Greg Fleet - or Fleety to comedy lovers around the world - has been one of Australia’s most successful comedic exports for almost four decades.  For much of that time, he also lived with a devastating heroin addiction.

The rap sheet of his many deceptions during the haze of his habit, included touring an incredibly successful show about his miraculous recovery.  The only problem was, he was completely, desperately and hopelessly addicted at the time.

From Rock bottom to rehab, to recovery and back again.  From broken relationships to global success, to collateral damage across the board.  And did I forget to mention, a father - HIS father -  who feigned his own death?  Yes, all of the above form the tapestry of Greg’s extraordinary life.

Heads up, Greg’s been clean now for a number of years so if you call him a former junkie, he might bristle.  But if you call him a reformed “heroin enthusiast” … he’s likely to give you a hug and a guttural giggle.

This is the story of Fleety…

Please note that this episode of BRAVE JOURNEYS talks about illicit drugs and addiction and isn’t remotely suitable for little ears.  

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CREDITS:

Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Tammi Faraday

With thanks to my special guest: Greg Fleet

Audio Editor: Zoltan Fecso

With very special thanks to George Weinberg. 

BRAVE JOURNEYS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Yaluk-ut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung who are part of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.