Comedian Jesse Case joins Forrest Shaw on I've Got A Problem to talk about addiction, drinking through cancer treatment, and the toxic shame that can drive self-destructive behavior. Jesse shares honest stories about...
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I've Got A Problem
Hosted by Forrest Shaw · comedy · EN
About this Podcast:
A humorous podcast about addiction. This podcast is for addicts, families and friends of addicts, and anyone and everyone else that wants to listen. The host, Forrest Shaw, is a comedian, writer, and addict. For addiction, laughter might not be the best medicine, but it's better than electroshock therapy.
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Booking probability
32%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is I've Got A Problem about?
A humorous podcast about addiction. This podcast is for addicts, families and friends of addicts, and anyone and everyone else that wants to listen. The host, Forrest Shaw, is a comedian, writer, and addict. For addiction, laughter might not be the best medicine, but it's better than electroshock therapy.
Who hosts I've Got A Problem?
I've Got A Problem is hosted by Forrest Shaw. The show has published 53 episodes to date.
What has I've Got A Problem covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Getting Sober After Cancer & Toxic Shame, Jesse Case" (24 March 2026, 76 minutes), "Quitting Drinking at 24 (Before It Destroyed My Life), Greg Fitzsimmons" (17 March 2026, 56 minutes), and "Addiction, Touring & the Cost of Living Loud, Rob Dukes" (10 March 2026, 71 minutes).
How often does I've Got A Problem publish?
I've Got A Problem publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 53 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on I've Got A Problem?
Booking probability for I've Got A Problem is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. I've Got A Problem requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. I've Got A Problem's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch I've Got A Problem?
The strongest fits for I've Got A Problem are Family & Social Services and Psychiatric & Addiction Hospitals. I've Got A Problem has a comedy audience.
About the host
Forrest Shaw hosts I've Got A Problem, a comedy podcast with 53 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Mar 24, 20261h 16mS1
Mar 17, 202656 minS1Quitting Drinking at 24 (Before It Destroyed My Life) – Greg Fitzsimmons | I've Got A ProblemComedian Greg Fitzsimmons joins Forrest Shaw on I've Got A Problem to talk about quitting drinking at 24 before alcohol...
Mar 10, 20261h 11mS1Singer Rob Dukes joins comedian Forrest Shaw on I've Got A Problem to talk about addiction, drinking culture in music, and the consequences of years spent living loud on the road. Rob shares honest stories about touring...
Mar 3, 202618 minS1Forrest marks one year of the podcast with a solo episode about gambling, relapse cycles, weight loss, and what real progress actually looks like. He reflects on 52 weeks of recording, losing 88 pounds, rebuilding his...
Feb 24, 202657 minS1Comedian and TV host Al Jackson joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, memory loss, mental health, and the long tail of consequences that show up years later. They get into being young and reckless, the "it's still...
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Feb 17, 202657 minS1Comedian Dan Duvall joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, and the underlying need for validation that fueled years of destructive behavior. They get into moving goalposts, "I'll quit tomorrow"...
Feb 10, 202651 minS1Actor and comedian Kelly Ebsary joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, family systems, and the role fantasy plays in keeping destructive patterns alive. They get into growing up around alcohol...
Feb 3, 202658 minS1Comedian Tom Rhodes joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, creativity, and the long road from excess to clarity. They get into growing up around alcohol, the romanticized "drunk artist" myth...
Jan 27, 202655 minS1Comedian and actor Cort McCown joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, mental health, and growing up in an environment where chaos felt normal. They get into starting young, family dynamics, fear, the myth of the...

Episode #46
Wants vs Needs
Jan 20, 202616 minS1Forrest jumps on for a short solo episode to talk gambling, money, addiction, and the difference between what you want and what you actually need. Sparked by expensive dental work, he reflects on fantasy thinking...
Jan 13, 20261h 1mS1Comedian Chad Anderson joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, cocaine, mental health, and the slow creep of chaos becoming normal. They get into small-town drinking culture, disappearing for entire weekends, using...
Jan 6, 20261h 13mS1Comedian J.F. Harris joins Forrest to talk addiction, alcohol, sobriety, mental health, and the Christmas Eve spiral that finally forced him to stop drinking. They get into drinking without an off-switch, idolizing the...
Dec 23, 20256 minS1Forrest closes out the year with a short solo episode reflecting on gratitude, the holidays, and what addiction can look like when it's left unchecked. He talks honestly about family damage, accountability, compassion...
Dec 16, 20251h 17mS1Dr. Suzette Glasner joins Forrest to break down the science of addiction — why some people get hooked and others don't, what actually happens in the brain during cravings, and how recovery rewires the circuits that...
Dec 10, 20251h 3mS1Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and comedian Gwen Filosa joins Forrest to talk alcoholism, cocaine, recovery, identity, and the messy, hilarious reality of rebuilding your life when your mind refuses to shut up. They...
Dec 2, 202521 minS1Forrest jumps in for a quick episode to talk about turning 53, holiday overwhelm, and why this time of year brings out every addiction trigger imaginable — drinking, gambling, emotional eating, family pressure, and old...

Episode #39
On Stage & Out of Control — Kristin Key
Nov 25, 202550 minS1Comedian Kristin Key joins Forrest to talk alcohol abuse, hidden struggles, recovery, mental health, and the moment she realized she couldn't joke her way out of it anymore. They get into "rock bottoms" that don't look...
Nov 18, 20251h 12mS1Comedian Hannah Veldhoen joins Forrest to talk addiction, drinking, cocaine, recovery, mental health, and the brutally honest moment that pushed her into sobriety. They get into drinking culture, doing drugs to "feel...

Episode #37
Relationships & Addiction – Justin Foster
Nov 11, 202555 minS1This week, Forrest is joined by comedian Justin Foster to dive into the world of relationships and addiction — from how soon to tell someone you're in recovery, to the mental gymnastics of dating while sober. It's a...

Episode #36
The NBA, The Mob & My Gambling Brain
Nov 4, 202547 minS1Forrest breaks down the wild world of sports gambling — from NBA prop-bet scandals to Chauncey Billups' alleged mob-run poker games — through the lens of someone who lived it. As a former gambling addict, he explains...
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