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Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast

by Richard A Adams Jr

On September 19, 2019 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This is my story.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 52: Episode 52 A call from the past.

    No, I probably won't call back.

  2. Episode 51: Episode 51 Drugs are REAL

    Bad experiences not getting drugs that were long term then no more.

  3. Episode 50: Episode 50 - Two years of HELL

    I had to call in my far better half to help me keep the things in order. FINALLY FIFTY! FINALLY CATCHING UP! Finally ready to bring everything forward to what's been happening to me lately. Thanks for being there with me.

  4. Episode 49: Episode 49 - OSU part 2

    So this is the 2nd podcast from Columbus from what seemed like, the beginning of the end. So much has changed and is still changing. I have so much to say about that time and and what I am doing now. I just don't quite know where to begin. And currently I have a lot going on. HOWEVER, the next...

  5. Episode 47: Episode 47 - OSU and 2024 Comes in like a LION

    First of two podcasts made while I was in the Hospital, for the first time in 2024. HOWEVER, things get in the way and neither one got published! And here I am thinking of giving regular updates maybe weekly or even more frequently than that. That did not happen and I still think they are...

  6. Episode 46: Episode 46 - Filler

    I forgot to mention this earlier, the next two podcasts that I put up were recorded 2 years ago, when I was in the hospital.

  7. Episode 48: DBS - TOMORROW

    After two years, I am finally back. Tomorrow I begin a new phase of my journey as I undergo deep brain stimulation surgery.

  8. Episode 45: Fear

    I feel like I am always apologizing for being away. This time I think I know why.

  9. Episode 44: Episode 44: What's going on?

    Dude, it's been nearly THREE MONTHS! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? What's going on?

  10. Episode 43: Episode 43: Being a man with Parkinson's

    Sometimes it's hard remembering that I am a man when there's so many things that I can't do or have quit doing because of this disease.

  11. Episode 42: Episode 42: Bad Dy

    I am having a BAD Parkinson's Day

  12. Episode 41: Episode 41 : Disability

    Where have I been? I'm not even sure this episode explains it very clearly.

  13. Episode 40: Episode 40 : Ramblin Man

    I am BACK! And it seems like I say a lot but I'm not sure that it goes anywhere.

  14. Episode 39: Episode 39: Crutches

    So, yeah. . . It's been awhile. . . Well, I got these cool new RED crutches. Why? Just listen to the podcast. Thanks. And thanks for waiting for another one.

  15. Episode 38: Episode 38: My Knee

    How Parkinson's Disease made me take pills to make me eat more and made me fat and hurt my arthritis in my knee. That's right, it's ALL the fault of me having Parkinson's Disease! HAHAHAHA!!!

  16. Episode 37: Complaints

    It just seems like I complain on this podcast but life has been good for awhile so. . . No complaints = No podcasts! I guess I need to complain about something!

  17. Episode 36: Road Trip

    Took a 10+ car trip with Parkinson's anticipation. . . And I survived!

  18. Episode 35: The Best and The Worst or FU Haifu

    I had the best weekend for my daughter and the WORST weekend for me. By the way, I did not listen to this podcast before I loaded it up but I know that there are at least SIX F BOMBS (3 in the first couple minutes). Hang tight, this is just me unedited and now uncensored in all of my rambling glory!

  19. Episode 34: Episode 34: Twice as much for HALF the fun!

    Boy do I ramble on here! 26 minutes of Parkinson's adventures. I will apologize in advance, there are a couple of places where the recording fades out for a few seconds. It is the recording and not your player.

  20. Episode 33: Episode 33: Haifu

    I will wander the American West looking for peace, justice, and a way to stop my arm from shaking!

  21. Episode 32: Episode 32: My Two Year Anniversary with my Parkinson's diagnosis

    Lots of different doctors telling me lots of different things. . . And I crossed my two year diagnosis date! But, is that really something to celebrate?

  22. Episode 31: Ep. 31 Learning to Live With. . .

    An old man rambling about the crap that he is learning to live with now that Parkinson's Disease has been a part of his life for nearly 2 years. Hey! That old man is me!

  23. Episode 30: I Fell

    Yep, you guessed it. . . I fell. Also, for some reason the audio drops out in a couple of spots. Not sure why. Maybe the heart monitor interfered with it.

  24. Episode 29: Catch Up

    Lot's of stuff that I have meant to mention but somehow have forgotten to.

  25. Episode 28: Episode 28: Back to Work

    I have been back to work for two weeks! Let's see how that's going.

  26. Episode 27: Shock the Monkey

    I was shocked both physically and by my upcoming return to work!

  27. Episode 26: Other Doctors

    GEEZE! When did I get so old that I need a Team of Doctors?

  28. Episode 25: Busy Week pt 3

    EPISODE 25! And 3 weeks in a row! Finally wrapping up my very busy week!

  29. Episode 24: A Busy Week pt. 2

    My ZOOM visit with the Cognitive Test doctor.

  30. Episode 23: Ep. 23 - A Very Busy Week (pt. 1)

    Three different therapists and II haven't even gotten to my two doctors appointments!

  31. Episode 22: Head Examined

    I went and had my head examined. . .

  32. Episode 21: Short Term

    On April 21st my Neurologist put me on Short Term Disability to help me stabilize/combat my Parkinson's Disease.

  33. Episode 20: Empty Nest

    All of my children are leaving home.

  34. Episode 19: Getting Old

    I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease at 54 and by 55 I have added several other diagnosis's to my list! I thought getting old started in your 60's or 70's!

  35. Episode 18: COVID-19

    I tested positive for the Coronavirus. . . Here I am rambling about it.

  36. Episode 17: Can't Sleep

    I hope that my Parkinson's Disease isn't affecting my sleeping now!

  37. Interview with Aungie pt. 2

    This episode my Aunt talks about her favorite subject, my Uncle.

  38. Aungie - Pt. One / Episode 15

    I say down with my Aunt to talk about my Uncle who had Parkinson's Disease.

  39. Ep 14 - One Year Anniversary

    I was diagnosed with Parkinson's one year ago today. This is a recap, of sorts.

  40. Parkinson's Paranoia

    Everything keeps happening to my right side. Is it truly Parkinson's Disease issues or just Parkinson's Paranoia?

  41. Done Editing This Stuff

    I am not going to edit out "uhs, errs, & ands" anymore. I want to see if this disease eventually changes my speech pattern. Historical recording data and whatnot.

  42. Episode 11: My New Normal

    Silly little things are changing in my life because of Parkinson's and I thought I would share. It might be too much information so be warned!

  43. Episode 10

    Exercise and Parkinson's Disease, my experience.

  44. Episode 9 - Quarrantinecast

    Sorry that I have been away, this is episode 9 and episode 10 has already been recorded.

  45. Episode 8: Physical Therapy

    And now the rude awakening of how I really am out of shape!

  46. First Drs Visit after Surgery

    Talking about updates after my first visit to the doctor before surgery.

  47. Cancer Free

    After my doctor's appointment and recovering.

  48. Surgery

    I finally had my surgery to remove part of my intestine. . . Hooray! Well, at least it is over with.

  49. Episode 4 - Ellen

    I talk with my youngest daughter, Ellen, about what her thought's are about me having Parkinson's Disease.

  50. Episode 3

    This is about my first doctor's visit to discuss Parkinson's Disease with my Neurologist and my wife.

About this show

On September 19, 2019 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This is my story.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast have?

Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 28, 2026.

What is Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast about?

On September 19, 2019 I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. This is my story.

How often does Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast release new episodes?

Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast publishes about every 53 days, based on its 50 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast?

Richard A Adams Jr's Podcast is created and hosted by Richard A Adams Jr.
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