"An Orb Wide, Accepting All" wsg Mike V. | Secondhand Talent Episode #117

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6, Episode 18, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! In this episode of Secondhand Talent, host Steiner interviews Mike V., a sober fan who shares his journey of sobriety and the impact it has had on his experience of live music. They discuss the challenges of addiction, the importance of community and support, and how attending concerts sober has transformed Mike's relationship with music. The conversation emphasizes the significance of connection, self-awareness, and the normalization of sobriety in the music scene, encouraging listeners to seek help and find joy in live music without substances.Please enjoy this  @fansplaining88 "Yellow Balloon" umbrella program article here: https://www.fansplaining.com/articles/the-yellow-balloon-movement________Click Here For 10% Off Your Total Purchase From Black Box Prompter!https://blackboxprompter.com/?coupon=secondhandtalent________Our featured charity for Season 6 is The Visions Foundation. The Visions Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in the Chicago area. The Visions Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grants are provided to offer opportunity and choice to individuals in their own community to realize a fully integrated life. Make a difference TODAY for those who truly need it by making a contribution to The Visions Foundation, the official charity designee of Season 6 of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast."To learn more about The Visions Foundation, please visit their website: https://www.thevisionsfoundation.org/To donate to The Visions Foundation, please click here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/G21GDHQH2HJSP/checkout/A5547UYFIFVQ3TRGIW3TBEST_________Like & Subscribe! New Episodes Every Wednesday!Website: https://www.secondhandtalent.comGoodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/secondhand-talent-the-podcast-264277Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HV3UtLUVrgF2OKa2NvSjaApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secondhand-talent-the-podcast/id1680964827Follow Us On Social Media!Instagram: @‌secondhand_talentFacebook: Secondhand Talent | Thirdhand Talent (Yes, A Secondhand Talent Group)________Chapters00:00 Opening Credits00:27 Introduction to Secondhand Talent and Guest Mike V.04:44 Mike's Musical Journey and Early Influences09:53 Concert Culture and Substance Use in the 90s14:39 The Impact of Alcoholism on Daily Life19:37 Turning Point: The Decision to Get Sober24:48 Navigating Concerts in Recovery33:02 Finding Community in Recovery38:37 The Power of Connection at Live Shows45:24 Volunteering and Supporting Others49:35 Normalizing Sobriety in the Music Industry54:57 Experiencing Live Music Sober01:01:04 Closing Thoughts01:06:13 End Credits________ Support the showWith "Secondhand Talent", we want to devote a platform to taking moments to shine the spotlight on those that manage the spotlights. We want to use this platform to highlight some of our incredible colleagues in the industry whose names you might otherwise never hear. Thank you for joining us - come along, stay a while!Like, Subscribe, and TELL YO FRANDS!!! New Episodes Every Wednesday!!!Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to be on the show!!!Follow us on IntagramFollow us on Facebook Much love, Steiner & Steener