Episode Three Hundred Twenty Nine

Episode Three Hundred Twenty Nine

What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Episode 329 of Bob Forrest’s Don’t Die Podcast throws you straight into that question with zero fluff and plenty of swearing, kids’ interruptions, and hard-earned sobriety. Bob and co-host Chuk jump back on the mic after a long gap, catching up on a chaotic mix of war headlines, parenting dramas, social media lawsuits and 30-year sober milestones. The tone is loose and funny, but the themes cut deep.

They talk about delayed gratification in a tech-obsessed generation, calling out the idea that phones and platforms are entirely to blame for kids’ behaviour. As Chuk says, people are “problem-complaining‑oriented” instead of solution‑focused. Personal responsibility is a big thread here.

Bob rails against a culture of lawsuits and victimhood, contrasting it with what he’s learned in recovery: “Life is shit and it's up to you to fucking make the best of it.” That blunt line sums up the episode’s core message for anyone wrestling with addiction, resentment or just life being unfair. A big section centres on forgiveness versus grievance.

Bob shares how years of bitterness towards a crucial person in his life finally eased when he followed Al‑Anon direction, started praying for that person and, to his own surprise, felt free of the old hatred even though nothing about the other person had changed. Chuk links this to modern “grievance culture” and the physical toll of holding on to resentment.

They also chat about AA, Al‑Anon, the Big Book’s dated language, and how the whole planet could use more accountability, amends and humility. Woven through it all are sober birthdays: Monte at 39 years, Bob at 30, Zander at 21, and Chuk’s sons Tristan and Sasha stacking time too.

If you’re in recovery or just tired of blame and outrage, this raw, funny conversation might get you asking: what grudges are still running your life, and what would it look like to let them go?