The Payoff - Stories of Sobriety

Pete talks to John Bukaty, a live performance artist of his journey of sobriety. Check more of John's work at www.johnbukaty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete talks to Kelly about her sobriety journey from her first taste of alcohol at 14, to becoming a leader in cross-racial relations through founding The Opt-In, a cultural strategy firm in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gold Medal Figure Skater Oksana Baiul celebrates two years of sobriety with Pete Sousa as she discusses her journey of sobriety! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erik Blindenbacher is a Certified ARISE® Interventionist and Certified Life Coach specializing in substance use disorder and recovery. Drawing from both his professional background and personal experience in long-term recovery, Erik is deeply committed to helping families and individuals heal by providing education, guidance, and access to quality resources and care.Erik has personally experienced the impact of addiction—both through his own journey and the struggles of loved ones—which fuels his compassionate and empathetic approach.https://www.nextgeninterventions.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Taylor's story is one of both personal and entrepreneurial transformation. After making the difficult decision to quit drinking, she quickly discovered how isolating it could feel in social settings without a cocktail in hand. This experience led her to create Mingle Mocktails, a brand that celebrates choice and fosters inclusivity, allowing anyone to feel part of the party, drink or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Nick Klos is engaging, charismatic and inspiring.  He's also four years sober and has become a friend of Pete's over the last few years.  One of the most compelling aspects of Nick's story is the fact that he was able to get sober at 21-years old, after hitting bottom as a senior in college.  He stayed in school but, most importantly, ran toward recovery.  He's also an up and coming play-by-play broadcaster and a great dude to listen to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Britt’s inspirational keynote speeches are centered around his personal story and experiences and how his poor life choices have taught him to overcome negative consequences and focus on finding the power within to be the positive change. Britt credits his change to utilizing the four pillars of success; a philosophy he learned from his father, Andy Reid. Socials: https://www.brittspeaks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete talks to Hamza Najam, a certified breathwork teacher, and recovery coach about his journey of alcoholism and sobriety in Pakistan. Instagram: hamzanajam.sobrietycoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@breathesober.sobrietye-mail: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A distinguished doctor of physical therapy, author, speaker, and advocate for holistic wellness. Pete talks to Dr. Samantha Harte on her journey of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete returns to KWTX in the segment: Pod People, to discuss his podcast and his journey of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Sibley is 35 years sober and his music and message personify the trip from hopeless alcoholic to accomplished, fulfilled human. https://open.spotify.com/artist/0EZA2GZrJ3yIabwIj0Wws8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUl97NVWO80 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of our Pokémon TCG podcast, we dive into the historic turnout at the 2025 North America International Championships (NAIC) — the biggest event in competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game history! We analyze the top-performing decks, breakout players, and what this means for the global TCG scene.Next, we head to Monterrey Regionals for a look at one of the wildest metas we've seen all season. From rogue decks to surprise techs, we break down the shocking results and meta shakeups.And finally… is Blissey EX actually viable in Standard again? We debate its performance, synergy, and potential in the current meta.Whether you're a competitive player, deck builder, or just love Pokémon TCG news and analysis, this episode has everything you need to stay up to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How sobriety saved his life and why the Wilson Smith Golf League has been a key component to his recovery.https://wilsonsmithgolf.org/https://www.instagram.com/andrewwilliamaddy?igsh=MXhlMmx0Y3pveWg4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🔥 The Atlanta Regionals are in the books, and we're breaking down all the action! In this video, I dive into the current Pokémon TCG meta and highlight how Gardevoir ex and Dragapult ex are still holding strong as top-tier contenders.💥 Whether you're prepping for your next tournament or just want to stay up-to-date with the scene, this recap will cover standout performances, meta shifts, and why these two decks continue to dominate.👇 Let me know your thoughts on the meta in the comments! Are Gardevoir and Dragapult still the decks to beat, or is a surprise contender on the rise?🕹️ Decklists, match highlights, and more inside—don’t miss it!#PokemonTCG #AtlantaRegionals #GardevoirEX #DragapultEX #PokemonCards #PTCG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taken from Sober Motivation: Quitting Alcohol And Getting Sober Changed Everything for Madeline, Pete and Mary Updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Teach Me Pokémon Podcast! In this episode, we break down everything that went down at Champions League Miyagi, including just how dominant Gardevoir was in Japan. It made a huge showing, and we’re talking about why it performed so well and what that could mean going forward.Then we shift our focus to the Atlanta Regionals! While some decks are clear front-runners, we’ve got a feeling there will be some surprises in store. We go over what’s expected to perform well and what rogue decks might shake things up.📘 Whether you're grinding for Worlds or just love Pokemon TCG, this episode’s got plenty of insight and speculation!👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Were you surprised by Gardy’s success in Japan? What do you think will break through in Atlanta? 🎧 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Teach Me Pokémon!#PokemonTCG #TeachMePokemon #GardevoirTCG #ChampionsLeagueMiyagi #AtlantaRegionals #PokemonCards #PokemonPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike had it all but couldn't see it through his addiction. Now, six years sober, he's got a life beyond his wildest dreams and a message that is both wildly entertaining and full of inspiration and integrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cory and Jared break down what's going to win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Cory and Jared breakdown everything you need to know from the European International Championship from London for Pokemon TCG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We breakdown the results from the Korea and Puerto Rico major events as well as the 5000+ person tournament in Japan. We also tell you what we think is going to win the EUIC this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Investigative journalist Claire St. Amant is the host of the true crime podcast, Final Days on Earth and the author of the upcoming memoir, Killer Story, to be released in 2025 by BenBella Books. She also grew up in a culture of drinking, and managed to navigate out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Updates to the ELO Pokemon Live Leaderboard, What decks are winning in Japan, and we make our predications for Birmingham and Sao Paulo Regionals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Countzler is the CEO of Stable Recovery; a safe & stable living environment for men in early recovery. Stable Recovery is a peer-driven therapeutic community with a focus on equine-related employment opportunities.While participating in our recovery housing program, residents will attend the School of Horsemanship at Taylor Made Farm.Stable Recovery is just as remarkable as Christian’s story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cory and Jared deep dive the results from Champions League Osaka and give an update on the leaderboard for Pokémon Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arlina is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of an “award-winning” podcast: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast”. She is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love. Arlina is a Certified Life & Sober Coach and Hypnotist, and host of an “award-winning” podcast: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast”. She is the founder of Sober Life School where she works with women to achieve sobriety, and create a life they love.Founder of Sober Life SchoolHost of The One Day At A Time PodcastAuthor of “The 12 Step Guide For Skeptics”https://www.soberlifeschool.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKBB4NFH?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Y2X492KKM6WC3GTHYFRF_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Y2X492KKM6WC3GTHYFRF_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_Y2X492KKM6WC3GTHYFRF_1&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&dplnkId=ed038de4-5c54-43a3-b02b-31cec80b6206&nodl=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After this performance at the Toronto Regionals, is Regidrago becoming the best deck ever in Pokémon TCG??Jared and Cory give their predictions for the Osaka Champions League in JapanPokemon Live leaderboard?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Delong, a retired sports writer living in Charlotte, North Carolina, has completed his new book, “And My Name Is John: The Blessings of Sobriety”: a compilation of almost four decades of experience, strength and hope in the 12-step recovery community.Author John Delong spent twenty-one years working for the Winston-Salem Journal, covering the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for twelve years and the NFL’s Carolina Panthers for six and, at other times, covering college basketball, college football, and professional golf and tennis. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/and-my-name-is-john-john-delong/1145443519https://www.amazon.com/-/es/John-Delong-ebook/dp/B0D45VP66M/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_US=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=3972DYYCRKLV4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.perQQX7dayVHM1s3XsXMy5dVKVnUkUWff53chFO8aYQb0C6D_BnEJerzOe3mHlrJlgtCglX1SZO221lDixl62h4ox3oeIMEDwpnF-q8-acVRiNs04q0kF9eCBt9S8UTCDpO8fsI9--o9kaRkIQPXcuqEBw-oSNcONJ9SL1lqaNowNibAv65hMVEinMhWbg1mQf-OzACZ_htjMAIr2KYykqR_E7iuOaNP40D7k6SCkmM.jJbDM6wQfkjFkP99zOdeYSMmyF8YX_wcLY6vewBcr2g&dib_tag=se&keywords=John+Delong&qid=1734631590&s=books&sprefix=john+delong%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keito wins the Perth Regionals on Gardy and Fransico takes down Bogota Special Event on RegidragoWhat does this mean for the current META and will it have an impact on the Toronto Regionals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carrie Bates was one of the highlights of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, winning three gold medals at just 16-years old. Her career in the pool continued to soar until great disappointment at the 1988 Olympic Trials.Carrie’s addiction got worse and worse as an adult until she lost everything.Now, she has it all, including more than 12 years of sobriety. Amazing woman, amazing convo!Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centershazeldenbettyford.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What did we learn from the top 8 in Stuttgart? Is Klawf for real? Is Charizard/Pidgeot Back? And how excited are we for the updates to Pokémon Live? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

River is coming up on four years sober. In the grips of addiction for most of his young life, River is a miracle of sobriety and gives back to those who suffer from addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Miraidon EX is back and goes 1st and 2nd at the Sacramento RegionalsWhat other surprise decks made their way into day 2 and what can we expect at the Stuttgart RegionalsAlso, what does "Survey then Play" actually mean? All this and more on this weeks episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete talks to Gordon and Wesley about his and their sobriety journeys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LAIC has wrapped up! What decks did well? **Cough Cough** Might be Regidrago using the Dragonpult and many other dragon type PokémonSurging Sparks is legal for Sacramento! Educational Moment: Thin to Win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darren Prince, International Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High, is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction/mental health recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete talks to Greg Greer, alcoholic turned drug and alcohol counselor.Links: https://www.voicesofrecovery.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gregory-greer-monroe-la/371852 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tournament preview and educational moment! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete talks to Mike Hamilton, founder of Rogue Media, of his sobriety journey and what has come from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jared and Cory do a deep dive into the new Pokémon TCG Pocket gameAnd what Surging Sparks will be good??Get ready for Gdansk Regionals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete shares his journey of recovery with students at Robinson High School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cory and Jared go deep on the results from the Pokémon Lille RegionalsWhat are the best cards from the Surging Sparks set?? Spoiler..... There's a LOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete starred in Beyond the Podcast to talk about his journey of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.