Duff McKagan, founding member of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver shares how a near-death experience forced him to get sober and all the good that came from turning his life around. He recounts tales from the road, the music he loves, and what sobriety means to him.

On this episode, Duff talks to Matt about:
Growing up in Seattle as the youngest of 8 kids.
Leaving home and moving to LA at 19 to escape the heroin pervasive in the Seattle scene
The moment he realized he had to get sober to stay alive after his pancreas burst
How studying martial arts helped him achieve sobriety
His varied taste in music and how that influenced his sound
Raising a family and getting to share music with his daughters
Staying open about his ongoing mental health struggles and seeking treatment
Encouraging everyone that sobriety is possible and the best way to live.
And More



This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visitthechanceto.org.

About Duff McKagan

Duff Mckagan plays bass in Guns N’ Roses and co-wrote many of their most iconic songs. He formed Velvet Revolver with his former bandmate Slash and has played in many more groups including fronting his own band, Loaded. McKagan has written for Seattleweekly.com and ESPN.com. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller It's So Easy (and Other Lies), and How to Be a Man: (and other illusions). Duff lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, supermodel Susan Holmes McKagan, and their two daughters.

Duff McKagan, founding member of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver shares how a near-death experience forced him to get sober and all the good that came from turning his life around. He recounts tales from the road, the music he loves, and what sobriety means to him.
On this episode, Duff talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up in Seattle as the youngest of 8 kids.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Leaving home and moving to LA at 19 to escape the heroin pervasive in the Seattle scene</li>
<li aria-level="1">The moment he realized he had to get sober to stay alive after his pancreas burst</li>
<li aria-level="1">How studying martial arts helped him achieve sobriety</li>
<li aria-level="1">His varied taste in music and how that influenced his sound</li>
<li aria-level="1">Raising a family and getting to share music with his daughters</li>
<li aria-level="1">Staying open about his ongoing mental health struggles and seeking treatment</li>
<li aria-level="1">Encouraging everyone that sobriety is possible and the best way to live.</li>
<li aria-level="1">And More</li>
</ul>
 
This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit<a href="https://tinyurl.com/SalArmyARC"> </a><a href="http://thechanceto.org">thechanceto.org</a>.
About Duff McKagan
Duff Mckagan plays bass in Guns N’ Roses and co-wrote many of their most iconic songs. He formed Velvet Revolver with his former bandmate Slash and has played in many more groups including fronting his own band, Loaded. McKagan has written for Seattleweekly.com and ESPN.com. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller It's So Easy (and Other Lies), and How to Be a Man: (and other illusions). Duff lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, supermodel Susan Holmes McKagan, and their two daughters.

SOUND, SOBRIETY and SUCCESS is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations. 

The Sound & Sobriety podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around. 

SOUND, SOBRIETY and SUCCESS is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations.&nbsp;
The Sound &amp; Sobriety podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around.&nbsp;

Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matt Pinfield

SOUND, SOBRIETY and SUCCESS is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations.&nbsp;
The Sound &amp; Sobriety podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around.&nbsp;

Duff McKagan, founding member of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver shares how a near-death experience forced him to get sober and all the good that came from turning his life around. He recounts tales from the road, the music he loves, and what sobriety means to him.

Duff McKagan

Slim Jim Phantom is the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats known for leading the rockabilly revival, pioneering his stand-up drumming style, and being one of the coolest drummers in rock-n-roll. He shares how the Stray Cats made it big, how he decided to go sober, and how he lives the rockabilly lifestyle.

On this episode, Jim talks to Matt about:
Growing up on Long Island and spending his time practicing music with his friends
How discovering rockabilly music changed his life and influenced his style and sound
Forming the Stray Cats and moving to London with hardly any money and no place to stay
Gaining buzz by hanging around popular London pubs and earning the attention of big names like Motörhead, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Pretenders, The Damned, and The Rolling Stones
Recording an album and discovering it was a hit back in the US
Quitting drinking after deciding partying and getting drunk for several nights in a row was a hard way to live
Going to meetings all over the world and supporting other peoples’ recovery journeys
His close friendships with rockers like Lemmy Kilmister and Earl Slick and how real friendships don’t rely on substance use
Climbing Mount Everest for Hope Love Strength Foundation and his other charitable work
The drummers that inspired him and the welcoming community among drummers

And More!

This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visitthechanceto.org.

About Slim Jim Phantom

As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom, alongside bandmates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. With a love for 50's Rock and Roll, the Stray Cats took inspiration from that bygone era and mixed with their youthful energy and aggression to produce the updated hard-edged rockabilly sound that saw them conquer London, Europe and later the U.S., gaining fans among the likes of Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Robert Plant along the way.

In addition to the Stray Cats, Jim has worked with some of the world's top artists. He has played a part in many successful groups – notably Phantom, Rocker and Slick (featuring long time David Bowie guitarist Earl Slick) which produced two popular albums; and Dead Men Walking, an all-star affair which has boasted original members of The Sex Pistols, The Cult and Big Country among the rotating line-up. Jim also enjoyed a stint playing with the rock-n-roll originator, Jerry Lee Lewis, and even performed in a now-mythological band called The Cheap Dates with acting legend Harry Dean Stanton, one of Jim's longtime pals.

Jim has worked on numerous other projects, including his own explosive self-named roots-rock trio, and HeadCat, co-starring Lemmy Kilmister and Danny B. Harvey, and Jim’s musical project The Jack Tars, a band co-founded with old friends, and former Dead Men Walking bandmates Captain Sensible and Mike Peters and SJP's long time true rockabilly pal Chris Cheney of Australia's top rockin' band The Living End. He is also deeply committed to charitable works, too: he climbed both Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro for Love Hope Strength Foundation (an organization co-founded by Mike Peters of The Alarm that benefits cancer research). 

Jim hosts Rockabilly Rave Up on Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM. He is known as "The Honest Mechanic," where he features new rockabilly acts and the classics. Jim also hosts Slim Jim Phantasy on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, where he shares his other passion, baseball, and fantasy sports in general.

Slim Jim Phantom is the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats known for leading the rockabilly revival, pioneering his stand-up drumming style, and being one of the coolest drummers in rock-n-roll. He shares how the Stray Cats made it big, how he decided to go sober, and how he lives the rockabilly lifestyle.
On this episode, Jim talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up on Long Island and spending his time practicing music with his friends</li>
<li aria-level="1">How discovering rockabilly music changed his life and influenced his style and sound</li>
<li aria-level="1">Forming the Stray Cats and moving to London with hardly any money and no place to stay</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gaining buzz by hanging around popular London pubs and earning the attention of big names like Motörhead, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Pretenders, The Damned, and The Rolling Stones</li>
<li aria-level="1">Recording an album and discovering it was a hit back in the US</li>
<li aria-level="1">Quitting drinking after deciding partying and getting drunk for several nights in a row was a hard way to live</li>
<li aria-level="1">Going to meetings all over the world and supporting other peoples’ recovery journeys</li>
<li aria-level="1">His close friendships with rockers like Lemmy Kilmister and Earl Slick and how real friendships don’t rely on substance use</li>
<li aria-level="1">Climbing Mount Everest for Hope Love Strength Foundation and his other charitable work</li>
<li aria-level="1">The drummers that inspired him and the welcoming community among drummers</li>
</ul>
And More!
This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit<a href="https://tinyurl.com/SalArmyARC"> </a><a href="http://thechanceto.org">thechanceto.org</a>.
About Slim Jim Phantom
As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom, alongside bandmates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. With a love for 50's Rock and Roll, the Stray Cats took inspiration from that bygone era and mixed with their youthful energy and aggression to produce the updated hard-edged rockabilly sound that saw them conquer London, Europe and later the U.S., gaining fans among the likes of Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Robert Plant along the way.
In addition to the Stray Cats, Jim has worked with some of the world's top artists. He has played a part in many successful groups – notably Phantom, Rocker and Slick (featuring long time David Bowie guitarist Earl Slick) which produced two popular albums; and Dead Men Walking, an all-star affair which has boasted original members of The Sex Pistols, The Cult and Big Country among the rotating line-up. Jim also enjoyed a stint playing with the rock-n-roll originator, Jerry Lee Lewis, and even performed in a now-mythological band called The Cheap Dates with acting legend Harry Dean Stanton, one of Jim's longtime pals.
Jim has worked on numerous other projects, including his own explosive self-named roots-rock trio, and HeadCat, co-starring Lemmy Kilmister and Danny B. Harvey, and Jim’s musical project The Jack Tars, a band co-founded with old friends, and former Dead Men Walking bandmates Captain Sensible and Mike Peters and SJP's long time true rockabilly pal Chris Cheney of Australia's top rockin' band The Living End. He is also deeply committed to charitable works, too: he climbed both Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro for <a href="https://lovehopestrength.org/">Love Hope Strength Foundation</a> (an organization co-founded by Mike Peters of The Alarm that benefits cancer research). 
Jim hosts Rockabilly Rave Up on Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM. He is known as "The Honest Mechanic," where he features new rockabilly acts and the classics. Jim also hosts Slim Jim Phantasy on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, where he shares his other passion, baseball, and fantasy sports in general.

Slim Jim Phantom is the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats known for leading the rockabilly revival, pioneering his stand-up drumming style, and being one of the coolest drummers in rock-n-roll. He shares how the Stray Cats made it big, how he decided to go sober, and how he lives the rockabilly lifestyle.

Slim Jim Phantom

Megan Holiday is a radio personality on KROQ Monday-Friday at 2-6pm in Los Angeles. She shares how her career was impacted by her addiction and how sobriety allows her to continue to do what she loves and spread positivity on and off the air.

On this episode, Megan talks to Matt about:
Growing up around Riverside CA and the shock of witnessing her brother get hit by a drunk driver as a kid
Her love of music and her journey discovering different styles
How she got her start in radio and how drug use derailed her career
Going in and out of rehabs and sober living houses until the death of a friend scared her into getting help
Getting a second chance in radio at KROQ and being open about her recovery
The amazing interviews and events she has participated in
Being of service and starting a new nonprofit, Life of the Party, which helps battle addiction and prevent overdose deaths
Advocating for mental health and trying to be a positive influence
The many different ways to be healthy and how everyone must find their own balance

And More!

This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visitthechanceto.org.

About Megan Holiday

Megan Holiday has been obsessed with music for as long as she can remember and her record collection varies from Motown and The Beatles to Nirvana and Post Malone. She loved singing lessons and acting in musicals as a kid which later translated to emo hair and sweaty pop punk shows in high school. Megan always had a love affair with listening to radio and it was when she first attended a local radio summer concert in college that she realized she could harness that passion into a career. Just two years later, she made that dream a full-circle reality and began her first on-air gig. From the first moment Megan cracked the microphone she knew that broadcasting was her calling in life. It was the element of getting to connect with people that drew her in the most. After all of these years, her passion and love for radio grows stronger every day.



In addition to her on-air responsibilities, Megan has hosted live concerts and events. She’s also interviewed globally recognized talents including Coldplay, Beck, Jack White, and Panic! at the Disco. She also expanded her skillset into podcasting with her “7 Words” podcast, where she discusses how guests like Emile Hirsch, Margaret Cho, Brandon Jenner, and more manifested their dreams into reality.



With many years of sobriety under her belt, Megan focuses on her recovery as a top priority and is an advocate for addiction and mental health awareness. She also loves spending time with her family and her dog Juno, being involved in community service, horseback riding, and attends as many concerts as humanly possible. Ultimately, Megan believes that if she has made one person smile, whether it’s during their commute or at an event, she has done her job.

Megan Holiday is a radio personality on KROQ Monday-Friday at 2-6pm in Los Angeles. She shares how her career was impacted by her addiction and how sobriety allows her to continue to do what she loves and spread positivity on and off the air.
On this episode, Megan talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up around Riverside CA and the shock of witnessing her brother get hit by a drunk driver as a kid</li>
<li aria-level="1">Her love of music and her journey discovering different styles</li>
<li aria-level="1">How she got her start in radio and how drug use derailed her career</li>
<li aria-level="1">Going in and out of rehabs and sober living houses until the death of a friend scared her into getting help</li>
<li aria-level="1">Getting a second chance in radio at KROQ and being open about her recovery</li>
<li aria-level="1">The amazing interviews and events she has participated in</li>
<li aria-level="1">Being of service and starting a new nonprofit, Life of the Party, which helps battle addiction and prevent overdose deaths</li>
<li aria-level="1">Advocating for mental health and trying to be a positive influence</li>
<li aria-level="1">The many different ways to be healthy and how everyone must find their own balance</li>
</ul>
And More!
This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit<a href="https://tinyurl.com/SalArmyARC"> </a><a href="http://thechanceto.org">thechanceto.org</a>.
About Megan Holiday
Megan Holiday has been obsessed with music for as long as she can remember and her record collection varies from Motown and The Beatles to Nirvana and Post Malone. She loved singing lessons and acting in musicals as a kid which later translated to emo hair and sweaty pop punk shows in high school. Megan always had a love affair with listening to radio and it was when she first attended a local radio summer concert in college that she realized she could harness that passion into a career. Just two years later, she made that dream a full-circle reality and began her first on-air gig. From the first moment Megan cracked the microphone she knew that broadcasting was her calling in life. It was the element of getting to connect with people that drew her in the most. After all of these years, her passion and love for radio grows stronger every day.
 
In addition to her on-air responsibilities, Megan has hosted live concerts and events. She’s also interviewed globally recognized talents including Coldplay, Beck, Jack White, and Panic! at the Disco. She also expanded her skillset into podcasting with her “7 Words” podcast, where she discusses how guests like Emile Hirsch, Margaret Cho, Brandon Jenner, and more manifested their dreams into reality.
 
With many years of sobriety under her belt, Megan focuses on her recovery as a top priority and is an advocate for addiction and mental health awareness. She also loves spending time with her family and her dog Juno, being involved in community service, horseback riding, and attends as many concerts as humanly possible. Ultimately, Megan believes that if she has made one person smile, whether it’s during their commute or at an event, she has done her job.

Megan Holiday

Greg Baldwin is a leading comedian, producer, actor, and host of the Second Chances podcast. He shares how he stumbled upon a career in comedy after helping someone in his recovery meeting and has since used his experience as an addict to tell honest and hilarious stories. 

On this episode, Greg talks to Matt about:
Growing up in the bay area and exploring drugs at an early age
Working in ad sales at a radio station and quickly getting into trouble for being too drunk
Blowing a job opportunity after accidentally dropping a bag of meth during the interview
Losing everything and getting arrested for meth possession, then choosing rehab over jail time
His recovery journey and how he learned to say yes to life
How a good deed after a recovery meeting ended up leading to a career in comedy
Spending a wild night on the town with Bob Saget
The amazing people he’s met and experiences he’s been able to have because he got sober and found his recovery community
His inspirational Second Chances podcast where he interviews guests who have overcome great obstacles
Being of service to others and inspiring people in jail and beyond to get clean 

And More!

This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visitthechanceto.org.

About Greg Baldwin

Greg Baldwin knows a thing or two about Second Chances - he is a man whose core foundation is derived from his own deeply personal story. He has worked tirelessly with his faith, intellect, and commitment to create a new career for himself as a leading comedian, renowned actor, and producer. He has performed regularly at The Comedy Store, Improv Comedy Clubs, and countless other venues performing in shows with many top comedians including Bill Burr, Iliza Schleshinger, Kevin Nealon, Bob Saget, Jay Mohr, and countless others. He currently tours and features for comedy legend Darrell Hammond, 14 year cast member of Saturday Night Live. 

Greg has also found deserved success as an actor and honed his craft as a dedicated student of the greats, including the renowned Howard Fine, Kirk Baltz & Jean Shelton. He gained invaluable experience studying at legendary ‘The Groundlings’ & ‘Upright Citizens Brigade’. Greg quickly became in demand and has acted in multiple films and prestigious commercials for Sony, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Doritos, and more and is a sought out voice over actor. Greg achieved critical acclaim as the host of the inspirational podcast Second Chances on which he brings out the best in his guests as they share their life stories. Always authentic, always informed, and always present. His humble strength guides his guests through a journey of revelation and honesty, like no other. When not on tour, Greg calls Los Angeles his home.

Greg Baldwin is a leading comedian, producer, actor, and host of the Second Chances podcast. He shares how he stumbled upon a career in comedy after helping someone in his recovery meeting and has since used his experience as an addict to tell honest and hilarious stories. 
On this episode, Greg talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up in the bay area and exploring drugs at an early age</li>
<li aria-level="1">Working in ad sales at a radio station and quickly getting into trouble for being too drunk</li>
<li aria-level="1">Blowing a job opportunity after accidentally dropping a bag of meth during the interview</li>
<li aria-level="1">Losing everything and getting arrested for meth possession, then choosing rehab over jail time</li>
<li aria-level="1">His recovery journey and how he learned to say yes to life</li>
<li aria-level="1">How a good deed after a recovery meeting ended up leading to a career in comedy</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spending a wild night on the town with Bob Saget</li>
<li aria-level="1">The amazing people he’s met and experiences he’s been able to have because he got sober and found his recovery community</li>
<li aria-level="1">His inspirational <a href="https://secondchances.tv">Second Chances</a> podcast where he interviews guests who have overcome great obstacles</li>
<li aria-level="1">Being of service to others and inspiring people in jail and beyond to get clean </li>
</ul>
And More!
This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit<a href="https://tinyurl.com/SalArmyARC"> </a><a href="http://thechanceto.org">thechanceto.org</a>.
About Greg Baldwin
Greg Baldwin knows a thing or two about Second Chances - he is a man whose core foundation is derived from his own deeply personal story. He has worked tirelessly with his faith, intellect, and commitment to create a new career for himself as a leading comedian, renowned actor, and producer. He has performed regularly at The Comedy Store, Improv Comedy Clubs, and countless other venues performing in shows with many top comedians including Bill Burr, Iliza Schleshinger, Kevin Nealon, Bob Saget, Jay Mohr, and countless others. He currently tours and features for comedy legend Darrell Hammond, 14 year cast member of Saturday Night Live. 
Greg has also found deserved success as an actor and honed his craft as a dedicated student of the greats, including the renowned Howard Fine, Kirk Baltz &amp; Jean Shelton. He gained invaluable experience studying at legendary ‘The Groundlings’ &amp; ‘Upright Citizens Brigade’. Greg quickly became in demand and has acted in multiple films and prestigious commercials for Sony, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Doritos, and more and is a sought out voice over actor. Greg achieved critical acclaim as the host of the inspirational podcast Second Chances on which he brings out the best in his guests as they share their life stories. Always authentic, always informed, and always present. His humble strength guides his guests through a journey of revelation and honesty, like no other. When not on tour, Greg calls Los Angeles his home.

Greg Baldwin is a leading comedian, producer, actor, and host of the second chances podcast. He shares how he stumbled upon a career in comedy after helping someone in his recovery meeting and has since used his experience as an addict to tell honest and hilarious stories.

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