
Built By The Red Stick
Built By The Red Stick Podcast brings you real, sometimes controversial but much needed conversations. We bring you special guests each week to tackle the hard truths about the effects of drugs, alcohol, etc.
Produced by Rhea Media Group, LLC
Episodes
42 episodes
Episode 49 | Comedic Relief | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Michael Oakley and Ronnie LeDuff welcome back Brandon Bruffet, Baton Rouge comedian and advocate, for another powerful and inspiring conversation. Brandon shares what’s changed since his ...
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Episode 49
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Episode 48 | Welcome Back | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, Ronnie LeDuff and Michael Oakley reunite to dive deep into the ongoing journey of addiction recovery. With both hosts back together, they share fresh perspectives on the challenges and victorie...
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Episode 48
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Episode 47 | Chaos to Confidence | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, host Ronnie LeDuff sits down for a raw and meaningful conversation with someone who’s walked alongside him for years—his daughter, Nya.Nya has never struggled with addiction herself, bu...
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Episode 46 | Breathe | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In this episode of the Addiction Recovery Podcast, host Ronnie LeDuff welcomes back friend and powerhouse guest Greg Greer. Greg is no stranger to Built By The Red Stick—and his return brings even deeper insight into the ongoing journey of reco...
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Episode 47
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Episode 45 | Echoes of Recovery | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 45 the Addiction Recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Mike Echols, the powerful voice behind Each 1 Reach 1. Mike is a man of impact—deeply committed to helping those in addiction recovery reclai...
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Episode 44 | Free Therapy | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 44 of the Addiction Recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff welcomes Sam Hatchet, a dedicated recovery counselor who has spent years walking alongside individuals as they fight to reclaim their lives from ad...
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Episode 43 | 4th Quarter Pressure | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 43 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Tyrus Thomas, former NBA power forward and Baton Rouge native, for a heartfelt conversation about the impact of addiction on families and ...
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Episode 43
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Episode 42 | Rhea of Sunshine | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 42 of the addiction recovery podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff sits down with Ken Rhea, the man behind the scenes helping bring this podcast to life every week. Ken has spent years working with individua...
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Episode 41 | Break De Curse | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 41 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, host Ronnie Leduff welcomes Joe Scott, a Baton Rouge-based independent rapper and songwriter whose journey from personal loss to musical success offers a compelling narrati...
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Episode 40 | Laugh, Love, Pray | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 40 of the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie Leduff sits down with Brandon Bruffet, a Baton Rouge-based comedian with a powerful story of resilience, redemption, and laughter through the pain. Brandon opens up ...
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Episode 40
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Episode 39 | A Journey to Peace | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
In Episode 39 of Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley welcome Dan Gilmer, a dedicated addiction recovery professional from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dan serves as the Director of Clinical Outre...
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Episode 38 | Veteran of the Game | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
Welcome back to Built By The Red Stick! In Episode 38, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley are honored to welcome Abe Slocum, a U.S. Navy veteran and real estate professional based in Louisiana.Abe's journey is one of resilience and ...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37 | Built by the 3 1 Great! | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
Welcome back to the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick! In Episode 37, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley are thrilled to welcome a special guest: Dominique Teasley, a dedicated addiction counselor from Cheneyville, Louisiana...
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Episode 37
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Episode 36 | Time Changes Everything | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
Welcome back to Built By The Red Stick! While we’re working on bringing in an exciting guest, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley are keeping the conversation going with a deep dive into how time changes everything in addiction recovery....
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Episode 35 | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast | Change Starts with You
Addiction Recovery is not easy and we welcome you back to Built By The Red Stick! In this episode, hosts Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley dive into the power of personal transformation in addiction recovery. Real change doesn’t happen overnight...
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Episode 34 | The Flu Game | Built by The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
Addiction Recovery takes center stage in this episode of the Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast. Hosted by Michael and Ronnie, this episode dives into the realities of the addiction recovery journey. Although Ronnie is battling t...
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Episode 33 | Judgement Free Zone | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Podcast Built By The Red Stick! We’re your hosts, Ronnie Leduff and Michael Oakley, and we’re here to talk about real-life struggles, real recovery, and everything in between. Addiction recovery is a journey, a...
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Episode 32 | Sculpting a Purpose | Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
On this episode of Built By The Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast, we sit down with @OFFICIALPERCYKTV An incredibly talented rapper who turned his life around to become a dedicated bodybuilder. Percy opens up about his past, the strugg...
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Episode 31 | Recovery is Possible w/ Katie Garn | Built by the Red Stick Addiction Recovery Podcast
Welcome to Built by the Red Stick, an addiction recovery podcast hosted by Ronnie and Michael. Each week, they bring listeners authentic, heartfelt conversations about the recovery journey and the challenges of overcoming addiction. In this epi...
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Episode 30 | From Super Bowl to Rehab | Built By The Red Stick
This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Our special guest, Luke Lawton, former Super Bowl participant and ex-Indianapolis Colts & Oakland Raiders player, opens up about his incredible journey from the high of playing in the biggest game ...
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Episode 30
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Episode 29 | Politically Correct | Built By The Red Stick
On this episode of the politically correct Built By The Red Stick, Ronnie and Michael find themselves comfortably ensconced in their warm studio while the winter storm rages outside in Louisiana. From this cozy perch, they dive into a discussio...
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Episode 28 | The Doctor's Opinion | Built By The Red Stick
On this episode of Built By the Red Stick, Michael and Ronnie are joined by Dr. Abdul Majid Khan, a seasoned psychiatrist with deep roots in Southeast Louisiana. Dr. Khan shares his extensive experience in psychiatric care, offering insights in...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27 | In Plain Sight | Built By the Red Stick
Welcome to Episode 27 of Built By The Red Stick! In this powerful episode, your hosts Michael and Ronnie sit down with the amazing Joi Plain, a dedicated social work professional with over 15 years of experience in addiction recovery and social...
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Episode 26 | New Year Same Us | Built By The Red Stick
Welcome to another episode of Built by the Red Stick — "New Year, Same Us"! In this episode, we dive into the challenges the holidays can bring for those in recovery, but with a positive and uplifting twist. We reflect on the struggles and cele...
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Episode 25 | A Christmas Special | Built By The Red Stick
Hey everyone, it's Ronnie and Michael here, your hosts of Built by the Red Stick! For this special Christmas episode, we're excited to share something new with you all – our brand-new theme song is now available on Spotify along with all other ...
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