Stop the Ride: A Sober-Curious Podcast with Drew Valentino
Welcome to Stop the Ride: the sober-curious podcast for anyone whose journey with alcohol or drugs has felt a bit like a roller coaster. I’m your host, Drew Valentino.
Ever wondered what would happen if you hit pause on the party, and stepped off the ride? 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. Whether you’re sober, curious, or somewhere in between—you’re right where you need to be.
This podcast contains descriptions of drug use and may be triggering for certain listeners. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are in crisis or are looking for mental health and substance abuse resources, visit StopTheRidePodcast.com/resources for more information.
Episodes
20 hours ago
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
1hr 3 min
Kochina Rude, "The Narcan Queen", shares her knowledge about harm reduction!
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
57 min
Tyler Nelson, host of "There Are No Gays in Montana", shares his story of abstaining from alcohol
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
1hr 7 min
Mrs. Kasha Davis, drag race icon, shares her recovery story with alcohol.
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
1hr 21 min
Follow @StopTheRidePodcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube , and visit StopTheRidePodcast.com to go behind the scenes and learn more about the show. ABOUT THE SHOW: Stop the Ride is a podcast for anyone whose journey with alcohol or drugs has felt a bit like a roller coaster. Whether you're sober, curious, or somewhere in between—you're right where you need to be. Each week, Drew sits 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. CREDITS: Host: Drew Valentino Guest: Jayson Parker
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
59 min
Drew's cousin Dominick shares his experience with LSD, Cocaine, and other drugs.
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7, 2025
1hr 38 sec
In the Stop the Ride Season One finale, Drew sits down with legendary drag queen, human rights activist, and The Most Photographed Nun in the World™, Sister Roma, about how she recovered from 15 years of crystal meth use.
Follow @StopTheRidePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook, and visit https://StopTheRidePodcast.com to go behind the scenes and learn more about the show.
This episode was recorded live at the legendary Outpost Studio in San Francisco.
Resources
Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StopTheRidePodcastMental Health and Recovery Support Resources: https://stoptheridepodcast.com/resources
Produced by Liberty Lane Filmshttps://libertylanefilms.com © 2025 Liberty Lane Films, LLC. All rights reserved.
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
53 min
In this episode, Drew sits down with legendary DJ and adult film star, Boomer Banks, about why he decided to get sober from drugs and alcohol. In this moving episode, Boomer opens up about how he navigated grief and healed past trauma to live a more happy and fulfilling life.
Follow @StopTheRidePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook, and visit https://StopTheRidePodcast.com to go behind the scenes and learn more about the show.
Resources
Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StopTheRidePodcastMental Health and Recovery Support Resources: https://stoptheridepodcast.com/resources
Produced by Liberty Lane Filmshttps://libertylanefilms.com © 2025 Liberty Lane Films, LLC. All rights reserved.
Sep 23, 2025
Sep 23, 2025
57 min
In this week's episode, Drew chats with crossover adult content creator, Crush Daddy, about how he got sober from drugs and alcohol and how he worked through internalized homophobia to live a more authentic life.
Follow @StopTheRidePodcast on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook, and visit https://StopTheRidePodcast.com to go behind the scenes and learn more about the show.
Resources
Watch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StopTheRidePodcastMental Health and Recovery Support Resources: https://stoptheridepodcast.com/resources
Produced by Liberty Lane Filmshttps://libertylanefilms.com © 2025 Liberty Lane Films, LLC. All rights reserved.