Ryan Basham - #06
From Real Housewives to the Presidential Campaign: Surviving a "Rigged Script"
Political analyst Ryan Basham discusses addiction recovery and mental health after surviving the "Real Housewives" false realities of his high-functioning alcoholic mother.
Playing a part in a story you didn’t write is a recipe for burnout. Recorded at our studio on Broadway in Nashville, former Presidential campaign advisor and Out100 honoree Ryan Basham pulls back the curtain on a childhood that felt like a "rigged script" long before he stepped onto the national political stage. We explore the "forgotten cameras" of a home life where the public facade was perfect, but the private reality was breaking.
COREY WARREN - #05
Why "Success" Triggered My Relapse & The Truth About Parenting
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.
ANDI MARRIE TILLMAN- #04
Laughing to Keep from Crying: Faith Reconstruction with Andi Marie Tillman
If you grew up in a church where 'speaking in tongues' was a Tuesday night occurrence, you know that sometimes, you have to laugh to survive. In this episode, Andi Marie Tillman brings her viral character 'Aunt Pam' to the studio to roast our religious trauma before we sit down for a raw, honest conversation about what it means to heal through the dogma, not just run from it.
Andi Marie Tillman is a viral comedian, actor, and writer known for bringing the "Appalachian Gothic" aesthetic to the masses. Best known as the creator of Aunt Pam—the gum-smacking, tongue-speaking Southern auntie who has amassed millions of views on TikTok and Instagram—Andi uses satire to explore complex themes of religious trauma, regional identity, and mental health.
MICHAEL PASSONS (PT 2) - #03
Forced Out: The Day Avalon Came to My House - Michael Passons (part 2)
In this conclusion to our interview, Michael takes us inside the room on June 30, 2003, detailing the unannounced "intervention" at his home that erased him from the band he helped build. He opens up about the industry ultimatum - "get cured or get out" - and the reality of the "reparative therapy" sessions that failed to change who he was, but succeeded in breaking his spirit.
But the trauma is only half the story. This episode is a masterclass in survival and healing. Michael shares how he navigated the "dark night of the soul" after being muzzled by NDAs and management , how he deconstructed the narrative that he was "broken," and how he finally made peace with the "boy in the mirror."
MICHAEL PASSONS (PT 1) - #02
Michael Passons Breaks Silence: His Truth About Avalon, Christian Music & 20‑Year Return (Part 1)
Discover the untold story behind one of Christian music’s biggest voices. In his most in‑depth interview ever, Michael Passons, founding member of the GRAMMY‑nominated group Avalon, sits down with Patrick Custer to share the highs, lows and hidden battles that shaped his journey. From singing hymns as a toddler in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to being discovered by Sparrow Records and launching Avalon in 1995, Michael takes you behind the scenes of the group’s meteoric rise. Hear how hits like “Testify to Love,” now considered a gospel classic, nearly didn’t make the cut, and why the band’s ABBA‑inspired sound stood out in the CCM world.
ANNIE BOSKO - #01
Country Music's Annie Bosko Reveals Mental Health Struggles & Nashville Industry Realities
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.
From the host of Rooted Recovery Stories comes a new series where actors, musicians and influencers step out from under the lights to reveal their most human moments.
The Patrick Custer Show dives into everything from career highs to private struggles, with honest discussions about some of life’s most difficult experiences and the shame that keeps so many of us silent.
You’re going to hear how they navigated the storm, what helped, what didn’t and what life looks like on the other side!
Expect laughter as well as tears. One guest jokes that the hardest part of sobriety was realizing his therapist had a bigger TikTok following than he did.
Beneath the humor lies a simple truth: you’re not broken; you’re becoming. Each episode leaves you with a nugget of wisdom you can use right away.
Find community and hope each week with The Patrick Custer Show, debuting on 10.29.2025. Experience the challenges, transformation, adversity and recovery alongside guests as they share with their journey with us.