Episode 183-Hillbilly Elegy & Addiction

Life Happens Laugh Anyway

Hey Humor Consumers...

This week on the Life Happens Laugh Anyway Podcast we are covering "Hillbilly Elegy and the affects of addiction." Tune in here: https://tracydegraaf.com/podcast

SPOILER ALERT….WE ARE GOING TO TELL YOU WHAT THIS MOVIE IS ALL ABOUT.

Here's what you can expect from listening today...

1. Review of 2020 Netflix Ron Howard film Hillbilly Elegy, the true life story of now Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance.
2. Our thoughts on addiction
3. How we can improve our situation right now in regard to addictions

CTA: Just keep going. Don’t give up.

Inspirational Close: Hebrews 12:1-2

"Where we come from is who we are but we choose every day who we become." J.D. Vance

Notable Scenes:

1. When the dark side of Papaw was revealed and showing flashback of him in a drunken rage and Mamaw starting him on fire. 😳
2. When Beverly tried to KILL JD in the car
3. The way in which the Appalachian people honored the dead.

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**Additional Highlights**

Tracy’s comedy special "Condemned Bakery" is now available online. Click here to watch.

**More About Tracy DeGraaf**

Tracy is a Chicago-based comedian, author, and breast cancer survivor. She performs nationwide, blending humor with Christian faith and cancer awareness. Her podcast with Cathrine was born during the Covid shutdown and continues to offer weekly entertainment and spiritual encouragement.

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