Jared Weeks is the co-founder of the band Saving Abel. He shares his story of trauma, addiction, and recovery and how unconditional love and forgiveness helped him grow.

On this episode, Jared talks to Matt about:
His experiences growing up in a small southern town and the trauma he faced including being molested as a child
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the role it played in his life
His first experiences with alcohol and pills, and how he hit rock bottom
The importance of taking responsibility for his actions and making the decision to change
Finding support and unconditional love from his wife, and learning to forgive and love himself
The joy and motivation he found from becoming a parent and experiencing unconditional love from his children
Believing in yourself and the power of faith

And More

About Jared Weeks

Mississippi's Jared Weeks is powerful, rock-oriented singer who first came to the public's attention as the lead singer of the post-grunge outfit Saving Abel. A native of Corinth, Mississippi, Weeks co-founded Saving Abel with guitarist Jason Null in 2004. After ten years and three albums with the band, Weeks announced in 2013 that he had parted ways with Saving Abel to pursue a solo career. Also around this time, he briefly stepped in to sing for Oklahoma's Hinder on several tour dates while Hinder vocalist Austin Winkler completed rehab. Weeks released his debut solo album “Brand New Me.”

Jared Weeks is the co-founder of the band Saving Abel. He shares his story of trauma, addiction, and recovery and how unconditional love and forgiveness helped him grow.
On this episode, Jared talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">His experiences growing up in a small southern town and the trauma he faced including being molested as a child</li>
<li aria-level="1">Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the role it played in his life</li>
<li aria-level="1">His first experiences with alcohol and pills, and how he hit rock bottom</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of taking responsibility for his actions and making the decision to change</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finding support and unconditional love from his wife, and learning to forgive and love himself</li>
<li aria-level="1">The joy and motivation he found from becoming a parent and experiencing unconditional love from his children</li>
<li aria-level="1">Believing in yourself and the power of faith</li>
</ul>
And More
About Jared Weeks
Mississippi's Jared Weeks is powerful, rock-oriented singer who first came to the public's attention as the lead singer of the post-grunge outfit Saving Abel. A native of Corinth, Mississippi, Weeks co-founded Saving Abel with guitarist Jason Null in 2004. After ten years and three albums with the band, Weeks announced in 2013 that he had parted ways with Saving Abel to pursue a solo career. Also around this time, he briefly stepped in to sing for Oklahoma's Hinder on several tour dates while Hinder vocalist Austin Winkler completed rehab. Weeks released his debut solo album “Brand New Me.”

Jared Weeks is the co-founder of the band Saving Abel. He shares his story of trauma, addiction, and recovery and how unconditional love and forgiveness helped him grow.

Jared Weeks

Marko Babineau is a legendary record executive turned successful real estate agent. He shares his successes and rock bottoms and how becoming sober changed his life

On this episode, Marko talks to Matt about:
Growing up in Dorchester, MA, and winning 2 world championships marching with the Boston Crusaders marching band
Becoming a local marketer and the out-of-the-box promotions he did with Arista Records
The wild night with BJ Thomas that he thought would get him fired
Touring in a van with The Police and breaking them to the US
Spending 3 weeks in his office calling people until he got 100 radio stations to play Joe Jackson
How he joined Geffen and
Hitting rock bottom and the turning point that lead to seeking help and becoming sober
How mentors and role models provided guidance and inspiration on his journey to sobriety.
The sense of gratitude, joy, and appreciation he got by living a sober life.
His transition to a career in real estate and the changing landscape of the music business.

And More

About Marko Babineau

Marko Babineau spent 28 years in the recording industry. He was general manager of Geffen Records DCG music label and has worked with legends such as Clive Davis, Herb Alpert, and David Geffen while promoting superstar acts including Sting, Elton John, Cher, Don Henley, Aerosmith, and Nirvana.

Babineau now channels his promotional talent into representing and marketing residential homes and condominiums, providing a high level of personalized service, earning accolades as a top producer, and helping others realize their real estate dreams.

A member of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors® (BHGLAAR), Marko is a resident of Burbank's Rancho District and an avid equestrian. In his spare time, he plays drums with "The Contenders," a Pretenders tribute band.

Marko Babineau is a legendary record executive turned successful real estate agent. He shares his successes and rock bottoms and how becoming sober changed his life
On this episode, Marko talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up in Dorchester, MA, and winning 2 world championships marching with the Boston Crusaders marching band</li>
<li aria-level="1">Becoming a local marketer and the out-of-the-box promotions he did with Arista Records</li>
<li aria-level="1">The wild night with BJ Thomas that he thought would get him fired</li>
<li aria-level="1">Touring in a van with The Police and breaking them to the US</li>
<li aria-level="1">Spending 3 weeks in his office calling people until he got 100 radio stations to play Joe Jackson</li>
<li aria-level="1">How he joined Geffen and</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hitting rock bottom and the turning point that lead to seeking help and becoming sober</li>
<li aria-level="1">How mentors and role models provided guidance and inspiration on his journey to sobriety.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The sense of gratitude, joy, and appreciation he got by living a sober life.</li>
<li aria-level="1">His transition to a career in real estate and the changing landscape of the music business.</li>
</ul>
And More
About Marko Babineau
Marko Babineau spent 28 years in the recording industry. He was general manager of Geffen Records DCG music label and has worked with legends such as Clive Davis, Herb Alpert, and David Geffen while promoting superstar acts including Sting, Elton John, Cher, Don Henley, Aerosmith, and Nirvana.
Babineau now channels his promotional talent into representing and marketing residential homes and condominiums, providing a high level of personalized service, earning accolades as a top producer, and helping others realize their real estate dreams.
A member of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors® (BHGLAAR), Marko is a resident of Burbank's Rancho District and an avid equestrian. In his spare time, he plays drums with "The Contenders," a Pretenders tribute band.

Marko Babineau is a legendary record executive turned successful real estate agent. He shares his successes and rock bottoms and how becoming sober changed his life

Marko Babineau

The Holidays can be a difficult time, especially for addicts. Matt Pinfields reminds us that you never have to go through your struggles alone and it's always ok to seek help. Everyone deserves a chance to live the best life they can.

Happy Holidays and thank you for listening this year!

The Holidays can be a difficult time, especially for addicts. Matt Pinfields reminds us that you never have to go through your struggles alone and it's always ok to seek help. Everyone deserves a chance to live the best life they can. Happy Holidays and thank you for listening this year!

A Holiday Message From Matt Pinfield

Linda Perry is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band 4 Non Blondes and her successful career as a songwriter for other artists. She shares how she overcame addiction and continues to work on herself.

On this episode, Linda talks to Matt about:
How she was influenced by a variety of musical genres and artists, including Karen Carpenter, Tracy Thorn, and The Who
Moving to San Francisco to immerse herself in the music scene
Her experience working with Roger Daltrey and performing at Carnegie Hall with The Who
The challenges she faced in the music industry
Transitioning from being a member of 4 Non Blondes to becoming a successful songwriter for other artists
The importance of making life changes and being fully committed to overcoming addiction

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 Linda Perry

Linda Perry is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. She was the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, and has since founded two record labels and composed and produced songs for other artists, which include: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera; "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani; and "Get the Party Started" by Pink. Perry has also contributed to albums by Adele, Alicia Keys, and Courtney Love, as well as signing and distributing James Blunt in the United States. Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.

Linda Perry is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band 4 Non Blondes and her successful career as a songwriter for other artists. She shares how she overcame addiction and continues to work on herself.
On this episode, Linda talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How she was influenced by a variety of musical genres and artists, including Karen Carpenter, Tracy Thorn, and The Who</li>
<li aria-level="1">Moving to San Francisco to immerse herself in the music scene</li>
<li aria-level="1">Her experience working with Roger Daltrey and performing at Carnegie Hall with The Who</li>
<li aria-level="1">The challenges she faced in the music industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Transitioning from being a member of 4 Non Blondes to becoming a successful songwriter for other artists</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of making life changes and being fully committed to overcoming addiction</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 Linda Perry
Linda Perry is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. She was the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, and has since founded two record labels and composed and produced songs for other artists, which include: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera; "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani; and "Get the Party Started" by Pink. Perry has also contributed to albums by Adele, Alicia Keys, and Courtney Love, as well as signing and distributing James Blunt in the United States. Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.

Linda Perry is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band 4 Non Blondes and her successful career as a songwriter for other artists. She shares how she overcame addiction and continues to work on herself.

Linda Perry

Rikki Zazula is the daughter of metal pioneers Marsha and Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founders of Megaforce Records. She tells how she was surrounded by drugs and Rock n Roll from a young age and how that exposure led to drug addiction and other mental health issues which took decades to mitigate. She shares how she ultimately found hope and learned to love herself in recovery.

On this episode, Rikki talks to Matt about:
How her parents started Megaforce Records soon after she was born and signed rising artists such as Metallica and Anthrax
Being surrounded by metal music as a child and having artists stay in her home in New Jersey
The drug addictions both her parents struggled with and how drugs were always a part of their family
Getting bullied after moving to a new community and how lacking a sense of belonging caused her to act out
Finally feeling seen discovering artists like Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette, and others
Why money, sex, drug use, and overeating failed as coping mechanisms for many years
Going into recovery and gradually feeling self-love for the first time
Finally finding the tools to thrive through recovery programs and P3 workshops
Struggling with the loss of both her parents, but finding the strength to carry on and remain sober

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 Rikki Zazula

Rikki Zazula is the daughter of metal pioneers Marsha and Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founders of Megaforce Records. She grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey where her Parents’ Rock N Roll Heaven record store was located and currently lives in Orlando, Florida.

Rikki Zazula is the daughter of metal pioneers Marsha and Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founders of Megaforce Records. She tells how she was surrounded by drugs and Rock n Roll from a young age and how that exposure led to drug addiction and other mental health issues which took decades to mitigate. She shares how she ultimately found hope and learned to love herself in recovery.
On this episode, Rikki talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How her parents started Megaforce Records soon after she was born and signed rising artists such as Metallica and Anthrax</li>
<li aria-level="1">Being surrounded by metal music as a child and having artists stay in her home in New Jersey</li>
<li aria-level="1">The drug addictions both her parents struggled with and how drugs were always a part of their family</li>
<li aria-level="1">Getting bullied after moving to a new community and how lacking a sense of belonging caused her to act out</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finally feeling seen discovering artists like Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Alanis Morissette, and others</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why money, sex, drug use, and overeating failed as coping mechanisms for many years</li>
<li aria-level="1">Going into recovery and gradually feeling self-love for the first time</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finally finding the tools to thrive through recovery programs and P3 workshops</li>
<li aria-level="1">Struggling with the loss of both her parents, but finding the strength to carry on and remain sober</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 Rikki Zazula
Rikki Zazula is the daughter of metal pioneers Marsha and Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founders of Megaforce Records. She grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey where her Parents’ Rock N Roll Heaven record store was located and currently lives in Orlando, Florida.

Rikki Zazula is the daughter of metal pioneers Marsha and Jon Zazula (known as Jonny Z), founders of Megaforce Records. She tells how she was surrounded by drugs and Rock n Roll from a young age and how that exposure led to drug addiction and other mental health issues which took decades to mitigate. She shares how she ultimately found hope and learned to love herself in recovery.

Rikki Zazula

Dean Karr is a prolific photographer, director, and artist. He shares how he developed and utilized his unique artistic style and the ways his life has improved after getting sober.

On this episode, Dean talks to Matt about:
Being fascinated with music and photography from an early age and sneaking camera equipment into concerts as a teen
Getting expelled from catholic school for designing a crass flier
How working in a cemetery, attending catholic school, and listening to dark metal shaped him artistically
Moving to LA to photograph bands like Rage Against the Machine, Pantera, and Tool
Creating Marilyn Manson’s iconic Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) video which generated buzz on MTV and was a breakthrough for both of their careers
His regrettable experiences while using cocaine and heavy drinking including snorting lines in the disgusting CBGB bathroom
Being a functioning alcoholic and never getting drunk on set but going hard as soon as it ended
How alcoholism affects your appearance and how much better he looks and feels being sober
Practicing patience in sobriety and how he feels more clearheaded and no longer needs to be the center of attention.

And More!

Check out Dean’s latest music video with the band Ministry

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 Dean Karr 

When speaking of Director/Photographer Dean Karr, the one thing that people seem to agree about is that he is a true original. His prolific creative work has brought him to the forefront of his craft, with visuals that reveal a highly tuned sense of style, fashion, art, and narrative storytelling. A native of Seattle, Washington, Karr received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington State University. Moving to Los Angeles he attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He went on to capture in photographs the reality of the extraordinary characters that he encountered in the depths of Los Angeles. His painterly technique was highly original, the images shockingly beautiful - an important new visual artist burst upon the scene.

While honing his photographic skills, he grew fascinated by the possibilities of moving images. The promise of his early work led to Karr being asked to direct Marilyn Manson’s "Sweet Dreams." The resulting piece drew immediate and broad commercial attention and served to propel both Manson and Karr into the forefront of the visual rock world. He was immediately in demand to work with other top artists. Since then he has done broadcast commercial spot work for multiple major clients that combines the immediacy of current life-styles with bold imagery and strong product recognition. He continues to receive international recognition for his photography and his music videos which have been seen by millions.

Dean Karr is a prolific photographer, director, and artist. He shares how he developed and utilized his unique artistic style and the ways his life has improved after getting sober.
On this episode, Dean talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Being fascinated with music and photography from an early age and sneaking camera equipment into concerts as a teen</li>
<li aria-level="1">Getting expelled from catholic school for designing a crass flier</li>
<li aria-level="1">How working in a cemetery, attending catholic school, and listening to dark metal shaped him artistically</li>
<li aria-level="1">Moving to LA to photograph bands like Rage Against the Machine, Pantera, and Tool</li>
<li aria-level="1">Creating Marilyn Manson’s iconic Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) video which generated buzz on MTV and was a breakthrough for both of their careers</li>
<li aria-level="1">His regrettable experiences while using cocaine and heavy drinking including snorting lines in the disgusting CBGB bathroom</li>
<li aria-level="1">Being a functioning alcoholic and never getting drunk on set but going hard as soon as it ended</li>
<li aria-level="1">How alcoholism affects your appearance and how much better he looks and feels being sober</li>
<li aria-level="1">Practicing patience in sobriety and how he feels more clearheaded and no longer needs to be the center of attention.</li>
</ul>
And More!
Check out Dean’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8imYWda6MOs">latest music video</a> with the band Ministry
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 Dean Karr 
When speaking of Director/Photographer Dean Karr, the one thing that people seem to agree about is that he is a true original. His prolific creative work has brought him to the forefront of his craft, with visuals that reveal a highly tuned sense of style, fashion, art, and narrative storytelling. A native of Seattle, Washington, Karr received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington State University. Moving to Los Angeles he attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. He went on to capture in photographs the reality of the extraordinary characters that he encountered in the depths of Los Angeles. His painterly technique was highly original, the images shockingly beautiful - an important new visual artist burst upon the scene.
While honing his photographic skills, he grew fascinated by the possibilities of moving images. The promise of his early work led to Karr being asked to direct Marilyn Manson’s "Sweet Dreams." The resulting piece drew immediate and broad commercial attention and served to propel both Manson and Karr into the forefront of the visual rock world. He was immediately in demand to work with other top artists. Since then he has done broadcast commercial spot work for multiple major clients that combines the immediacy of current life-styles with bold imagery and strong product recognition. He continues to receive international recognition for his photography and his music videos which have been seen by millions.

Dean Karr is a prolific photographer, director, and artist. He shares how he developed and utilized his unique artistic style and how much better he feels now that he’s sober.

Dean Karr

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.

Greg Baldwin

David Nathan is an acclaimed music executive who has worked with Columbia Records, Island Records, Republic Records, and Big Machine Records, before creating his own label, Happy Jack Records, to honor the legacy of his late son, Jack. He shares stories from decades in the industry and how his new label helps fulfill Jack’s dream of providing artists with mental health support. 

On this episode, David talks to Matt about:
How he got started working in the music industry and went from radio stations to record companies.
Helping to build Republic Records and being the go-between for Big Machine and Republic.
Working with Taylor Swift at the start of her career and helping her cross over to pop.
Witnessing stars like Amy Winehouse and Prince suffer from drug addiction.
His son Jack’s struggles with mental health and Jack’s commitment to raise money for charities and support youth with mental health issues.
Jack’s tragic death from an accidental overdose and David’s commitment to continuing his design company, Happy Jack, in his honor.
Joining forces with DJ Sam Koch to realize Jack’s dream of creating Happy Jack Records, a label that focuses on developing and supporting artists who suffer with mental health issues.
The importance of providing proper mental health services for artists in the music industry and beyond.

And More!



Follow @HappyJackRecords on Instagram or visit www.happyjackrecords.org to learn more about Happy Jack Records.



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 David Nathan

David Nathan is a well-known and respected veteran in the entertainment/music industry who has worked and developed the careers of multiple A-list talents throughout his career such as Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Florida Georgia Line, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Shawn Mendes, and Cash Money, to name a few. With over three decades of experience and a contact list of elite and sought after names in the music, film, television, and sports industries, Nathan possesses the experience, skills, and connections required to successfully negotiate, secure and navigate the most desirable and highly paid deals. In 1996, Nathan was hired as the seventh employee at the new “start-up” label and spent 21 years there, rising through the ranks to SVP of Promotion and Artist Development. He was an intricate piece of building Republic Records into the #1 Record Label in the world. In conjunction with his promotion and marketing initiatives and responsibilities, he also worked on branding, marketing, social media and touring, allowing him to forge and build lasting relationships between diverse communities on behalf of his clients.

David Nathan is an acclaimed music executive who has worked with Columbia Records, Island Records, Republic Records, and Big Machine Records, before creating his own label, Happy Jack Records, to honor the legacy of his late son, Jack. He shares stories from decades in the industry and how his new label helps fulfill Jack’s dream of providing artists with mental health support. 
On this episode, David talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li>How he got started working in the music industry and went from radio stations to record companies.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Helping to build Republic Records and being the go-between for Big Machine and Republic.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Working with Taylor Swift at the start of her career and helping her cross over to pop.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Witnessing stars like Amy Winehouse and Prince suffer from drug addiction.</li>
<li aria-level="1">His son Jack’s struggles with mental health and Jack’s commitment to raise money for charities and support youth with mental health issues.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jack’s tragic death from an accidental overdose and David’s commitment to continuing his design company, Happy Jack, in his honor.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Joining forces with DJ Sam Koch to realize Jack’s dream of creating Happy Jack Records, a label that focuses on developing and supporting artists who suffer with mental health issues.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of providing proper mental health services for artists in the music industry and beyond.</li>
</ul>
And More!
 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/happyjackrecords/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D">Follow @HappyJackRecords on Instagram</a> or visit <a href="https://www.happyjackrecords.org.">www.happyjackrecords.org</a> to learn more about Happy Jack Records.
 
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 David Nathan
David Nathan is a well-known and respected veteran in the entertainment/music industry who has worked and developed the careers of multiple A-list talents throughout his career such as Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Florida Georgia Line, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Shawn Mendes, and Cash Money, to name a few. With over three decades of experience and a contact list of elite and sought after names in the music, film, television, and sports industries, Nathan possesses the experience, skills, and connections required to successfully negotiate, secure and navigate the most desirable and highly paid deals. In 1996, Nathan was hired as the seventh employee at the new “start-up” label and spent 21 years there, rising through the ranks to SVP of Promotion and Artist Development. He was an intricate piece of building Republic Records into the #1 Record Label in the world. In conjunction with his promotion and marketing initiatives and responsibilities, he also worked on branding, marketing, social media and touring, allowing him to forge and build lasting relationships between diverse communities on behalf of his clients.

David Nathan is an acclaimed music executive who worked with Columbia Records, Island Records, Republic Records and Big Machine Records, before creating his own label Happy Jack Records, to honor the legacy of his late son, Jack. He shares stories from decades in the industry and how his new label helps fulfill Jack’s dream of providing artists with mental health support.

David Nathan

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. 

The Sound, Sobriety & Success 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. 

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. 
The Sound, Sobriety &amp; Success 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.

Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success

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