Buckle up for part two! Melissa and Susie are joined by guest Todd Bridges once again for an engaging conversation covering a range of topics. From Todd's love for gaming and his Twitch channel to reminiscing about NBC parties with Melissa, to Gary Coleman's life and legacy, to social media criticism and confronting past mistakes, this episode has it all.
Todd also shares his plans for a documentary and a feature film about his life story, aiming to inspire and help people in their journey toward recovery. Trust us, you do not want to miss this epic part two episode.
In this episode:
- Todd Bridges reflects on his relationship with Gary Coleman and how they grew close in the last four years before Gary's passing
- Todd shares encounters with celebrities such as Chuck Barris and Jean "Jamie Dancing Machine."
- Todd opens up about his personal journey of overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety for 30 years
- Todd’s plan to share his life story through a documentary series and a feature film to inspire others in their recovery journeys
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Connect With Our Guest Todd Bridges
On Instagram: @toddbridges
On His Website: realtoddbridges.com
On Twitch: www.twitch.tv/toddbridges
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Susie Shubert on Instagram @susie_shubert
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