The Modern Meeting

Eight years ago TODAY Adam arrives in his new home for the summer. Jenn and Adam recap last week and discuss Adam's progress on Step 4. Continuing the conversation with Noah, Adam uncovers some things that Noah has held onto for nearly 5 years. 

Adam drives through the Rocky Mountains with nothing but himself and his thoughts. For the 20 years that Adam gambled, Noah was right there for a lot of it - through the good, the bad, and the very ugly. From the early days blaring Billy Joel car-pooling into Boston, to the countless trips to the casino, and everything in between. Noah sits down to tell his side of the many stories over 14 years of friendship with Adam. 

Adam makes a pit stop in Iowa. Author Stacy Ladyman sits down with Adam to discuss her new book, "Shep and the King of Hearts," which is based on her life growing up with a father who was a compulsive gambler. Charles and Stephen return to answer listener questions and talk tattoos.

Adam begins his first cross-country trek to Vegas. Break out the cheesecake because Eddie is back and is celebrating 1 year clean and sober! Jenn and Adam realize they need to start working the steps and Eddie answers a question from a listener. 

Despite hitting 5 out of 5 on a keno slot, Adam's business trip does not go as planned. Did someone say keno-slot? Jenn is back! And she's piggy-backing on Ken's stance from last week. Adam makes amends, which leads to a review of the 12 Steps of GA and another sponsor/sponsee discussion.    

You've heard about Pete every episode up until this point, now it's time to hear from the man himself. Adam's father sits down for an in-depth interview with Adam and Jenn. Although his brain is "mush," there are plenty of moments during Adam's 20-year gambling run that Pete remembers all too well. 

Adam needs a bailout for his bailout. Eddie returns to discuss the "Why" of addiction and recovery. Jenn talks about her new relationship with her higher power. Adam's videos from 2020 give an inside look on the insanity of addiction. 

Adam gets hit on wearing a mustard colored shirt. If you or someone you love has a gambling problem, call us. Stephen battled not one, but two addictions for most of his life. Now four months clean, he tells his story as he navigates the early stages of recovery. 

Noah brings Adam to self-exclude himself from the Emerald City. Alex is back and so is the ghost? Nick talks about his own struggles with gambling and what it was like watching Adam at his worst. Jen informs the guys that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month which leads to an interesting question about The 20 Questions.

Adam is reunited with Noah in Boston and he thinks he has a plan to stop gambling. Jen relates to Kelly and Ken while navigating through her own relationship post-recovery. After an alcohol-induced health scare put Nick in the hospital, he told his wife he'd never drink again. Nearly four years later, he has kept his promise. Adam and Jen relive some of their darkest moments from their past.  

Adam starts and finishes the first of 14 jobs in 7 years. Jen returns to TMM and reminds everyone to stretch before walking 12 miles. Adam sits down with his sponsor Ken and his wife Kelly to discuss what recovery is like for the addict themselves and the ones we hurt the most. Also, we may have a name for the listeners. But probably not. 

Adam's last days in NYC. From CCD to Recovery, the guys talk Higher Power. Eddie sits down for an in-depth conversation about his recovery journey. Nine months clean from drugs and alcohol, he talks about how he has embraced the 12-steps. And it's the day after the Super Bowl, but thankfully it's now just another day (at a time) for Adam and Alex.    

Cheesesteaks and Improv Comedy cut into gambling time. Alex is a proud member of Bachelor Nation. Another Adam joins to talk about how his sports gambling addiction caused him to lose sight of his priorities and the value of money. Our Adam takes us back to February 2022 and reflects on how far he’s come as a major recovery milestone approaches. 

The Patriots lose and Adam gets let go. Alex continues his job search. The guys sit down with former Division 1 athlete and opioid addict Nate. A once promising baseball career derailed by injuries and addiction, Nate found recovery and then never left. Plus, the guys disclose some of their darkest moments while gambling in "The Bottom Three."

Adam's story picks back up in NYC. The guys answer a listener question about managing finances in recovery. Charles joins and shares his incredible journey from the streets to sobriety. Alex goes back to Jersey and is grateful Football Sundays look a lot different these days. 

Adam pauses his story to introduce a friend. The guys compare their Seamless bills (and levels of gluttony) from living in 2013 NYC. Bryan joins and talks free bonus bets, relapse, and recovery. Adam's passionate 2x4 is cut short by a possible paranormal encounter. 

Adam is on the hunt for action in NYC. The guys discuss how they want to better themselves in 2025. Lynn talks about going from "Patty Spaz" to 20+ years away from a bet - and how her rock bottom was so bad, that prison felt like the only possible way out.  

Adam spends New Year's Eve 2017 in Las Vegas. Alex throws his last pitch and it was NOT a strike. Clips from the archives include wise words from Ken and a questionable 3rd round pick in the Thanksgiving Draft. Heavy Breathing and Wishes for 2025 closes out the year.