The Cup of Joe Show
Real Stories. Raw Truth. Radical Transformation.
Welcome to The Cup of Joe Show—the podcast where recovery meets real talk. Addiction, resilience, redemption—every story we share is a testament to the power of second chances. Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or simply crave powerful narratives of transformation, you’ve found your people.
🎙 One moment can break you. One decision can save you. One story can change everything.
I’m Joe, your host. Here, we have open and unfiltered conversations about addiction, healing, and the journey back to life. Through powerful guest interviews, we uncover the hard truths, the hope, and the tools that make recovery possible. No shame. No judgment. Just real people, real struggles, and real victories.
Recovery isn’t a straight line—and you don’t have to walk it alone.
🔥 New episode released EVERY Thursday at 12 Noon EST. Follow, like, subscribe, and share—because someone out there needs to hear this today.
The Cup of Joe Show is independent and not affiliated with any specific recovery program or organization.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 46
- Years Active
- 2025
No Off Button: Katie V. and a Life Restored
My little God worked for 10 years—then I realized I needed a bigger one.
In this deeply personal episode of The Cup of Joe Show, host Joe V. sits down with a guest who also happens to be his amazing …
Jason D. - What The Hell Is Wrong With Me?
What if the darkest spiral of your life became the spark for your greatest transformation? Meet Jason D., a man who drank himself to oblivion starting at 25, lost his first marriage to the bottle, an…
Jimmy M. - 34 Years Sober and Helping the Ones Nobody Wants
"Blackouts at 23. Divorce at 44. A graveside amends that set him free."
On this soul-stirring episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Jimmy M., sober for 34 years, unveils a journey from blackout drunk to a …
Arrested, Addicted, and Awakened: Alex Z.’s Journey to Sobriety
From Shooting Meth to Sitting Under an Oak Tree, Don't Miss The Awakening That Saved His Life!
Abandoned by his father, Alex Z. grew up seeking approval from older men caught up in drugs and alcohol…
Keys to the Kingdom: Chris E.’s Path Through Love, Loss, and Recovery
Once standing with an ax in his hand and hate in his heart… today, he stands with a broken heart and hope in his soul.
🎙️In this emotional episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Chris E. shares his powerful…
From War to Wisdom: Marvin S. and 22 Years of Spiritual Sobriety
MEMORIAL DAY SPECIAL EPISODE
What if one weekend in jail could rewrite your entire life?
In this episode, meet Marvin S., a Vietnam Veteran sober for over 22 years, whose journey from the chaos of w…
Jack F. – A Spiritual Risk Taker’s Journey
"9/11 wreckage. Booze to bury it. Faith that dug him out."
On this powerhouse episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Jack F.—U.S. Marine veteran and retired cop—lays bare 11 years of sobriety forged in the …
David S.: 15 Years Sober, From Prison to Purpose
"Bad press was his badge. Prison was his prize. Sobriety was his salvation."
On this electrifying episode of The Cup of Joe Show, David S. takes us from a life chasing chaos—“Bad press is better than…
From Grief to Grace: Bill P. Beyond the Waterfall
"Blackouts. Jail. A son’s overdose. The grace that pulled him back."
On this gut-wrenching episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Bill P. bares his soul, celebrating eight years of sobriety after a life bat…
Hunter H.: Finding Identity, Sobriety, and an Unlikely Hero
"Paradise one week. Chaos the next. A biker who broke the mask."
On this spellbinding episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Hunter H. unravels a life split between two worlds—one week in paradise, the next…
Sonja O.: 18 Years Sober, Unpacking the Fragile
Bottles clink in fragile boxes. A flawless disguise. One friend shattered the quiet.
On this hauntingly powerful episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Sonja O. strips bare the years she chased perfection …
Randy W.: From Homelessness to a Life of Purpose
"Hard drugs at 14. Homeless by 20. One plea that rewrote his story."
On this unforgettable episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Randy W. takes us from the shadows of a troubled childhood to the light of l…
Breaking Free: Edward L. on Opioid Addiction, MAT, and Recovery
"16 years on meds. A withdrawal hell. The surrender that saved him."
On this raw and riveting episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Edward L. pulls back the curtain on 16 years of medication-assisted treat…
Dan W.: From Rock Bottom to Freedom Junkie
"A suicide attempt at 17. A spiritual 2x4. The dog who helps him rise."
On this electrifying episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Dan W. and his trusty sidekick, Maggie, take us on a rollercoaster ride fr…
From Homeless to Hollywood: Rob Ekno’s Divine Call & Viral Comeback
🎙 Welcome to The Cup of Joe Show, where rock-bottom moments become comeback stories. In this episode, Rob Ekno reveals how, at his darkest hour, standing on the edge, he heard a voice—a call from God…
Rusty C.: 24 White Chips and a Life Reclaimed
"24 relapses. One bus ride. The voice that finally saved him."
On this gripping episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Rusty C. lays bare the scars of his past and the strength that brought him to three yea…
50 Years Sober & Still Thriving— Peggy D.'s Story Will Leave You Speechless!
"She blacked out in 1975—and woke up to a life so powerful it’ll leave you believing in second chances."
Meet Peggy D., a woman who turned her last terrifying blackout into nearly 50 years of sobriet…
From Ego to Enlightenment: Scott C.’s Journey to Redemption
Lessons from the BillyLama: Steve S. on 29 Years of Sobriety