When we started our Podfluencer feature, we knew we’d uncover a diverse group of ‘podcast influeners’ that impact people lives. And it’s the diversity of the podcast industry that hold  part of its endearing charm, uncovering those individuals that truly drive meaningful conversations. And this weeks Podfluencer brings you Gary Hendler, of Clean and Sober Radio.

Who Is Gary Hendler?

Gary Hendler, a Philadelphia Native, has been in successful recovery for 35 years.  Having spent most of his teenage and young adult years in the music industry, Gary grew up in the fast lane and paid a very heavy price for it by living a life of substance abuse before getting clean and sober in 1982. He has been a mainstay fixture in the recovery community since them.

Running a successful real estate company as well as hosting the “Clean and Sober” Radio show on WWDB-AM and 610 SPORTS, he was also appointed by Pennyslvania Governor Tom Wolf to serve as a full board member on the Pennsylvania Advisory Council on Drug and Alcohol abuse.

Listen to Clean and Sober Radio Podcast

Gary’s Favorite Episodes of His Show (feeds not available)

1. Dion Dimucci
2. Judy Colins
3. Jackie the Jokeman Martlin

The Interview

Who has had the biggest influence on your career?

My Audience – I get amazing feedback from them and they tell me they listen to my show all the time

If there’s someone, past and present, that you’d love to go to dinner with, who would it be and why?

Vladimir Putin – I would really like to know who he really is and not necessarily how the media portrays him.

What is it about your audience that continues to surprise you?

I love their devotion to the subject matter – week after week.

In one word, how would your best friends describe you? And Why?

Loyal, because I stick with my friends during good times as well as bad.

If you had one day, completely free of work, no watch on, and could do whatever the hell you wanted, what would it would it be and why?

Sitting on a beach in the Carribean smoking a cigar. The Carribean is the most peaceful place for me.

 

Other Podcasts That Gary Listens To

 

 

Check out Clean And Sober Radio’s Website