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My HoneyDew this week is Nick Swardson! Nick Highlights the Lowlights of his father's death and almost dying of alcohol poisoning!
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[@benjamineyers3101]

Lost my dad last night... He was 68 years old. Luckily, I'll never have to tell anyone he was 69. Thanks to everyone involved in creating this podcast. It was oddly timely and cathartic.

[@benjohnson2312]

Sorry, dude.

[@projektmanlwc9936]

Sorry to hear you're going thru it. Def sucks.

[@TeamSleep]

Sorry to hear man ❤️

[@jarednewsom3619]

Stay strong stranger

[@EastboundAndDowns]

I'm really sorry, and I have been where you are. That is too young to lose your dad, but I hope I can help you through by sharing my experiences so you know what to expect. I promise not to make this about me, but rather help you in this unprecedented time of sorrow. You may have initial feelings that it was your fault and that you could've saved him. IGNORE ALL THAT; I don't know the circumstances, but his time was his time and you did the best you could. Just man up for your family, as they'll need a lot of support now. Keep in mind that this sorrow doesn't just heal eventually, but also empowers you over time. You're going to be going through a lot of anger, so just let out whatever is going through your head. Watch your fists; don't go punching something hard and making the pain worse. Just scream, talk, anything cathartic. Hugely helpful tip, get a big Lego set or something. Anything to kill the time and be productive. Start a hobby, whatever. It makes the beginning period a lot easier. After you just go through the cycle of all this, you'll become empowered by such a loss. It will put the task on you of being as great as he was (or wasn't), and it builds strength. Stay tough, and keep your close ones close; this is when they are there for you.

[@mosdefjukie]

Jesus Christ that break dancing line was so quick and perfect….i literally had a spit take it was so damn funny.

[@orion1204]

17:25

[@DavisD814]

Nick is one of the most naturally funny people I’ve ever seen. The dude can lighten up the mood effortlessly. He’s hilarious. He’s not given enough credit. On a side note, the amount of times this dude pushes his glasses up drives me bonkers. lol.

[@AgendaInMind]

So the countries who held their citizens hostage for the shortest amount of time have the lowest virus rates and ill health. The Germ Theory was never actually proven to be 100% accurate, yet the trillion dollar medical industry is entirely based on that theory. What's the CAUSE of death in people with this "virus"? Does their brain explode? Does their heart stop beating? The CAUSE of death is still pneumonia. Pneumonia is not something you can "catch". It's a biological result of being "scared to death" of something. Think of it like an internal wound that you can't see, but when it starts to heal (when the traumatic event dissipates), the healing of the wounds in the lungs will cause pain, mucus, blood, fever, headaches, coughing, etc. You don't show the symptoms of "disease" until you stop being panicked and afraid. These symptoms usually show up 1-2 weeks after you've relaxed and resolved the upsetting event. So governments around the world are CAUSING fear frights in everyone based on an unproven THEORY by one man, Louis Pasteur, who redacted his claim of the germ theory on his death bed, yet no one listened. So of course, when everyone is allowed to escape the hostage situation the governments have put their people into, and they start relaxing about the "scary virus" that's not in any way transmissible, they will begin their healing phase (get sick), and believe they then have the "scary virus", and more panic will ensue as well as martial law. The longer people allow this government to hold them hostage in their homes, the more severe the "sickness" will be. Western Medicine is pure fraud, and people's lives are destroyed because of it. People do not get sick from germs and diseases are not "catchable." Disease starts in the brain with a traumatic, unexpected and stressful event. The best example and most commonly referred to mass illness event was the Great Flu of 1918. It set the stage for the current dogma that the "flu" has a season....fall. The flu of 1918 began in the fall, but what else was of great significance that also occurred during the same time in 1918?? The German Chancellor officially announced the end of World War I. Two weeks following that announcement, millions and millions of people who were directly affected by the very first World War went into the healing phase. The healing phase of a Territorial Fear is Bronchitis and flu-like symptoms. The healing phase of being scared to death for yourself or someone you love is pneumonia and tuberculosis, and lung tumors. None of these symptoms will appear when someone is in the conflict stage. All of them appear when you go thru the healing phase and the conflict is resolved. So millions of people began with these very serious illnesses given the length of time the war lasted, and this was all before the invention of antibiotics in 1929 which would have helped most people. This was also a time of food rationing, so the proper amount of protein needed when a tumor begins to degrade wasn't available. More people died in Europe than the US because the war was fought over there. And from that very event, we are told all around the world to get our vaccinations to prevent something that is directly caused by the things happening only in our own lives such as the disappointment of the end of summer, the trauma of a child starting school for the first time who doesn't want to go, the stress of having a new school routine after leisure time all summer.....can you see the pattern here? If you cannot "catch" cancer, arthritis or diabetes from another person, then you cannot "catch" a cold or flu. There is no such thing that only SOME diseases are communicable, but not all. Everything is based on the Germ Theory that was never proven to be 100% accurate from the very beginning.

[@johnguanciale258]

A Podcast great, for sure

[@TheIsaeldelgadojaime]

Ryan busting out laughing when Nick mentioned his special: Seriously, who farted? 😂

[@J57music]

Lollll

[@Eryn-co2fb]

First time scrolling into the comments was right as Nick mentioned this, bizarre

[@lachola1647]

69 ppl like this 😂

[@mikesullivan7153]

Yes! Just got called off work cuz of the weather I got a fat joint rolled and the Honey Dew y'all life don't get much better 😂😂😂😂😂

[@josiahf7398]

Good days! Lets enjoy this shit!

[@mookiecy]

It was fucking awesome right?! High on eddies!!!

[@Chasing.therain]

Nick's ability to make up a joke on the spot always amazes me! Just a reminder of why he is my favorite comedian!!

[@twofatchicksproductions9015]

"Is that true or are you just stealing this from me" Swardson I clapped my hands and laughed so hard, especially seeing Sickler's reaction. Thanks guys

[@mattcolin2963]

16:29

[@bigfern62]

"Someone called our house and threatened to kill me and u..." Nick: "that's weird..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CelebrateSuccessPodcast]

OMG. I've never heard anyone else talk about Ralph Waldo Emerson before. My favorite quote ever is one of his. "Treat a man as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can be, and he will become what he should be." That quote was the basis of a best man speech I gave at my best friend's wedding.

[@lacefacethegreat]

Just dropped my kid off at school and headed home for coffee. Perfect timing! Good guy Ryan Sickler always looking out for HD Nation. ❤️

[@WXpodcast]

Same here lol

[@RedHotFireballRocket]

Same

[@michaelhenderson643]

What does hd stand for

[@LivingLaVidaZoka]

@@michaelhenderson643 HoneyDew..

[@michaelhenderson643]

@@LivingLaVidaZoka i see.

[@dot_t]

As a brain aneurysm survivor I feel for Nick. 1 in 50 people have aneurysms they don't know about. I feel so lucky to have made it through that!

[@Ervinabrahamian]

I had a friend who played Chuckee at Chuckee Cheese. He hated the job, all day long he got beat down by bratty kids. One night after work he was driving his 2 coworkers home and suffered a brain aneurysm. He died, the others survived, RIP.

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

What did it feel like before hand?

[@hectorscustomrods2606]

I have a brain aneurysm, and almost no one knows they have one. So it can kill you without you knowing.

[@dot_t]

@@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30for me like the worst headache pain you have ever felt and it's sudden a stiff neck and vomiting.

[@jasonjohnson5929]

My grandpa had one when I was about 6 and I’m not gonna lie he’s like really slow now is that like that for everyone?

[@mookiecy]

Nick Swardson might make me laugh more than any other human being

[@EastboundAndDowns]

Nick is a super, genuinely nice guy, and far more well-read than you'd assume! I'm so psyched to finally see him on The 'Dew, he's had a rough few years.

[@bignose4703]

I just out loud said to myself "yessss" when i saw this, i need to get out more 😂

[@denisemarie7991]

🤣 i am at work, checked my phone, saw this video was up and said the same... ! I cant wait to snuggle in bed tonight and listen as i drift off to sleep..

[@lylechipperson3407]

one of my aunts died on thanksgiving years back and so every year when someone who is a guest like a boyfriend or girlfriend asks who made something to compliment it we always say "oh aunt Helen made that". Gets at least one person to spit out their food laughing every time.

[@RD-qb7sd]

Hilarious man! 😂

[@blessembreaks]

Nick is the kind of guy u root for

[@robertfrost8264]

He looks a HELL OF A LOT better than he did in The Wrong Missy. I'm glad he got things under control.

[@pj1995____]

Quitting alcohol or severely limiting how much you drink can do wonders for your face, less bloating and redness

[@chrisconroy3430]

That movie is low key hilarious and underrated

[@jamesgilmore69]

We need another Swardson episode, he’s perfect for this podcast

[@coloneldoctor]

Nick: "If I went to the diahhrea nationals..." Best. Line. Ever.

[@timctheoriginalnemesis4752]

Ryan Sickler is one of the best podcast interviewers ever greatest laugh ever and the most down to earth epic people hats of to you sir finish Joey Diaz life story please .

[@Karl_Marksman]

impossible when Joey Diaz is still alive. The story is not over :D

[@that_guy691]

Hell yeah we need Joe back on

[@PogeyMane]

Joey's life story is a fabricated lie.

[@sealife12]

@@PogeyMane source

[@Karl_Marksman]

@@PogeyMane none of these people are real to me. They could might as well be Jesus or Luke Skywalker, but you can still believe in the force. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story

[@flex_piper]

Alex: Dude, your bed's a car. Jeff: Yeah, but it's a f***in' sweet car.

[@johns5263]

Where’s your bathroom?

[@Ekdrink]

What?

[@TheMatriX423]

Best line of the movie

[@autumnmount495]

These hit different ever since losing my dad. I have surrounded myself with comedy podcasts ever since. The dark humor in some help me on bad days. Just giving me that little laugh along with- felt that 😂 Bobby’s daddy why you die is one I play on Father’s Day now.

[@treetrain]

two of the most grateful dudes in comedy. Love ya' two and this podcast!! And side note, Sickler, your podcast seriously got me through rough times this past year. unemployed, lost my Father, rough personal times in many ways, and this podcast has seriously lifted me up and helped with perspective. Thank you, and don't ever stop this podcast! All the best

[@stanoneill1842]

Nick's one of the most naturally funny dudes around, I used to fucking love his comedy central special as a kid. "Nicholasssss" has really always just seemed like your funniest bro/friend from childhood, glad to see he's doing good.

[@Edramos2324]

Ryan's earnest delivery mixed with Nick's ability to deliver one liners and still reach into his emotion was wonderful.

[@nickparks2149]

This is actually one of the best podcasts in the game right now. Keep crushing it Sickler.

[@Chasing.therain]

Don't ever die Swardson... :( I am so glad you made it through all of that! We are all so glad..

[@maryannevt156]

I just love Nick. Every podcast he's on makes my day.

[@matthale8090]

I totally agree. Him and Sasso gotta get together

[@ant143r0]

My wife worked at that one star urgent care and was there the day Nick went in! Glad he can laugh about it now!

[@importtuner2oo4]

I'm sitting in the hospital literally splitting my sides laughing at Nick you're the greatest! Glad you're doing well in life and back from your island boy adventure.

[@dizzynixx3033]

Sickler's laugh is one of the best things you can hear first thing in the morning! HAHA

[@moogie7494]

You can buy a ringtone of his laugh on his website for like a dollar. I set it as my notification sound yesterday, and its been classic. I've honestly been in a better mood since.

[@bluedingo1186]

This is actually my first episode of Honey Dew I'm watching. I've been a Swardson fan since before Grandma's Boy and keep my jeans as high and tight as i can. I wasn't expecting this ep to hit as hard as it did. A few years ago my mom developed Pre Progressive Aphasia and she is slowly deteriorating. She can't write, type, or do basic maintenance on her own anymore, and it is so difficult for her to even form a complete sentence and speak clearly. She's only 54 years old and it came out of nowhere about 6 years ago and there is no cure or even treatment. There is nothing to do but take a knee and run down the clock. Seeing someone deteriorate so completely after they worked so hard their entire lives is absolutely devastating.

[@thepiecreamer]

a hall of fame episode. one of my all time favorites already. nick is great. wish he would’ve used this as the opportunity to talk about norm finally

[@pcktbrst720]

0:50 🤣 That delivery has had me laughing for 15 minutes straight

[@garrettbelshe8954]

"She's back, with one pussy" I can't breathe

[@Matteuslee]

I can attest that nick went super hard. At the acme for open mic night my friends and I partied with him when he was there for the packers Vikings game. He was a great time and fun guy to drink with.

[@czhcustoms9987]

I feel for Nick so much, hes a great guy and hilarious comedian. I lost my mom at 17 years old and “jarring” is the best description possible. Shits hard man but you gotta push through and succeed for them

[@matthale8090]

I was 15 when my folks died. I agree, jarring is best described

[@austinjanes2708]

nick swardson pretend time was amazing show. this guy is a great comic been a fan for many years

[@JamesLeeBuzz]

I've always loved Nick Swardson, always makes me laugh in the movies/shows and especially his stand up, this was really great to see, Ryan is so damn good at extracting interesting info out of his guests. Cant wait to see Nick's new special!!

[@nathanforan5107]

Just lost my dad 6 months ago, this is very therapeutic

[@BostonBlues]

I've been waiting on Nick to make an appearance on any of the podcasts I watch thank you Sickler for having him 🙏🏼

[@robertfrench738]

I know I’m not saying anything new here, but Sickler always brings out the best intimate stories with guests, I love how he cuts through bits that comedians would normally do on other pods

[@sethk1698]

Healthcare professionals say more than 14 drinks a week is dangerous and I used to do double that in one night, every night. Nick probably did triple, that's INSANE he still drinks after that. I've been off everything over a year and overall I've never been more at peace. If you're reading this and going through a similar thing, it's worth the work. Your mind and body will return to normal and you'll start enjoying the little things again, I promise.

[@pineapplethief4418]

Oh, no, his body WON'T return to normal. necrosis in pancreas... permament brain damage. fucked up liver. But not staying sober would really expedite things for him, sadly

[@2112c]

17:28 , "he had to stop breakdancing" I lost it at that 😂

[@mostdopemamba8737]

We DESERVE to know how Nick almost got hit by a car, dammit! But what a great episode. Coming from a guy who lost both parents at such an early age, hearing Nick talk about how hard it is just to say, "Oh my dad is dead" hits so close to home and I always thought it was just me being a baby and not getting over it. It's nice to know other people feel that too.

[@SethTheArtist]

It’s so weird I’ve never thought of it Nick Swardson is the perfect person for Podcasts how does he not have one it would be amazing

[@joshtelly]

Nick is like the dad from Shameless.. almost died from drinking and is like - pshhh I don’t have a problem

[@ianmansfield8245]

"Do you want your grandmother dying like some little bird in a hospital room? Her translucent skin so thin you can see her last heartbeat.... Or do you want your Grandma to meet Chuck Norris?!". Bill Hicks

[@wretchedslippage3255]

Im a FREAK for the Honey Dew, playa. Love this ep... I didnt know Nick fell off SO HARD after doing Berts cast a while ago. Great guy.. glad hes alive. I LOVE YOU

[@TeamSleep]

I listen to maybe 8 podcasts regularly. Nick puts out a podcast that’s gonna be number one. I’ve never seen anyone kill on a podcast and Nick did on Whitney’s show not too long ago. It’s great.

[@sniffness11]

Sickler with the best laugh in the game

[@maryannemurray1452]

I laughed out loud so many times. Excellent episode! Thank you for being that highlight in my lowlight today❤️ We never found out how Nick almost got run over with the GG coat on😜

[@EVAASIVEOne]

This podcast is incredible Ryan, thank you man. Even bigger thanks to Nick, you’re a damn King. Have a wonderful Tuesday yall, stay safe this morning if you’re lighting one up or drinking a little glass already.

[@blue_vein_titty]

"he did one last headspin, then he was taken" 😂

[@Jchamp443]

I’m so happy I watched this episode, very inspirational to continue recovering from Fentanyl addiction…Nicks story was crayyyzy ! Love from DC/West Bmore !

[@IRISH4LIFE5151]

Thank you Nick for sharing your story. I know you have on other podcast but for as we know, the more you share, the more details you include. Thank you Nick Swardson.

[@racheller8753]

I love The Golden girls I used to watch it to fall asleep it was so comforting to me I'm trying to not be around the TV so much for health reasons so I don't watch TV to fall asleep anymore but I love Sophia,Rose, Blanche & Dorothy ! It's super cheesy but thank you for being a friend! RIP ladies❤️✨

[@joseph-ch6gw]

Great interview man.. got to know Nick a lot more. Love that guy. And finally got to see his set at the Tacoma Comedy Club on 10/13/22 and he totally killed it!

[@jaggirl]

Im soo glad you put all these here on KZbin. Respect..🙏

[@laurenlantz9112]

This made Nick way more relatable and I’m gonna enjoy his stuff even more so now! Love the show keep doing what you’re doing!! May have to submit my story to the honeydew my dad died at 56 when i was 21 from alcoholism and my grandpa his dad was just to walk me down the aisle who helps raise me and an hour before that he died from blood sugar issues. And my childhood was not a walk in the park but I don’t know maybe it’s not interesting enough to submit lol

[@EulogizingSleep]

how does nick not have a podcast?! he has the best podcast presence ive ever seen

[@watermyplants6089]

Maybe he doesn't want one. Literally everybody has a podcast.

[@butterfly7624]

I love Nick's jacket! 👵👵👵👵

[@SuperToughnut]

Nick is a rockstar. I hope he stays healthy. He seems like a good man.

[@Art-uc6dj]

Incidentally, every series Swardson has ever done, complete comedy gold. I probably haven't seen all this films, but the ones I have had similar genius moments. Thanks for all the laughs, man. Glad you didn't die! Stay alive, we need you here.

[@BobbyLightTV]

Never click on a guest so fast than when it’s swardy good shit Sickler!!

[@robynleighs]

My Dad passed 6 hours after my birthday in 2018 and it's so true that there's no way to describe in words the grief that you deal with for the rest of your life. 💔

[@zackmitchell9587]

I came here just to give this a Thumbs Up! Already listened on Spotify yesterday, couldn’t wait until today. Nick is THE MAN. #Fart

[@ironferret]

I remember being a kid watching Nick Swardson’s half hour comedy central special. Funny then, and funny now! ❤️ 😂

[@MorbidOrangeCat]

He's got a 4OCEAN bottle next to a plastic bottle LOLOL

[@petemal3884]

When you’re trying to listen to the Dew at work and your annoying co worker keeps asking you questions 3:06

[@a_newman4405]

If I see someone with headphones or ear bids on I do not bother them. But some people don't get the hint lol

[@Carl_2112]

Nock really is a great dude! The epic stories Nick has are a blast. Thanks for having him on the show Ryan.

[@SwaggedTaylor]

Nick Swardson will forever be a legend, great talk Ryan!

[@CollinThomasEverett]

15min. in and there are some bizarre similarities between your guys' stories! Love seeing you two connect like this.

[@Art-uc6dj]

Swardson has the raddest attitudes about so many things. He has never been afraid to show vulnerability and keep it completely real, but this really showed new sides of him. Kudos. Great stuff! Cool to see him have such respect for his dad, and still be able to find the humor in trauma and loss. I lost mine not too long ago, and wish I had that perspective, sounds like a cool career the guy had, and a cool relationship to be envied.

[@Peapodzilla]

Nick needs his own podcast

[@Seakaye2s]

So glad I checked this one out, a lot of this podcast hit home. Great pod fellas

[@timothybrumit4948]

Welcome back to the honeydewww yall!!!

[@robertmudd3392]

Nick Swardson: I can literally sit in a bar without drinking, I don't have a problem...Proceeds to poison himself with booze on month long benders lol

[@pineapplethief4418]

addicts lie all the time, especially to themselves

[@Mchilde1313]

Sitting at home shitting blood from a hard taco accident.... avoiding the hospital.... this podcast should help.

[@lauderdale77]

What?!

[@Mchilde1313]

The blood shits have stopped... just saying. It might have helped. Also. Chew your tacos

[@clevermissfox]

@@Mchilde1313 had the same problem from an Apple chip binge.

[@MsLexagirl]

Nick is my spirit animal

[@brookelaw4245]

Yes! Two of my favorite people!!! This was awesome! 🖒

[@elusion23one41]

Great podcast man Ryan just knows how to have a good conversation with people.

[@Josh-ie4hb]

I can identify with Swardson's drinking. This episode made me thirsty and that Sailor Jerry and Coke is on the way. You're right Nick, drinking is awesome.

[@scottwise4800]

It’s interesting how alcoholics always start a sentence about their drinking with, “I am not an alcoholic.” Trust me dude, you are.

[@merrimackvalleyblackdog45]

Quickly becoming my favorite conversationalist.

[@DeleriousOdyssey]

I love Nick Swardson

[@Kat-yz3hc]

I hope Nick does start a podcast! He is one of my favorite podcast guests so I can only imagine how fun his own podcast would be🙂

[@brandimhancock]

I’m so happy Nick is doing a bunch of podcasts 😭💛

[@nellaluap8758]

NICK, please listen to Whittney and start a Pod.... or at least make the full rounds... You are so funny and likeable in this format... seriously... favorite podcast guest

[@OuchesVonDoom]

Nick Swardson seems so down to earth and actually nice I hope he keeps that

[@peteschwerin1247]

Nick is the funniest

[@jtdrmmr]

Nick Swardson is a treasure. Saw him on one of the "Sandler & Friends" tours a few years ago and he was the funniest by far. (Norm was not on this leg of the tour, or else it would have been close... haha)

[@thinkmoretypeless3321]

Went by so fast, please have him back again soon

[@ridethepace6005]

The Stickler laugh actually creates a unique frequency known to cause clots in people's hearts. Brent Kirschners laugh can do this too.

[@kellyc2425]

This clowns fake laugh is just ridiculous. Literally ruined it for me.

[@sickembrace9531]

That purple mattress read was the funniest thing I heard all day

[@devinfrancis53]

To straight face my dad had to stop break dancing is wild lol

[@KC-nd7nt]

Thanks guys !

[@BeegMonkay]

My Dad died two weeks ago on the 16th. Damn, it hurts. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@chadconway927]

Ryan your great man. I rewatch some. And I love that you have casted some of my favorite comedians and stand ups

[@eddiehyde9772]

Finally decided to check out your podcast!! I seen you in new west bc at richard bronsons! Awesome show bro!

[@ryanjames9599]

What a DEPRESSING episode! Thanks!