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PODCAST

I"ve Got A Problem

A humorous podcast about addiction. This podcast is for addicts, families and friends of addicts, and anyone and everyone else that wants to listen. The host, Forrest Shaw, is a comedian, writer, and addict. For addiction, laughter might not be the best medicine, but it"s better than electroshock therapy.

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All Episodes

56:57

When Addiction Is Really About Validation – Dan Duvall

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2026/02/17

Comedian Dan Duvall joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, and the underlying need for validation that fueled years of destructive behavior. They get into moving goalposts, "I'll quit tomorrow" thinking, addictive patterns beyond substances, and learning how to slow down and make intentional choices for the first time. It's raw, funny, and deeply honest — packed with real stories about denial, shame, creativity, gambling, codependency, and what it actually means to grow up and

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50:53

Living in Fantasy: Addiction, Money & Reality – Kelly...

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2026/02/10

Actor and comedian Kelly Ebsary joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, family systems, and the role fantasy plays in keeping destructive patterns alive. They get into growing up around alcohol, surviving trauma, compulsive behaviors around money and spending, and the slow process of learning boundaries, accountability, and self-trust. It's raw, funny, and deeply honest — packed with real stories about alcohol, denial, fantasy thinking, grief, financial chaos, creativity, and what

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58:00

Falling Off The Bar Stool and Finding Clarity – Tom...

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2026/02/03

Comedian Tom Rhodes joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, creativity, and the long road from excess to clarity. They get into growing up around alcohol, the romanticized "drunk artist" myth, dangerous party years, loss, grief, and the moment Tom finally saw himself clearly and decided to change. It's raw, thoughtful, and funny — packed with real stories about alcohol, denial, creativity, regret, love, and learning how much more is possible when you stop numbing out. 🎧 If you've

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55:19

When Addiction Feels Normal: Growing Up Around...

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2026/01/27

Comedian and actor Cort McCown joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, and growing up in an environment where chaos felt normal. They get into starting young, family dynamics, fear, the myth of the "drunk artist," and how addiction slowly became a way of coping rather than a choice. It's raw, funny, and packed with real stories about alcohol, denial, isolation, creativity, relationships, and learning how to live comfortably in your own skin without numbing out. 🎧 If you grew up

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16:10

Wants vs Needs

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2026/01/20

Forrest jumps on for a short solo episode to talk gambling, money, addiction, and the difference between what you want and what you actually need. Sparked by expensive dental work, he reflects on fantasy thinking, chasing jackpots, financial denial, and how addiction convinces you everything will be fixed "once this one thing works out." It's raw, funny, and honest — packed with real talk about gambling, money stress, aging, mental health, and learning to choose stability over ego. 🎧 If you've ever

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01:00:32

Disappearing for Days: When Addiction Feels Normal -...

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2026/01/13

Comedian Chad Anderson joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, cocaine, mental health, and the slow creep of chaos becoming normal. They get into small-town drinking culture, disappearing for entire weekends, using "I'm young" as an excuse, and the moments that finally forced him to confront how bad things had gotten. It's raw, funny, and packed with real stories about alcohol, cocaine, denial, broken trust, homelessness, terrifying situations, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life after

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01:12:37

Christmas Rock Bottom, Free Hot Dogs & Getting Sober...

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2026/01/06

Comedian J.F. Harris joins Forrest to talk addiction, alcohol, sobriety, mental health, and the Christmas Eve spiral that finally forced him to stop drinking. They get into drinking without an off-switch, idolizing the "drunk artist" myth, free hot dogs with every pitcher, and the moment he realized the life he was living wasn't the one he wanted. It's raw, hilarious, and packed with real stories about alcohol, denial, shame, family holidays, rebuilding self-worth, and learning how to show up for

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05:40

Holidays, Gratitude & the Dark Side of Addiction

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2025/12/23

Forrest closes out the year with a short solo episode reflecting on gratitude, the holidays, and what addiction can look like when it's left unchecked. He talks honestly about family damage, accountability, compassion, and the devastating consequences that addiction can have — regardless of money, fame, or resources. It's a raw, sincere message about staying vigilant, reaching out, helping others when you can, and remembering that recovery requires ownership, not excuses. 🎧 If the holidays bring up

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01:16:38

Why Addiction Happens & How the Brain Heals – Dr....

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2025/12/16

Dr. Suzette Glasner joins Forrest to break down the science of addiction — why some people get hooked and others don't, what actually happens in the brain during cravings, and how recovery rewires the circuits that chronic use destroys. They dig into genetics, trauma, dopamine, stress pathways, gambling triggers, access, professional athletes, and why the brain can heal more than most people think. It's raw, smart, and packed with real explanations about addiction, cravings, relapse risk, emotional

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01:03:27

Hurricanes, Hangovers & Hard Truths – Gwen Filosa

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2025/12/10

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and comedian Gwen Filosa joins Forrest to talk alcoholism, cocaine, recovery, identity, and the messy, hilarious reality of rebuilding your life when your mind refuses to shut up. They dive into New Orleans drinking culture, addiction in Key West, obsessive thinking, dating disasters, internalized homophobia, and what it actually feels like to stay sober one stubborn day at a time. It's honest, funny, and packed with real stories about booze, coke, self-doubt,

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21:04

Holiday Triggers, Food Addiction & Birthday Reflections

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2025/12/02

Forrest jumps in for a quick episode to talk about turning 53, holiday overwhelm, and why this time of year brings out every addiction trigger imaginable — drinking, gambling, emotional eating, family pressure, and old habits that sneak back in when you're not paying attention. He breaks down why the holidays hit so hard, how to build an exit plan before things get messy, and why sugar might actually be the most dangerous drug in your house. It's short, honest, and surprisingly funny for an episode

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49:46

On Stage & Out of Control — Kristin Key

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2025/11/25

Comedian Kristin Key joins Forrest to talk alcohol abuse, hidden struggles, recovery, mental health, and the moment she realized she couldn't joke her way out of it anymore. They get into "rock bottoms" that don't look dramatic from the outside, performing while impaired, concealing the truth from friends, and the strange mental gymnastics you do before finally admitting something isn't right. It's raw, funny, and full of real stories about denial, shame spirals, setbacks, and rebuilding a life that

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01:11:35

Sparkling Merlot & Rock Bottoms – with Hannah Veldhoen

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2025/11/18

Comedian Hannah Veldhoen joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, cocaine, recovery, mental health, and the brutally honest moment that pushed her into sobriety. They get into drinking culture, doing drugs to "feel cool," quitting for real, and why honesty is the only thing that actually works. It's raw, funny, and packed with real stories about alcohol, cocaine, relapse, AA, and rebuilding your life without numbing out. 🎧 If you're sober, sober-curious, or stuck in the cycle, this episode hits

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55:14

Relationships & Addiction – Justin Foster

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2025/11/11

This week, Forrest is joined by comedian Justin Foster to dive into the world of relationships and addiction — from how soon to tell someone you're in recovery, to the mental gymnastics of dating while sober. It's a raw, honest, and funny look at the intersection of love, sobriety, and self-awareness — packed with real stories, humor, and insights from two comedians who have seen it all. 🎧 If you've ever wondered how addiction impacts relationships, or just want to laugh through some

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46:58

I've Got A Problem - Ep. 36 - Solo #6 (Celebrities)

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2025/11/04

Episode 36 of the 'I've Got A Problem' podcast with Forrest Shaw. Forrest is all by his little self. Gambling, gambling, gambling. Forrest talks about Chauncey Billups, Kevin Hart, and all the piece of crap gambling apps.

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01:12:12

I've Got A Problem - Ep. 35 - Mike Glazer (Honesty)

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2025/10/28

Episode 35 of the 'I've Got A Problem' podcast with Forrest Shaw. Forrest and Mike Glazer discuss drinking ice cream, piercing your own penis, and impersonating the CIA. Find Mike Glazer : Under The Denver Airport : https://www.tiktok.com/@underthedenverairport IG : https://www.instagram.com/glazerboohoohoo/?hl=en TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@glazerjokes YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@Glazerboohoohoo

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01:07:23

I've Got A Problem - Ep. 34 - Brittany Lyseng (Reality)

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2025/10/21

Episode 34 of the 'I've Got A Problem' podcast with Forrest Shaw. Forrest and Brittany Lyseng discuss self-awareness, Bloody Mary (Caesar) to the rescue, and the "Butter Chicken Incident". Find Brittany Lyseng : Website : https://www.brittanylyseng.com/shows IG : https://www.instagram.com/brittanythecomedian/?hl=en TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@brittanylyseng

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01:17:56

I've Got A Problem - Ep. 33 - Des Bishop...

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2025/10/14

Episode 33 of the 'I've Got A Problem' podcast with Forrest Shaw. Forrest and Des Bishop talk about the nuance of sobriety, recovery language, and the inner saboteur. Find Des Bishop : Website : https://www.desbishop.net/ IG : https://www.instagram.com/desbishop TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@desbishop5 FB : https://www.facebook.com/desbishop

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01:00:59

I've Got A Problem - Ep. 32 - Blaise Markovich (Support)

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2025/10/07

Episode 32 of the 'I've Got A Problem' podcast with Forrest Shaw. Forrest and Blaise Markovich talk about public policy of addiction, the business of treatment addiciton, and brain stimulation. Plus, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl!

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01:20:46

I've Got A Problem - Ep. 31 - Jake Marin (Small Actions)

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2025/09/30

Episode 31 of the 'I've Got A Problem' podcast with Forrest Shaw. Forrest and Jake Marin talk about small actions, big changes, and Chumbawamba.

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