Rerun - Episode 31 - Eric HahnRerun - Episode 31 - Eric Hahn
The Drunkalogues
Keep seeing Eric in my social media feed, and he is always just so frikken funny, innovative and original. Impecable delivery. Check him out! He talks here a lot here about what it was like to grow up as a gay man in the mid-west!...
1:03:28•26 Jul 2024
Eric Hahn: Comedy, Chaos, and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Eric Hahn's early introduction to alcohol at age 12.
- Challenges of growing up gay in a blue-collar town.
- The impact of an alcoholic and abusive father.
- Transition from potential butcher to successful comedian.
- Using humour and vulnerability as tools for recovery.
“It's an incredible feeling, you know, and there's a strength in it because you feel like, oh, it's emasculating but when you give up control there's a strength in that.”
In this episode of The Drunkalogues, stand-up comedian Eric Hahn takes you on a rollercoaster ride through his life, filled with laughter, struggles, and triumphs. Growing up in a steel town in Ohio, Eric started drinking at the tender age of 12, surrounded by a family where alcohol was a common fixture. He candidly shares his experiences of hiding his sexuality in a blue-collar environment and the emotional and physical abuse he endured from his alcoholic father.
Eric's journey from nearly becoming a butcher to finding his true calling in comedy is both hilarious and heart-wrenching. You'll hear about his early days of sneaking drinks, the chaos of his household, and how his burgeoning comedy career led to his firing from a lucrative restaurant job. Eric's story is not just about addiction but also about finding strength in vulnerability and the power of humour in healing.
Host Nick Morton navigates the conversation with wit and empathy, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the human side of addiction and recovery. So, if you're looking for a mix of raw honesty, humour, and inspiration, this episode has it all.
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