Episode #1376
Artie Lange
Books mentioned
Too Fat to Fish
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Artie Lange reflects on his history of addiction to cocaine and heroin, compulsive gambling, incarceration, and ongoing recovery through treatment, exercise, and work. The conversation also explores his books and audiobooks, the value of preserving unfiltered conversations, and stories about Norm Macdonald, Chris Farley, Howard Stern, and other peers.
What they talked about
- Nine months clean and being present
- First drug use at age 11 in 1979
- Attempted bank robbery at 17
- Gambling addiction and betting mistakes
- Heroin addiction and withdrawal experience
- Losing $145,000 in one weekend
- Writing books and audiobook mishaps
- Comedian stories: Mitch Hedberg, Norm Macdonald, Chris Farley
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