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Call Me Donovan

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Donovan was born and raised in the deep South. In the South, you have rednecks, religion, sports, and big trucks. Donovan isn’t and doesn’t relate to any of those things. His background is in technology, and he likes to think of himself as the enemy of ignorance and stupidity. Recently, he decided to get sober… for good. This means much of Call Me Donovan (formerly DDP) will be him discussing that continuous journey with all the ups and downs that go along with it. Become a supporter of this

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25:58

Sobriety, Podcast Moves, and New Beginnings in 2024!

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/12/30

In this episode of Call Me Donovan, I share exciting updates! I kick things off by winning the men's championship in a wrestling section with my friend Sam—a great way to start the day! The big news, though, is that I'm moving the podcast over to Substack. While I have massive respect for my current hosting provider, Substack's free setup and flexibility for my other project, Tifton Talks, won me over.I delve into the evolving landscape of podcasting, touching on challenges like Podcasting 2.0 and

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10:27

Reflections and Regrets: A Personal Journey to...

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2023/12/26

In this episode of "Call Me Donovan," recorded on December 26, 2023, I open up about a personal reflection triggered by a second take of this recording. Initially, I went through the entire process—recording, editing, and finalizing show notes. But a break for lunch led to a meaningful moment with my wife as we sifted through old family photos.Among the 1,500 pictures, we stumbled upon a set from the early years of our marriage, an era of joy and youthful exuberance. However, my insensitive comment

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10:51

Uncommon Connections: Navigating Social Waters and...

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2023/12/15

In this podcast episode, I marked my 202nd day of sobriety, which was a personal win. My wife and I attended a Christmas party at a local restaurant, stepping out of our usual routine. The food was decent, but the venue's acoustics made conversation difficult.I realized I had little in common with most attendees, even those I knew. This led to some introspection about how my interests differ from the typical Southern culture and how that affects my social interactions. My wife and I often feel like

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13:40

Shaving Woes, Tech Trials, and November Reflections:...

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2023/11/30

Hey, folks! It's day 187 of my sobriety journey, and it's November 29th, almost wrapping up this month. I'm gearing up for December. Remember when I talked about having morning coffee with Donovan? Turns out, the equipment I need is pretty expensive and wouldn't arrive until late December, so I decided to hold off on that. Also, I've been dealing with this beard situation. No matter how much I try, I can't find products that soften my beard hair, and I have this habit of subconsciously picking at

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30:59

Thoughts on Thanksgiving, Suburban Living, and...

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2023/11/20

I have to be fully transparent -- I sometimes (more often than not) use ChatGPT to generate episode titles based off of the transcripts of the episode. When I fed the transcript into ChatGPT this time, this is what it gave me and it was so damn funny (at least I thought it was) that I simply had to share:How about something like "Thoughts on Thanksgiving, Suburban Living, and Finding Solace in Change"? This episode covers a lot, from the holiday season to personal reflections on life's shifts and

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6:28

Day 170 Ramblings

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/11/13

First thing - I get the date wrong, but then I talk about what I did over the weekend, the fact this is day 170 of my sober journey, and my 6-month mark will be, oddly enough, on Thanksgiving Day! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit callmedonovan.substack.com

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13:11

Deathiversary

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/11/01

In this episode, I talk about the fact that apparently "drunk me" at some point put Mom's death on my Outlook calendar. It got me thinking about the things that have changed over the last 4 years. That's what this episode is about. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit callmedonovan.substack.com

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10:33

Resolute in Sobriety: Celebrating 143 Days and Family...

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2023/10/17

In this episode of Call Me Donovan, I celebrate 143 days of sobriety on October 17th, 2023. I share that my son Tyler recently left after an extended stay, during which we spent time reorganizing and cleaning rooms in our house (among other things -- listen back to the tree cutting episode). I reflect on how our family utilizes spaces differently than traditional setups. I also mention Tyler's positive change in relation to alcohol consumption and share my own continued commitment to sobriety. I do

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11:17

Day 115 Cutting Ties

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/09/20

In this episode I talk about all the changes that have happened over the last several weeks, things I have "cut ties" with.As mentioned in the episode, here's the BEFORE and AFTER pictures of the driveway. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit callmedonovan.substack.com

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9:23

Communing With Nature

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/08/29

This is a mini-episode that has nothing to do with my sober journey. Many mornings I like to walk out of my office and down my driveway and just listen to the birds, the insects, the dogs barking in the distance. This is a recording of one such morning (recorded August 29, 2023, a Tuesday). It's a little under 10 minutes and is mostly nature sounds and me talking a bit. It was recorded on my iPhone, so if you're not interested in this episode, it won't hurt my feelings. :)Otherwise, I hope you

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16:40

Unveiling the Podcasting Wizardry: ChatGPT, Show...

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2023/08/27

In this episode, I wanted to give you a peek behind the curtain of my podcasting journey. While it's only day 92 of my sobriety, I've been in and out of podcasting since 2011, and I've learned a lot along the way.I've recently started using ChatGPT as a tool in my podcasting workflow, and it's been a game-changer. I use it to help me write my show notes and episode titles. Here's how it works:First, I use a tool called Whisper, an open-source project by OpenAI, to transcribe my podcast episodes

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25:05

Rooted in Memories: A Sober Journey Through Life's...

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2023/08/25

In this episode, I open up about my personal journey of sobriety, which recently hit a significant 90-day milestone. But this episode isn't just about celebrating sobriety; it's a deep dive into the emotional process of letting go of my childhood home, a place filled with cherished memories. I share stories of family, past relationships, and career shifts that all connect to this property. Join me as I navigate the bittersweet experience of saying goodbye to a piece of my history while staying

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12:08

Sobriety Check! The Washing Machine and The Snake

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/08/12

This isn't necessarily meant to be an epsiode on my sobriety journey, but you'll understand after you listen to it.Points: Property I inherited after Mom died; yards I have to maintain; waited too long between cuttings; limbs down from pecan trees; trying to sell the property; a snake slithers into a laundry room...The Picture ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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10:58

Day 72 Sobriety: Ride or Die

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/08/08

Day 72 of being sober. Close friendships. "Ride or Die" friendships. Male loneliness. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit callmedonovan.substack.com

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Day 65 Sobriety: This Week in Sobriety

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/08/01

Donovan celebrates 65 days of being sober; he also talks about the rebranding of DDP to Call Me Donovan; though he loved doing it, he has decided to shut down his online radio station, Radio Free Georgia; this week started off with a bang for his tech company; information about selling his old home place (it's taking a while); lawn mower issues (they never end, it seems). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

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37:46

Day 48 Sobriety: Wu Wei

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/07/15

Celebrating day 48 of sobriety, Donovan unloads some very raw information in this episode, ranging from his discovery of the practice of Wu Wei, his DUI story when he was very young (and pre-legal I might add), the struggles of a long term marriage, the struggles of health issues, and when those are resolved it might not resolve the issues that stemmed from them initially, to him being glad he’s not drinking because it helps to keep is mouth in check (most of the time - even though long term it

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12:31

Day 38 Sobriety: Happy Birthday, America!

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/07/06

NOTE: This is the audio only version of the Day 38 video -Day 38 just happened to land on July 4th this year, so here we are. Not much to report in this video other than I’m still sober, the cravings aren’t as bad (though I do have my bad days), and some thoughts on television shows, the DCEU, etc. Sorry, not sorry on that last one. 😉Let me know your thoughts by emailing ddp@magicspan.comMy twitter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with

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10:01

Day 26: A Depressing Week

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2023/06/22

Day 26 recording about my sobriety journey.Let me know your thoughts by emailing ddp@magicspan.comMy twitter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit callmedonovan.substack.com

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12:11

Day 21 Sobriety: Father’s Day

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/06/17

NOTE: This is the audio only version of the video for Day 21 –Celebrating Day 21 on Father’s Day weekend and… it’s tough. But not unmanageable and definitely not worth jumping ship over. Other discussions in this episode deal with doing laundry (I know, I’m a party animal!) and why I find it therapeutic; also, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back, and I’ve been watching Silo, the Class of ’09, and Invasion.Let me know your thoughts by emailing ddp@magicspan.comMy twitter ★ Support this podcast on

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18:54

Day 15 Sobriety: Healthy Hobbits

Call Me Donovan ·

2023/06/12

Please note this is the audio only version from the video I originally posted –First off, I do apologize for the audio quality. I thought I had turned my lapel mic on, but apparently, I didn’t, so this was recorded with the iPhone’s built-in mic. I did run it through Adobe’s audio enhancer, so it’s better than it was, but not as good as I would have liked. With that said, I also recorded it in 4k on my front facing camera and exported it back out in 1080p that was uploaded to YouTube. Parts of my

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