Dyslexic Comedian Marcus Brigstocke on Shame, Addiction & Recovery
OCT 30, 202453 MIN
Dyslexic Comedian Marcus Brigstocke on Shame, Addiction & Recovery
OCT 30, 202453 MIN
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<p><strong>CW: This episode includes discussions of suicide, addiction, and pornography. If these topics may be triggering, please listen with care and reach out for support if needed.</strong></p><br><p>This week’s guest is actor, writer, and one of the most familiar faces in British comedy—Marcus Brigstocke. You’ve probably seen him cracking jokes on QI, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You or Live At The Apollo.</p><br><p>Marcus credits dyslexia for his “Comic Super Brain”. But it’s not all laughs—in a raw conversation, Marcus talks about his struggles with alcohol, drugs, and, for the first time, porn addiction. He also shares the journey of overcoming shame after infidelity in his past marriage. This candid conversation is a powerful look at neurodivergence, addiction, and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><h4>______________________________________</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</h4><p> </p><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Producer: Bella Neale</p><p>Video Editor: Tom Forrister</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><p><br></p><h4>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>_____________________________________</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Follow & subscribe…</h4><h4> </h4><h4>Website: www.hidden20.org</h4><h4>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</h4><h4>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</h4><h4>Marcus Brigstocke @marcusbrigstocke</h4><p><br></p><h4>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at <a href="https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge</a>. All proceeds go to the charity.</h4><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
![<p><strong>CW: This episode includes discussions of suicide, addiction, and pornography. If these topics may be triggering, please listen with care and reach out for support if needed.</strong></p><br><p>This week’s guest is actor, writer, and one of the most familiar faces in British comedy—Marcus Brigstocke. You’ve probably seen him cracking jokes on QI, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You or Live At The Apollo.</p><br><p>Marcus credits dyslexia for his “Comic Super Brain”. But it’s not all laughs—in a raw conversation, Marcus talks about his struggles with alcohol, drugs, and, for the first time, porn addiction. He also shares the journey of overcoming shame after infidelity in his past marriage. This candid conversation is a powerful look at neurodivergence, addiction, and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><h4>______________________________________</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</h4><p> </p><p>Host: Ben Branson</p><p>Producer: Bella Neale</p><p>Video Editor: Tom Forrister</p><p>Social Media Manager: Charlie Young</p><p>Music: Jackson Greenberg</p><p><br></p><h4>Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>_____________________________________</h4><h4><br></h4><h4>Follow & subscribe…</h4><h4> </h4><h4>Website: www.hidden20.org</h4><h4>Instagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcast</h4><h4>Ben Branson @seedlip_ben</h4><h4>Marcus Brigstocke @marcusbrigstocke</h4><p><br></p><h4>If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at <a href="https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge</a>. All proceeds go to the charity.</h4><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://assets.pippa.io/shows/657b32c48f98e20016664592/1727688431246-13a9e78d-6673-4702-95f5-bff12701363d.jpeg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
