Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Dion is Neil Scott's special guest in this edition of RC2C. They discuss life, recovery, faith, and music. This is Dion's second visit to RC2C, the first was back in 2007, 18 years ago when RC2C was on terrestrial radio.

Dion's greatest hits include - Where or When, Teenager in Love, Runaround Sue, The Wanderer, Ruby Baby, Teenager in Love, Abraham, Martin & John, and many others.

Listen to the 2007 edited interview, which contains musical clips from his many hits, as well as stories about his music and his recovery https://soundcloud.com/neil-scott-176065967/edited-rc2c-show-2007-featuring-an-interview-with-dion

Here is a link to two of Dion's latest music videos

New York Minute https://youtu.be/KUcrSr8ctp0?si=AsNG-PmtKa34ufy3

Mama Said https://youtu.be/CgrS6st2vJI?si=VzNTn77Sp2nQlqGl

And be sure to check out the brand new book: Dion- The Rock 'n Roll Philosopher, Conversations on Life, Recovery, Faith and Music https://www.amazon.com/Dion-Rock-Roll-Philosopher-DiMucci/dp/1493088025

And finally - an interesting excerpt from Dion's audiobook, in which he describes an encounter with legendary music producer Phil Spector and how Dion's recovery played a big role in defusing a rough situation. https://soundcloud.com/neil-scott-176065967/story-from-dions-audio-book

RC2C host Neil Scott has an in-depth conversation about recovery with the co-author of DION: The Rock 'n Roll Philosopher. Adam talks openly about his recovery and his long-time relationship with Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame icon Dion Dimucci.

The podcast concludes with some inspirational thoughts on recovery from another Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer, Joe Walsh, from The Eagles

DION - The Rock 'n Roll Philosopher (Conversations on Life, Recovery, Faith and Music) https://www.amazon.com/Dion-Rock-Roll-Philosopher-DiMucci/dp/1493088025

RC2C host Neil Scott begins this podcast with a tribute to legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, who just celebrated his 49th sober birthday. Neil then visits with NY Times best-selling author JA Jance, whose character JP Beaumont is a former Seattle homicide detective, who dealt with his drinking by going into treatment in book 8. The new book 'Den of Iniquity' is book 26, and Beau is a grateful (fictional charachter) in long term recovery.

Although Judy is not in recovery, she spent years with a practicing alcoholic husband, who died from his disease. Judy wrote a poignant book of poetery - After the Fire - which has become a best seller. Judy Jance will read from that book, as well, in this podcast.

And the podcast concludes with some inspirational words about recovery from award-winning actress Ali McGraw.

RC2C host Neil Scott presents highlights from the 2024 King County Behavioral Health Legislative Forum, held at the Seattle Center. It features stories of recveroy as well as an optimistic outlook moving forward from elected officials

To see the full unedited forum, click on the following link!

https://youtu.be/1zXVg9J-mzU

The podcast ends with some wonderful words of recovery wisdom from Dick Van Dyke!

RC2C host Neil Scott is joined by Donna Chevrier, who will soon celebrate 25 years of miraculous recovery. She went from a black-out drunk to a proud professional, helping others to attain the joy of long-term recovery!

Her website is https://milestonesrecovery.com/

And we conclude the podcast with some wonderful thoughts about prayer from actress Julie Harris!

RC2C Host Neil Scott shares his conversation with Danette Gavis, a very successful woman entrepreneur - and a woman in long-term recovery. She chronicles her path over the last nine years.

There is a point in the interview where she talks about returning home after treatment. I mention a song that was written, produced, and recorded by singer/songwriter John Batdorf. Due to copyright reasons, we are not allowed to include music in podcasts, but I offer a link here, so you can hear this poignant song, titled 'Mama's Comin' Home Tonight'! https://youtu.be/iBCeVgViI7o?si=rVi3lAYzwdhQ0emx

This edition of 'Recovery - Coast to Coast' concludes with an inspirational message about self-pity from actress Ali McGraw, a woman in long-term recovery.

Neil Scott sits down with Diane Gradington on a recent Texas trip. She explains how her faith led her on a path to long-term recovery. It's quite a story,

And the great Lou Gossett Jr share some interesting reflection of recovery~!

RC2C host Neil Scott shares a conversation with Carol Cloud, director of the Addiction Counselor Traning School in Ho9uston, TX, plus one of her students, Naser Karimi, an Afghanistan immigrant who was an addiction counselor in Afghanistan and Iran.

Plus words of inspiration from actress Ali McGraw