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.
I've Got A Problem
Claim This Podcastby Forrest Shaw
4.9(36 reviews)
57 episodes
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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.
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2/19/2025
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Recent Episodes
March 24, 2026
Getting Sober After Cancer & Toxic Shame – Jesse Case
Comedian Jesse Case joins Forrest Shaw on I've Got A Problem to talk about addiction, drinking through cancer treatment, and the toxic shame that can drive self-destructive behavior. Jesse shares honest stories about getting diagnosed young, hiding how bad things had gotten, and the difficult process of quitting alcohol and learning how to face life without running from himself. It's raw, funny, and packed with real stories about alcohol, illness, isolation, anxiety, toxic shame, and learning how to stop running from yourself. 🎧 If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle, hidden how bad things really were, or wondered why "feeling okay" can be so hard to hold onto, 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 Jesse Case 00:52 – The Dunkin' Drive-Thru Beef 03:15 – "You Look Like an Ex-Gambling Addict" 05:30 – Jesse vs. Cancer 08:40 – Getting Sick in L.A. 11:55 – Starting the Cancer Podcast 15:40 – Why Cancer Felt So Isolating 18:20 – Drinking During Treatment 21:50 – The DUI on Foot Story 25:35 – Waking Up in the Car 28:45 – Quitting After Thanksgiving 32:15 – The Shock of Early Sobriety 37:00 – Toxic Shame 44:45 – Why It All Goes in the Same Bucket 58:10 – The Worst Addiction 01:02:30 – Pathetic, Pride & Starting to Feel Okay ——————————————————————————————————————— Find Jesse Case Podcast : Probably Science https://www.probablyscience.com/about Podcast : Jesse Vs. Cancer https://jessevscancer.com/about
March 17, 2026
Quitting Drinking at 24 (Before It Destroyed My Life) – Greg Fitzsimmons
Quitting Drinking at 24 (Before It Destroyed My Life) – Greg Fitzsimmons | I've Got A ProblemComedian Greg Fitzsimmons joins Forrest Shaw on I've Got A Problem to talk about quitting drinking at 24 before alcohol destroyed his life. Greg shares stories about growing up around family alcoholism, early stand-up in Boston, fighting, crashing cars, and realizing he was heading down the same path as his father. It's raw, funny, and honest — packed with stories about comedy clubs, family history, denial, dating, and the strange clarity that can come from recognizing a drinking problem early. 🎧 If you've ever wondered whether you're catching a problem early or already sliding into something bigger, this episode hits hard and still makes you laugh. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations about addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Greg Fitzsimmons 02:05 – Greg's Drinking Problem 04:10 – The Only Time He Drank in 36 Years 06:20 – Comedy, Injuries & Damaged Comics 08:50 – Growing Up Around Alcoholism 11:30 – Quitting Drinking at 24 14:05 – Fighting, Crashing Cars & Warning Signs 17:10 – Early Stand-Up in Boston 20:15 – Dating, Drinking & Social Anxiety 23:30 – Weight Loss & Life on the Road 26:45 – Masturbation, Health & Comedy Tangents 30:40 – Why Young People Drink Less Now 34:30 – Parenting, Pot & Addiction Risk 39:15 – Advice That Changed Greg's Comedy 44:20 – One Word for Addiction 49:30 – Helping People Struggling with Addiction 54:00 – Final Thoughts Find Greg Fitzsimmons Website: https://gregfitzsimmons.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregfitzsimmons YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregfitzsimmonscomedy Book: Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons
March 10, 2026
Music, Addiction & the Cost of Living Loud – Rob Dukes
Singer Rob Dukes joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, touring life, mental health, and the long tail of consequences that come from living loud for too long. They get into the chaos of the road, the culture around alcohol in music, getting older in a scene built on excess, and the moments when you realize something has to change. It's raw, funny, and brutally honest — packed with real stories about touring, drinking, aging, identity, and learning how to keep the music without destroying yourself in the process. 🎧 If you've ever wondered where the line is between partying and losing control, this episode hits hard and still makes you laugh. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on addiction, recovery, mental health, and comedy. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 03:05 – Meeting Rob Dukes 06:20 – Life on the Road 10:15 – Drinking Culture in Metal 14:30 – Touring Chaos Stories 18:10 – When the Party Never Stops 22:05 – Aging in a Young Music Scene 26:40 – Looking Back at the Lifestyle 31:15 – Music, Identity & Ego 36:30 – Consequences Catching Up 41:20 – Getting Honest About Addiction 46:10 – Mental Health & Perspective 51:05 – Lessons From the Road 56:40 – What Actually Matters Now 01:02:30 – Final Thoughts 🎙️ Find Rob Dukes : 📸 Instagram:@rob_dukes https://www.instagram.com/rob_dukes/?hl=en 📸 Instagram:@exodusbandofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/exodusbandofficial/?hl=en 📸 Instagram:@generationkillband https://www.instagram.com/generationkillband/?hl=en
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