Phil "Wildcard" Andrade: Spitting Truth After Rock Bottom | The Hopeaholics Podcast #264


Phil Andrade, known as Wildcard, for a raw and inspiring conversation about his journey from addiction to artistic triumph! A rapper and filmmaker with a 20-year career, Phil shares how his love for music was ignited by influences like Oingo Boingo, Black Sabbath, and Guns N’ Roses, shaped by his creative upbringing and his grandfather’s encouragement to write poetry and stories. From his turbulent teens, marked by anger, expulsion from school, and a national TV appearance as an alcoholic at 16, to his struggles with paranoia and addiction in the LA rap scene and Spokane, Washington, Phil’s story is one of grit and redemption. He recounts haunting moments, like picking up the “Suicide King” card in a trap house, which became a symbol of his past life, and how sobriety has unlocked a new level of creativity, with monthly singles and music videos that inspire others to stay clean. Phil also opens up about the profound impact of his music, with fans crediting him for their own sobriety journeys, and his mission to honor loved ones lost to addiction, like Kim, whose name lives on in his work. Packed with humor, heart, and real talk about recovery, this episode explores the power of following your intuition, taking action on dreams, and creating your own reality. Catch Phil’s infectious energy, hear about his upcoming performances, including a show at The Asylum in East LA, and learn how his story connects to the podcast’s mission to break the stigma around addiction and fight the fentanyl epidemic. 


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Timestamps:
00:01:57 - Explanation of Nickname Wild Card
00:04:17 - Connection with Ricky Mars and LA Rap Scene
00:04:32 - Moving to Spokane and Life There
00:05:09 - Loving Spokane and Music Acceptance
00:09:10 - Longevity in Music Career
00:09:13 - Falling in Love with Music and Early Influences
00:10:17 - Sent to Boys Home and National TV Appearance
00:10:52 - Family Background and Anger Issues
00:13:26 - Early Addiction to Alcohol and Progression
00:45:40 - Impact of Music on Sobriety Journeys
00:46:16 - Message Through Art and Following Dreams