Sara Jachimiak, Benji Rosenzweig, Matthew Wilson, Eric Nelson, Andrea Rizzuto

One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience

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One Show at a Time is a storytelling podcast where people in recovery share raw, honest accounts of addiction, transformation, and what life looks like on the other side. Born from the Yellow Balloon community—a network of sober music fans from groups like Wharf Rats (Grateful Dead), The Phellowship (Phish), and Much Obliged (Umphrey’s McGee)—this show began as a project to spotlight voices from inside the scene. But today, it’s grown into something bigger. Each episode features a new speaker from any walk of life—jam fans or not—offering a deeply personal window into their journey. You’ll hea...

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Sara Jachimiak, Benji Rosenzweig, Matthew Wilson, Eric Nelson, Andrea Rizzuto

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Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #184 Mike K. 14.05.2025

This week's guest Mike K. is a  long time Yellow Balloon community member. A wise man, a smart ass and an all around great dude. He shares his wisdom and a lot of laughs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 One Show at a Time: A Yellow Balloon Experience New episodes streaming now – where recovery and live music meet. This podcast grew from the Yellow Ballo...

Episode #183 Steve D. 05.05.2025

This week’s episode is Steve D, who just celebrated 1 year of continuous recovery. He tells an amazing story about overcoming adversity, mental health issues, and drug addiction. Everyone can learn from what Steve has to say. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 One Show at a Time: A Yellow Balloon Experience New episodes streaming now – where recovery and l...

Episode #182 Eric N. 14.04.2025

This week we hear from Eric N, who just celebrated one year of continuous sobriety. His story is relatable, raw and full of action. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 One Show at a Time: A Yellow Balloon Experience New episodes streaming now – where recovery and live music meet. This podcast grew from the Yellow Balloon community—groups like Much Obliged (...

Episode #181 Sara R. 08.04.2025

This week we hear from Sara R. who just celebrated 11 years. Sara shares her story of delving into her addiction at a young age, finding a solution, and a higher power, while relying on the lessons she learned from her upbringing.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time "It wooks if you wook it" Shirt: https://whyyo...

Episode #180 Danny L. 31.03.2025

This week is a special episode, with Danny L., who shares his story of finding a spiritual path of light, love, and presence after battling his addiction and pain from loss.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time "It wooks if you wook it" Shirt: https://whyyoujam.com/products/it-wooks-unisex-t-shirt NEW "One Show A...

Episode #179 Ian C. 24.03.2025

In this week's episode Ian C. shares his story at a very fast pace. He talks about recovery, the steps relapse, finding solution and learning to dance like no one is watching.    https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time "It wooks if you wook it" Shirt: https://whyyoujam.com/products/it-wooks-unisex-t-shirt NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://whyyoujam.com/collections/yellow-balloon-swag...

Episode #178 Andy K. 17.03.2025

In this week's episode, we hear from Andy K. a professional touring musician who knew he was an alcoholic from day one but struggled to find a solution that stuck. He now has long-term recovery and is living his best sober life.   https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time "It wooks if you wook it" Shirt: https://whyyoujam.com/products/it-wooks-unisex-t-shirt NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! h...

Episode #177 Roy D. 10.03.2025

This week we hear from Roy D. or as you may know him The Good Baklava Guy - and no, this isn’t a sponsored shout-out- it's "Dude in recovery who has the message that if you do the work, you can live a wonderful life."  https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time "It wooks if you wook it" Shirt: https://whyyoujam.com/products/it-wooks-unisex-t-shirt NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://whyyo...

Episode #176 Sarah K. 03.03.2025

In this week's episode, we chat with Sarah K, who recently celebrated two years of continuous recovery. She serves as the Touring Table Coordinator for the Divided Sky Foundation tables at Phish shows. If you see the tables at a show this year, be sure to stop by and say, 'Benji, Lauryn, and Matt say hi!'" https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://why...

Episode #175 Kristin G. 03.02.2025

This week's guest Kristin G is an amazing woman with an amazing story. Having just celebrated twelve years, Kristin shared her story of surviving abuse as a child, suffering from a debilitating drug addiction, trauma and pain, but then finding recovery, building a wonderful life and building a beautiful family. https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https:...

Episode #174 Lexi 27.01.2025

This week, we hear from Lexi—a sober mom, nurse, biking enthusiast, and proud Yellow Balloner. She opens up about hitting rock bottom, the pivotal moment when she realized something had to change, and the inspiring journey that followed. Now, Lexi shares how she turned her life around and found a new path forward. https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! htt...

Episode #173 Matt M. 20.01.2025

This week we hear from old school Phell/Wharf Rat Matt M. who brings his decades of recovery to us. From his mother giving him alcohol as a young child, to raising well adjusted kids who have never seen him drink, Matt shares an incredible story with us.   https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://whyyoujam.com/collections/yellow-balloon-swag Facebook...

Episode #172 Lori C. 13.01.2025

This week's share is Lori C, who recently celebrated one year of continuous recovery. She shares her story of knowing about recovery from an early age from family, to finding the problem also with family. Now she is focused on the Solution. https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://whyyoujam.com/collections/yellow-balloon-swag Facebook: https://www.fa...

Episode #171 Johnny P. 06.01.2025

In this first episode of 2025, Johnny P. shares his story of getting sober young, finding religion in the Church but spirituality in the rooms, special needs parenting, and traversing complex life situations with the help of his recovery support system.   https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://whyyoujam.com/collections/yellow-balloon-swag Facebook:...

Episode #170 Tracy S. 30.12.2024

In this last episode of 2024, Tracey S tells her story of finding recovery in MA. While Marijuana Anonymous is not as well known, it saves lives. Tracey talks about being a “dry drunk” and how she found her way to working a program after years of recovery. https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://whyyoujam.com/collections/yellow-balloon-swag Facebook...

Episode #169 Keith H. 17.12.2024

In this week's episode Keith H shares with us his story of recovery, coming from a place of many people in his family passing from this disease, to finding solution on Zoom during the COVID shutdown.   https://datcmediacompany.com/one-show-at-a-time  NEW "One Show At a Time" Merch! https://whyyoujam.com/collections/yellow-balloon-swag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/muchobliged  Instagra...

Episode #168 Melanie G. 02.12.2024

This week's guest is Melanie G. Program Director at Divided Sky Foundation. She tells her story of recovery, coming from getting high at a very early age, to hitting rock bottom with the realization that the misery was no longer worth using. You can learn more about the DSF at https://dividedsky.org DATC Media is very excited to present “One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience”, where we t...

Episode #167 Josh D. 11.11.2024

This week's episode focuses on Al-Anon. Josh D shared a beautiful story of recovery. Please note that this recording has been edited to remove details about his qualifier, so if you feel like you've missed some information, it's because you have.   DATC Media is very excited to present “One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience”, where we talk about all things recovery with live music fanati...

Episode #166 John F. 28.10.2024

This week, we hear from John F, who shared his story of going from a 0.2 GPA and a total flunky to a teacher who imparts knowledge to his students. He is dedicated to service work and living a life of serenity. DATC Media is very excited to present “One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience”, where we talk about all things recovery with live music fanatics. Join hosts Matt, Lauryn, and Benji...

Episode #165 Paul S. 21.10.2024

After a few weeks off for the Jewish High Holidays (no pun intended) this week we hear Paul S’s story. Paul just celebrated 23 years of continuous recovery. He talks about service work, building community and getting sober at a young age.  DATC Media is very excited to present “One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience”, where we talk about all things recovery with live music fanatics. Join...

Episode #164 Rusty H. 30.09.2024

This week we hear from Rusty H. who tells an amazing story of overcoming his addiction. He has sustained long term recovery in the face of adversity, physical, mental health and general life. He also talked about the living amends he was able to make for his mother who passed earlier this year.  DATC Media is very excited to present “One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience”, where we talk...

Episode #163 Benji R. 23.09.2024

This week we hear from Benji R. cohost of this podcast, as he celebrated his 20 year anniversary. We covered his rock bottom, lots of one liners, Atheism, higher power, gratitude and much more.  DATC Media is very excited to present “One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience”, where we talk about all things recovery with live music fanatics. Join hosts Matt, Lauryn, and Benji as they have a...

Episode #162 Melissa K. 17.09.2024

This week’s speaker Melissa K brings a different perspective. Rather than focus on AA or NA, Melissa has a multi-pronged approach to her recovery. OA, Alanon, AA, Darmah, and any other program she can find to help. Additionally, Melissa talked about her trauma and PTDS from adoption and how she worked on building community and healing around that. If you are looking for fellowship in the adoption...

Episode #161 Joey F. 09.09.2024

This week’s speaker is Joey F. You may recognize him as the artist Joey Feldman, who is incredible in that sense. However, we know him as a member of AA who just celebrated 31 years of continuous recovery. Joey’s story spans the continent and leaves us knowing that it works if you work it. If you want to check out Joey’s art, you can find him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/17884781261...

Episode #160 Patrick W. 27.08.2024

This week we hear from Patrick W, who recently celebrated 27 years of recovery (yay class of '97!) Patrick is a staple of the Yellow Balloon community, integral in starting The Gateway, The Jellyfish, and other Yellow Balloon Groups. He also runs a non-profit that brings YB tables to festivals nationwide!  DATC Media is very excited to present “One Show At A Time, A Yellow Balloon Experience”, whe...

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