Get a Grip Podcast7 Aug 2025

He Was Exposed to Drugs by 6, Then Survived Addiction, Crime, and Prison | Ep 71

In one of the rawest and most jaw-dropping episodes to date, Louis sits down with Patrick McCombs—a man whose life began in chaos and spiraled into the darkest corners of addiction, crime, and prison politics.By the age of six, Patrick had already been exposed to sex and drugs—thrust into a world no child should ever experience. With no real sense of safety or guidance, he grew up fast and hard. What followed was a storm of street life, robberies, and eventually time behind bars. But prison wasn’t just about doing time—for Patrick, it became a dangerous game of survival. Targeted by other inmates, he was forced to "check in" and navigate the brutal unwritten rules of prison life.But the story doesn’t end there.Today, Patrick is a man on a mission. Clean, sober, and creating content that peels back the curtain on the realities of addiction and incarceration, he’s using his voice to reach others still trapped in the cycle he escaped. His story is gritty, painful, and brutally honest—but it’s also one of transformation, self-respect, and redemption.If you're into real stories with no sugarcoating, this episode will hit you in the gut and stick with you long after it ends.🔥 Expect emotion. Expect truth. Expect hope.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories on addiction, recovery, and resilience.Get a Grip Podcast Social Media: Find our TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio links, a more on our Link Tree below!Get a Grip Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcastPatricks Socials:Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@packyvisionstvFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Z5KrzQVw/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube: https://youtube.com/@UC3Svnty1X6uAy2MT4XWmOgg 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Zach Henry for an intense and deeply honest conversation about addiction, trauma, fentanyl, xylazine, family, and the ...

2 Sep 1h 15min

I Was a Notre Dame Professor Smoking $800 of Crack Every Day | Ep 206

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Ted Beauchaine for one of the most unbelievable addiction and recovery stories we've ever heard.Ted takes us back to a...

30 Aug 1h 51min

How Hiding My Sexuality Kept Me Shooting Oxy and Heroin Until I Finally Came Out | Ep 205

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Nick Newman for an incredibly raw and personal conversation about addiction, IV drug use, sexuality, relapse, recovery...

28 Aug 2h 4min

How I Went From Fighting in Afghanistan to Fighting a 7OH Addiction | Ep 204

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Nick Newman for an incredible story that spans childhood addiction, the U.S. Army, combat deployments, prescription dr...

26 Aug 1h 46min

How I Made It From 90 Days to Over 1 Year Sober From Fentanyl & Heroin | Ep 203

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with Tony Newton for a raw and honest conversation about childhood trauma, addiction, crime, relationships, and the journey from fentanyl a...

23 Aug 57min

I Had 78 Felonies, Did 7 Years in Prison & Fought Crack & Gambling Addiction | Ep 202

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garne's sit down for a raw conversation about growing up around addiction, crack cocaine, prison, gambling, and finding a new way to live.T...

21 Aug 48min

How My Fentanyl Addiction Turned Into Xylazine Addiction | Ep 201

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Briana Noda for a raw and deeply personal conversation about growing up around addiction, becoming a mother, fentanyl ...

19 Aug 1h 23min

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In this heartbreaking and powerful episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Tina Lester for an incredibly honest conversation about addiction, prostitution, incarcerat...

16 Aug 57min