Dare Me! Podcast 🎙

Recorded in Honolulu, Hawaii, this final episode from Season 1 of the Dare Me! Podcast closes out a year-long conversation that didn't fake it for clicks or clean it up for comfort. This is what it was-real life, in real time. As always, host Glenn Victor speaks openly about opioid addiction, withdrawal, and how to power through it, sharing real experiences, hard truths, and practical insight...

Sometimes you just need to step back, take a breath, and look at where you’ve been—and where you’re going. In this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor and co-host Dean Baker reflect on the journey of building the show as they close in on one full year and 52 episodes. From the early grind to finding their rhythm, this episode is a moment to pause, reset, and take it all in. As always, Gl...

Authenticity—what it really means to be yourself and how living out of alignment can quietly feed addiction. In this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor breaks down the difference between being real and being seen, and how chasing image over truth can impact your mindset, decisions, and recovery. This episode also includes discussion and footage from Glenn’s experience at a Madonna conce...

In Episode 44 of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor breaks down resentments and relationships—what he calls “resentment-ships”—and how they quietly destroy your peace, your mindset, and your progress. This episode dives into: Why resentments are so dangerous How they build up in relationships The role they play in relapse and self-sabotage Practical ways to recognize and work through them Why star...

Starting over in the new year—this episode gets real about opioid addiction, withdrawal, and what it actually takes to break free and rebuild your life. In Episode 43 of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor shares personal insight into opioid addiction, opiate withdrawal, and the realities of getting off opiates—along with how prayer, meditation, and mindset shifts have played a role in his jou...

As part of the Dare Me! Podcast Christmas Eve 5-hour marathon, this special segment features a powerful hour-long interview with internationally acclaimed music producer, artist, motivational speaker, and life coach “Anonymass” (Marlon Sorrentino). Calling in live during the holiday broadcast, Anonymass joins Glenn Victor for a deep and wide-ranging conversation covering creativity, mindset, medit...

On this special Christmas Eve live marathon, the Dare Me! Podcast went all in—broadcasting for over 5 straight hours to create a space for anyone who needed it during the holidays. Hosted by Glenn Victor alongside Co-Host & Producer Dean Baker, this episode was built for those who don’t always feel the joy of the season…those navigating addiction, mental health struggles, isolation, or just a...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor sits down with singer, rapper, artist, and producer YHB (Brendan Field). This episode features exclusive music clips from YHB, along with a deep conversation covering music, mental health, and drug use in the music industry. Glenn and YHB also talk about meeting at The Future of Artists Summit hosted by rapper and artist Caskey, sharing th...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor returns to his second hometown of Orlando, Florida for a conversation with Marvin Lilly of Mind Body and Soul Recovery Housing and Marla Stevenson of the Drums in Recovery music therapy program. Both Marvin and Marla are deeply involved in the recovery community throughout Central Florida, using recovery housing, music therapy, and real-wo...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor sits down with Life & Health Coach and Recovery Advocate Melissa Dawn. Melissa shares her journey through addiction, struggle, survival, and transformation—showing that real change is possible no matter how far things have gone. Glenn also opens up about his own experiences with opioid use and withdrawals, offering real perspective and...

On this special “Friends-Giving” edition of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor takes live calls from viewers and listeners during the Thanksgiving holiday, creating a real-time, unfiltered conversation with the audience. From personal stories and shout-outs to spontaneous discussions and meaningful moments, this episode captures the energy of connecting with listeners live and the sense of communi...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor sits down with rapper and hip-hop artist SOLDANI to break down his experience at the Future of Artists Summit and the inspiration it sparked for his music and creative journey. The conversation dives into the Summit, behind-the-scenes moments, and the connections made along the way—including shout-outs to the Dare Me! Podcast audience from arti...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor takes you inside a powerful and personal journey through the history of Narcotics Anonymous, visiting the World Services Office in Southern California. From rare artifacts and historic materials—including early NA literature and original items tied to the founding of the fellowship—to conversations with members from around the world, this exper...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, Glenn Victor recaps his experience attending two shows by New Zealand band LEISURE during their tour, with stops in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Glenn shares exclusive moments with the band, including video shout-outs from each member to Dare Me! Podcast listeners, along with behind-the-scenes highlights from both the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles and The...

Recorded “LIVE” in Los Angeles, this episode blends addiction, recovery, music, and real-life moments. From Narcotics Anonymous to unexpected celebrity encounters—this one covers a lot. On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast , Glenn Victor is at the historic El Rey Theater in Los Angeles during one of his stops in the city for a LEISURE concert, as well as the California Consortium of Addiction P...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor takes a deep dive into the Rolling Stones, addiction, and rock & roll history, featuring exclusive footage from various Rolling Stones shows. Glenn breaks down the Stones’ album “Hackney Diamonds” while spotlighting guitarist Ronnie Wood and his journey from addiction to living clean and sober. The conversation also features recorded m...

Arizona rapper and hip hop artist Connor “Mackk” McAulay joins the Dare Me! Podcast for a raw and honest conversation about addiction, recovery, mental health, and music. Beyond his work as an artist, Mackk speaks on living a clean and sober lifestyle and using his voice to help break the stigma surrounding substance abuse. Glenn Victor dives into Mackk’s journey—from personal struggles to creativ...

In this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor reflects on his “California-versary”—a look back at his move to California. Glenn talks about what that transition was really like, his time in Sacramento, and how the experience has shaped his mindset, day-to-day life, and overall perspective. This episode also includes live calls and real-time conversations with listeners, adding to the...

In this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor is joined by his son, Glenn Junior (“G”), for a powerful conversation about fitness, discipline, and building a healthier life. “G” is a dedicated gym enthusiast who has been training for over 10 years, sharing insight into consistency, discipline, and the habits it takes to stay committed over time. Together, they break down practical tip...

On this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor connects with listeners in real time and dives into raw, unfiltered conversations that reflect real life as it’s happening. Glenn also recaps his experience at a Mallrat concert in San Francisco, sharing standout moments, the energy of the show, and what made the night memorable. Plus, Mallrat gives the Dare Me! Podcast a special shoutout...

Struggling with opioids or trying to understand the reality of addiction and recovery? In this episode of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor takes you inside the 31st Annual Recovery Happens event at the California State Capitol in Sacramento during National Recovery Month. This powerful episode features real demonstrations of how to properly administer Narcan (Naloxone) in an overdose situat...

On this edition of the Dare Me! Podcast, host Glenn Victor returns to his hometown of Detroit for a special on-location episode. This episode centers around an in-depth interview with Detroit-based music group RAREHEARTED. Glenn sits down with the group to dive into their music, their story, their beginnings, and what’s ahead—along with samples from their catalog and a real conversation about thei...

On this edition of the Dare Me! Podcast, your host Glenn Victor takes you on a real, unfiltered deep dive into addiction and recovery. In Episode 23, Glenn reflects on the early days of the show, revisiting how it all started, the evolution of the podcast, past guests, and the direction it’s headed moving forward. Glenn also shares his personal experience with opioid addiction, including the reali...

On this edition of the Dare Me! Podcast, your host Glenn Victor is on location in Miami and welcomes his son, fitness enthusiast Glenn “G-Money” Junior, along with recovery activist Shivang Tripathi. They discuss G-Money’s trip to Utah for the Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje fight at UFC 291, how Dustin has been an inspiration to his fitness journey, and the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight. Glenn...

On this edition of the Dare Me! Podcast, your host Glenn Victor breaks down the connection between addiction and sleep, including how opioids, alcohol, and other substances impact sleep patterns and overall health. Topics include insomnia, sleep disruption, medications and side effects, and real ways people deal with sleep issues in recovery. Recovery activist Shivang Tripathi joins the conversati...