Santos Expelled and DeSantis vs. Newsom, with Newt Gingrich, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino's Journey Through Jersey, Drugs, and Prison | Ep. 678
Dec 1, 2023
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Newt Gingrich to discuss the breaking news of Rep. George Santos being expelled from Congress. Then she is joined by Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino who talks about his journey through fame, drugs, and prison.
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino's early life involved experiences as a stripper and drug dealer.
Sorrentino discusses his cultural upbringing in Staten Island and New Jersey and the influence of mob connections.
The podcast explores the challenges faced by Sorrentino after his involvement in stripping was discovered by his family.
Sorrentino reveals his involvement in drug dealing, including the dynamics and precautions taken during transportation.
Deep dives
The Jersey Shore phenomenon and life before fame
The podcast discusses how the show Jersey Shore became a cultural phenomenon and the impact it had on popular culture. The main focus is on Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, one of the cast members, and his life before fame. It mentions his early endeavors as a stripper and drug dealer, providing some insights into those experiences.
Growing up in Staten Island and moving to New Jersey
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino talks about his background, being born in Staten Island and later moving to New Jersey. He highlights the similarities between the two regions and the cultural influences that shaped his upbringing, including connections to the mob.
Stripping and the impact on family
The podcast delves into Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino's foray into stripping and how it affected his relationship with his family. It mentions how his mother discovered his involvement in stripping, leading to a confrontation. The discussion touches on the challenges faced by Mike and the response from his parents.
Engaging in drug dealing
Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino reveals his involvement in drug dealing during his younger years, sharing some of the dynamics involved in this activity. He discusses connections he had in Brooklyn and Staten Island, how consignment worked, and the precautions taken during transportation to avoid police detection.
Getting involved in the drug trade
The speaker discusses getting involved in the drug trade during his college years, starting with selling marijuana and eventually moving on to cocaine and prescription pills. He talks about the initial temptation and the justification he used to resolve the morality of his actions.
The dangers of addiction and illicit drugs
The speaker reflects on the danger of addiction and the slippery slope of experimenting with various drugs. He shares a personal story about the devastating consequences of improperly laced drugs, recounting the tragic deaths of two teenage boys who unknowingly took a lethal substance. He highlights the prevalent nature of addiction and the alarming rise of drug-related deaths.
Recovery and turning his life around
The speaker describes his journey towards recovery, including going to rehab and the impact it had on his life. He also shares his experience on the reality TV show Jersey Shore and the immense fame and success that followed. Despite some setbacks and struggles, the speaker emphasizes the importance of accountability and making positive changes in his life, including getting married, becoming a father, and rekindling his career on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Newt Gingrich, author of "March to the Majority," to discuss the breaking news of Rep. George Santos being expelled from Congress, what precedent this sets in the House, Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom’s face-off during their "red state vs. blue state" debate, comparing the governors' performances in the debate and in each of their states, advice for DeSantis in the next GOP debate, why VP Kamala Harris is likely to be the nominee if President Joe Biden exits, Trump and the state of the GOP, and more. Then Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, author of "Reality Check,” joins to discuss how he was discovered for the television show “Jersey Shore," the heights of his fame and fortune, his risky behaviors during his career on MTV, how Jay Leno and Robert Downey, Jr. tried to help him when he was addicted to drugs, getting booed during the roast of Donald Trump, how Sorrentino ended up in prison, what happened when he crossed paths with Michael Cohen in jail, his comeback after prison and getting married and having kids, each of their experiences down the “Jersey Shore,” and more.