Cancel Culture vs. Comedy: Brian Dunkleman (Season 1 American Idol Cohost) Speaks – Ask Dr. Drew – Episode 103

Ask Dr. Drew

From unknown comedian, to co-host of American Idol, to driving for Uber... Brian Dunkleman tells his astonishing story of the ruthless world of Hollywood, cancel culture, and personal triumph in "Dunkleman" on Amazon Prime. Watch "Dunkleman" at Amazon.com and follow Brian at https://twitter.com/BrianDunkleman.

[This episode was originally broadcast on July 14, 2022]

ABOUT BRIAN DUNKLEMAN

Brian Dunkleman was one of the first celebrities to experience the wrath of cancel culture after his departure from co-hosting the first season of American Idol. The actor/comedian is sharing that experience with never told before behind the scenes insights on the long-running show along with his own painful journey in “Dunkleman” which just debuted on Amazon Prime. The special is a labor of love for him and the first time that he is speaking about his own personal demons (i.e.; the trauma of losing his father when was 11-years-old, substance abuse, divorce) and the challenges of navigating the entertainment business post Idol.

Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (http://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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