Chris Franklin: Scurvy, Emphysema, Rehab, 2 Divorces, Suicide Attempt & Nearly Drinking Self To Death

Chris "The Bloke" Franklin is an Australian comedy icon who's been gigging for almost 30 years. Watching him wrangle a tough crowd is a masterclass.Chris is 61 and been living large his whole life. Big respect to someone who goes this hard and is still going. He's got loads of wild stories and sat down with me during Melbourne Comedy Fest to talk about the ones we can legally discuss; getting scurvy, degenerate gambling, emphysema, rehab, 2 divorces, a suicide attempt in the navy, and trying to drink 1000 beers in a 30 day period that nearly killed him.Chris doesn't have anything specific to plug but he's constantly touring through Australia and Canada follow him on instagram at www.instagram.com/christheblokfranklinI'm touring the new hour 'Animal Magnetism' and I would love to see you in: Mt Eliza Victoria June 19, Darwin July 23-25, Singapore Aug 1, Thailand Aug 2 & 4, Hobart Aug 7, with more coming. Tickets at www.jezwatts.com Pls follow me on socials www.instagram.com/jezwattscomedy www.tiktok.com/@jezwattscomedy www.youtube.com/@jezwattscomedySubscribe to the pod! Rate it 5 stars! Love you. Hugs and kisses.Remove Google AI overview from your browser using https://tenbluelinks.org/You can switch to Duck, Duck Go for search and easily turn of their AI overviewFight against letting datacentres into your community there's a protest in Melbourne June 13Guest RecommendationsFavourite Film - Flying High / AirplaneFavourite Musician - ACDC (Bon Scott version)Favourite Comedian - Billy Connolly