
Dead America
Podcasting at a higher level
Ed Watters
Show overview
Dead America launched in 2025 and has put out 15 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 43 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 12 episodes published. Published by Ed Watters.
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Podcasting at a higher level
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Adriene Caldwell Foster Care Trauma to Unbroken Hope
In this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Adriene Caldwell, author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, about her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, foster care failures, and the long road toward healing and hope. Adriene shares her lived experience surviving severe abuse, including childhood rape, sexual assault, and...

Craig Alsup Feeding Kids and Planting Churches Worldwide
In this inspiring episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Craig Alsup, full‑time missionary and global advocate with Manna Worldwide, a Fort Worth–based nonprofit serving children and families in nearly 50 countries. Craig shares how an around‑the‑world trip in 2008 exposed him and his wife to overwhelming physical and spiritual poverty,...

Tom Kubiniec – From Guitarist to Military Storage Innovator
In this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Tom Kubiniec, President and CEO of Secure It Tactical, to explore an extraordinary journey of reinvention, innovation, and fearless problem solving. Tom’s story begins as a heavy metal guitarist profiled by Guitar Player Magazine in 1984, before chronic tendonitis forced...

Bryan Power – Healing Relationships with Attachment Theory
In this transformative episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with relationship coach Bryan Power to explore how Integrated Attachment Theory can heal broken relationships and create deeper emotional connection. Bryan shares his powerful personal journey—overcoming past trauma, navigating relationship struggles, and ultimately transforming his marriage through the principles of attachment...

Jacquie Elliot Silence Abusive Brain Chatter
In this empowering episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Jacquie Elliot—certified life, relationship, and spiritual coach—to explore her groundbreaking system for overcoming negative self talk, known as Abusive Brain Chatter (ABC). Jacquie opens up about her own journey through emotional abuse, self doubt, and the relentless inner critic that...

Jessica Morris From Addiction to Spiritual Awakening
In this powerful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Jessica Morris—author, spiritual director, and survivor—to explore her extraordinary journey from addiction and turmoil to faith, healing, and spiritual rebirth. Jessica’s story begins with a painful childhood shaped by the chaos of growing up as the daughter of an alcoholic...

From Battlefield to Boardroom – A Journey of Faith and Redemption
Join us in this heartfelt episode as we speak with Ryan Reichert, owner of Our Protector Development, host of the podcast ‘Our Healer, Our Protector,’ and author of the ‘Protector Development’ book series. Ryan shares his incredible journey from growing up in small-town North Dakota, serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, battling addiction,...

Reviving Independent Scholarship – A Conversation with Dr. Sheldon Greaves
In this compelling episode, we explore the unorthodox journey of Dr. Sheldon Greaves, author of ‘The Gorrilla Scholar’s Handbook’. Dr. Greaves discusses his unconventional career path, from earning a PhD in Ancient Near Eastern Studies to founding a university and developing a space-lift capable rocket. He shares his passion for independent learning, the importance of...

Healing Through Touch Reflexology with Dr. Olatunde
In this enlightening episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Dr. Njideka Olatunde, a renowned naturopathic practitioner specializing in pain relief through touchology, reflexology, and holistic healing. Dr. Olatunde shares her powerful insights into the deep connection between stress and pain, explaining how understanding this relationship can unlock profound healing...

Michelle Steiner Overcoming Disabilities and Finding Purpose
In this inspiring episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Michelle Steiner, a paraeducator from Pennsylvania, who shares her remarkable journey of overcoming learning disabilities to achieve her dream of earning a bachelor’s degree and building a fulfilling career. Michelle’s story is a testament to perseverance, self-advocacy, and the power of...