Episode ID:  27 Date:  Sat, Aug 30 2014 RBepisode27.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Chelsea King has made a name for herself in northeast Ohio as an adult brat in just a few years. She talks about how hosting trivia got her arrested, violating probation by accident, and reading the book Orange is the New Black in jail. Chelsea King Chris Gayner Chelsea King Comedian Chelsea King has made a name for herself in northeast Ohio as an adult brat in just a few years. She talks about how hosting trivia...

Episode ID:  26 Date:  Sat, Jul 05 2014 RBepisode26.mp3 Teaser Text:  Rock Bottom is back and in Cleveland! Guest Jeremy Sheer has been doing comedy for nine years and heroin for sixteen, along with every other drug. He talks about why heroin is such a big problem in Cleveland, doing stand up on it, why he stopped, and how he's staying clean. Chris Gayner Jeremy Sheer Jeremy Sheer Rock Bottom is back and in Cleveland! Guest Jeremy Sheer has been doing comedy for nine years and heroin for...

Episode ID:  25 Date:  Sat, Apr 05 2014 RBepisode25.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian, writer and host of NYC Crime Report, Pat Dixon, recently celebrated his 15th year of sobriety. After years of abuse while working on the road, Pat made the choice to quit drinking before it started to effect him professionally and personally. Chris and Pat together discuss finding the Big Book, dealing with overzealous AA sponsors, marriage and divorce. Also, Pat offers up some tales which include almost being...

Episode ID:  24 Date:  Sat, Mar 29 2014 RBepisode24.mp3 Teaser Text:  Producer Ben Hosley wasted years of his life comfortably numb. With a steady diet of booze and weed, he soon discovered self-destruction could eventually lead to getting arrested. Together Chris and Ben discuss his 9 month stint in a treatment program, blackout scars, passing out while riding public transportation and being unaware a swastika is drawn on your forehead. Ben Hosley Chris Gayner Producer Ben Hosley wasted...

Episode ID:  22 Date:  Sat, Mar 15 2014 RBepisode22final.mp3 Teaser Text:  This week’s guest on Rock Bottom is your host Chris Gayner! Peggy O’Leary (Hard Lonely & Vicious) sits down with Chris to look back at how 13 years ago he chose to get sober. From the first sip of that sweet sweet Coors Light to attempting to bribe a police officer while driving under the influence, follow along Chris’s journey from rock bottom to clarity. Chris Gayner Peggy O'Leary This week’s guest on Rock Bottom...

Episode ID:  21 Date:  Sat, Mar 08 2014 RBANDYROCCO.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian, actor and improvisor Andy Rocco is a UCB fixture, a podcaster and host of long-running variety show "Underground Americana”. But before that, he slept on his ex-girlfriend's couch, worked at a Kinko's in Connecticut and was living off of groceries he managed to steal. Andy discusses with Chris his anxiety-led, pot-addled descent to rock bottom. Andy Rocco Chris Gayner Andy Rocco Comedian, actor and improvisor Andy...

Episode ID:  20 Date:  Sat, Mar 01 2014 RBepisode20.mp3 Teaser Text:  Writer Kyria Abrahams grew up as a Jehova's Witness, dropped out of high school and found herself becoming an alcoholic. Chris gets a major refresher on his religious studies as Kyria explains the Jehova's Witness organization (and its culture of alcoholism), being disfellowshipped and her book, I'm Perfect, You're Doomed. Chris Gayner Kyria Abrahams Kyria Abrahams Writer Kyria Abrahams grew up as a Jehova's Witness,...

Episode ID:  18 Date:  Sat, Feb 15 2014 RBepisode18.mp3 Teaser Text:  This week Chris welcomes a panel of comedians, featuring Lucas Connolly, Kerryn Feehan and Brendan Eyre, to discuss celebrity drug abuse, AA meetings and acid trips. Brendan Eyre Chris Gayner Kerryn Feehan Lucas Connolly This week Chris welcomes a panel of comedians, featuring Lucas Connolly, Kerryn Feehan and Brendan Eyre, to discuss celebrity drug abuse, AA meetings and acid trips.

Episode ID:  17 Date:  Sat, Feb 08 2014 RBepisode17-1.mp3 Teaser Text:  For comedian Taylor Clark nothing was more sobering than learning he was to be a father. However, a string of arrests and unnerving female encounters also did the trick for the Seattle native. Chris and Taylor discuss jumping turnstiles, supplying the underaged with booze, skateboard-stoner lifestyles and yayo. Also: Chris receives some affirming audience feedback and gets mushy. Chris Gayner Taylor Clark Taylor Clark For...

Episode ID:  16 Date:  Sat, Feb 01 2014 RBepisode17.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Dan Soder after years of heavy drinking, has been off the booze for close to a year. Recently facing his demons and discovering clarity, Dan discusses how a national tour sponsored by Guinness, a series of failed relationships, and feeling like he needed to push himself more professionally led him to make a change. Chris Gayner Dan Soder Comedian Dan Soder after years of heavy drinking, has been off the booze for...

Episode ID:  15 Date:  Thu, Jan 23 2014 RBepisode15.mp3 Teaser Text:  Long Island native and comedian Tim Dillon wanted to be the Wolf of Wall Street; instead, he once bought a house in a drunken stupor. Now four years sober, Tim discusses drug-fueled mortgage misadventures and his comedy come up - all while deconstructing the Rock Bottom format. This one gets meta. Chris Gayner Tim Dillon Long Island native and comedian Tim Dillon wanted to be the Wolf of Wall Street; instead, he once bought...

Episode ID:  14 Date:  Thu, Jan 16 2014 RBepisode14.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Paul Hooper didn't start drinking heavily until he was 21--but after that, he stepped on the gas, hard. Paul talks to Chris about some of his lowest moments, and why he didn't do treatment and quit cold turkey instead. Chris Gayner Paul Hooper Comedian Paul Hooper didn't start drinking heavily until he was 21--but after that, he stepped on the gas, hard. Paul talks to Chris about some of his lowest moments, and why...

Episode ID:  13 Date:  Thu, Jan 09 2014 RBepisode13.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Noah Gardenswartz loves weed. To boot, he's from Colorado! Now that weed is legal there, Chris wanted to talk to a guy who enjoys the stuff responsibly, and how the legal philosophy of weed legalization will play out in his home state. WARNING: There is talk of the 16th Amendment. Hey, it's a show about weed, dude! Chris Gayner Evan Davis Noah Gardenswartz Noah Gardenswartz Comedian Noah Gardenswartz loves weed. To...

Episode ID:  12 Date:  Thu, Jan 02 2014 RBepisode12.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian and actor Andy Haynes is going through a hard time in his life, and he's thought about drinking again. Andy talks to Chris about what one has to do to stay sober through the dark days. Andy Haynes Chris Gayner Comedian and actor Andy Haynes is going through a hard time in his life, and he's thought about drinking again. Andy talks to Chris about what one has to do to stay sober through the dark days.  Be sure to...

Episode ID:  11 Date:  Thu, Dec 26 2013 RBepisode10.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian and actor Sarah Tollemache wants to hear some stories. She and Chris have a real, honest back-and-forth about the weirdness of sobriety, and how they've both kept themselves from drinking as the years have passed. Chris Gayner Sarah Tollemache Comedian and actor Sarah Tollemache wants to hear some stories. She and Chris have a real, honest back-and-forth about the weirdness of sobriety, and how they've both kept...

Episode ID:  10 Date:  Thu, Dec 19 2013 RBepisode9.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian and actor Kerryn Feehan hit the sauce hard for a lot of years. It didn't help that she was a bartender. Now sober, Kerryn tells Chris all about getting fired from jobs for drinking the booze she was meant to serve. This is a sticky one! Chris Gayner Kerryn Feehan Kerryn Feehan Comedian and actor Kerryn Feehan hit the sauce hard for a lot of years. It didn't help that she was a bartender. Now sober, Kerryn tells...

Episode ID:  9 Date:  Thu, Dec 12 2013 RBepisode5.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Chris Laker started drinking when he was 12. He wasn't even allowed into PG-13 movies without a guardian back then! He tells Chris Gayner all about sobering up early in life, and about the daily struggle with sobriety. Chris Gayner Chris Laker Comedian Chris Laker started drinking when he was 12. He wasn't even allowed into PG-13 movies without a guardian back then! He tells Chris Gayner all about sobering up early...

Episode ID:  8 Date:  Thu, Dec 05 2013 RBepisode4.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian, writer, and actor Joe List has gotten as far down as a person could get with drinking. Almost a year sober, he has a clarity he never thought possible. Hear Chris get to the root of it all on this week's episode! Chris Gayner Joe List Comedian, writer, and actor Joe List has gotten as far down as a person could get with drinking. Almost a year sober, he has a clarity he never thought possible. Hear Chris get to the...

Episode ID:  7 Date:  Thu, Nov 28 2013 RBepisode3.mp3 Teaser Text:  Rebecca Trent is the owner of The Creek & The Cave, the home of Cave Comedy Radio. She directed Colin Quinn's latest one-man show, UNCONSTITUTIONAL. In other words, she's a one-person comedy industry. She's also been known to dabble in substances. Chris gets the whole story on today's ROCK BOTTOM! Rebecca Trent Rebecca Trent Rebecca Trent is the owner of The Creek & The Cave, the home of Cave Comedy Radio. She...

Episode ID:  6 Date:  Thu, Nov 21 2013 RBepisode1.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian, writer & actress Peggy O'Leary could throw down in her younger days. Then she went through unimaginable tragedy that made her take a hard look at herself. Peggy tells Chris about how she stared down her demons to break through to the other side. Chris Gayner Peggy O'Leary Comedian, writer & actress Peggy O'Leary could throw down in her younger days. Then she went through unimaginable tragedy that made her...

Episode ID:  5 Date:  Thu, Nov 14 2013 RBpilot5.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian and writer Brendan Eyre is barely 30, but he's been sober since his early 20s. He tells Chris about the things that happened in college that made him finally get help for alcoholism. Brendan Eyre Comedian and writer Brendan Eyre is barely 30, but he's been sober since his early 20s. He tells Chris about the things that happened in college that made him finally get help for alcoholism. 

Episode ID:  4 Date:  Fri, Nov 08 2013 RBpilot3.mp3 Teaser Text:  The journey of comedian Lucas Connolly has taken him from Wyoming to Florida to New York City. He regales Chris with his tale of growing up with lesbian mothers, drugs, alcohol, and redemption. Lucas Connolly The journey of comedian Lucas Connolly has taken him from Wyoming to Florida to New York City. He regales Chris with his tale of growing up with lesbian mothers, drugs, alcohol, and redemption.

Episode ID:  3 Date:  Thu, Oct 31 2013 RBpilot2.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Taylor Ketchum is one of the few guys we've come across who could maintain a football career in school and a high-octane heroin habit. Originally from the northeastern edge of Los Angeles, Taylor shares his dark days with the needle, and how comedy helped him turn a corner. Chris Gayner Taylor Ketchum Comedian Taylor Ketchum is one of the few guys we've come across who could maintain a football career in school and a...

Episode ID:  2 Date:  Thu, Oct 24 2013 RBpilot.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Justy Dodge has dealt with booze, meth, and cutting. Justy gets into her rural upper Midwestern roots, and how she pulled herself out of the darkness. Chris Gayner Justy Dodge Comedian Justy Dodge has dealt with booze, meth, and cutting. Justy gets into her rural upper Midwestern roots, and how she pulled herself out of the darkness. 

Episode ID:  1 Date:  Thu, Oct 17 2013 RBpilot4.mp3 Teaser Text:  On today's inaugural episode of ROCK BOTTOM, Chris talks to Evan Williams. No, that's not a bottle of bourbon come to life. Evan's a good ol' boy and a great comic from North Carolina who stared booze and cocaine in the face, and came out on top. Enjoy! Chris Gayner Evan Williams Chris Gayner On today's inaugural episode of ROCK BOTTOM, Chris talks to Evan Williams. No, that's not a bottle of bourbon come to life. Evan's a good...