A Few Screws Loose: The Podcast

In a brutally honest and transparent episode, Dan talks about living in constant fear. Living in fear every single day dates back to his childhood. For every fear Dan has, he's developed or obtained different methods to combat each fear to no avail. It's a vicious cycle and a perpetually losing battle. He even fears success. His anxiety disorder probably heavily contributes to this. Dan also announces that he'll be stepping away from podcasting for a while and apologizes for how inconsistent we've been here at A Few Screws Loose. You can keep up with Dan on social media. Twitter IG

Dan shares how he was summoned again for jury duty for the second time this year. He also talks about gun ownership while having anxiety issues. The main topic of the show is public service. The images that civilians typically see of the military, police officers, firefighters, etc. often make the jobs look glamorous. P shares how that's not really the case as he details his 8-years of service as a firefighter and EMT. He talks about the 72-hour work-weeks, the constant training, drilling, seeing gruesome injuries, and deaths. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod IG: @ScrewsLoosePod

After getting some jokes off, Dan and P talk about how they're uncomfortable with displaying or receiving love. Dan struggles to be able to tell people that he loves them and is very uncomfortable when people tell him that they love him. Both Dan and P grew up receiving little affection and it carried over into adulthood. P talks about how his children are the same when it comes to being overly affectionate. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod IG: @ScrewsLoosePod

Dan is joined by @PFromCharlotte to discuss how anxiety doesn't necessarily mean "afraid." Dan talks about how even though he has severe anxiety when it comes to interacting with people and generally avoids people at all costs, he will confront someone if it is 100% absolutely necessary, which he had to do recently. Even then the outcome of such a confrontation will usually have less than desirable outcomes. P talks about how just being Black alone is to be in a constant state of anxiousness even if you have no previous mental health disorders. He explains how doing seemingly innocent things can lead to encounters with law enforcement solely because of the color of our skin. Keep up with us on social media! Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod IG: @ScrewsLoosePod

This week Dan is joined by Paul to voice their frustration when it comes to this presidential election, the mismanagement of our country, the pandemic response, and how it affects us. It seems like nearly everyone is angry in 2020, no matter who or what they support. We talk about distancing ourselves from Trump supporters, withdrawing from social media and social interaction, and having to deal with an antagonist that looks like low budget versions of us. Dan shares his thoughts on the murder of Jonathan Price and how he would never find humor in the death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of the police, no matter the victim's personal beliefs. There are a few audio hiccups since P's computer is out of order. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod

Dan is joined by @PFromCharlotte to discuss how everyone's so blatantly judgemental in the social media age. It can be really brutal for people that have low self-esteem. It's even spilled over into working from home during quarantine by people judging other people's backgrounds and living conditions. We also talk about racism, anger management, and conflict avoidance. *The actual episode begins at the 10:00 mark after a weird BTS Terry Crews and Michael Jackson dialogue. There are a few audio hiccups since P's computer is out of order. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte

Dan reiterates how awkward and drained social interactions make him feel. He talks about making a totally out of character move by recently appearing as a guest on another podcast, which he usually declines due to his severe social anxiety. Dan also talks about being struggling with 2020 and being unable to cope with any more trauma, bad news, or anything not useful. Lastly he talks about how the internet has made people extremely comfortable disrespecting people online, especially Black women, but wouldn't say anything to a man on or offline. Stay connected on Social Media! Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs

Dan opens up about the uncomfortable but brutally honest dialogue he's been having internally. He talks about learning to be able to laugh at himself, friendships based on terms and conditions, and how people often hide behind who they want people to believe they are. Dan explains how he's conflicted between growth and being a hypocrite. A lot of the things Dan will not tolerate or finds reprehensible, he's done before. Things like being judgemental, having a huge ego, lying, taking advantage of people, and being mentally/verbally abusive at times. How can you despise someone for doing some of the same things that you've done yourself? Does being ashamed of and finding these actions disgusting represent growth? Lastly, Dan shares why he keeps a comfortable distance from people that are close to him. Stay connected on Social Media! Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs

Dan is rejoined by P to talk about some of their "OGs." We talk about some of the people who were instrumental in helping us become the men we are today. Dan talks about how one of his OGs that used to be heavily involved in the streets pulled him out of the streets, leading by example. P talks about how he and his brother bonded over weed in P's teenage years, making him a little more receptive to his guidance. P also shares a story on how Dan's cousin counseled him into not "making someone disappear." If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose, rate and review! You can find us on social media: IG @ScrewsLoosePod Twitter @ScrewsLoosePod You may also enjoy other podcasts on the BREAKS Media Network (@TheBREAKSmedia)!

In this short episode, Dan talks about how he copes with being anxious. Before being prescribed medication a couple of years ago, Dan was forced to find ways to cope with anxiety and panic attacks. Boxing was one of the first things he found that helped, followed by high intensity workouts. He also talks about not talking through his issues or talking to anyone about his issues. Stay connected on Social Media! Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs

Dan talks about not being able to ask for or accept help even if he needs it. A lot of people would attribute that to the male ego, but Dan thinks that it's a mixture of his distrust toward people, learned behavior, and not wanting to feel indebted. Dan also talks about being self-taught in multiple fields as a result of being unable or unwilling to ask for help. This led him to be accustomed to doing everything alone. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan talks about battling depression during his self-quarantine and how he's lost the passion for podcasting, even questioning if he wants to continue being a podcaster. Dan gets depressed every single spring as discussed in previous episodes, but the additional stress and isolation from coronavirus pandemic have only amplified it. Dan also realized after 2 weeks of isolation that he needs small doses of human interaction. Things as minor as interacting with a cashier, or just being in the presence of people at the gym. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan personally knows 6 people who have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID19) and he has been unnecessarily in direct contact with 3 of them for about a week. He also talks about why the virus is spreading so rapidly in New Orleans and how his employer is only adding to the problem by encouraging the spread of the virus. Dan compares the feeling in New Orleans to the feeling right before Hurricane Katrina. Much like Katrina, not many people are taking a life-threatening situation seriously. People are putting our lives at risk! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan talks about the cycle of pushing people away or keeping them at a distance and then feeling lonely as a result. He also shares his anger-inducing jury duty story but then explains how he's normally the calmest in the middle of all-out chaos. Dan talks about how his anxiety manifests in anger, hostility, and subtle aggression. In his younger days, the aggression towards others wasn't so subtle. Lastly, he talks about how we all have that "f**k it" mode that we can be pushed into where consequences don't matter. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan talks about finally hitting the wall and being on the verge of burning out as far as work goes, being off of anti-anxiety meds for over a week, and rearranging his time by reprioritizing what's important to him. In a recent episode of @AwakenedSoulPod "Soulful Mindset," Haize talked about making time for your passions and things that are important to you. Dan shares how he's been making changes to his busy schedule to accommodate and reflect the things that are important to him currently. This includes rekindling old friendships that he "didn't have time" to nurture. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

P returns to explain his 18-week absence. He's been struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder and a myriad of losses. Although P is still in a bad mental space, he felt he owed our listenership an explanation. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan wanted to dispel the rumor started by his brothers Haize and AJ that he was rich lol. Although a joke, it led to this episode's topic being finances, financial responsibility, and financial insecurity. As discussed in prior episodes, Dan is an 8th-grade dropout with a GED who grew up in extreme poverty. He talks about not knowing the value of a dollar until his early 20s. Since then he's lived with what he calls a "poor mentality" in order to prevent spending money unnecessarily and saving every dollar like it's his last. Dan also talks about how he beat the odds by being a troubled teen, middle-school dropout, and alcoholic with no direction, to becoming a high level IT professional and small business owner. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan talks about how he has been trying to be more social with more people "offline" this year. In an attempt to meet new and positive people he shares how his experiences have been less than ideal and only confirmed what he already knew... he hates people. The most frustrating thing has been trying to explain his anxiety disorder and having people disregard it offering "simple solutions" to complex medical problems. In a sense this feels like a failure to Dan, an expected failure but a failure nevertheless. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop

Dan shares how he received his first-ever "mental wellness check" from none other than Jayden Hollywood and how taken back he was. This led to Dan to talk about how close he came to losing his composure (and job) at work. In the main topic Dan talks about how hearing things like "it's going to be ok," "God's got it," "pray on it," and "I'm praying for you" all irritate him. Especially since in his experience none of these are associated with or yielded anything positive. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop

Dan discusses some of his insecurities, things like his body image, fear of failure, and rejection. Most people (especially men) don't like sharing their insecurities because they can easily become "weak" spots that can be used to cause hurt. In trying to have a positive outlook, Dan also wants everyone who needs to hear that they're f****ng beautiful to hear it regardless of their insecurities! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan shares how he used to be one of the most impatient people that he knew. Every single thing that happened was an emergency and needed an immediate response. Dan didn't learn to have patience until he had way too much on his plate. Being unable to prioritize he still treated everything as an emergency. This led to him burning himself out and becoming depressed/stressed. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

In episode 40, Dan discusses the lack of positivity in his life. He was exposed to negative people, a negative environment, and negative situations throughout his entire childhood and his teenage years. Dan's anxiety disorder and worst-case thinking make him feel like he's carried that negative energy with him well into adulthood where he unintentionally passes it on to the people closest to him. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan discusses how he thinks not having a father affected him. Single-parent households are not unique or uncommon at all, especially in communities of color. Since Dan never had a father figure to use as a point of reference, he doesn't know how truly affected he is by not having one. He can only speculate and share some of his childhood memories. Dan sought approval and recognition from some of the older guys in his neighborhood, many of who were criminals and deadbeat fathers themselves. The irony! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte If you'd like to donate to the show: Patreon Paypal You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

To tell someone that what they like is "stupid" is disrespectful and abusive. People like what they like, period. Dan talks about liking things that weren't necessarily popular or considered acceptable in his neighborhood growing up. Things like listening to Rock n Roll, playing Chess, and playing the violin and piano. He also knows what it's like for people he's close to not to be interested in things he likes and vice versa. It's ok. Everyone isn't going to like the exact same things as each other. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte If you'd like to donate to the show: Patreon Paypal You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

With the holidays approaching Dan talks about why he will be spending Thanksgiving alone and gives some tips on dealing with people who don't want to attend functions during the holidays. He also talks about why he's specifically instructed Becky to not give him a funeral when he dies (or bury him). Dan also talks about his refusal to compromise and how he's usually very clear about what he wants and attempts to leave no room for interpretation... but somehow people still misinterpret what he says. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte If you'd like to donate to the show: Patreon Paypal You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

This week Dan and P talk about facing their mortality. We've lost count of the friends and family who have died over the last decade or so. Like most teenagers we felt almost invincible and didn't really start accepting our own mortality until our late 20s - early 30s. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte If you'd like to donate to the show: Patreon Paypal You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

In our last weekly episode before reverting to bi-weekly, Dan shares some of his shower thoughts about dating with an anxiety disorder. The last "date" he can remember being on was in the early 2000s before social media played such a major role in our lives. Dan speculates that if he were dating in 2019 he'd probably not be able to keep a woman's interest because he's essentially a recluse who doesn't want to go anywhere or do anything. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte If you'd like to donate to the show: Patreon Paypal You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan talks about how he doesn't accept unsolicited advice because in his experience, people who offer unsolicited advice aren't capable of executing the advice that they give. He also talks about how he's arrogant but humble and whether or not having control is an illusion. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte If you'd like to donate to the show: Patreon Paypal You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

In response to the question "do y'all have any friends?" Dan talks about how he keeps most of his small group of friends at a distance. He also discusses always feeling alone no matter where he is or who he's with. (1:20) Shout to AJ (again) (5:03) Do we have any friends? (8:57) Being Alone. (13:31) People are full of sh*t! (24:51) Trapped with monsters. (27:58) Trying to find a therapist! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod For merch check out our online shop at AFewScrewsLoose.com/shop Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte If you'd like to donate to the show: Patreon Paypal You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Paul rejoins the show after a hiatus to discuss wearing "masks" and the movie "Joker" with Dan. We discuss having to wear masks in public to hide who we really are. Paul shares that he no longer wears a mask in public and he's become comfortable embracing who he really is. Dan still has to conceal who he really is in most situations. (2:15) P is Back! (5:23) Wearing Masks. (16:17) Viewing medication as weakness. (22:47) Joker. (46:54) Kidding. (53:40) Dream Interpretation. (58:47) Closing Thoughts. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

In response to his transparency, Dan recently said "I have to be honest with myself because if I'm not I can't trust myself." On a ride home from work he realized that he in fact is a liar. This episode Dan explains how he lies to people, as well as himself. This episode is Dan thinking out loud and hasn't fully been thought all the way through so he'd definitely like some input. (2:08) An Honest Liar. (11:45) Not Accepting Blame. (17:03) Lying to Myself. If you'd like to support us by purchasing merch, check out our online shop at afewscrewsloose.com/shop use promo code NUTS to save 10% on your first purchase! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Last night we were notified that we won the "Best Niche Podcast" award at the #PodExcellenceAwards! This is BIG for us! So just a quick thank you to all who have supported us over the last year! A special thank you to @MsNicoleBanks for putting such a great event together! Shout out to @dergobj & @ceohaize our BREAKS media family for the awards they took home too!

This week Dan talks about how he doesn't currently have the capacity to consider or care about the mental health or feelings of the people in his life. This is mainly because he has a hard enough time dealing with his own deteriorating mental health. He explains how he masks much of his pain with humor, no matter how bad he's truly feeling. (2:31) Routine Depression. (7:02) The Burden of Everything Falls on Me. (10:05) Barely Hanging On... (18:31) In Closing. If you'd like to support us by purchasing merch, check out our online shop at afewscrewsloose.com/shop use promo code NUTS to save 10% on your first purchase! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

With the Pod Excellence weekend fast approaching Dan discusses how he feels about (and in) social social situations. From considering everyone as threats, to assessing their threat level, heightened senses and disappearing without notice. Dan talks about some social situations that he was pretty much forced to be in and how he reacted to them. In some instances he would pick up his cell phone and act like he's getting a phone call in order to excuse himself only to go sit in the car. (2:17) Episode 28 Recap. (3:17) Socially Awkward. (15:57) Disappearing Act. (23:20) Social Media. (26:05) In Closing. If you'd like to support us by purchasing merch, check out our online shop at afewscrewsloose.com/shop use promo code NUTS to save 10% on your first purchase! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

This week Dan and P talk about how being Black in America causes anxiety in almost all of us. We share some of our experiences that not only validate, but explain why we Black people are inherently anxious. We also talk about how there are unwritten rules that we have to follow just moving through society. There are also subsets of those rules that affect Black men and Black women differently. In addition to those rules there are even more rules that we have to follow to maneuver among our own people. (2:50) Episode 27 Recap. (8:33) Anxiously Black. (59:57) Know Your Rights? (1:13:50) Rules on Rules on Rules. (1:20:40) Closing Thoughts. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan and P talk about how they've always disliked new people, making it hard for them to make friends. We also discuss men who don't work but feel the need to sit on their girlfriend's job all day as a form of control. Also WWYD if you were with your family in public and saw a man beating a woman? (1:34) Episode 26 Recap. (2:54) Sucka Ass N****s! (14:04) WWYD? (29:37) Disputes, Confrontation, and Change. (41:39) No New Friends. (1:03:05) Criminal Minded. (1:12:33) Dan's Mind Cleanse. (1:27:58) Rhabdo. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

This week Dan talks about how he's been reflecting on some of his flaws and negative personality traits lately. In a sense he feels like he has survivor's guilt when it comes to the people he grew up with. Dan brings in his co-host Ann (@iTellLegalLies) from the Black Law and Legal Lies podcast to give her honest assessment on his character and personality. Ann has known Dan for 10+ years and will not sugarcoat what she thinks about him. (2:00) Self-Reflection (13:13) "It's Not Your Fault." (16:57) Podcast Recommendation: The Awakened Soul. (17:30) Ann's Assessment. (30:59) Relationships are 2-way. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte Ann Twitter: @iTellLegalLies You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan and P talk about how overactive minds prevent them from falling asleep, or staying asleep. We also discuss driver fatigue and how it's as bad as driving while intoxicated. P shares how he unknowingly dated someone with Multiple Personality Disorder... until he knew. We also share our experiences with weed and how it's said to help combat anxiety but induces panic attacks (in us). (3:02) Is spanking effective? (9:06) "I never sleep because sleep is the cousin of death." (19:05) Driving While Tired. (37:29) P dating someone with MPD. (44:40) Weed just doesn't help. (53:57) In Closing. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

This week Dan and P talk about how they've intentionally hurt people (and themselves) both physically and emotionally in the past. 18-20 years later there's not much remorse because we can still see the justification in our actions, even though each situation could've been handled better. We were products of our environments and acted accordingly. Dan talks about emotionally crushing his girlfriend by humiliating her in front of all of her friends and classmates. In the process Dan slept with 2 of P's cousin's "love interests" and tried to fight P's cousin afterwards. P talks about the night someone almost accidentally died for talking reckless. Luckily he didn't die and we can laugh about it now. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

P steps out on his own on his first solo episode and opens up about his upbringing and some of the traumas that led to his PTSD diagnosis. He talks about life after PTSD and why he feels like his life is essentially over. P talks about how he struggles with day to day tasks, and relies on his wife financially since his disability compensation isn't enough to cover their living expenses. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

To keep with our new weekly format, while P's working on his upcoming solo episode Dan briefly talks about his transparency and answers some questions about his mental health. The questions were: 1. As a mentally ill person what are some of the things you hate hearing? 2. Do you ever think about suicide? He also poses a question of his own. On a first date, if your date tells you they take psychiatric medicine for Bipolar Disorder, how would you react? Be on the look out for P's solo episode later this week where he talks about some of his traumas, and his personal experiences that made him who he is today. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan and P discuss emotional abuse in the workplace, at home, and in relationships. Some of this abuse is subtle by design in order to leave plenty of room for gaslighting and other forms of manipulation, especially at work. We also talk about how college aged adult women are targets because of their lack of life experience. Dan talks about how rather than teaching younger boys "the game," us men should be teaching it to younger girls in order to protect them. Knowledge is power. (2:48) Episode 20 recap. (4:04) Emotional Abuse. (5:32) Abuse on the Job. (18:00) Black Women Have it Rough. (29:09) I Need This Job! (39:06) Toxic Relationships. (47:49) Predatory Behavior. (55:56) Each One Teach One. (1:03:00) In Closing. Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

While cleaning off an old iPad Dan came across an old journaling app he used to write in. He shares his very last journal entry which was in 2016 and goes on to talk about some of the traumatic memories that came to mind after reading his journal. This is Dan's first ever solo episode on any podcast. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. (1:51) Episode 19 Recap. (4:35) My Personal Approach. (6:19) Dan's Journal Entry 3/21/16 (12:32) Bad Childhood Memories. (16:49) Being Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally Abused. (23:24) Male Role Models. (26:23) Dumpster Diving for Food. (29:55) Substance Abuse Problems. (31:26) House Fire and Exile. (36:25) Homelessness and Cross Country Move. (41:36) Hurricane Katrina. (43:20) The Hospital Killing My Son. (44:57) In Closing. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

This week Dan and P share their experiences and opinions on how people generally don't give a f***. No matter how much you complain, no one really cares and the only people who listen are the people that almost have to listen. We doubt they care either. P also details more of his experiences in getting fired from the Fire Department for job related PTSD. He was sent a cease and desist when he went public about his termination and how the union didn't represent him. We also talk about today's entrepreneurs and how a lot of people who claim to be entrepreneurs lack or overestimate their skills in the social media age. We're attempting to produce a podcast per week during the month of July to see how sustainable a weekly podcast would be for us. (1:44) Episode 18 Recap. (2:29) Nobody Gives a F***. (11:18) Work Life Balance. (23:26) Complaining. (39:58) Driving and Anxiety. (47:11) Entrepreneurs. (60:48) Asking for Help. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Since P is a father of many, many, m-ma-mm-ma-many children, Dan wanted to know if he fears passing some of the traits of his mental illness on to his children. Since children often learn by watching, it's not hard to believe that they can learn and adopt "abnormal" behavior and think it's normal. For instance, if a parent has OCD and washes their hands 150x per day, their child may think that's normal. Dan shares that he would prefer a Black therapist because of how they're able to relate culturally. P doesn't necessarily agree. (2:14) Episode 17 Recap. (2:55) Genetics vs. Learned Behavior. (9:30) Mistakes are unacceptable. (18:42) Being Alone. (24:10) Black Therapists. (35:12) Podcast Recommendation: The Awakened Soul (35:44) Raising children while mentally ill. (45:55) Adults trying to fit in with kids. (53:59) Passing on weird habits. (60:00) In Closing. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan and P are joined by Afro Becky (from @BlackLawPodcast) to discuss their relationships with their families and how they've distanced themselves from people. Both of us are pretty insulated from the outside world, only interacting when we have to. P talks about how he really lives by the "no new friends" motto. We also discuss being treated differently because of mental illnesses and most importantly how and why we feel like Black Sheep. (1:16) Episode 16 Recap. (1:48) Introducing Afro Becky. (3:18) All Relatives Are Distant. (10:49) P's Relationship With His Family. (14:03) Families Growing Apart. (22:46) WTH? Sidebar: 3:09PM May 17, 1996. (24:22) Remember That Time? (29:22) Podcast Recommendation: ThaTeam Podcast (29:48) Do People Treat You Differently? (35:05) Dan's Family History. (39:38) You're Making Us Look Bad! (48:50) Doctors Treating Black Patients Differently. (1:01:04) Black Sheep. (1:14:13) In Summary. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Disclaimer: This episode gets extremely random, maybe even offensive at times but we had a great time recording it. It's our loosest episode to date. We've both been going through rough times for a little over a month now. P has been off of his psychiatric medication totally for almost 2 years, until about 10 days ago. Recently P's insomnia, depression and heightened anxiety have returned big-time, prompting him to make an appointment with his doctor and be placed back on medication. P talks about what he was going through and his reaction to his medication and some of the altercations he's been in since adjusting to them. Dan has been depressed for the better part of 2 months combined with a feeling of hopelessness and a growing anger/frustration. He comes to the realization that he doesn't live in the present. He spends the present thinking about the past and the future while neglecting what's actually currently happening. This episode was a much needed relief for the both of us because how random it is and our ability to make light of what were pretty serious medical issues, including getting cameras shoved into their urethras and colonoscopies. We had a good time being able to inappropriately joke about these things. (6:59) What's Been Up With P? (16:43) When They See Us. (33:15) P On Drugs. (40:28) Control Issues. (44:03) Neglecting The Present. (46:43) Speeding Up Time. (52:06) Respecting Authority. (1:01:38) Our Physical Health (1:06:43) How Did We Get Here? (This is where the show goes WAY left field) (1:21:56) P's Final Thoughts on Valium. (1:25:22) In Closing. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

Dan and P discuss second chances. Should past trauma and environmental conditions be taken into consideration when evaluating someone's actions? Many of our community's heros have checkered pasts. People like Tupac, Mike Tyson, Allen Iverson, Michael Vick, Jay-Z etc... have all done things at one point that were criminal in nature. If you look into their upbringings you'll see a lot of similarities. Poverty, trauma, and broken families to name a few. Should their actions be judged the same as someone who didn't share the same experiences? If not for second chances, would they have reached their massive levels of success which allowed them to provide opportunities other people from similar backgrounds? (1:29) Episode 14 Recap. (2:40) Consequences and Repercussions. (16:47) PTSD. (25:07) Don't Visit New Orleans. (30:50) Sexual Crime Victims Becoming Sexual Predators. (36:01) Marvel vs. DC (38:17) Is Vigilante Justice Ever OK? (41:28) Circumstances. (42:53) Second Chances. (46:43) Sex Offender Registry. (54:48) Raising "Baby Boys." (65:49) In Closing. (69:31) Remember That Time? If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

In episode 14 of "A Few Screws Loose," Dan and P discuss quarter-life and mid-life crises. Much like our peers, we had no guidance growing up and we weren't aware of the many opportunities that were available to us. Dan shares what his earliest aspirations were and why his anxiety and the underlying fear of failure has prevented him from accomplishing them. P shares how he ended up becoming firefighter/EMT and how it ruined his life, leaving him disabled. We also detail a lot of the various jobs we've had over the years good, bad, and funny. Then on a more serious note, we both share how we've had negative physical reactions to our most current jobs and how we feel that we're useless outside of our trades. (0:00) RIP BLKGOP (2:51) Episode 13 Recap. (4:48) Lost Dreams and Aspirations. (15:23) Our Employment Experiences. (39:28) Quarter-Life Crisis and Social Media. (47:45) "I don't have the energy to grind." (56:39) Homebodies. (65:20) In Closing. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

In episode 13 of "A Few Screws Loose," Dan and P talk about how they take EVERYTHING personal. Both of us often perceive things that may be benign as being disrespectful or a slight towards us. We share some of the things that make us furious, even though these things may seem minor or even non-issues to others. Some of these things make us appear to be completely irrational. During the recording of this episode we also learned that we have some of the same issues when it comes to physical touch, affection and personal space. We don't like to be touched, period (even by loved ones). (0:00) Shout to The BREAKS Media Network! (4:06) Recap of Episode 12: Psych vs. Psych. (6:38) Being Disrespected. (20:08) Do Not Touch! (25:01) Whatever Happened to Decorum? (29:31) Peaceful Living Space. (35:12) Perceived Disrespect. (38:37) We All Have Our "Things" (Pet Peeves) (48:08) Misreading The Room. (57:56) Don't Take It Personal... Or Do! (66:53) In Closing. If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!

In this episode of "A Few Screws Loose" Dan and P From Charlotte talk about their first visits to psychiatrists, which medications we were prescribed, and how we reacted to these medications. P also explains some of the differences between psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors/social workers. Dan shares how he was prescribed Seroquel for insomnia and why that was an irresponsible choice of medication by his doctor. He also details his worst panic attack to date. P talks about how he was prescribed numerous medications at their max dosages to be taken simultaneously. This cocktail of medication caused P to get alarmingly worse, even causing him to self-harm with no prior history of self-harm. Some of these medications should never be prescribed together. (1:31) Episode 11 Recap. (2:48) Getting Diagnosed. (12:16) Psychologist Vs. Psychiatrist (17:11) "I Need Help Now!" (24:19) Our First Visits. (40:25) Selective Listening. (49:29) Side-Effects of Meds. (58:12) Dan's Worst Panic Attack. (1:15:25) Closing Thoughts. (1:21:56) Remember That Time? If you enjoy A Few Screws Loose please rate/review us, and subscribe to be notified of new episodes! Stay connected with us on social media. Twitter: @ScrewsLoosePod Instagram: @ScrewsLoosePod Facebook: @AFSLPod Dan Twitter: @iAmDanOnDrugs Instagram: @iAmDanOnDrugs P Instagram: @PFromCharlotte You may also enjoy other podcasts on the @TheBREAKSMedia Network, a collective of some of the dopest podcast for the culture!