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The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape That Led A.J. Daulerio to Sobriety

The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape That Led A.J. Daulerio to Sobriety

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.
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