Podcast Episodes

Inside a Nitrous Oxide Addict’s Brutal Lifestyle After Being Paralyzed by the COVID Vaccine

Jessica nearly lost everything to addiction — including her life. While she struggled with various substances, it was nitrous oxide that almost killed her. Her true rock bottom came in an unexpected …

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Brooklyn's Drug Kingpin | From Prison at 16 to Building a Jewelry Empire

Nick lost his father at just 7 years old and was homeless soon after. By his early teens, he was selling drugs to survive—and at 16, he stabbed someone and was sentenced to Rikers Island. After reoff…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe "Tiger King" Exotic Drops BOMBSHELL About Trump Pardon… Tiger King 2 Coming?!

In this explosive prison phone call interview, Kevin Lanning connects with Joe Exotic, the notorious “Tiger King,” for a raw and unfiltered conversation straight from behind bars.

Joe shares a shockin…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside A Heroin Addict's BRUTAL Lifestyle

In this gripping episode of Rise Above, Kim shares the unfiltered truth about life as an IV heroin addict — from shooting up daily to selling heroin alongside her own mother. Caught in a generational…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Ex-GOOGLE Exec Who Stole Millions With John McAfee | Tech's Dark Side

Kyle Sandler was once hailed as the tech savior of a small Alabama town — a former Google executive launching a startup incubator with big promises. He raised millions, inspired dreams, and even clai…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Inside a College Football Player’s Tragic Injury That Left Him Paralyzed & His Unbelievable Comeback

Chris Norton’s life changed in an instant when a tackle during a college football game left him paralyzed. Doctors gave him just a 3% chance of regaining movement, but Chris refused to accept that fa…

Published on 9 months ago

I Am An Alcoholic | How I Knew I Had a Problem & Got Treatment for Alcoholism

On this episode of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, I sit down with Elizabeth Chance, who is approaching 19 years of sobriety. She opens up about the chaos of alcoholism, the breaking point that change…

Published on 9 months ago

I Was Childhood Friends With the 20th 9/11 Hijacker – The FBI Came for Me, Then I Became a Spy

What happens when the FBI believes you’re involved in one of the worst attacks in history? After 9/11, Khalid’s life took a shocking turn when he was interrogated and followed by federal agents—all b…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Overcoming Alcoholism | Inside An Addicts Brutal Lifestyle

Michael Chernow’s powerful story of overcoming alcoholism and transforming his life is nothing short of inspiring. From battling addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Michael shares his ra…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Former Rikers Island Chief Reveals the Mental Health Crisis Behind Bars & Its Deadly Consequences

Norman Seabrook, the once-powerful president of the Corrections Officers’ Union at Rikers Island, built a reputation as one of the most influential figures in the prison system—until it all came cras…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago