I want to thank Mike for the gym he donated at the rehab in nj (discovery Institute). That program saved my life.

Who would ever have guessed that Mike the situation would turn out so reasonable and levelheaded? As a member of the recovery community, props to you, Mike.

Love the sober dudes talking about all the shit they went through! Growing up during the jackass and jersey shore era was pretty interesting, and these stories make it so much better. Eye opening.

As Knoxville gets older he looks like hes transitioning into an old lesbian woman, as steveo gets older he looks like he transitioning into Knoxville who is transitioning into an old lesbian woman 😂😂😂

I have nothing but respect for how he’s turned his life around.

Extreme wholesome moment at 48:05. I love that Mike got up and gave a Steve-O a hug in celebration of being sober for 16 years. All of them celebrating their sober living, we love to see it! Great episode, guys! Was excited for this one!!!

Dabbled in percs around the time jersey shore came out 2009ish and stopped on my own with a stop sign suboxone. I relapsed in 2020 and this time around the fentanyl was no joke. I had to go to a treatment center for help. Proud to say i am now 5 months sober since mothers day. God willing i will remain sober forever.

Steve is such a better person in sobriety, but man so is Mike! He came off as SO dislikable and just such a hurtful person. A truly inspirational turn around

Mad respect to Mike for speaking so openly and vulnerably. As an addict myself its good to see someone with a platform speak so humbly and take ownership of their issues.

Drug dealer, parties his ass off, becomes an addict, doesn’t pay taxes, goes to prison and still is rich. Wtf! Crazy how life works. People out there doing the right thing and can barley scrape by sometimes.

I hit 9 years clean from a 15 year opiate / heroin addiction in just a couple weeks on 5/27/24. I got on a bus from my hometown of Jacksonville Florida to central Ohio where I only knew one person, which was a cousin I hadn’t seen in 20 years. I have been clean since that day. I was able to do it cold turkey. 3 months later I met my now wife. 2 years and 5 days after moving here, we bought our first house. I forgot to mention, when I got on that bus from Jacksonville, I woke up that morning in my tent that I had be living in for 2 years. There is more to the story, but that’s the basic idea

Blessed he found recovery before fentanyl really got bad 🙏

Man this was amazing. I did perks 10 years. Clean 4 now. They really put you into a situation

He is super honest on this podcast it's really good

Holy shit this one brought tears out. When mike hugged Steve talking about sober time.. I grew up with both these guys on my tv, I was a raging opiate addict and I've only got 2 years but it finally feels so good to be sober and dealing with issues the right way

I was a senior in college when season 1 dropped. Jersey Shore at that time was something absolutely wild! It complimented our lives so well. It was pretty evident to anybody partying that some of them and especially Situation was wild’n out big time. Amazing to see him alive, well and thriving in 2024. Thanks for the memories my man! We would all get lit up, grab micky d’s and watch jersey shore, what a time!

Dude, I’m not even kidding. I rewatch Snooki‘s podcast yesterday and thought I hope he has Mike the situation on someday. So excited for this episode.

I really hope Mike does more podcasts, he’s insightful, funny and just a real dude. I can’t help but love him! And as someone who’s sober now, I really appreciate talks like this with people celebrating sobriety. Sober is cool ✨

Mike has spent more money on oxy's alone than i have made in my adult life yet

Two rules, man: Stay away from my fuckin' percocets and do you have any fucking percocets, man?

Solid interview. Proud of SteveO for not interrupting

Ayyyye!!! Steve-O is on fire w the guests lately

Mike looks like that yellow angry Bird

Back when Jersey Shore first came out I watched it mainly because I actively hated pretty much everyone. But seeing Mikes growth into sobriety, I really like the guy. Good on him overcoming the addictions. Well done.

Steve O's podcast is like watching the super bowl with commercials

Kids will never know the magnitude of the Jersey shore … everyyyyyone was watching Thursday nights on MTV … it’s prob one of the last culture moving shows to be on cable

When Steve o speaks it makes my throat hurt

35lb a week? 🧢

Mike was The Situation but now he's The Inspiration!

He went from the villain to the hero. Battling drug addiction and owning all your mistakes is true growth and glory to God. He’s blessed with a beautiful family and he’s living his best life! So proud of him. And I hope he gets all the funfetti cake he wants!

You two are inspirational. Keep bringing the peace Steve!

Steve-O I love your podcasts man. I really related to this one big time other then not being a reality TV star everything else I can relate to. Over 8 years sober myself from IV heroin/meth, pills, booze, you name it. Prison 3 times, countless rehabs. Arrest cycle of 30 times. So watching your podcast w guys I grew up with since I am 39yr old now, its like a trip to watch, and makes me feel like I am in it with you all as well. So thanks for doing these, and keep up the good work. Respect.

Love seeing these two great , healed, grown men come together. 💖💖

Lol 😂 that episode when dude headbutts the wall thinking it was drywall but it wass solid concrete ☠️😂☠️😂 walking around with the neck brace

Mike was the first person to sell me Dilaudid 8 mg thank you, Mike

I never thought I'd say that I love Mike now and I'm so happy for him and how far he has come. Seasons 2, 3, 4, and 5 made me absolutely despise him. I got emotional when he talked about starting a rehab and traveling the world to save other people's lives. How can you not cheer this dude on?! Way to go, Sitch.

I have a weak spot for addicts. My sobriety date is 7/7/05. It's nothing that I ever did to get clean. It was all by the grace of God only. When the Almighty literally told me his was giving me a second chance, it was a blessing.

I loved the jersey shore. Grew up on it. I was a little younger than they were in the beginning. (About 19 or so) but I watched every episode. I'm an addict in active recovery for 7 1/2 yrs now and it's just so damn awesome to see Mike where he is today. What an incredible thing recovery is!

Broooo! This is the best 🙏🏽 I love these MTV legends & sober bros telling the story, such goodness to witness.

This was honestly one of the best interviews i've ever seen. What a pleasure to watch!

I didn’t even know Mike had a drug problem. Good stuff for coming out of it dude. Monmouth county represent Situation

Moms always call at the craziest times! I swear mothers have esp when their child is up to no good. This was cool I might have to finally go back and check out the show.

Loved this episode. Thank you Mike for sharing your story with us and thank you Steve-O for this episode. Thank you and God bless.

An amazing interview thank you Steve-o and the situation When is the DICO interview 😢

Mike has the best arc in the show and in real life. To hear a snippet of behind the scenes and prior to the show. With a show especially so watched, it's even more impressive that he married an incredible wife and got his life together with such an accomplishment of 9 years of sobriety. Congrats Mike.

This was such a great episode! I wish that Paramount+ would stream the new JS episodes bc I don't have cable, haha. But it is so great to see Mike doing so well. I love that he is trying to use his platform to make moves to help others, like people struggling with substance abuse disorder. That is so friggin amazing & we need more of that type of energy!

That time Snooki called sitch popeye 😆 🤣 😂

He made a reservation at the restaurant I was working at in Raleigh North Carolina. We were all excited but he never showed up. Bummer.

Things are really strange. I was asking my mom if she’s ever watched the situation completely bomb on the roast of Trump….then this shows up on my KZfaq. My phone listens to everything I say.

Love this conversation. Love the stories, the honesty. I wanted to hear more about his wife, and her journey by his side.

So happy to see this interview! Two amazing people in sobriety coming together. Read both of their books and I highly recommend!!

Love that smile when he mentions his 9 years of sobriety 47:52 Great ep

He’s now Mike “the inspiration” AND I NEVER THOT IN A MILLION YEARS, I’d be happy for this man ❤

This is so much better than I expected. Big respect to anyone that overcomes addiction.

From watching jersey shore back in the day when it started, it’s been pretty cool watching everyone grow up and become an adult with a family

Bros a trip But he definitely has charisma Can’t help but like & laugh with the dude He’s genuine

Been off heroin for 9 years now ... Don't miss the lifestyle

Im so proud of him and his sobriety. BLESSINGS MIKE..❤🎉. BLESSINGS on your journey with your family too thank you STEVE-O FOR THE PODCAST INTERVIEW ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I always wanted to see this , thanks for making it happen finally !! As someone currently starting the process of overcoming addiction I really admire you two. Thank you again

I joke with my gf all the time that aliens came to Earth and took the old situation and replaced it with this good version of himself lol. But in all seriousness, Im glad he turned his life around and seems like a genuine great dude. Keep going Mike!

It's cool when the guests facts check out unlike vanilla ice and carrot top😂

Thanks happy to see all 4 of you guys clean and sober keep grinding

Very good episode! Loved all of it. 6-7 years clean from Blue Birds and H myself. It's nice to hear hi profile people were going through the same💩 I was going through back then. Thanks Steve O

Scott would straight up overdose on a oxy 80🤣 no tolerance will be fucked up off 10 mg lmaooo

Fun guest ! Good choice , something different . Would be cool to maybe get someone from the Dudsons or CKY , just so see what they’re up to .

I grew up watching these guys and loved the situation!!! I myself had it bad with drugs and hearing this from you and Steve O makes me know I’ll be ok!!! Ive been sober for 10yrs!!!!! LOVE YOU GUYS

Congrats to all of you on your successes and sobriety! Love to you all! ❤️❤️❤️

I used to watch Jersey Shore growing up. I liked it, it was extra and entertaining. Mike was kinda crazy but I still remember that time he was boo’ed at the comedy roast. Felt sorry for the dude.

I swear this is Fred Armisen that did this interview as Mike lol

I am so inspired to see everyone who's turned their life around. Seriously you guys are amazing

Great episode today, thanks to Steve-O & Mike, and the rest of the crew that make these episodes happen.

Steve-o keep up the good work we love you brother 😎

The days where you could get Roxy’s for 5-10 for a 15 and 10-15 for a 30 were some good times.

What a great ep guys! I’m a JS watcher from the OG days so this really filled in so many blanks that now make so much more sense in terms of the sequence of events, I think it’s your best one yet. Congrats on all the combined years of sobriety & well done Mike, you look & sound great (side note: that haircut really suits you), I’m looking forward to buying the book, both Mike’s & Steve-O’s 🙌👏 Onwards & upwards! 🥳

Thanks mike for opening up like this these past what ten years ive seen you change your life it actually makes me very happy thanks brother

The Situation looks Like K D. Lang. 😂

500-600k on powder and Roxy’s is DREAM shit lmao. I gotta chill though 😪

I've been sober for around 10 years give or take, and Mike's transparency and honesty about what he went through, what a lot of people go through dealing with that specific substance and the crazy things that we would do to get it, and to not become sick. I think his total honesty, and trust me he was absolutely a hundred percent honest about everything he said when he was talking about that time period in his life. I lived the same thing, just a different state, but I resonated with literally everything he said. I'm so glad that he listened to that voice and those coincidences, and his loved ones and realized this is serious and I got to get it together or I'm not going to be here. And that's quite the reality check when you get to that point and you realize you are at absolute rock bottom and there's no going up easy again. It's going to be one hell of a ladder to climb, and I'm so proud of him for doing it and for all of the years that he has under his belt of sobriety. It is a badge of honor and he should wear it and be proud of it, I'm proud of him for it! And he has a wonderful wife that has stuck by him and supported him and loved him and went through the ups and downs and never gave up on him because she knew that wasn't him in that time in life. I think she knew there was someone inside that she knew was the real Mike, not the situation, not the famous Jersey shore guy, not the ripped abs guy. I really give him so much credit for making that decision in that moment and throwing it away and flushing it, which I will tell you probably was one of the hardest things even though he knew it was the right thing I bet it was incredibly difficult and he probably regretted it to a certain degree just because that's just how the brain works when you're in active addiction. But I'm so glad that he was strong enough to be able to do it and not go back to it and to get the help he needed immediately. So proud of you Mike!! Stay blessed and keep sharing your story for the younger generation, you save one person or you make a difference in just one person's life,then it was all worth it to help someone else not become the people that the drugs made us into. Much respect, great interview, I've also met Steve-O, he's a wonderful guy and I think this was the perfect person to have this conversation with. Well done gentleman!! Keep up the amazing work that you're doing on yourselves because I know myself it is a daily struggle and a daily choice to live the right way. It just goes to show how strong you really are, that people really are if they want something bad enough. Wishing you just all good things in life, everybody at that table, you're all amazing guys and you've changed Your lives completely and that's amazing and I myself am in awe of people who have that mental strength to work through it and continue to better themselves everyday. And to help better other people's lives. It takes a really special person to do those things so hats off to you gentleman!!👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻💪🏻 And the women that stand behind you as well, they also deserve major credit!!🙌🏻🫶🏻❤️ It takes a special person to weather the kind of storm that we will put our loved ones through when it comes to addiction. So I think that just goes to show what amazing wives and fiance's that you have and how much they truly love you and want the best for your life. ❤🫶🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

SteveO. This one was absolutely phenomenal bro ❤️

Ah shit. Steve-O has shore got a situation here... hache-chacha‼️

Bros leaving the steroids part out of the drug/drug dealing?😂 59:10 i stand corrected o7

I love Mikes story so much I can relate to a lot of what he went through & battled alone & thought that he was okay.. I can’t wait to see what he does & how he can help people more in the future

THE SNITCH-UATION

30-35 pounds of weed per week is a ton

Amazing. Happy for all of you - 27 year old in Northern VA!

Great interview! So impressed with how much he's grown and improved himself. Wishing him the best.

Liked the episode but he definitely is a bit too self centered for me. But I had to watch because I hated reality shows but out of boredom I started watching and got hooked. Watched it all back then. 😂 Hilarious to watch. Gotta give them that. But you gotta be self centered to be on those type of shows anyway. If everyone was super humble it would be boring, I get it. But still, respect for changing his life around. But yeah the sober is thing bringing it up a lot is something I heard someone mention. Steve O or a comedian maybe? They said that people shouldn't clap for soing what they should've done from the beginning. If anything you're a pos for getting addicted and then you expect us to congratulate you for doing the right thing everyone else did? 😂😂😂 Just a comedic point of view.

First?

(Comedian) Casey Rocket said "if you don't want me to take so many pills don't make em so small". If you made percocet the size of a hamburger I'd only eat two and then it's no thanks I'm full.

Definitely one of the best podcast episodes!! Laughed a lot and I liked the dynamic you all 4 had together. Bless you Mike, so proud!

I love that they just let Mike talk. He has great addiction knowledge and captivating stories. Well done.

Thank you for this I was having one of those days, this content helped me a lot. I appreciate you Mike for sharing your testimony it has inspired me to continue trying to be consistent with my sobriety.

I would’ve never thought this would be such a good interview. Everyone has a story man

My addictions went backwards. When I was young I ran around the methy crowd. and when I had gotten sober the first time and relapsed, I relapsed with crack cocaine and I thought “well this isn’t as bad as the stuff I used to be on”. 5 years clean ❤

I was about 13 when jersey shore came out it was one of my favorites at the time! Fist pumping, avoiding grenades at the club, sometimes taking one for the boys. What a time they had

Bunch of good souls! Great interview/podcast!

Cheers to the 4 sober homies ! Hope anyone struggling with addiction who see this find the help they need!

Love this episode ! I was a fan of situation before .. but will be fan for life now!

Sober LEGENDS, Amen to that, BRAVO gentleman from an old sober gal.. ✌️

This is such a great conversation and episode. Thank you!