Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations.
The Sound, Sobriety & Success podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around.
Jared Weeks is the co-founder of the band Saving Abel. He shares his story of trauma, addiction, and recovery and how unconditional love and forgiveness helped him grow.
On this episode, Jared talks to Matt about:
His experiences growing up in a small southern town and the trauma he faced including being molested as a child
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the role it played in his life
His first experiences with alcohol and pills, and how he hit rock bottom
The importance of taking responsibility for his actions and making the decision to change
Finding support and unconditional love from his wife, and learning to forgive and love himself
The joy and motivation he found from becoming a parent and experiencing unconditional love from his children
Believing in yourself and the power of faith
And More
About Jared Weeks
Mississippi's Jared Weeks is powerful, rock-oriented singer who first came to the public's attention as the lead singer of the post-grunge outfit Saving Abel. A native of Corinth, Mississippi, Weeks co-founded Saving Abel with guitarist Jason Null in 2004. After ten years and three albums with the band, Weeks announced in 2013 that he had parted ways with Saving Abel to pursue a solo career. Also around this time, he briefly stepped in to sing for Oklahoma's Hinder on several tour dates while Hinder vocalist Austin Winkler completed rehab. Weeks released his debut solo album “Brand New Me.”
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22 Jan 2024
Marko Babineau
Marko Babineau is a legendary record executive turned successful real estate agent. He shares his successes and rock bottoms and how becoming sober changed his life
On this episode, Marko talks to Matt about:
Growing up in Dorchester, MA, and winning 2 world championships marching with the Boston Crusaders marching band
Becoming a local marketer and the out-of-the-box promotions he did with Arista Records
The wild night with BJ Thomas that he thought would get him fired
Touring in a van with The Police and breaking them to the US
Spending 3 weeks in his office calling people until he got 100 radio stations to play Joe Jackson
How he joined Geffen and
Hitting rock bottom and the turning point that lead to seeking help and becoming sober
How mentors and role models provided guidance and inspiration on his journey to sobriety.
The sense of gratitude, joy, and appreciation he got by living a sober life.
His transition to a career in real estate and the changing landscape of the music business.
And More
About Marko Babineau
Marko Babineau spent 28 years in the recording industry. He was general manager of Geffen Records DCG music label and has worked with legends such as Clive Davis, Herb Alpert, and David Geffen while promoting superstar acts including Sting, Elton John, Cher, Don Henley, Aerosmith, and Nirvana.
Babineau now channels his promotional talent into representing and marketing residential homes and condominiums, providing a high level of personalized service, earning accolades as a top producer, and helping others realize their real estate dreams.
A member of the Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors® (BHGLAAR), Marko is a resident of Burbank's Rancho District and an avid equestrian. In his spare time, he plays drums with "The Contenders," a Pretenders tribute band.
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14 Dec 2023
Linda Perry
Linda Perry is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band 4 Non Blondes and her successful career as a songwriter for other artists. She shares how she overcame addiction and continues to work on herself.
On this episode, Linda talks to Matt about:
How she was influenced by a variety of musical genres and artists, including Karen Carpenter, Tracy Thorn, and The Who
Moving to San Francisco to immerse herself in the music scene
Her experience working with Roger Daltrey and performing at Carnegie Hall with The Who
The challenges she faced in the music industry
Transitioning from being a member of 4 Non Blondes to becoming a successful songwriter for other artists
The importance of making life changes and being fully committed to overcoming addiction
And More
This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit (https://tinyurl.com/SalArmyARC)thechanceto.org (http://thechanceto.org).
About Linda Perry
Linda Perry is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. She was the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, and has since founded two record labels and composed and produced songs for other artists, which include: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera; "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani; and "Get the Party Started" by Pink. Perry has also contributed to albums by Adele, Alicia Keys, and Courtney Love, as well as signing and distributing James Blunt in the United States. Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.
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