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Getting Loaded with James Brown: Founder of Loaded Magazine
Getting Loaded with James Brown: Founder of Loaded Magazine
Getting Loaded with James Brown: Founder of Loaded Magazine
Sunday 29th September 2024
Join Vic and Hamish as they chat with James Brown about his journey from founding Loaded Magazine to achieving 26 years of sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- James Brown shares his journey from NME to Loaded Magazine.
- Discusses the chaotic lifestyle during his drinking years.
- Reflects on how his career masked his addiction.
- Shares insights on maintaining sobriety for over two decades.
- Explores the surprising benefits of a sober life.
I stay sober and clean for a day. It’s hard, but it’s simple.
In this episode of Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish sit down with James Brown, the legendary founder of Loaded Magazine. Known for his revolutionary impact on UK magazine culture, James shares his journey from being a young editor at NME to launching Loaded and working at GQ. But behind his professional success lies a tumultuous personal battle with addiction and the trauma of his mother's suicide.
James opens up about the chaotic life he led during his drinking years, including wild nights that ended in different countries and confrontations with strangers. He reflects on how his career legitimised his excessive behaviour, making it harder to recognise the need for change. Despite these challenges, James has been sober since 1998 and offers a candid look at how sobriety has transformed his life.
Throughout the episode, James and the hosts discuss the highs and lows of giving up alcohol, the struggle to fill time once dominated by drinking, and the surprising joys of a sober life. The conversation is peppered with humour and honesty, making it relatable for anyone who has ever questioned their relationship with alcohol. If you're looking for an episode that combines laughter with genuine insight into the ups and downs of sobriety, this one is a must-listen.
You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the complexities of addiction and the strength it takes to overcome it.