Got Sober, Left Hollywood, and Bought a Farm in Texas | Mike Catherwood | Game Plan ep.22

Mike Catherwood joins us for a wild, honest conversation about the road from addiction and early recovery to radio, TV, jiu-jitsu, and life on a farm in Texas.We get into what actually makes people compelling on camera, why fighters are often the easiest people to talk to, how Mike went from Hollywood and entertainment media to raising animals in rural Texas, and the perspective shift that came with it. He also opens up about sobriety, losing friends to addiction, what finally got him clean, and the brutal reality of trying to help people who are still stuck in it. On top of that, we talk jiu-jitsu, Orlando Sanchez, live radio, the difference between podcasting and broadcasting, the state of media today, and Mike’s no-BS views on nutrition and fitness.      If you like long-form conversations about mindset, culture, fighting, recovery, media, and becoming harder to fool, this one’s for you.In this episode: • why authenticity matters in media • why fighters make great guests • leaving LA for farm life in Texas • addiction, recovery, and rock bottom • jiu-jitsu stories and Orlando Sanchez • how radio sharpened his on-air instincts • podcasting vs radio • Mike’s thoughts on diet, fitness, and social media health adviceFollow Mike Catherwood:Instagram @mikecatherwoodTiktok  @mike.catherwood0:00 Why Fake People Lose Online3:06 Why Fighters Make the Best Guests4:33 He Left LA for a Farm in Texas8:46 The Ice Storm That Changed Him12:59 The Ugly Truth About Politics19:16 Nature Doesn’t Care About Your Feelings21:10 Why You Should Do Good Anyway25:50 20 Years of Jiu-Jitsu Lessons32:01 Orlando Sanchez: Greatness and Tragedy34:23 Addiction Doesn’t End Well37:27 The Motel Room That Changed His Life41:19 What Finally Got Him Sober44:16 “If You’re Tough, Get Clean”51:07 From Janitor to Radio Host56:26 The Lucky Break That Changed Everything1:00:55 Why Radio Makes You Sharp1:06:47 How to Stop Being Nervous on Camera1:19:11 Why Radio Is Dying1:27:00 Social Media Fitness Advice Is Broken1:38:35 His Take on Ozempic