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I've Got A Problem

I've Got A Problem

Written by: Forrest Shaw
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 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.2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • One Year Later: Gambling, Weight Loss & Starting Over – Forrest Shaw

    One Year Later: Gambling, Weight Loss & Starting Over – Forrest Shaw
    Mar 3 2026
    Forrest marks one year of the podcast with a solo episode about gambling, relapse cycles, weight loss, and what real progress actually looks like. He reflects on 52 weeks of recording, losing 88 pounds, rebuilding his life again, the exhaustion of lying during addiction, and why staying connected keeps him out of the cave. It's honest, reflective, and funny — packed with real talk about gambling, shame, productivity, denial, childhood patterns, comedy, and the relief of not having to hide anymore. 🎧 If you're rebuilding, starting over (again), or trying to claw your way out of isolation, this episode hits hard and still makes you laugh. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps: 00:00 – 52 Episodes Later 01:50 – Looking at Old Footage 04:15 – Not Seeing Yourself Clearly 06:30 – Why I Started This Podcast 09:05 – Two-Thirds Stay Clean? 12:10 – In and Out of Gambling 14:45 – 88 Pounds Down 17:00 – The Exhaustion of Lying 19:20 – Living in the Cave 22:00 – Childhood Gambling Memories 25:40 – Conservative vs Reckless Kids 29:10 – 40+ Years of Gambling 32:30 – Being of Service 35:10 – Gratitude & Growth 38:40 – Crisis Resources & Final Thoughts
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    18 mins
  • When Addiction Feels Fun… Until It Isn't – Al Jackson

    When Addiction Feels Fun… Until It Isn't – Al Jackson
    Feb 24 2026
    Comedian and TV host Al Jackson joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, memory loss, mental health, and the long tail of consequences that show up years later. They get into being young and reckless, the "it's still fun" lie, friends who stopped early, identity wrapped around partying, and how addiction mirrors everything from gambling to political cult thinking. It's raw, funny, and reflective — packed with real stories about drinking, denial, aging, regret, nostalgia, social media addiction, and learning how to live without numbing out. 🎧 If you've ever looked back at your 20s and thought "that was fun"… but also paid for it later, this episode hits hard and still makes you laugh. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:25 – Growing Older, Drinking Harder 04:50 – Why Some People Quit at 18 07:30 – Paying for DUIs Years Later 09:05 – "It Was Fun Back Then" 11:00 – Damage You Can't Undo 13:10 – Gambling vs Drinking 15:30 – Not Remembering Your Life 18:15 – Getting Pulled Over at LAX 21:40 – Comedy Clubs & Old Stories 23:25 – Addiction and Political Cults 26:00 – Losing Family Over Beliefs 28:45 – Social Media Addiction 31:10 – Mental Health & What Americans Believe 36:20 – Vaccines, Rage & Generations 42:00 – Helping Friends Get Sober 49:10 – Being of Service & Identity 🎙️ Find Al Jackson : ▶️ YouTube: @FriendsfromWorkshow https://www.youtube.com/@friendsfromworkshow ▶️ YouTube: AlJackson https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5H_JfxlfKzuy0SJtAEMGXQ 📸 Instagram: aljacksonig https://www.instagram.com/aljacksonig/?hl=en
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    57 mins
  • When Addiction Is Really About Validation – Dan Duvall

    When Addiction Is Really About Validation – Dan Duvall
    Feb 17 2026
    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 participate in your own life without numbing out. 🎧 If you've ever chased approval, justified bad decisions, or felt stuck repeating the same patterns — this episode hits hard and still makes you laugh. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Meet Dan Duvall 01:02 – "What's Your Problem?" 03:30 – Moving the Goalposts 05:21 – When One Thing Takes Over 06:56 – Shame, Identity & Early Recovery 08:45 – Not Owing Anyone an Explanation 10:50 – Addiction Beyond Substances 13:00 – Gambling Everywhere Now 15:34 – Losing Track of Money 18:08 – Everything Has a Price Tag 21:45 – Watching Others as Motivation 24:40 – Addiction Is the Brain 26:50 – Work, Exercise & Obsession 29:38 – The Real Problem Beneath It All 34:27 – Helping Others Helps You 39:32 – "I'll Quit Tomorrow" Thinking 46:21 – One Word for Addiction / One for Recovery 🎙️ Find Dan Duvall : ▶️ YouTube: @danduvallcomedy https://www.youtube.com/@DanDuvallComedy 📸 Instagram: @danduvallcomedy https://www.instagram.com/danduvallcomedy/ 👉 FB : @danduvallcomedy https://www.facebook.com/DanDuvallComedy/
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    57 mins
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