End Overdose Podcast

If you've been on social media recently, you've likely seen Simone Kelly's story. After reviving someone experiencing an opioid overdose during the New York Knicks championship parade, Simone's quick actions were captured on video and viewed by millions around the world. Her response served as a powerful reminder that overdose emergencies can happen anywhere, and that being prepared can make the d...

If you’ve worked within the Arkansas recovery and overdose prevention movement, you’re likely familiar with Dr. Stephanie Rose. As an Associate Professor & Addiction Studies Program Coordinator at the University of Central Arkansas, she’s brought lifesaving resources like naloxone to the UCA campus and advocated for similar initiatives at campuses throughout the entire state. Her advocacy is c...

Brooke Sanders, MS is a translational neuroscientist focused on understanding the epigenetic impacts of cannabinoids on the human genome. She received her Master’s of Science in Biomedical Research (Neuroscience) at Wake Forest School of Medicine, and has been researching the neuropsychiatric and sociological impacts of cannabis use for 6 years. Brooke founded North Carolina’s first End Overdose C...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Hurley, a leading voice in addiction medicine and the Medical Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control for Los Angeles County. We dive into the evolving landscape of substance use, including emerging threats like fentanyl analogs and “tranq”-related compounds, and what they mean for overdose risk and response. Dr. Hurley breaks down how today’s...

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. David Deyhimy is an Orange County physician who is board-certified in both addiction medicine and anesthesiology. He believes that addiction, like many other chronic diseases, is not only treatable, but often curable by combining proper medication with education, support and behavioral changes. Dr. Deyhimy is End Overdose's Chief Medical Advisor.

Morgan Freed and T.J. Petracca – alongside a dedicated crew of regular attendees – have built Emo Nite into a national phenomenon. Top-tier emo artists, old and new, regularly appear at Emo Nite shows, with guest lists boasting members of blink-182, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Maine, Good Charlotte, and even recent End Overdose collaborator Wes Borland. Morgan and his team have truly...

Sextile are a post-punk outfit hailing from Los Angeles, California. After their dark 2015 debut record, they slowly integrated more danceable touches to their aesthetic palate which culminated in 2018's brilliant 3 EP. But after the loss of their bandmate Eddie Wuebben to an accidental overdose in 2019, Sextile went on hiatus in pursuit of solo endeavors. In 2022, they reunited with a brilliant d...