Send us a text In this week’s episode it was just the 2 joking addicts. We sat down to have a nice catch up and see what’s been going on for each other, we talk about the marathon and we also talk about how mano has been getting on with his college course and how he has spent quality time with his family while been off work with a broken hand. Supp…

Send us a text In this week’s episode mark is back for part 2 and he goes into detail on how hard it actually was to deal with the doctor and how he finally got off methadone along with his partner Caty. Mark is such an inspiration and proof that anything is possible when you really wanna make the changes needed. Recovery is possible!! Support the …

Send us a text In this week’s episode we have part 1 with Mark O Reilly. Mark shared some of his deepest darkest moments from his past, he tells it how it is. He’s such an inspiration to so many out there including ourselves. He’s also on Tictok and instagram where you can watch how he lives his life today and what helps him and his amazing partner…

Send us a text In this week’s episode we had Jason byrne on the podcast to talk recovery. He talked to us about how life was growing up in Ballymun. He also touched on how he started taking drugs, how it escalated and how now has 19 months sober. He meets every Sunday morning with a great bunch of people at Portmarnick shelters and together they ri…

Send us a text In this weeks episode we had a catch up, life has been really busy and it was time to take stock and talk about what’s going on for us from the running club to starting new courses! Dealing with life and the gifts that keep on coming. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week's episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Roisin Flanagan. Roisin has over 15 years of experience working with Focus Ireland in Sligo and Dublin, and she currently works with Sligo Social Services back in her hometown. Her past and present contributions are truly remarkable. She shares the incredible work they…

Send us a text In this week’s episode we sat down with Gino O’Boyle to talk politics, mental health and addiction issues. We also got some amazing story’s about some of the role models he had in his life and his wrestling days 😁 Great insights from the local councillor, former door man who then followed in his father’s footsteps and went into polit…

Send us a text In this week’s episode Dan joins us over zoom. Dan arrived back into the real world after treatment when covid happened and got into the zoom meetings and since then he has had some ups and some downs but he’s still coming back and he’s doing well today with his program. Working and living his life. There is another way as he tells j…

Send us a text In this week’s episode it’s just the two of us. We talk about what’s been going on for us lately and how life is full of ups and downs. We also answer listeners questions. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this weeks episode we close out yet another season with our good friend Adam jumping in the hot seat. Adam has got 3 months clean and is proof when you do the work you can get and stay clean!! Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week’s Daniel was over from America and he just celebrated 1 year clean. He talked to us about his struggles, how he lost jobs and he went back to treatment and finally enough was enough. This man was so grateful for his life today and it was amazing to get to listen to his story and also his plans for the future. Watch out o…

Send us a text In this weeks episode it’s just the 2 of us. We talk about going to a wedding sober and dealing with growing up in recovery. We call it life on life’s terms! Most just call it life. But in recovery as most know we only start to grow up and show up when we put down the drink and drugs. Support the show…

Send us a text Belief Not Needed. In this week's episode Adam came all the way from LA via zoom. We had a conversation about his secular recovery and how he lives his life today!! Some recovery programs are based on a the need for a “God” of your understanding. Adam recovered without a god in his program. Come have a listen. Support the show…

Send us a text This week it’s just the 2 Joking Addicts. We reflect on our first live show and how life has become really busy but also amazing, we touch on a few things around our personal experiences and mano’s friend with his finger gun 😂😂 Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week’s episode!! Mano jumps in the hot seat and goes deep into his past, shares how life got the better of him and shares what it was like growing up in an alcoholic home and then to losing his mother to suicide due to alcohol. He came back from it and today he has 1 YEAR CLEAN from all substances! He has put the work in and …

Send us a text In this week’s episode we had a very special guest down from Dublin . Conor has been suffering with his mental health from a very young age and with addiction along side it life took a turn for the worst…. But he’s a soldier and he got clean and is now a with a gang of soldiers along side him changing the game starting with his own c…

Send us a text In this week’s episode Tom travelled down to meet us. He talks about growing up and how he navigated active addiction and how bad it got for him. Today he has completely transformed his life and is giving back to the treatment centre that saved his life along with his family! What an amazing guy. Support the show…

Send us a text This bonus episode is brought to you from our live episode in conjunction with the havin a laugh charity which is based here in Sligo and does amazing things for the community. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week’s episode Dean, the not so funny joking addict sat in the hot seat and told his story of active addiction and how he got clean. With over 5 years clean Dean is dealing with life on life’s terms today and is proof that people can come back from anything and not just get clean but stay clean, one day at a time. Support the…

Send us a text In this weeks episode a good friend of Romano’s came to sit down with us and celebrate 4 years sober. Luke had had a tremendous few years full of up’s and down’s, loss and he has came back from it all to tell us how he has done it. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week’s episode Sir Stevo Timothy came to sit down with the lads. Stevo took us on a journey of life growing up in west side Galway, he also touched on his anxiety and panic atracks and how he battles and overcomes that today. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week’s episode Shane came to chat with the lads. He spoke about active addiction and how it led him to prison and told us when giving the opportunity to go to treatment he took it and told himself he was gonna be honest, more honest than he ever has done before and it worked out as he is now clean and has his 2 girls by his s…

Send us a text In this bonus episode we wanna spread some awareness and give you tools during the Christmas time! Also happy Christmas 😇 Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week’s episode Mark came on short notice to share with us how he has battled with addiction and came out the other side marks speaks about how he walked out of the pub one night and said that’s enough, to now travelling the world meeting like minded people in recovery. Support the show…

Send us a text In this weeks episode both Mano & Dean sat down to speak about how the two have started to take a more spiritual approach to their recovery, taking sound bath classes, meditation, hikes and cacao ceremonies! Some funny shit in there too! Hope you all enjoy folks Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this episode we welcomed back Peter from Season 1 Ep 5, “From Drugs To Distinctions”. He shared how he is now a recovery coach, and explains what it is and how it can be an alternative or used alongside the traditional 12 step programmes. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text The episode unfolds as a powerful odyssey, delving into the moments where our guest Kenny felt lost, offering an unfiltered look into the challenges he faced along the way. However, the narrative takes an inspiring turn as Kenny recounts a pivotal spiritual awakening that became a beacon of change in his life. Support the show…

Send us a text This week Stephen came to sit down with us and share his story of how he battled with addiction and he got clean, Stephen is a man that has done it all, heartbreak after heartbreak but he keep coming back !! and he dropped a lot of knowledge so we hope you enjoy this one. Support the show…

Send us a text This week we have the second part of Richie’s story, Richie has had his ups and downs but this week you get to listen to how he got out of the fire and has got clean and is living his best life today. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this week’s episode we had Richie with down with us to talk about life and addiction and how it all unfolded, this is a 2 part episode so don’t forget to tune in again next week to listen to part 2. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text Bonus episode 🙏 this week we touch on……. The journey of change for people in recovery is filled with many ups and downs, thrills and chills, and most of all, a leap of faith into a world of joy and possibility. The importance of change in recovery cannot be underestimated because when people decide to give up an addiction, they are a…

Send us a text On this week’s episode !! We had a very special guest travel down from dublin. Dayo sat down with us to talk about having cystic fibrosis from birth and also having addiction issues, today he is clean and sober and managing his addiction and cystic fibrosis and is an outstanding young man! He came to share hope for others. He told hi…

Send us a text This week on our podcast, "Lock Stock and 2 Joking Addicts," we had the pleasure of having Mary Hulgraine as our guest. Mary shared her personal journey, including her battles with mental health and how addiction became a part of her life after an injury. She opened up about her struggles with prescription medication and how she mana…

Send us a text Liam joined us for this episode to share his EXPERIENCE. He tells us how he almost ended it all and then how he got clean and how he’s a productive member of society today. Chasing his dreams and carrying a great message for anybody who’s struggling with addiction. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text After a break we are back for a brand new season, In this episode we recap season 1, talk about how we have been doing and what’s in store for season 2. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text Dean and Mano reflect on the journey of Season 1 of Lock, Stock & 2 Joking Addict by answering some of their listeners questions about recovery. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this episode we answer some questions from the listeners. September been recovery month we said this would be a good time to answer some questions that people want answers to. We hope we have answered them and you can dm us anytime with more. 💜🙏 Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text This week our good friend Peter sat down with us to chat about life and how recovery has changed his life for the better and explains how a slip doesn’t have to be the end, and you can come back from it. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text Tomorrow is not promised, enjoy today and let tomorrow happen. Today is the most important day. It will help tomorrow and heal yesterday. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this weeks episode we had our first female guest. Denise shared with us not only the chaos but also how she is striving in recovery today with a whopping 35 years years free from active addiction!!! Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In the weeks episode Dean and Mano take you back to some of the madness that active addiction caused. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this weeks episode, Romano takes the hot seat to talk about his first 90 days & 90 nights in recovery. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text Peter T joins the Two Joking Addicts in this episode to talk about how his addiction brought him through nine different prison systems. He tells us how coming into recovery has led him to commanding classrooms and lecture halls. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this episode we sit and reflect on how life was in active addiction and see the clarity and were it went wrong and how we have learned from it. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text Larry joins us to tell his story on addiction and recovery with over 30 years clean !! Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In the episode we have a chat and a laugh with Ruben, who was lucky enough to get clean at 19! Support the showBy Dean & Mano

Send us a text In this episode, hosts Dean and Mano introduce themselves and share their personal stories of addiction and recovery. Support the showBy Dean & Mano

The last episode of the San Marcos Scoop is here, and for the finale, Exsar reflected on his time in the city, talking about challenges that San Marcos will face in the future. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show for the past year. Your support has made all of this possible. This isn't goodbye but see you soon.Thanks for everything, …

This week on the San Marcos Scoop, Exsar was joined by San Marcos Planning & Zoning Commissioner Gabrielle Moore to discuss zoning, downtown density, housing supply and other key issues here in San Marcos. Moore is an avid biker and always brainstorming ways San Martians can be better stewards of our environment through smart planning and growth. S…

Exsar and Scott are back in the studio and ready to tackle a new week in San Marcos politics. This week's episode was filled with discussion about historic preservation. Are the city council and historic preservation commission trying to force the designation of historic structures in light of the demolition of the San Marcos Telephone Co. building…