Daniel Reveals All As Kirk Norcross Takes Over the Podcast!
In this episode, the tables are turned as Kirk Norcross takes over the podcast to instead interview Dan! No topic or question is off limits as Kirk delves deep into Dan’s own journey with addiction, mental health and his own personal struggles in life; from childhood trauma, to thoughts of suicide and dealing with the death of a parent.
They also discuss relationships, the creation of Daniel’s alter ego Dapper laughs, the challenges that come along with being famous and living with ADHD.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Daniel didn’t have a stereotypical mum, but she was always very supportive, even when Daniel was in trouble or having difficulties. A lot of Daniel’s difficulties in life, particularly around being self-destructive, were down to childhood trauma. You have an unhealthy relationship with drinks and drugs if you struggle to stop and it’s creating issues in your relationships and life. Daniel is so thankful for his wife and that she stuck by him through his addiction and awful behaviour. He feels most ashamed of his behaviour because of how it impacted her and his children. The death of Daniel’s father hit him incredibly hard. He helped Kirk through difficult times, he was always looking at the positives in a situation and his death couldn’t have come at a worse time. When Daniel’s Dad died, his drug addiction spiralled, and he began to use them to cope with life. He contemplated suicide but thankfully sought help from the Samaritans. Daniel no longer restricts himself to one type of content, this way his content can evolve as he does, and he can always be himself. In the past, Daniel has been accused of being sexist. He realises now that although he wasn’t sexist himself his content often was and he was potentially fostering and influencing the wrong kind of behaviour. The press and cancel culture was very tough on Daniel. He feels like they decided he was a target and they were relentless in their abuse. This podcast has been accused of glorifying drugs but that is exactly it. Drugs feel glorious that’s why so many people have a problem with them and why they ruin lives.BEST MOMENTS
“He could really understand me, my father”
“I don’t want to die, I want to find a way out of it”
“My content is a reflection of my life”
“The press will run with and hump on and virtue signal, once they decide they do not want you around that’s it”
“People will be wondering if they have a problem with drinks or alcohol and their trigger will simply be finishing work at the end of the week”
“Drugs are fucking glorious and that’s the problem”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
CONTACT METHOD
ABOUT THE GUEST HOST
Kirk Norcross
“My name is Kirk Norcross, I’m 34 years old, I had a pretty good run, a TV career which I can’t even remember hardly any of that, drugs consumed my life I always used drugs like an addict but I didn’t use them all the time until my fiancé split up with me for no reason and never gave me a reason and I was so upset, hurt and confused. I started using drugs to self-medicate to shut my brain down to stop thinking and then spiral turned and turned and turned until I was like a wrecking ball everywhere I went every penny I had went on drugs, my whole life revolved around drugs I tried recovery a couple of times and kept relapsing then I lost my due to suicide, and it was like something clicked in my head that I need to step up to the plate and be the man that my father wanted me to be, and from then on, I’ve been so as of today’s date I am 583 days sober haven’t touched any drugs or alcohol or any other mind-influencing substance since then.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel O’Reilly
Daniel O’Reilly is one of the UK’s Largest Influencers, a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer. With a portfolio of businesses Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure. Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with them and his wife Shelley. With 2022 being a busy year, Daniel sold out his O2 stand-up show, released his British movie 'The Last Heist' and is currently preparing for the upcoming release of his other film 'Miss The Kiss'. Daniel is a creative through and through, with a passion to strive in everything he does. Daniel is looking forward to the release of his podcast 'Menace 2 Sobriety' in 2023, his long-term position on GB News, Headliners, and the growing slate of films in the works with his production company, HYPRR.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Daniel O'Reilly's newest venture sees the creation of his Menace 2 Sobriety podcast, a series of relaxed and open conversations with different guests and varied experiences.
After recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD and beginning his sobriety again, Daniel also set up a page on Facebook and Instagram called 'Men And Their Emotions' (M.A.T.E) an accessible, open and supportive group for MEN to post their feelings, thoughts and current life issues. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group he was blown away and continues to be touched by the kindness and support offered by strangers. This all led to Daniel wanting to start up his own podcast and invite guests to join him in opening up about past experiences and talk about all things mental health, family & sobriety.
The podcast will see Daniel and his interesting guests' sharing their personal stories and learning experiences that they hope will help other people; whether it encourages one person to ask for help, talk to family about their struggles with getting sober/clean, or realise that they aren't alone. The Menace 2 Sobriety podcast has been created by Daniel to help people fight their own gremlins.
