S9 Ep116: Simon Thomas - How His Alcohol Dependency & Struggles Almost Led To Him Taking His Own Life + Archie Calls Out Bill Sweeney!

The Rig Biz Podcast

Blind Dog Productions

Business, Rugby, Comedy Interviews, Comedy, Marketing, Sports

4.9 • 952 Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Today we're joined by one of our greatest friends of the show in Sky Sports & Amazon Prime Broadcaster Simon Thomas for somewhat of a 'Dry January' special. Simon has recently passed his 1 year anniversary of being sober and in this deeply personal interview he takes us through the horrendous struggles and relationship he's had with alcohol over the years. After suddenly losing his wife, his life was flipped upside down and like so many in desperate situations, he took refuge in the bottle and this sparked a sudden downfall which almost led to his death on multiple occasions. He opens up about his inspiring journey over the last couple of years and gives advice to those who maybe struggling from similar issues. We also discuss the premature arrival of his daughter and the terrifying events surrounding that. However it's not all seriousness as Archie manages to inject a ridiculous amount of stupidity and laughter into the podcast as always.
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0:00.0	I love you but I don't know what to do now. You see it's been a big Christmas for myself inside. I put on weight and I feel really
0:17.5	tired. I'm trying to start a new year, new me. Trying to get a new shas baby you'll see but money's tight and my baby's
0:26.3	alright but I can't afford the gym can't afford to fucking fight I need someone
0:31.2	help me yeah because I need to say I need to
0:34.0	to sweat all day to get my chassis K
0:36.0	and then I see this place to call the Aflo too
0:39.0	they give me money off all the things I want to do
0:42.0	I want to do.
0:42.8	I want to sweat, want to earn what I can.
0:45.4	I want to go to the gym classes and I ran.
0:48.9	And then I see half-lo give me half price,
0:51.9	a better price to go do the things at nice and things I love things I do all day.
0:57.0	Hidden jam racks, press ups and array.
1:01.0	And then I tap dance all the way because in London town is going my way
1:06.3	I can do it any class any gym anywhere and make money back if I fucking care if I got a membership I can rent it at nice and if I
1:16.4	don't a membership I can get at a high price or better.
1:20.8	You hear me now I'm working out cheaper than everyone in this town.
1:25.0	Am my chassis strong? And my baby's right. I'm gonna fucking boss 20-20 for you're right.
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1:36.5	too.
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1:42.3	in London then you can get them through the app.
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