Get a Grip Podcast
Episodes
My Parents Were 17 Years Old, Addicted to Opiates and Cr4ck — This Is How It Shaped My Childhood | Ep 119
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Naveah Benton to hear her story of growing up in the shadow of addiction. Bo...
Born With Cystic Fibrosis, Addicted to F3ntanyl, & Trapped in Human Trafficking | Ep 118
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Louis interviews Taelor Thorton, whose life story is a stark portrait of trauma, addiction, and survival. Bor...
How I Went From Ballet Lessons to Stripping and M3th Addiction | Ep 116
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and honest conversation, Aaron and Louis sit down with Elaine Berman to unpack a life that, on the surface, looked relatively normal—...
Foster Care To The Doorman Of A Trap House….How 20 Years Of H3roin Addiction Shaped My Life | Ep 116
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and unfiltered interview, Charles Straley sits down with Louis and Aaron to share a life story shaped by addiction, trauma, foster ca...
How My Brothers Death Led To A Crippling M3th & Cr4ck Addiction With A Registered S3x Offender | Ep 115
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw, unflinching conversation, Louis sits down with Mya Kiskaden to walk through a life shaped by trauma, survival, and the long shadow of add...
Starting a Nonprofit That Got Me Locked Up: How I Went to Prison After Upsetting the VA of America | Ep 114
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unforgettable episode, Louis sits down with Jeremy Harrell, a U.S. military veteran whose life took a shocking and surreal turn after he retur...
Sobriety After Opioid Addiction & Losing Both Parents by 33... | Ep 113
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Aaron sits down with Louis for a raw, unfiltered conversation about mental health, grief, and survival.L...
How I became the Gordon Ramsey of Cooking Cr4ck | Ep 112
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Louis sits down with Kevin Dye for a raw conversation about survival, addiction, crime, loss, and redemption....
How I Blacked Out on X4nax and Destroyed My Life in One Night | Ep 111
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, John Ross sits down with Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes to share his story with honesty, perspective, and hard-earned clarity. John wal...
The Day I Sn0rted Cremains Thinking It Was Powdered H3roin | Ep 109
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louis sits down with Kyle Darby for one of the craziest, rawest, and most brutally honest conversations ever recorded on the pod. Kyle opens up about ...
My Truth: Going Into Labor in a Trap House & My Babies Being Born Addicted | Ep 108
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and unfiltered interview, Bianca opens up to Louis and Aaron about a life shaped by chaos, survival, and resilience. She begins with the s...
Narcaned, Shot, Stabbed… How This F3nt4nyl Addict Finally Got Sober | Ep 107
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louis and Aaron sit across from Joe Haag in a quiet studio, microphones on, the soft hum of the equipment blending into the background as Joe prepares...
How I Got Caught Two Felonies Over an Almond Used as a Cr4ck Rock | Ep 106
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louis and Aaron sit across from Joe Haag in a quiet studio, microphones on, the soft hum of the equipment blending into the background as Joe prepares...
The Day I Tried to End My Life — Using a Cop’s Gun | Ep 105
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, Aaron and Louis sit down with Mike Justice — a man whose life spiraled into chaos before he was even old enough to drive l...
How I Accidentally Got Addicted to F3tty and Lost Two Boyfriends Before I Hit 22 | Ep 104
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Kee Brown — a young woman whose life story moves at the speed of a disaster she somehow surv...
The FBI on Her Lawn, Leukemia, and Relapse: A Survivor’s Raw Story of Alcoholism in the 80's & 90's | Ep 103
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with someone who truly embodies the definition of “old school.” Kathy Williams—once a hard-living crim...
How I Got Pregnant With Twins While I Was Cooking M3th | Ep 101
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and Louis sit down with Kendra Mertz, whose childhood and early adulthood played out like scenes straight from Breaking Bad. Kendra grew up in a...
How I Got Addicted to F3nt4nyl At 30 Years Old | Ep 100
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and emotional episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Katie Szabo from Youngstown, Ohio, whose story is one of unexpected turns, heart...
My Truth: Exploiting Myself to Survive Addiction While Another Man Profited | Ep 99
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and emotional episode, Aaron and Louis sit down with Amber Rabold, a woman whose life has been anything but ordinary. Amber’s story...
How 4 DUIs and a Felony Forced Me to Change My Life | Ep 97
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional and eye-opening episode, hosts Aaron Garnes and Louis Essig sit down with Josh Hively, a man whose story of addiction, pain, and red...
Addiction Unfiltered: Xanax DUIs, Pill Runs, and a Shot at Redemption Ep | 96
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and powerful episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Alex Butt, a man whose journey from a normal upbringing to the chaos of addictio...
My Battle with H3r0in, F3ntanyl & Methadone -- Trying to Stay Clean Ep | 95
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, hosts Aaron and Louis sit down with Dan Vanwallsen, a man whose life took a sharp turn from a normal childhood into the dark...
I Drank & Used Everyday For 26 Years, Now I’m 15 Years Sober Ep | 94
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, host Louis sits down with James Witherspoon, a man who grew up in the tough streets of Detroit and knows firs...
What This Former Addict Told Middle Schoolers Will Shock You | Ep 93
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this moving and eye-opening episode, Louis Essig steps into an 8th-grade classroom with one mission — to tell the truth. Not the sugarcoated vers...
I Almost Died 3 Times During My 15-Year M3th & H3ro!n Addiction | Ep 92
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and unforgettable episode, Louis sits down with Josh Nugent, a man whose journey through addiction, chaos, and near-death experiences is a...
I Smoked Cr4ck Until My Hands Bled — Now I Preach | Ep 91
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and brutally honest episode, Louis sits down with Brett Wilder, a man whose story of rebellion, addiction, and ultimate redemption is...
From Pregnant Teen to Addicted Stripper: Her Recovery Story | Ep 90
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping and emotional episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Kaytie Adams, a woman whose life has been a rollercoaster of heartbreak, a...
Heroin Withdrawal Triggered My Labor — And My Baby Was Born in Withdrawal | Ep 89
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw, deeply moving episode, host Louis Essig sits down with Dani McManis, a woman whose story challenges everything you think you know about a...
How I Got Addicted to F3nt4nyl At 30 Years Old | Ep 100
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and emotional episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Katie Szabo from Youngstown, Ohio, whose story is one of unexpected turns, heart...
He was Locked Up Where I was a C.O - Now We Talk Prison Addiction & Surviving F3ntanyl | Ep 88
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and brutally honest episode, Louis sits down with Chris, a man who has endured some of the darkest corners of addiction, incarceratio...
How I Hustled Scrap Metal, Got Robbed in a K-Hole, and Tried To Escape From Jail | Ep 87
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and unforgettable episode, host Louis sits down with William Shiells from Columbus, Ohio, to hear a story that’s as chaotic as it is ins...
Cr4ck Addiction, Rubbing Alcohol, and Handing Mom Her Last Beer While She Fought Cirrhosis | Ep 86
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional and eye-opening episode, host Louis Essig sits down with Jeremy Garber from Columbus, Ohio—a man whose story reaches from the chao...
I Was Raised by a Cr4ck Addict After My Dad Disappeared | Ep 85
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Jamey Snodgrass, whose life story sounds almost unbelievable—yet every detail is real....
My Dad Taught Me How to Rip and Run in the Streets of Detroit | Ep 84
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, host Louis sits down with Johnny Jermani, a Detroit-area rapper whose life has been shaped by the streets, music, and the co...
How I Became an IV Drug User By 17 Years Old | Ep 83
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, host Louis and Aaron sits down with Devon Rodgers, a man whose life has taken turns so wild you’d think they were scripted...
I Lost an Arm and Became a Heroin Addict | Ep 82
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Aaron and Louis for a gripping, no-holds-barred conversation with Travis Hall, a man whose life has been a rollercoaster of pain, survival,...
I Graduated from Ohio's #1 Party School with a Degree… and a Drug & Alcohol Problem | Ep 81
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring solo episode, host Louis sits down with Chrissie Mackie, whose life took a dramatic turn from small-town band nerd to full-blown bat...
She Was Smoking Cr4ck & F3tty While Working as a Drug Counselor At A Recovery Center | Ep 80
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this moving episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Ashley Arick, whose story shows both the devastating grip of addiction and the incredible ...
How the Chains of Xanax Addiction Changed My Life Forever | Ep 80
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Lindsay Wren, whose life reads like the script of a crime thriller—but every word of i...
Surviving Addiction, Prison & Poverty in Zanesville, Ohio | Ep 79
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and gripping episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Brandon Somers, a man whose life has been defined by chaos, crime, and destructi...
I Turned To Crack After My Son Got Killed By a Drunk Driver | Ep 78
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this explosive episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Harry Paige, whose story could easily be the script of a dark Hollywood drama. On paper...
I Was Addicted to Heroin Before I Graduated High School | Ep 77
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Bryce Sparks, a man whose life could have been the script of a tragedy—but instead tur...
How I Survived Over 20 Years Of IV Drug Use And 4 Prison Stays | Ep 76
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Bryan Sparks, a man whose story feels like it could have been pulled straight from a tra...
From 13-Year-Old Trailer Park Dealer to Using Every Drug Imaginable to How I Recovered | Ep 75
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Devin Nunamaker, a man whose story takes us deep into the chaos of early addiction and t...
I Got Arrested In Front Of My Whole Town With 50 Bags Of Hero!n and Became Walmarts Most Wanted | Ep 74
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step up to the plate for a powerful and raw conversation with hosts Aaron and Louis as they sit down with Brent King, a former all-star ball player wh...
My Brutal Truth Of Opiate Addiction And How Hard It Really Is To Get Clean | Ep 73
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unfiltered and fast-moving episode, hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with Amanda Bosley, a woman whose story is a wild ride through survival, st...
How He Went From Pawning, Forging Checks, to Scamming John Deere For 50k to Fuel His Oxy Addiction | Ep 72
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this electrifying episode, Aaron and Louis sit down with Ben Sheets—a man whose life has been anything but ordinary. Ben grew up in an affluent n...
He Was Exposed to Drugs by 6, Then Survived Addiction, Crime, and Prison | Ep 71
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the rawest and most jaw-dropping episodes to date, Louis sits down with Patrick McCombs—a man whose life began in chaos and spiraled into ...
From the Sticks to Hittin' Licks — How He Lost Everything to Oxy And H | Ep 70
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and revealing episode, Aaron and Louis sit down with Tony Newton—a man whose journey into addiction started in the quiet backwoods but s...
I Was Born From Sexual Assault and This is the Toll it Took on my Life | Ep 70
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving and thought-provoking episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with the extraordinary Melroe—a woman with a story unlike any other. B...
My Wife was Murdered Dexter Kill Room Style and This is How I Stayed Sober | Ep 69
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Aaron and Louis sit down with a true legend of the Cleveland recovery community—Don Matis Jr.. Known thr...
He Started Using OC-80's With The Host of our Show at 15 Years Old | Ep 69
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From high school halls to hospital beds, jail cells, and the edge of death—Alex Panzera’s story is one of brutal honesty, quiet resilience, and th...
From Small-Town Ohio to Strung Out In Brooklyn: My Decent Into Addiction | Ep 68
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and raw episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Jenna Daubenmire — a resilient woman whose journey will leave you speechless. Jenna ...
The Devil in Detox: How Rock Bottom Doesn’t Care Where You Come From | Ep 67
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and deeply moving episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Casey Richards, whose story is as gripping as it is inspiring. On the surface, Ca...
How Cocaine, Adderall, And Meth Led Me To Heart Failure, Relying On Batteries To Stay Alive | Ep 66
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this jaw-dropping episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with the unforgettable Kody Schaffner — better known as “Just a Dude on Batteries.” Kody’...
Fentanyl, Felonies, and a Second Chance — The Dark Side of Addiction | Ep 65
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping and unfiltered episode, Louis sit's down with Tyler Baker—better known in the streets as Vito Dinero—for an unforgettable dee...
I Interviewed The Judge That Sent Me To Jail - Then Helped Me Get A Job There | Ep 64
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and emotional full-circle moment, Louis sits down with none other than The Honorable Judge Stephen McIntosh — the very judge who on...
Master Manipulator Transported Drugs Around Prison | Episode 63
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and emotional episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Sean McMahon, a man whose life took a drastic turn from a seemingly typical subu...
Using Heroin At 15 Years Old Led Me To Prostitution, Trauma, a Life I Couldn't Escape | Episode 63
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alyx Gold’s story starts off like many others — a relatively normal childhood, a decent upbringing, nothing too out of the ordinary. She had hopes...
I Was A Fetty Fiend Doing 12 Pills A Day | Episode 62
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, we sit down with Steven Preciado—a stand-up comic from California whose story is anything but ordinary. Despite growing up...
Fraud, Feds, and Federal Time: The Real Story of a Miami Cuban Con Artist | Episode 61
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louis sits down with Nelson Rodriguez who was raised in the gritty, vibrant streets of Miami, where the Cuban-American culture runs deep and the press...
From 8th Grade Dropout to 2 Prison Numbers: How He Survived Addiction With 4 Kids On The Streets | Episode 60
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Jonathon — a man whose story starts with pain, chaos, and early abandonment, but doesn’t end th...
Manic Highs & Vegas Nights: My Bipolar Journey Through Addiction | Episode 59
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 26 years old, David Funes experienced his first full-blown manic episode—and his entire life imploded. In this episode, Louis and Aaron uncover t...
Her Baby Daddy Watched Her OD on FaceTime | Episode 58
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and raw episode of the Get A Grip Podcast, Louis and Aaron sit down with Shae Ramos — a courageous woman who’s walking the diffic...
From CEO, to Divorced Peruvian Cocaine Smuggler, to 37 Years Sober | Episode 57
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John’s journey is nothing short of jaw-dropping. He started drinking at a shockingly young age, long before most kids even know what addiction is. B...
How She Survived A Decade Of Human Trafficking | Episode 37
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Louis dives deep into the incredible story of Vanessa Torres – a woman who overcame unimaginable hardships to transform he...
Growing Up With A Sexual Predator For A Brother And How I Became An Alcoholic By 16 Years Old | Episode 56
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and powerful episode, Louis sits down with Dennis McFarland—a man whose journey from chaos to redemption is nothing short of miraculous....
Supporting My Family While Hooked on Opiates In Cleveland Ohio | Episode 55
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and emotional episode, Aaron sits down with Joey Louis, a remarkable man with a story that will leave you speechless. Growing up in C...
How I Went From Breaking The Law to Enforcing It | Episode 54
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ernest Hayden, a man whose life story reads like a movie — but it's 100% real. Growing up in a tough ...
MMA Fighter Kicks Heroin and Ends up on A&E's 60 Days In | Episode 53
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the depths of addiction to the bright lights of television, Daniel Ritchie’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this gripping episod...
The Truth About MAT: My Journey Out of Addiction | Episode 52
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Louis and Aaron sit down with Lance Ball whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary—heartbreaking, inspiring, and a true testament to the power...
From Gucci to Guilty: He Grabbed the Bag, Then Got Bagged | Episode 50
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unforgettable episode, Aaron sits down with Tony Williams—a man whose story is as raw as it is inspiring. Tony takes us deep into the world ...
How After a Brutal Heroin Addiction I Got Sober and Lost My Leg | Episode 49
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotionally charged and deeply revealing episode, Louis sits down with Josh Hart for a conversation that is as raw as it is inspiring. From th...
I Survived 17 Years On The Streets In Active Addiction As A Call Girl | Episode 48
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Aaron sits down with Rachel McIntyre—a survivor, warrior, and true inspiration. Before the age of 18, Ra...
Ex-Delta Employee Tells All About Flights to Florida To Get Pills | Episode 47
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving and candid episode, Louis sits down with Stephanie Cooks, a woman whose life story is both a powerful reflection of America’s ...
Addiction Led Her to the Wrong Door — Or the Right One? | Episode 46
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Garnes’ life is the kind of story that feels like a movie—but every moment is real. Born into a home shaped by addiction, Jen grew up in the s...
I OD'd and Lost Most of My Memories | Episode 45
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with Khelisa Brunner — a woman whose story is a raw, unfiltered testament to survival, resilience, and th...
How One Split Second Decision Changed a Man's Life Forever | Episode 44
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping and emotional episode, Louis and Aaron dive deep into the life of Kamal Sahr — a man whose journey through darkness ultimately led ...
The Brutal Life of Living Addiction With My Mother | Episode 43
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode Louis and Aaron sit down with Miriah Crissinger — a woman who has lived through trauma, addiction, profound loss, and the l...
From Mafia Roots to Rock Bottom | Episode 42
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping and brutally honest episode, Louis sits down with Tony DeCecco — a man whose life story sounds like something straight out of a gan...
She OD'd 11 Times In 3 Days! | Episode 41
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and gripping episode, Louis sits down with Sannavah, a woman whose story defies belief. Over the course of just three days, she overdose...
How One Alcoholic Mother Sought Treatment With Her Addict Daughter | Episode 40
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Justice & Stephanie Story is a raw and riveting podcast where Louis dives deep into the wild, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring journey ...
Her Last Chance: Girlfriend Takes Control After Couple OD's While Driving | Episode 38
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this jaw-dropping episode, Louis and Aaron dive into the wild and dangerous life of Heather McCoy, a woman who once lived a real-life Bonnie and Cl...
D.A.R.E Didn't Work For Me So Now I speak In School's and Share My Story Addiction | Episode 39
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and raw video, Louis visits a middle school to share his real-life journey through addiction, recovery, and the hard lessons he learn...
From Broken Homes and Addiction to Prison Cells - A Man Searching for a Place to Belong | Episode 36
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal podcast, Damien sits down with Louis and Aaron and shares his incredible journey of hardship, addiction, and rede...
A Rebel Raised By a Police Dective Turns Into a Prson Gang Boss | Episode 35
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and raw episode of our podcast, Louis and Aaron had the privilege of interviewing Jack Lloyd, a man whose incredible journey of trans...
The Merciless Truth Behind Human Trafficking | Episode 34
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heart-wrenching and deeply moving episode, Louis and Aaron have the honor of speaking with Heather Hackett, a brave survivor of human traffick...
Meth Made Son of God Hit by Truck | Episode 33
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw, unfiltered episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with David Frazier who takes listeners on a gripping journey through his tumultuous life—o...
Surviving Hell: A Fentanyl Addict Reveals his Brutal Life Style and How He Made it Out Alive | Episode 32
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful full-length episode, we follow the extraordinary journey of Josh Fessler, a man who fought through a life of trauma, addiction, and c...
An Ex-Correction Officer Tells the Brutal Truth behind Death Row | Episode 31
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and thought-provoking podcast, Louis and Aaron sit down with David Beechy, who shares his extraordinary journey from growing up Amish...
Pill Mills and Profits: The Man Behind the Midwest Opioid Crisis | Episode 30
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and eye-opening episode Louis and Aaron sit down with David Crego, a man whose journey through the dark world of Florida's pill mills...
Trap House in the Suburbs Raided After Fatal Overdose Landing his Grandmother In Cuffs | Episode 29
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw podcast, Louis and Aaron interview Caleb Alexander who opens up about his life growing up in a seemingly perfect suburban home, where priv...
Surviving Trauma and 17 Days Without Sleep Turns Into Psychosis | Episode 28
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply emotional and candid episode, Louis and Aaron interview Heather who shares her harrowing story of survival, resilience, and recovery. G...
First Day of Freedom A Dangerous Career Criminal and Addict on his Last Chance at Life | Episode 27
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this unbelievable episode, Louis sits down with Dustin Starkey, who we had the chance to interview on his first day out of prison. Dustin has spent...
A Life Shaped by the 80's Crack Epidemic: How a Cop Gave Me a Second Chance | Episode 26
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode Louis and Aaron sit down with Quan Gray. He opens up about his tumultuous upbringing during the crack epidemic of the 1980s. ...
Public Defender to Judge and the Human Experience of Prison Sentencing | Episode 25
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Get A Grip Podcast, convicted felon-turned-host, Louis Essig sits down with Judge Sheryl Munson of the Franklin County Com...
Mother, Son and the Needle : How Using Heroin With my Mother Ended In Tragedy | Episode 24
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this unfiltered episode of Get A Grip Podcast, co-host Louis Essig sits down with Aaron Garnes to reveal his shocking and inspiring story of addict...
A Prison Guard Fell in Love With me While we Ran a Drug Ring | Episode 23
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Louis and Aaron sit down with Joe Seifert. Joe battled addiction to prescription painkillers early in his life, which led him into a d...
I Survived 20 Years as an Opioid Addict and Found Sobriety When I Met My Wife Flying a Sign Homeless | Episode 22
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and inspiring episode Louis sits down with his co-host, Aaron Garnes who opens up about his incredible journey of overcoming addictio...
How I was Groomed To Be a Drug Dealer at 12 Years Old | Episode 21
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and emotional episode, Louis and Aaron sit down with Bridget Evans. A woman whose life story is one of unimaginable hardship, resilie...