8 episodes
Crack Tales William Borden
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 31 Ratings
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UPDATE: Crack Tales podcast is suspended until further notice. I'm focusing on writing Crack Tales, the memoir. Huge thanks to the listeners and volunteers! Crack Tales is the life story of a man who spent 10 years addicted to crack cocaine. Family, friends, bosses and coworkers lived through it with him - and all survived to tell the story.
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Episode 5: Kindred Spirits - Don't Walk Alone
I am a lucky man. In this episode I connect with a friend from high school who is a clinical psychologist and an all around amazing woman. We only knew each other for one year in high school, way back in 1976, but reconnected through Facebook and she was gracious enough to grant me this interview. It is full of insight and humanity, and love. Thanks friend! Enjoy Cracklins!
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Episode 4: Rape
Hi listeners. Episode 4 describes a child sexual assault. It's rough. Heed this warning if you think it might be too much for you. And be sure, I am fine now, really. The episode is not all made up of only the description of the rape. There are indeed many lighter moments as well.Un abrazo fuerte.
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Episode 3: Big Bill, Black Panthers, Bye
My father was a civil rights activist in Seattle in the 1960s. A lot of people didn't like it. I am proud of what he did and can only imagine what might have happened had he had more time. Listen to the trailer and Episodes 1 and 2 first! Episodes 0 and 0.1 are well worth listening to as well!
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Episode 2: The Neighborhood
In Episode 2 we hear from my comrades of the time - my sisters and friends - all women, which was typical of my social circle. Life in the 60's in Des Moines, Washington, USA, and the forming of a future crackhead. Listen to the trailer and Episode 1 first! Episodes 0 and 0.1 are well worth listening to as well!
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Episode 1: The Neighbors
The first formal episode of Crack Tales, the very beginning in suburban Seattle when seatbelts just weren't so important but doctors were already hot.If you haven't already, check out the trailer for a bit more info. Episodes 0 and 0.1 are also well worth listening to. Thanks! Enjoy!
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Crack Tales Episode 0.1 - (Pre-season full episode) - The Coyote & the Flood
The real season has begun. Check out the trailer and then Episode 1.Episode 0 and 0.1 are also well worth listening to. Thanks! Enjoy!
Customer Reviews
Tender, engaging, funny!
William is such a phenomenal storyteller. His social workiness shines through in how open-minded, unfazed, and generous he is with sharing of himself and being tender towards himself (and his younger self), as well as his fellow storytellers that he has on the show. The show sounds like a novel you can’t put down. I found myself becoming really invested in him/his sisters and others in a way that felt really connecting.
Bold honesty
William shares his story beautifully and openly. Get to know him and appreciate his journey into and then out of addiction and enjoy his many friends and family who bring color and context to the tale.
Like a book you can’t put down
William has such a beautiful way of telling stories, painting a picture, and introducing characters, you feel as if you’re reading a book that you can’t put down. His family, the street he grew up on, and hardships he endured. We know he gets clean, so there’s a happy outcome, but I’m terrified to hear the stories of his years of addiction. William is a brilliant ray of light; I’m so grateful he’s sharing his journey with all of us.