Z-Man Show #63 Erik Sandin
Z-Man sits down with Long Beach punk rocker Erik Sandin of the legendary punk band NOFX and local boxing gym Long Beach United.
Apr 30, 2019•53 min
The Z-Man podcast with Todd Zalkins
Todd Zalkins is a Public Speaker, Interventionist, Author, and Documentary Filmmaker. He is the subject of the Award-Winning Documentary film "The Long Way Back" and the Author of the acclaimed book "Dying For Triplicate." On the podcast Todd discusses everything from music to addiction and recovery, including heartfelt and hilarious interviews with friends and peers who have inspired him along the way.
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Z-Man Show #62 Brian Coakley
Z-Man sits down with musician Brian Coakly of The Cadillac Tramps, Santos y Sinners, and Blind House.
Mar 25, 2019•50 min
Z-Man Show #61 Troy Eckert
Z-Man sits down with Ocean Dweller, Former Volcom Exec, Life and Wellness Coach, Troy Eckert.
Mar 25, 2019•58 min
Z-Man Show #60 Ryan Hampton
Z-Man sits down with renown recovery advocate and author of "American Fix" Ryan Hampton, a former White House staffer, he has worked with multiple non-profits and political campaigns. He is now a prominent, leading face and voice of addiction recovery and is changing the national dialog about addiction.
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Z-Man Podcast #59 Tim Wu & Dr. Todd Forman
Z-Man sits down with legendary Long Beach musicians Tim Wu & Dr. Todd Forman. They talk about Long Beach music and discuss the opioid epidemic from a pharmacists and doctors perspective. Poignant discussion and real talk. Epic episode.
Feb 05, 2019•55 min
Z-Man Podcast #58 Bill Woodbury
Z-Man sits down with Bill Woodbury co-author of the new book "Enable-Ism". Bill has worked in the field of chemical dependency since 1988. Todd and Bill discuss the different aspects of the industry from interventions, to treatment, to support for family members.
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr
Z-Man Podcast #57 M.A. Jackson
Z-Man interviews M.A. Jackson, former military man, founder of recovery clothing brand “Stay Stopped.” Jackson brings brutal honesty about his recovery from meth addiction.
Jan 08, 2019•51 min
Z-Man Podcast #56 Holiday edition
Z-Man wraps up the final podcast of the year with reading notes from listeners.
Jan 05, 2019•21 min
Z-Man podcast #54 Dr. Louise Stanger
Z-Man sits down with Dr. Louise Stanger, a preeminent interventionist and thought leader in the behavioral health and addiction treatment industry. They discuss interventions and addiction treatment as well as her new book "The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions: A Collective Strategy."
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Z-Man Podcast #53 - Monty
Z-Man sits down with his inner child Monty and they read emails from listeners and fans.
Dec 06, 2018•21 min
Z-Man Podcast #52 Mike Meeker
Z-Man sits down with business partner and The Long Way Back Film producer, Mike Meeker. They talk about growing up in So. Cal playing music, addiction and recovery, the entertainment business, and their new venture Higher Ground.
Dec 01, 2018•54 min
Z-Man Podcast #51 Lauren Dummit
Z-Man interviews Lauren Dummit who is a licensed psychotherapist (MFT) and certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT). They have an in-depth discussion on the effects of trauma and treating addictions like substance use disorder, sex and love addiction and intimacy disorders.
Nov 30, 2018•47 min
Z-Man Podcast #50 - Andrew Burki
Z-Man sits down with Andrew Burki, the Founder and CEO of Life of Purpose Treatment Center, the only inpatient academically focused substance use disorder treatment facility located on college campuses across the United States. Andrew is also on the Board of Directors of YPR (Young People in Recovery) as well as the Board of Directors for both The Delray Beach Drug Task Force and The Crossroads Club.
Nov 15, 2018•56 min
Z-Man Podcast #49 - Michigan State University
Z-Man Goes to College! For the second stop on the Fall 2018 College Tour, Z-Man visits the Collegiate Recovery Community at Michigan State University in East Lansing Michigan.
Nov 14, 2018•43 min
Z-Man Podcast #48 - Kent State University
Z-Man Goes to College! For the first stop on the Fall 2018 College Tour, Z-Man visits the Collegiate Recovery Community at Kent State & University of Akron in Ohio.
Nov 14, 2018•42 min
Z-Man Podcast #47 - California Nurses Educational Institute
Z-Man sits goes to Palm Desert to visit the California Nurses Educational Institute. He speaks with Courtney Hampton, the Outreach Coordinator at CNEI as well as Chris Tannehill and Joshua Pauley. This is by far one of the most entertaining and educational episodes. Don't miss it!
Nov 12, 2018•39 min
Z-Man Podcast #46 - Roots Through Recovery
Z-Man sits down with guest from Long Beach treatment center Roots Through Recovery including therapist Lauren Emmel who specializes in EMDR. Todd also interviews Roots through Recovery clients Johnny Angelo from Pittsburgh and Zack Rusk.
Nov 09, 2018•53 min
Z-Man Podcast #45 Franki Olinger
Z-Man sits down with Franki Doll-Olinger, life coach, hypnotherapist, author, and entrepreneur. They talk about growing up with punk rock and becoming a musician, addiction, recovery and relationships. They also talk about Franki's forthcoming book The Five V's, "A Transitional Journey from Victim to Vested Thinking."
Oct 22, 2018•52 min
Z-Man Podcast #43 - Amy Dresner
Z-Man sits down with comedian and author Amy Dresner. They talk about her new book "My Fair Junkie" and have some laughs along the way. Todd Zalkins: I Want to talk about Amy Dresner for a second. Amy is a former professional stand up comic, having appeared at the Comedy Store, the laugh factory and the [inaudible 00:00:09], by the way, I've already left a bunch since she's been here. It's fricking classic. Since 2012, she has been the sole official columnist for the online addiction and recover...
Oct 10, 2018•53 min
Z-Man Podcast #42 Jason "Woody" Wood
Z-Man interviews local legend Jason “Woody” Wood, a great story of recovery, redemption and a ton of laughs to go with it.
Sep 24, 2018•56 min
Z-Man Podcast #41 Erica Spiegelman
Todd sits down with Addiction and Wellness Specialist, Motivational Speaker and Author, Erica Spiegelman. They discuss Erica’s book Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction & Recovery .
Sep 16, 2018•50 min
Z-Man Podcast #40 Dr. Todd Forman
Z-Man sits down with longtime friend and former Sublime saxophonist, Dr. Todd Forman. They discuss the opiate epidemic and Dr. Todd discusses opiates from a Doctors perspective.
Aug 14, 2018•52 min
Z-Man Podcast #39 - Dr. Joe DeSanto
Todd sits down with Dr. Joe Desanto the medical director of DeSanto Clinics in Costa Mesa. Dr. Joe is a Board-Certified MD with over 12 years of addiction treatment experience. He is an addict in successful recovery who understands the day to day struggle to find sobriety and break free from the painful cycle of being dependent on a substance. They discuss Joe's journey and how he came to work in the field of addiction and recovery.
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Z-Man Podcast #38 Jami Lula
Todd's guest today is Jami Lula. Jami is a person in long-term recovery. He is also a recording artist, teacher, and youth leader. Jami talks about growing up in Detroit and making his way to Los Angeles eventually landing a gig at LA’s Musician’s Institute as a vocal professor. Jami has been honored by LA Music Awards (“Best Male Vocalist”), winner of the Centers for Spiritual Living “Youth Champion Award,” and many other musical and mission-based honors. His work with youth is legend. With mor...
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Z-Man Podcast #37 Kirk Porter
Todd talks with filmmaker and public speaker Kirk Porter who shares his powerful story of recovery & redemption.
Jul 01, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Z-Man Podcast #36 Sherry Gaba
Sherry Gaba is a licensed psychotherapist & author. She’s appeared on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab & Celebrity Sex Addiction. Todd and Sherry talk about co-dependency and her latest book “The Marriage & Relationship Junkie”.
Jun 20, 2018•55 min
Z-Man Podcast #35 Mike Wells p
Z-Man sits down with Long Beach Punk Rock Legend Mike Wells. They talk about Opioid Addiction, and how they both dealt with taking opioids as perscribed after surgery without breaking losing their sobriety date.
May 22, 2018•45 min
Todd Z #34 Mississippi St. Collegiate Recovery Program
Z-Man sits down with Blake Schneider the Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator at Mississippi St. and student in recovery Kyle W. They discuss life on campus and the challenges of being a college student in recovery.
Apr 30, 2018•44 min
Todd Z #33 DeAnna Jordan
Z-Man sits down with DeAnna Jordan a therapist from New Method Wellness in Orange County. They discuss trauma and how it relates to addiction and recovery.
Apr 30, 2018•56 min
Todd Z # 32 Doug Boyce
Z-Man sits down and talks with one of Long Beach’s finest... DJ Product ( Doug Boyce). They talk about growing up Long Beach, early Sublime stories, the music scene, touring in HED PE, and finding clarity in San Diego. Doug donates original art that was done for the “What I Got” vinyl to the Nowell Family Foundation.
Apr 23, 2018•59 min
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