Clean and Sober Radio is dedicated to promoting a lifetime free of alcohol and drugs. Our mission is to inform, share, and discuss, across multiple media platforms, the story of addiction and the road to recovery.
Publisher
Gary Hendler
Category
health & fitness · religion & spirituality · society & culture
On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler welcomed longtime friend in recovery Louis DeSanto, who sat in as cohost for Mark Sigmund, and guest Gary Buchert. Buchert shared his remarkable journey through the ups and downs of life and recovery, reflecting on how his determination to maintain sobriety for 43 years had helped him build a successful life in business while continuing to carry a message of hope to others. His story offered an honest and relatable look at the challenges, choices, setbacks, and rewards that can come with a lifelong commitment to recovery and demonstrated that a fulfilling life after addiction is not only possible, but achievable.
10 Oct 2026
EPISODE 100926
n this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund examined the dangers of kratom, a substance derived from the leaves of a tropical tree and sold in various forms at convenience stores, smoke shops, and other retail outlets across the United States. They discussed concerns about its accessibility, potential for dependence, and serious health risks, including reports of fatal outcomes associated with its use. The conversation also turned to Quaaludes, the drug associated with the 1960s and 1970s, and its reemergence in discussions about substance use. Gary and Mark explored the risks of underestimating substances that may be marketed as legal or readily available, emphasizing the importance of education, awareness, and informed choices in protecting ourselves and those we care about from the dangers of addiction.
3 Oct 2026
EPISODE 100226
On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund took a wide-ranging look at addiction and recovery, discussing current news, sharing personal experiences from their own recovery journeys, and reminding listeners that there is more than one path to sobriety. Gary and Mark also responded to questions submitted by listeners, including an important discussion about recognizing when a family member’s drinking may have become a cause for concern. Throughout the conversation, they emphasized that recovery is possible and that there is no single formula for getting sober. Whether someone is just beginning to recognize a problem, struggling to find a path forward, or already living in recovery, help is available, change is possible, and a fulfilling life beyond addiction can become a reality.
Who has been a guest on Clean and Sober Radio
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Karen Poserina-Lohr
Steve Forzato
Gary Lewis
Lou Montana
Bill Stauffer
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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Quality
45
Social presence
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YouTube
0
Engagement
90
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Who hosts Clean and Sober Radio?
Gary Hendler and Mark Sigmund host the show. Published by Gary Hendler.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Clean and Sober Radio take guests?
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