Ep 198 | An Addict's Redemption Story the World NEEDS to Hear | Jeff Allen | The Glenn Beck Podcast

The Glenn Beck Program

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News, News Commentary, Politics

4.6 • 25.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2023

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Over the course of his nearly five-decade career, Jeff Allen has become a master at clean comedy — no crudeness, no swearing, no political incorrectness … just jokes. And amid the recent terror attack in Israel, crashing economies around the world, and a tension between Republicans and Democrats in America that grows daily, every single person could benefit from listening to Jeff Allen's unique humor. But Allen’s life wasn’t always about good timing and funny stories. He sits down with Glenn in this episode of “The Glenn Beck Podcast” to tell his full story. His book, “Are We There Yet: My Journey from a Messed-Up to Meaningful Life,” details everything from addiction and his rock bottom to the moment that changed everything and turned him fully toward Christ. He tells Glenn about his nonchalant marriage proposal at an airport baggage claim in Cleveland, Ohio, a hilarious incident on a ski lift, and how performing with Dry Bar Comedy helped “change [his] life.” But ultimately, this conversation provides what most of us need after being bombarded with devastating news around the world day after day: a good cry and a good laugh. SPONSORS: My Patriot Supply is the nation’s largest preparedness company. Go to https://mypatriotsupply.com and when you buy their three-month emergency food kit, which lasts up to 25 years in storage, you’re going to get a bonus package of crucial survival gear – worth over $200 – for free! Home Title Lock. Home title fraud is growing 2.5x faster than credit card fraud. You could be a victim and not even know it. Visit https://HomeTitleLock.com and use the promo code BECK to get 30 days of free protection. When you buy socks from https://grip6.com/BECK, you’re supporting American ranchers and American manufacturers. You’re also getting a pair of socks that keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Right now, you can save $200 on an EdenPURE Thunderstorm Air Purifier 3-pack for whole-home protection. You’ll get three units for under $200. That's a fraction of the cost compared to other air purifiers that can go for over $600. Just go to http://edenpuredeals.com and enter discount code GLENN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.8	There is an important ratio in the world of comedy. The more offensive a joke is, the
0:33.1	funnier it becomes for all kinds of reasons, cultural reasons, psychological, religious,
0:38.9	social, political, you name it. But you better not take that risk with your audience
0:45.5	and flop. So the more offensive a joke is, the funnier it has to be. On the flip side
0:51.4	of this is the clean comedy, clean comedians. Standups like Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld.
1:00.8	Even the most offensive comedians will tell you, a clean comedy routine is much harder than
1:07.4	the offensive to funny ratio. Because while offensive comedy allows the comic to see just
1:13.3	how far they can take it, clean comedy requires the comic to let the joke loose by raining
1:20.7	it in. Today's guest is a clean comedian. He has been performing since 1978. He most likely
1:29.6	coined the term happy wife, happy life. And would you rather be right or would you rather
1:35.6	be happy? Over the course of his nearly five decade career, he has become a master at
1:42.1	clean comedy. But he's also a clean comedian, clean as in clean and sober. It wasn't always
1:50.6	that way. In fact, he had some real demons to wrestle with. Now in his book, are we
1:58.3	very yet? My journey from a messed up to a meaningful life, he's telling the entire story,
2:05.2	including some of the darkest moments of his life, his rock bottom as he fought addiction
2:10.8	to alcohol and cocaine. He has an amazing life and an amazing journey. And I think you
2:18.4	might be able to relate to in some way or another, but also learn from. Please welcome
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