DLG213_Comedian, John F. O’Donnell talks manic/depression, but in a fun way. Plus, a call-in from Boy From Camp

I first saw John F. O'Donnell performing years ago in a basement in the bowels of Bushwick and his talent really spoke to me. I’ve followed his career and he’s just finished 5 years as a correspondent on Redacted Tonight. We got him back in the hood and most importantly back weekly live at Cobra Club! Live From Outer Space, every Friday night, 9pm, is a great, authentic, comedy show where you can see well-known comedians for cheap, he often co-hosted with the awesome Eric Bergstrom. John is undeniably funny and original. When he shows up to the studio this time he is also clean and healthy as a whistle. As he says so himself, “he looks years younger.” John openly dives right into describing his battle with bipolar illness. What’s so interesting, hearing about it from him, is that he has truly educated himself on his illness and the myriad ways, medical and otherwise, diet, yoga, etc. to cope with it. So as an unlicensed shrink, I learned a lot—he understands all the drugs quite well and how they work too. He’s really helpful at articulating his feelings and experiences as well. John is inspiring too. His drive to cope with bipolar is directly connected to his passion for comedy, because he wants to keep doing it. He’s in a great place right now – so glad to have him back in Brooklyn! If you're interested in hearing even more about John's bipolar experience, you can add on this episode of the Keith and The Girl podcast: http://www.keithandthegirl.com/show-detail/5679/goofygrapes-w-john-f-odonnell.aspx At the beginning of this episode: Howard Eckstut, a boy from camp that liked me and visited me at my home after camp calls in-we haven't talked in 50 years! We reminisce about a co-ed swim. and more GET HIS SPECIAL HERE John F. O'Donnell (JFOD) is currently a “Political Correspondent” on the comedy news television program Redacted Tonight with Lee Camp on RT America. According to the Comedy Central Insider, "John F. O'Donnell is one of the more explosive comics in New York City. On stage, he's like a tightly capped liter of soda filled with lit fireworks." John has been featured in The New York Times, The LA Times and The Huffington Post, as well as being one of Comedy Central's Fresh Faces of Comedy. John is also the co-creator and host of the 8-city hit show, 50 First Jokes. JFOD was been given a Congressional Press Credentials for Redacted Tonight, which, if you know him, seems like a terrible breach of security.