Rogue Media Network
Rogue Media Network
Nick Klos
Nick Klos
Nick Klos
Friday 18th July 2025
Join Nick Klos as he shares his journey from college sobriety to sports broadcasting success.
Explicit
53 minutes
hopeful
inspiring
informative
supportive
About this podcast
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Rogue Media Network
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Nick Klos: Sobriety & Sports Broadcasting Journey
Episode Overview
- Nick Klos achieved sobriety at 21.
- Importance of support systems in recovery.
- Nick's career in sports broadcasting.
- Challenges of sobriety in college settings.
- Role of desperation in seeking help.
None of this stuff happens. We're not getting your voice in the world if you don't get sober.
In this engaging episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', listeners are introduced to the inspiring journey of Nick Klos, a play-by-play broadcaster who has achieved sobriety at a young age. At 21, Nick reached a turning point in his life, recognizing the destructive path his college drinking habits had led him down. Despite the challenges, Nick embraced recovery with determination and focus, a choice that has profoundly shaped his personal and professional life.
Nick's story is one of resilience and hope, particularly impactful for young people contemplating sobriety. As Nick shares, hitting rock bottom was a catalyst for change, prompting him to seek help through the campus recovery line and support groups. His openness about his struggles and triumphs serves as a beacon for others grappling with similar issues. The episode delves into Nick's passion for sports broadcasting, which he pursued vigorously once he committed to sobriety.
His journey in the industry, marked by significant strides and achievements, illustrates the transformative power of sobriety in unlocking one's potential. Pete Souza, the host, emphasizes the importance of community and support systems, highlighting how connections can be formed through shared experiences. The episode also touches on Nick's collaboration with ESPN producer Alex Wheat, a pivotal relationship that has bolstered his career.
Overall, Nick Klos’s story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the rewards of pursuing one's dreams with a clear mind and full heart.