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Welcome to

Welcome to

Stop the ride

Stop the ride

I'm your host

I'm your host

Drew Valentino

Drew Valentino

Stop the Ride is a podcast for anyone whose journey with alcohol or drugs has felt a bit like a roller coaster.

About The Show

Whether you're sober, curious, or somewhere in between—you're right where you need to be.

Each week, I sit down with folks on their own paths—some sober, some still figuring it out—but all of them brave enough to stop the ride. We'll dive into real conversations about recovery, self-discovery and personal growth.

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Recorded on location in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Torremolinos Spain, Austin, and Houston

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Your Support helps us bring Stop the Ride to you each week

Listener-Supported Podcast

Stop the Ride is a listener-supported show from Drew Valentino. You donations will help Drew and his team continue to bring the heartwarming vulnerability you’ve come to enjoy week after week. Plus, see your name up on the show’s Wall of Fame.

3.5% Cover the Fee

We're so grateful to our show's fans, patrons and supporters who enable us to bring these important stories to you each week.