Trivia

Had gastric sleeve surgery in November 2017 due to his weight being over 400 lbs. As of March 2018 his weight had dropped to 308 lbs. As of April 2018 he had started gaining weight again due to his lack of discipline and poor eating habits. Expected to surpass the 500 lb. mark by the end of 2018.

Purposely did very poorly on an IQ test administered as part of the Howard Stern Show in order to collect disability.

Was asked to leave a housing facility for constantly playing with himself in the bathroom and for peeking into the women's bathroom.

Member of Howard Stern's Wack Pack.

Has a deep fear of dead fish.

Suffers from obesity, hypertension, poor eyesight and frequent toe infections.

Aspires to be a disc jockey, though Howard Stern has told Erik he has no future in the business.

Once hired a limousine driver for a round-trip between New York and Philadelphia and never paid. Told the driver he was in Chicago and would pay him upon return. His cover-up story was discovered on the Howard Stern Show when the driver called in while Mr. Bleaman was an in-studio guest. Claimed he would pay him via credit card - unknown outcome.

Has been evicted from numerous apartments for failing to pay rent.

Starred in his first porno movie in 2002, but had trouble getting "happy" during filming.

During an interview with Dr. Drew, admitted he is addicted to pain killers and benzodiazepines. Refuses to seek treatment for his addiction.

Frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show.

Won a date with Nikki Ziering on the Howard Stern Show.