On this episode of the End Overdose Podcast, we're joined by foudner of Pulse Initiative, Stan Liszewski, an Arkansas-based nonprofit focused on overdose prevention, education, and community outreach, as well as member of Arkansas hardcore band Terminal Nation. Stan shares how his passion for both music and community has shaped his approach to prevention, advocacy, and creating impactful and long-lasting change.

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Recovery doesn't happen in isolation. It happens through connection, support, and people who are committed to helping others find the resources they need.

In this episode of the End Overdose Podcast, we're joined by Kyle Brewer, Director of Business Development at Hickory Grove Recovery, nationally certified peer recovery support specialist, and longtime recovery advocate, Kyle shares his perspective on the power of peer support, reducing barriers to care, and why building strong recovery communities is essential to long-term success.

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If you're a fan of industrial rock, electronic music, or video games, you're likely familiar with Johnny from the band HEALTH.

As the co-founder, producer, and bassist of the acclaimed band, HEALTH has helped shape the sound of modern industrial music while contributing to the soundtracks of countless films and video games. Beyond the stage, Johnny has also been a longtime advocate for overdose prevention and creating safer spaces within the music community.

In this episode of the End Overdose Podcast, Johnny shares why this mission is deeply personal to him, the importance of looking out for one another, and how education and preparedness can help protect the communities we love.

His perspective is a powerful reminder that music has the ability not only to bring people together, but to inspire action that saves lives. 🤍

If you've been on social media recently, you've likely seen Simone Kelly's story.

If you’ve worked within the Arkansas recovery and overdose prevention movement, you’re likely familiar with Dr. Stephanie Rose. As an Associate Professor & Addiction Studies Program Coordinator at the University of Central Arkansas, she’s brought lifesaving resources like naloxone to the UCA campus and advocated for similar initiatives at campuses throughout the entire state. Her advocacy is crucial to safer, healthier, and well-informed collegiate communities.

In early adulthood, Dr. Rose was a first-generation college student coping with substances who was inspired to eventually pursue her doctorate in social work and make a tangible difference on communities affected by a variety of societal challenges. Using her lived experience and higher education, her career has evolved into a case study of how to champion substance-use disorder professionals and those who actively use alike. Whether it’s through her work at UCA or participation within the Arkansas Collegiate Network, she’s placed young people first.

We’re excited to share a brand new conversation with Dr. Rose, covering the early days of her education, to the work she’s accomplishing right now at UCA – which includes bringing an End Overdose chapter to the campus.

Brooke Sanders, MS is a translational neuroscientist focused on understanding the epigenetic impacts of cannabinoids on the human genome. She received her Master’s of Science in Biomedical Research (Neuroscience) at Wake Forest School of Medicine, and has been researching the neuropsychiatric and sociological impacts of cannabis use for 6 years. Brooke founded North Carolina’s first End Overdose Chapter, and now continues her overdose prevention and response work at Pinellas IDEA Syringe Exchange in St. Petersburg, Florida. Outside of research, she is passionate about optimizing scientific communication to the general public, and making science accessible for those of all backgrounds.

We had a far-reaching conversation with Brooke about her academic background, trends in the drug supply, the technicalities of federal drug scheduling, why she supports End Overdose, her work as our Neuroscience Advisor, and much more!

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Hurley, a leading voice in addiction medicine and the Medical Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control for Los Angeles County.

We dive into the evolving landscape of substance use, including emerging threats like fentanyl analogs and “tranq”-related compounds, and what they mean for overdose risk and response. Dr. Hurley breaks down how today’s drug supply is changing, why traditional approaches are shifting, and what a more patient-centered system of care looks like.

Brian Hurley, MD, MBA, DFASAM is an addiction psychiatrist and serves as the Medical Director of the Bureau of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control for Los Angeles County. He is also affiliated with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and is a UCLA Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar. His work focuses on integrating addiction treatment into general healthcare settings and building a coordinated continuum of care for individuals with substance use disorders across public health systems.

Dr. Hurley is board certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine and his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident in Addiction Psychiatry. He earned his MD and MBA from the University of Southern California, attending both the Keck School of Medicine and the Marshall School of Business. He currently serves as Treasurer of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and contributes to the addiction psychiatry subspecialty exam writing committee of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Hurley is also active within the American Association of Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association. He is a Fellow of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry and was a 2012 American College of Psychiatrists Laughlin Fellow. He previously served on the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Hurley envisions a world transformed through the effective prevention and treatment of addiction.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. David Deyhimy is an Orange County physician who is board-certified in both addiction medicine and anesthesiology. He believes that addiction, like many other chronic diseases, is not only treatable, but often curable by combining proper medication with education, support and behavioral changes. Dr. Deyhimy is End Overdose's Chief Medical Advisor.

Morgan Freed and T.J. Petracca – alongside a dedicated crew of regular attendees – have built Emo Nite into a national phenomenon. Top-tier emo artists, old and new, regularly appear at Emo Nite shows, with guest lists boasting members of blink-182, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Maine, Good Charlotte, and even recent End Overdose collaborator Wes Borland.

Morgan and his team have truly revitalized the scene, so we're excited to sit down with our long time friend & supporter of End Overdose for a wide-ranging chat, from community building to proto-memes and his emo Mt. Rushmore.

Sextile are a post-punk outfit hailing from Los Angeles, California. After their dark 2015 debut record, they slowly integrated more danceable touches to their aesthetic palate which culminated in 2018's brilliant 3 EP. But after the loss of their bandmate Eddie Wuebben to an accidental overdose in 2019, Sextile went on hiatus in pursuit of solo endeavors.

In 2022, they reunited with a brilliant double single "Modern Weekend / Contortion" and performed at End Overdose’s first benefit show: Nobody Else Has to Die. After sending the crowd into a frenzy with an unexpected drum & bass barrage, they continued their return to the live circuit before launching their album Push in 2023. Featuring outright rave tracks like “New York,” the record is overflowing with a newfound optimism and signals a new day for Sextile.

A few months after the release of Push, we spoke with Sextile founders Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto for the debut episode of the End Overdose Podcast. Our conversations covers their busy 2024 in support of Push, why they’re such avid supporters of End Overdose, the future of overdose/prevention response in the music scene, and much more.