HoneyDew Podcast #356 | Dolph Lundgren - Fighting Rocky and Beating Cancer

SPONSORS: SimpliSafe -Visit https://www.SimpliSafe.com/HONEYDEW to save 50% on a SimpliSafe home security system BetterHelp -The HoneyDew is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://www.Betterhelp.com/HONEYDEW to get 10% off your first month My HoneyDew this week is legendary action star Dolph Lundgren! Check out his latest project Hard Cut Vodka, and keep an eye out for his documentary releasing early next year! Dolph joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his life, from a strict upbringing and emotional trauma to battling cancer and finding new purpose. He opens up about his recovery journey, being his own medical advocate, and how near-death experiences reshaped his outlook on life. Dolph also shares wild Hollywood stories from Rocky IV and Creed II, to the hilarious home invasion that left burglars terrified. My new standup special “Live and Alive” premieres on my YouTube channel THIS Friday, October 24 at 9 PM EST/6 PM PST! Set your reminders now! I’ll be in the live chat talking with y’all for the whole premiere! Join me and let’s have some fun! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE and watch full episodes of The Dew every toozdee! https://youtube.com/@rsickler SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON - The HoneyDew with Y’all, where I Highlight the Lowlights with Y’all! Get audio and video of The HoneyDew a day early, ad-free at no additional cost! It’s only $5/month! AND we just added a second tier. For a total of $8/month, you get everything from the first tier, PLUS The Wayback a day early, ad-free AND censor free AND extra bonus content you won't see anywhere else! http://patreon.com/RyanSickler What’s your story?? Submit at honeydewpodcast@gmail.com Get Your HoneyDew Gear Today! https://shop.ryansickler.com/ Ringtones Are Available Now! https://www.apple.com/itunes/ http://ryansickler.com/ https://thehoneydewpodcast.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CRABFEAST PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crabfeast-with-ryan-sickler-and-jay-larson/id1452403187 03:08 Dolph promotes Hard Cut Vodka 07:45 Future release of documentary and autobiography focusing on life and cancer challenges. 17:03 Martial arts was a path of growth from revenge to discipline. 20:38 Verbal abuse impacts self-worth, but trauma can motivate change. 25:29 Alcohol led to marital issues. 27:18 Cancer diagnosis shook his life, emphasizing no status immunity. 33:06 Immunotherapy involved severe side effects. 38:40 Second opinions are crucial in healthcare. 39:34 Misdiagnosis corrected, leading to new treatment and tumor reduction. 43:14 Cryoablation in 2023 was a cancer treatment milestone. 44:37 Reflects on mortality and unique cancer experience. 49:02 Cancer shifted his life outlook, creating purpose in helping others. 53:40 Auditioned and won the iconic Ivan Drago role in Rocky IV. 55:32 Mixed reactions post-Rocky IV, but became a recognized figure. 58:20 In Creed 2, drew on family dynamics, mirroring his fatherly relationships in the movie.