Clean and Sober Radio

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler welcomed special guest Stephen Forzato. Steve brought insights drawn from three decades of wiretapping, undercover operations, and hundreds of interviews with individuals involved in the drug trade. His extensive experience has given him a rare, birds-eye view of America’s escalating drug epidemic and its deep connection to the devastating world of human trafficking. Recognized statewide in Pennsylvania for his expertise, Steve offered an informed and sobering look at the intersection of addiction and exploitation.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed rock-and-roll legend Simon Kirke, founder of two of the most influential bands in music history - FREE and Bad Company. Simon shared how a career that began in his youth and rose to global fame was eventually derailed by 15 years of addiction, five rehabs, and ultimately, his hard-won recovery. A rare opportunity to hear directly from a musical icon whose journey from worldwide success to sobriety is both powerful and deeply relatable.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund spoke with Rabbi Michael Perice, about his remarkable story of recovery and transformation. After a car accident in 2007 left him with serious injuries, Michael was prescribed pain medication — a path that led to addiction and the struggles that come with it. But in 2011, he turned his life around, finding sobriety and a renewed purpose. Today, Michael is a practicing Rabbi. He openly shares his journey from addiction to faith and healing, offering hope and inspiration to others facing similar battles.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed 1960s British pop star Billy J. Kramer — true rock ’n’ roll royalty from the British Invasion era. As the lead singer of The Dakotas, Billy recorded numerous Lennon and McCartney–penned hits, including “Do You Want to Know a Secret,” “I’ll Be on My Way,” “I Call Your Name,” “Bad to Me,” and “Little Children.” Once at the height of fame and later facing life’s challenges away from the spotlight, Billy shared his inspiring story of long-term recovery and resilience. The conversation offered a rare and intimate look behind the scenes of one of music’s most iconic eras — from a man who lived it.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund opened up about their own powerful journeys from criminal pasts to lives grounded in recovery and service. In an unfiltered and deeply personal conversation, Gary and Mark shared the real-life stories behind their struggles, their turning points, and the paths that led them to lasting sobriety. Nothing was off-limits as they answered questions and reflected on how recovery transformed their lives.