Best Lucas W & Dean W Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 123-Michelle B 1:15:36

6M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Dean and Bailee are at it again hosting one of the funnest shows we've done at TTUP. Michelle B comes in and blows it out of the water with her story. She is one of the best traveled guest who attempted to escape herself! Tune in and listen to this gem!!! Support the showBy Diva A & Dean W

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Episode 122 - Minda 1:24:41

6M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

TTUP has a big shake up this week with Dean back to the hosting duties and Bailee coming in to cohost in Diva's place. As a holiday gift to our listeners we are releasing the show on Christmas morning. Minda took some time to come in to the studio for an amazing chat as our guest this week. This lady really has been through it and come a long ways …

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Episode 121 - Frank H 59:39

6M ago59:39

59:39

Diva and Lorraine take on hosting duties this week as Dean is off galavanting somewhere away from the studio. Diva and Lorraine find quite a story in their guest Frank H this week! Tune in to find out what recovery looks like for this wild guy. If you love us like we love you please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Support the …

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Episode 120 - Autumn and Mike 1:34:44

7M ago1:34:44

1:34:44

The recovery power couple Autumn and Mike joins TTUP this week for a whole bunch of laughs. The gorgeous Noemi joins Dean to take on some cohosting duties for Diva and knocks it out of the park. If you love us let us know by rating and reviewing the show. Support the showBy Diva A & Dean W

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Episode 119 - Rio 1:24:17

7M ago1:24:17

1:24:17

Lorraine joins the hosting duties this week at TTUP with Dean for another week of fun and games. Rio comes in this week to share about what his upbringing and addiction looked like and the long road that led him to the blessing of recovery. We love you and hope you like the show, if you do please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform…

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Bonus Episode Diva and Kelly 1:02:06

7M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Hey there I know we usually don't do this but here is a bonus episode we did about female incarceration and the effects on the family. Kelly comes on and goes into a deep dive with Diva about this subject and shares some of her experience while Dean sits quietly and interjecting with nonsense. Come give it a listen and remember to rate and review t…

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Episode 118- Lloyd G 1:00:29

7M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Diva and Dean show up two weeks in a row and stir up some hope with guest Lloyd G. This guy has taken recovery as a gift and been able to run with it. Listen and learn how to do it from this guy. Subscribe, follow and rate us if you love us like we love you. Support the show

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Episode 117- Pat C from Chi-town 1:01:46

8M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Hi guys we're back this week with an amazing show to make up for missing last week. Dean and Diva sit down with Pat C from Chi-town. This lady is a ray of sunshine and listening to her can give anyone hope in themselves, the program and people in general. If you ever had needed a pick up this is the show to listen to. Subscribe/follow/rate our show…

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Episode 116 - Ralph 1:03:30

8M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

We are back this week with another awesome episode. Ralph comes by the studio to talk about his journey through an upbringing in a rough neighborhood to finding recovery and the rocky road in the first few years. Come join us for this amazing story and rate and review the show! Support the showBy Diva A & Dean W

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Episode 115- Run4recovery Robin, Fuji and Charles 1:32:33

9M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

TTUP has been trying to land these whales for years! We finally got them....all of them in one show. Robin, Fuji and Charles stop in to the studio to talk about Run4recovery and we dig into their stories a bit. Probably my favorite episode guys EVER! Listen and enjoy and remember to rate and review us Support the show…

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Episode 114 - Mike M 1:06:23

9M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Diva is back!!! The diva of our show decided she would come back for a special episode this week and sit to her buddy Dean for some delicious recovery. Mike M came in to share his story this week and it was wild. His story travels through a lot of downs and pushing away everyone and everything that got in the way of his use until he gave up. That m…

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Episode 113 - Jonathan V 1:22:49

9M ago1:22:49

1:22:49

Jonathan V gets in the hot seat this week and gives us a deep dive on what its like growing up in poverty then finding some success and throwing it all away several times. TTUP has fan favorite Kevin P come in for guest hosting duties with Dean to shake things up this week. If you enjoy the show please rate and review us and remember our greatest g…

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Episode 112- Roderic 1:17:49

10M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

TTUP has to cover cohosting duties for Diva again because she needs to do more important things than do her job!!! Former guest and friend of the show Cass generously takes care of cohosting this week with Dean when Roderic drops in and gives us his spin on recovery. Rodrick shares what it was like to use for 38 years and the challenges of coming i…

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Episode 111 - Olivia and Dreh II 1:01:08

10M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

TTUP has a new guest host in the house when Dreh fills in for Diva this week and brings in Olivia for a chat. This girl got all the use and sobriety done in her first 17 years. Wanna find out how she did it? Give us a listen and find out. Don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform and remember the only person you are desig…

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Episode 110 - Jaime C 1:02:03

10M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Another week, another amazing episode! Jaime C comes over to the Glendora Recovery Studio and has a chat with Double D duo about her story. She really has a compelling story that reflects so much adversity and hope and what a program of recovery can do. We hope you get as much from this amazing human as we did. If you'd like to help out the show pl…

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Episode 109 - Martha G 1:18:13

10M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Hello TTUP nation, boy have we got a show for you this week! Martha G come to the Talking Circle studio in Glendora, CA to share her story. This lady takes us through the tumultuous childhood filled with grief, sadness and resentment that was the perfect recipe for escape in the form of addiction. The story has a lot of ups and downs but one thing …

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Episode 108 Kevin P gettin SOBAH 1:32:27

10M ago1:32:27

1:32:27

TTUP has Kevin P stop by the studio for some deep chatting with Dean and Lorraine this week. This episode is so packed with amazing content I can't even begin to try to condense it to a few lines. You're going to have to trust me and tune in yourself to experience the mind blowing revelations we uncover. Support the show by following/subscribing/ra…

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Episode 107 - Topher 1:11:11

11M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

TTUP gets a heavy hitter this week in the form of a visit from Topher! This guy is legendary in YP circles. Diva and Dean jump in with both feet to get the skinny but this guy does most of the talking mesmerizing the hosts into silence. This guy has it going on and you won't want to miss it. Join us on our march toward world recovery domination by …

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Episode 106 - Tattoo Ryan 1:06:37

11M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

TTUP is back again with some special sauce this week when the Dean and Diva get visited by Tattoo Ryan. He shares how he tried to give drugs and alcohol a run for its money but fell short and had to quit. The real story here is in how he did it and what he learned about himself. Come give us a listen and subscribe/follow/rate and review us to let u…

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Episode 105- Damn Gina 1:08:32

11M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

TTUP strikes for a third week in a row with a friend of the show whom we fondly refer to as Damn Gina! She lives local but was originally a Virginia girl which is keeping with our east coast theme. Gina shares about the trials and tribulations of being the oldest and put in the pseudo parent role for her siblings and leaving home at 14 for a much o…

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Bonus Episode Diva Live 34:16

11M ago34:16

34:16

A little bonus for the super fans of TTUP that have stuck it out while we are working to get back on track. Diva shares her story with a few friends and we wanted to bring it to our podcast friends. Enjoy the madness!!! Support the showBy Diva A & Dean W

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Episode 104- Lori from Boston 57:18

11M ago57:18

57:18

Wow the out of town guest keep coming, we are working our way down the east coast and this week we got Boston covered with Lori. These guys from the other side of the country know what's up. This lady is such an inspiration, Lori talks about facing the challenges of a relapse after a long recovery period and how that has added to her gratitude. Com…

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Episode 103- Lynn from Maine 58:42

12M ago58:42

58:42

TTUP is back in full force this week with an awesome guest from the other coast. Lynn from Maine joins the dynamic duo for a non linear story that has all the makings of an amazing Tarentino movie. Lynn describes the utter hopelessness that brought her in the rooms and talks about the growth she has had in the past 37 years of recovery. Come join u…

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Episode 102- Roy and Richie 1:30:54

1y ago1:30:54

1:30:54

TTUP is back with a show that'll make you forget how long you have waiting for a new episode! Dean and Diva have couple of amazing individuals show up for one of the most unbelievably inspiring stories we've come across. Roy starts it off with his story of finding recovery after wandering in and out of the rooms for a decade and then we get to meet…

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Bonus Episode Dean W 35:41

1y ago35:41

35:41

Hey there TTUP peeps we got a special bonus episode this week of a recent share by host extraordinaire Dean W at a local meeting. Just trying to make up for all the waiting you guys do for the long weeks between shows lately. Don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform and remember there is always hope if you look for it. S…

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Episode 101 - Patt O 1:12:57

1y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

TTUP returns with the regular crew of Dean and Diva for another amazing episode well worth the wait! Patt O took a turn as a guest and knocked it out of the park. From being born to someone in a blackout to the lows of feeding his addiction this guy proves that there is room for recovery in any story. Come hear Patt's story this week and rate and r…

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Episode 100- Fernando Comando 1:10:09

1y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

After a long absence the two hosts decide to record a new show! Fernando shows up and schools Dean and Diva on what it means to keep growing in the program and in life. Come have a listen for a nice slice of recovery from a guy that has a lot of time. Subscribe, follow and rate us if you love us like we love you!!! Support the show…

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Episode 99- Gabby from South OC 1:04:31

1y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

TTUP has a visitor this week that visits us from behind the Orange curtain! Gabby from South OC joins the two hosts with the most, Diva and Dean for an episode that has everything including a mention of the Celebrate Recovery program. There is so much going on with this episode I don't know where to start so you're gonna have to give it a listen. I…

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Episode 98- Lorraine G 1:19:26

1+ y ago1:19:26

1:19:26

This week Dean and Diva get an old friend of TTUP to come in and share her story! Lorraine G lays it all out for the crew and it was possibly the best show yet. Lorraine's story is heartbreaking in so many ways from an early age and spans most of her childhood and just when things get better alcohol brings on a whole new kind of abuse to this sweet…

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Episode 97-Michael B 1:29:47

1+ y ago1:29:47

1:29:47

Dean and Diva tear it up this week with esteemed guest Michael B. This guy is such a model of what can happen when we start doing the right thing. Michael experiences some deep lows that keep him housing challenged during his use to finding sobriety through the court system. Just when you think the story is everlasting bliss life tries to snag defe…

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Episode 96- Trenton H 1:09:08

1+ y ago1:09:08

1:09:08

TTUP nation we're back this week after a short hiatus with a show that really kicks ass and makes up for the silence last week. Trenton H sits in the hottest this week sharing some high highs and some low lows. Dean and Diva delve into the mind of Trenton and uncover some very honest truths about life. Please join us for this Earth shattering show …

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Episode 95- Les A 1:07:02

1+ y ago1:07:02

1:07:02

This week on TTUP we bring in some slowbriety with Les A. This cat has nearly five decades of recovery backing him up. He not only talks about the things that brought him into the rooms but also the things that kept him coming back. Dean finally decided to grace us with his presence this week taking back the reins from Matt and hostist with his bri…

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Episode 94- Sean P 1:09:35

1+ y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

Spectacular, stupendous, amazing are some of the words used to describe this weeks guest Sean P. In order for you to come up with your own descriptive adjective you'll have to bear witness to the show this week. It doesn't get more inspirational than this guy's story. Even though Dean couldn't be bothered to show up for his hosting job Diva and Mat…

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Episode 93- Brian R 59:04

1+ y ago59:04

59:04

Diva and Matt take on the hosting duties this week while Dean is off doing the tough things in life. TTUP welcomes Brian R to the studio! Come have a listen to some inspiration and love. Support the show

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Episode 92- Happy Jackie B 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

This week on TTUP we are visited by Covina recovery royalty Jackie B aka Happy Jackie! Dean and Diva are thoroughly moved by this lady's story of loss and hope. Come listen to love in its purest form this week!!! Support the showBy Lucas W & Dean W

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Episode 91- Mike the Chaplain 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

58:24

Dean and Diva are back on your favorite recovery podcast after an extended vacation. Mike the Chaplain visits us at TTUP this week and brings his truth. Come give us a listen this week! Support the showBy Lucas W & Dean W

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Episode 90- Patrick R 1:11:22

1+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

TTUP holiday edition comes with a sprinkle of Diva and a dash of Dean this week! Patrick R sits in the hot seat and shares his story which fits the season of love, hope and giving. Give us a listen and you surely won't be disappointed. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukkah and all of the holidays you may be celebrating! Support the show…

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Episode 89- Julie V 1:07:03

1+ y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Diva and Dean come back this week with another fantastic story of recovery with guest Julie V. She comes on and chronicles her story of being widowed with a 3 month old, raising a special needs child and losing the love of her life and how it led to alcoholism. The beautiful person led out of all the darkness was the miracle in this story. Come che…

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Episode 88- Amy (Glendora Recovery Center) 1:21:48

1+ y ago1:21:48

1:21:48

This week on TTUP Amy stops in and shares her story with the dynamic duo of Diva and Dean. She speaks about being raised in an alcoholic family and how that transitioned to adult life. All the trauma and pain that she suffered in those years led her to that realization that life could be better without the chemicals. The bumps and bruises along the…

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Episode 87 - Jon and the Anonymous Hope Foundation 1:05:37

1+ y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Lorraine is in the house this week tearing it up with Dean at the new Talking Circles Studio in Rancho Cucamonga. This week we get a visit from an old friend of the show, Jen H and she brings in Jon to talk about the foundation that they've started called The Anonymous Hope Foundation. Jon shares his story of recovery and what got him interested in…

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Episode 86- Gillian R 1:10:50

1+ y ago1:10:50

1:10:50

Well hello TTUP fans! We have a fabulous show this week featuring our guest Gillian R from the valley! Coming up into drugs and alcohol ended with a fight to get them back that took years. Come listen this week to get the deets! Follow the show on any major platform and tell a friend or a fiend!!! Support the show…

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Episode 85 Sparky (Mike) 1:11:19

1+ y ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Sparky (AKA one of the Mikes) joins the lunatics at TTUP for another amazing show. Dean Diva get into the deep weeds with this guest and listen to the story of a kid that got screwed on the genetic level and still managed to find his way into the beautiful world of recovery. Come have a listen and tell a friend about the best recovery podcast out t…

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Episode 84- Post Office Nick 1:04:31

1+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Diva and Dean bring it this week with their guest Post Office Nick. This guy details what it was like growing up and figuring out he had a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol. Several arrests and several careers later he puts the pieces together but his last 39 years in sobriety is where its at. Come join us on the pod this week and listen to t…

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Episode 83- Big Bad Ben G 1:10:53

1+ y ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Where were we is the big question that has blown up our email??? I can't say for sure but I can tell you we are back with a new show this week. Big bad Ben G comes in to start off Dean and Diva right in our new studio. He comes on and shares what it was like growing up as the spokesperson for his family and going into the military and finally what …

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Episode 82 Kentucky Kent 1:21:43

2y ago1:21:43

1:21:43

TTUP gets the pleasure of interviewing the man, the myth the legend Kent S! Diva and Dean can hardly keep up with this guests recovery and all the stories. Kent knew that all his answers were in a bottle from a young age and he pursued it into insanity but a wedge from the judge got him a taste of what the real solution turned out to be. Come liste…

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Episode 81- Michaelyn B 1:08:44

2y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

This week on TTUP Dean is back from a little hiatus and joins Diva for a visit from Michaelyn B ! She takes us through her childhood living in the mountains with 9 siblings to partying way too hard in Huntington Beach. The crash and burn was unremarkable but the ascent from the ashes was where it was at. Come follow/rate/review/share our show if yo…

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Episode 80- Dennis G 1:02:09

2y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

TTUP is hosted by an all female crew this week, Diva and Lorraine double team the guest to get to the real recovery. Dennis comes on the show and shares what it was like then and why he decided to take a walk into sobriety and what got him to stay. Don't leave before the miracle happens! Come join/follow/rate and review us if you love us like we lo…

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Episode 79- Don T 1:00:31

2y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Don T joins the double D duo of Diva and Dean for another episode of TTUP. This episode is full of hope that takes a kid from the mid west to sleeping by a dumpster into a life beyond all his expectations! The twist on this story is what happens after that and how long term sobriety challenged Don. Follow, rate and review us if you love us like we …

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Episode 78- John B 1:01:44

2y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

TTUP welcomes back Diva in a triumphant return from "The Vid"! Dean and Diva bring John B on the show this week and take a peek behind the curtain of this mysterious figure. This handsome devil tells the story of someone who has lost every bit of self worth and has a spiritual moment that changes everything. Join us for some of the madness that we …

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Episode 77- Nobody knows recovery like Nina J 1:00:58

2y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

This week Dean and Lorraine tackle a local legend Nina J. This lady was a fighter from the beginning with a rough family life that turned into a good married life that turned back to a rough family life. Nina was stubborn until the day the fog cleared long enough to hear what her loved ones were saying. She turned it around to become the beautiful …

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