Summary
A.J. Daulerio, a former editor at Gawker, published a sex tape of Hulk Hogan in 2012, leading to a lawsuit that resulted in Gawker's bankruptcy. This legal battle and its aftermath prompted Daulerio to confront his substance abuse and achieve sobriety, eventually inspiring him to create a podcast about addiction and recovery.
Key Facts
- In 2012, A.J. Daulerio published a sex tape of wrestler Hulk Hogan on Gawker.
- Hulk Hogan sued Gawker for $140 million, which led to the company's bankruptcy.
- The trial was funded behind the scenes by Peter Thiel, a tech billionaire.
- Daulerio was between 90 and 100 days sober during the courtroom proceedings.
- After the trial, Daulerio struggled to find work in media due to his tarnished reputation.
- Inspired by his experience, Daulerio started "The Small Bow," a podcast about addiction and recovery.
- The podcast aims to provide support and talk to people facing similar challenges.
