Why Eric Rushton is "Trying to Get Ripped" for Mental Health - Episode 17 Eric Ruston

Описание: In this episode of the Unstable Podcast, Ricky Balshaw sits down with the brilliantly awkward and award-winning comedian Eric Rushton. Eric opens up about the realities of living with chronic depression, the side effects of medication, and his hilarious attempts at navigating dating apps with "too much honesty."

The pair dive deep into the British comedy circuit, discussing everything from the legendary (and chaotic) Hollybush in Cradley Heath to the struggle of penetrating the London-centric "gatekeepers" of the industry. Eric also reveals his new fitness journey, explaining why lifting weights has become a vital tool for his mental health—and how being "ripped" might accidentally ruin his low-status stage persona.

In this episode, we cover:
The art of the self-deprecating intro.
Winning the Sean Locke and Leicester Mercury Comedy Awards.
The impact of regionalism and classism on TV opportunities.
Why gym culture is more "egalitarian" than you think.
Horror stories from christenings and bad preview shows.

Eric's Socials:
Website: https://www.ericrushton.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericrushton9...
Instagram:   / ericrushton96  
Youtube:    / @ericrushton96  

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Where to find Ricky:
Facebook: /rickybalshaw
Instagram: @rickybalshaw
TikTok: @ricky_balshaw
X: @ricky_balshaw

Chapters:
00:00 The most "Egalitarian" word in the world
01:30 Introducing Eric Rushton (The Real vs. The Practice)
03:00 Chronic Depression & Dating App Bio Disasters
06:00 Winning the Leicester Mercury & Sean Locke Awards
10:00 The "Low Energy" Style: Ricky’s First Stage Death
14:45 Eric Rushton is getting ripped?
18:50 Why Creatine is good for your brain
22:30 The "Posh" gym vs. Pure Gym
29:00 The legend of The Hollybush & Baptism by Fire
34:00 Workshop: How to intro yourself on Celebrity Pointless
37:30 Why do 1 in 5 people choose comedy for date night?
41:40 The "Pedophile" Typecast: Male vs. Female Entertainers
45:00 The woman who smashed her boyfriend's car at a gig
51:00 Crowds vs. Social Media: The Paul Smith Effect
56:00 Is the comedy industry regionalist?
01:03:30 YouTube vs. Netflix: The battle for views
01:11:00 Plugging the Tour: "Innkeeper"

Video and audio edited by the voice behind the mic, Producer Mikey.
Follow him on X here: @monkaiy

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