Rerun - Patrick O'Neill

Rerun - Patrick O'Neill

From The Drunkalogues by Nick Morton: comedian, filmmaker, addict in recovery

June 11, 2025 · 1h 19m

About this episode

This episode features a powerful exploration of addiction through the life of Patrick O'Neil, a former bank robber turned teacher and substance abuse counselor.

I made this podcast just as the pandemic was starting to let up. What a joy it was to be back in the same room with a guest... even though most of my intervies now happen online regardless... Patrick O'Neil's new book "Anarchy at The Circle K" - chronicling his life as a tour manager for punk rock bands like The Dead Kennedys - is out now. He is also a teacher and a substance abuse counselor. But before all that -- he was a bank robber -- responsible for a series of hold ups in the bay area with a gang of guys known as the "Men In Black." This episode is such a powerful exploration of the slippery slope that is addiction as well as the capricious nature of grace. You can support this podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/thedrunkalogues

People in this episode

Host: Nick Morton

Guest: Patrick O'Neil

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • recovery
  • punk rock
  • personal stories
  • mental health

Keywords

  • addiction
  • recovery
  • punk rock
  • bank robber
  • substance abuse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Dead Kennedys, Men In Black

Books & works: Anarchy at The Circle K

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