Hell Has an Exit Podcast with Teddy Tarantino

My Childhood Friends Were the Dealers, Not the Users” | Amir's Story From the streets of Kensington, Philadelphia, to surviving multiple fentanyl overdoses, Amir's journey through addiction is a powerful story of childhood trauma, survival, and ultimately finding a way out. In this episode of Hell Has an Exit, host Bryan Alzate sits down with Amir, a Philadelphia native whose life was shaped by vi...

In this episode of Hell Has an Exit, Bryan sits down with Britt Andrews for an open conversation about addiction, recovery, mental health, trauma, spirituality, and finding purpose after decades in the adult entertainment industry. Britt has spent more than 35 years building a successful career, but behind that success was a much more complicated story. She opens up about childhood trauma, experim...

In Episode 175 of Hell Has an Exit, Teddy Tarantino sits down with Jo Beth, better known online as Modern Gomorrah, for a conversation about the unconventional path that took her from a conservative upbringing in East Tennessee to becoming a nurse practitioner, working through the darkest days of COVID, exploring the lifestyle with her husband, and eventually building an entirely different career...

Ricky G. started drinking and getting high at just 15 years old after running away from home and finding himself homeless, scared, and searching for somewhere to belong. What began as a way to cope eventually turned into nearly three decades of addiction.  At 22, Ricky landed in the hospital and learned that his HIV had progressed to AIDS. His T-cell count was just three, and doctors told him...

Welcome to Episode 173 of Hell Has an Exit. Tyler Wilson knew what he wanted from an early age, and unfortunately, that meant drugs. What started with weed and pills as a kid quickly escalated into meth, heroin, needles, overdoses, hospital stays, and a life that was becoming harder and harder to escape. By 18, Tyler had already overdosed in a Taco Bell bathroom. He battled addiction, homelessness...

In Episode 172 of Hell Has an Exit, Bryan sits down with October, a 21-year-old from Brooklyn whose story shows just how quickly addiction can take over a life. Growing up surrounded by addiction, instability, and trauma, October was introduced to recovery long before she ever needed it herself. But by her teenage years, drugs had become part of her own story. After moving to New York City at 17,...

In Episode 171 of Hell Has an Exit, Bryan sits down with Mel for a raw story of addiction, crime, motherhood, faith, and an unbelievable second chance. Mel’s struggles began young, eventually pulling her into IV drug use, dangerous environments, arrests, and a lifestyle completely controlled by addiction. Becoming a mother gave her something worth fighting for, but even that wasn’t enough to immed...

What happens when you have 9 years clean, pick up your recovery medallion… and relapse the very same day? In this powerful episode of Hell Has An Exit, Teddy Tarantino sits down with Jarret Stone for one of his most honest conversations yet. Jarret opens up about the hidden dangers of becoming disconnected from recovery, how success can quietly replace sobriety as the priority,...

In Episode 168 of Hell Has An Exit, Teddy Tarantino sits down with Matty B for one of his most honest conversations yet. What begins as a story about growing up in South Florida and chasing the party lifestyle slowly turns into a battle with addiction that takes him further than he ever imagined. Matty opens up about losing friends to fentanyl, burning through every resource he had, and the unexpe...

Before millions watched him on national television, Adam David was just a kid trying to survive. Raised by a single mother, Adam spent his childhood battling relentless bullying, crippling panic attacks, and years of being shuffled through psychiatric facilities, military school, and treatment programs. Misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and introduced to drugs at an early age, Adam's life spirale...

efore millions watched him on national television, Adam David was just a kid trying to survive. Raised by a single mother, Adam spent his childhood battling relentless bullying, crippling panic attacks, and years of being shuffled through psychiatric facilities, military school, and treatment programs. Misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and introduced to drugs at an early age, Adam's life spiraled...

Today, Teddy sits down with Justin to hear the story of an 11-year battle with drug addiction, fentanyl, IV drug use, jail, and more than 25 trips to treatment before he finally found a way out. Raised in a home shaped by addiction and chaos, Justin’s life began spiraling early. After being stabbed over $40, he was handed a combination of pills that changed the course of his life. What followed wa...

Join host Bryan Alzate on "Hell Has an Exit" as he talks with Jon Nelson, owner of Borrowed Time Tattoo and host of the "Unemployable" YouTube channel. Jon's life changed drastically in his youth when a fiery accident led to isolation and a troubling descent into drug addiction. From a promising tattoo apprenticeship in New Jersey to overcoming heroin addiction in Florida, Jon's journey is a power...

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Join host Bryan Alzate and special guest Bruce W. Brackett (BWB) in Episode 162 of "The Hell Has an Exit" podcast as they explore Bruce's remarkable journey from addiction and mental health struggles to authoring his gripping memoir, "How to Breathe While Suffocating." Delve into BWB's raw and transformative narrative, where he discusses pivotal moments that led him to sobriety and self-discovery...

Join host Bryan Alzate in this down to earth episode of Hell Has an Exit as he sits down with acclaimed guitarist Clint Lowery, known for his tenure in the heavy rock band Sevendust.  Clint opens up about the highs and lows of life both on and off the stage. In this revealing interview, Clint candidly shares his struggles with addiction and the pivotal moment that led him to seek help and embark o...

Welcome to Episode 160 of Hell Has an Exit, Today Teddy sits down with special guest Hunter Shepard for an insightful conversation about addiction, recovery, and the journey to redemption. Hunter shares his raw and unfiltered story, from his early days experimenting with drugs to his harrowing experiences with addiction and the road to recovery. Hunter opens up about his struggles with substance a...

Join host Teddy Tarantino, as he delves into the raw and powerful story of Luis on Episode 159 of "Hell Has an Exit. On this Episode Luis opens up about his deeply rooted belief that addiction was a struggle he was born into, a conviction stemming from his upbringing and early experiences in Puerto Rico. As he reflects on his past, Luis reveals moments of despair that punctuated his journey, inclu...

Episode 158 of "The Hell Has an Exit" Podcast introduces a new segment called "The Entrepreneur Spotlight," featuring Jordan S, a guest whose entrepreneurial journey and repo business have enabled him to fulfill his dream car collection. In a candid conversation, Jordan shares his passion for cars, his experiences in the car community, and his deep connection with his favorite vehicles. Join us in...

Join us for a deeply personal and enlightening episode of The Hell Has an Exit Podcast as host Teddy Tarantino sits down with Ryan Primer, better known on social media as ""Your Anxiety Is Lying 2 Yew." With over a million followers on Instagram, Ryan shares his journey through addiction, recovery, and the complexities of mental health. In this candid conversation, Ryan bravely opens up about his...

In this episode of The Hell Has an Exit Podcast, host Teddy Tarantino sits down with Tony Hoffman, whose life story is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through darkness into light. On December 13th, 2008, Tony walked out of the California Department of Corrections a free man after serving a two-year sentence for a drug-related robbery. But Tony's journey was far from over. Behind the facade o...

Check out the latest episode of the Hell Has an Exit podcast with host Teddy Tarantino and special guest Max. In this powerful conversation, Max shares his incredible journey from the streets of Miami to 22 years of sobriety. Never in his wildest dreams did Max imagine he'd be celebrating over two decades of sobriety and co-hosting a podcast with someone he once saw walking the streets. From facin...

Welcome to Episode 154 with special guest David P, as he opens up about his upbringing, his early success in baseball, and the downward spiral fueled by substance abuse. David reflects on his adolescent years, marked by achievements in baseball but also by a longing for acceptance and struggles with insecurity. He candidly discusses how his experimentation with drugs, initially starting with marij...

Join Teddy Tarantino on the latest episode of "Hell Has an Exit" as he sits down with Brandon Novak. From a prodigious start in skateboarding, where he was discovered by legends Tony Hawk and Bucky Lasek when he was just a teenager, to becoming the world's first skateboarder sponsored by Gatorade at the age of 14. He soon toured the country on the Powell-Peralta team, landing endorsement deals wit...

Welcome to Episode 152 of the "Hell Has an Exit" podcast, host Teddy Tarantino sits down with  Melissa P., a survivor whose resilience shines through despite enduring 25 years of addiction. Melissa's journey is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome immense adversity. Melissa recounts a difficult childhood marred by dysfunction and instability, where she was raised by her grandpare...