Lock Stock and 2 Joking Addicts

Send us a textIn 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. Support the show

Send us a textIn 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 show

Send us a textIn 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 who's been by his side for many years now. Part 2 will be out next Friday the 25th of October. Support the show

Send us a textIn 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 rise about it. He's also getting ready to run his first ever marathon in less than 3 weeks. Support the show

Send us a textIn 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 show

Send us a textIn 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 do and what lies ahead in the near future. This episode is an eye-opener, and we hope it helps anyone who may be struggling. Remember, it's always okay to ask for help.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.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

Send us a Text Message.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 just that. Support the Show.

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 Show.

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 Show.

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 on our socials, as we are soon to celebrate 1 year of the podcast

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.

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.

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

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 has stepped up to the plate and is building a life for him and his family. Support the Show.

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 community. He's a young man with so much potential and we can't wait to see it all unfold. Support the show

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

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 show

In this weeks episode we had the privilege to have our  good friend Sophia sit with us, she spoke so openly about her child hood and how she came back from everything she went through including sexual abuse and the loss of her sister to addiction who was her rock, to absolutely smash it with her sister guiding her every step of the way and is celebrating 18 months clean today! Support the show

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 show

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 show

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 show

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 side. It's all he ever wanted. Support the show

In this bonus episode we wanna spread some awareness and give you tools during the Christmas time! Also happy Christmas

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

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 show

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 show

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

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

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 show

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 show

Bonus episode

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 his sister on her death bed that he was going spread the message and today he is doing just that

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 managed to overcome it all. Mary's story is truly inspiring, and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to record this episode. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it.Support the show

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 show

 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 show

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 show

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.  

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 show

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 show

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 show

In the weeks episode Dean and Mano take you back to some of the madness that active addiction caused. Support the show

In this weeks episode, Romano takes the hot seat to talk about his first 90 days & 90 nights in recovery.Support the show

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 show

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 show

Larry joins us to tell his story on addiction and recovery with over 30 years clean !! Support the show

In the episode we have a chat and a laugh with Ruben,  who was lucky enough to get clean at 19!Support the show

In this episode, hosts Dean and Mano  introduce themselves and share their personal stories of addiction and recovery. Support the show