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“Episodic” is an exploration of two comedians’ experiences with bipolar disorder. John F. O’Donnell and Andrea Allan have different versions of this mood disorder, and they both open up about their particular diagnosis. Each episode captures a different episode (bout) of mania and depression that John or Andrea have been through. “Episodic” promises to be full of insanity, euphoria, bad decisions, laughter, sadness, pleasure, pain and, ultimately, triumph of the human spirit.

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Ep. 15 Manic Episode Plus Social Media Equals Disaster

2026/01/13

John and Andrea discuss the STAT News article, “For some with bipolar disorder, manic episodes are magnified for all to see online.” John talks about social media insanity he partook in when he was manic. Wild times!

Ep. 14 ChatGPT Induces Mania And Psychosis

2025/12/15

Andrea and John discuss the Wired article, “OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week.” They also delve into Andrea’s controversial use of the chatbot.

Ep. 13 Strategies To Help Someone In “Denial” Of Their Mental Illness

2025/12/03

John and Andrea go over clinical psychologist, Dr. Xavier Amador’s, decades long work about how to understand and help people who won’t accept that they have a mental illness. They’re actually not in denial often times. Instead, they are completely unaware that they are mentally ill. Dr. Amador explains the difference and how this difference informs how one should approach the person in crisis.

Ep. 12 Crazy Tales Of Mania In Washington, DC

2025/11/03

John and Andrea delve into John’s manic episodes that occurred in our nation’s capital. These are some wild tales!

Ep. 11 Protecting Your Mental Health During Times Of Political Turmoil

2025/10/21

John and Andrea discuss techniques to protect your mental health during times of political and social unrest.

Ep. 10 Coping Within A Narcissistic Family Structure

2025/10/03

Andrea opens up to John about her narcissistic father and reveals the tools she has developed over the years to recover from the abuse she was subjected to.

Ep. 9 Bipolar Alternative Treatment Plan Discussion

2025/09/25

John and Andrea discuss the time John attempted to use an alternative holistic treatment plan for his bipolar 1 disorder. Spoiler: It didn’t work for him. But does that mean it can’t work for others?

Ep. 8 Manic Man Thinks He Can Stop The War

2025/09/22

Andrea and John discuss when John was having a manic episode in Dublin in 2003 and how he thought it was his destiny to stop the war in Iraq!

Ep. 7 Psychedelics And Bipolar Disorder Plus Trips To The Psych Ward

2025/09/17

JFOD and Andrea discuss some gnarly psychedelic trips they’ve experienced. Plus, JFOD compares and contrasts his various trips to different psych wards.

Ep. 6 Daniel Johnston And Bipolar Disorder

2025/09/10

Andrea and John discuss their love for musician and visual artist , Daniel Johnston. Daniel was truly brilliant and struggled with bipolar disorder.

Ep. 5 American Man Manic In Dublin

2025/09/08

John and Andrea discuss John’s manic episode in Dublin, Ireland after they first delve into Andrea’s struggles to find consistent sleep living with bipolar disorder.

Ep. 4 Risky Sexual Behavior While Hypomanic

2025/08/27

Andrea and JFOD discuss Andrea’s risky sexual behavior when she was hypomanic during the pandemic.

Ep. 3 Andrea Saved John When He Was Manic During The Pandemic

2025/08/23

Andrea and John discuss John’s manic episode that occurred during the pandemic. Andrea rescued John. It’s a wild tale!!!

Ep. 2 Cultivating Self-Worth And Scamming Old People

2025/08/22

Comedians Andrea Allan and John F. O’Donnell discuss Andrea’s journey of cultivating self-worth and overcoming low self-esteem. They also discuss John’s short-lived scammy job of selling “magical” jewelry to old people + more.

Ep. 1 Bipolar Mania And The Hindu Temple Story

2025/08/17

Comedians John F. O’Donnell and Andrea Allan open up (in a hilarious way) about their experiences living with bipolar disorder.

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4.8 out of 5

37 reviews

★★★★★

Derslee 2022/11/05

Great Show

The most dynamic, interesting and of course FUNNY mental health podcast out there

★★★★★

lizarddddddddddddddddddddd 2022/08/20

Amazing

this is my new favorite podcast!

★★★★★

K.C.911 2022/08/20

darkly honest.

listen to talk about dark things with a comedic lense. lethargic

★★★★★

Jjdog1457483 2022/08/20

Can we all just talk about John?

Funny, vulnerable, EVERYTHING.

★★★★★

BAPCLFA 2022/08/11

Hilarious & Poignant & Revelatory

This podcast flows from hilarious to poignant to revelatory in a natural and seamless flow. JFOD is a great host as he accepts all the guests and thei...

★★★★★

Bugs bunny three x 2021/03/29

Thanks

Thanks for sharing this Great Stuff 👍

★★★★★

Chicago Teacher! 2020/12/31

JFOD!

JFOD’s podcast is a wonderful resource for those with mental health issues & those who love them :). John’s politics are on target, as always!

★★★★★

sce6330 2020/08/26

Learning a ton

My intro to John was through the podcast Keith and the Girl. Its amazing to see the strides John has made in managing his mental health issues. It giv...

★★★★★

whatnicknameisnttakenapple 2020/06/03

Love this show and the host!

John F. O’Donnell is so funny and lovable and this show is awesome.

★★★★★

Dude in BK 2020/03/08

Comedy and Mental Illness

Obviously go hand in hand. Great topic to explore. Can’t wait to hear more behind the scenes of comics and their minds that create gold for us all to ...

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