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Get a Grip Podcast

Louis Essig, Aaron Garnes

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led recovery podcast centered on candid first-person stories of addiction, alcoholism, relapse, trauma, incarceration, and rebuilding a life in sobriety. Agencies could credibly pitch people with compelling recovery journeys, addiction-recovery advocates, and professionals who work directly with people overcoming substance use; booking difficulty is likely low because the show primarily prioritizes accessible lived experience over celebrity prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 237

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 37.7k subscribers

Instagram: 36.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

getagrippodcast614@gmail.com

essig.louis@gmail.com

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Host

Louis Essig - Louis Essig is a podcast host in recovery from addiction and alcoholism who shares personal experiences involving substance use, incarceration, and mental health.

Aaron Garnes - Aaron Garnes is a podcast host in recovery from addiction and alcoholism who shares personal experiences involving substance use, incarceration, and mental health.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
A candid, first-person recovery story involving addiction, alcoholism, relapse, trauma, incarceration, homelessness, overdose, serious consequences, or long-term sobriety. Recovery advocates and professionals with direct experience helping people overcome substance use are also relevant.
Required Achievements:  
Overcoming significant substance-use and recovery challenges, Maintaining sobriety or making meaningful progress in recovery, Surviving major personal, legal, family, or health consequences related to addiction, Helping others through recovery support or addiction services

Recent Guest Discussions

Chris Cole - Escalation From Alcohol And Prescription Drugs To Cocaine, Crack, Fentanyl, And Other Substances; Relapse, Overdose, Treatment, Fatherhood, And Recovery.

Jason Baer - Childhood Trauma, Alcohol And Crack Addiction, Spending, Crime, International Drug Use, Work, And The Path Into Recovery.

Cory Baton - Childhood Trauma, Crack And Heroin Addiction, Oxycontin Use, Relapse, Serious Medical Complications, Homelessness, And Sobriety.

Dave Marcus - Early Substance Exposure, Drug Dealing, Heroin Addiction, Homelessness, Psychosis, Family Consequences, Jail, Detox, And Recovery.

Tom McDonald - Decades Of Alcohol Use, Crack Addiction, Eight Duis, Prison, Rebuilding A Relationship With His Daughter, Treatment Access, And Helping Others In Recovery.

Recent Topics

Health, Addiction Recovery, Sobriety, Relapse, Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Get a Grip Podcast
:

How My Meth & Fentanyl Addiction Turned Me Into a Professional Booster… & Landed Me in Prison | Ep 228

October 25, 2026

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes sit down with Alana Hissong for a wild, unfiltered conversation about addiction, crime, prison, fentanyl, and recovery. From getting a DUI at 17 to building a shoplifting operation and facing years behind bars, Alana's story is filled with shocking twists and hard lessons.Alana opens up about dropping out of high school, blacking out at a young age, and developing addictions to cocaine, methamphetamine, and Adderall while rai...

I Started Using Bath Salts First... Then Meth & Heroin Took Over My Life | Ep 227

October 23, 2026

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with Justin Reynolds for a raw and powerful conversation about childhood drug use, methamphetamine, heroin addiction, overdoses, faith, and the fight to rebuild a life after addiction. Justin shares how his struggles began at a young age and how what started as experimentation eventually spiraled into a dangerous cycle that nearly cost him everything.Justin opens up about using bath salts as a kid while playing Call of Duty, eventua...

I Grew Up With IV Drug-Addicted Parents… Then Fentanyl Took Over My Life | Ep 226

October 21, 2026

In this episode of Get a Grip Podcast, Louis Essig sits down with Sahara Tomlin for a raw and eye-opening conversation about growing up around addiction, fentanyl, family struggles, drug dealing, and the difficult road to recovery. Sahara shares what it was like being raised by parents who were IV drug users and how addiction became part of her life long before she understood just how dangerous it could be.Sahara opens up about becoming addicted to fentanyl pills after believing she was takin...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Get a Grip Podcast?

Get a Grip Podcast is hosted by Louis Essig and Aaron Garnes. Its publicly listed emails are getagrippodcast614@gmail.com and essig.louis@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Get a Grip Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Get a Grip Podcast: getagrippodcast614@gmail.com and essig.louis@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Get a Grip Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Get a Grip Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Get a Grip Podcast?

Get a Grip Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A candid, first-person recovery story involving addiction, alcoholism, relapse, trauma, incarceration, homelessness, overdose, serious consequences, or long-term sobriety. Recovery advocates and professionals with direct experience helping people overcome substance use are also relevant. Common among recent guests: Overcoming significant substance-use and recovery challenges; Maintaining sobriety or making meaningful progress in recovery; Surviving major personal, legal, family, or health consequences related to addiction. Recent guests include Chris Cole, Jason Baer, and Cory Baton.

How hard is it to get booked on Get a Grip Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Get a Grip Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Addiction Recovery, Sobriety, Relapse, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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essig.louis@gmail.com

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