BatShit: Living with Mental Illness

BatShit is a frank, funny, and no holds barred look at living with mental illness. Hosted by actor and comedian Adam Slemon, alongside screenwriter and comic Brad C. Hodson, BatShit covers mental health topics, from how mental illness destroys relationships to how it affects work and creativity. The two hosts have both been diagnosed as bipolar and bring their unique backgrounds having dealt with this illness to the show with an irreverent, tongue firmly planted in cheek approach. Laughter, as they say, is the best medicine. Well, next to actual medicine. Seriously, take your pills.

Return of the Bipolar Duo

We're back! Adam and Brad talk about why they needed a break, how that impacted their bipolar, what they've been up to, and what listeners have to look forward to for the show moving forward.

09-25
37:16

Adam's Episode Episode

An episode about Adam’s recent episode.

06-12
27:40

Insurance

Adam and Brad dive into issues they’ve had with their insurance and how it impacts their mental health care and medication.

06-05
29:45

Billy O’Leary Part 3

The conclusion of our three part interview with bipolar actor Billy O’Leary.

05-29
39:09

The Seinfeld Episode

It's our show about nothing! Adam and Brad go topicless and riff about whatever crosses their mentally ill minds.

05-22
24:08

Motivation Part 2

Adam and Brad continue their discussion on motivation and the lack thereof for the mentally ill.

05-15
38:59

Why Are We Bipolar? Part 2 with Billy O’Leary

Actor Billy O’Leary returns to the show to continue an in-depth discussion about bipolar disorder.

05-08
30:20

Motivation

The boys discuss how to find motivation when you’re struggling with mental illness.

05-01
38:28

Why are we Bipolar? With Billy O’Leary

Actor Billy O’Leary (Hot Shots, Bull Durham) joins the show to discuss why mental illness occurs, his own struggles with it, and how it’s impacted his career.

04-24
36:28

Checking In Again

Adam and Brad are back after a short break to check in on their own mental health and to go off on the tangents that you’ve come to expect from their mania addled brains.

04-19
38:09

World Bipolar Day

Adam and Brad discuss World Bipolar Day, why it exists, and if it helps the cause.

04-03
38:31

Adulting

The bipolar boys take a look at how difficult it is to just handle the basic functions of adult life while struggling with mental illness.

03-27
38:15

Supporting Others

An episode about those who support loved ones with a mental illness, including spouses and friends of those with bipolar and other disorders.

03-20
44:01

Anger

Brad smash! Adam and Brad explore the anger issues people with bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses often struggle with.

03-13
42:20

Bipolar Celebrities

Brad and Adam take a look at celebrities struggling with bipolar and whether knowing about them helps. ChatGPT. Taylor Tomlinson. Adam does research. Selena Gomez. Carrie Fisher. Robin Williams. Putting on a mask for others. Jean Claude Van Damme. Pete Davidson. Ted Turner. Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Psylocibin. Halsey. Richard Dreyfus. Stephen Fry. Jimi Hendrix. Demi Lovato. Alan Ritchson. Russell Brand. David Harbour.

03-06
37:22

Apologies!

No episode this week, but we were recently guests on the podcast Jockular Pugilists to discuss bipolar so you can check us out there. Or listen to our bipolar discussion a few episodes back on the podcast EmoDojo. We’ll be back with a new episode next week!

02-28
00:46

Listener Questions Part 4

Brad and Adam dive into listener questions about bipolar, OCD, PTSD, depression, and other conditions. Helping a loved one when they feel judged. Does depression ever end? Should you feel happy when baseline? Mood journals. Accepting the diagnosis. Being diagnosed young. Accused of faking symptoms. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

02-21
28:43

Alternative Therapy

Adam and Brad dive into alternative therapies that might work for mental illness. The keto diet. Egg yolks and dopamine. Vitamins. Red light therapy. Ketamine therapy.

02-14
37:50

Mental Illness in the Media

The Bipolar Duo take a look at how mental illness is portrayed in the media, examining everything from the news to television shows to your favorite movies.

02-07
35:37

Depression Part 2

Adam and Brad once again dive into depression, their recent struggles with it, and coping mechanisms to fight it.

01-31
31:40

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