Episode 31: Eric HahnEpisode 31: Eric Hahn
The Drunkalogues
Eric Hahn is a stand up comedian who grew up in a steel town in Ohio where he started drinking at age 12. He narrowly escaped a career as a butcher before finding his way to Los Angeles via a lucrative career in the restaurant business...
1:03:28•20 Nov 2019
Eric Hahn's Comedy-Fueled Path from Addiction to Sobriety
“It's amazing to go through that and come out on the other side of it.”
Growing up in a steel town in Ohio, Eric Hahn started drinking at just 12 years old. Fast forward to today, and he's a stand-up comedian with a story that's both hilarious and heart-wrenching. In this episode of 'The Drunkalogues', host Nick Morton sits down with Eric to chat about his journey from addiction to recovery, sprinkled with a generous dose of humor. Eric’s path wasn’t straightforward.
He narrowly avoided a career as a butcher and instead found himself in the restaurant business. But life took another turn when his employers stumbled upon his first stand-up set on YouTube. From there, Eric's life took a comedic twist that would change everything. Eric doesn't hold back as he shares what it was like coming of age as a gay man in the Midwest. His tales are frank, funny, and full of insights that make you laugh and think.
The episode dives into how humor has played a crucial role in his recovery journey, offering a fresh perspective on the often heavy topic of addiction. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Eric’s story is sure to entertain and inspire. Tune in for an episode that perfectly blends comedy with the sobering realities of overcoming addiction.
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