Friend of Tyson Fury; tells us how he nearly died from Alcohol and Cocaine abuse

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we discuss topics related to alcohol and drug addiction, including personal lived experiences. These discussions may be distressing for some listeners. If you find these subjects triggering, we encourage you to take care of yourself and consider skipping this episode or reaching out for support if needed. Listener discretion is advised.
In this exclusive sit down interview, we chat with 'Big' Dan Ramson.
Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing in at 135kg, Big Dan is a larger than life character.
Close friends with Tyson Fury, former security for The Rolling Stones, and someone who can boast the mantra of "seen and done it all" and yet, despite all that, has had a 30 year on and off battle with alcohol and cocaine addiction.
Drinking and using daily; masking his pains and demons; chronic damage to his liver and organs; sectioned into a mental institution; nearly dying from alcoholism; to name but a few...
Dan is now a reformed character; clean & sober, and uses his lived experiences to help others change their lives around, like he did.
This is one of the most INSANE recovery stories I've ever heard...
Get in touch with Big Dan at:
talk2bigdan.com/
Connect with Big Dan on social media:
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Welcome to the show Big Dan
01:30 - What does Challenge mean to Big Dan?
02:10 - Who is Big Dan? - early life
06:15 - Big Dan’s friendship with Tyson Fury
08:10 - Big Dan’s first introduction to alcohol
11:00 - When did Big Dan identify he first had a problem?
13:30 - Big Dan discovers cocaine
15:50 - End of Big Dan’s boxing career due to drink and drugs
17:30 - Tales of an addict
22:20 - The physical and medical impact of drinking too much
26:18 - what was Big Dan drinking on average each day
28:25 - Big Dan gets sectioned into a mental institution
34:00 - Big Dan goes to rehab
36:20 - what was the definitive moment Bit Dan wanted to FINALLY stop drinking
42:25 - Dan uses photos to help with his memories as he was intoxicated
44:25 - Big Dan working whilst intoxicated
47:10 - “I don’t remember meeting Muhammad Ali or starting a fight with Mike Tyson”
49:20 - Big Dan’s 2 year recovery journey
55:15 - Big Dan now helps other addicts
59:30 - Hospital to Hollywood
01:02:10 - what advice can Big Dan give to any relatable listeners?
01:03:30 - What are 3 things Big Dan is now grateful in life?
01:07:12 - Outro
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[@shaunhill4434]

Met dan when he lived at the cottage 😢,Can't tell you how happy I am to see him change his life round n get back on track with his kids n friends TOP MAN 💯💥💙

[@HodgeCast]

He is a gentle giant, and a big character, with an even bigger heart. Thanks for watching and commenting, hopefully you can subscribe to the show 🙏❤

[@Talk2BigDan]

Thanks Sean 👍

[@shaunhill4434]

​@@HodgeCastwill do...

[@davewilson9577]

Well done Dan, seriously, I saw you in a chippy at your most yellow and thought "that's it" but you have totally turned it around, proud of you. 👍😁 PS great interviewing, subscribed. 👌👍

[@Talk2BigDan]

Thanks dave for the message I hope people that don’t know me really take it in how much I’ve changed and how much they can change with the right person behind them and grit determination and will power ❤

[@davewilson9577]

True that, it's all about will power and simply never giving up. X​@@Talk2BigDan

[@HodgeCast]

Thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing 🫡

[@focusonreallife]

MEGA WELL DONE DANNY AND GREAT PODCAST

[@HodgeCast]

Thank you for taking the time to watch, and leave a comment for feedback; trust you have hit that subscribe button to? 😜

[@Talk2BigDan]

Thank you

[@darrenharrison4933]

Just watched this known Dan for years and some funny 😄 stories ourselves, so proud of him now well done 👍 Dan x

[@Talk2BigDan]

Topman daz

[@HodgeCast]

Thanks for watching and feeding back Darren, hope you can subscribe 🙏

[@RickMawd04]

Danny is a massive personality around Bury.. Such a shame to see big Dan lose his way for a while. But we have him back! He’s done nothing but positives in the last couple of years so well done pal.. zero to hero ❤

[@HodgeCast]

@@RickMawd04 couldn’t of summed it up better myself Rick, big up to big Dan ❤️ thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you have subscribed to 😜🙌🏽

[@Talk2BigDan]

Thank you Rick your a good pal 🤝

[@JasonLeyland-z3j]

Well done Dan 👍

[@Talk2BigDan]

Thanks 😊

[@HodgeCast]

Thanks for watching Jason. Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE - helps us continue to grow the show, and attract guests such as BIG DAN

[@IanCarroll-y8k]

Our kid I love you 😊

[@Talk2BigDan]

You 2 thanks for watching ❤

[@HodgeCast]

Thanks for watching, commenting… hopefully you have subscribed 👌

[@JasonLeyland-z3j]

Well done Dan 👍

[@HodgeCast]

Thanks for watching Jason. Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE - helps us continue to grow the show, and attract guests such as BIG DAN