Sean, Mike and Paul get into the topic of loyalty—for people, for brands, for recovery programs and everything in between. (This episode also boasts references to Boxcar Willie and "Toy Story," so it can&apos;t be all bad.) Artists include Randy Newman, Miya Folick, R.E.M. and Local Natives.(Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

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Loyalty

"I&apos;m an alcoholic and an addict and I unleashed the monster. I didn&apos;t realize how severe the consequences of that would be." Co-host Mike Verlie returns to the show—and to recovery. Mike shares a bit of his journey over the past few months as well as his hopes for the future. Artists in this episode include Lucy Dacus, Gaz Coombes and Daft Punk.(Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

Mike Returns!

By far, this is our happiest, bounciest and most upbeat collection of music in one episode. That&apos;s because we&apos;re talking about "the pink cloud" in addiction recovery—the temporary sense of euphoria, hope and well-being that occurs during very early sobriety. Artists this time around include Phantom Planet, Gotye, Phoenix, The Rural Alberta Advantage, Florence + The Machine and Jessica Lea Mayfield. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

The Pink Cloud

Instant gratification is one of the hallmarks of suffering from addiction⁠—the soulless chase of a short-term high without thinking through the long-term consequences. Sean and Paul talk about self-control, impulse purchases, patience and focusing on the big picture. Artists include Now, Now, Bat for Lashes, Arcade Fire, Saint Motel, The Beach Boys, and Sylvan Esso. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

Instant Gratification

When you&apos;re in addiction recovery, it&apos;s easy to beat yourself up for the things that you did. But it&apos;s how you move past your bad decisions and forgive yourself that truly defines your future. In this episode, Sean and Paul talk about letting go of the past, awkward moments, dwelling on mistakes and pushing forward. Artists include Metronomy, Mr. Little Jeans, Fruit Bats and Teenage Priest. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

Beating Yourself Up

If you&apos;re struggling with alcoholism and addiction, you know how cruel sleep can be. Likewise, if you&apos;re struggling with sobriety, you know just how cruel sleep can be, too. There&apos;s no happy medium. Many routines over many years have to be built. Paul has had a contentious, ugly relationship with sleep for nearly six years after getting sober. In this episode, Sean and Paul discuss sleep habits, dream imagery in songs, and Paul&apos;s addiction to Ambien. They also share songs by Hey Ocean!, Youth Lagoon, M83 and Explosions in the Sky.(Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

You're Getting Very Sleepy...

This week, we discuss the complicated, thorny and entirely unofficial “Step 13” in 12-step programs: the common phenomenon of long-timers preying romantically upon short-timers. It’s an episode about protecting yourself against vulnerability and recognizing whom to trust in recovery. With the help of our frequent guest Adam, we offer some solutions and strategies for navigating this minefield. We also share songs by Air Traffic Controller, little hurricane, Hellogoodbye, and Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

Beware the 13th Step

In the final episode of the 12-step project, Sean and Paul discuss how to give back, removing obsessions in your life, and the art of living your best life. Artists include Vacationer, Poolside, Public Service Broadcasting, Dylan LeBlanc and Rex Orange County. (Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.)

Step 12: "...We Tried to Carry This Message..."

Paul and Sean discuss how to "fake it until you make it" in recovery, meditation, higher powers, sensory deprivation tanks and the time Sean got locked in the record-album archives by a vengeful Paul. Artists include Lana Del Rey, Washed Out, Japanese Breakfast and The Japanese House.(Drop the Needle does not own or claim ownership of any music used in this podcast. All rights go to original owner.) 

Step 11: "Sought Through Prayer and Meditation..."

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