Voices For Suicide Prevention

Legendary broadcaster turned movie producer urges men to get loud about mental health

Scott Light

You've heard people say, 'Now that guy has lived a life!'  It's an axiom that absolutely describes Dino Tripodis.  You may know him as a former morning DJ for two decades in the Columbus radio market.   But along the way, he's also been a private investigator, a touring comedian, an author, a screenwriter, a movie producer, and now an ambassador for us at OSPF!   As Dino puts it, guys like him born in Gary, Indiana and then raised both in Chicago and Greece, aren't born and bred to talk about their mental health but if he has anything to do with it, that'll change.    Here's the thing about Dino's amazing journey with stops all over the world: depression has been a constant throughout, and he's an open book about his battles with it. He also reveals to Scott and Rachel his secret weapon to fighting depression no matter where he's been or what he was doing at the time.   And as we head into a new year, Dino is really excited to talk about his role with an OSPF campaign called 'Man Therapy'.    He's a gifted storyteller, and it's his gifts in this episode that just may connect with a loved one or friend in need right now.