The Joe Rogan Experience #1376 - Artie Lange
Nov 4, 2019
Artie Lange, a stand-up comedian and actor celebrated for his time on The Howard Stern Show and Mad TV, shares his candid journey through addiction and recovery. He discusses the importance of living moment to moment in sobriety and the struggles of replacing adrenaline from vices with healthier pursuits. Lange humorously recounts chaotic experiences, his time in jail, and the complex relationship between creativity and substance use. The conversation weaves together introspection, humor, and the supportive nature of the comedy community in navigating recovery.
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First High
- Artie Lange's first drug experience was with marijuana at 11 years old after hitting a home run in Little League.
- He loved the feeling of being out of control and having an excuse for his behavior.
Attempted Bank Robbery
- At 17, Artie Lange attempted to rob a bank with a joke note, asking for $50,000.
- The teller started giving him the money, but he got scared, crumpled the note, and left.
Mad TV and Arrest
- While working on Mad TV and making good money, Artie Lange developed a cocaine and gambling problem.
- He lost a significant amount of money on a Tyson-Holyfield fight, then got arrested for assaulting a cop and possessing cocaine, losing his job at Mad TV.