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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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7:05

The High Cost of Staying Alive

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2025/10/24

In this episode of Call Me Donovan, I dusted off the mic after a bit of a break to catch up and unload about life, health, and the ridiculous state of healthcare in America. I kicked things off talking about guest-hosting on Grumpy Old Geeks with Jason DeFilippo while his usual co-host was living it up at Disneyland Paris — a fun detour before diving into the not-so-fun topic of health insurance sticker shock.I talked about how I’ve been feeling drained lately — tired all the time despite good sleep

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12:49

Bending the Knee to Power and Money

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2025/09/19

I’ll be honest—I don’t know if anything I said in this episode will make a difference, but I had to get it off my chest. The murder of Charlie Kirk has thrown the country into another firestorm, and what frustrates me most isn’t just the tragedy itself, but how the political right is weaponizing it to silence criticism and push their agenda. I talk about free speech—what it really means, what it doesn’t, and how the government should not be the arbiter of who gets to speak.I share my thoughts on

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24:21

Where the Hell Did 20 Years Go?

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2025/08/13

This one’s a walk down memory lane—literally and figuratively. I was just standing at the office door, staring outside, when a flood of memories hit me. March 2026 will mark 20 years in this house—our first real “house-house,” not a mobile home, not an apartment, but an actual piece of stick-built real estate with roots. Before that, we’d done the whole double-wide life (which, don’t get me wrong, still had plenty of heart and HVAC). The journey from farming and window fans to fiber optics and

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23:15

The Clog That Broke Me

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2025/07/28

Hey y’all — Donovan here, and in this episode of Call Me Donovan, I go full tilt into the joys (read: hell) of homeownership. What started as a normal Sunday with laundry turned into a plumbing nightmare: backed-up sinks, overflowing washing machine lines, and a trip—or three—to Lowe’s. I recount how my daughter and I tackled the clog from hell, including crawling under the house, getting soaked in nasty water, and me ending up covered in kitty litter and PVC glue. I also reflect on what it’s like

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17:55

Still Running… Barely

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2025/06/26

Hey, it’s Donovan — and welcome back to another episode of Call Me Donovan! Today marks 761 days alcohol-free, and I’m reflecting on what it means to get older — not just for us as people, but for the stuff we rely on every day. Namely: our aging vehicles. In this episode, I dive into the increasingly expensive (and frustrating) world of maintaining older cars. I tell the story of our 2003 Ford Explorer, which still has under 78,000 miles but has racked up thousands in repair costs over the past two

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22:15

When Tech Guys Grab Tools: A Home Repair Adventure

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2025/06/10

This time on Call Me Donovan, I’m catching you up on what’s been a hectic couple of weeks around here. First off, I quietly passed the two-year mark on my alcohol-free journey — 745 days and counting. But honestly, things have been such a blur lately I’m not even sure if I already mentioned that. My son Tyler came in from Seattle for one of his regular visits, and as usual, it turned into a bit of a workcation. Whenever he comes home, he asks what projects we can tackle together, and this time we

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21:48

I Just Don't Feel Good About Any of It

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2025/05/21

Today’s episode is a bit more raw, a bit more unsettled. I start off just talking about the heat—because, yeah, it’s one of those Georgia scorchers—but it quickly shifts into something heavier. Maybe it’s the heat, maybe it’s the state of everything lately, but I’ve had this itch in the back of my mind that just won’t go away. A feeling that something’s not quite right, and hasn’t been for a while. I talk about hitting two years sober—my longest stretch without alcohol since I was a teenager. That’s

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13:23

Navigating the Noise: Politics, Mental Health, and...

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2025/03/05

Hey, y'all! It's me, Donovan, and welcome back to Call Me Donovan. Today marks 648 days of alcohol retirement for me, and man... what a time to be sober! As I'm recording this, it's March 5th, 2025, the day after Trump’s marathon State of the Union address (two hours, really?). But honestly, I don't even watch those things anymore—no matter who's in office.This episode is me just talking through some of the heavy stuff that's been weighing on my mind. It's getting harder and harder to navigate

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14:56

Check In With 634 Days of Alcohol Retirement

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2025/02/19

Hey everybody, I know it's been a while, but I’m back with a new episode! Today, I’m just checking in, reflecting on 634 days of alcohol retirement, and testing out my new AirPods—so forgive me if the audio quality is crap. It’s another rainy day in South Central Georgia, and the winter weather has been a wild roller coaster.I also talk about some upcoming projects, including another episode of SouthGeek News with Ben Rehberg, dropping this Friday. If you're into tech and want a peek behind the

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38:19

We Just Want to Matter

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2024/12/03

Hop aboard, my whimsical wanderer, as we meander through a maze of musings and mischief, where tangents bloom like wildflowers and clarity peeks in like a shy guest (sometimes… okay, occasionally). From the sparks that ignite our creativity (and the struggles when the spark plug misfires) to the universal quest to simply matter, this episode is a delightful chaos of thoughts. Oh, and did I mention? We’re toasting to 556 fabulous days of being alcohol-free—with sparkling water, of course. Cheers to

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18:47

A Panic Attack in this Economy?

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2024/11/20

In this episode I discuss something that happened to me this week that I’m pretty sure was a panic attack. A panic attack? It’s not something I’ve experienced before, at least I don’t think I have. Contact Informationemail: don@callmedonovan.comTwitter/Insta/Threads: donadkissonBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/donadkisson.bsky.social(When played) Music generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render---Be sure to subscribe to my Substack to stay up to date with non-podcast related "stuff". Get

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4:31

Post Election Thoughts

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2024/11/13

Well, good morning, good afternoon, good evening, depending on what time of day you find yourself in. Today is 536 days of alcohol retirement and this is Call Me Donovan for Wednesday, November 13, 2024. We’re in the short rows of the year now, with Thanksgiving about 2 weeks away, then Christmas, and onward to 2025.I haven’t done one of these in a little while—probably since before the election. I try to keep politics out of this podcast because it’s really about sobriety, my “alcohol retirement,”

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19:55

Bitchslapped by Helene

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2024/09/30

My first update since Helene came through the southern part of the United States and basically bitchslapped everyone. We're fine; no property damage, no loss of life for our family, but people have gone nuts around here!Colquitt EMC outage numbers as of posting this episode (9/30/24):45,491 Total Customers without Power4,238 Moultrie13,865 Tifton27,388 Valdosta---Contact Informationemail:don@callmedonovan.comTwitter/Insta/Threads: donadkisson(When played) Music generated by

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09:22

Never Enough Time

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2024/09/23

A client, a friend, unexpectedly passed away.---Contact Informationemail:don@callmedonovan.comTwitter/Insta/Threads: donadkisson(When played) Music generated by Muberthttps://mubert.com/render---AffiliatePrivate Internet Access VPNhttps://callmedonovan.com/vpn---Be sure to subscribe to my Substack to stay up to date with non-podcast related "stuff". https://callmedonovan.substack.com

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40:59

Morning Walks, Milestones, and Meaningful Moments

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2024/09/21

Welcome to episode 52 of Call Me Donovan. This will be another clip show as you’ll see the bullet points below from the episode. Thank you for tuning in!---- I'm Donovan, and this is episode 52 of *Call Me Donovan.*- This is a "clip" episode, made up of segments I've recorded over time.- I usually record these segments while walking up and down the driveway in the mornings to get some exercise and enjoy the air.- As of today, Friday, September 20th, 2024, I’ve been 482 days alcohol-free – go me!- We

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29:30

The Toilet Saga Continues

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2024/09/11

Welcome to day 473 of alcohol retirement! Also in this episode, I speak a little about September 11, 2001 as we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of that tragedy. And then, the saga of the upstairs toilet REVEALED! LOLOk, it's not like you've been waiting in suspense for the story, but here it is anyway -- the replacement of the upstairs toilet which went... ok'ish? For the picture I mention in the episode (or to leave a comment) be sure to visit https://callmedonovan.com/51---Contact

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28:02

Fear

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2024/07/25

Topic is FEAR, and how it can hold us back when we shouldn't let it.---Contact Informationemail:don@callmedonovan.comTwitter/Insta/Threads: donadkissonMusic generated by Muberthttps://mubert.com/render

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12:07

The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything

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2024/07/23

I gave you an update in the last episode about our elder cat, Tashi, being carried to the vet because he was having bowel issues. They kept him overnight because the x-ray showed he was backed up, impacted, to the point that it was affecting his other organs.Around 8am this morning (7/23/24) we got the call -- he didn't make it through the night. That was a tough pill to swallow. Yes, we knew he was old - 15 years. Yes, we knew he was living on borrowed time. Yes, we knew that the vet was

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08:49

Lack of Movement

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2024/07/22

You'll get the meaning of the title when you listen to the episode. I'm celebrating day 422 of alcohol retirement and I discuss our eldest cat, Tashi, and his "movement" issues when it comes to trying to release his bowels.Contact Informationemail: don@callmedonovan.comTwitter/Insta/Threads: donadkissonMusic generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

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36:30

Formula 409

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2024/07/09

Celebrating 409 days of alcohol retirement and the story of how technology and the cat led to an interesting problem that may or may not be solved.Contact Informationemail: don@callmedonovan.comTwitter/Insta/Threads: donadkissonMusic generated by Mubert https://mubert.com/render

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