
The Modern Meeting
A podcast on addiction
Sharing stories and strategies for compulsive gamblers and those who struggle with addiction.
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Episodes
28 episodes
Ep. 28 - Woman on a Mission
Adam is staying in Vegas and makes a trip to Wal-Mart. Jenn and Adam talk about the ever-expanding world of gambling and how it may be time for a Modern Meeting...Meeting?? Christina Cook joins TMM to share her story of going from a 15-year gam...
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1:37:44

Ep. 27 - From Saratoga to Shoveling Sh*t
Adam deals to his first professional poker player at Aria. Jenn is a big fan of Eminem, but someone else from the early 2000's sings her recovery song. Recovering addict Tony sits down to discuss his struggles with alcohol and gambling. With ov...
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1:43:32

Ep. 26 - Highway to Hell
Eight years ago TODAY Adam arrives in his new home for the summer. Jenn and Adam recap last week and discuss Adam's progress on Step 4. Continuing the conversation with Noah, Adam uncovers some things that Noah has held onto for nearly 5 years....
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1:43:46

Ep. 25 - It's Either Sadness or Euphoria
Adam drives through the Rocky Mountains with nothing but himself and his thoughts. For the 20 years that Adam gambled, Noah was right there for a lot of it - through the good, the bad, and the very ugly. From the early days blaring Billy Joel c...
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1:36:40

Ep. 24 - Cutting Your Losses
Adam makes a pit stop in Iowa. Author Stacy Ladyman sits down with Adam to discuss her new book, "Shep and the King of Hearts," which is based on her life growing up with a father who was a compulsive gambler. Charles and Stephen return to answ...
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1:42:09

Ep. 23 - Happy Eddie Day
Adam begins his first cross-country trek to Vegas. Break out the cheesecake because Eddie is back and is celebrating 1 year clean and sober! Jenn and Adam realize they need to start working the steps and Eddie answers a question from a listener...
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1:12:58

Ep. 22 - Slippery Steps
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 ...
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1:12:23

Ep. 21 - Struck Sober
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 ...
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1:27:26

Ep. 20 - The Big Pete Episode (Adam's Dad)
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...
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1:21:40

Ep. 19 - Uncomfortably Numb
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.
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1:24:15

Ep. 18 - Work, Drink, Rinse and Repeat.
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 ...
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1:23:35

Ep. 17 - Oh Captain, My Captain Morgan (Part 2)
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 Gambl...
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1:35:07

Ep. 16 - Oh Captain, My Captain Morgan (Part 1)
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...
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1:41:36

Ep. 15 - Don't Worry Honey, I'm a Professional
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 themsel...
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1:32:13

Ep. 14 - Something Greater than Ourselves
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 i...
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2:04:10

Ep. 13 - One Last Hurrah
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 tak...
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1:33:33

Ep. 12 - How Low Can We Go
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 ne...
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1:48:29

Ep. 11 - Wandering Around
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 ...
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1:43:21

Ep. 10 - Ghosts of Gamblers Past
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 ...
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1:27:39

Ep. 9 - Happy New Day
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 possi...
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1:55:21

Ep. 8 - Holiday Year End Special
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 20...
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1:03:57

Ep. 7 - Home
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 be...
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1:56:11

Ep. 6 - I'll Drain a Bank Account (Part 2)
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.
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1:49:25
