S2 E2: The Seed

The Sunshine Place by Audacy Podcasts | Team Downey

Oct 30, 202443:17Society & Culture

To understand Straight, we have to look back at its predecessor: The Seed. This Florida-based rehab center was founded by Art Barker, a former alcoholic and stand-up comedian turned rehabilitation guru. In the 1970s, he...

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