Rehab Confidential

Sean Paul Mahoney, program manager for the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon Feb 15, 2022

Joe and Amy welcome back Sean Paul Mahoney, writer, recovery advocate and program manager for the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon to talk about people addicted to fentanyl, why methadone is a better alternative than Suboxone for fentanyl users, relapses and death among recovery workers and the overlooked rise in alcohol deaths.

Jeff Gauthier of the Milwaukee Fire Department and MORI, the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative Feb 08, 2022

Joe and Amy chat with Lt. Jeff Gauthier of the Milwaukee Fire Department, sober for 28 years. He talks to us about the mental health crisis and substance abuse among firefighters as well as his work in the Peer Support Team, breaking the stigma and shame and getting them the help they need. We also discuss his work with MORI, the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative and the frustrating cycle he sees but also the unique position he’s in as a person in recovery to elicit empathy in his fellow firefighters and connect with the people he goes to revive. Visit our sponsor for 20% off Clean Cause

Kevin F. founder of “Psychedelics in Recovery” a12 step fellowship group utilizing psychedelics as a recovery integration tool. Feb 01, 2022

Joe and Amy talk with Kevin F., who got clean from heroin 11 years ago by taking ibogaine. After a few years in traditional 12 step groups, feeling alienated by his ibogaine experience and continued interest in psychedelics, he formed “Psychedelics in Recovery”, a growing 12 step fellowship composed of people utilizing psychedelics as a recovery integration tool. We ask him if psychedelics and 12 step really can co-exist, what his group considers “sobriety” and why people gloss over Bill Wilson’s own use of psychedelics. Visit our sponsor for 20% off Clean Cause

Patrick Reilly, Clinic Manager of a Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program in Milwaukee Wisconsin Jan 25, 2022

Joe and Amy sit down with Patrick Reilly, currently the Clinic Manager of a Medication Assisted Opioid Treatment Program in Milwaukee Wisconsin and one of the cohosts of the “Don’t Die Wisconsin” podcast. We talk about his transition from working in residential treatment to harm reduction, why he feels it’s so important for abstinent people to support all pathways to recovery and specifically his appearance at the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety to legalize fentanyl testing strips. Visit our sponsor for 20% off Clean Cause

Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson, Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester Jan 18, 2022

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Susan Pierce Thompson, Adjunct Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester, a multiple New York Times bestselling author, and an expert in the psychology of eating. We talk food addiction, why it can be harder to beat than drugs or alcohol, what sugar does to the brain, and how to rewire your brain. Visit our sponsor for 20% off Clean Cause

Carl Erik Fisher, addiction physician, bioethicist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Jan 11, 2022

Joe and Amy interview Carl Erik Fisher, addiction physician, bioethicist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University. We talk about his own addiction journey during med school and his new book “The Urge: Our History of Addiction”.

Joanna Conti, a serial entrepreneur Jan 04, 2022

Joe and Amy sit down with Joanna Conti, a serial entrepreneur. After becoming frustrated with the lack of success rate data available as her daughter cycled in and out treatment programs, she started a research firm to independently collect data in order to answer the critical question “what are the outcomes of rehab?”

Dr. Peter Grinspoon, Author, Physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital Dec 28, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, primary care physician, cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School. He is also the author of the memoir ‘Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction’. We discuss his own addiction, cannabis, his take on 12 step and why there aren’t earlier interventions and less punitive routes for doctors facing SUD.

Duff McDonald, Journalist and Author of “Tickled: A Common Sense Guide to the Present Moment” Dec 21, 2021

Joe and Amy welcome back journalist and writer Duff McDonald to talk about his new book “Tickled: A Common Sense Guide to the Present Moment”, a radical departure from his 5 previous books. Duff describes his wild epiphany during the pandemic which taught him to live in the present moment. We talk sobriety, why it’s so difficult to tolerate uncertainty, and his practical way of living in the now.

Dr. Joseph Yi, Addiction Psychiatrist Dec 14, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Joseph Yi, a Board Certified Addiction Psychiatrist who specializes in Holistic Psychiatry and Detoxification. He gives us the low down on the “4 pillars of wellness”, the role of nutrition in mental health and recovery, the rise of technology addiction and his personal take on psychedelics and cannabis.

Matt Escobas, Director of Special Initiatives at Fors Marsh group Dec 07, 2021

Joe and Amy talk to Matt Escobas, the Director of Special Initiatives at Fors Marsh group (FMG) a research firm developing shame and stigma-free mental health and SUD programs for their employees. Matt explains how it all works, the personal reasons that led him to develop it and what a B Corp is.

Neil Woods,former UK undercover police officer Nov 30, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with former undercover police officer Neil Woods from the UK. He discusses the prevalence of PTSD and suicide among cops and explains what UK harm reduction looks like. As part of the global Law Enforcement Action Partnership, (LEAP) he speaks around the world to politicians, policy makers and the general public to tell the dark truths about the War on Drugs.

Marybeth Redmond, Vermont State Representative and Author of “Hear me, See me”. Nov 23, 2021

Joe and Amy talk to Vermont State Representative, Marybeth Redmond about her career in journalism, teaching, and now politics. Redmond discusses her writing program with incarcerated women, including the book of their work entitled “Hear me, See me”. She explains how much trauma informed women ending in prison.

Simon Kirke, drummer for Free, Bad Company and recovery advocate Nov 16, 2021

Joe and Amy welcome rock and roll legend, Simon Kirke. Simon talks about his history in the business, being the drummer for Free and Bad Company and relays stories on some of the biggest names in rock. We also talk about his recovery advocacy work with Road Recovery.

Damon West, best-selling author of "The Coffee Bean", college professor and nationally known keynote speaker Nov 09, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Damon West, a college professor with a M.S. in criminal justice as well as a nationally known keynote speaker and best-selling author. Damon spent 7 years in a maximum security prison after getting hooked on meth, following a career ending injury when he was Division 1 starting quarterback at the University of Texas.. They discuss about his story, his recovery, the coffee bean analogy and his incredible work in prison reform and re-entry including his program to help men of color become elementary school teachers.

Dr Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University of Medicine Nov 02, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University of Medicine and chief of the Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. They discuss her new book “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence”, delving into the pain pleasure trap, the importance of radical honesty in recovery, a scarcity vs plenty mindset and disclosure porn.

Dr. Jeeshan Chowdhury, psychedelic-assisted therapy expert Oct 26, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Jeeshan Chowdhury, an MD/PhD who studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He is a seasoned entrepreneur who is trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy through CIIS and is now bringing his expertise to Journey Colab as Founder and CEO. We talk about his own personal journey that brought him to psychedelics, his work with FDA and how we overcome the stigma and propaganda of the war on drugs.

Dr. Houman Farzin, psychedelic assisted therapy expert Oct 19, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Houman Farzin to talk about his work with indigenous people struggling with trauma and addiction. Dr. Farzin is an expert in all psychedelic assisted therapy including ketamine, psilocybin and MDMA. They discuss addiction, PTSD, depression and how psychedelic therapy can be helpful with many types of mental health disorders as well as its pending commercialization.

TJ Woodward, bestselling author of "Conscious Creation: 5 Steps to Embracing the Life of Your Dreams" Oct 12, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with TJ Woodward, revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist. He has created a new treatment modality called Conscious Recovery which focuses on the underlying root causes that drive destructive patterns, while providing clear steps for letting go of core false beliefs that lead to addictive tendencies.

Zack Gray, Co-Founder and CEO of Ophelia Oct 05, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Zack Gray, Co-Founder and CEO of Ophelia, a telemedicine company providing treatment for opioid dependence. He started Ophelia after losing a loved one to an overdose. We talk about the stigma of MAT in the recovery community, the difference between Suboxone and Subutex, and why so many doctors can’t legally prescribe Suboxone.

Ester Nicholson, speaker, counselor and author Sep 28, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with speaker, counselor and author Ester Nicholson. Ester believes that racism is actually an addiction and an identity crisis and once indoctrinated on a generational, ancestral, familial, environment level, it takes more than education to recover. We talk about her book and program Soul Recovery which aims to heal these patterns on a spiritual and emotional level.

Erin Khar, author of the new addiction memoir “Strung Out” Sep 21, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Erin Khar, journalist, speaker and author of the new addiction memoir “Strung Out”. Erin talks about what medical professionals can do to lessen stigma, the importance of speaking about relapse and how to talk to your kids about drug use.

Dr. Joseph R Volpicelli MD, Ph.D, world renowned doctor, scientist and clinician Sep 14, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with world renowned scientist and clinician Dr. Joseph R Volpicelli whose research led to the discovery of naltrexone to treat alcohol addiction by reducing cravings and relapse. Dr. Volpicelli explains the difference between his approach and the Sinclair method, why treatment centers aren’t using this effective FDA-approved medication and the neurochemical difference between normal drinkers and binge drinkers or people who abuse alcohol.

Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp, President/Founder of Breathwork For Recovery Sep 07, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with healer and President/Founder of Breathwork For Recovery, Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp. He explains what breathwork is and how it can help in the treatment of addiction and trauma. He discusses the dangers of doing breathwork with practitioners who don’t have sufficient or proper training, the need for accreditation in the field, and his experience leading breathwork groups in treatment centers.

Wendy Adamson, author and clinical marketing manager of Polaris Teen Center Aug 31, 2021

Amy and Joe chat it up with author and clinical marketing manager of Polaris Teen Center, Wendy Adamson about her new memoir “Incorrigible”, which recounts her life in the juvenile justice system. Wendy talks about her work with her son’s non profit “Hav a Sole” that provides thousands of sneakers to at-risk youth. She also discusses how kids with mental health issues get lost in the system and the impact of intergenerational trauma.

Mark Redmond, author and child welfare advocate Aug 24, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with author and child welfare advocate, Mark Redmond. Mark shares stories from his career taking care of homeless youth. They discuss the state of recovery among one of our most vulnerable populations, the trauma of doing the work, and how we can all help to do better

Daniel Kolitz, journalist Aug 17, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with journalist Daniel Kolitz to talk about the recovery cult “Enthusiastic Sobriety”, the subject of his latest piece “The Love Bomb” for Atavist Magazine. He tells us about the recovery cult started by Bob Meehan over 50 years ago, what drew him to the story and how this group is destroying lives.

Dr. David Rabin, board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist Aug 10, 2021

Joe and Amy chat with board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin. Dr. Rabin is piloting innovative treatment in addiction and mental health using ketamine therapy and wearable technology that helps manage stress and anxiety. We speak with Dr. Rabin on what he believes is the root cause of addiction, how to revise outdated mental tapes and the biggest flaws in current addiction treatment.

Sheila Vakharia,Deputy Director of the Department of Research and Academic Engagement of the Drug Policy Alliance Aug 03, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Sheila Vakharia, Deputy Director of the Department of Research and Academic Engagement of the Drug Policy Alliance. We discuss the misunderstandings about harm reduction, whether cannabis causes violence and mental illness, why booze is overlooked as a toxic drug and the efficacy of the treatment industry.

Brian Merlen, activist who ran for congress in Connecticut Jul 27, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Brian Merlen who ran for congress in Connecticut’s 4th district (Purdue Pharma’s home district). He spills the tea on the corruption of that race, including demands to drop out by Dita Bhargava of Shatterproof and Fernando Alvarez of the Opioid Spoon Movement so as not to shame Congressman Jim Himes in his re-election by shining a light on his inaction on opioids. The case is being formally investigated by the CT state elections enforcement commission.

Tom Coderre, former state senator from Rhode Island Jul 20, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Tom Coderre, former state senator from Rhode Island and current Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use for SAMHSA. We discuss what SAMHSA defines as “recovery”, the new ONDCP director and the spike in overdose deaths. Tom was featured with Joe in “The Anonymous People”.

Elia Einhorn, host of Sonos Radio and Pitchfork Radio and TV Jul 13, 2021

Joe and Amy talk to Elia Einhorn, host of Sonos Radio and Pitchfork Radio and TV. He is also the songwriter/producer/frontman of the collaborations-based project "Fashion Brigade”. Elia discusses drinking, drugs and the music scene and most importantly his newest baby, Sober 21, a magazine he created and edits for recovering musicians featuring famous musicians in recovery which garnered two write-ups in Rolling Stone.

Wes Hurt, founder of Clean Cause Jul 06, 2021

What could be thought of as an ass kissing as Joe and Amy talk to Wes Hurt, founder of Clean Cause, the Yerba mate beverage that gives 1/2 profits to help recovering people in need and sponsors Rehab Confidential, turns into a lively chat. We talk building an economy, why recovering people don’t financially support recovery, and how we can all do better.

Danielle Pack McCarthy, founder of the Philipstown Behavioral Hub Jun 29, 2021

Joe and Amy chat with social worker and founder of the Philipstown Behavioral Hub, Danielle Pack McCarthy. After Philipstown, NY lost many lives to the lethal overdose, Danielle created “The Hub”, an innovative community-based program that gives residents a single point of entry to access local mental health and addiction programs, services and education.

Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin Jun 22, 2021

Joe and Amy banter about the drug war turning 50, the WHO subjugating women and alcohol sales reaching record highs. Governor Tony Evers, of Wisconsin drops by to talk weed taxes and mental health among young people.

Ryan Marino, emergency physician, medical toxicologist, professor and addiction medicine specialist Jun 15, 2021

Season Two jumps off with Joe and Amy sitting down with Dr. Ryan Marino, emergency physician, medical toxicologist, professor and addiction medicine specialist who helps sort out fact from urban legend about Fentanyl

Mishka Shubaly, Best Selling Kindle Singles author Jun 08, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Best Selling Kindle Singles author Mishka Shubaly. He chats to them about AA, his status as “unclean and sober”, being a Jeopardy question and giving Jeff Bezos a donkey tooth souvenir.

Sarah Fair George Vermont State Attorney Jun 01, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Vermont State Attorney Sarah Fair George. They cover policing reform, where mental illness intersects with the law, what countries do a better job and if Sarah should replace Bernie Sanders in the Senate.

Jessica Lahey New York Times best selling author May 25, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with New York Times best selling author Jessica Lahey to talk about the Importance of letting kids fail, her own path to recovery and her new book “The Addiction Inoculation”.

Guy Felicella, renowned speaker and recovery consultant May 18, 2021

Joe and Amy chat with recovery counselor and harm reduction advocate, Guy Felicella. Guy talks them through Canadian drug policy, safe injecting facilities in Vancouver and how harm reduction saved his life and got him sober after 20 years of homelessness and addiction.

Ben Levenson, former founder of Origins Behavioral Healthcare May 11, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Ben Levenson, former founder of Origins Behavioral Healthcare turned harm reduction advocate and philanthropist. Ben talks to Joe and Amy about lessons learned working in the industry, drug policy reform and the direction the treatment industry must go moving forward.

Ex Deputy Sheriff Karen Moss (K Mo) May 04, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with openly gay Ex Deputy Sheriff Karen Moss (K Mo) who was in recovery while on the force. We discuss cop culture, the prejudice she faced as a woman officer and the rampant alcoholism, mental health issues and high divorce rates among the police. K-Mo tells us her opinion on police reform, the war on drugs, and most importantly how we can rebuild trust within the community.

Ed Latimore, best selling author and former professional heavyweight boxer Apr 27, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with former professional heavyweight boxer, competitive chess player and best selling author Ed Latimore. We talk racism, alcoholism, his faith based recovery, the boxing world and how not to care what people think.

Hunter Biden Apr 20, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, to talk about his new addiction memoir “Beautiful Things”. We discuss Hunter’s recovery, family trauma, the Biden lineage of alcoholism, the stigma of drugs and of course, being in the crosshairs of the social media. .

Dave from the Dopey Podcast Apr 13, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dave from the famed Dopey Podcast. Dave confesses his resentments, talks about tennis balls filled with heroin and relays his take on Cali Sober, DMX and Tiger Woods.

AJ Daulerio, former editor-in-chief of Gawker Apr 06, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with former editor-in-chief of Gawker, AJ Daulerio who gets candid about sparring with Hulk Hogan and Bubba the Love Sponge. AJ talks about his own recovery and his very cool recovery site "The Small Bow".

Nebraska State Senator, Anna Wishart Mar 30, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Nebraska state senator, Anna Wishart about her proposed legislation regarding medical cannabis. She explains how it could help an aging population, kids with intractable epilepsy, and aid in economic growth all while her opposition worries about the impact on goats.

Brandon Del Pozo, former NYPD officer and chief of police of Burlington, VT Mar 23, 2021

Joe and Amy chat it up with former NYPD officer and chief of police of Burlington, VT, Brandon Del Pozo about his transition to being a scholar, reforms in policing and how we can all do a better job with drug policy.

John Swab, writer/director of “Body Brokers” Mar 16, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with John Swab, writer/director of the new film “Body Brokers” to discuss the film and the “multi-billion dollar insurance scandal within the substance abuse treatment industry.” We talk about the low rate of success within the treatment industry, the predatory nature of the business and "how capitalism fails addicts."

Dr. Douglas Mungin, Communications Studies Professor and "Skid Row historian" Mar 09, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Douglas Mungin, Communications Studies Professor and "Skid Row historian" who has been shot to fame by the Netflix four-part documentary "Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel”. Dr. Mungin talks to us about gentrification, racism, “containment", mental illness, drug addiction and the everyday lives of the unhoused community.

David Poses, author of “The Weight of Air: a memoir of a double life, fueled by addiction and mental illness” Mar 02, 2021

Amy and Joe sit down with writer, activist and speaker David Poses and talk about his highly anticipated darkly funny addiction memoir “The Weight of Air: a memoir of a double life, fueled by addiction and mental illness”. Poses explains why he thinks depression is the gateway drug and discloses that he’s been on Suboxone for 13 years for his heroin addiction. We talk about religious discrimination in AA, 12 step’s resistance to medication, drug policy, science and how Dr. Carl Hart has rocked the recovery community with his admission that he’s used heroin “recreationally” for 5 years.

Stanley Nelson, Emmy award winning director Feb 23, 2021

Joe and Amy talk to Emmy winning director, Stanley Nelson about his new documentary: “Crack: Cocaine, Corruption and Conspiracy” on Netflix. The film examines the crack era of the 80’s and how crack fueled racial and economic inequality, the hyper-aggressive policing, the government and police corruption and the sentencing disparities between powdered cocaine and crack. We ask Nelson his thoughts on the “war on drugs”, defunding the police, the legalization of drugs, what white communities need to know and how we can start to heal the racial divide.

Harry Cunnane, co-author of “Under our roof” Feb 16, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Harry Cunnane, co-author of “Under our roof”. Harry shares his perspective about his addiction and recovery as well as his mother’s, who is Madeleine Dean, congressional representative for the critical PA-4th. Joe and Amy talk Biden Administration embracing harm reduction and which religion is craziest.

Daniel Z. Lieberman M.D., author of 'The Molecule of More' Feb 09, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University and author of the mind blowing book “The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race”. He explains how dopamine is the culprit behind addiction to drugs, sex, gaming, social media and moreover how we can use control dopamine to combat desire dopamine and recover. Lieberman also discusses the link between creativity and “madness”. Joe celebrates 24 years sober.

Jonathan Dickinson, recovery coach and ibogaine advocate Feb 02, 2021

Joe and Amy sit down with recovery coach Jonathan Dickinson who has been working with ibogaine since 2009 and has his own clinic in Tijuana. We have an honest and candid conversation with Jonathan about who would be a good candidate for this type of treatment, why it’s not a cure all for addiction, side effects and mortality rates. Did you know there was a 12 step group for people who take psychedelics in recovery? Also Joe and Amy delight in the Biden administration shutting down for profit prisons.

Erica Sandberg, consumer finance expert, journalist and San Francisco community activist. Jan 26, 2021

Joe and Amy wonder muse on how alcohol escapes a warning label especially now that the American Cancer has released a study on how it fuels cancer. Biden administration commits to science driving policy but will that include drug policy? The alcoholic of the day, Matt Rinklin of Release Recovery Foundation, stops by to chat about his higher power and how his foundation helps underserved get into treatment. Journalist and community activist, Erica Sandberg, gets out the brass tacks to explain her ardent opposition to harm reduction.

Tim Arango, corespondent for the New York Times Jan 19, 2021

Joe and Amy talk about the storming of the Capitol. Joe recalls going to the UK parliament wearing a t-shirt. Former Baghdad bureau chief for the New York Times, Tim Arango, stops by to talk about recovery on an oversees assignment, where drug use intersects with racial violence and covering the upcoming George Floyd case.

Abraham Gutman, Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jan 12, 2021

Joe and Amy talk through potential pitfalls of overmedicalizing addiction with noted Philadelphia Inquirer reporter, Abraham Gutman. They also discuss the cultural implications of asking immigrants seeking citizenship if they are “habitual drunkards”. Joe and Amy talk about America running along with Iran for drug policy and how disrespectful it is to name call members of Congress.

Scott Wiener, California State Senator Jan 05, 2021

Joe and Amy hear from California State Senator, Scott Wiener and his fight for overdose prevention sites in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Amy celebrates 8 years sober and Joe unleashes on Congressional Representative, Elise Stefanik.

Dr. Claudia Black, Author of "It'll Never Happen To Me" Dec 29, 2020

Joe and Amy get the opportunity to talk with Dr. Claudia Black about being the child of an alcoholic as well as the release of the third edition of her seminal recovery book “It’ll Never Happen To Me”. Joe and Amy also discuss the tone deaf Tropicana ad. Joe Adds Andrew Cuomo to the RC hit list for dragging his feet on safe injection facilities.

Svante Myrick, Mayor of Ithaca, NY Dec 22, 2020

Joe and Amy sit down the Mayor of Ithaca, NY Svante Myrick. He shares about his own journey from housing insecurity and his father’s addiction to the Ivy League and then the mayors office. Joe and Amy discuss the limits of personal responsibility among addicts and if insurance covers “Thetan" removal in Narconon.

Sean-Paul Mahoney,mental health/addiction peer support specialist Dec 15, 2020

Mental health/addiction peer support specialist and RC returnee, Sean-Paul Mahoney lays out how Oregon became the first state to decriminalize drug use. Later he shares what it’s like to date via Zoom in a pandemic world. Joe explains to Amy that Mitch McConnel looks like an indifferent turtle and recovery wins with Joe’s kid being admitted to Georgetown Medical School.

Clay F, Author of "The Sarcastic Big Book" Dec 08, 2020

Joe and Amy chat with “Clay F” of the hilarious and popular Instagram account and Author of "The Sarcastic Big Book". “Clay” tells his story, his take on 12 step and how we all need to laugh more. Joe and Amy discuss cannabis decriminalization passing the House and Joe educates Amy on the real name of Pope Francis, his scientific background and mission to transform the Catholic Church

Mark Ebner, investigative journalist and New York Times best selling author Dec 01, 2020

Accomplished investigative journalist and NYT Best Selling author, Mark Ebner join Joe and Amy to chat about using cannabis as an exit drug after relapsing on opiates after a motorcycle accident and 25 years clean. He tells them about confronting Scientology-financed private investigators in front of his house and trolling Donald Trump for decades at Spy magazine. Amy has a huge bone to pick with Rickey Schroeder and Joe finally doesn’t mention a plantation system.

Chris Poulos, lawyer and prison reform advocate Nov 24, 2020

Joe and Amy sit down with lawyer and prison reform advocate Chris Poulos who tells them how he went from drug charges in federal prison to being a White House intern. Joe talks about a client who was “too drunk for rehab” which makes Amy wonders why "ghetto Promises" didn’t think she was too high to take her money. Governor Of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, makes the hit list along with Daryl the Dare lion.

Jesse Joyce comedian and Jimmy Kimmel writer Nov 17, 2020

Joe and Amy hear comedian and Jimmy Kimmel writer Jesse Joyce tell his inspirational recovery story of going from dating a stripper with a spray tan, a coke nose bleed, and a five year old to being married with kids and attending the Oscars. Jesse recounts the fun times he worked with Donald Trump. Joe and Amy applaud Hunter Biden’s chutzpah in dealing with Good Morning America’s Amy Robach.

Dr. Ray Glendrange, Veteran, ophthalmologist, addiction doctor Nov 10, 2020

Joe and Amy get the low down from Dr. Ray Glendrange, Veteran, ophthalmologist, addiction doc and man in long term recovery. He tells them that stigma of addiction and mental illness is alive and well, how veterans fall through the cracks of the medical system and what he’s doing to help. Joe is convinced everything is a plantation system. Amy takes credit for Biden winning the election as it was her birthday wish the night before.

Duff McDonald, journalist and author of The Golden Passport Nov 03, 2020

Joe and Amy sit down with Duff McDonald, business journalist and author of “The Golden Passport”, a Harvard business school expose as well as 4 other books. He talks about finding recovery by becoming a Woodstock hippie. Joe regales Amy with tales of his germinating alcoholism and Catholic school shenanigans trying to make the nuns laugh.

John Hill, host of the weekly, The Feels Live and Andy Cohen Live Oct 27, 2020

Joe and Amy get with real with John Hill, host of the weekly “The Feels: Live” and cohost of Andy Cohen’s popular SiriusXM hit show "Andy Cohen: Live”. They talk about culture, relapse and John teaches Joe about a “bussy”.

Timothy Kavanagh, founder of the infamous Dank Recovery Meme Oct 20, 2020

Joe and Amy sit down with Timothy Kavanagh, founder of the infamous Dank Recovery Meme account. They discuss why addicts and alcoholics have such a dark sense of humor and explore the instant connection that memes can provide. What, if anything, is taboo in recovery comedy? Timothy tells the story of having to make an amends to Demi Lovato. Amy questions the integrity of making fun of Hunter Biden’s past coke problem.

Tracey Helton, Author of “The Big Fix: Life After Heroin” Oct 13, 2020

Joe and Amy talk safety first with famed harm reduction advocate and author of “The Big Fix: Life After Heroin”, Tracey Helton. Joe and Amy also discuss the RNC shell game and complex poetry structure that makes Amy think dirty thoughts.

Jarmichael Harris, the founder and CEO of Engage Recovery Oct 06, 2020

Joe and Amy interview Jarmichael Harris, the founder and CEO of Engage Recovery who currently serves as East Carolina University’s Collegiate Recovery Community Coordinator and an Alcohol and Other Drug Staff Counselor for the Center for Counseling and Student Development. Harris sheds light on collegiate recovery and how he became a recovery ally. Joe and Amy question the limitations in picking a higher power in AA.

Chris Swonger, the President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council Sep 29, 2020

Amy and Joe powwow with Chris Swonger, the President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council who states his case for low taxes on booze and discusses his involvement with Responsibility.org. Amy’s memoir is now required reading at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Work. Joe suggests that a certain Florida treatment center renames itself “Insurance Fraud of the Swamp”.

Colin Quinn stand up comedy legend and author Sep 22, 2020

Joe and Amy sit down with stand up comedy legend Colin Quinn. Colin talks about his newly released book “Overstated”. Colin and Joe reflect on how it’s been 10 years since the overdose death of Greg Giraldo. Amy and Joe chat about Nebraska Governor Pete Rickets again. Joe regales Amy with a funny story about being hit with reality at a visit to the White House.

The Man behind the Famous UK based Twitter account "Secret Drug Addict" Sep 15, 2020

Joe and Amy have an interesting chat with the man behind the famous UK based Twitter account "Secret Drug Addict" which VICE "deemed the most helpful anonymous Twitter account”. They talk to him about his early days working with Oasis and NIN to answering thousands of DM’s from people in crisis over the years. Joe tells a story about how he violated Federal law with Senate interns and he and Amy go after the Governor of Nebraska Pete Ricketts.

Michelle Lipinski, Northshore Recovery High School Principal Sep 08, 2020

Joe and Amy interview Northshore Recovery High School Principal, Michelle Lipinski, who talks about her unique program and student population as well as the new 4-part MTV docu-series “16 and Recovering” about her school.

Kristen Johnston, recovery advocate and Emmy winning actress Sep 01, 2020

Joe and Amy talk about the RNC. Recovery advocate and Emmy winning actress, Kristen Johnston, gets super honest about her sisters death.

Franchesca Gordon, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Aug 25, 2020

Joe and Amy talk with LMFT Franchesca Gordon who sheds light on the racial disparities in the rehab world. Joe and Amy also talk about Andrew Gillum’s comeback and per usual, Joe lobs some insults.

Zachary Siegel journalist and researcher Aug 18, 2020

Joe and Amy sit down with journalist and researcher Zachary Siegel. He talks about his unconventional path to recovery, prison reform and his latest projects. Amy soldiers on with her brutal Juul withdrawal and Joe regales listeners with a story about how he blew his political consultant career.

Tracy Dunn, interventionist, codependency coach Aug 11, 2020

Joe and Amy sit down with Tracy Dunn, interventionist, codependency coach and the “Sergeant Gunnery Hartman” of group facilitators. They talk about the overmedication at rehabs and the insidiousness of codependency.

Patrick O’ Neil, former bank robber, ex-junkie and author of “Gun, Needle, Spoon”. Aug 04, 2020

Amy and Joe talk prison reform and criminal record clearing with Patrick O’ Neil, former junkie bank robber and the author of “Gun, Needle, Spoon”.

Krystyna Hutchinson cohost of Guys We F****d podcast Jul 28, 2020

Amy and Joe have a very candid chat with Krystyna Hutchinson, author, comic and cohost of the wildly popular anti-slut shaming Guys We F****d podcast. She talks to us about her Adderall problem and how she was able to tame it with therapy.

Emmy Olea, a transgender woman in long term recovery Jul 21, 2020

Joe and Amy interview Emmy Olea, a transgender woman in long term recovery. Joe and Amy talk about why they hate nature and learn what’s appropriate when talking to a trans person. Emmy explains how she had to come out as gay, trans, and an addict to family and friends and describes some of the prejudice she originally faced in gay AA when transitioning.

Ryan O' Callaghan former NFL offensive tackle for the Patriot and Chiefs Jul 14, 2020

Pioneer Ryan O’Callaghan, shares with Joe and Amy about his story of coming out in the NFL. He speaks about over coming drug abuse to start the Ryan O’Callaghan foundation helping other LGBTQ athletes. Joe asks Ryan for his old fat clothes, Amy decides to change her language to “I was untemperant” after being inspired by Fredric Douglas.

Brittany Andrews, tales of sobriety and porn Jul 07, 2020

Hall of Fame Porn Star Ms. Brittany Andrew regales Joe and Amy with tales of sobriety and porn, explaining the mental health challenges in the adult entertainment industry and teaches them a new...umm…term.

Sean Paul Mahoney program manager for the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon Jun 30, 2020

Joe and Amy talk talk to the program manager for the Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon Sean-Paul Mahoney about being on the front lines of in Portland. They discuss why anonymity has a harmful byproduct and how the drug war is racist.

Chris Taylor combat vet overdosed while running for Congress Jun 23, 2020

Joe and Amy speak to combat vet Chris Taylor who overdosed on heroin while running for Congress. He talks about the political and personal repercussions of that relapse after 7 years sober as well as PTSD, how the VA isn’t meeting the needs of returning veterans and more

Dr. Howard Wetsman noted addictionologist, psychiatrist and previous owner of Townsend Treatment center Jun 14, 2020

Joe and Amy discuss the medical aspects of addiction with noted addictionologist, psychiatrist and previous owner of Townsend Treatment center, Dr. Howard Wetsman. The doctor poses the valid question “Why does the patient have no voice in their own addiction treatment?”.

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