EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 1H 2M
Kidney Comeback, Skid Row Real Talk & the Power of Optimism | John DiResta EP 339
from Darren Carter - Pocket Party · host Darren Carter
Join Darren Carter and comedian John DiResta for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly uplifting episode of Pocket Party! Fresh off his life-saving kidney transplant (shoutout to his son Matt for the ultimate gift), John opens up about recovery, inspiring others, and why optimism is the ultimate superpower—even when life throws you curveballs like Skid Row stories, angry mobs surrounding your car, Rodney King flashbacks, living in an old house with backyard chaos, growing up on the grounds of a mental home, and declaring bankruptcy. From gut-busting laughs to real-talk resilience, this one proves no matter how rough the ride gets, the right attitude can turn it all around. You don’t want to miss this one—pure Pocket Party magic.Like what I do?Show your support here:https://buymeacoffee.com/darrencarter Sign up for my email list so you'll know when I'm performing near you! https://linktr.ee/DarrenCarterI take requests! Check out this Cameo profile: https://v.cameo.com/xi0oh9hlDnbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/darren-carter-pocket-party--3090090/support.
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Join Darren Carter and comedian John DiResta for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly uplifting episode of Pocket Party! Fresh off his life-saving kidney transplant (shoutout to his son Matt for the ultimate gift), John opens up about recovery, inspiring others, and why optimism is the ultimate superpower—even when life throws you curveballs like Skid Row stories, angry mobs surrounding your car, Rodney King flashbacks, living in an old house with backyard chaos, growing up on the grounds of a mental home, and declaring bankruptcy. From gut-busting laughs to real-talk resilience, this one proves no matter how rough the ride gets, the right attitude can turn it all around. You don’t want to miss this one—pure Pocket Party magic.Like what I do?Show your support here:https://buymeacoffee.com/darrencarter Sign up for my email list so you'll know when I'm performing near you! https://linktr.ee/DarrenCarterI take requests! Check out this Cameo profile: https://v.cameo.com/xi0oh9hlDnbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/darren-carter-pocket-party--3090090/support.
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