Ryan Dusick, original drummer of Maroon 5, joins Ralph Sutton and James Mattern and they discuss what each of them would rate themselves on looks, Ryan Dusick's supportive parents giving him a drumset as a child, the creation of Kara's Flowers and the origin of the band name, how that band evolved into Maroon 5, beginning of stress manifesting as a shoulder issue, Ryan Dusick temporarily leaving the band, discovering that he was becoming an alcoholic, getting therapy and going through recovery, becoming a mental health advocate, Ryan Dusick's book Harder To Breathe, meeting Jimmy Page, advice for the listeners, Ryan Dusick's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much more!

(Air Date: May 3rd, 2023)

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