S2 E35 Scott Spiezio

Pondoff’s Anonymous — S2 E35 — Scott Spiezio body{font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;margin:24px;color:#0f172a;background:#fff} h1,h2,h3{line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 .6rem} h1{font-size:1.8rem} h2{font-size:1.25rem;margin-top:1.25rem} h3{font-size:1.1rem;margin-top:1rem} .section{margin-bottom:1.25rem;padding-bottom:.75rem;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb} ul{margin:.5rem 0 .25rem 1.25rem} .mono{font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,Monaco,Consolas,"Liberation Mono","Courier New",monospace} S2 E35 — “Scott Spiezio: World Series Rings, Red Soul Patch, and Recovery” Who this episode is for: Those battling addiction or depression. Anyone who’s been crushed by success, fame, or the weight of their own expectations. The baseball die-hards who remember that red soul patch and the 2006 World Series run. Parents and families trying to understand addiction in someone they love. Anyone who’s ever thought they were “too far gone.” And honestly — anyone who’s ever made a mess of their life and had to start over. Description Former MLB star and two-time World Series champion Scott Spiezio sits down with Chris Pondoff and Jeff Allen for one of the rawest conversations yet. From standing on top of the baseball world with the Angels and Cardinals to hiding vodka in the clubhouse and doing lines before games, Spiezio opens up about addiction, ego, family, and finding redemption. This one’s a ride — full of truth bombs, laughter, and brutal honesty. No filters, no PR polish, just real talk from a man who’s lived both sides of the dream. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorships 02:59 Meet Scott Spiezio: Music and Baseball Background 09:20 Musical Influences and Family Connections 12:02 Family Dynamics and Personal Interests 16:07 Early Signs of Athletic Talent 19:00 The Journey to Major League Baseball 23:04 Mental Preparation and Visualization Techniques 25:59 Reflections on Retirement and Addiction 30:07 Navigating Recovery and Personal Growth 32:10 Defying the Odds: From Sports to Music 39:07 Injury and Mental Health: The Turning Point 45:55 The Descent into Alcoholism 55:56 The Highs and Lows of Fame 01:01:52 The Crossroads: Relationships and Addiction 01:03:41 The Weight of Fame and Addiction 01:05:10 The Struggle with Substance Abuse 01:07:55 Living on the Edge: The Highs and Lows 01:10:25 Facing Consequences: The Overdose Incident 01:12:33 Reconnecting with Family 01:18:10 Understanding Addiction: Family Dynamics 01:21:26 The Downward Spiral: A Series of Events 01:30:46 Seeking Help: The Road to Recovery 01:35:08 Struggles with Addiction and Recovery 01:40:11 The Role of Faith in Recovery 01:45:13 Miracles and Transformation 01:52:51 Sharing Stories and Inspiring Others Social Links & Resources Scott Spiezio — Former MLB Player, 2x World Series Champion, Recovery Advocate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_spiezio/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/scott_spiezio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Scott-Spiezio-Its-Never-Too-Late-100065641682903/ MLB Feature: https://www.mlb.com/news/scott-spiezio-ed-spiezio-share-addiction-journey Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Spiezio Sponsors & Links McKelvey Insurance — Website: https://www.mckelveyins.com/ — Call or text: 618-623-0080 LightSource Psychotherapy — Website: https://findyourlightsource.com/ Sponsored by McKelvey Insurance (https://www.mckelveyins.com/) and LightSource Psychotherapy (https://findyourlightsource.com/).