Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

This week on Dopey! This week is 6 years since we lost our dear friend and Dopey Legend, Todd. We are rejoined by Todd's sister Aly who tells us what it is like living with the loss of her brother. The nature of family years after a tragedy and tells the story of what we know actually happened to Todd. Then we play a classic episode with me, Chris and Todd. With some of the craziest Dopey stories in the history of the show - plus emails, voicemails and more on the brand new episode of that good old Dopey show! AI MADE THIS STUFF: This episode of Dopey is a tribute to Todd, who passed away six years ago. David and Todd's sister, Allie, discuss Todd's notes, his struggles with addiction, and the impact of his death on their family. They reflect on Todd's moments of sobriety, his love for celebration, and the denial that surrounded his addiction. The conversation also touches on the grief experienced by David's parents and the absence of Todd's presence in family gatherings. The episode concludes with a discussion about the lack of a funeral or memorial for Todd and the compartmentalization of his addiction. In this part of the conversation, David Manheim and Todd's sister, Allie, discuss Todd's struggles with addiction and the impact it had on his life and their family. They reflect on Todd's participation in the Dopey podcast and the humor he brought to the show. Allie shares her concerns about the genetic factor of addiction and how it affects her own children. They also discuss the lack of a funeral for Todd and the reasons behind it. The conversation ends with a reflection on Todd's life and the impact he had on others. In this final part of the conversation, David and Todd discuss Todd's struggles with addiction and their shared experiences. They reflect on their past drug use and the challenges they faced. They also make plans for Todd's recovery and discuss the importance of taking small steps towards sobriety. The episode ends with a tribute to Chris and Todd, as well as a reminder to stay strong and support each other in the Dopey Nation. KeywordsDopey, tribute, Todd, addiction, sobriety, celebration, denial, grief, family, funeral, memorial, compartmentalization, addiction, struggles, family, Dopey podcast, genetic factor, funeral, reflection, addiction, struggles, drug use, recovery, sobriety, support Takeaways Todd's notes revealed his struggles with addiction, including drug debts and moments of despair The family experienced denial and shame surrounding Todd's addiction The absence of Todd's presence in family gatherings is deeply felt The lack of a funeral or memorial for Todd reflects the family's compartmentalization of his addiction Grief is a lifelong process and time does not necessarily make it easier Todd's addiction had a significant impact on his life and his family The Dopey podcast provided a platform for Todd to share his experiences and humor The genetic factor of addiction is a concern for Todd's family The lack of a funeral for Todd raises questions about the family's response to his death Todd's life and humor continue to be remembered and appreciated Addiction can be a lifelong struggle, and denial can be a major obstacle to recovery. Taking small steps towards sobriety and building positive habits can make a difference. Support from friends and loved ones is crucial in the recovery process. Reflecting on past experiences and sharing stories can help in the healing process. Remembering and honoring those who have lost their lives to addiction is important. Titles The Lifelong Process of Grief The Impact of Todd's Addiction on the Family The Absence of a Funeral for Todd Remembering Todd's Life and Humor Reflecting on Past Experiences Honoring Those Lost to Addiction Sound Bites "I'm a fucking waste of time, a lost cause. Nothing has changed. I can't stand being inside my head any longer." "He always had this secret life that he didn't want anyone knowing about." "I've never heard anyone scream like the way you screamed." "His life was miserable. It couldn't get better." "The whole nature of the show was a huge chunk of the reason the show happened in the slightest." "Todd would tell people he liked the show." "So to me, he gave like..." "Not to mention that Todd has this, the thing that's kept Todd using more than anything is this incredible denial sense, like that it's not happening." "Whenever I did it, I was just like, I can't believe, you know, I was like full on, you know, when I, and I was like, you were like, I don't think I'm going to use tonight. I was like, we're using that's it. You know what I mean? Like he would like, be like, I don't think I'm going to use, I don't think I'm going to use. And then like at two in the morning, he just like surreptitiously pick up the phone. He would never say we're getting it tonight. He would just wind up with the fucking dough, coke, you know, for me, I would be like, it's it. I'm on, I'm not getting off. That's it. Yeah. You know

This is the Patreon Teaser! Moshe is one of our favorite guests - he is super funny and long time sober! If you want to hear the whole talk with Moshe please join us at: https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Here is what AI said: David Manheim and Moshe Kosher discuss addiction, recovery, and their experiences in the comedy world. They touch on topics such as drug use, blurbs for books, the challenges of being in the entertainment industry, and the importance of service in recovery. The conversation is filled with humor and personal anecdotes, providing insights into their lives and perspectives. Keywordsaddiction, recovery, comedy, drug use, entertainment industry, service, humor, personal anecdotes Takeaways: Addiction and recovery are recurring themes in the conversation. The challenges of being in the entertainment industry and dealing with fame are discussed. The importance of service in recovery is highlighted. Humor and personal anecdotes are used to convey messages and connect with the audience. Titles: The Power of Service in Recovery Using Humor and Personal Anecdotes to Connect Sound Bites "You're obviously a drug addict." "Welcome to Dopey, the podcast on drugs, addiction, and dumb shit." "Moshe Koshar is back." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! We are joined by Christian from the beach! Christian delivers the serious Dopey with a side order of the power of LOVE. Christian tells all from weed to ecstacy to oxys to heroin. PLUS kicking suboxone - using in jail and much more! PLUS THE RETURN OF JT aka Whitey Tighties! Sugar Bear Bukaty! Dopey notes and much more! Here is AI on christian talk: SummaryIn this conversation, David Manheim interviews Christian Carbone about his experience with addiction. Christian shares his journey from smoking weed as a teenager to becoming a drug dealer and developing a dependence on opiates. He discusses the culture of selling and using pills, as well as the progression from eating to sniffing them. Christian also talks about his relationship with his wife and how his addiction affected their life together. The conversation highlights the allure and destructive nature of addiction. In this part of the conversation, David Manheim shares his journey of addiction and recovery. He talks about how his life changed after getting sober and starting the Dopey podcast. He also discusses the impact of the opioid crisis and the role of prescription drugs in his addiction. David reflects on the moments that led him to see himself as a drug addict and the challenges he faced during his addiction. He emphasizes the importance of finding a higher power and the power of love in his recovery. David Manheim shares his experiences during his relapse and the consequences he faced. He talks about his involvement in the shoe business and the success he achieved. However, he also reveals his increasing use of drugs and alcohol, including weed, ecstasy, and cocaine. He describes how he ignored the signs of his addiction and continued to justify his behavior. The chapter ends with his realization that he had a drinking problem after a series of incidents, including a car accident. In this final part of the conversation, David Manheim shares his experiences of relapse and the turning point that led him to take his sobriety seriously. He talks about the importance of sponsorship and service in his recovery journey. He emphasizes the need to help others and stay connected to the program to maintain sobriety. David also reflects on the fallibility of humans and the importance of staying vigilant in recovery. Keywordsaddiction, drugs, weed, pills, opiates, drug dealer, culture, progression, sniffing, relationship, addiction, recovery, sobriety, Dopey podcast, opioid crisis, prescription drugs, drug addict, higher power, love, relapse, consequences, shoe business, drugs, alcohol, addiction, weed, ecstasy, cocaine, drinking problem, car accident, relapse, turning point, sobriety, sponsorship, service, recovery journey, help others, staying connected, fallibility, vigilance Takeaways Christian's addiction started with smoking weed as a teenager and quickly progressed to using and selling pills. The culture of selling and using pills was prevalent during Christian's addiction, with corrupt pharmacies and various sources for obtaining drugs. Christian's addiction led to destructive behavior and strained relationships, including his marriage. The allure of opiates, particularly the feeling of going from sick to well, was a driving force in Christian's addiction. Christian's story highlights the destructive nature of addiction and the need for support and recovery. Addiction can have a profound impact on a person's life, but recovery is possible with the right support and resources. The opioid crisis has had devastating effects on individuals and communities, highlighting the need for better education and prevention strategies. Recognizing oneself as a drug addict is a crucial step towards recovery, and it often comes after experiencing negative consequences and hitting rock bottom. Finding a higher power and tapping into the power of love can be transformative in the recovery process. Support from family, friends, and a sponsor is essential in maintaining sobriety and navigating the challenges of addiction. The power of addiction can lead to relapse, even after a period of sobriety. Justifying and ignoring the signs of addiction can prevent individuals from seeking help. Engaging in other activities, such as starting a business, may provide temporary distractions but can also enable addictive behaviors. Consequences, such as car accidents, can serve as wake-up calls and highlight the severity of addiction. Recognizing and accepting the presence of a drinking problem is a crucial step towards recovery. Relapse can happen even after a period of sobriety, and it is important to recognize the signs and take action. Sponsorship and service play a crucial role in recovery, providing support and guidance to others. Helping others and staying connected to the program are essential for maintaining sobriety. Humans are fallible, and it is important to stay vigilant and committed to recovery. Sharing one's story and experiences can inspire and

On a very special Dopey Patreon Tuesday Teaser we finally hear from my dear friend Doug from the beach! Doug tells all about my surprise 50th birthday party, my weight gain and his development as a horrible alcoholic! PLUS we hear from Australian Dopey OG Gabbie! For the first time in 6 years!!!! Go to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! Dove and Thuann are back! Dove relapses in sober living and shares her experience of what went wrong! We deep delve into Dove's relapse and what her plans are now to stay on the right path! PLUS Thuonn from Mountainside is back with a great talk on 'How to Cultivate Hope!' Plus a crazy voicemail about attempted sex wearing a diaper, emails aplenty and the return of my dad! PLUS much more on this brand new jam packed episode of the good old Dopey show! Here's a bunch of AI Notes: They talk about the factors that led to their relapse, including seeking validation from others and engaging in risky behavior. Dove discusses their mindset during this time and the rationalizations they made to justify their actions. They also talk about the effects of misusing medication and the allure of substances. Eventually, Dove realizes the need for a structured program and enters inpatient treatment again. David and Dove discuss their experiences with spirituality and sobriety. They talk about the resistance to spirituality, the importance of being all in, and the gift of desperation. They also touch on the application of principles to drug use, the similarities between eating disorders and addiction, and the challenges of living in a sober living house. Dove shares her aspirations to go to law school and work on the criminalization of addiction. Keywords: relapse, inpatient treatment, sober living, validation, risky behavior, mindset, rationalization, medication misuse, structured program. Keywords: spirituality, sobriety, resistance, all in, gift of desperation, principles, drug use, eating disorders, addiction, sober living, law school, criminalization of addiction Takeaways Seeking validation from others can lead to risky behavior and relapse. Misusing medication can be a red flag and a slippery slope towards relapse. Having a structured program and working the steps can help in maintaining recovery. Honesty and rigorous self-reflection are crucial in the recovery process. Resistance to spirituality can hinder progress in sobriety, but being all in and embracing spirituality can be beneficial. Applying principles to drug use can help in recovery, but it's important to address other destructive behaviors as well. Eating disorders and addiction share similar compulsive patterns and can be equally destructive. Living in a sober living house can have its challenges, including dealing with difficult roommates. Dove aspires to go to law school and work on the criminalization of addiction. Titles The Importance of a Structured Program The Slippery Slope of Seeking Validation Sound Bites "I fucked it up. Literally, you said, right as I went, don't fuck it up, and then I fucked it up." "I started crushing up my well-being trend. That was like the beginning of my relapse." "I'm just desperate to feel okay in my own skin. And there's only so long I can sit in it." "I've been pretty resistant to spirituality." "I feel like I was taking that a little too far." "I was still doing all this other fucked up shit." AI THUANN NOTES: Summary: In this conversation, David and Thuan discuss the concept of cultivating hope and finding purpose in life. Thuan shares his perspective on how hope is always present, but our negative thoughts and beliefs can block us from accessing it. They also explore the idea of hitting rock bottom and the role of surrender and asking for help in recovery. Thuan emphasizes the importance of taking small, attainable steps and finding support in community. They discuss the Dopey Zoom meetings and the power of vulnerability and rawness in sharing experiences. Thuan shares his belief that sobriety is not the end goal, but rather living one's life purpose and helping others. They touch on the role of spirituality in finding solutions to life's challenges and the importance of staying humble and open-minded. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the meaning of a life well-lived and the value of doing good and avoiding harm. Keywords: hope, purpose, rock bottom, surrender, asking for help, small goals, community, vulnerability, Dopey Zoom, sobriety, spirituality, solutions, humility, doing good, avoiding harm Takeaways Hope is always present, but our negative thoughts and beliefs can block us from accessing it. Hitting rock bottom can be a catalyst for change and surrendering to the need for help. Taking small, attainable steps and finding support in community can help in the recovery process. Sobriety is not the end goal, but rather living one's life purpose and helping others. Spirituality can provide solutions to life's challenges and bring a sense of peace and fulfillment. Staying humble, open-minded, and focused on doing good and avoiding harm can lead to a meaningful and fulfilling life. Titles Rock Bottom and the Power of Surrender Small Steps and Community Support in Recovery Sound Bites "The hope is always there. It's just my mind that's telling me that I'm worthless, that I can't g

This week on Dopey! In a stupid teaser move we give away a free Cormac's Chemical Corner! Rejoice! As Cormac and I? take a semi deep dive into psychedelicas and the idiosyncrasies of the dopey nation! SummaryThe conversation covers a deep dive into the world of Dopey Reddit, chemical experiences, and the history of LSD. It also delves into personal experiences with psychedelics, addiction, and the impact of Dopey on listeners. The discussion includes references to influential figures in the drug culture and the impact of addiction on individuals and families. Keywords: Dopey, Reddit, chemical experiences, LSD, psychedelics, addiction, drug culture, influential figures, personal experiences, impact of Dopey Takeaways Insights into the world of Dopey Reddit and the impact of the podcast on listeners. Personal experiences with psychedelics and the impact of addiction on individuals and families. Exploration of the history of LSD and influential figures in the drug culture. Titles Diving into Dopey Reddit and Chemical Experiences Personal Journeys with Psychedelics and Addiction Sound Bites "We just recorded a fun, serious deep dive into the world of Dopey Reddit and I revealed some things about Dopey that I probably shouldn't have revealed to Cormac and Selby." "The orange sunshine was busted out of a trusted friend's vault and taken during the days at Jazz Fest about five years ago. It was exactly what it was named. Just pure sunshine for about 12 hours." "Nicholas Sand, creator of Orange Sunshine LSD dies at age 75. He launched tens of millions of acid trips across generations by producing arguably the most pure LSD known as orange sunshine." Chapters 00:00Diving into Dopey Reddit and Chemical Experiences 02:14Personal Journeys with Psychedelics and Addiction 06:31Uncovering the History of LSD and Influential Figures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! In a wicked fire doozy of a Dopey story - David Riggins comes to the show and tells his insane story. David did it all from weed to fentanyl and every drug under the sun in between!Starting as a drug dealer, joining the military and descending down a path to total insanity. David did it all from weed to fentanyl and every drug under the sun in between! David's mission is to now help as many people as possible! PLUS a Novak Song, Emails, Stories, more, more, more!!!! Check out David Riggin's Movement: www.heal-family.com notes: - kingpin aspirations, preteen thugging - dealing pills and weed for a pedo at 9-10 years old - joining the military after 9/11, breaks his legs - prescribed morphine and oxycodone - brick of mexican coke - led into heroin by new pharmaceutical opiate restrictions - estranged relationship with his kids - effects of fent vs. other opiates vs. xylazine - homelessness - scamming the VA - burn accident - ketamine drip, opiate smorgasbord in the hospital - amputation - spiritual experience that removed social anxiety at a meeting - depression, making videos as an escape, living with disability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This teaser is a classic moment where my childhood friend Robbie and I are recording at our friend Greg's house out East when trouble strikes! Plus my dad makes fun of Robbie for being too woo woo and more in this tiny teaser! For the full show join Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Help me get out of the Deli and sign up for Patreon! Boat loads of Dopey on tap! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! We are joined byt author, true crime journalist, crime fighter and recovering alcoholic Billy Jensen! We hear all about the deaths of opiate addicted sex workers in Ohio and how Billy Jensen tried to help solve the crimes! Plus Billy's own recovery from alcoholism, and how he dealt with being 'cancelled'. PLUS my dad returns and we listen to multiple Dopey emails and Dopey Voicemails! PLUS Chris Paulson returns for the new Dopey Segment 'ASK A THERAPIST'! ALL THAT AND MUCH MORE ON THE BRAND NEW EPISODE OF THAT GOOD OLD DOPEY SHOW! notes : - the "perfect victim," true crime stories often centering "normal" white women - apathy of cops; crowd-sourced crime solving - parents were addicts/alcoholics - late bloomer - alcoholism began age 34 - weirdly responsible about his alcoholism - journalism and media conglomerates - writing and drinking (write sober, edit drunk) - Michelle McNamara - true crime cultural fascination - murders in the drug/sex work world - reporting factually vs. producing a good show - corrupt cops - the ohio story - drunken misconduct - suicidal ideation - infantalization in treatment - childhood sexual assault - apology - recovery Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Dopey Tease! Reggae Superstar Matisyahu is the first guest to drink and smoke weed on the show! We hear all about his transformation from mild mannered suburban hippie kid into Reggae Legend Matisyahu! Hear about his love of Phish, the Grateful Dead and hippie culture! But this is only a short teaser! The full 2 plus hour episode is available only on Dopey Patreon! Join Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Plus a crazy Meth Story from Ivy! Support Dopey and join Patreon!!!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! We are super excited to be joined by legendary Geoff Rickly the lead singer of THURSDAY! Geoff takes us on his incredible rise to meteoric fame as the front man for Thursday and then the horrible decent into oxy and ultimately heroin addiction. And the unlikely turn of events when Geoff decided to take a chance at recovery through the incredible process of treatment via the ancient psychedelic substances of ibogaine and DMT! It is world class Dopey! PLUS! Dopey emails and voicemails! geoff notes: - emo - sudden rise to fame - codeine from the vocal doctor - fentanyl lollipop - cold water extraction - doctor coming to shows with a briefcase of drugs - electrocuting himself jumping off a stage at reading - boofing heroin - morning glory and poppy seeds - martin shkreli - quotes from his book - heroin "investments" - ibogaine and the black panthers - ibogaine retreat in mexico - dmt - early recovery - selling guitars and banksys for heroin - jedd's questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RAYTREON TEASER with Special guest! PLUS SUPER DOPEY VOICE MAIL FROM MIKE 'MICK' 'MR.' POHAM! Go to https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast for the super dopey special with a super special guest!!!!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! In a radical new twist we do a show all about overcoming depression with Mountainside Director of Mind, Body and Spirit, Thuann Nguyen. Thuann tells us all about a shaky period he recently went through and how he got out of it! Plus Dopey emails and much more on this super inspirational episode of your favorite podcast all about drugs, addiction and dumb shit! notes: - imposter syndrome - both working in treatment and needing to utilize treatment - isolating - emotional/spiritual relapse - thuann's depression checklist - meditation If you want TONS of more Dopey then join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! We are joined by Comedian, Podcaster and Satirist, Matt Lieb! Matt comes on and brings the serious Dopey - starting with his first opiate experience at 8! His complex trauma and how his addiction blossomed into full blown opiate dependency! PLUS interning at the needle exchange and so much more! PLUS super Dopey voicemails and emails and much much more on a brand new episode of Dopey! Check out Matt at: https://www.instagram.com/mattliebjokes/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-hasbara-the-worlds-most-moral-podcast/id1721813926 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-yourself-a-gun-a-rewatch-podcast/id1449785792 Notes for the Show: zionist propaganda learned in hebrew school dilaudid in nantucket at 8 suspicious naming of pharmaceutical opiates (di-LAUDED) complex trauma trying to cop at NA, then needle exchange, then doctors office "they don't know i'm a functioning heroin addict" meme elaborate cheating in school stolen prescription pad tramadol overdose + opiate withdrawal = grand mal seizure homemade rig boofing dilaudid intervention actually leading to getting clean eventually Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey Tuesday! THIS IS A TEASER - The real thing is up on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast However I play one of the most emotional voicemail's i've ever heard on this TEASER! Erin Khar is Back!!! Someone has a crush on someone else in the Dopey Nation and writes an Ask Erin question about it! Plus a look inside our families Passover this year! A Deep Dive into Baby Reindeer and tons of other dumb shit! And an email too! Please join Patreon! It's a teaser! The real thing is up on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! In a super special new Dopey! We are joined by one of the greatest Dopey storytellers in the history of the show! Louie Mandrapillias - the gay weed kingpin of Houston tells a Dopey story unlike all Dopey stories which starts innocently enough in Shreveport Louisiana and winds up in India smuggling heroin back to New York City up his butt in a dildo shaped condom. There are too many incredible Dopey stories to ruin in this description! PLUS voicemails from Australia, a letter from prison and so much more in a super extra special new episode of the good old Dopey Show! CONTACT MONTANA HERE: Montana Ruckman, #2483174 P.O. Box 660400, Dallas, TX 75266 NOTES! - MDA and studio 54 - speedballs - trafficking drugs from india - opium den - bhagwan compound - smuggling heroin in a condom - DEA search at the airport - projecting drug use onto random people when you're high - bolivian cocaine, getting caught - avoids jail time with nepotism - heroin from bangkok smuggling tek - HIV positive - spontaneous recovery awakening - LA AA scene Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey Tuesday! Amy Dresner is Back!!!! And fills us in on her experiences with loss, medical problems, and mental health challenges while maintaining her recovery. She shares her journey with epilepsy, including the triggers and treatments she has encountered. Amy also opens up about her struggles with depression and suicidal ideation, emphasizing the importance of seeking professional help and using coping skills! Despite the hardships she has faced, Amy remains committed to her recovery and offers support to others who may be going through similar challenges. In this part of the conversation, Amy and David discuss their experiences with sober dating and the benefits of dating someone in recovery. https://loosiddating.onelink.me/CAgW/ftg17xhz Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by content creator and recovery advocate - Brittany Jade and hear a super crazy Dopey story of debauchery, recovery and redemption! It's all here! From punching walls and going to the drunk tank! To suboxone, meth and heroin! Plus how Brittany recovered her family and the crazy supernatural revelation on the way! Plus so much more! PLUS! Voice mails, emails and looking back at what would have been Todd's 50th birthday by revisiting the one time he actually came in to record with Chris and I in Person! Serious debauchery, comedy, recovery and tenderness in this extra long, extra dopey episode of the good old Dopey Show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy notes - evicted bc she punched a hole through a wall while drunk - getting roofied - intervention - stealing boyfriends' suboxone - drinking mouthwash - sent home from treatment with a stockpile of benzos - miraculously got sober on her own and had a few years of solidity before relapsing - "demons" - parenting while drinking - hotel minibar relapse - psychosis - ^ husband thinking it was a christian awakening - valium - boyfriend smuggling from mexico - boofing heroin - overdosing at the casino - restraining order - custody drama - parasocial relationships - getting cancelled - mental health around social media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FIRST PATREON TEASER! Me and Jeremy talk 420! Remembering Todd! PLUS a brand new Voicemail! If you wanna hear the whole thing listen here (it gets better:)): https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on an extra Special new Dopey! We are reunited with 'The Call's' Kimber King! Kimber brings the Dopey like very few guests have brought the Dopey. Kimber has been through the mill and now she is here to represent for all the serious Dopes out there in Dopeyland! PLUS! 2 NEW VOICEMAILS! Candyflipping, 2 shitting in pants stories and much much more on a brand new classic episode of that good old Dopey Show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. - how her mom's addiction fed into hers (literally), mom on percocet catching her smoking weed and giving her a brownie sundae - coke at family christmas - trauma bonding, generational trauma - brother's murder, mom unjustly charged for "withholding information" - adderall and ritalin - bulimia - shooting up routine - nitrous - pinching from garbage bags of bundles - vivitrol - shitting in a bush - meth vape - friend using meth to lose weight for bonnaroo - punched in the face by nazi - aryan meth compound (have you seen the movie Green Room? this is the image i'm getting, terrifying) - "farm to table meth" - ending up random places on benzos - xanax/fent/coke/ketamine nasal spray - overdoses - high speed car chase - homelessness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on a brand new episode of Dopey Tuesday we are joined by our friend, and brilliant painter, and budding author John 'Sugar Bear' Bukaty! We hear all about his weed smuggling days with Van Halen. His love for sugar and 'booger sugar' how he learned to sleep getting sober and so much more! Plus my favorite new bit in years! All that and more on a brand new edition of Dopey Tuesday! Highlights include: -new texting persistence lol - mis en place - "booger sugar" - drug courier for van halen - how to sleep after getting sober - wooks vs. hippies - wellbutrin - "calm" - pocky - grateful dead on red meat - stoicism - controlling impulses More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! American actor, comedian, and producer Hank Azaria is back! And brings some recovery for a nice change of pace on this week's Dopey! We hear all about his friendship with Matthew Perry an what his loss meant as well as the impact of celebrity deaths in general. PLUS way way more on possibly an even better than the first appearance on Dopey! PLUS the First Ever: CORMAC'S CHEMICAL CORNER with the great Cormac! Plus emails and voicemails from the Dopey Nation! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey Tuesday! We are joined by fitness guru, my friend and friend of the show and host of The Adversity Advantage - Doug Bopst! Doug tells his crazy story and how going to prison might just have saved his life! PLUS: BONUS WITH MY DAD! And Emails! Doug's Highlights include: - throwing a party while his mom was in the hospital - going to the hospital for a panic attack - percocet and oxys - sniffing pills prep - weed dealing - stealing from people you know, manipulation - getting arrested - was about to get out of the game but his grandparents wouldn't lend him the money, then got arrested - owing the dealer $ - shitting in his jail cell - tough love - losing weight/getting fit in jail - almost getting arrested the day after getting out of jail - reaching a goal and still not being happy More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by inspirational content creator, fitness instructor, adult film star and ex plumber, Jesse Shwenker. Jesse drops a super hard core Dopey tale on us starting with his traumatic and violent Suffolk County upbringing with 1% motorcycle gangs, dealing pills and his time in the crips. Hear all about his insane journey down the coast to his current life and love in Del Ray Beach Florida. It gets super nuts! Featuring his fiancé Cassidy! PLUS Dopey emails, Voicemails, my dad is back and much much more on a brand new fuck-o style episode of that good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey Tuesday! Strung Out Author, Unlicensed Advise Columnist and Elite Equestrian Erin Khar is back! This week we kick it around old school and read emails, and talk TV, Ice Cream and much more on this Tuesday hang out with Erin! PLUS Ask Erin and the revealing of Dopey secrets! On this weeks new episode of that good old Dopey Tuesday Show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are reunited with Brace Belden and Dina LaFonte - but separately! First Brace comes back on and is hilarious! He tells of an old school Acid romp and why he hates hippies and so much more! Plus Dina LaFonte returns and gives some straight up recovery advice and how she helps addicts in recovery! PLUS emails, a voicemail from Australia, IG notes and much more on a brand new hilarious new episode of that good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Tuesday on Dopey! We are reunited with comedy and dopey legend, author, actor, singer/songwriter, playwrite and all around amazing dope-of-all-trade and super friend of the show! Margaret Cho! Margaret had me over at her house and we kicked the dopey around - from lean to kratom to hobnobbing with the rich and famous and almost starting a weed empire! Plus Dopey Reddit - emails and much more on the newest in new editions of that old/new Dopey Tuesday show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on a very special, very long new episode of Dopey! We take a super deep dive exploring the This American Life episode 'The Call' all about the Mass Overdose Prevention Hotline and Never Use Alone. All about the story of Kimber and Stephen her near fatal overdose - and how he saved her life! PLUS Stephen's journey to recovery - Kimber's crazy Dopeyness and much much more. ALSO a hand written letter from Montana in Texas Prison! All that plus voicemails, emails and much more on a brand new episode of that good old dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We have a super fun catch up with LOZ of Brutal Recovery! We talk all about Loz's 6 year sober anniversary, and learn how she copes with social media addiction and stays mindful! Plus how to avoid jealousy and how to write a book and so much more! PLUS Dopey emails and a brand NEW Song by Brer Brian! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! Dopey Legend Alert! When I heard about Benji Gleason, I had no idea what was coming down the pike. Benjamin Gleason aka 8enjamin3orderline has lived as Dopey a life as I have ever heard. From a deeply traumatic upstate New York upbringing in and out of institutions to selling MDMA and Ketamine up and down the west coast of America. Plus joining the crips, Ayahuasca, jail time - and how can we forget blowing up on TikTok to the tune of 1.2 million followers! His story will live on in Dopey infamy for eternity. PLUS fucking up your teeth on methadone, voicemails and loads of other dumb shit on a brand new episode of that good old Dopey Show! More About Dopey: More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Follow Benji at: https://youtube.com/@benjaminborderline TikTok and Instagram: @8enjamin3orderline PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SHOW SPONSORS:: Oro Recovery - https://www.ororecovery.com/ Mountainside Recovery - https://mountainside.com/dopey Discovery Recovery - https://discoverrecovery.com Sober Link - https://www.soberlink.com/partners/dopey Recovery in the Middle Ages - https://middleagesrecovery.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey Tuesday! We are joined by Jakob Nowell, the creative force of Jakobs Castle also a drug addict in recovery! Jakob was born into SoCal Rock and Roll Royalty. His father Bradley Nowell was the lead singer, songwriter and guitar player in legendary So-Cal punk/reggae/alternative legendary band SUBLIME. Bradley tragically died at age 28 when Jakob was only a 1 year old. Now, Jakob is 28 and is the new lead singer and guitar player for SUBLIME. Jakob tells his whole story of drug addiction and recovery and what it was like with the pain, pleasure and pressure of being a musician in Southern California and the intensity of stepping into the shoes of his dead in order to be a 'custodian of the legacy' of SUBLIME! It is a heavy talk with a super talented singer, songwriter and guitar player in long term recovery! More About Dopey: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by comedy and podcast legend, Annie Lederman!!!! Straight from the heart of Anniewood in Venice Beach California! Listen to Annie’s harrowing story overcoming alcoholism and deep trauma. Plus hilarious takes on her painful childhood, tragedy and the healing power of psychedelics! All that and more on a brand new episode of the good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Tuesday Show! Lot's of people have been dying to know - what happened to Fentanyl Jay? For those who don't know - Jay was busted in Ohio 3 years ago. What happened with that? Well some of the answer is right here! For those who love or hate Jay - please listen and let us know what you thought at [email protected] Plus voicemails, emails and more on our new vamped up old Tuesday dopey Show! yeah ! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! Dina gets super vulnerable on her intensely traumatic childhood and how she was drinking at 10, couch surfing, basically homeless at age 13. And how a life of neglect turned into a life of addiction and ultimately recovery and deep service! PLUS emails, Voicemails and tons of Dopey Stories! PLUS the return of my dad and much much more on a brand new episode of the good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by legendary podcaster, rabble rouser and substance abuser, from the Truanon Podcast, Brace Belden! Brace brings some serious old school Dopey recounting his intense decline into absolute debauchery. From surviving unsurmountable childhood tragedy and trauma, to starting a war mongering punk band in the Bay Area to fighting in the Syrian Civil War! Did we mention he was also a florist?!?!?! Brace is a true Dopey Legend and we were thrilled to have him! PLUS voicemails, anniversaries and much more on a super old school new episode of the good old Dopey Show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by the incredible comedian, writer, podcaster and all around super smart and funny guest Moshe Kasher! Moshe recently wrote an incredible memoir called Subculture Vulture all about his life within 6 scenes! He starts with AA and we learn all about his rough and tumble younger days before he got sober. It is a very different kind of Dopey! Then we are joined by best selling journalist and author Sam Quinones for the first installment of 'Junkies Doing Good Stuff'! Where we learn about junkies who are doing good stuff! PLUS emails voicemails and more! For this brand new episode of the good old dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! We are joined by content creator, YouTube phenom, Co Parnt Expert and recovering Dope Fiend, Abbey Fickley! On a super old school episode of Dopey we learn all about Abbey's humble upbringing in Pittsburgh PA and her gradually then suddenly crazy descent into super hard core drug addiction. All the while while trying to be a mother to a baby girl. This is a classic tale of how a young heroin addicted woman got sober, relapsed, got sober again, relapsed and ultimately got her shit together to be a super mom to her young daughter. PLUS Emails, Voicemails and much more on a crazy inspirational new episode of the good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! Rock and Roll legend, Wayne Kramer comes on the show to kick out the serious Dopey, mother fucker! We hear all about the beginnings of the seminal rock and roll band the MC5 and Wayne's earliest days of taking drugs in the 1960's in Detroit. That's when the shit hit's the fan and Wayne's career gets sidetracked, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Dopeycon IV alumni, comedian Aaron Berg to hear his dark alcoholic story of stripping in Canada and the dark world of sex, booze, coke and pimping he fell into. PLUS steroids! Comedy and more! PLUS crazy meth voicemails and emails from Australia! And the return of an old friend to the show! All that and much more on this weeks brand new episode of the good old Dopey Show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Drugs, Addiction, Recovery and the hilarious mishegas that ensues Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! In our 450th episode we are possibly somehow visited by Chris during my sponsees father-in-law's wake. Then! Lenny from the Beach returns to update us on a potentially sticky situation he is in - facing serious jail time for allegedly dealing coke. We talk faith and fear, and much more. THEN Thuan Nguyen joins us to tell his unlikely story from meth addict to meditation master! All that and still much more! Voicemails, emails, Disney, and more more more on a brand new episode of the good old Dopey Show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! In an insane new comprehensive crystal meth soaked episode of Dopey we meet Boston 2% - A recovering meth/SEX addict who went to the darkest of places on an obsessive meth mission to the brink of destruction only to find redemption after being locked away in jail and in a mental institution. PLUS DJ DON returns to tell of his last meth relapse - and his return to recovery! ALSO SUPER JUICY DOPEY VOICEMAILS, EMAILS and MUCH MUCH MORE on the BRAND NEW EPISODE OF THE GOOD OL DOPEY SHOW! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! Jessica Kent returns! And gives us the heart wrenching but ultimately inspiring story of her current domestic situation. How she dealt with her long time partners relapse and how she parents their two daughters. PLUS my dad returns and gives his take on Dopey Beef! PLUS crazy fucked up voicemails and emails and much much more on this weeks super hard core addition of the good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by local Dope, Andre! Andre tells a very comprehensive story of his very complicated journey from trauma with his dad to crazy heroin and crack addiction all the way back to recovery. All along the way with kratom, suboxone, norcos, delta 8 gummies! We learn how ultimately Andre became a loving parent to himself! It was very beautiful - and extremely Dopey! PLUS voicemails on chem sex, emails on meth sex, sober anniversaries and so much more on the brand new episode of that good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! In a super deluxe, extra large and comprehensive Dopey New Years Episode we cover a lot of ground! Starting with NY TIMES contributor, author and world renowned Harm Reductionist Maia Szalavitz makes a state of the Dopey Nation address on the status of all things drugs addiction and some dumb shit. Including safe injection sites, Kratom, legal weed and much much more. Then Artist and friend of the show John Bukaty talks kicking sugar and other dumb shit AND Jake from West Virginia finally calls in after listening to the show for years and years and years. PLUS A BRAND NEW SONG FROM STEVE POLTZ! Featuring: Margaret Cho, Ashley Hamilton, Ethan Suplee, Dopey Dres, Jess Kent, Doug Bopst, and Jeanine Coulter and a glowing universe of Dopes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! It's beginning to look a lot like Dopey! In our old school brand new Christmas special we catch up with Dopey OG Matthew Weidemeir-Carroll and hear all about his relapse and return this holiday season! PLUS Dove's struggle with Kratom and her experience with Ibogaine! Paulina Pinsky's 2 Year Anniversary and her first meeting! PLUS a cavalcade of Dopes! And much much more on this very special Dopey Christmas!!! Merry Christmas Dopey Nation and Fucking Toodles for Chris! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! We have a local superstar from the Beach! Gary the Suffolk County Crack Connoisseur! Gary tells a seriously comprehensive and touching story of his deep journey to the edge and back! PLUS two voicemails! Emails! And the return of my Dad on a brand new episode of the good old Dopey Show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! Dopey legend and old time champion of the show Bob Forrest is back to remember his departed songwriting partner, podcast producer and life long friend Mike Martt! We hear how they linked up and some of their misadventures together as well as Mike's impact on Don't Die, Thelonious Monster, Punk Rock and Los Angeles Recovery. PLUS we hear from Mike himself in segments from his 2020 Dopey appearance. ALSO: Dopey Nation Legend Axel's voicemail on fentanyl in weed, emails and much more on this brand new emotional pre holiday episode of Dopey! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by infamous corrupt New York City police officer, Michael Dowd. We hear about his rise in East New York's legendary 75th precinct. We learn about how Michael Dowd broke bad and get the story on what happened after teaming up with nefarious Dominican drug kingpin Adam Diaz. PLUS how Dowd's alcoholism and addiction to action(and cocaine) drove him ultimately to 12 years in prison. EMAILS! VOICEMAILS, The Return of Ask Erin! and much more on this brand new super gritty corrupt morally shaky episode of that good old Dopey show. Also a short homage to friend of the show and Los Angeles legend - Mike Martt. More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

**NOTE: Technical Error with Dr. Harrison!!! If you get to the interview with Dr. Harrison and there is no sound - reset the show and it should be fixed** Sorry for the mishap! - dave This week on Dopey we are joined by Dr. Nzinga Harrison and a very very special Dopey guest! We go over so much stuff on the nature of addiction including - addiction susceptibility! Nature vs. nurture! Race-based alienation in 12 step recovery! Serious questions and answers with the Dopey Nation! Plus so much more - Emails AND Voicemails! the return of a very special anonymous guest and tons more on a brand new episode of that good old Dopey show! ALSO - My Dad is doing well recovering from hip surgery. He will update you guys next week - thanks for all of the concern! More about Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This Week on Dopey! In a seriously Special Thanksgiving Special we are joined by comedy icon, and Super-Dopey OG Margaret Cho! We learn more about her early days of becoming an addict. Her obsession with weed! A birthday party with Hollywood royalty, living in sobriety and much more! PLUS we remember our friend Bill Blaber and play one of his legendary Dopey appearances. PLUS Thanksgiving messages from Dopes, emails, voicemails and even more on a super smattering of gratitude Thanksgiving extravaganza of the good old Dopey show! More About Dopey: Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the consequences we suffered. After making the show for 2 and a half years, Chris tragically relapsed and died from a fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.