
My Almost Dead Brother
After years of addiction, my brother thinks he's on his way out.
Episodes
21 episodes
That's a Wrap
Sam's family members gather in his hospital room the night before his passing. They share what they love about him and some of their favorite memories. We miss Sam so much. Sam's obituary can be found
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:10:42

2024 Update
Sam and Dan with Katy and Ann Dee come back together to talk about the last three years of Sam's life. He updates listeners about his health and current situation.This episode was recorded on January 31, 2024.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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28:45

Update
A year later, Sam and Dan update us on what has been going on in the year 2020 for Sam.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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29:36

Second Chance
Sam and Dan give an update on Sam's health and visit with their oldest niece, Holly Wever. They discuss memories and talk about addiction and recovery. Holly and her husband Tod tell listeners about a 5K they put on every year in memory of Kris...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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38:40

Tommy
Sam and Dan give an update on Sam's health and visit with their oldest nephew, Tommy Lowell. This episode was recorded on December 8, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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31:21

Halloween
Sam and Dan give an update on Sam's health and reminisce about Halloween. Sam describes his emotional state after living in the care center for over a month. This episode was recorded on October 3, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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20:12

Listener Questions
Sam and Dan give an update on Sam's health and answer a bunch of listener questions.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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30:30

Little Buddy
Sam's youngest daugher, Courtney is the guest for this episode. She shares memories from her childhood, daddy-daughter dates, and working for Dan. She also talks about the time she realized her dad had an addiction and a traumatic experience wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:41

Jasper Pays Tithing
Sam and Dan are joined by their sister, Leslie. She shares memories and Sam spontaneously tells a "Family Home Evening" story. This episode was recorded on July 1, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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24:52

Dad
Sam and Dan's father, Larry Knight, shares some experiences raising Sam. He also tells the story of Sam and Tommy's birth and Tommy's passing from his perspective (see episodes 2 & 4). This episode was recorded on June 26, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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21:49

The Tipping Point
Sam tells a few stories about the time in his life when he was juggling family, work, and a drug addiction. He also talks about when he first started taking harder drugs. This episode was recorded on June 12, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:16

A Sister For Sam
Producers, Katy and Ann Dee, who are also Sam and Dan's little sisters and biggest fans, share their memories and stories. They talk about Christmas gifts, DIY convertible cars, and Sam's wedding. This episode was recorded on June 5, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:15

On Blast
Sam's daughter, Samantha, joins Sam and Dan and discusses growing up with Sam as her father. They talk about family vacations, pets, and memories of Sam's rehab experiences. This episode was recorded on June 1, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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34:02

Mom
Sam and Dan are joined by their older brother, Joe. The three of them talk about their mother, Jewel, who passed away 6 years ago. Excerpts from Sam's talk at his mom's funeral are included. This episode was recorded on May 25, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:44

Bob Frapples
Still in the hospital, Sam and Dan visit with Sam's buddy, Doug Fillmore. They reminisce and tell stories about their wild times as kids growing up in the Tree Streets in Provo, Utah. This episode was recorded on May 23, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:15

4-6-12
From the ICU, Sam and Dan give us an update on Sam's health. They talk about sports they played growing up including little league baseball, high school basketball, and neighborhood jam ball. This episode was recorded on May 13, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:45

Throw Your Duds On
Sam and Dan visit with their sister, Sandy Dearden, and share memories of the year they lived in Livermore, California. Sam describes the first time he tried alcohol. This episode was recorded on May 1, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:16

Kristi
Sam and Dan visit with their oldest sister, Karen Knight Lowell Cushenberry. They talk more about Sam's twin, Tommy (see episode 2). They also talk about Karen's daughter, Kristi, and her addiction. Sam talks a bit about his drug abuse. This ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:19

Go Yard
Sam and Dan are joined by their father, Larry Knight. They discuss childhood games, baseball mitts, and the status of Sam's health. This episode was recorded on April 18, 2019.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:44
