The Modern Meeting

Adam meets Glenn and The Buffallllooooo Machine. Katrina Arroyo has been in gambling services since 2016. She is currently the Manager of Clinical Programs for the PGNO (Problem Gambling Network of Ohio). Adam sits down with Katrina as she opens up about breaking the stigma, advocating for greater awareness around gambling harm, and what it means to truly show up for her clients. They also discuss...

Adam finds a new home away from home. Fresh off the National Conference on Problem Gambling (NCPG) 2025, Adam returns with some strong reflections—and serious concerns. From dwindling GA attendance to gambling operators skirting advertising guidelines, the conversation gets real about what's broken in the current recovery landscape. Stephen and Ken help unpack Adam's conversations with a...

Adam is back East (again) and starts his new job at MGM Springfield. Battling with anxiety early in his life, Josh Hampton eventually turned to pills and became a self-proclaimed "dope boy." The only problem, instead of selling the product, he was using. He eventually became addicted which led to years of incarceration and chaos. Along the way, gambling crept into his life, compounding t...

Adam is in Columbus, Ohio at the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling. Alex and Adam recap his first few hours in Columbus and get an unexpected visit from a special guest via Facetime. Eight months after launching the podcast, Adam and Alex revisit Episode One — this time as listeners, not hosts. They reflect on what’s changed in their lives and recovery journeys,...

Adam and Noah are in the home stretch. Jenn and Adam explore what it actually looks like to prepare for the tough moments in recovery. They discuss the essential tools and support systems that have been pivotal in their healing process — from affirmations and journaling to the importance of community and having a trigger plan. Adam is joined by Stephen and Meaghan on his monthly 12-mile walk, a tr...

Adam spends his final night in New Orleans. Adam and Jenn wrestle with the idea of bringing on a guest who gambles responsibly. Jenn had a great weekend talking recovery. Adam reconnects with his longtime friend Dave, who joined him on his road trip back east in 2018. Dave shares how he navigates gambling with a budget and why online gambling lost its appeal. The conversation becomes a layered loo...

Adam heads back East. Alex and Adam discuss what it's like to work while gambling and now in recovery. Rob’s gambling took him everywhere — even to a bathroom in Paris, sneaking spins on an online slot while his girlfriend waited outside. It was running his life, until he finally asked for help. But nine months into recovery, one day of gambling almost pulled him all the way back in. In Part...

Adam meets Kevin Hart. Alex returns to the pod! The guys address what happened in the past and look forward to living in the present with a new perspective. In Part 1 of Adam's conversation with Rob Minnick of ODAAT Gambling Awareness, Rob talks about how his gambling progressed over a few short years from harmless Daily Fantasy play, to thinking he could become a professional. Before he beca...

Chuck started betting horses at just eight years old — growing up in 1960's and 70's Queens, surrounded by bookies, loan sharks, and number runners. After his first rock bottom, he stopped and gambled "occasionally," without any issues. However, starting in 2020, he went back to his old destructive ways. At his lowest moment, after losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, Chuck...

Adam's final days in Vegas with Eric and Zorro. Adam sits down with Jenny K, a recovering alcoholic who drank 7 days a week for over a decade. What started as fun and social, became a crippling addiction that cost her nearly everything — custody of her children, her freedom, and her peace. After 14 years of chaos, she made the choice during the pandemic to get help. Since then, she’s not only...

Adam is enjoying his final months in Vegas, except when he has to deal Omaha Hi-Lo. Adam and Jenn open with a conversation about self-exclusion and what it means in recovery. Then, in a special roundtable discussion, Adam sits down with Stephen, Katherine, and Meghan to talk about The Modern Meeting Meeting — a new virtual space for anyone impacted by addiction. Together, they discuss what makes t...

Adam explains how his drug of choice was Venmo. Kristina, also known as "Deenz," joins the pod as someone negatively affected by an addict. Unfortunately, that addict was Adam. Having only known "Ad," as the fun and funny co-worker and friend who always made her laugh, she was excited to visit him and re-connect in Vegas in 2017. Little did she know, that for the next few years...

Adam goes back East to be a Best Man. Jenn and Adam discuss homesickness, family dependence, and the emotional roots of addiction. Then, Caleb joins to share his story — less than 60 days removed from his last bet. A blue-collar farm kid turned scratch ticket addict, Caleb opens up about how gambling spiraled into casino visits, personal loans, and overwhelming debt.

Adam makes a big bet on Feb 4, 2018. Katherine and Stephen have been together for over 20 years — and most of that time was spent deep in addiction. Alcohol was the center of everything, until Katherine’s body started to shut down. After a series of serious physical scares, she finally got help in November 2023 - eventually working within the community that helped save her life. She and Stephen ar...

Adam spends Thanksgiving 2017 in the Diamond Lounge. Stephen and Adam's brother Drew join the show to recap the the 12-mile walk — and what it was like for Drew to grow up with a brother struggling with a gambling addiction. Sam DeMello returns to share how he found his path to recovery, stayed the course, and built Evive, a tech-driven solution for problem gambling with big plans for the fut...

Adam has his first visitor in Vegas. From addiction to innovation — Sam DeMello, a compulsive gambler in recovery and CEO of the mobile app Evive, shares his journey through addiction, fraud, and self-punishment. Now he's building tech to help others avoid the same path.

Adam works for the George Steinbrenner of Off-Strip Casinos Owners. Adam sits down with Dave Yeager, an 11-year US Army veteran and author of the book "Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction." Dave shares his powerful story of how a compulsive gambling habit took root during his military service - and how he found his way to recovery.  Content Warning: This episode contains discuss...

Adam's eulogizes his Uncle Rick. Adam sits down with Founder and Creator of "Sober Not Subtle," Jason Mayo. Jason shares his story of 25+ years as an alcoholic and drug addict. Now more than 15 years clean and sober, he is working in recovery as a certified peer advocate, spreading awareness and supporting people living with substance use disorder and mental health issues.

Adam becomes an Uncle and finds a new home off the strip. Jenn and Eddie are live in the TMM studio. Eddie is officially a sponsor, Adam might be addicted to his screen, and Jenn has some kind yet firm words for Adam. 

Adam is staying in Vegas and makes a trip to Wal-Mart. Jenn and Adam talk about the ever-expanding world of gambling and how it may be time for a Modern Meeting...Meeting?? Christina Cook joins TMM to share her story of going from a 15-year gambling addiction to creating one of the most successful podcasts in the recovery space. 

Adam deals to his first professional poker player at Aria. Jenn is a big fan of Eminem, but someone else from the early 2000's sings her recovery song. Recovering addict Tony sits down to discuss his struggles with alcohol and gambling. With over 20 years in both programs, Tony is another example of how it's never too late to get help. 

Eight years ago TODAY Adam arrives in his new home for the summer. Jenn and Adam recap last week and discuss Adam's progress on Step 4. Continuing the conversation with Noah, Adam uncovers some things that Noah has held onto for nearly 5 years. 

Adam drives through the Rocky Mountains with nothing but himself and his thoughts. For the 20 years that Adam gambled, Noah was right there for a lot of it - through the good, the bad, and the very ugly. From the early days blaring Billy Joel car-pooling into Boston, to the countless trips to the casino, and everything in between. Noah sits down to tell his side of the many stories over 14 years o...

Adam makes a pit stop in Iowa. Author Stacy Ladyman sits down with Adam to discuss her new book, "Shep and the King of Hearts," which is based on her life growing up with a father who was a compulsive gambler. Charles and Stephen return to answer listener questions and talk tattoos.

Adam begins his first cross-country trek to Vegas. Break out the cheesecake because Eddie is back and is celebrating 1 year clean and sober! Jenn and Adam realize they need to start working the steps and Eddie answers a question from a listener.