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No Stupid Questions · September 9, 2026 · 47m 30s

How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person

Gary Gulman
Show Notes

Stephen Dubner sits down with comedian Gary Gulman to discuss how creativity and recovery intertwine. Gary opens up about using his mental health battles as material, the importance of staying active, and bouncing back from career setbacks. They also head outside to shoot hoops, a ritual Gary credits for his stability. The conversation touches on getting fired and the challenge of holding grudges.

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Highlights

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Comedy as a channel for depression
Gary explains how he uses his struggles with depression as material for his comedy.
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Basketball as a mental health strategy
Gary credits regular basketball games as a crucial part of maintaining his well-being.
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The aftermath of getting fired
The conversation touches on Gary's experience with being fired and the emotional fallout.
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Editorial

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Holding grudges and letting go
Gary reflects on the temptation to hold grudges after being wronged and the eventual need to release them.
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Misc

✧Gary stays well by regularly playing basketball, and during this episode, Stephen joins him on the court.
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