This week, we sit down with Joe Dubin, a Nashville native who spent over 20 years as one of Middle Tennessee's most beloved media figures. Known for his "Big Joe On The Go" series, Joe didn't just report stories—he celebrated people. But when the cameras stopped rolling and the identity he'd built came crashing down, Joe found himself in the darkest place imaginable, questioning whether life was worth living.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Joe opens up about losing everything, the "God moments" that pulled him back from the edge, and how he rebuilt his life with a completely different foundation. Today, Joe is thriving again—but this time, his identity isn't tied to the work. It's about the message: We are all worth it.

Timestamps

20:22 - Joe's 20+ year career in Nashville television and his "Big Joe On The Go" series

33:07 - The moment everything fell apart and he lost his sense of identity

34:09 - The "God moments" 

36:26 - Rebuilding from scratch and discovering a new purpose

44:19 - Why getting off the couch and trying is the key to experiencing monumental things

1:02:00 - Working in Sports

1:07:00 - Jimmy Buffett words of wisdom

1:13:20 - State of local media

About Joe Dubin

Current Work:

• Co-host of The Chase and Big Joe Show on 102.5 The Game in Nashville (with Chase McCabe)

• Anchor for Fox 17's high school football coverage

• Weekly columnist for Main Street Media (Middle Tennessee)

• Motivational speaker

Books:

Create The Chaos

Screaming At God

Lord, Please Don't Hit That Mailbox

We All Walk Together

Nashville—We Still Love You

Website:

BigJoeOnTheGo.com

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available.

You can reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online at 988lifeline.org.

If you're not in the United States, you can find international crisis resources at findahelpline.com.

We encourage listeners to prioritize their mental health and well-being. If this topic may be difficult for you, please consider whether this is the right time to listen, and know that you can return to this episode when you feel ready.

This episode was produced and written by Brandon Barca and Andy Boggs.

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