PUNK ROCK SOBER

Actor Billy McNamara has been in the room for 40 years of Hollywood: "Stealing Home" with Jodie Foster, the serial killer in "Copycat," "Surviving the Game" with Ice-T. He sat for movie nights with Jack Nicholson and Robert Evans, got coached by Anthony Hopkins, and shared a set with a then-unknown Jim Carrey he was sure would never make it. He also lost almost all of it. In this raw conversation...

Laura Clery built an empire being the funniest person on the internet — 26 million followers, three books, a character (Pamela Pupkin) people quote back to her in the street. What most of that audience never hears is the rest of it. Tyler sits down with Laura — both of them in recovery — for the unfiltered version: getting sober at 25, a marriage that started in the rooms and turned into an FBI-in...

Tyler sits down with a bona fide action legend — Lorenzo Lamas, star of “Renegade” and “Falcon Crest,” son of Hollywood royalty Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. At 68, seven months sober, Lorenzo talks about the thing none of the tough-guy roles prepared him for: managing his fear without a drink — and the late-life relationship that finally gave him a reason to. It’s a wide-open conversation about...

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This week's episode of Punk Rock Sober is brought to you by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/punkrock - Life is a journey, don’t go through it alone. Rob Morrow joins Punk Rock Sober for one of the most fascinating conversations yet. Best known for Northern Exposure, Numb3rs, The People v. O.J. Simpson, and decades of iconic film and television work, Rob opens up a...

This week's episode of Punk Rock Sober is brought to you by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/punkrock - Life is a journey, don’t go through it alone. Actor Josh Peck opens up like never before on Punk Rock Sober—sharing his journey from childhood fame and addiction to 18 years of sobriety, personal growth, and a completely transformed life. In this episode, Josh re...

Blake MyCoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes, joins the Punk Rock Sober Podcast for one of his most raw and honest conversations ever. From building a billion-dollar brand to battling depression, anxiety, and self-worth, Blake shares how success didn’t protect him—and how hitting a breaking point forced him to rebuild his life from the inside out. We dive into: The hidden cost of success Why “not feeling...

David Chokachi joins the Punk Rock Sober Podcast to share one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll hear this year. After a devastating injury led to 3 years of depression, David rebuilt himself mentally, physically, and spiritually—using discipline, mindset, and unconventional tools inspired by voices like Andrew Huberman and Jocko Willink. Then something wild happened… He manifested his r...

David Chokachi joins the Punk Rock Sober Podcast to share one of the most powerful comeback stories you’ll hear this year. After a devastating injury led to 3 years of depression, David rebuilt himself mentally, physically, and spiritually—using discipline, mindset, and unconventional tools inspired by voices like Andrew Huberman and Jocko Willink. Then something wild happened… He manifested his r...

This episode is brought to you by NOCD — providing effective, virtual OCD therapy with licensed specialists. If you or someone you know is struggling, check out https://www.treatmyocd.com Armie Hammer sits down for a brutally honest conversation about why he made the unexpected decision to shut down his own podcast — and how it was quietly working against his career. In this episode, Armie opens u...

This episode is brought to you by NOCD — providing effective, virtual OCD therapy with licensed specialists. If you or someone you know is struggling, check out https://www.treatmyocd.com What happens when a Navy SEAL reaches the breaking point — and finds healing outside the system? In this powerful episode of Punk Rock Sober, former Special Operations veteran Marcus Capone shares his story of co...

Entertainment reporter and adventurist Julie Chang returns to the Punk Rock Sober Podcast for a deep conversation about celebrity addiction, recovery, and the complicated relationship between fame and sobriety. Julie spent 17 years interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars, and in this episode she shares behind-the-scenes stories about Justin Bieber, Elton John, Lana Del Rey, Ben Affleck, Snoop Dogg...

John Henson — Host of Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship, E!'s Talk Soup, and ABC's Wipeout — joins Tyler Ramsey for a raw and powerful conversation about sobriety, stand-up comedy, and rebuilding a life after addiction. With 9+ years sober, John shares:What finally brought him to his kneesThe moment he stopped lying about his sobriety timeWhy “acceptance is the answer”The truth about ma...

What happens when creativity replaces substances? On this episode of Painful Lessons Podcast: Punk Rock Sober, Tyler Ramsey sits down with fashion designer, artist, and podcast host Mary Alice Haney for a raw, thoughtful conversation about sobriety, ADHD, creativity, and purpose. Mary Alice opens up about her journey from high-pressure fashion and red-carpet success to discovering that creativity—...

This special episode of Punk Rock Sober was recorded in September 2025 at Armie Hammer’s studio—before he made the decision to step away from podcasting. Host Tyler Ramsey sits down with Armie Hammer for a wide-ranging, candid conversation about sobriety, identity, comparison, ego, creativity, spirituality, and what it actually means to rebuild a life from the inside out. They explore:• Living sob...

Comedian, actor, and podcaster Jay Mohr joins Painful Lessons: Punk Rock Sober for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about addiction, Adderall abuse, recovery, and what finally made sobriety stick. Jay opens up about nearly losing everything, how Adderall became his most destructive addiction, why he’s outspoken about recovery but protective of anonymity, and how comedy both helped...

What does long-term sobriety actually look like when life gets harder—not easier? In this powerful episode of Painful Lessons: Punk Rock Sober, host Tyler Ramsey sits down with Jack Osbourne—entrepreneur, podcaster, father of five, and son of Ozzy Osbourne—for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, trauma, masculinity, and resilience. Jack opens up about:Living 20+ years sober through grief,...

What happens when neuroscience, sobriety, faith, and fatherhood collide? In this powerful and unexpected episode of Punk Rock Sober, scientist and top-charting podcaster Andrew Huberman joins host Tyler Ramsey—alongside Tyler’s 9-year-old son River—for one of the most honest conversations you’ll hear about addiction, gratitude, fear, and what it really means to live a meaningful life. Andrew opens...

Growing up surrounded by The Pointer Sisters, The Temptations, Prince, and rock-and-roll excess, Malik Pointer lived a life most people only hear whispered about. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Painful Lessons Podcast: Punk Rock Sober, Malik opens up about childhood addiction, music royalty, extreme trauma, growing up in Sausalito and Marin’s bohemian chaos, witnessing the dark side of fame...

Actor, musician, and producer Ashley Hamilton (son of George Hamilton, former stepson of Rod Stewart) sits down for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Painful Lessons – Punk Rock Sober. This episode dives into Ashley’s insane addiction history, 32 rehabs, overdoses, gangrene, staph infections, shootouts, Hollywood chaos, and his ongoing fight with a rare mucosal HPV-related cancer. Ashley’s storyte...

True crime reporter Billy Jensen (author of Chase Darkness With Me) joins Tyler Ramsey for a powerful talk on addiction, cancel culture, and finding purpose in sobriety. From public scandal and rehab to solving murders and surviving a police beating, Billy’s story is raw, redemptive, and deeply human — a masterclass in turning pain into purpose.

Former Korn and Head PE guitarist Wes Geer opens up to Tyler Ramsey about addiction, recovery, and turning pain into purpose. After years of living fast on tour, Wes found a new mission — helping others heal through music with his nonprofit Rock to Recovery. In this raw, funny, and deeply moving episode, Wes shares how meditation changed his life, what it was like to tour sober, and why being “Pun...

Actor David Chokachi, known for his iconic role on Baywatch, joins host Tyler Ramsey for an inspiring deep dive into recovery, resilience, and rediscovering purpose. David opens up about his darkest period after a career-halting injury, how he overcame depression through cold plunges, micro wins, and daily discipline, and what he learned from mentors like Andrew Huberman, Jocko Willink, and Jordan...

Chef Gabe Erales, winner of Top Chef Season 18, joins the Painful Lessons Podcast with Tyler Ramsey to share his raw story of success, failure, and redemption. Gabe opens up about growing up with Mexican culinary traditions, competing on Top Chef during COVID, the pressures of Michelin-star cooking, and the painful public scandal that reshaped his career and marriage. He also discusses mentorship,...

In this episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, host Tyler Ramsey continues The Sober List series with director Walter May. Walter opens up about the challenges and rewards of living sober while thriving in the entertainment industry. From navigating Burning Man sober, to working on early Katy Perry music videos, to exploring the sobriety journeys of Marilyn Manson and James Gunn, this conversatio...