Clean and Sober Radio

Hosted by Gary Hendler

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Jun 2026

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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.

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June 12, 202656 min

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On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund discussed the unique challenges that summertime can present for people in recovery. Reflecting on memories of days spent at the beach, barbecues, backyard parties, and other social gatherings where drinking and drug use were once a central part of the experience, they explored how seasonal activities can trigger old thoughts and emotions. The conversation focused on whether those in recovery still felt a sense of longing when watching others drink and use substances, or whether they had reached a place of gratitude for no longer having to live that way. Gary and Mark encouraged listeners to remember how their own stories ended when addiction was in control and to appreciate the freedom, health, and peace that recovery had brought into their lives.

June 5, 202655 min

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On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler was joined by special guest cohost Randell Jefferson while vacationing cohost Mark Sigmund was away. The discussion explored how addiction is viewed, experienced, and addressed across different American cultures, backgrounds, and communities. Drawing on his experience as a nationally recognized talk show host and respected voice within the Black community, Randell shared insights into how cultural traditions, religious beliefs, family dynamics, and social attitudes can influence both addiction and recovery. Together, Gary and Randell examined the importance of understanding these differences in order to create more effective, compassionate, and inclusive approaches to prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery.

May 30, 202655 min

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On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Democratic U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon for a thoughtful discussion about her political career and her ongoing efforts to address addiction and recovery issues. Representative Scanlon shared her views, updates, and ideas on creating a more compassionate, effective, and supportive approach in the battle against addiction, while highlighting the importance of public policy, education, treatment access, and community support in helping individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

May 22, 202655 min

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On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund explored the thought-provoking question: “Are you in recovery, or are you recovered?” The discussion examined whether there ever comes a point when someone can truly say they are fully recovered from addiction, or if recovery remains a lifelong journey—even after decades of sobriety. Gary and Mark reflected on the role of meetings, personal growth, identity, and self-awareness, while encouraging listeners to consider whether they still viewed themselves as addicts after many years clean and sober. The episode invited honest conversation and personal reflection about the evolving meaning of recovery over time.

May 16, 202655 min

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On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Steve Forzato to the studio for a compelling conversation about his years in law enforcement, his efforts combating the opioid epidemic, and his current role as Director for Addiction and Recovery Education at Saint Joseph's University. The episode also featured Gary reflecting on a deeply personal and humbling experience after spending an evening at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility to celebrate 44 years in recovery. Gary shared how he looked back on his own life of addiction and the powerful realization that, instead of becoming an inmate there, he had ultimately gone on to serve as Vice President of the institution—a journey that underscored the transformative power of recovery and redemption.