Rikki Zazula
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 mitigat…
Dean Karr
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 sneakin…
Slim Jim Phantom
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 …
Megan Holiday
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 …
Greg Baldwin
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 t…
David Nathan
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 …
Crystal Vallee
Crystal Vallee is a speaker with Steered Straight who motivates and educates youth and families about the dangers of running from pain and abusing drugs and alcohol. She shares the struggles and trauma that preceded her incarceration for a drug-related car accident, and how she found deep purpose i…
Howie Weinberg
Howie Weinberg is one of the most well known and prolific audio mastering engineers with over 19,000 mastering credits and 20 Grammys. He shares how he began his legendary career and how sobriety allows him to be happier, healthier, and better able to do what he loves. On this episode, Howie talks…
Mike Diamond
Mike Diamond, author, director, life coach and interventionist, known for his work on the hit TV shows NY Ink and Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew, shares how he went from partying hard in the Miami, LA, and NYC club scenes to becoming an interventionist and being the go-to guy to get people sober as well as …
Mayra Dias Gomes
Mayra Dias Gomes is a bestselling author, journalist, TV host, wrestler, model, and Matt’s neighbor. She shares her struggles with mental health and alcoholism and how becoming sober improved her life. On this episode, Mayra talks to Matt about: Growing up in Brazil and being a “rock kid” at schoo…