Adam Carolla Show Greg Fitzsimmons talks Big Hogs, Quitting Sobriety, and Conjugal Visits
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Dec 15, 2025 
Comedians Greg Fitzsimmons, known for his work on Fitzdog Radio, and Rudy Pavich bring humor and insight in this lively discussion. They share outrageous condom stories and riff on the hilarities of ratings and media excess. Greg opens up about his recent slip into drinking after years of sobriety, prompting a candid conversation on relapse. The trio also humorously tackle the curious appeal of attractive criminals during court visits. Parenting dilemmas and memories of chaotic youth sports rounds out their engaging banter.
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Sobriety Relapse Over A Rum Coffee
- Greg Fitzsimmons described relapsing into drinking after 24 years sober when an espresso mistakenly contained rum.
- He framed his own sobriety as an early quit that might allow cautious reintroduction, contrasting catastrophic addiction stories.
Differentiate Types Of Sobriety
- Adam Carolla suggests treating long-term sober people differently than lifelong addicts when discussing drinking.
- He advises inviting converts back gently if their early sobriety didn't follow destructive patterns, but avoid it for those with severe histories.
Trying Alcohol After Long Sobriety Went Wrong
- Greg told the story of Jay Johnston trying alcohol after long sobriety and rapidly relapsing into chaos and career loss.
- The anecdote ended with Johnston participating in the January 6 attack and serving time, showing long-term consequences.
