Why Sober People Suck but Addicts are the Greatest with Legendary Radio Host Ron Bennington

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Ron Bennington is a legend. He is one the greatest interviewer and radio hosts of all time and also happens to be in recovery.

Ron is currently the co-host of Bennington on Sirrius/XM Raw Dog Comedy Hits Channel 99. He also hosts Unmasked, where he has conducted some of the most engaging and entertaining interviews of all time with comedy legends including, Bob Newhart, Penn Jilette, Patrice O’Neal, David Cross, Jim Norton, Bill Burr, Amy Schumer, Jimmy Fallon, Aziz Ansari and Joan Rivers.

 

Why Sober People Suck but Addicts are the Greatest with Legendary Radio Host Ron Bennington

My favorite quote from this episode:

“I don’t remember saying no to anything on any occasion “ – Ron Bennington.

In this episode Ron gets into a lot of topics including:

  • Why drinking is like a crazy ex girlfriend.
  • Addiction and quitting addiction
  • How sober people bore him to death, but recovering people are the best.
  • Why sometimes it’s okay to tell yourself ‘I feel like I want to get really fucked up’
  • Playing the movie out the whole way through.
  • How cleaning up Times Square has moved the filth into our houses
  • Getting destroyed is like a one night stand
  • Why every addict thinks they are the most interesting and unique piece of shit that ever lived.
  • The Number One thing you should do if you think you have the drinking problem.
  • Why some meetings are like HBO specials.
  • Why you shouldn’t be mad at your parents.
  • The absolute best way to make sure your kids have good parents.

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