeo Coffey cover a varity of issues including Internet Porn Addiction.
Many addicts and alcholics are cross addicted in this area. Is there help?
Also, Can a Person Be Kicked Out of A.A.?
Based a true story the boys talk about an uncomfortable issue.
Guest: Tommy Dudley aka the Blues Buddha
is a rough and tumble blues vocalist who, in his own words, has picked up stylistic influences from people he admires and mixes them into his own musical gumbo. "The Blues is about survival. That's why it doesn't die
Wearing Masks in Recovery
We come into the rooms of recovery with a variety of masks on.
For the most part they are constructed out of fear. Fear of rejection, fear of being vulnerable, fear of fear. It can be a form of "Look-Good" or even "Look-Bad."
The Monty'man and Wadeo share some of their masks and ask, what mask did you wear or still do? Also some AA trivia and fun.
Guest: Music Dave
Monty interviews Music Dave from Anchorage Alaska. A singer, songwriter and brother in recovery.
Dave share the Resentment Song and Jesus Wore Dreadlocks.
Great songs from a devoted gentleman of recovery.
Guest: Dr. Michael Stein
Dr. Michael Stein treats ordinary ailments such as heart failure and headaches, and cares for people in the throes of addiction. Stein is also a novelist and Brown University professor of medicine and community health. His latest work combines those pursuits in the true story of one woman's fight to live the life she lost to addiction.
Monty Spills His Peach Smoothie
Yes, the Monty'man makes a mess of things as the show unfolds into a more serious side as the guys talk about the rights and responsibility of people in recovery to share their experience, strength and hope regardless how crazy it may sound. Monty and Wade share on last Friday's interview with Hell's Angle Jay Humphries
Guest: Mike Hodges President of Teen Challenge USA
Teen Challenge, the most successful addiction recovery program in the world. Mike Hodges serves as president of the organization, which was founded by Times Square Church pastor David Wilkerson author of the "Cross and the Switchblade
Checking Out the 12 Step Music Fest
Monty and Wadeo listen to sound bites taken from the 2009 12 Step Music fest that Monty has just returned from.
Check out a sober travel agency, a sober dating site and more.
Can We Have Fun in Recovery?
When your new in recovery you may not know how
to have fun. Let us reassure you that your day will come.
You will learn the art of enjoying your self clean and sober in ways you never thought possible.
Guest: Ken Orr Recording Artist & Brother in Recovery
The extremely talented musician and songwriter shares his story of experience, strength and hope. Listen to some of his songs played on a most beautiful 12 string guitar.
Ken has a passion for people and a dedication for God that many are searching for.
Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone.
The only condition is that he trust God and clean house. pg 98 Alcoholis Anonymous
12 Stupid Things that Mess Up the Holidays
Monty & Wadeo share Dr. Allen Berger's 12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery. Better tune in before you lose it at the Thanksgiving table.
Guest: The Incredible Story of GiGi
Working on the set of HBO's Documentary "Addiction" GiGi has a story to tell that opens the eyes of those who listen.
Also Women's World, Entertainment and others tell her story of how she was fired for telling the truth.
Relapse
Monty and Wade welcome a brother in recovery. Cecil is a chronic relapser and just wants to drink like normal men. Or does he? Cecil shares his struggle to stay sober as the guys discuss the issue of relapse inspired by a listeners email.
Rabbi Shais Taub / God of Our Understanding
This is a fasinating interview filled with very interesting insight and opinions.
Practical, spiritual advice distilled from the teachings of the Chasidic masters as it relates to our recovery.
17 Year Old Logan Rainwater / Growing Up With Meth Mom
Logan is live in the studio sharing his painful but important story. Despite the fact he was cheated out of his childhood Logan has a heart of Gold & loves others.
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