Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero

Shane Moses has lived a life most people couldn’t survive. From selling fake SATs in Texas, running drug empires in college, and moving hundreds of pounds across state lines — to seven years of heroin addiction, overdoses, arrests, and near-death experiences. In this unfiltered conversation with Louis Ruggiero on Nothing’s Off the Table, Shane reveals: How addiction destroyed his family, his future, and nearly his life The chilling moment his mom discovered needles and bloodstains in his room The seven-year spiral of heroin and gambling that left him broken The relapse after 6.5 years of sobriety — and the painful price it cost him How becoming a father and surrendering to God finally brought him back to life This isn’t just another recovery story — it’s a blueprint for transformation. Shane’s raw honesty, his battles with gambling, heroin, and ego, and his comeback as a father, businessman, and spiritual man will leave you floored. If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, relapse, or wondered if change is possible — this episode is your proof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, I sit down with my close friend Bruce W.—a man who went from stealing nearly $1M to feed his gambling addiction… to serving time on Rikers Island in 1972… to becoming one of the longest-standing voices of recovery in the compulsive gambling community. Bruce doesn’t hold anything back: -Growing up in a Brooklyn neighborhood where gambling was everywhere -Stealing checks at PaineWebber to cover debts with the bookies -Facing lie detector tests, FBI investigations, and finally prison time -His first Gamblers Anonymous meeting that changed his life forever -The spiritual awakening that has kept him gambling-free for 54 years This is more than just a story about addiction. It’s about redemption, rebuilding trust, and learning to like yourself again after years of self-destruction. If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling addiction, this episode is proof that recovery is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Baker’s story is one of the rawest transformations you’ll ever hear. Born into chaos with an addicted mother, Christine started using at 13—with her mom. By high school, she was deep into cocaine and opioids, eventually shooting heroin every day for nearly a decade. She lost jobs, nearly lost her fiancé, and even overdosed while her baby sat in a highchair—her father, a retired NYPD detective, worked on her for 40 minutes to keep her alive. But Christine didn’t just survive—she rebuilt. After multiple failed rehabs, she finally surrendered, embraced recovery, and has now been sober for 8+ years. Today she’s a wife, a mother of two, and even an Olympic-level athlete. And her fight isn’t over—she’s battling skin cancer with the same resilience that carried her through addiction. We dive into: -Growing up with an addicted parent and using drugs together at 13 -How heroin took everything—including her graduation, jobs, and family -The overdose that almost killed her while her baby was in the next room -What finally made recovery stick after 10 failed attempts -Building a new life: motherhood, fitness, faith, and fighting cancer -This isn’t just a story about addiction—it’s about survival, faith, and the power of never giving up. Watch until the end for Christine’s advice to anyone struggling in recovery while facing life’s toughest battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, I sit down with Ian Bick—host of Locked In with Ian—whose story is one of the wildest redemption arcs you’ll ever hear. At just 21, Ian was indicted by the FBI and sentenced to federal prison after his nightclub empire collapsed in chaos. He opens up about the lies, the gambling, and the downfall that led him behind bars—and how he transformed that rock bottom into one of the fastest-growing podcasts in the country. We dive into: -What was harder—real prison or MrBeast’s fake prison for $500,000 -The insane behind-the-scenes of the 100-day MrBeast challenge (what you didn’t see on camera) -The truth about gambling addiction, restitution, and rebuilding from nothing -How Ian went from public disgrace to inspiring millions with his story of resilience This isn’t just about prison or YouTube fame. It’s about what happens when society writes you off—and you decide to rewrite the ending. Watch until the end for Ian’s powerful advice on owning your story and turning your lowest moments into your biggest comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat seemed like she had it all: a successful career, a loving husband, and a perfect life on paper. But behind closed doors, she was spiraling. In this powerful and emotional interview, Kat opens up about her secret struggles with alcoholism, the double life she lived, the moment everything came crashing down, and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up. Now 9+ years sober, she owns a treatment center in Orange County and is helping others recover. From faith to relapse to redemption, this is one of the rawest stories we’ve told. #Alcoholism #SobrietyJourney #AddictionRecovery #FaithAndRedemption #HighFunctioningAlcoholic #RecoveryIsPossible #SoberLife #12Steps #WomensRecovery #NothingOffTheTable #KatSorensen #SpiritualAwakening #AddictionTruth #OrangeCountyRecovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Parisi’s life reads like a movie—mob ties, heroin and crack addiction, federal prison, overdoses, and finally… a miracle heart transplant that saved his life. In this unfiltered sit-down, Frank takes us inside:     •    Growing up around NYC’s mob world     •    His spiral into OxyContin, heroin, and crack     •    The street hustles, scams, and arrests     •    Flatlining on the operating table     •    The out-of-body moment that changed him forever     •    How he’s now using his second chance to help others break free from addiction This is raw. This is real. And it’s proof that no matter how far you’ve fallen, you can still rewrite your ending. Watch until the end—you won’t believe how he survived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ten years sober. But the road here? It’s anything but ordinary. In this raw, jaw-dropping episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with longtime friend and fellow addict in recovery, Anthony Luciano—a man who went from partying in NYC clubs at 16, to running multi-million dollar family businesses, to smoking crack in a Skid Row motel with his sober companion. You read that right. Anthony shares the unfiltered truth about:     •    Growing up in a privileged but pressure-filled Italian household     •    Early childhood trauma and the silence that followed     •    His first hit of ecstasy… and the chase that lasted over a decade     •    Getting clean in Malibu—then relapsing with the man who was supposed to save him     •    The divorce he didn’t choose—and the jail time he couldn’t avoid     •    And finally, what actually got him sober after years of chaos If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, trauma, family pressure—or just love a comeback story so wild it sounds scripted—this episode will shake you. This isn’t just recovery. It’s resurrection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Queens’ ultra-Orthodox streets to the bright lights of 47th Street’s diamond district… this is not your average comeback story. In this episode of Nothing’s Off The Table, I sit down with Moshe, aka The Watch King NYC, to unpack a life you wouldn’t believe if it wasn’t true. He was born into a world with no phones, no internet, no freedom. He escaped. Then lost everything to gambling—millions. He lied. He borrowed. He nearly ended it all. And somehow… he paid every single person back. One night, he tried to place a six-figure bet. His bookie got arrested. The bet never went through. It saved him $100,000—and maybe his life. We dive into the darkness: the Vegas losses, the shame, the suicide thoughts. And we climb into the light: faith, fatherhood, business, and a purpose bigger than the pain. If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, debt, faith, or finding your way back—this episode will hit home. Topics we get into:     •    Losing $100K in one night     •    Gambling on Chinese ping pong     •    His twin brother still in the community     •    The comeback that shocked his haters     •    The arrest that accidentally saved him     •    Finding God outside religion     •    How he turned pain into a purpose This isn’t just a story about watches. It’s a story about choosing to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A nurse. A mother. A survivor. She grew up with addiction in her bloodline—and before long, it consumed her too. From snorting Oxy in high school to overdosing on heroin… from stealing checks to using with her own father… Olivia spiraled into a life she never imagined. But today, she’s seven years sober, raising her kids, and breaking the generational curse. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Olivia and I dive into: Her father’s drug/gambling addiction and abandonment What heroin addiction really feels like How gambling nearly destroyed her after she got clean Motherhood in recovery—and how she’ll talk to her kids about addiction The brutal reality of relapsing again… and again… and again If you’ve ever battled addiction, loved someone who has, or just want to understand what it’s like to come back from hell—this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 21 years old, Gerard Marrone was shot while protecting his sister—an act that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors told him he’d never walk again. But that moment didn’t break him—it built him. In this gripping episode, Gerard shares his unbelievable journey from a hospital bed to the courtroom as a high-profile criminal defense attorney. He opens up about the dark days of recovery, the role faith played in his healing, and how a single nurse’s compassion sparked a fire inside him that never went out. We talk about the day everything changed, the moment he stood for the first time again, and how he went on to build a respected legal career—guided by his unwavering moral compass. Gerard also reveals why he recused himself from a high-profile child murder case—walking away from money, press, and power—because he couldn’t defend something that went against everything he stood for. We also dive into Italian-American identity, generational trauma, addiction in the justice system, and the choice we all face: to be a victim, or to fight back. This is one of the most powerful episodes we’ve ever recorded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 25, Justin Gurland confessed to his father—an esteemed doctor—that he was shooting heroin. That same day, he checked into detox. What followed was a journey of brutal honesty, spiritual awakening, and 17 years of unwavering sobriety. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Justin opens up about:     •    His descent into addiction during college in Vermont     •    Shooting dope alone in his NYC apartment     •    The exact moment he hit bottom—and asked for help     •    Building a new life through AA, service, and purpose     •    And his next chapter: launching The Maze, NYC’s first members-only sober club This is more than a comeback story—it’s a movement. The Maze isn’t just a sober social space, it’s a lifeline for the recovery community and the sober-curious. If you’ve ever felt like sobriety was isolating, this episode will show you what’s possible when community, purpose, and healing come together. 👉 Follow The Maze here and be the first to apply for membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was the guy everyone in recovery looked up to—until he wasn't. In this gripping, unfiltered conversation, Louis sits down with his longtime friend Marcos, whose story is nothing short of a miracle. From being the light of a sober community in LA to slipping into a spiral of addiction that nearly killed him, Marcos has lived through every layer of darkness… and somehow made it back. They dive deep into childhood trauma, the seductive high of early drug use, and how addiction shattered every promise their lives once held. Marcos opens up about forging fake report cards, dodging expulsion, getting hit by a truck, and battling an opiate habit that took everything from him—including his will to live. But this isn’t just a story of relapse. It’s a global search for redemption. Marcos takes us on a journey that spans the most renowned treatment centers in the United States, the heart of 12-step fellowships, shadowy underground medical clinics in Mexico, and sacred indigenous ceremonies across the world. From ayahuasca in the jungle to ibogaine in backroom clinics, he chased recovery through every spiritual alleyway and therapeutic backroad he could find. This episode is a masterclass in raw truth, radical healing, and what happens when you refuse to die—even when every part of you wants to. Whether you believe in the Big Book or plant medicine, this is recovery like you’ve never heard it before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renee Graziano is known for her role on Mob Wives, but behind the fame was a life shaped by addiction, abuse, betrayal—and ultimately, resilience. In this powerful episode, Renee opens up like never before. From growing up in a notorious mob family to surviving a violent marriage, near-fatal overdoses, and the unimaginable betrayal that sent her father back to prison, this is a story of generational trauma, secrecy, and survival. Now 19 months sober, Renee shares how she clawed her way back from the edge—through faith, recovery, and a fight to reclaim her life. If you’ve ever battled addiction, loved someone who has, or struggled to break free from your past… this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw and inspiring episode, host Louis Ruggiero welcomes Mike Steinmetz, a former professional actor turned successful entrepreneur, to share his powerful journey of overcoming adversity, addiction, and self-doubt. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Mike opens up about his unconventional upbringing in a well-off family with 35 dogs, feeling like an outsider as a Jewish, artistic kid in a small town, and his early obsession with performing—whether through magic tricks, guitar, or acting. Mike candidly recounts his descent into chaos, from teenage years marked by punk rock, graffiti, and witnessing violence, to his struggles with compulsive gambling, which began in high school and escalated after a breakup and a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. He shares harrowing stories of chasing highs through casino trips, online crypto gambling, and a relentless pursuit of money, all while battling anxiety, toxic relationships, and a distorted sense of self-worth. Despite the blur of lost time and opportunities, Mike’s turning point came when he threw up his hands, admitted his struggles, and committed to change. Now in recovery, married, and running successful businesses, he reflects on the hard work of rebuilding his life, letting go of material obsession, and embracing normalcy. This episode is a testament to resilience, the power of self-reflection, and the belief that anyone can change with the right support and willingness to try. Join Louis and Mike for an honest, relatable conversation about addiction, redemption, and the journey to becoming a better version of oneself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this compelling episode of "Nothing's Off the Table," host Louis Ruggiero sits down with Charlie Walk, a music industry titan and dear family friend, to explore his extraordinary career and personal evolution. From his early days in Newton, Massachusetts, driven by a burning desire to escape a predictable life, Charlie shares how he broke into the music business, interning at KISS FM and CBS Records while at Boston University. He recounts launching New Kids on the Block, the first boy band to break since The Beatles. Charlie spent 16 years at Columbia Records before becoming president of Epic and Republic Records, where he shaped culture by working with icons like Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Jonas Brothers, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Post Malone, John Mayer, The Fugees, and Nipsey Hussle. Charlie opens up about trusting his gut over data, breaking hits like Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" and DNCE's "Cake by the Ocean" despite skepticism, and the highs and lows of his journey—including a humbling encounter with cancel culture after a controversial TV show stint. He reflects on ego, resilience, and shifting his focus from music to supporting brands like Poppi Soda, which sold to Pepsi for $2.2 billion, and supporting ventures like Coconut Cult. Through it all, Charlie’s relentless curiosity and belief in people shine. This episode is a raw, inspiring look at surviving setbacks, redefining success, and moving culture forward—perfect for anyone ready to fight for their vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine spending 24 years in prison for a crime you did commit—but being buried under a mountain of corruption, injustice, and lies by the very system meant to ensure fairness. In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Luis “Tony” Charriez shares his harrowing story of surviving nearly a quarter-century in prison, not just for his actions—but because of a broken system that used paid witnesses, withheld evidence, and chose career advancement over the truth. We talk about: • The tragic night that altered the course of his life • The corrupt prosecutor and $54,000 in undisclosed payments to witnesses • How Tony found faith, purpose, and legal strategy behind bars • His emotional release after 24 years—and the wife who never left his side • The ongoing trauma of reentering society after losing half a lifetime This is not just a story about prison. It’s a story about faith, resilience, injustice—and a man who refused to be defined by his worst mistake or the system that tried to forget him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV personality, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor Jill Martin sits down for a raw and emotional conversation you won’t forget. From courtside at Knicks games to chemo chairs and heartbreak, Jill opens up about the private battles behind her public success — including her recent fight with breast cancer and a painful divorce — and how she turned her pain into purpose. We talk about:     •    The moment she got her diagnosis and how it changed everything     •    Why she chose to share her battle with the world — and how it empowered others     •    Dating after cancer, body image, and reclaiming her confidence     •    How showing up every single day became her greatest weapon     •    The power of honesty, vulnerability, and a new lease on life This episode is about grit, grace, and what happens when you sit at a table of warriors. Whether you're battling addiction, illness, or life’s toughest curveballs, Jill’s story reminds us: you are not alone — and you are stronger than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with Kevin Lanning, a former college football player whose life took a dark turn after a shoulder injury led to a full-blown OxyContin addiction. Kevin opens up about the harrowing depths of his addiction, the chaos it created, and the brutal lifestyle he lived while chasing his next high. Now 7.5 years sober, Kevin shares how he rebuilt his life, found purpose, and uses his platform to help others rise above their darkest moments. This is a raw, unfiltered story of pain, redemption, and hope. Kevin's IG: @riseabovewithk #OxyContinAddiction #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryIsPossible #SoberLife #SoberAF #OneDayAtATime #EndTheStigma #HealingJourney #SelfCare #SelfLove #TraumaRecovery #AddictionAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #SoberLiving #CleanAndSober #DrugAddictionHelp #MentalHealthMatters #RecoverySupport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the premiere episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, host Louis Ruggiero sits down with Kevin Lanning to share his raw and unfiltered journey—from years of relapse to finally getting sober, becoming a father, and finding purpose through podcasting. This is more than a comeback story—it’s a deep dive into personal transformation, accountability, and the power of second chances. 👉 Make sure to subscribe—because on this show, NOTHING is off the table. #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryIsPossible #SoberLife #MentalHealthAwareness #OneDayAtATime #SoberAF #CleanAndSober #AddictionAwareness #RecoveryJourney #NothingOffTheTablePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices