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Pat Hartman

Men, Guitars, and an Unusual Philosophy

Musician Billy Strings’ addiction recovery story is one of the most affecting and memorable life histories ever recounted on Marc Maron’s show, and that is saying a lot.

A Superlatively Obvious Surprise

Americans wagered $13 billion on sports in 2019 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025 — a nearly 13-fold increase.

Could Be the Make-or-Break Factor

Choosing when to start quitting drug addiction is less about a magic number and more about recognizing a confluence of signals — physical health, mental readiness, environmental factors, and the pharmacology of the drug involved.

Could It Be That Simple?

It would be interesting to know for sure how many attempts to quit a habit are tied to the elementary detail of not choosing the right time.

The January First Fetish

For some reason, misguided humans promote the idea that there is only one possible reset point in the calendar.

Today Is the First

The “Every Day Is New Year’s Day” theme is not wrung out yet. Far from it.