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    Jake "The Snake" Roberts

    Jake "The Snake" Roberts

    FromBack from Broken

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    Jake "The Snake" Roberts

    FromBack from Broken

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    Length:
    37 minutes
    Released:
    Jun 26, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Jake "The Snake" Roberts was one of the most famous pro wrestlers of the 1980s. He had a massive following. But behind the scenes he was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and haunted by childhood abuse. This is the story of how Jake "The Snake" turned things around and found a second career as a stand-up comedian.
    Released:
    Jun 26, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (35)

    Back From Broken is an interview series about what it takes to recover from the biggest challenge of your life -- and what others can learn from your adversity. Colorado Public Radio’s Vic Vela, an award-winning journalist who’s also a recovering drug addict, hosts the podcast. Vic talks with guests about challenges like substance abuse, mental illness, gambling addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder. Each story describes the highest highs, the darkest moments and what it takes to make a comeback. It’s a raw, empathetic show that’s ultimately about hope -- and how recovery is possible.