Phil "Wildcard" Andrade: Spitting Truth After Rock Bottom | The Hopeaholics Podcast #264

Phil "Wildcard" Andrade: Spitting Truth After Rock Bottom | The Hopeaholics Podcast #264 Phil Andrade, known as Wildcard, for a raw and inspiring conversation about his journey from addiction to artistic triumph! A rapper and filmmaker with a 20-year career, Phil shares how his love for music was ignited by influences like Oingo Boingo, Black Sabbath, and Guns N’ Roses, shaped by his creative upbringing and his grandfather’s encouragement to write poetry and stories. From his turbulent teens, marked by anger, expulsion from school, and a national TV appearance as an alcoholic at 16, to his struggles with paranoia and addiction in the LA rap scene and Spokane, Washington, Phil’s story is one of grit and redemption. He recounts haunting moments, like picking up the “Suicide King” card in a trap house, which became a symbol of his past life, and how sobriety has unlocked a new level of creativity, with monthly singles and music videos that inspire others to stay clean. Phil also opens up about the profound impact of his music, with fans crediting him for their own sobriety journeys, and his mission to honor loved ones lost to addiction, like Kim, whose name lives on in his work. Packed with humor, heart, and real talk about recovery, this episode explores the power of following your intuition, taking action on dreams, and creating your own reality. #TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics  Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don"t forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics  https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch:  https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction.  Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com  Timestamps: 00:01:57 - Explanation of Nickname Wild Card 00:04:17 - Connection with Ricky Mars and LA Rap Scene 00:04:32 - Moving to Spokane and Life There 00:05:09 - Loving Spokane and Music Acceptance 00:09:10 - Longevity in Music Career 00:09:13 - Falling in Love with Music and Early Influences 00:10:17 - Sent to Boys Home and National TV Appearance 00:10:52 - Family Background and Anger Issues 00:13:26 - Early Addiction to Alcohol and Progression 00:45:40 - Impact of Music on Sobriety Journeys 00:46:16 - Message Through Art and Following Dreams