The Patrick Custer Show

Patrick Custer
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The Nashville podcast. Celebrity stories of transformation and healing from mental health, trauma, addiction, and dysfunctional family systems. The Patrick Custer Show (TPCS) is an editorial interview podcast with public figures who've chosen to pull back the curtain on their journeys through some of life's toughest experiences: the shame that keeps so many of us silent, and how they were able to heal. Direct from the only place on Nashville's Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house. Expect laughter and tears in every episode as our courageous guests discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly: what worked, what didn't, and what life looks like now on the other side of their storms. The Patrick Custer Show exists to bring you connection and community, hope you can visualize, encouragement that motivates, and life experience that guides you toward a better life. You're not broken. You're becoming.

Episodes

  1. May 7

    Ty Herndon's Whole Truth: What Mattered Most, Hollywood Survival, Addiction & Faith

    For the first time, country music star Ty Herndon tells the full story behind his memoir What Mattered Most: a 21-year-old's hotel room in Hollywood that he kept silent about for nearly forty years, the New Year's morning in 2020 when his phone rang at 6:45 a.m., and the love he didn't think he'd live to write. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house. What did Ty Herndon spend nearly forty years unable to say out loud about a hotel room in Hollywood? How does a number-one country artist watch his career disappear in a single news cycle and not become bitter? What happened on the New Year's morning of 2020, when he had a handful of pills and his phone rang at 6:45 a.m.? And what made a country dad drive his transgender son 200 miles out of town and drop him off, only to lose him 24 hours later? We explore shame and silence, faith and identity, addiction and recovery, and the cost of carrying things alone. If you have ever felt like you had to hide something to survive, Ty opens up about the work of saying it out loud and what becomes possible on the other side. CONTENT NOTE: This episode discusses suicide attempt, sexual assault, and addiction. - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 - The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 - RAINN: 1-800-656-HOPE THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW: Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow Facebook: The Patrick Custer Show Apple Podcasts: LISTEN HERE Spotify: LISTEN HERE YouTube: @thepatrickcustershow Website: www.thepatrickcustershow.com PATRICK: Instagram: @thepatrickcuster TikTok: @thepatrickcuster Facebook: Patrick Custer YouTube: @thepatrickcuster Website: www.patrickcustermedia.com TY HERNDON: Instagram: @tyherndonofficial TikTok: @tyherndonofficial Facebook: @tyherndonofficial YouTube: @OfficialTyHerndon Website: www.tyherndon.com BOOKING AND PRESS: contact@patrickcustermedia.com COMMUNITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: GLAAD has been working for fair, accurate, and inclusive LGBTQ representation since 1985. Forty years of changing the stories that change the culture. Learn more: www.glaad.org

    1h 51m

  2. Feb 19

    Keesha Scott: Alcoholism vs Bingeing & Choosing Freedom at 51

    Guardian Recovery co-founder Keesha Scott on why the days you don't drink can be the trap that hides alcoholism, the fatal car accident at 20 that taught her alcohol worked, and choosing freedom at 51. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house. Keesha Scott is the co-founder of Guardian Recovery, a national behavioral health organization with 17 facilities and 800 employees, the host of the Cake for Dinner podcast, a certified parenting coach with a master's in psychology, and 23 years sober. In this episode she walks us through the fatal car accident at 20 that first showed her alcohol worked, the bathroom mirror moment that defined the rest of her drinking career, the cheating husband who left during her IVF pregnancy and came back at seven months pregnant, the relief mixed with grief when he died years later from active addiction, the Binger's Paradox that keeps high functioning alcoholics in denial, why she decided at 51 to finally put herself on the list, and the 20 stitches across her face she chose to show on camera rather than hide. In this conversation: why the days you don't drink can be the trap that hides alcoholism. The Binger's Paradox. The fatal car accident at 20 and the bathroom mirror that taught her alcohol worked. Single motherhood through IVF and the husband who cheated. The relief and grief of his death from addiction. Founding Guardian Recovery in 2008 with no money. Writing the book a decade after a Glennon Doyle moment. The 20 stitches across her face and the choice not to hide them. Patrick's closing line: it is never too late to start loving yourself. THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW: Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow Facebook: The Patrick Custer Show Apple Podcasts: LISTEN HERE Spotify: LISTEN HERE YouTube: @thepatrickcustershow Website: www.thepatrickcustershow.com PATRICK: Instagram: @thepatrickcuster TikTok: @thepatrickcuster Facebook: Patrick Custer YouTube: @thepatrickcuster Website: www.patrickcustermedia.com KEESHA SCOTT: Instagram: @keeshawscott TikTok: @keeshawscott YouTube: @CakeForDinnerPod Website: https://keeshascott.com Addiction Help Resources:Guardian Recovery: (888) 509-0591 http://www.guardianrecovery.com

    1h 6m

  3. Feb 5

    From Real Housewives to the Presidential Campaign: Ryan Basham on Surviving False Realities of a High-Functioning Alcoholic Mother

    Political analyst Ryan Basham discusses addiction recovery and mental health after surviving the "Real Housewives" false realities of his high-functioning alcoholic mother. Imagine finding out the cameras were never there! We're bringing you to the heart of Nashville, inside our studio on Broadway for an in-depth conversation with former Presidential campaign advisor and Out100 honoree Ryan Basham pulls back the curtain on a childhood that was a "rigged script" long before he stepped into the political arena. If you have spent your life playing a part in a story you didn’t write, this conversation is your permission to tear it up. You are not broken—you are becoming. Ryan’s mother was the ultimate high-functioning alcoholic paradox: the charismatic, community-leading PTA President who maintained a polished public image while losing her battle with a bottle every single night. In this fascinating deep-dive, Ryan recounts the "alternate reality" his family was forced to maintain—one where facts were rewritten daily to validate the disease of addiction and protect a public facade of "perfection". This episode explores the psychological gymnastics required in dysfunctional homes and the "invisible" toll of keeping a secret for twenty years. “People become attached to their burdens, sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.” — George Bernard Shaw This quote highlights the core "a-ha" moment: we often cling to familiar dysfunction even when it is drowning us . Whether you are navigating your own addiction or are the exhausted "peacekeeper" in a chaotic family script, there is enlightenment waiting. You have the power to stop being a character in someone else’s false reality. ━ ⏰ AUDIO CHAPTERS: 00:00 Life is Too Important to Take Seriously 01:25 Meet Ryan Basham: Out100 & Political Disruptor 04:30 Comedy as a Survival Skill 08:20 Hollywood Hills vs. Small Town Reality 11:05 The High-Functioning Alcoholic Mom Paradox 21:40 The Moment I Realized Mom was an Alcoholic 28:50 Surviving the Alternate Reality: Rewriting Facts 45:50 Shame vs. Accountability: The Mental Health Reframe 51:03 Lethal Love: Why Boundaries are Your "Air Hole" 54:15 Reclaiming Joy: The Ultimate Act of Defiance ━ 📌 TOP 3 TIPS FOR FAMILIES: Stop the Fact-Checking: You cannot cure someone else’s alternate reality. Shift energy to trusting your own internal truth .Prioritize Your "Air Hole": You cannot save someone from a storm if you are drowning alongside them. Support is not enabling .Reclaim Your Joy: Laughter is a biological survival mechanism and an act of defiance against a dysfunctional script . 📌 TOP 3 TIPS FOR THE "BECOMING" PROCESS: Dismantle Shame: Shame is a global attack on who you are; accountability is a focus on what you do .Embrace the Pivot: Your life doesn't have to follow the trajectory set by your trauma. Your most authentic self is found in the "becoming."Refuse to "Shrink to Fit": If your environment requires you to hide your truth, it is the wrong environment. Take up space . ━ 🛟 HELP RESOURCES: 👉 FOR INDIVIDUALS: - Addiction: · https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline · 1-800-622-4357 - Mental Health: · https://loveyourmindtoday.org 👉 HELP FOR FAMILIES: - Al-Anon Family Groups · https://al-anon.org - Smart Recovery Family Support · https://www.smartrecovery.org/family ━ Follow & Connect ✅ Ryan Basham (Official Guest Links) Instagram: @ryanbasham - https://www.instagram.com/ryanbasham TikTok: @ryanbasham - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanbasham YouTube: ⁨@RyanBasham⁩ Web: https://www.ryanbasham.com/ ✅ Patrick Custer (Official Host Links) Instagram: @thepatrickcuster - https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster TikTok: @thepatrickcuster - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcuster YouTube: ⁨@thepatrickcuster⁩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcusterr ✅ The Patrick Custer Show (Official Show Links) Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow - https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcustershow TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcustershow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatrickcustershoww YouTube: ⁨@ThePatrickCusterShow⁩ Website: https://www.thepatrickcustershow.com/ 🫵 You are not broken; you are becoming. Leave a review and let us know your biggest takeaway! ━ Primary Keywords: addiction recovery, mental health, Ryan Basham, high-functioning alcoholic mother, alcoholism in families, trauma-informed storytelling, childhood trauma recovery. Secondary Keywords: Real Housewives, Bravo TV fans, Andy Cohen, rigged script, NFL script meme, Super Bowl LX, Presidential campaign advisor, political analyst, stand-up comedy, Nashville Broadway studio, Out100, LGBTQ mental health, surviving gaslighting, alternate reality trauma, resilience and reinvention, system disruption.

    56 min

  4. Jan 22

    I Relapsed After 10 Years Sober. (Here's Why)

    Corey Warren had it all: money, a family, and 10 years sober. Then he drank one beer. In this episode, Corey joins Patrick Custer to dismantle the myth that you can "outgrow" addiction. We discuss the terrifying speed of his relapse—from one drink at a bar to blacking out daily in just 60 days—and the "successful failure" that nearly cost him his family. Corey reveals the specific moment that broke him: sitting on a luxury boat he bought to win his daughter’s affection, only to hear the six words that money couldn't fix. If you are chasing success to quiet your shame, or navigating the guilt of co-parenting, this conversation is the wake-up call you need. In this episode, we cover: The "10-Year Lie": Why long-term sobriety doesn't mean you're cured.The Boat Story: How trying to buy his daughter's love backfired.The "Radio Glitch": The unexplainable moment that forced Corey back into recovery."Work Sobriety": Why trading alcohol for 80-hour work weeks is just a different form of sickness.Parenting Through Guilt: How to stop performing for your kids and start connecting with them. Quotes from the episode: "I bought this boat to make my daughter love me. We were out there, sun shining, and she looked at me and said, 'Dad, I just really miss Mom.' It hit like a ton of bricks.""I didn't think I was an alcoholic anymore. I thought I was just a guy who used to drink too much. That lie cost me everything."Connect with Corey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarrenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@icoreywarrenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@icoreywarrenWebsite: https://www.coreywarren.com Connect with Patrick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatrickcuster/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepatrickcusterYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepatrickcuster CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The "Do It For Yourself" Lie 01:16 - Welcome to The Patrick Custer Show 05:20 - "If I Had Cancer, I'd Ask For Help" 11:26 - "Dad, I Need My Tablet": Parenting & Addiction 20:22 - The "Normal Drinker" Jealousy Trap 25:30 - Why You Shouldn't Get Sober "For Yourself" 38:36 - Relapse at 10 Years Sober: From One Beer to Blackouts 46:03 - The "Radio Glitch" (Did God Intervene?) 53:11 - "Work Sobriety": Replacing Vodka with Money 53:51 - The Boat Story: When Money Failed 01:04:17 - What's Next for Corey Warren 01:06:28 - Conclusion: You Are Not Alone Resources (HELP): If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health or addiction, help is available. You are not alone. Call or text 988 (USA) for confidential support. ABOUT THE GUEST: Corey Warren is a recovery advocate, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Rise Recovery Community, one of Michigan’s largest Medicaid-funded recovery housing programs. Known internationally for his viral storytelling and "Hook Point" media strategy, Corey has transformed his life from a convicted "Polite Bandit" facing armed robbery charges to a beacon of hope for millions. His mission is to disrupt the stigma of addiction by blending raw vulnerability with business acumen. Through his work with Hook Point and his "Straight Talk" school programs, Corey helps individuals identify the root causes of their struggles—often stemming from a need for external validation rather than the substance itself.

    1h 9m

  5. Jan 7

    Andi Marie Tillman: Aunt Pam, Sober Spins & Healing Through the Dogma

    Viral comedian Andi Marie Tillman brings Aunt Pam to TPCS to laugh through the dogma and dramatics so many of us grew up in, then sits down for an honest conversation on sobriety, vertigo, and the SNL audition. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house. Andi Marie Tillman is the Nashville based comedian, actor, and writer behind Aunt Pam, the gum smacking, tongue speaking Southern auntie who has racked up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. In this episode she walks us through the audition she nailed for Saturday Night Live while the room was literally spinning from a major vertigo episode, the heart condition that meant beta blockers were not an option, what real codependency recovery looks like, why she chose gratitude over regret about the year she lost, and the husband she calls "velvet, oak table." She also debuts a new character on the spot at Patrick's request. In this conversation: The Aunt Pam character and the speaking in tongues bit. Andi Marie's Saturday Night Live audition during a major vertigo episode. The heart condition that ruled out beta blockers. Codependency recovery and people pleasing in adulthood. Choosing gratitude over the year she thought she would have. The Victorian Woman character born live on the show. Who do we owe an explanation to? Nobody. Patrick's closing line: you are only one decision away from a completely different life. THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW: Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow Facebook: The Patrick Custer Show Apple Podcasts: LISTEN HERE Spotify: LISTEN HERE YouTube: @thepatrickcustershow Website: www.thepatrickcustershow.com PATRICK: Instagram: @thepatrickcuster TikTok: @thepatrickcuster Facebook: Patrick Custer YouTube: @thepatrickcuster Website: www.patrickcustermedia.com ANDI MARIE TILLMAN: Instagram: @andimarietillman TikTok: @andimariere Patreon: AndiMarie YouTube: @andimarietillman Merch - Website: https://linktr.ee/andimarie BOOKING AND PRESS: contact@patrickcustermedia.com

    59 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Michael Passons' Full Story (Pt 2): Forced Out of Avalon, Out of The Closet & Conversion Therapy

    For the first time, Michael Passons tells his full story: the day three Avalon bandmates ambushed him at his house and ended his career, the conversion therapy where his label sent him, and coming out. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house. What caused Michael Passons' twenty-year disappearance from music and the public eye? How does a founding member of the Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music group Avalon end up sent to conversion therapy by his own label? What happened at his house on June 30, 2003 when three bandmates showed up unannounced? And what made him break the NDA when his value and dignity outweighed his silence? We explore coming out, religious trauma, church hurt, deconstruction and reconstruction, and rebuilding faith without absolutes. If you have felt forced to choose between authenticity and community, Michael opens up about agency, reconciliation, and what it means to stop being ashamed. Content note: this episode discusses conversion therapy and religious rejection. The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386) offers 24/7 LGBTQ support. THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW Apple Podcasts: @thepatrickcustershow Spotify: @thepatrickcustershow YouTube: @thepatrickcustershow Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow Facebook: @thepatrickcustershoww Website: www.thepatrickcustershow.com PATRICK Instagram: @thepatrickcuster TikTok: @thepatrickcuster Facebook: @thepatrickcusterr YouTube: @thepatrickcuster MICHAEL Instagram: @michaelpassons TikTok: @themichaelpassons PRESENTED BY: Bright Horse Counseling. One of Nashville's most respected therapy practices. Click: https://www.talktobrighthorse.com Call: 615.637.7000

    1h 33m

  7. 12/12/2025

    Michael Passons Breaks Silence (Pt 1): His Truth About Avalon, Christian Music & 20‑Year Return

    For the first time ever, Michael Passons is breaking his silence on what really happened inside Avalon, the Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music (CCM) group and one of the industry's biggest voices. The founding member puts years of speculation to rest: the origin story, the fame, revolving bandmates, the American Music Award, and the weight he carried while thousands screamed his name instead of Jesus'. This is Nashville's podcast, The Patrick Custer Show: the only place on Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house. In Part 1, we trace the full arc of Avalon's origin through Michael's eyes: a musical childhood in Yazoo City, Mississippi, a seed planted by Jerry Clower at the Grand Ole Opry in 1977, the move to Nashville in 1990, the February 1995 showcase that birthed Avalon, the surprise phone call from Grant Cunningham at Sparrow Records, the first steps onto the Young Messiah Tour alongside Michael W. Smith and Sandy Patty, the making of Testify to Love, the American Music Award win over Jars of Clay and POD, and the quiet weight of hiding who he really was. In this episode, we explore themes of self discovery, spiritual evolution, and creative resilience. Whether you're listening on your favorite podcast platform or watching along on YouTube, if you love music, if you've ever struggled to live up to expectations, or if you're simply looking for encouragement, you won't want to miss this conversation. He opens up about hopes, regrets, and the power of trusting your own journey. Part 2 picks up where the secret comes into the light, and the aftermath that followed. THE PATRICK CUSTER SHOW Apple Podcasts: @thepatrickcustershow Spotify: @thepatrickcustershow YouTube: @thepatrickcustershow Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow Facebook: @thepatrickcustershoww Website: www.thepatrickcustershow.com PATRICK Instagram: @thepatrickcuster TikTok: @thepatrickcuster Facebook: @thepatrickcusterr YouTube: @thepatrickcuster MICHAEL Instagram: @michaelpassons TikTok: @themichaelpassons PRESENTED BY: Bright Horse Counseling. One of Nashville's most respected therapy practices. Click: https://www.talktobrighthorse.com Call: 615.637.7000

    53 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    Series Premier: Country Music's Annie Bosko Reveals Mental Health Struggles & Nashville Industry Realities

    THIS IS IT - The premiere of The Patrick Custer Show! We're kicking this podcast off with a conversation that is relatable for us all and hits the core of Patrick's mission: The journey of finding your voice—literally and metaphorically. Ever been told you’ll never get better? In this powerful debut episode, Patrick Custer and California Cowgirl Annie Bosko unpack her journey; from singing at her great‑grandmother’s funeral at five to fighting for her physical voice again after a devastating vocal injury and her inner voice for the power to fight back when business betrayal in the music industry machine tried to take her power and agency from her. You’ll hear how she hid her California roots in Nashville, fought perfectionism and depression, and learned to ask for help when everything fell apart. They dive into therapy, faith, and the gritty reality of being a woman in country music—and why Annie believes every “no” is just a “not yet”: We discuss how she turned her struggles into opportunities, leading to collaborations with legends like Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam & opening for Dolly Parton at Caesars Palace! So, grab your headphones and get ready for some entertaining stories, heartfelt moments, and a whole lot of inspiration! Show Highlights:Early performing roots: turning household surfaces into stages; singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” at her great‑grandmother’s funeral at five.Breakthrough moments: landing The Little Mermaid II soundtrack at 13; singing jingles and studio work; moving from California to Nashville.Country‑music identity: hiding her California background to fit in; eventually embracing her “California Cowgirl” roots.Voice loss & recovery: discovering a vascular lesion during a Broadway gig; enduring surgery, rehab and the pandemic.Therapy & mental health: learning to ask for help, dealing with perfectionism, and letting go of people‑pleasing.Rejection, patience & persistence: every “no” becomes a “not yet”—including later collaborations with Dwight Yoakam, Darius Rucker, Vince Gill and Dolly Parton.Boundaries & relationships: applying her grandmother’s “80% rule,” standing firm on family and faith values, and learning not to compromise her core beliefs. Are you ready to heal and grow? Start your journey with me by signing up at thepatrickcustershow.com 👈 for exclusive updates, resources and behind‑the‑scenes insights from each episode. It’s your invitation to experience “entertainment that heals,” where vulnerability becomes strength and hope is contagious. Please click Follow on this page so you never miss an episode (and help us continue to change lives) — I appreciate every single one of you for joining this community. Whether you’re here for your own growth or because someone you love shared this conversation, I’m grateful you’re listening and want to welcome you to The Patrick Custer Show family. Please pass this episode along to friends, family and anyone who might need a lift. When we open up about our struggles and triumphs, we remind each other that we’re not broken, we’re becoming. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for video versions of the show 👉 here. - Follow me on Instagram: @thepatrickcuster TikTok: @thepatrickcuster Facebook: @thepatrickcustershoww YouTube: @thepatrickcuster Follow Annie Bosko on Instagram: @anniebosko TikTok: @anniebosko Facebook: @annieboskomusic Website: www.anniebosko.com Follow The Patrick Custer Show Instagram: @thepatrickcustershow TikTok: @thepatrickcustershow Facebook: @thepatrickcustershoww Website: www.thepatrickcustershow.com - 🤝 Sponsor Spotlight – Bright Horse CounselingWe’d like to thank our episode sponsor Bright Horse Counseling, one of Nashville’s most respected therapy practices. Their clinicians specialize in trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, addiction, maternal mental health, couples work and more. Bright Horse blends embodiment, insight and research‑backed modalities like DBT, EMDR and trauma‑informed yoga. They offer secure telehealth anywhere in Tennessee and have a no‑nonsense relational style. Website: talktobrighthorse.comPhone: 615‑637‑7000Instagram Companies mentioned in this episode: Bright Horse CounselingLizzie HarriganBarbara WaltersCeline DionDisneyDarius RuckerAdeleDwight YoakamRaúl MaloAmy GrantToby KeithFaith HillKeith UrbanMichael BubléSam Smithspan class="ql-ui"...

    52 min
  • 8 Episodes

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The Nashville podcast. Celebrity stories of transformation and healing from mental health, trauma, addiction, and dysfunctional family systems. The Patrick Custer Show (TPCS) is an editorial interview podcast with public figures who've chosen to pull back the curtain on their journeys through some of life's toughest experiences: the shame that keeps so many of us silent, and how they were able to heal. Direct from the only place on Nashville's Broadway where shame gets bounced at the door and hope is always on the house. Expect laughter and tears in every episode as our courageous guests discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly: what worked, what didn't, and what life looks like now on the other side of their storms. The Patrick Custer Show exists to bring you connection and community, hope you can visualize, encouragement that motivates, and life experience that guides you toward a better life. You're not broken. You're becoming.

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  • Creator
    Patrick Custer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Patrick Custer
  • Show Website
    The Patrick Custer Show

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