Dopey 532: Snorting Meth Off a Shane MacGowan's Dirty Thumbnail & the Joy of Being Steve Poltz
This week on Dopey! Dave catches up with the joyful madman, guitar-slinging lunatic, and folk hero Steve Poltz. Broadcasting from a hotel room in Vermont, they talk meth psychosis, drug-fueled chaos in Australia, destroying hotel rooms, and snorting meth off Shane MacGowan’s filthy thumbnail. Steve reflects on 20 years in recovery, talks openly about not going to meetings anymore, and shares raw truths about love, humility, and gratitude. Plus: tour madness, positivity armor, snortable caffeine products, a Jewish Seder meltdown in Nashville, and a live performance of “Shine On.” Also: Knicks fan rage with Dave’s friend Devan, naked dorm blackout stories from NC, amazing listener emails, and voicemails. One of the dopiest episodes of all time.
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
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Show Notes
🎸 Steve Poltz returns! From meth psychosis to music on the mountain
🧠 Touring with Shane MacGowan and snorting meth off his thumbnail
🏨 Destroying hotel rooms across Australia (banned from Quest Apartments!)
💡 20 years in recovery: why Steve stopped going to meetings
🎤 Using music and stage time to carry the message
😡 Dave and Steve debate Bob Weir and John Mayer (spoiler: Dave hates Bobby)
💩 Dorm blackout story: naked in the hallway
💌 Emails from South Africa, 10-year sober milestones, kratom struggles
🏀 Knicks fan rant with Devin, post-loss meltdown
🕍 Jewish guilt, moil trauma, and the power of a Nashville Seder
🎵 Poltz performs “Shine On” live + bonus track at the end
📦 Shoutout to Poppasmurf for shipping Dopey merch
📣 Thanks to Oro Recovery, Mountainside, Recovery Unplugged, Safe Spot, and CustomStickers.com (use code DOPEY20)
🎨 Dopey art shoutouts: Brita, Piz, Edward, James Glennie, Chrissy, and all the Dopey Nation Zoomers
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