On this episode of StraitJacketPodcast, we sit down with DJ Paden — a man who should not be alive by any logical measure. After four DUIs, with the last crash slamming his truck into a wall and nearly taking his life, addiction and despair pushed him to the edge. He battled the heaviness of isolation, shame, and suicidal thoughts, believing there was no way out — until he encountered something bigger than himself. 🙏🔥

Today, DJ has over a decade in recovery and credits his survival and transformation to surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. He talks about how faith broke the spirit of suicide, rewired his identity, and gave him a purpose he never imagined. This is a powerful, hope-filled episode about grace, redemption, and a God who meets you when everything else is falling apart. If you’re looking for proof that miracles still happen, start here. ✨

Get ready — our next episode features longtime-legend of the mic, KXNG Crooked. From the streets of Long Beach to worldwide stages, Crooked’s journey has carved through decades of hip-hop history — from early record deals, to his explosive weekly freestyle runs, to defining moments as part of Slaughterhouse. But behind the lyrics and the legacy lies a deeper story... of battle, of choice, and ultimate redemption.

In this episode Crooked opens up about walking away from addiction, reclaiming his power, and using music as his medicine. His honesty grips you — a powerful reminder that recovery doesn’t erase the past, it transforms it. Tune in to hear resilience, truth, and the kind of strength only forged by fire.

On this episode of StraitJacketPodcast, Skinny Vinny — co-host of The Wild Ride Podcast with Steve-O — sits down with Jeff Conroy and Keta Loren to share the raw, uncut truth of his journey. Growing up around addiction, he slipped into a world that nearly swallowed him whole, eventually living in a porta potty at the height of his using. His story is a reminder of how far down addiction can take us… and how far recovery can bring us back.

Today, with 8 years clean, Vinny’s life is bigger, brighter, and wilder than anything he ever imagined. From surviving chaos to building a career in entertainment and finding real purpose, he proves that nothing is too far gone to rebuild. This episode is all heart, humor, redemption, and proof that miracles happen when you don’t give up.