August 19, 2025 ā¢ 42 mins
John F. O'Donnell tells Kevin about that time he got kicked out of his favorite comedy club. You can also watch this episode on YouTube.
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John starts out in the New York comedy scene, dealing with his bi-polar disorder, plus memorable encounters during his early days as a comedian.
keywords: Bipolar I Disorder, lithium, mental illness, comedy, comedian
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