The Alan Charles Show (2) Alan talks with Jonny Podell, A Music IconThe Alan Charles Show (2) Alan talks with Jonny Podell, A Music Icon
The Alan Charles Show
On today's show - Alan talks with one of the most legendary behind-the-scenes figures in rock 'n' roll history, music agent Jonny Podell - about working with music icons, his rise to fame and losing it all to addiction.
58:00•15 Oct 2018
Jonny Podell: From Rock 'n' Roll Royalty to Rock Bottom
“I lost everything...I was trying to make money because I had lost everything.”
Ever wondered what it's like to live the high life in the music industry and then lose it all? In this episode of 'The Alan Charles Show', Alan chats with Jonny Podell, a legendary music agent who once worked with the biggest names in rock 'n' roll. Jonny opens up about his meteoric rise to fame and the dark side that came with it—his struggle with addiction.
He talks candidly about how the pressures of the industry led him down a path of drugs and alcohol, ultimately causing him to hit rock bottom. Despite the stigma surrounding addiction, Jonny's story is one of resilience and recovery. He shares how he found hope through rehab and the importance of honesty and community support in his journey to sobriety.
This episode sheds light on the broken system of addiction care in America, the impact of the opioid epidemic on families, and the crucial role of matching patients with the right treatment. If you're grappling with addiction or know someone who is, Jonny's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that you're not alone.
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