{"podcast":{"title":"Ask Dr. Drew","slug":"ask-dr-drew-259999","podcast_index_feed_id":259999,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/DRPI5481918824","website_url":"https://drdrew.com/ask","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e1fe081a-e5ba-11ec-8880-c771b045d6de/image/ce7b412d1fab6731e3af0ba9cbcde0f0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dr. Drew","episode_count":642,"summary":"Tired of tribalism and outrage? It's time for a second opinion. From the front lines of the culture war to the front lines of medicine, iconic broadcaster Dr. Drew Pinsky (of \"Loveline\" with Adam Carolla) brings his unfiltered perspective to today’s most urgent political, cultural, and medical issues. The show features a diverse roster of guests including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trisha Paytas, Charlie Sheen, Megyn Kelly, Russell Brand, Dr. Kelly Victory, Salty Cracker, and many more. To millions, Dr. Drew is a beacon of integrity and common sense. You know his voice from the radio phenomenon Loveline, hit reality franchises like Teen Mom (MTV) and Celebrity Rehab (VH1), and massive primetime television events like FOX's The Masked Singer and Special Forces. But behind the celebrity, Dr. Drew has spent the last 40 years actively treating patients. Now, he is bringing that same rigorous, truth-first approach to the Ask Dr. Drew podcast. In every episode, Dr. Drew relies on primary sources and hard data – along with his extensive experience – as he sits down with world-renowned experts, political figures, comedians, and institutional whistleblowers. He explores the intersection of geo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T22:17:31.294190+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-dr-drew-259999"},"episode":{"title":"Mike Sorrentino: Jersey Shore Star Kept Painkiller Addiction \"Situation\" Secret From MTV + Dr. John Gaitanis & Eric Metaxas – Ask Dr. Drew","slug":"mike-sorrentino-jersey-shore-star-kept-painkiller-addiction-situation-secret-from-mtv-dr-john-gaitanis-eric-metaxas-ask-dr-drew","published_at":"2026-07-03T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-dr-drew-259999/mike-sorrentino-jersey-shore-star-kept-painkiller-addiction-situation-secret-from-mtv-dr-john-gaitanis-eric-metaxas-ask-dr-drew","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-dr-drew-259999","url":"https://drdrew.com/2026/governor-situation-mike-sorrentino-on-jersey-shore-secret-addiction-getting-sober-nj-political-campaign-rumors-ask-dr-drew/","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/DRPI5650141433.mp3","summary":"Jersey Shore star Mike \"The Situation\" Sorrentino kept his addiction secret from MTV – but now he's 10 years sober, founder of his own rehab centers, and says he's thinking about running for New Jersey governor. Mike joins Dr. Drew to talk recovery, second chances, and the \"Situation.\"After eight months in federal prison, Mike rebuilt his life around sobriety and family. He founded Archangels addiction rehabilitation centers, with a goal of one in every state, and is floating a run for NJ governor on a platform he hints starts with \"no property tax.\" Dr. Drew and Mike get into the addiction, the prison time, and what really happened on season 2 of Jersey Shore – when Mike was in withdrawal from painkillers while keeping it a secret from MTV's film crew and their millions of fans. Also on today’s show: Dr. John Gaitanis, pediatric neurologist and co-founder of Meadow Biosciences, on leucovorin for autism and why families face 18-to-24-month waitlists. Eric Metaxas discusses his new bestselling book “Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World.” Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a TV personality, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate best known for his role on MTV’s Jersey Shore. Now nearing 11 years of sobriety, Mike transformed his platform into one centered around family, wellness, second chances, and personal growth. He is the founder of Archangel Centers and his latest book is “Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation – How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison.” Follow at https://x.com/ItsTheSituation⠀Dr. John Gaitanis is co-founder & chief medical officer of Meadow Biosciences. 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