Denis Leary on Comedy, Music, Sobriety, and Hollywood Longevity | Artist Friendly with Joel Madden

Viewer Advisory: Explicit language. Recommended for mature audiences. Denis Leary joins Artist Friendly with Joel Madden for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about building a lasting career in entertainment. Denis opens up about producing Blow, touring with The Rolling Stones, his relationship with sobriety, and why music is the one art form that truly lasts. From Rescue Me and The Sandlot to modern streaming culture, this episode is packed with legendary stories, real talk, and hard-earned perspective. Listen on Spotify, watch on YouTube, and catch the full episode on Veeps. WHATS IN THIS EPISODE Producing Blow and turning a real life story into a film Touring with The Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger behind the scenes stories Why music outlives movies TV and fame The making of Rescue Me and taking creative control early How Denis stays current through his kids and younger generations Sobriety addiction and the reality of creativity in the 80s and 90s Parenting legacy and redefining success How to survive decades in entertainment without burning out Watch full episodes for free on Veeps: https://veeps.com/artistfriendly Stay connected and don’t miss a conversation: Instagram: / artist.friendly TikTok: / artist.friendly About Artist Friendly: On Artist Friendly, Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden gets real with today's breakthrough artists. From chart-toppers to rising stars, guests spill the untold stories behind their success: the pivotal moments, crushing failures, and insider moves that made all the difference. Drawing on his experience as an artist, performer and founder, Joel digs deeper than the surface. This isn't just interviews — it's a masterclass in creative survival from those who've lived it.