Coke, Sobriety & Finding My Father - Kirk Norcross
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- Опубликовано: 8 янв 2023
- Join Daniel, Aka Dapper Laughs, in the first episode of his brand-new Podcast Menace II Sobriety where he cracks wide open the world of addiction and sobriety with an incredible line-up of guests to talk openly and candidly about their own experiences.
In this episode, two ‘geezers’ talk all about their struggles with addiction and men's mental health as ex-Towie star Kirk Norcross joins Daniel to talk honestly, and sometimes brutally, about his own journey to sobriety. Kirk begins by talking about the beginnings of his TV career, including the real reasons why he quit as well as the truth about his dad’s suicide and how this led to a crippling drug addiction ending in psychosis.
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Just want to say this might have saved my life, top lads for bringing this out, helped me and sure it’s helped a lot of other men young, middle age and elderly🙏
Wow thank you x
My mum used herion all my life and she died 2 years ago 🙁 since the funeral ive started the ❄️, heavily, i have no brothers or sisters and basically lost all my friends because i just chill at home 24/7, i dont think ill be the same ever again can cry all the time
@@georgematthews776 keep your head up mate use this video as a motivation that’s what what I’m gonna do
@@caseywatson9171 ❤️🙏
I Love You Alun Edminston. YOU GOT THIS BRUVVA
I used to be in a bad place with coke myself. It lead to me losing my mrs and access to my two sons. And the way Kirk talks about his addiction with pain and regret is exactly how i feel. I threw my life away and was powerless to stop myself. I sniffed about 5 grand over a few months ajd at one was boshing up lines in toys r us toilets whilst Xmas shopping with my ex and child. Things I will always regret. I’m clean now for a good few years but it still haunts me. And I still can’t see my boys. 😢. Anyone reading this who struggles like I did… just know it can get better. You can get clean. There’s always hope.
I wish you all the best fella 🙏
@@barneybaldwin2797 most appreciated friend. 👌 back on top nowadays. Anyone else who feels like I did. Just know, nothing is permanent. Things can and will get better ❤️
Heart goes out to you mate.
Keep strong, you’ll see your boys again one day 🙏
It’s so important to hear working class men talking about addiction especially coke feel like it becomes so normalised
This is so powerful! Thank you both for being so honest
This is one of the most beautifully raw discussions on addiction I have seen. You can’t sugar coat theses things, massive respect 🙌🏻
Sincerely wish Kirk all the best, took a lot of bottle to open up but no doubt he has helped a lot of men just by telling his story.
Thank you for that mate ❤️
I remember Kirk on towie I used to think he was a player and so full of himself. This as really opened my eyes, what a nice genuine lad he really is. Looking at him, never would I think he's got anxiety or lived the way he did, not leaving his house getting off his head everyday. You just assume they are living the life of Riley, loving life but he really wasn't. He's a beautiful person and we'll done on getting sober and overcoming your addiction. What a bloke 💙
Glad you see things differently Katie. Appreciate your comment thank you ❤️
Thank you both so much. Dan you are a proper decent human and Kirk you made me cry! I can’t thank you both enough, struggling atm and that really helped. Thank you both
So raw and real. Props to you both. I hope anyone who needs to see this, sees this and has hope. There is always light ❤️
This is so raw, so amazing and so insightful. Thank you so much for doing this Daniel & Kurt - you're helping so many men, make sense of things and allowing them to relate to something.
Thabk you
A podcast like this is just so needed and so relatable
Best podcast I’ve seen. What a way to kick start 2023, being open, honest and insightful, amazing first episode, can’t wait to see the rest of the season x
Watching you two lads is like looking into a mirror. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 7, and struggled through numerous addictions over the years and many stories exactly the same as both of you. Especially the 5 days on 2 days off ratio of the sesh. So glad to be on the other side now. Good luck to you both on the continued sobriety 🥳
Everybody needs to see this. This could save and help so many people, it's proper relatable. Respect fellas, stay strong.
This is going to be unbelievably beneficial for people, Kirk is an amazing man for doing this❤
Thank you Kirk for the honesty and thank you Dapper for allowing/adding to this dialogue. All the best to both of you.
Have to leave some gratitude, one of the realest chats I've heard on RUclips. Thank you both 🙏 hope both of you maintain your mental clarity
‘If you want what they’ve got, do what they’ve done’ love that !
Absolutely loved this.
Never thought I had an addition in my late 20's but hearing what Kirk was doing and thinking about what I was doing its clear I did.
Kirk was my favourite on TOWIE along with his old Man. Awesome to see him doing so well in life now.
big love guys, and to those watching that are working on themselves.
Lads this was captivating,just sat down for an hour it flew by,need more people like you two,honestly very brave
I love how open and transparent you both were as another person who suffers from ADHD I used to see it as a bad thing, but now it makes me more productive. Dan and Kirk, you're going to smash this journey into being sober.
Daniel, Kirk, this is absolutely incredible. I’m not an addict myself but there are parts that’s really resonate with me. This is incredibly brave and absolutely top quality. I have so much respect for you. Well done both 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
2 years sober and this podcast was just whay i needed tonight! Much love from The Netherlands
Absolutely captivating fellas. So raw, honest and relatable. Genuinely one of the best podcasts I’ve ever watched 👏
Real talk fellas. Props to Kirk for being so open considering what he's been through. This format of having a proper chat but with a few laughs is spot on.
I don't usually comment on videos but felt compelled to while watching this. I'm 29 minutes in and I have to admit that I had pre conceived ideas of both of these men that weren't particularly favourable. Ive got to say that it is very humbling to sit here and express gratitude at their openness and honesty. In AA we are taught to look for the similarities, not the differences and let me say now, I am more like these men than I am different judging by this half an hour. Huge respect to you both and you've gained a brother in arms. Wishing you both all the best in recovery and your lives.
Daniel, what an incredible episode, and your first on this new venture as well!
So much of what you’ve talked about has resonated with so many people, which is evident in these comments including myself. As yet another person who can relate to so much of what’s been discussed here, it brings into context that many people have the same experiences and no one is alone!
You’ve done an incredible job 👏 👏
thankyou my guy xx
What a wonderful guy with such a big heart. Your story touched my soul as a person who has been around a lit of people with addiction. So glad you're on a sober journey together. Congrats to you both 👏🏻
Thanks for this dapper, much needed as I’ve lost my way a bit. Followed you for many years, a real role model and you have lead by example which gives us all real strength. You absolute geeza 👊
This is the realest discussion I've ever heard on this, relatable on so many levels for times I've had years ago. MASSIVE respect for the honesty in this!
Thank you for watching x
My heart goes out to you Kirk Norcross, I struggle with addiction without a loss of a parent, you're an inspiration
Great chat thanks guys , I'm 697 days clean & sober myself, your honesty and straight talking made me laugh n cry , keep up the great work and thank you ❤️
Gents this was special.
Someone who was diagnosed with ADHD a few years back this has really helped.
The discussion about addiction has really opened up my eyes and the thought about sobriety as well
Massive respect to Kirk as well so inspiring
Thanks again gents
It’s refreshing to see fellow men talking about their addictions and mental health problems.
Very relatable for me personally I’ve gone through a similar journey and I now volunteer to help others with their struggles, which is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.
These podcasts are worth their weight in gold.
Looking at the comments there’s a lot of men and women who can clearly relate to this.
Even if one person benefits from watching this it’s priceless!
Keep up the good work fellas!
One Love ❤️
Listen, fellas I’m 447 days in my sobriety, this video has just made me realise this is still worth doin!! So thank you very much for that. I’ve subscribed keep em coming Dan 👊
Wow. Well done CBS! And thank you ❤️
Kirk your a legend mate! I’m five months sober now and this has given my sobriety a massive boost, thanks for sharing! Dan your a top man mate
Amazing to shed a light on this. Well done Dan. Incredible chat and being able to make this subject from being so taboo and shame filled to something able to be spoken about is amazing. Well done mate. Wish you all the success in the world. Absolutely incredible stuff. 👏
Sobbed, laughed, sobbed some more.
Have so much respect for you guys ❤
This will save lives. Thankyou for being so raw and honest. X
Thanks x
48 days clean and sober today. Beautiful podcast. Thank you 🙏
@Craig Jones thank you brother 🙏🙏🙏
107 today Oi Oi 💪
Only cos you got no money or friends to sort ya beak you nobody
@@ArchibaldAngusBertMcGubbliggan anger comes from sadness, il pray for you pal
@@chapter6ix thank you, I think I need it
That was brilliant guys, thank you for being so open. Best wishes to you both and all subscribers needing to watch this to be inspired
Dapper!! Honestly one of the best and honest podcasts I’ve watched powerful but spoken with truth!! You will go to help many with this 🔥
I worked with Kirks dad a few years before he died - really nice guy. Must have been hard for Kirk to talk about but his dad would have been proud.
Thanks for sharing mate ❤️
48:12 Kirk opening up about finding his Dad after suicide, absolutely heart wrenching. So much respect for Kirk's strength to shed a tear or two but maintain composure 👊
Yeah my dad tried to kill himself when i was 12/13, he was on the phone to the samiritans saying hede wired himself up to the electric and was about to flick the switch, then he flicked the switch i heard screams then silence i thought he was dead, in the morning i ran out the house as i was too scared to go in the front room and see a dead body and i went to school and didn't tell a soul, worst day of my life.
@@badboybullterriers4104 hope your dad got the help he needed and hope that didn't effect you for to long 🥺❤️
@@proudtobeageordie9490 well I'm on a recovery channel
@@badboybullterriers4104❤
These are the best type of podcasts to do. People talking about their experience & how the have come out the other side. Credit to Kirk for 1.5 years sober. Keep it up son it’s a much better way of life 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I've listened to this on Spotify twice and now watching been a very raw podcast and so proud of you both for what you have done. Your inspiring me on my own journey, look forward to the next episode
jesus this podcast hit me so damn hard. I found this episode exactly when I needed to find it. I'm in the thick of it at the moment, life starting to crumble around me, and hearing this story really helped take the edge off and give me a bit of hope. Thank you so much for this mate
Thank you❤️
Really glad it helped in that moment mate
Dapper, I've just got to say your podcast have come at the right time for me. I'm sober 70 days today. My low point I was 8 weeks sober and thought one beer would be okay within the hour. A 8th of gear was ordered, then 3 days in, and a 1000 pound down again laying in the bath and wanting too die that was my low point and know thing's had to change and today I've never felt happier I just want too say thinkyou
I found this so moving and just want to say huge respect to Kirk for speaking out. Takes real strength to do what he’s done! I wish him all the best for his future xx
I can’t actually believe how relatable this was… Thoroughly enjoyed every single moment of that and every single bit hit home. Kirk’s story is so emotional and inspiring & Dapper you got me shedding a tear with that final little speech at the end! 😢😅 I’ve been going through this recently. I’m on Day 11 sober now though and positive about the future! Phenomenal podcast.
To hear 2 "lads" talk so openly like this is amazing. More people need to hear this conversation chaps, I was doing everything you talk about (unfortunately not banging pornstars 😂), been clean now 4 years 3 months.
Well done gents, keep going and keep talking - this will help so many others! 🙏
This was a great watch, you boys will definitely help a lot of people 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hats off to both of you, Legends!
Keep it up!💪🏼
This is so refreshing to hear! So many people suffer from addiction and the more recovery is spoken about the less stigma will hopefully be attached to it. I work with people in addiction, helping them access rehab and it’s honestly the most rewarding job I’ve had.
Unintentionally, you’ve both given me an insight into my 10 year old daughter who has ADHD!
So much respect for both of you for being so open.
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Superb Dan, one of the best podcasts I’ve watched in a very long time. Well done lads and massive respect to Kirk for opening up so much, this will help more people than you can imagine.
It's literally like hearing my past life the most honest relatable discussion on RUclips glad you boys are all good now 👍
Thank you David. Glad you found it relatable ❤️
I love how both of you are talking about serious topics, but also make light of it by having jokes and also making it a laugh.
Just 2 blokes having a honest chat ❤️
Amazing chat, I was diagnosed ADHD at 38 after many years of addiction and out of control craziness. 9 months sober now and its been a game changer, I know there's no going back now just forwards.
Nice to hear some stories that remind us we're never alone, not even in the darkest moments. Thanks for sharing lads. The truth is infectious.
As a woman who knows men that have been in similar situations this was so enlightening and refreshing to watch. Well done to the both of you for being so brave. Lives will be saved by this ❤
i hope so. thankyou
At times I pissed myself, at times I cried. Both of u should be so proud of yourselves that you are working through it, and you are now using your experience to help other people. Big love guys ❤
Appreciate that Scott. Thank you ❤️
Wow , this has got to be one of the most powerful things I have watched in a long time, I know been a girl we find it easier to talk, lads out there please get the help it’s there for you all , my heart is full of hope for the lads around me watching this, thank you ,
So raw and real and also relatable. Losing my dad to suicide and addiction. Wish you both the very best. Love & respect xx
My Friend John meet Kirk at CA. He said he was a top lad. John is still fighting his demons unfortunately. Im in my 40s. My mother toke her own life, 10 years ago, I feel it made me stronger. Good luck Kirk, stay strong. Like you said "why my kids have air in their lungs so will I". Great first podcast keep up the good work.
I'm not an addict and rarely drink but what a powerful podcast. Credit to the both of you for coming out of the other side after what you've been through and now helping others. Hats off to Kirk, what a great mindset to have. Life is wonderful. At times extremely hard and upsetting at times but it's all worth it and we all (myself included) need to remember to appreciate it more.
Great podcast both, really enjoyed it.
EDIT: Also, I want to say how refreshing it is to have two "celebrities" opening up so much. Being classed as a Z list celebrity is always seen as a negative but how many A listers would be so raw and willing to open up so much? Give me you guys any day of the week.
This is going to save so many lives thanks for been real and so open guys ♥️
This was amazing, well done to both of you. very refreshing to see lads being open about this stuff. Theres something to take away from this for anyone who watches
I’m same age same manor more or less and involved in the same situation, I really needed a good ol’ couple of lemon squeezers to share this unfiltered story of the reality of addiction, it almost killed me last week ended up on Samaritans door step that’s how serious this demon can be, love to both of you for this and prayers to Kirk and his lovely Dad, we as young men have to share and keep the truth going to help others. I’m back on board and am now fighting my own, thanks!
Keep going, Dean. You’ve got this, mate. 👊🏻
Incredible podcast, hats off to the both of you lads. You kept in real from start to finish, as funny as it was in parts it was ultimately incredibly moving and no doubt it will help thousands of young men including myself. Keep it up mate, you're smashing it!
that means alot x
I have adhd and have been diagnosed since I was 13 and it really is the best and the worst thing all in one go, just sitting watching you both, leg tapping and moving the mic constantly its hard to concentrate and stay focused, brilliant podcast!
Listened to this today in work literally loved EVERY second off it I went through a stage in my life where I was like Kirk I didn’t wanna be around anymore but now I’m healthy got myself a decent job decent home and I’m a dad and I wouldn’t change anything
Huge respect to Kirk, Takes alot to come online and be this honest, inspirational
Absolutely!
This was too short 😢. Everyone is trying to do podcasts now so when I first saw this I was like here we go. But this was really honest, raw and open. Not like other copycat podcast where they just ask the same questions we have heard a million times. Well done dappa. 👏 this was something fresh and relatable.
nice one 🙂
Wow Kirk’s a top bloke I was always so judgemental of people like him on these reality tv shows, but when you peel back the layers they’re more relatable than you can imagine. I started my sobriety yesterday and hearing stories like this only makes me want to carry on. Top podcast will help a lot of people.
Realest interview I’ve seen, from the stories to the banter. None of that mainstream rubbish, this is proper.
Congrats on a great first podcast, looking forward to listening to more!
Cheers lads I seriously needed this, 27 years old and I’ve wasted the last 10 years of my life on alcohol ,cocaine and sleeping pills. I’m trying to be a better man now that I have a little girl .
Good luck on the podcast mate I’m already a big fan .
This was fantastic!
All us women can relate sooo much too, thank you to you both for been very open xx
Shall we get an 8th and a hotel loool
Made me tear up this did lads, I feel exactly the same and have for a long time, been sat there thinking I’m gunna die and woke up in hospital, and I’ve just been diagnosed with adhd and learning about it too… it’s really made me feel abit different watching this and I’m going to get help. Thankyou. ❤️
Thank you for sharing this. So many people don't express themselves enough. My Dad died from drinking, and it has lived with me ever since. Respect to both you boys, and keep up the good work.
Today being my 6th day at my lost count of attempts at sobriety I really needed to see this. Thank you both for changing my life.
Goto NA or CA do 90 in 90 get a sponsor start step work
Keep going bro
also go listen to someone with some clean time under his belt when i heard e was 36 days i nrly spat my food out, in recovery you need 6 months clean time to get voluntary work and 2 years clean time to give advice to addicts as someone who worked in rehabs and got headhunted to work in other rehabs i see Dapper laughs having a relapse in 0-18 months then taking it seriously.
Great podcast 👍
Good luck you’ve got this 💪💪💪
this podcast is going to save a lot of people , im 27 days sober and I can relate to a lot of this , amazing work mate !
I hope so!
Stay strong Monty mate. You got this 💪
Your Dad was a fine man, Kirk. Keep on making him proud.
❤️
@@menacetosobrietypodcast dapper how did u stop all of it
So brave of Kirk to speak about himself in such an honest way. Never cared for Towie or the lot, though I’m sure that this story will help others. Well done to both of you
Honesty is the only way with sobriety ❤️
Love love love this! What an excellent honest and raw interview love the realness and well done to both of you. Can’t wait for the next one!
I have listened to 4 of these podcasts in 2 days. Never have I ever related to
Someone like Daniel, I’ve tried for years to quit drinking and drugs and this is a breath of fresh air
I don’t love this because I can relate, because I don’t. However, I absolutely loved this for the raw realness. I could tell you both felt out of your comfort zone a little by putting everything out there but you both carried on and was so open. Big love ❤️
So raw , and relatable I’m 44 days sober 🙌🏼 brilliant podcast!
What a fantastic podcast Daniel, I’ve been a massive fan of yours since my secondary school days and I can honestly say right now not only have you become funnier now you’ve also become an all round better man, you and Kirk are proper gezzers who’ve been through the ringer and have come out clean on the other side with style, I salute you both for overcoming your demons you really are amazing people
This is such a powerful interview, done with humour, empathy, and courage. Well done to you both honestly one of the best podcasts I have listened to ❤️
I am the Mother of four boys, men actually aged 45-35. I really want to applaud Kirk for shining a light on addiction and encouraging men to be open and talk👏👏👏 and to all of you who have shared your feelings and thoughts👏👏👏❤️Respect! RIP Mick Norcross and Kirk everything your Dad thought about you, helping and advising you all led to that sad day. You stepped up man and your Dad was always and WILL ALWAYS be so proud of you. God bless🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You’re a bad mother if your kids are on pablosnow, you should have stopped breeding
Keep this series going dapper, it’s exactly what I need right now. Going to a CA meeting this week now💪🏻 time for change👌🏻
Good on you, Ben. You can do it. 👍🏻
20 minutes in and loving the openness of the conversation. Wishing both you lads the best moving forward and this will help so many!
Respect how honest and open you both was. Great watch and will help many people
Yes Dan quality mate. I’m 33 diagnosed with adhd last year and also a recovering coke addict. Just completed 3 months in rehab but still cross addict with other areas of my life. Been seeing a addiction psychologist and the correlation between adhd and addiction is crazy. I’ve learnt tons on it, be great to chat and share my experiences with you. Peace out.
48:35 broke my heart. Kirk you are so strong mate and well done on your journey and sharing your story.
Great watch , my little girl has ADHD and I suffer terrible with Anxiety and PTSD, very brave of the both of you to open up like that, so sorry to hear about Kirks dad, rest in peace 🕊️🦋
Just caught this , brilliant full respect to kirk. It was heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time. Great listen.
I just want to say to both of you thank you. The things both of you spoke about is identical to the unfortunate situation I find myself in.
I’m 28 now and I realise it’s became a problem, affecting relationships with family, lost girlfriends, lost jobs, money issues.
Being heavily depressed and having anxiety etc all because of that devils dandruff!
I’m at the stage where I want to change my life; but it’s knowing how and getting the proper help that’s the hard part…
So thanks to Kirk & Dapper for opening up and showing normal people that people like you guys also go through the same stuff.
Seeing this gives me the motivation and hope that it is possible to beat this horrible addiction.
Much respect to you brother.
I’m in the same boat…the drug has ruined my life since I was 23, I’m 31 now and still trying to kick it. It’s such an awful addiction and one which has taken a huge toll on my mental health and life.
This podcast really hit home how much it affects all of us cocaine addicts in the same way.
@@marksmith5196 Definitely mate makes you feel a bit better knowing you ain’t alone.
Sending you strength & love pal we’ve got this! 💪🏼
Loved listening to this, would be great to get Kirk on regularly through both of your journeys through sobriety ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it Con 🙏
@@menacetosobrietypodcast actually pretty mad, I lost my Dad suddenly between my comment a couple weeks ago and your response. Looking back now your and Kirks words about losing your dads was information that I must have needed. Thanks 🥊
This podcast has made me realise that I have a massive problem and need to make a change for my daughters sake before she gets old enough to really understand today's the day I made my first step. Thank-you for this 🙏
Absolutely fantastic discussion - nothing but real, raw, open, funny, deep, heartfelt & supportive chat - this talk is going to help sooooo many people going through addicitions! And the name's wicked :)
This is so amazing. Kirk you are an inspiration. Daniel what your doing is amazing. X
Thank you
Amazing!! I totally agree with Kirk…you’re either born an addict or not. After spending most of my teens and early 20’s taking ever drug under the sun, then reaching 27 and packing it all in because I just brought a house so I had something else to focus on with renovation. Then 4 years ago going out on work nights out found myself hitting the packet again, then it went to every weekend, sticking my tongue into the empty bag before the next one came…to now been 10 days sober after secretly drinking and hiding from my wife and kids for over a year everyday. That podcast hit home and let me peak through doors I’d firmly shut. We can all do it, we just need to believe and love the person we are without it. Can’t wait for the next one.
self loves important xx