The Modern Meeting

Despite hitting 5 out of 5 on a keno slot, Adam's business trip does not go as planned. Did someone say keno-slot? Jenn is back! And she's piggy-backing on Ken's stance from last week. Adam makes amends, which leads to a review of the 12 Steps of GA and another sponsor/sponsee discussion.    

Adam is back in NYC and receives an interesting voicemail from a 702 area code. Speaking of Las Vegas, Adam has a question for this week's co-host who also happens to be his sponsor Ken. Jamie comes from a family of alcoholics. Despite growing up going to 12-step meetings in support of them, she still found herself slipping into addiction. She drank every day for 7 years, and now she's c...

You've heard about Pete every episode up until this point, now it's time to hear from the man himself. Adam's father sits down for an in-depth interview with Adam and Jenn. Although his brain is "mush," there are plenty of moments during Adam's 20-year gambling run that Pete remembers all too well. 

Adam needs a bailout for his bailout. Eddie returns to discuss the "Why" of addiction and recovery. Jenn talks about her new relationship with her higher power. Adam's videos from 2020 give an inside look on the insanity of addiction. 

Adam gets hit on wearing a mustard colored shirt. If you or someone you love has a gambling problem, call us. Stephen battled not one, but two addictions for most of his life. Now four months clean, he tells his story as he navigates the early stages of recovery. 

Noah brings Adam to self-exclude himself from the Emerald City. Alex is back and so is the ghost? Nick talks about his own struggles with gambling and what it was like watching Adam at his worst. Jen informs the guys that March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month which leads to an interesting question about The 20 Questions.

Adam is reunited with Noah in Boston and he thinks he has a plan to stop gambling. Jen relates to Kelly and Ken while navigating through her own relationship post-recovery. After an alcohol-induced health scare put Nick in the hospital, he told his wife he'd never drink again. Nearly four years later, he has kept his promise. Adam and Jen relive some of their darkest moments from their past. ...

Adam starts and finishes the first of 14 jobs in 7 years. Jen returns to TMM and reminds everyone to stretch before walking 12 miles. Adam sits down with his sponsor Ken and his wife Kelly to discuss what recovery is like for the addict themselves and the ones we hurt the most. Also, we may have a name for the listeners. But probably not. 

Adam's last days in NYC. From CCD to Recovery, the guys talk Higher Power. Eddie sits down for an in-depth conversation about his recovery journey. Nine months clean from drugs and alcohol, he talks about how he has embraced the 12-steps. And it's the day after the Super Bowl, but thankfully it's now just another day (at a time) for Adam and Alex.    

Cheesesteaks and Improv Comedy cut into gambling time. Alex is a proud member of Bachelor Nation. Another Adam joins to talk about how his sports gambling addiction caused him to lose sight of his priorities and the value of money. Our Adam takes us back to February 2022 and reflects on how far he’s come as a major recovery milestone approaches. 

The Patriots lose and Adam gets let go. Alex continues his job search. The guys sit down with former Division 1 athlete and opioid addict Nate. A once promising baseball career derailed by injuries and addiction, Nate found recovery and then never left. Plus, the guys disclose some of their darkest moments while gambling in "The Bottom Three."

Adam's story picks back up in NYC. The guys answer a listener question about managing finances in recovery. Charles joins and shares his incredible journey from the streets to sobriety. Alex goes back to Jersey and is grateful Football Sundays look a lot different these days. 

Adam pauses his story to introduce a friend. The guys compare their Seamless bills (and levels of gluttony) from living in 2013 NYC. Bryan joins and talks free bonus bets, relapse, and recovery. Adam's passionate 2x4 is cut short by a possible paranormal encounter. 

Adam is on the hunt for action in NYC. The guys discuss how they want to better themselves in 2025. Lynn talks about going from "Patty Spaz" to 20+ years away from a bet - and how her rock bottom was so bad, that prison felt like the only possible way out.  

Adam spends New Year's Eve 2017 in Las Vegas. Alex throws his last pitch and it was NOT a strike. Clips from the archives include wise words from Ken and a questionable 3rd round pick in the Thanksgiving Draft. Heavy Breathing and Wishes for 2025 closes out the year.   

Bankruptcy is declared and the repo-man comes for the RAV4. Alex goes to the casino and Adam goes back to Clinton. Jim realizes he was still "living dirty” after 35 years clean. Plus, a painful Christmas story that Alex has never told anyone before.

Adam goes back to college and Alex comes across a high school project. Adam has his 2x4 of Truth at a car dealership. Jen continues her epic story of continued recovery from gambling.

Back during the Foxwoods years of 04-06, Adam's poor decisions lead to some serious consequences. Jen shares her story, which is shockingly similar to Adam's. The guys debut a new segment that gets to the heart of what really matters. 

Adam catches up with Leah, a recovering gambling addict who was there for his first ever meeting in Austin. The guys talk about the "Poker Boom" of the early 2000's and how it influenced the start of Adam's obsession with casinos. 

Adam lands in Amherst and Alex is having flashbacks when crossing the border. Born and raised on Nantucket, Sarah developed a drug problem before her 18th birthday that would eventually lead to a heroin addiction.  (00:00-04:25) - Cold Open - Adam's Story (04:35-11:29) - Recurring Dreams, Modern Meeting Bowl, College Years (11:30-21:01) - Rocky loves popcorn, Adam in Wal-Mart (21:02-01:20:26)...

Adam's story begins in early 90's Cape Cod, while Alex explains how a Step-Brothers moment led to finding a sponsor. The guys then sit down with Paul, a self-proclaimed poly-addict who has been clean from a drink, drug, and bet for over 20 years.  

Adam and Alex are compulsive gamblers in recovery who believe that the traditional methods shouldn't be the only resources available to them and their fellow addicts. Through the telling of their stories and guest interviews, they aim to bring awareness and hope to anyone who is affected by addiction.