Ripe Young Old Age

Lenny Letcher
  • 4.5 (8)
  • Documentary

The true story of my sister Lovette. A mom of 14 with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma talks about decades of drug addiction, trouble with the law, and her most impactful life experiences.

Episodes

  1. 05/22/2023

    Ep 10: Waiting for the Spin

    Welcome back to the finale of 'Ripe Young Old Age.' In this episode titled 'Waiting for the Spin,' we finally address the elephant in the room and brace yourselves as we reveal exactly how big the jackpot was. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we delve into the consequences, revelations, and resolution. Hold on tight as we embark on this unforgettable journey in the final chapter of 'Ripe Young Old Age.

  2. 05/17/2023

    Ep 9: Crime of Passion

    Welcome back to 'Ripe Young Old Age,' the podcast that explores the complexities and stories of life's twists and turns. I'm your host, Lenny Letcher, and we're diving into the second-to-last episode of our series. In today's episode, titled 'Crime of Passion,' my sister makes an astonishing admission.  We pick back up with her living in New Mexico.  So without further ado and after these words from our sponsors. A crime of passion.

  3. 05/07/2023

    Ep 8: I Lived in a Tree

    This is the first episode from the final recording session of the series. It takes us a while to get started since it has been so long since we last talked. But, once the conversation gets going, it really starts to flow. I hope you enjoy it.

  4. 05/03/2023

    Ep 7: The Longest Three Months

    This show's entire content comes from the three long interviews that I did with my sister. Episodes 1-6, and this episode #7, all come from our first two interviews that we did two years ago. I waited to post this because I didn't know if the third conversation would ever happen. My equipment was stolen on New Year's Day of 2021, and connecting with my sister for four or five hours of recording time was more than challenging to coordinate. Well, the conversation finally happened, and now I am ready to tell the rest of the story. As always, there are a ton of sensitive topics that we cover, and this content isn't for everyone. But I still believe it is a story worth telling. So, without further ado, and after a word from our sponsor, here's Episode 7: "The Longest Three Months."

  5. 08/17/2021

    Ep 6: Hope

    This episode was an emotional experience for my sister and I to record. It is hard as a creator to think that a certain episode is better than another because you know how much love and effort you put into each one. How much goes into each story along the way.  So maybe this episode isn’t better, but I think it is the most impactful to this point. It is hard to describe how much of an impact a 17 month old was able to make on our family as Hope did.

    Ep 6: Hope

  6. 08/14/2021

    Ep 5: Into and Out of Surprise

    This episode is a journey. My sister goes from our family home, to the small city of surprise, from the small city of Surprise to my in-laws home, and then to New Mexico. As we talk through that journey we go back in time to talk about a very serious experience in her life. If anyone you know is dealing with any type of physical or sexual abuse please find help. Here are some resources: https://www.rainn.org/ National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 https://www.thehotline.org/ Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you're ready, we're here to listen with confidential support 24/7/365 Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

  7. 08/14/2021

    Ep 4: Parties Gone Wrong

    This episode is a little different. I do most of the talking. I talk about two stories in great detail. Maybe too much detail, in the flow of the conversation at my sisters house it felt appropriate to talk about. I did some dumb things as a kid and this episode highlights a couple of those instances. After this ad for our sponsor, we hear about Parties Gone Wrong.

  8. 08/14/2021

    Ep 3: Full Circle

    In this episode we hear about a part of Lovette's life that I didn't know much about. I don't know how to really describe it in writing, so you will just have to listen. If you know anyone that is struggling with drug addiction you can use this hotline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  800-662-4357 For feedback you can connect with me on Twitter @LennyLetcher

  9. 06/11/2021

    Ep 2: The Fortune Told

    My sister gets into a more trouble. Real trouble. She meets her future husband and starts down the path that leads to birth of 14 kids. Drugs and violence start to become very normal parts of life.  We hear the full story of the fortune told by the Peyote Man and his prediction of a Ripe Young Old Age. If you know anyone that is struggling with drug addiction you can use this hotline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  800-662-4357 For feedback you can connect with me on Twitter @LennyLetcher

  10. 06/11/2021

    Ep 1: The Downfall

    In this episode we talk about why I want to document this conversation and the first 14 years of my sisters life. Her downfall in the sixth grade, getting in trouble with the law for the first time and a few more times after that. Taking "White Crosses" for the first time, being given Lithium at a family crisis center and the special skills she learned as kid from Glendale, Arizona.  If you know anyone that is struggling with drug addiction you can use this hotline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  800-662-4357 For feedback you can connect with me on Twitter @LennyLetcher

  11. Season 1 Trailer

    Sneak Peek at RYOA

    A formative experience in my sisters life at 12 years old.

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

4.5
out of 5
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About

The true story of my sister Lovette. A mom of 14 with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma talks about decades of drug addiction, trouble with the law, and her most impactful life experiences.

Information

  • Creator
    Lenny Letcher
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lenny Letcher
  • Show Website
    Ripe Young Old Age