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My Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 10: Dynamic LifestyleJason slips back a bit in the timeline to open up about occurrences leading up to another life changing event.2025-07-2631 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 9: For>To (itious) Life lessons continually overlooked and ignored place Jason in a headspace that could prove detrimental to everything he’s trying to accomplish 2025-07-0528 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 8: LiquidationJason starts making exciting strides in life until life teaches him a lesson about trust leading him to find a new “Go To” in order to try and drown his sorrows.2025-06-1436 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 7: The Value in TraumaCurrent events inspire, and almost insist, that Jason step away from the timeline to address things that need to be said and addressed because it will take more than him alone to create change.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2025-05-3135 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 6: Crossed PathsA chance encounter of the worst type initiates the movement of life forward for Jason and his little family. Sometimes things happen for a reason and you dont always have to like the way its presented.2025-05-1734 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 5: The ComingThere is no amount of conditioning that could have prepared Jason for what happens next. Life, in all its splendor, moves along at a brisk pace - so ready or not, here he comes.2025-05-0327 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 4: Decisions, Decisions?Jason finds himself in a great place in life, while also executing a decade-old plan he forgot even still existed.2025-04-1233 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 3: AcclimationJason is starting to feel like a human again. Sober responsibilities, sober emotions and a sober lifestyle feel both amazing and foreign to him.2025-03-2933 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 2: I'm a Toys-R-Us kidAdulting? No thank you. Jason splits the difference between being an adult and holding on to his inner child while detoxing and planning for the future and what may come.2025-03-1539 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 1: The CartwheelHow many different ways can life flip you on your head? Jason's return home causes him to face an unexpected and undesirable juxtaposition.2025-03-0124 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasGet Ready for "Cup Runneth Over"Jason is back for the second chapter in his story. Get ready to hear about his road from recovery and the obstacles he faced along the way. 2025-02-2603 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 53: WithdrawalIs it the beginning of the end, or the end of the beginning? The long ride home proves to be a bit of both.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-12-2230 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 52: Juan for the RoadJason and Cindy feel like desert tumbleweeds with no end to their tumble in sight. Everything feels negatively normal as usual - that is, until blessings are bestowed from what looks and feels to be from out of thin air.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information.2024-12-0631 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 51: Trust Your Gut“Reality” make a surprise guest appearance in this episode, and good thing it does, because Jason needs a guest star of this magnitude right about now. Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2024-11-1931 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 50: A Lesson worth its Wait in GoldIn celebration of the 50th episode, Jason steps away from the timeline for a chance to share part of his journey as it is today and how the experiences and duration of this journey played a necessary roll in who he is today.2024-10-2534 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 49: CollectiveAs business between Ava and Jason begins to ramp up. Jason notices things about her circle of friends that have him questioning if he’s with the right group of people.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information.2024-09-2742 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 48: Herding CatsAs Jason and Cindy’s reality of feeling done with their Vegas lifestyle begins to take shape, there are new hurdles presenting themselves. Loose ends tidy up and some intense situations stand in the way of progress.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information.2024-09-0642 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 47: The WallWho would have ever thought having nowhere to be would lead Jason and Cindy to yet another “adventure”? Even sitting still proves to be problematic for the duo.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information.2024-08-2333 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 46: HerIt was always HER2024-08-0926 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 45: PivotalJason accepts the severity and reality of who he has become (and who he presumes he intends to be) with the most desperate personal decisions. Fortunately for him, Cindy clings to the memory of Jason’s worth before the dope and won’t stand for his current mindset.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-07-2640 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 44: Past Comes to CallJason never thought old agreements would actually come to fruition. When things begin to start looking up for he and Cindy, Jason’s past has provided a little side quest that he is not allowed to decline and this may just be the beginning of the end for him.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-07-1238 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 43: HeadspaceSeemingly out of options, and hungry to change the situation for he and Cindy, Jason quietly (and secretly) returns to Harbor Island in a move of selfless preservation. Unfortunately, the people he hopes will serve his interests have him second-guessing everyone’s motives. Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-06-2132 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 42: Better DuckIn several moments of processing and healing regarding what is possibly the scariest and most dangerous situation he has experienced to this point of the story, Jason speaks (from an in-the-moment POV) on something that has become most important. The gravity of his Las Vegas reality is proving to be very real with true to date implications on who he is today. Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-06-0736 min
ReThreading MadnessJason Fareas on Addiction and RecoveryJason Fareas on Addiction and RecoveryFrom his website, Jason describes himself as having an unstable childhood although he is very clear that he was a loved child by the adults in his life. He talks about the development of his addiction and then his involvement in the drug trade. On his podcast, he shares his "journey from addiction to recovery".Jason has his own podcast, My Madness METHod, where he provides a "weekly autobiography of a young man from Northern California’s Central Valley, and a look back on his participation and influence over the 1990s me...2024-06-011h 00My Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 41: Control - or the lack thereofIf life imitates art - then we are mid-stroke Picasso. Current-day life provides reflective surfaces looking back to homelessness and living on the edge of hopelessness. As reality begins to set in and slip away, Jason finds juxtaposition in his adult life to that of his old life in Vegas.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-05-2432 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 40: Falling in PlaceJason thinks his status will keep him on top even when he steps away for a break. The unfortunate reality of the dope game is there is always someone willing to fill in when the opportunity presents itself. He learns that status means nothing to addicts and what it costs is far more than he ever could have expectedFollow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-05-1024 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 39: Untouchable or Insulated?After the brush-up with local law enforcement, Jason begins to feel like he has Vegas wrapped around his finger. This leads to him taking things up a whole other level without any consideration to the consequences.2024-04-2641 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 38: Six DegreesWhile the reality of law enforcement closing in appears front and center, Jason finds a connection to what should be viewed as an adversary. Who you may wonder? Give a listen! It’s no one you would ever expectFollow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-04-1233 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 37: Too Dumb to RunNot all advice is good advice. Not all role models are meant to be such. This goes double for a person in the perils of addiction who exhibits personality disorders and the emotional intelligence of a crocodile. Jason, once again sticking to the rules, re-establishes his station in a new part of town.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-04-0633 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 36: Up Close and PersonalNever knowing what’s around the next corner, or who will or won’t be there when that corner is turned, Hiro instills some dark advice on Jason. Looking back, this advice was more of a life lesson than face value suggests.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-03-2937 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 35: My HiroUnderstanding one’s station in life is an important perspective to have, and in this episode, Jason is shown such perspective. But does he recognize the gravity of his experience?Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-03-1531 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 34: LowLifeLife was not completely full of trouble and regret. In this episode, Jason reminisces about some of the “good times”. And how reflection on being presented with life-changing opportunities, to no avail, provided insight and clarity as to who and what he is.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-03-0824 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 33: Act "as if"The adherents of great advice applied to not so great circumstances escalates Jason’s status in the Vegas dope game - and he never even noticed.Having never taken a moment to consider his current station and always approaching life for the good time aligns him with like figures.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-02-2328 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 32: The Lost BoyzReality hits Jason as he digs into the whereabouts of folks from his past. Business in Vegas is doing quite well, and he discovers a loophole in the new rules provided by Dolli that lead to a whole new revenue stream.2024-02-0926 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 31: IslandersBusiness is good on the south side of Las Vegas. Jason has set a tone but is required to learn the rules of the new table. Some folks emerge who not only help escalate his game but also provide permissions that come with new regulations.2024-02-0228 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 30: AssimilationAfter setting up shop (once again) with new friends, Jason and Cindy return to Harbor Island and immerse themselves within a whole new world that is Sin City.2024-01-1932 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 29: Eye of the StormHere they go again. Jason and Cindy find themselves back to old ways in what was supposed to be a new start in Las Vegas. In the wake of new friendships, the “Jefe” version of Jay finds he is well-suited for this environment.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2024-01-1229 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 28: Solving for wh”Y”An introspect into the importance of asking why by way of exploring why Jason even began this podcast and how the simple question, in his opinion, is THE answer.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.Listen to Jason on the following podcasts: Garry Talks with Garry Kelly and Sad Times with Kevin Crispin2024-01-0525 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 27: Room to BreatheChaos continues to escalate in Northern California and appears nothing is going to let up. Jason and Cindy feel like a change is needed, and a fresh start.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.Listen to Jason on the following podcasts: Garry Talks with Garry Kelly and Sad Times with Kevin Crispin2023-12-2240 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 26: AfterThe amount of anger and betrayal running through Jason’s veins causes an alter ego to emerge; replacing love and laughter with acts of vengeance.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2023-12-1530 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 25: Off a CliffWhile Jason is taking a shot at sobriety up at his Uncle’s home, a vindictive “ex” unloads a secret that leaves him feeling alone, broken, and angry - the type of anger that clouds decisions and restraint.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.comVisit eight19product.com for more information on Jason, Madness METH-od merchandise, and more.2023-12-0131 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 24: Civic DutyJason looks back fondly on a character throughout his story that has never truly been discussed; his girlfriend’s 1995 Honda Civic that he tricked out during his peak in the dope game.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-11-2436 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 23: It’s Cold Out ThereJason is forced to vacate the apartment. He and Cindy are now homeless around the Central Valley. New characters enter the picture, misrepresenting allegiances and shining a light on the speed of their demise.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-11-1032 min
Garry Talks#74 Fleeing Las Vegas - Business BytesThis week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Jason Fareas, the creator of "My Madness Method" podcast. Jason shares his journey from addiction to recovery, his unstable childhood, and his involvement in the drug trade. His situation took a turn for the worse when he moved to Las Vegas to escape his troubles. He encountered violence, including being shot at, and got involved in brokering deals between criminal organisations. He reveals that he started his podcast to provide relatable recovery stories. Jason also discusses his discovery of a sister through a DNA test, his experiences in the...2023-11-1034 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 22: MousecatchersJason’s addiction hits a new low and is introduced to a whole new group of addicts from a part of the dope game never previously experienced - doing whatever they can to survive and stay high.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-11-0334 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 21: Fraudulent BehaviorsOld friends return to Jason’s life as he scrapes by with the hustles he has adopted in order to feed his addiction while trying to help others make money as well.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-10-2036 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 20: The Fall BeyondJason is forced to move with Cindy and Eric back to Manteca, where the madness all began. He finds himself up to old tactics to get by while being riddled with betrayal that even a message from beyond couldn’t stop.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-10-1334 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 19: Ranch HandsAs the “Ranch” heats up, Jason moves out of the area and lets the people working for him handle the day-to-day operations.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-10-0627 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 18: Follow the LeaderJason expands his team, and learns to maintain his situation with Weston Ranch, Bear and the Family, and not to mention the competition.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-09-2927 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 17: The Business ModelJason begins building his own family from his own vision within the Weston Ranch neighborhood of Stockton to generate revenue and build respect from Bear and the elders.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-09-2224 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 16: The Grown-Ups TableAs Jason’s meetings at the compound continue, the leaders remind him why he was brought to this level in the first place, and now it’s his responsibility to produce.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-09-1522 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 15: Compound InterestsAfter Jaime’s arrest, Jason convinces Bear a discussion must be had to figure out why and how law enforcement is coming after them all at once.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-09-0124 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 14: Ride or DieJason is exposed to the other dealings going on with Bear and his family. After running things non-stop, he and his friends decide they need to take a vacation and head out of town to take a break and reset.Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-08-2533 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 13: A Rose by Any Other NameJason reflects on his foundation and how his grandmother, Rose, was a constant driving force when he would struggle to to stay in the light and how she remains his conscious to this day. Follow us on Instagram at @mymadnessmethodContact Jason via email at Mymadnessmethod819@gmail.com2023-08-1821 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 12: JustJason takes this time to step back and focus on the purpose for telling his story, how his actions impacted those he loves, and the struggles he still deals with today. 2023-08-1121 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 11: Black WidowJason has a gut feeling things are not right with the hustle Chris has going on. Things begin to look like they’re turning violent, and Jason chooses to arm himself in order to protect his friends.2023-08-0423 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 10: PromotionNow back in NorCal and in full swing Jay walks us through his path from consumer to dealer to manufacturer of methamphetamine.2023-07-2129 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 9: HomecomingJason and his girlfriend return home from Phoenix to help with damage control since the arrest of their friend, Chris. Upon their return, they discover how much things have changed and how much more dangerous the dope game has become for their friends.2023-07-1429 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 8: “I Don’t Think You’re Down”Despite the severe consequences Jason and his friends experienced during their venture into the dope game, things were not always bad. In this episode, Jason reflects on some of the fun and crazy times he and his friends had growing up in NorCal, but also how that demeanor led them into the path of the dope game.2023-06-3023 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 7: crAZyJason and his girlfriend escape to Arizona to start a new life, but the demons he was trying to escape reappear in new friends and new circumstances.2023-06-2329 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 6: Writing on the WallJason comes to grips with the manipulation he’s caused, the tensions between the team, and the need to escape. Only when he tries, the demons he tried to run from come back with a vengeance.2023-06-0935 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 5: Behind the 8-BallTension begins to rise in the dope game, and Jason describes the emotional suit of armor he built for himself that ultimately affected his mental health.2023-05-1924 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 4: There are RulesThere are rules – rules in life, rules in nature, and rules in an industry that lives outside the rules. In this episode, Jason recollects on the rules he lived by in the dope game, which ones his team kept in line, and which ones were broken. He looks back on how these rules also impacted his moral compass at that present moment, and also the events where broken rules began to change who he was and his outlook on life.2023-04-2826 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 3: Throw-AwayJason takes a break from the story to explain how past relationships with friends, family, and dating impacted his choices venturing into the dope game. And what lessons he took from them looking back.2023-04-2120 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 2: RosebudBusiness gets bigger, stakes get higher, and friendships fade away. Jason dives into more details about how the lifestyle quickly consumed his group’s lives and the consequences faced along the way.2023-04-1421 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasEpisode 1: Happy DazeJason looks back on his life throughout the Central Valley of California, how crystal meth became the drug of choice amongst himself and his friends, and how it was only the beginning toward a downward spiral of madness and mayhem.2023-04-0625 minMy Madness METHod with Jason FareasWelcome to the MadnessJoin Jason Fareas on a ride through his first-person plunge into the dark realities of drug abuse and unchecked mental illness as he finds his calling and path to finding redemption.B0KvR1iFGVAURCVAQFR42023-04-0603 min