CANCELLED & BRANDED PRO RAPE! "It Had Escalated So Quickly That I Was Terrified" with Dapper Laughs

Stripping Off with Matt Haycox

This week, I’m stripping off and going down on the colourful journey of Daniel O'Reilly, (aka Dappa Laughs) exploring the highs and lows that have shaped his life and career. Dapper reflects on losing everything, and the huge fallout he faced with the public after he was CANCELLED! From the early days of crafting characters to the unexpected challenges of being branded “pro rape” by the media, I delve into the relentless storm of scrutiny Dappa has faced. Amidst the chaos, I uncover the huge support that sustained him through the darkest of times as he sheds light on his struggles with addiction and mental health. “For about 3 or 4 years, I'd just drink and sniff coke. I was just out. I was just hiding from my life, escaping my life.” And just when you thought we'd covered it all, we'll explore the profound impact of fatherhood and the delicate balance of comedy and sensitivity. So, whether you're a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the Dapperverse, there's something here for everyone. So, without further ado, let's peel back the layers and uncover the man behind the personas.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Dapper's Backstory
4:43 - Being Branded Pro Rape - Losing the TV Show into Losing Everything
8:30 - How was the relationship with the missus during and after this time?
9:36 - Support Network
10:25 - Do you ever miss it or do you see it differently now?
12:35 - What was the turning point?
16:17 - Mindset
20:03 - Where did the ideas for the characters come from?
21:10 - How do you test things between jokes and social media accounts?
23:43 - Taking Control of Brand, Distribution, Business, Self-Promotion
26:43 - Getting a Completely Different Audience from Podcasting
29:18 - How has being a father changed you?
30:07 - Has Being a Dad Affected Work or Are They Separate?
31:01 - How do you do Comedy without risking offending someone?
35:28 - 2 Films Out, 1 On The Way - How did they come about?
41:11 - Perspective
44:47 - Misfits Boxing, Cage Fight and Training around Sobriety
51:41 - Do you fear slipping out of sobriety again?
53:00 - How has the friendship circle changed since being sober?
55:41 - What's Next to Look Forward to with Dapper?
56:14 - Conclusion

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Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS Trailer
As an entrepreneur, investor, funding expert and mentor who has been building and growing businesses for both myself and my clients for more than 20 years, my fundamental principles are suitable for all industries and businesses of all stages and size.
I’m constantly involved in funding and advising multiple business ventures and successful entrepreneurs.
My goal is to help YOU achieve YOUR financial success! I know how to spot and nurture great business opportunities and as someone who has ‘been there and got the t-shirt’ many times, overall strategies and advice are honest, tangible and grounded in reality.