Pondoff's Anonymous

By: Chris Pondoff Jeff Allen Jakob Miller
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  • What the back of the book would say… Pondoff’s Anonymous offers a sober, unique, authentic, and faithful perspective on grief and alcoholism… hope and grace… anger and love. Addiction, Recovery, and Mental Health.
    Chris Pondoff, Jeff Allen, Jakob Miller
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Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • S2 E15 Cam Janssen

    S2 E15 Cam Janssen
    May 5 2025
    🎙️ EPISODE 15: Cam Janssen – "Painkillers, Playoffs & Garth Fucking Brooks"Who this episode is for:Anyone who’s ever played hurt, lived high, or faked being fineMoms who can smell bullshit before you open your mouthBlues fans screaming “LET’S GO!” and flipping off WinnipegKids who grew up begging to stay on the ice till the Zamboni chased ‘em offThose who overdosed in front of their neighbors and somehow kept it movingAnyone who’s ever made a mess of their lifeCam Janssen rolls into the studio with a story that’ll punch you right in the soul. What starts off as some rowdy playoff hockey talk turns real fast—like, real real—when Cam dives into the wreckage of his painkiller addiction.We’re talking overdoses in his driveway while the whole neighborhood watches. We’re talking hiding withdrawal in a pro locker room while pretending to be the funny guy. We’re talking about being a “good” drug user—that dangerous kind who keeps functioning just enough to not get help.But it ain’t all darkness. There’s a lot of laughs, too—like Garth Brooks accidentally storming the ice during a charity game and nearly getting murdered. And Cam’s dad eating a hot dog thrown by a pissed-off fan, then chucking it back into the crowd like a savage.There’s locker room stories, childhood fights, recovery truths, and some absolute mayhem from the Blues’ playoff run. Oh, and we get deep into what it means to actually show up—for your teammates, for your city, and for yourself.And major love to the St. Louis Blues Warriors—a team of badass disabled veterans taking names and scoring goals. Cam drops stories about getting hacked up by those guys and loving every second of it. If you're in STL, support them or just go watch ’em throw down:👉 www.stlblueswarriorhockey.comIf you’ve ever been addicted, ever been broken, or ever been almost famous while absolutely falling apart inside—this one’s for you.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro & sponsor shoutouts01:08 – Show theme music kicks in01:22 – Cam joins the chaos01:28 – Jersey number talk and mid-convo nonsense01:43 – “Always on hot bitches”—Cam lets loose early02:10 – Law & Order, Dell Guy, and guest rankings03:17 – From podcasting to radio to color commentary04:11 – Garth Brooks walks on the ice mid-play (yes, really)06:36 – Scoring 4 goals instead of throwing fists07:59 – Blues beatdown of the Jets: full breakdown10:29 – “You can’t get traded to Winnipeg”12:47 – Blues defense is buzzing14:02 – Bonuses, the cap, and nerding out on contract math16:19 – Packed barns, playoff energy, and money flying18:30 – Montreal chaos and goaltenders getting trucked20:25 – Goalies are psychos, period.22:43 – Why the Jets’ “park the bus” defense collapsed24:07 – Cam’s dad, a flying hot dog, and Granite City glory27:04 – Why respecting refs lets you get away with murder28:33 – Driving 14 hours to get kicked out in 10 seconds30:13 – Hockey isn’t a sport—it’s a fraternity31:02 – Cam shouts out the Blues Warriors (and gets hacked by a vet)33:03 – Blues alumni locker room = country club for ex-brawlers35:16 – Dwight Schofield, hurricane hero37:57 – The stuff moms carry that dads can’t39:29 – Cam’s full descent into painkillers: how it started42:06 – The yellow Percs. 190 of ‘em. Alone in Jersey.47:12 – Collapse #1: Cam overdoses in his driveway54:45 – Collapse #2: “That was it.”56:25 – “I thought I could beat this on my own”58:05 – Being the functioning addict is the most dangerous kind1:00:02 – Suboxone: the lifesaver that nearly killed his fire1:01:46 – Libido’s gone, energy’s gone, but at least he’s clean1:02:51 – Tapering off, staying off, and keeping the chaos at bay1:04:10 – Why opioids no longer have a grip—but other vices still try1:05:22 – Laughs, love, real talk, and a few final body blows1:06:45 – Fade to blackSponsored by:Illinois Recovery Center – www.illinoisrecoverycenter.comBertarelli Cutlery – www.bertarellico.com
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • S2 E14 What the FAQ?! Part Deux

    S2 E14 What the FAQ?! Part Deux
    Apr 28 2025
    Who this episode is for:Anyone teetering on the edge of “maybe I need help”Parents of addicts who keep asking, “Am I helping or enabling?”People in recovery wondering if they can keep their phone in rehab (spoiler: no)The spiritually curious and the godless skepticsBosses trying to figure out WTF is going on with their flaky employeeAnyone who’s ever paced around their house yelling at a hockey game with chicken wing grease on their shirt🎙️ Episode 14 – What the FAQ: Easter Hangovers, Higher Powers, and Rehab Real TalkA no-BS recovery Q&A straight from the mouth of experience. Pondoff and the gang go deep, dumb, and raw on everything you ever wanted to know (but were probably too afraid or fucked up to ask) about addiction, getting clean, and what happens when you actually show up at rehab.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Bertarelli Cutlery shoutout01:01 – Intro bars by Eric01:22 – Episode 14 begins: Stats, views, and Mr. Beast envy02:45 – Meet Eric Conley03:17 – Treatment center chaos stories04:01 – Blues playoff breakdown05:01 – Cam Janssen teaser06:24 – Easter check-in + hangover tales07:24 – Jeff’s birthday wing party08:41 – Mijofsky’s Easter sermon: Hope in the darkness09:22 – Rehab: First day of the rest of your life10:34 – Finding light in the darkest moments11:03 – What the hell is Kee-poo?12:01 – Email wars + business card drama12:53 – Why “What the FAQ” episodes matter13:43 – Shirtless Eric + SNL Chippendales14:37 – AC wars: Staff vs. clients15:31 – From heavy to healing: Finding balance17:25 – Best Easter candy (spoiler: Reese’s wins)17:55 – Do you need God to recover?23:53 – Higher Power hacks: From moms to the group26:25 – Humility, open-mindedness, and not knowing it all28:15 – Are you helping or enabling?31:15 – Don’t give addicts cash32:47 – Addicts are genius-level creative (just misfired)34:32 – Artistic gifts in recovery35:44 – What can I bring to rehab?36:14 – Cell phones in rehab: Here’s the deal38:34 – Eric got hacked. It was a blessing40:13 – Why phones can derail your recovery41:44 – How IRC handles phones and triggers43:24 – Changing your number = freedom43:53 – Missing your kids is part of the process45:01 – Pondoff’s inbox detox46:13 – What happens when you first call IRC47:41 – Who qualifies for treatment?49:28 – Why hospitals aren’t always the answer50:41 – IRC’s record: 25-minute admission52:22 – Calls, check-ins, and staying alive long enough to show up54:43 – Fear, excuses, and the willingness window57:24 – Toiletries and welcome bags58:18 – Donations from staff and clients59:35 – Laundry detergent philosophy1:00:06 – Roommates, beds, and living setup1:02:02 – Roommate matching system1:03:03 – How to talk to your boss about rehab1:04:11 – Your boss probably already knows1:05:35 – Legal rights + FMLA explainedReferenced in this episode:👉 Illinois Recovery Center: https://illinoisrecoverycenter.com/👉 Bertarelli Cutlery: https://bertarellico.com/Sponsored by:🪓 Bertarelli Cutlery – https://bertarellico.com/🏥 Illinois Recovery Center – https://illinoisrecoverycenter.com/Hit that subscribe button if you’re into hard truths, heavy laughs, and healing that doesn’t sugarcoat a damn thing.
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • S2 E13 Dillon Dunnagan

    S2 E13 Dillon Dunnagan
    Apr 21 2025

    Who this episode is for:
    - Musicians living gig to gig, paycheck to bar tab
    - Anyone who ever tried to quit drinking with “just a few more beers”
    - People who’ve played on stage… and people who’ve blacked out in the crowd
    - Friends who’ve called in a wellness check and hoped to God it worked
    - Anyone who’s ever made a mess of their life and thought, “F***, I can’t keep doing this”

    Episode 13: 4-3-2-1 — The Day I Chose Not to Die

    Pondoff sits down with Dillon Dunnagan—frontman of The Winks and a dude who played on stage with Green Day at Riverport. Behind the badass moments? Booze, blow, heartbreak, and a third-story balcony. This one’s raw, dark, hilarious, and brutally honest. From the “Piss Palace” to a psych ward, Dillon shares how a wellness check—and saying yes to help—changed everything.

    🧨 Breakdown – Chaos by the Minute
    • 1:25 – Irish genes and early gigs
    • 10:16 – Playing on stage with Green Day — watch it
    • 20:48 – Booze + band life = unraveling
    • 33:48 – Fire pits, cops, and “strippers are here!”
    • 50:55 – The balcony moment that changed it all
    • 1:06:10 – The last drink and the day he chose life
    • 1:17:04 – Playing sober—and getting laid again
    • 1:45:16 – The Winks and writing through recovery
    • 1:56:45 – Episode closes with raw, poetic lyrics
    🎸 Featured Links
    • Green Day moment: https://youtu.be/YwGPboK3OEE
    • The Winks: https://linktr.ee/thewinks
    • Pop Disaster Tribute – June 28: https://www.ninemilegarden.com
    💥 Sponsored by:
    • Illinois Recovery Center: https://illinoisrecoverycenter.com
    • Bertarelli Cutlery: https://bertarellico.com

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    Subscribe, rate, and share it with the friend who needs to hear it. This one’s for the fighters and the f***ups still trying.
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    2 hrs

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