https://simplecast.com Define Insanity Define Insanity is a raw, honest, and deeply human podcast hosted by long time friends, Joe and Justin. Each week, they sit down with guests who’ve faced life’s toughest challenges—grief, addiction, major transitions—and come out the other side stronger, more grounded, and often with a surprising sense of gratitude. With equal parts heart and humor, Joe and Justin explore the crossroads that define us and the resilience it takes to grow through what we go through. Marni Blake Productions en Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:05:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:05:13 +0000 https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com Define Insanity https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/58ea9dff-6de8-49f0-9236-39bd140852fd/2cd72405-f3f9-4536-b4f2-635c4220589d/3000x3000/define-20insanity-20-square.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com episodic Define Insanity is a raw, honest, and deeply human podcast hosted by long time friends, Joe and Justin. Each week, they sit down with guests who’ve faced life’s toughest challenges—grief, addiction, major transitions—and come out the other side stronger, more grounded, and often with a surprising sense of gratitude. With equal parts heart and humor, Joe and Justin explore the crossroads that define us and the resilience it takes to grow through what we go through. Joe and Justin true https://feeds.simplecast.com/6dUTIKEy personal growth, aa, alcoholics anonymous, transformation, comedy, crossroads, gratitude, healing journeys, human experience, resilience, inspiring stories, life, recovery, life after trauma, mental health, overcoming adversity, sobriety, story telling Joe and Justin kilocharlie4@gmail.com 8d5c742f-8da3-4cfd-9215-8a0098642c78 Season One Recap! After 20 episodes, Define Insanity pauses to reflect on the journey so far.

In this Season One recap, producer KC Ellis helps steer the ship as Joe and Justin revisit some of the show’s most memorable moments through a series of “listener emails.” Each message sends the conversation back to a classic story from earlier episodes, giving the guys a chance to revisit the moments, bits, and unexpected tangents that shaped the first season.

From controversial confessions to recurring jokes and unforgettable stories, the episode highlights the moments that listeners keep talking about.

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]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/season-one-recap-bvUVfmV9 After 20 episodes, Define Insanity pauses to reflect on the journey so far.

In this Season One recap, producer KC Ellis helps steer the ship as Joe and Justin revisit some of the show’s most memorable moments through a series of “listener emails.” Each message sends the conversation back to a classic story from earlier episodes, giving the guys a chance to revisit the moments, bits, and unexpected tangents that shaped the first season.

From controversial confessions to recurring jokes and unforgettable stories, the episode highlights the moments that listeners keep talking about.

This episode also marks a brief pause while the team records and prepares the next batch of episodes.

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]]> Season One Recap! Joe and Justin 01:11:14 After 20 episodes, Define Insanity takes a moment to look back on Season One. In this special recap episode, producer KC Ellis helps steer the ship as Joe and Justin revisit some of the most memorable, questionable, and unintentionally revealing moments from the first season. Through a series of “listener emails” (some supportive, some critical, and some deeply concerning), the guys rewind to classic stories, revisit running jokes, and reflect on how the show has evolved. From strange internet relationships and questionable childhood confessions to gym encounters, background acting disasters, and everything in between, this episode revisits the moments that helped define the first season of the podcast. It’s a look back at the chaos, the laughs, and the stories that built Define Insanity. After 20 episodes, Define Insanity takes a moment to look back on Season One. In this special recap episode, producer KC Ellis helps steer the ship as Joe and Justin revisit some of the most memorable, questionable, and unintentionally revealing moments from the first season. Through a series of “listener emails” (some supportive, some critical, and some deeply concerning), the guys rewind to classic stories, revisit running jokes, and reflect on how the show has evolved. From strange internet relationships and questionable childhood confessions to gym encounters, background acting disasters, and everything in between, this episode revisits the moments that helped define the first season of the podcast. It’s a look back at the chaos, the laughs, and the stories that built Define Insanity. season one recap, comedy storytelling, podcast highlights, behind the scenes podcast, fan reactions, joe and justin, season finale, listener emails, podcast recap episode, kc ellis, podcast reflections, define insanity podcast, comedy podcast, addiction and recovery stories, podcast recap, long island podcast true full 20 1822647f-fab2-4201-9fcd-515c6f549ebc Louis Pt 2 This episode of Define Insanity continues the conversation with Louis in Part 2 of his story.

After serving nine years in prison, Louis returns home determined to rebuild his life—only to discover that his younger brother Joe is already caught in the grip of addiction. Louis describes the impossible position of trying to move forward while being pulled back into chaos by someone he loves.

The conversation explores the full impact of Joe’s nine-year addiction on the family, offering a raw Al-Anon-style perspective rarely heard. Louis speaks candidly about the emotional toll, the constant fear, the loss of trust, and the lingering trauma left behind even after sobriety begins.

This episode focuses on the other side of addiction—the people who survive it alongside the addict—and the long road toward healing, boundaries, and cautious hope.

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]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 05:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/louis-pt-2-IfbcUsaJ This episode of Define Insanity continues the conversation with Louis in Part 2 of his story.

After serving nine years in prison, Louis returns home determined to rebuild his life—only to discover that his younger brother Joe is already caught in the grip of addiction. Louis describes the impossible position of trying to move forward while being pulled back into chaos by someone he loves.

The conversation explores the full impact of Joe’s nine-year addiction on the family, offering a raw Al-Anon-style perspective rarely heard. Louis speaks candidly about the emotional toll, the constant fear, the loss of trust, and the lingering trauma left behind even after sobriety begins.

This episode focuses on the other side of addiction—the people who survive it alongside the addict—and the long road toward healing, boundaries, and cautious hope.

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]]> Louis Pt 2 Joe and Justin 02:07:04 In Louis Pt. 2, Joe’s brother returns to Define Insanity to continue the story—this time from the other side of addiction. Fresh out of prison and trying to rebuild his own life, Louis is confronted with a new reality: his little brother is already deep into the early stages of addiction. As Joe’s life begins to spiral, Louis finds himself in a painful balancing act—staying focused on his own stability while watching someone he loves self-destruct. Louis shares how Joe’s nine-year run with drugs didn’t just affect Joe, but left lasting damage across the entire family. This episode offers an Al-Anon-like perspective, revealing the quiet trauma, hyper-vigilance, and lingering fear that remain in the wake of addiction. It’s an honest look at the unseen aftermath—the PTSD, the fractured trust, and the ongoing struggle to believe that recovery will last. In Louis Pt. 2, Joe’s brother returns to Define Insanity to continue the story—this time from the other side of addiction. Fresh out of prison and trying to rebuild his own life, Louis is confronted with a new reality: his little brother is already deep into the early stages of addiction. As Joe’s life begins to spiral, Louis finds himself in a painful balancing act—staying focused on his own stability while watching someone he loves self-destruct. Louis shares how Joe’s nine-year run with drugs didn’t just affect Joe, but left lasting damage across the entire family. This episode offers an Al-Anon-like perspective, revealing the quiet trauma, hyper-vigilance, and lingering fear that remain in the wake of addiction. It’s an honest look at the unseen aftermath—the PTSD, the fractured trust, and the ongoing struggle to believe that recovery will last. substance abuse, family of addicts, ptsd from addiction, addiction recovery, trauma, lived experience, trust in recovery, addiction impact on families, define insanity podcast, al-anon, recovery journey, incarceration and addiction, codependency, sibling addiction, relapse fear true full 19 9772d2cf-0bab-4692-af80-298c6eaae1fa Louis Pt 1 This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin interview Louis, Joe’s older brother, in a powerful conversation about brotherhood, incarceration, and life after prison.

Growing up, Louis was the protector and Joe was the youngest. When Louis found himself in trouble and ultimately served nine years in prison, the entire family was affected—but in very different ways.

The brothers share stories from their childhood, reflect on how that challenging period shaped them individually, and explore the emotional distance created by incarceration. They discuss responsibility, regret, perspective, and the long road back.

After his release, Louis committed to turning his life around. Today, he has a beautiful family and a successful career, offering a powerful example of resilience and redemption.

This episode is about family bonds, accountability, and the possibility of rebuilding a meaningful life after loss, separation, and hard consequences.

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]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/louis-pt-1-P9ExdTl_ This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin interview Louis, Joe’s older brother, in a powerful conversation about brotherhood, incarceration, and life after prison.

Growing up, Louis was the protector and Joe was the youngest. When Louis found himself in trouble and ultimately served nine years in prison, the entire family was affected—but in very different ways.

The brothers share stories from their childhood, reflect on how that challenging period shaped them individually, and explore the emotional distance created by incarceration. They discuss responsibility, regret, perspective, and the long road back.

After his release, Louis committed to turning his life around. Today, he has a beautiful family and a successful career, offering a powerful example of resilience and redemption.

This episode is about family bonds, accountability, and the possibility of rebuilding a meaningful life after loss, separation, and hard consequences.

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]]> Louis Pt 1 Joe and Justin 02:01:29 In this episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Louis, Joe’s brother, for a deeply personal conversation about family, loyalty, and redemption. As the baby of the family, Joe grew up protected by his older brother. Louis was the guardian—the one who stepped in, took risks, and carried weight for others. That role eventually led him down a difficult path, resulting in nine years in prison. The brothers reflect on their shared upbringing and compare how that period affected each of them differently—Joe on the outside, Louis on the inside. They explore guilt, fear, distance, love, and the complicated reality of watching someone you love disappear into the system. After prison, Louis did the work to rebuild his life. Today, he’s a devoted family man with a successful career, living proof that transformation is possible. This episode is an honest, vulnerable look at how one event can shape multiple lives—and how growth, forgiveness, and perspective can emerge from even the hardest chapters. In this episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Louis, Joe’s brother, for a deeply personal conversation about family, loyalty, and redemption. As the baby of the family, Joe grew up protected by his older brother. Louis was the guardian—the one who stepped in, took risks, and carried weight for others. That role eventually led him down a difficult path, resulting in nine years in prison. The brothers reflect on their shared upbringing and compare how that period affected each of them differently—Joe on the outside, Louis on the inside. They explore guilt, fear, distance, love, and the complicated reality of watching someone you love disappear into the system. After prison, Louis did the work to rebuild his life. Today, he’s a devoted family man with a successful career, living proof that transformation is possible. This episode is an honest, vulnerable look at how one event can shape multiple lives—and how growth, forgiveness, and perspective can emerge from even the hardest chapters. true full 18 256e4caf-aaa5-4508-a846-cca69bfa7e63 Meech This episode of Define Insanity features Meech, a man whose life journey took him from addiction and incarceration to sobriety and service.

As the son of a police officer, Meech grew up with structure and strong expectations, yet still found himself pulled into a destructive path—selling drugs, drinking heavily, and using substances. That path eventually led to jail and prison, forcing him to confront the reality of where his choices had taken him.

Sobriety became the turning point.

Through recovery and deep personal accountability, Meech rebuilt his life. Today, he’s sober and working as a counselor, helping others navigate addiction using the hard-earned wisdom of lived experience.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about addiction, consequences, recovery, and what real change looks like when someone commits to it.

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]]> Fri, 2 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/meech-wPpOJJNM This episode of Define Insanity features Meech, a man whose life journey took him from addiction and incarceration to sobriety and service.

As the son of a police officer, Meech grew up with structure and strong expectations, yet still found himself pulled into a destructive path—selling drugs, drinking heavily, and using substances. That path eventually led to jail and prison, forcing him to confront the reality of where his choices had taken him.

Sobriety became the turning point.

Through recovery and deep personal accountability, Meech rebuilt his life. Today, he’s sober and working as a counselor, helping others navigate addiction using the hard-earned wisdom of lived experience.

This is an honest, grounded conversation about addiction, consequences, recovery, and what real change looks like when someone commits to it.

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]]> Meech Joe and Justin 01:46:17 This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Meech, a man whose life took a hard detour before finding its way back. Raised as the son of a police officer, Meech grew up with structure and expectations—but still found himself pulled toward addiction. What began as drinking escalated into drug use, selling drugs, and eventually jail and prison time. His life spiraled fast, and the consequences were real. Sobriety became the turning point. Through recovery, accountability, and deep inner work, Meech rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he’s sober and working as a counselor, helping others who are trapped in the same cycles he once lived in. This is a raw, honest conversation about addiction, identity, shame, redemption, and what it really takes to change. Meech’s story is proof that no matter how far you fall, recovery is possible—and purpose can grow from pain. This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Meech, a man whose life took a hard detour before finding its way back. Raised as the son of a police officer, Meech grew up with structure and expectations—but still found himself pulled toward addiction. What began as drinking escalated into drug use, selling drugs, and eventually jail and prison time. His life spiraled fast, and the consequences were real. Sobriety became the turning point. Through recovery, accountability, and deep inner work, Meech rebuilt his life from the ground up. Today, he’s sober and working as a counselor, helping others who are trapped in the same cycles he once lived in. This is a raw, honest conversation about addiction, identity, shame, redemption, and what it really takes to change. Meech’s story is proof that no matter how far you fall, recovery is possible—and purpose can grow from pain. personal transformation, substance abuse, sobriety, addiction counselor, second chances, addiction recovery, counseling, recovery stories, lived experience, alcoholism, define insanity podcast, drug addiction, recovery journey, incarceration, redemption true full 17 e5d36cc6-128c-4951-8b18-fddaae0ca523 Chad  

Meet Chad, a seventh-generation soldier from rural Louisiana who enlisted in the Army at 17.

He became an Army Ranger and deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Chad was wounded in combat three times, earning three Purple Hearts.

He opens up about the realities of war, the invisible injuries he brought home, and his long struggle with PTSD.

Chad talks honestly about the difficulty of transitioning back into civilian life and the challenges that came with losing his identity after leaving the military.

He shares the turning point that helped him begin to heal — finding purpose through supporting other veteransnavigating similar battles.

Joe and Justin explore themes of resilience, service, trauma, identity, and what it looks like to rebuild your life from the inside out.

This episode is raw, moving, and full of hard-earned wisdom from someone who has survived more than most—and chosen to use his story to help others.

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]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/chad-EgmyWkQx  

Meet Chad, a seventh-generation soldier from rural Louisiana who enlisted in the Army at 17.

He became an Army Ranger and deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Chad was wounded in combat three times, earning three Purple Hearts.

He opens up about the realities of war, the invisible injuries he brought home, and his long struggle with PTSD.

Chad talks honestly about the difficulty of transitioning back into civilian life and the challenges that came with losing his identity after leaving the military.

He shares the turning point that helped him begin to heal — finding purpose through supporting other veteransnavigating similar battles.

Joe and Justin explore themes of resilience, service, trauma, identity, and what it looks like to rebuild your life from the inside out.

This episode is raw, moving, and full of hard-earned wisdom from someone who has survived more than most—and chosen to use his story to help others.

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]]> Chad Joe and Justin 01:39:25 This week, Joe and Justin sit down with Chad, a seventh-generation soldier and decorated Army Ranger from a small town in Louisiana. Chad enlisted at just 17, served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and was wounded three separate times, earning three Purple Hearts for his service. But coming home brought a different kind of battle. Chad opens up about the struggle to transition back into civilian life, the weight of PTSD, and the moments that nearly broke him. He shares how he found purpose again by helping fellow veterans navigate their own invisible wounds — turning pain into service, and service into healing. It’s an honest, powerful conversation about duty, identity, resilience, and the long path back to yourself. This week, Joe and Justin sit down with Chad, a seventh-generation soldier and decorated Army Ranger from a small town in Louisiana. Chad enlisted at just 17, served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and was wounded three separate times, earning three Purple Hearts for his service. But coming home brought a different kind of battle. Chad opens up about the struggle to transition back into civilian life, the weight of PTSD, and the moments that nearly broke him. He shares how he found purpose again by helping fellow veterans navigate their own invisible wounds — turning pain into service, and service into healing. It’s an honest, powerful conversation about duty, identity, resilience, and the long path back to yourself. resilience, iraq, army ranger, veteran support, veteran stories, recovery, healing, purple heart, trauma, seventh-generation military, define insanity podcast, service, overcoming adversity, chad, ptsd, military transition, afghanistan true full 16 a5e858d9-a65b-4d78-bbd8-7d3749cde1df Ryan In this week’s episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Ryan, a man whose story comes full circle. They first met years ago while living in a sober house — a place where hope, struggle, and growth often collide.

Ryan opens up about his repeated battles with addiction and the lessons learned through every relapse, setback, and restart. Today, he’s living proof that perseverance and faith can rebuild a life. Now committed to helping others in recovery, Ryan shares how service and community have become the foundation of his new life.

This is an honest, heartfelt conversation about redemption, resilience, and what it means to keep showing up.

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]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/ryan-723cMrKV In this week’s episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Ryan, a man whose story comes full circle. They first met years ago while living in a sober house — a place where hope, struggle, and growth often collide.

Ryan opens up about his repeated battles with addiction and the lessons learned through every relapse, setback, and restart. Today, he’s living proof that perseverance and faith can rebuild a life. Now committed to helping others in recovery, Ryan shares how service and community have become the foundation of his new life.

This is an honest, heartfelt conversation about redemption, resilience, and what it means to keep showing up.

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]]> Ryan Joe and Justin 01:37:16 Joe and Justin reconnect with Ryan — a friend they met years ago in a sober house. After countless ups and downs on his journey, Ryan has found a renewed sense of purpose in sobriety and is now helping others find their own path to recovery. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how many times you fall, it’s never too late to rise. Joe and Justin reconnect with Ryan — a friend they met years ago in a sober house. After countless ups and downs on his journey, Ryan has found a renewed sense of purpose in sobriety and is now helping others find their own path to recovery. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how many times you fall, it’s never too late to rise. true full 15 e54b4a83-ddc3-40ad-b893-a1187682c19f Christina In this week’s episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Christina — a wife, new mother, and woman in long-term recovery whose story embodies the heart of Define Insanity.

Christina opens up about growing up in a home impacted by alcoholism, how that early chaos shaped her own path, and the moment she decided to break the cycle. Through honesty, surrender, and the guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous, she found freedom — and today, she helps other women do the same.

This is a powerful conversation about breaking generational patterns, rediscovering faith in yourself, and finding purpose through service.

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]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/christina-m_g_1jr8 In this week’s episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Christina — a wife, new mother, and woman in long-term recovery whose story embodies the heart of Define Insanity.

Christina opens up about growing up in a home impacted by alcoholism, how that early chaos shaped her own path, and the moment she decided to break the cycle. Through honesty, surrender, and the guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous, she found freedom — and today, she helps other women do the same.

This is a powerful conversation about breaking generational patterns, rediscovering faith in yourself, and finding purpose through service.

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]]> Christina Joe and Justin 01:33:51 In this episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Christina — a wife, new mother, and recovery mentor whose journey from chaos to clarity is as raw as it is inspiring. Raised in a home shaped by alcoholism, Christina later found herself battling the same disease before discovering a path to healing through Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, she devotes her life to guiding other women through the 12 steps and helping them reclaim their strength, purpose, and peace. In this episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Christina — a wife, new mother, and recovery mentor whose journey from chaos to clarity is as raw as it is inspiring. Raised in a home shaped by alcoholism, Christina later found herself battling the same disease before discovering a path to healing through Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, she devotes her life to guiding other women through the 12 steps and helping them reclaim their strength, purpose, and peace. alcoholics anonymous, sobriety, recovery, alcoholism, breaking the cycle, women in recovery, 12 steps true full 14 d550c632-ec38-4e67-916a-25323cb3d5af Marinos In this powerful conversation, Marinos opens up about the roots of his anxiety, the emotional weight of growing up with a narcissistic parent, and how these experiences shaped his journey through addiction and recovery. He shares the turning points that finally helped him break the cycle, what life looks like in sobriety, and how he now uses his experiences to guide others toward healing.

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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/marinos-vrBDcHLE In this powerful conversation, Marinos opens up about the roots of his anxiety, the emotional weight of growing up with a narcissistic parent, and how these experiences shaped his journey through addiction and recovery. He shares the turning points that finally helped him break the cycle, what life looks like in sobriety, and how he now uses his experiences to guide others toward healing.

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]]> Marinos Joe and Justin 01:45:08 This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Marinos, a man whose lifelong battle with anxiety and a difficult relationship with a narcissistic father led him down a path of addiction and self-destruction. After multiple rehab stints and years of struggle, Marinos has rebuilt his life from the ground up. Now sober, grounded, and driven by compassion, he dedicates himself to helping others navigate their own darkness. His story is one of resilience, healing, and the power of turning pain into purpose. This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Marinos, a man whose lifelong battle with anxiety and a difficult relationship with a narcissistic father led him down a path of addiction and self-destruction. After multiple rehab stints and years of struggle, Marinos has rebuilt his life from the ground up. Now sober, grounded, and driven by compassion, he dedicates himself to helping others navigate their own darkness. His story is one of resilience, healing, and the power of turning pain into purpose. resilience, rehab, childhood trauma, mental health, sobriety, anxiety, healing, addiction recovery, self-awareness, joe and justin, define insanity podcast, recovery journey, narcissistic parent true full 13 f45ea3f6-f724-448f-bcff-12646992c3f8 Derrick In this episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Derrick to talk about his journey to sobriety. With 16 months clean, Derrick opens up about the reality of addiction—how it impacted his family, his marriage, and his sense of self. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to seek help, the daily work of staying sober, and how rebuilding trust has transformed his relationships.

This conversation is raw, real, and a reminder that recovery is possible.

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]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/derrick-Ozi9XZcj In this episode, Joe and Justin sit down with Derrick to talk about his journey to sobriety. With 16 months clean, Derrick opens up about the reality of addiction—how it impacted his family, his marriage, and his sense of self. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to seek help, the daily work of staying sober, and how rebuilding trust has transformed his relationships.

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]]> Derrick Joe and Justin 01:25:21 Joe and Justin sit down with Derrick, who opens up about his journey through addiction and the road to 16 months of sobriety. Derrick shares how his struggles impacted his family and marriage, the turning points that pushed him toward change, and the work it takes to rebuild trust and rebuild himself. A raw and honest conversation about redemption, resilience, and the power of choosing a new path. Joe and Justin sit down with Derrick, who opens up about his journey through addiction and the road to 16 months of sobriety. Derrick shares how his struggles impacted his family and marriage, the turning points that pushed him toward change, and the work it takes to rebuild trust and rebuild himself. A raw and honest conversation about redemption, resilience, and the power of choosing a new path. sobriety support, resilience, personal transformation, derrick interview, sober living, mental health, marriage, addiction recovery, addiction awareness, relationship healing, sobriety journey, inspiring recovery, recovery stories, joe and justin, define insanity podcast, family healing, redemption story, 12 step recovery, overcoming addiction true full 12 092089f2-61ab-4ac4-a7b3-2a88d1d72fd0 Sal  

After eight episodes of conspiracy theories, Amber Alerts, and milk carton sightings… Sal finally walks through the door.

Turns out, he wasn’t kidnapped by Russians, abducted by aliens, or hiding out with the Chinese — he just decided to show up.

For the first time, Sal shares his real story: growing up without his father, struggling with addiction, and finding sobriety before losing his mom.

His mother, who had 5 years of sobriety herself, got to see Sal turn his life around before she passed — a legacy of strength that still drives him today.

It’s the epic conclusion to the “Sal's Missing” saga — equal parts hilarious and inspiring.

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]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/sal-En77ccyo  

After eight episodes of conspiracy theories, Amber Alerts, and milk carton sightings… Sal finally walks through the door.

Turns out, he wasn’t kidnapped by Russians, abducted by aliens, or hiding out with the Chinese — he just decided to show up.

For the first time, Sal shares his real story: growing up without his father, struggling with addiction, and finding sobriety before losing his mom.

His mother, who had 5 years of sobriety herself, got to see Sal turn his life around before she passed — a legacy of strength that still drives him today.

It’s the epic conclusion to the “Sal's Missing” saga — equal parts hilarious and inspiring.

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]]> Sal Joe and Justin 01:07:15 After eight long episodes of mystery, wild conspiracies, Amber Alerts, and a full-scale milk carton campaign, the search is over… we finally found Sal. He wasn’t abducted by the Russians. He wasn't abducted by aliens. He wasn’t hiding out with the Chinese. Sal just decided to actually show up this time. And what a story he brought with him. In this episode, we catch up with our long-lost guest as he shares his incredible journey — from being abandoned by his father, to the heartbreak of losing his mother, to finding sobriety in the wake of that loss. It’s real, raw, inspiring… and yes, still very funny. The “Sal's Missing Saga” has come to an end, but what begins here is an unforgettable conversation you won’t want to miss. After eight long episodes of mystery, wild conspiracies, Amber Alerts, and a full-scale milk carton campaign, the search is over… we finally found Sal. He wasn’t abducted by the Russians. He wasn't abducted by aliens. He wasn’t hiding out with the Chinese. Sal just decided to actually show up this time. And what a story he brought with him. In this episode, we catch up with our long-lost guest as he shares his incredible journey — from being abandoned by his father, to the heartbreak of losing his mother, to finding sobriety in the wake of that loss. It’s real, raw, inspiring… and yes, still very funny. The “Sal's Missing Saga” has come to an end, but what begins here is an unforgettable conversation you won’t want to miss. recovery, addiction, sal, aa, joe and justin, sobriety', alcoholism, overcoming adversity true full 11 d9ef84fc-e6b2-4f01-80d8-ca33c3a42dcf Shawn In this week’s episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin welcome Shawn — a longtime friend of Justin’s with an incredible story of resilience.

Shawn was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at a young age and endured multiple operations while trying to live a “normal” childhood. Along with the physical struggles came a deep sense of shame and isolation. But with his mother’s unwavering determination to find solutions, and his grandfather’s steady example of perseverance, Shawn found a way forward.

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]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/shawn-001ApZNy In this week’s episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin welcome Shawn — a longtime friend of Justin’s with an incredible story of resilience.

Shawn was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at a young age and endured multiple operations while trying to live a “normal” childhood. Along with the physical struggles came a deep sense of shame and isolation. But with his mother’s unwavering determination to find solutions, and his grandfather’s steady example of perseverance, Shawn found a way forward.

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]]> Shawn Joe and Justin 01:07:02 This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Shawn — an old friend of Justin’s whose story is one of courage, family support, and perseverance. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at a young age, Shawn faced countless operations and the heavy burden of shame that came with his illness. But through the relentless determination of his mother to find answers and the powerful example of resilience set by his grandfather, Shawn discovered how to rise above adversity. Today, he shares how he transformed hardship into strength, and what it means to live fully in the face of life’s toughest challenges. This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Shawn — an old friend of Justin’s whose story is one of courage, family support, and perseverance. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at a young age, Shawn faced countless operations and the heavy burden of shame that came with his illness. But through the relentless determination of his mother to find answers and the powerful example of resilience set by his grandfather, Shawn discovered how to rise above adversity. Today, he shares how he transformed hardship into strength, and what it means to live fully in the face of life’s toughest challenges. resilience, crohn’s disease, perseverance, mental health, mother’s determination, grandfather’s influence, surgeries and recovery, childhood illness, joe and justin, inspirational stories, family support, define insanity podcast, chronic illness, overcoming adversity, shame and healing true full 10 e4ec293d-6642-4e54-b4d7-6e37fb04dfbe Mike Joe and Justin welcome Ninja Mike to the show for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and connection.

Mike shares openly about his battles with addiction and his experience facing cancer — challenges that could have derailed his life, but instead became turning points. Through these struggles, he’s built a deep commitment to his own growth and found strength in the recovery community around him.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Ninja Mike’s journey is shaped not only by personal perseverance but also by the support, accountability, and shared purpose that come from being part of a community in recovery. His story highlights how healing isn’t done alone — and how finding your people can change everything.

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]]> Fri, 5 Sep 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-Q93KKfLr Joe and Justin welcome Ninja Mike to the show for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and connection.

Mike shares openly about his battles with addiction and his experience facing cancer — challenges that could have derailed his life, but instead became turning points. Through these struggles, he’s built a deep commitment to his own growth and found strength in the recovery community around him.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Ninja Mike’s journey is shaped not only by personal perseverance but also by the support, accountability, and shared purpose that come from being part of a community in recovery. His story highlights how healing isn’t done alone — and how finding your people can change everything.

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]]> Mike Joe and Justin 01:35:02 This week, Joe and Justin sit down with Ninja Mike, whose story is one of resilience and growth. From navigating addiction to facing cancer, Mike has refused to let setbacks define him. Instead, he’s used every challenge as fuel for transformation. Today, he channels his experiences into helping others find hope and purpose on their own paths. Tune in to hear how Ninja Mike turned obstacles into opportunities and built a life dedicated to service and inspiration. This week, Joe and Justin sit down with Ninja Mike, whose story is one of resilience and growth. From navigating addiction to facing cancer, Mike has refused to let setbacks define him. Instead, he’s used every challenge as fuel for transformation. Today, he channels his experiences into helping others find hope and purpose on their own paths. Tune in to hear how Ninja Mike turned obstacles into opportunities and built a life dedicated to service and inspiration. resilience, perseverance, transformation, ninja mike, addiction recovery, inspiring story, personal growth, define insanity podcast, cancer survivor, recovery journey, strength in struggle, overcoming challenges, recovery community true full 9 9cd0e13e-c650-442a-b556-2080a6cdd4af Matt Matt’s journey is one of facing the darkest battles and finding a way forward. Living with borderline personality disorder brought him to a place where life itself felt unbearable. But instead of staying there, Matt turned to fitness, CrossFit, and a specialized program designed to help people with BPD. In this conversation, he opens up to Joe and Justin about what it was like at rock bottom, how he slowly rebuilt his sense of self, and the tools he now uses to navigate life with more peace and stability.

If you’ve ever struggled with mental health or felt like change was impossible, Matt’s story is proof that healing is possible — and that resilience can be built one step at a time.

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]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-AuMuZXaN Matt’s journey is one of facing the darkest battles and finding a way forward. Living with borderline personality disorder brought him to a place where life itself felt unbearable. But instead of staying there, Matt turned to fitness, CrossFit, and a specialized program designed to help people with BPD. In this conversation, he opens up to Joe and Justin about what it was like at rock bottom, how he slowly rebuilt his sense of self, and the tools he now uses to navigate life with more peace and stability.

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]]> Matt Joe and Justin 01:26:16 This week, Joe and Justin sit down with Matt, whose story is powerful and deeply moving. For years, he battled borderline personality disorder and reached a breaking point where he no longer wanted to go on. Through fitness, CrossFit, and a specialized program created to support people with BPD, Matt discovered a way to find peace and build a framework for living. His journey is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of movement and structure in reclaiming life. This week, Joe and Justin sit down with Matt, whose story is powerful and deeply moving. For years, he battled borderline personality disorder and reached a breaking point where he no longer wanted to go on. Through fitness, CrossFit, and a specialized program created to support people with BPD, Matt discovered a way to find peace and build a framework for living. His journey is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of movement and structure in reclaiming life. resilience, finding peace, crossfit, suicide prevention, mental health journey, borderline personality disorder, personal growth, joe and justin, define insanity podcast, mental health awareness, fitness and healing, overcoming adversity, bpd recovery true full 8 4ed6c7e8-6293-4f2f-98fe-8ade8f307938 Hammer In this episode of Define Insanity, Justin and Joe welcome their good friend Hammer — a guy whose energy lights up every room. From being diagnosed with autism at age two to facing the challenges of addiction, Hammer’s journey is one of grit, growth, and heart.

Hammer shares openly about his life in recovery from alcohol, the mindset shifts that helped him push forward, and how he’s learned to turn adversity into strength. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation about resilience, friendship, and the power of embracing who you are.

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]]> Fri, 8 Aug 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/hammer-45ICC3Hg In this episode of Define Insanity, Justin and Joe welcome their good friend Hammer — a guy whose energy lights up every room. From being diagnosed with autism at age two to facing the challenges of addiction, Hammer’s journey is one of grit, growth, and heart.

Hammer shares openly about his life in recovery from alcohol, the mindset shifts that helped him push forward, and how he’s learned to turn adversity into strength. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation about resilience, friendship, and the power of embracing who you are.

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]]> Hammer Joe and Justin 01:18:55 This week, Justin and Joe sit down with their longtime friend, Hammer — a man whose story is as inspiring as his personality is magnetic. Diagnosed with autism at just two years old, Hammer has been navigating challenges from the very start. Today, he’s on a powerful journey of recovery from alcohol, embracing life with resilience, humor, and heart. In this candid conversation, Hammer opens up about his struggles, his growth, and the mindset that’s helped him push forward no matter what life throws his way. This week, Justin and Joe sit down with their longtime friend, Hammer — a man whose story is as inspiring as his personality is magnetic. Diagnosed with autism at just two years old, Hammer has been navigating challenges from the very start. Today, he’s on a powerful journey of recovery from alcohol, embracing life with resilience, humor, and heart. In this candid conversation, Hammer opens up about his struggles, his growth, and the mindset that’s helped him push forward no matter what life throws his way. autism, resilience, alcoholics anonymous, recovery podcast, mental health, transformation, autism, support, inspirational, justin and joe, addiction recovery, autism awareness, friendship, personal growth, alcoholism, hammer, inspirational stories, define insanity podcast, autism story, alcohol recover, overcoming adversity, overcoming addiction true full 7 cec18fec-b086-42b2-b252-36c2c5cba1d3 Julia This week, Justin and Joe sit down with Julia, a kind and courageous woman who shares her powerful journey through addiction and into sobriety. She opens up about the struggles she faced, the turning point that led her to change, and how she’s now helping others on their own paths to recovery. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation about resilience, healing, and the power of compassion.

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]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/julia-S0NCljvD This week, Justin and Joe sit down with Julia, a kind and courageous woman who shares her powerful journey through addiction and into sobriety. She opens up about the struggles she faced, the turning point that led her to change, and how she’s now helping others on their own paths to recovery. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation about resilience, healing, and the power of compassion.

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]]> Julia Joe and Justin 01:18:52 This week on Define Insanity, Justin and Joe sit down with Julia—a woman whose quiet strength and deep compassion have helped her not only find her own path to sobriety, but also support countless others along theirs. Julia opens up about her journey through addiction, the turning points that changed everything, and how she now uses her experience to lift others up. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, and the ripple effect of kindness. This week on Define Insanity, Justin and Joe sit down with Julia—a woman whose quiet strength and deep compassion have helped her not only find her own path to sobriety, but also support countless others along theirs. Julia opens up about her journey through addiction, the turning points that changed everything, and how she now uses her experience to lift others up. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, and the ripple effect of kindness. sober living, emotional resiliance, mental health, sobriety, inspirational, addiction recovery, healing from addiction, sobriety journey, women in recovery, helping others in sobriety, overcoming addiction, recovery story true full 6 2f5a2227-27f1-4793-816b-d17f955dbb0a Randy This week on Define Insanity, we talk with Randy—a big guy with a bigger story. He takes us through his journey from deep in crack addiction to finding clarity, getting clean, and completely changing his life. Randy doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He gets real about the lowest points, what finally clicked, and how he now helps others battling addiction. If you’ve ever wondered what true transformation looks like, this one’s for you.

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]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/randy-q1ohkkrL This week on Define Insanity, we talk with Randy—a big guy with a bigger story. He takes us through his journey from deep in crack addiction to finding clarity, getting clean, and completely changing his life. Randy doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He gets real about the lowest points, what finally clicked, and how he now helps others battling addiction. If you’ve ever wondered what true transformation looks like, this one’s for you.

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]]> Randy Joe and Justin 01:32:56 In this episode, we sit down with Randy—a big dude with a wild past and a solid present. He opens up about his years battling crack addiction, serving time in prison, what finally made him say “enough,” and how he’s turned that pain into purpose. These days, Randy’s clean, grounded, and using his story to help others find a way out. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s a reminder that no one is too far gone. In this episode, we sit down with Randy—a big dude with a wild past and a solid present. He opens up about his years battling crack addiction, serving time in prison, what finally made him say “enough,” and how he’s turned that pain into purpose. These days, Randy’s clean, grounded, and using his story to help others find a way out. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s a reminder that no one is too far gone. true full 5 38b5946d-91b9-4405-94c8-b5e3a94f0b7d Russ Russ joins Joe and Justin for an honest conversation about grief, legacy, and the pressure of stepping into a path carved by someone else. Childhood memories from camp and high school set the stage for a deeper exploration of identity, loss, and what it means to define success on your own terms.

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]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/russ-TZuYQ8iq Russ joins Joe and Justin for an honest conversation about grief, legacy, and the pressure of stepping into a path carved by someone else. Childhood memories from camp and high school set the stage for a deeper exploration of identity, loss, and what it means to define success on your own terms.

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]]> Russ Joe and Justin 00:43:28 This week, the boys sit down with Justin's childhood friend Russ. From sleepaway camp to high school hallways, their shared history runs deep—but their adult lives have taken them into much heavier terrain. Russ opens up about the grief of losing his father and the emotional journey of stepping into the same industry his dad once dominated. It’s a candid conversation about legacy, identity, and the struggle to find your own way while honoring where you came from. This week, the boys sit down with Justin's childhood friend Russ. From sleepaway camp to high school hallways, their shared history runs deep—but their adult lives have taken them into much heavier terrain. Russ opens up about the grief of losing his father and the emotional journey of stepping into the same industry his dad once dominated. It’s a candid conversation about legacy, identity, and the struggle to find your own way while honoring where you came from. joe, career pressure, legacy, emotional resiliance, loss, grief, identity, fatherhood, family dyanamics, define success, russ, personal growth, finding your path, justin, childhood friends, like father true full 4 86b9f0af-8f9a-4792-b399-c0b2fe1e2819 Sal's Missing This bonus episode takes an unexpected turn when the guys are left hanging by a no-show guest. With no script and nothing to lose, they dive into an unfiltered conversation that touches on everything from existential dread to mind-bending what-ifs. It’s spontaneous, a little chaotic, and totally Define Insanity.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/sals-missing-SY_Q3Pry This bonus episode takes an unexpected turn when the guys are left hanging by a no-show guest. With no script and nothing to lose, they dive into an unfiltered conversation that touches on everything from existential dread to mind-bending what-ifs. It’s spontaneous, a little chaotic, and totally Define Insanity.

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]]> Sal's Missing Joe and Justin 00:36:58 With their guest unexpectedly MIA, the guys are left to their own devices—and things get weird. What starts as a casual check-in spirals into a raw, off-the-cuff conversation about the state of the world, the future of humanity, and a few wild theories along the way. No plan, no filter—just real talk when things don’t go as planned. With their guest unexpectedly MIA, the guys are left to their own devices—and things get weird. What starts as a casual check-in spirals into a raw, off-the-cuff conversation about the state of the world, the future of humanity, and a few wild theories along the way. No plan, no filter—just real talk when things don’t go as planned. true bonus 81d59fb7-8e46-41d3-94c1-3dc2334cd71f Richie This week on Define Insanity, we’re joined by Richie—a guy whose story takes some wild turns but ultimately lands in a place of clarity, growth, and hope. From the messiness of addiction to the slow rebuild of recovery, Richie brings honesty, humor, and a perspective that only comes from living it.


 

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]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/richie-KhMpzv1Q This week on Define Insanity, we’re joined by Richie—a guy whose story takes some wild turns but ultimately lands in a place of clarity, growth, and hope. From the messiness of addiction to the slow rebuild of recovery, Richie brings honesty, humor, and a perspective that only comes from living it.


 

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]]> Richie Joe and Justin 00:54:57 In this episode, Richie sits down with us to talk about his journey to the other side of addiction. His story is full of heart, humor, and the kind of honesty that hits home. Through the chaos, the setbacks, and the small wins that added up to something bigger, Richie shows us what resilience really looks like. It’s a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is entertaining. In this episode, Richie sits down with us to talk about his journey to the other side of addiction. His story is full of heart, humor, and the kind of honesty that hits home. Through the chaos, the setbacks, and the small wins that added up to something bigger, Richie shows us what resilience really looks like. It’s a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is entertaining. personal transformation, sobriety, addiction recovery, sobriety journey, joe and justin, podcast guest, inspirational stories, define insanity podcast, redemption, overcoming addiction, richie, recovery story true full 3 c743b2b4-90d1-4cf0-9f60-e92f77279325 KC In the second episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin introduce the show’s first guest—and the man behind the scenes—producer K.C. As his 10-year sobriety anniversary approaches, K.C. shares his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and the pivotal moments that changed everything. It’s a raw and honest conversation that gives listeners a chance to know the voice who’ll be chiming in throughout the series.

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]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 04:05:00 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/kc-myFFhD_f In the second episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin introduce the show’s first guest—and the man behind the scenes—producer K.C. As his 10-year sobriety anniversary approaches, K.C. shares his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and the pivotal moments that changed everything. It’s a raw and honest conversation that gives listeners a chance to know the voice who’ll be chiming in throughout the series.

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]]> KC Joe and Justin 01:10:01 Joe and Justin sit down with their producer K.C., who shares his story of addiction, recovery, and the road to 10 years sober, giving listeners a deeper look at the voice behind the scenes. Joe and Justin sit down with their producer K.C., who shares his story of addiction, recovery, and the road to 10 years sober, giving listeners a deeper look at the voice behind the scenes. personal transformation, mental health, sobriety, addiction recovery, sobriety journey, inspirational stories, define insanity podcast, redemption, behind the scenes, overcoming addiction, recovery story true full 2 a5325899-7198-4bce-9861-83828e665b6f Joe and Justin Welcome to the premiere episode of Define Insanity!

In this kickoff conversation, hosts Joe and Justin set the tone for what this podcast is all about—raw, real, and just the right amount of ridiculous.

The two comedians open up about their own personal journeys, sharing the challenges, rock-bottom moments, and turning points that shaped them. From navigating addiction and personal reinvention to finding humor in the darkest places, Joe and Justin lay it all out and invite listeners into a space where resilience meets comedy, and the most painful stories often come with the best punchlines.

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]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 01:35:23 +0000 kilocharlie4@gmail.com (Joe and Justin) https://define-insanity-82650129.simplecast.com/episodes/joe-and-justin-VVy43zB1 Welcome to the premiere episode of Define Insanity!

In this kickoff conversation, hosts Joe and Justin set the tone for what this podcast is all about—raw, real, and just the right amount of ridiculous.

The two comedians open up about their own personal journeys, sharing the challenges, rock-bottom moments, and turning points that shaped them. From navigating addiction and personal reinvention to finding humor in the darkest places, Joe and Justin lay it all out and invite listeners into a space where resilience meets comedy, and the most painful stories often come with the best punchlines.

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