This week on Dopey! We are reunited with Dopey Legend, Folk Singer, Comedy Genius and Super Naturally Good Story Teller Steve Poltz! Steve plays tunes and takes us on a journey to the optimist and pessimist inside! PLUS the tackle box full of drugs and how Steve maintains his sunny disposition! Next Thuan from Mountainside is back to share with us how spirituality works and how it can be accessed! PLUS voicemails, emails and much more on this brand new, good timey episode of that Good Old Dopey Show!

AI SAYS:

summaryDavid Manheim shares his morning routine of eating oats and drinking coffee, and discusses his positive outlook on life and his love for people. He talks about building his career from gig to gig and the importance of staying grateful. David also mentions the impact of the Dopey Nation and the sense of community it has created. Steve Poults shares his practice of declaring every show as the greatest show he's ever played, and how it brings joy to both him and the audience. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and enjoying the journey rather than focusing on external success. The conversation also touches on the pressure to always be positive and the occasional moments of doubt or sadness. David and Steve discuss their love for connecting with people and spreading positivity through their music and interactions. In this part of the conversation, Steve Poltz shares a deeply personal story about the tragic death of his friend due to drug addiction. He also discusses his own struggles with addiction and how it led him to quit drinking. The conversation touches on themes of loss, forgiveness, and the fragility of life. Steve also talks about his love for music and his experiences as a musician. Overall, the conversation is a mix of light-hearted moments and profound reflections on addiction and recovery. In this episode, David and Tuan discuss spirituality and its role in recovery. They explore the concept of higher power and how it can be accessed through various practices. Tuan shares his daily spiritual routine, including meditation, attending meetings, and using a mindfulness bell app. They also touch on the idea of quantum jumping and the importance of living a life centered around spiritual principles. The episode ends with a call for musicians to submit songs for the upcoming DopeyCon theme song contest.   keywordsmorning routine, positivity, career, gratitude, Dopey Nation, greatest show, pressure, doubt, sadness, connection, spreading positivity, addiction, drug addiction, loss, forgiveness, fragility of life, music, musician, recovery, spirituality, higher power, recovery, meditation, meetings, mindfulness, quantum jumping, spiritual principles, DopeyCon takeaways

• Having a positive outlook on life and spreading positivity can bring joy to oneself and others.
• Building a career from gig to gig and staying grateful for the opportunities can lead to organic growth and fulfillment.
• The Dopey Nation and the sense of community it has created can provide support and inspiration for those in recovery.
• It's important to be true to oneself and enjoy the journey rather than focusing solely on external success.
• While it's natural to experience moments of doubt or sadness, maintaining a positive mindset and connecting with others can help overcome these challenges. Addiction can have devastating consequences, leading to the loss of loved ones and personal struggles.
• Quitting one substance may be necessary to break the cycle of addiction and prevent further harm.
• Music can be a powerful outlet for expressing emotions and connecting with others.
• Forgiveness is an important part of the healing process, both for oneself and for others.
• Life is fragile, and it's important to appreciate the present moment and make choices that prioritize well-being. Spirituality can be accessed through various practices and beliefs, such as meditation, attending meetings, and living by spiritual principles.
• A higher power can be a person, nature, or the universe, and it can provide guidance and support in recovery.
• Being aware of and utilizing spirituality in moments of vulnerability can help bring ease and peace.
• Living a life centered around love, compassion, gratitude, and humility can contribute to a more spiritual existence.
• Musicians are encouraged to submit songs for the DopeyCon theme song contest.

titles

• The Dopey Nation: A Community of Support and Inspiration
• Embracing the Journey: Finding Fulfillment in the Present Moment The Power of Forgiveness
• Embracing the Fragility of Life Calling for Musicians: DopeyCon Theme Song Contest
• Exploring Spirituality and Higher Power in Recovery

Sound Bites

• "Every day when I wake up, I go, this is the greatest day."
• "I love people that are the addicts. I love them. I love them so much."
• "Brand new song."
• "I probably would still be drinking today had I not discovered my love of cocaine."
• "Once you go into crack, it's a dark world."
• "Life is a thing where you just think about, you know, there's a million things I wish I could go back and not have done."
• "Being human and feeling all the emotions is a spiritual experience."
• "Spirituality is accessing a higher power, whether seen, felt, heard, or just known."
• "Releasing character defects is a moment-to-moment choice, and meditation can help expand the window between stimulus and response."

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Morning Routine 09:46Spreading Positivity and Building a Career 19:46The Dopey Nation: A Community of Support 29:50Embracing the Journey and Overcoming Doubt 40:06Connection and Positivity in Recovery 47:49Music and Drug Stories 48:28The Tragic Consequences of Addiction 52:06Finding Healing and Sobriety Through Music 58:26The Power of Forgiveness 01:09:49Embracing the Fragility of Life 02:55Exploring Spirituality and Higher Power 15:01Daily Spiritual Practices for a Grounded and Peaceful Life 29:50Quantum Jumping and Setting Intentions 44:53Living by Spiritual Principles and Embracing a Higher Power 01:00:05Calling for Musicians: DopeyCon Theme Song Contest 01:15:03Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This Tuesday is classic old school dumb shit. Me yelling at the Subway sandwich maker, fumbling and bumbling. We hear a Dopey story all about Oasis and their impending reunion. Plus we hear a tease from the PATREON show with Cormac and Selby all about weed, PCP and more on this Tuesday Patreon Teaser! PLUS DOPEYCON 2024 tickets are on sale at https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/1311031

Discounted Tickets on Patreon at:

https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast

 

AI STUFF: 

summaryIn this episode, Dave talks about DopeyCon 2024, his love for Oasis, and shares some personal stories. He also discusses his early experiences with drugs and selling drugs in college. The conversation touches on topics such as drug business sense, the sacredness of psychedelics, and the effects of excessive drug use. keywordsDopeyCon 2024, Oasis, drugs, addiction, personal stories, drug business, psychedelics, excessive drug use takeaways

• Tickets for DopeyCon 2024 are available to non-patrons
• Dave shares his love for Oasis and their reunion
• He talks about his early experiences with drugs and selling drugs in college
• The conversation explores drug business sense and the sacredness of psychedelics
• Dave reflects on the effects of excessive drug use

titles

• Dave's Love for Oasis
• DopeyCon 2024 and the Lineup

Sound Bites

• "Tickets for DopeyCon 2024 are available to non-patrons"
• "The big news is that Oasis got back together"
• "It totally changed my life forever"

  Chapters 00:00DopeyCon 2024 and the Lineup 05:03Dave's Love for Oasis 13:44Early Experiences with Drugs and Selling 16:16Drug Business Sense and the Sacredness of Psychedelics 18:41The Effects of Excessive Drug Use

This week on Dopey!  We are joined by 'Against All Odds' author, and 'Roll Call with Chappy' podcaster - Peter 'Chappy' Meyerhoff! We leave no stone unturned in this junky prison opus. Chappy gives us the good bad and the ugly from early incarceration to 12 long years in prison where he was the shot caller on multiple prison yards. His story goes nuts when he gets involved with a female corrections officer who smuggles him heroin which he deals then becomes hopelessly addicted to. I'm not gonna give it all away in this write up! But it's seriously beautiful and Chappy cries!

PLUS We commemorate the loss of Brian 'Hotwheelz' Connelly and play his first voicemail - plus poetic emails extra voicemails and much much more on this new prison flavored episode of that good old Dopey Show!

Summary: Peter 'Chappy' Meyerhoff, a former prisoner and recovering addict, shares his story and mission to help others in this episode of Dopey. He discusses his experiences in prison, his near-death fentanyl overdose, and his journey to sobriety. Chappie opens up about the challenges of aligning his past prison persona with his current role as a mentor and advocate for prisoners. He also reflects on the impact of becoming a father and the struggles he faces in navigating his new life. Despite the difficulties, Chappie remains committed to inspiring and supporting others in their recovery journeys. David Manheim discusses his strained relationship with his father and the decision to cut ties with him. He shares his experience of growing up in a dysfunctional family and the resentment he feels towards his father. David also opens up about his journey into drug addiction, starting from alcohol and weed at a young age and eventually progressing to harder drugs like crystal meth and heroin. He talks about his time in prison and the power dynamics and politics that exist within the prison system. David reflects on his past actions and the impact they have had on his life. Chappie shares his story of addiction, prison, and recovery. He talks about his early experiences with drugs and how he quickly became addicted. He describes his time in prison, including the challenges of withdrawal and the prison politics he had to navigate. Chappie also discusses his relapse after his first release from prison and the near-death experience that led him to finally get sober. He emphasizes the importance of staying sober and helping others, and how his perspective on God and spirituality has evolved throughout his journey. Keywordsprison, addiction, recovery, sobriety, near-death overdose, fatherhood, vulnerability, father-son relationship, drug addiction, prison, power dynamics, politics, addiction, prison, recovery, drugs, withdrawal, prison politics, relapse, sobriety, God, spirituality Takeaways

• Peter Chappie Meyerhoff shares his experiences as a former prisoner and recovering addict
• He discusses the challenges of aligning his past prison persona with his current role as a mentor and advocate for prisoners
• Chappie reflects on the impact of becoming a father and the struggles he faces in navigating his new life
• Despite the difficulties, Chappie remains committed to inspiring and supporting others in their recovery journeys David's strained relationship with his father led him to cut ties with him
• He reflects on his journey into drug addiction, starting from alcohol and weed and eventually progressing to harder drugs
• David shares his experiences in prison and the power dynamics and politics that exist within the system
• He reflects on his past actions and the impact they have had on his life Addiction can quickly take hold and lead to a life of crime and incarceration.
• Prison can be a challenging environment, but it can also provide an opportunity for self-reflection and growth.
• Relapse is a common part of the recovery process, but it's important to learn from it and make a commitment to sobriety.
• Spirituality and a belief in a higher power can play a role in recovery, even for those who were initially skeptical.
• Helping others and staying connected to a supportive community are crucial for maintaining long-term sobriety.

Titles

• Aligning Past and Present: Chappie's Transformation
• Navigating the Challenges of Recovery and Fatherhood Journey into Drug Addiction
• Power Dynamics and Politics in Prison From Addiction to Incarceration: Chappie's Story
• Navigating Prison Politics: Chappie's Experience

Sound Bites

• "I've been struggling in life lately, man, like... I have really, really bad imposter syndrome now."
• "In recovery, vulnerability is strength."
• "It's like real life stuff. And that's what me and my dad's relationship is still... tough, man."
• "I don't need his shitty advice and to be honest I think he's fucking grumpy as shit"
• "I'm just done with this relationship, you know?"
• "He's whipped to her and she does whatever, he does whatever the hell she says and she runs shit"
• "I felt like stuff is like just finally going to go my way when I got out"
• "I had this argument with my mom the other day, because was like, know, depressed, been going through this shit. And mom was like, you're making more money than you've ever made in your life. like, the literal reverberating. Money doesn't make you fucking happy, mom."
• "I was like, holy shit, maybe this is God's sign of showing, like, I'm gonna start catching some breaks now or something"

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 25:27Challenges of Aligning Past and Present 35:22Struggles of Recovery and Fatherhood 38:07Dealing with Depression and Imposter Syndrome 40:24Complicated Relationship with Father 41:24Strained Father-Son Relationship 48:31Journey into Drug Addiction 57:18Power Dynamics and Politics in Prison 01:06:57Reflecting on Past Actions 02:51From Addiction to Incarceration: Chappie's Story 23:01Navigating Prison Politics: Chappie's Experience 42:52The Near-Death Experience that Led to Sobriety: Chappie's Turning Point 01:02:46Evolution of Belief: Chappie's Journey with God and Spirituality 01:23:09Staying Sober and Helping Others: Chappie's Commitment to Recovery 01:56:04Conclusion

This week on Dopey! In an extra long, extra dopey episode of Dopey we are joined by Bobby Dukes who brings the seriously debaucherousness back to the show!  From the mean streets shooting galleries of Philadelphia to pulling a geographic to Australia. Bobby did it all plus more stealing then you could shake a stick at! PLUS emails, voicemails and a surprise call ins from Friend of Jerry's Jersey Jerry and It's All Bad's Ukranian Danny

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!

 

 

This week on Dopey! TRIGGER WARNING!! We are joined by Federal Judge, recovery advocate and author, Mary Beth O'Connor - and she hits us full force with the unfiltered Dopey. From shooting meth, sexual abuse, cutting, draining abscesses and much more. Mary Beth delivered the diabolically debauched Dopey - and still explained her non 12 step style of recovery and how she made it out! It is a not to be missed episode! PLUS! Emails, Voicemails, My Dad vs Seymour, the return of Joey Pepper and much more on this new classic of that good old Dopey show.

More on 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!

 

This week on Dopey! We are joined by legendary actor of the stage and screen, Andre Royo. Andre recounts his journey growing up in the Bronx and inhabiting arguably the greatest heroin addict in television history playing 'Bubbles' on the Wire. PLUS his personal journey into recovery, reminiscing on his 'method style' on playing a homeless heroin addict, his current run - playing the lead in Eric Bogosian's 'Drinking in America' and tons of other stuff PLUS emails! voicemails! My dad! The All New Dopey Fitness Challenge with Doug Bopst and much much more on this all new all classic version of that good ol' Dopey Show!

MORE ON 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! 

This week on Dopey! Would you believe we are joined by a best selling author, a Playboy cover girl, an NWA wrestler, a host from MTV and a serious rock and roll journalist? And would you believe she was at DOPEYCON 2023?? It's all true! PLUS she is the first Dopey guest to ever have a serious deodorant huffing problem Her name is Mayra Dias Gomes! Check out her incredible story! PLUS the return of the simultaneously loved and hated Fentanyl Jay! PLUS emails and Dopey stories galore! On the brand new sparkling edition of that 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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Real Housewives of New York former star Lizzy Savetsky and diabolical addiction recovery Instagram meme maker-Loz from the brilliant Brutal Recovery! 

Lizzy delivered a true alcoholic tale of growing up Jewish in Texas - and making the great pilgrimage to New York City where both her Judaism and her alcoholism exploded. Lizzy told her story with brutal honesty and courage - really capturing the shame that many alcoholics and addicts experience. 

Loz shared her own experiences around shame in recovery - telling stories of being a sexual predator and singing like an angel! PLUS crazy KRATOM voicemail, emails, and the triumphant return of my dad - in an extra long episode of that good old Dopey show! 

More on 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!

This Week on Dopey! In another rough and tumble homespun Dopey we introduce Paulie-a Suffolk county recovering heroin addict and former ecstasy dealer. Paul tells us of his journey to hell and back through the strip malls of Long Island to the projects of the Bronx all leading toward his wicked relapse before his triumphant return to recovery. PLU Fentanyl Jay is back to tell the story of his 'last kiss goodnight'. 

Plus emails, anniversaries and much much more on this brand new edition of that 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!

 

This week on Dopey! (NOTE: THIS IS THE SAME SHOW FROM LAST WEEK - WE ARE EXPERIENCING MINOR TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-THERE WILL BE A NEW SHOW TONIGHT(3/17) DON'T FRET!) We are joined by journalist, humorist and author Pam Gaslow - and hear all about her new book 'Don't Bring Your Vibrator to Rehab' a super funny memoir on her stoner relapse and journey to recovery! Plus! Fentanyl Jay is back with the super crazy Dopey! Including a crazy drug dealer robbery PLUS Dopey voicemails and emails to boot! On a brand spanking new episode of the good old Dopey show! More on 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!  

This week on Dopey! We are joined by a very special and truly rugged individual, former marine, skateboarder, and MMA competitor-Tim Lodgen. 

Tim tells his incredible story! After over 27 years of alcoholism and multiple suicide attempts, Tim shares how his final suicide attempt jump started his recovery journey. It is an extra long Dopey story you won't believe!

PLUS emails, sober fun, and 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!

This week on Dopey! For our 400th Episode we bring you an extra long Dopey - with Wrestling Superstar Jake The Snake Roberts, Jed from Church and Other Drugs, My Dad, and a cavalcade of Dopes in emails, voicemails and more. 

It's three hours plus so what can really be said about this show - except it is chock full of drugs, addiction and other dumb shit. Rest in Peace to Jay, Chris, Todd, Colleen, Dave, Troy, Andrew and all the others we've lost over the years!

Stay Strong 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!

 

This Week on Dopey!

Back for his second appearance on the show is journalist & multiple New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari, who, when confronted with his own deteriorating attention span, dove deep into the individual and systemic solutions to this dispiriting collective trend.

Johann has written for the LA Times, Le Monde, and many other outlets, has two of the most-watched TED Talks, and has been profiled in essentially every prominent media outlet. His books include Chasing The Scream and Lost Connections, which explores the roots of addiction, and was the subject of our first exchange back on episode #416. But today, he’s here to share big lessons from his latest book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention, which is a provoking journey into the forces robbing us of our attention and a look at how we might begin to reclaim our minds, and our lives.

PLUS Loz from the amazing addiction/recovery Instagram meme page Brutal Recovery talking about how she copes with being a super popular memer, her sobriety and how her signature move in a pub brawl was to throw chairs!

PLUS Dopey a voicemail, email and much much more on this all new 399th addition of that 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!

 

Alright Tuesday Lovers! Dopey Tuesday is back with a vengence! Go to https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast for the full episode! BUT - there is stuff here that is not available anywhere else!!! Like Wylie's insane voicemail and me bickering with my sweet father!

 

SummaryIn this conversation, David Manheim talks with his father about various topics, including toilet paper, tonic water, Patreon, DopeyCon, and a voicemail from a listener. They also discuss the difference between seltzer and tonic water, and David plays a song he wrote. Keywordsdrugs, addiction, dumb shit, toilet paper, tonic water, Patreon, DopeyCon, voicemail, seltzer, song Takeaways

• The conversation covers a range of lighthearted topics, including toilet paper and tonic water.
• They discuss the importance of supporting Dopey on Patreon and the upcoming DopeyCon event.
• David's father shares his thoughts on the show and his experiences as a listener.
• David plays a song he wrote, showcasing his musical talent.

Titles

• A Voicemail from a Dopey Listener
• David's Musical Talent: A Song Showcase

Sound Bites

• "I don't think you know the difference between tonic water and seltzer."
• "Somebody made a comment that you should be kinder to your father."
• "I need some money, money in my pocket like this"

This week on Dopey! In a knock down drag out new episode we are joined by heroin addict in recovery, Chris Spallina an we hear his crazy journey from totally messed up Junky to recovering fitness guy who works for non proit recovery foundation, and new Dopey Sponsor - The Phoenix! It's all in there; ODing with cops, eating acid and getting busted PLUS much more! PLUS Erin Khar, the return of Fentanyl Jay, CRAZY Dopey emails! and much much more in a brand new episode of the good old Dopey Show! PLUS a brand new home grown Dopey theme song!!!

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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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by legendary MC, musician, writer, entrepreneur, and all around legendaryAmerican hero, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels! DMC comes to my Dad's house and we totally hit it off! We hear all about the roots of hip hop and the meteoric rise of the first multi platinum selling hip hop group - RUN DMC. Darryl also shares his fall into deep deep alcoholism, depression and what he had to do to get out of it! We hear about some classic hip hop artists along the way on an amazing journey back to Hollis Queens and back again!

PLUS Dopey email, voicemail and more on this super new episode of that good ol dopey show!

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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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Chloe LaBranche and Fentanyl Jay for a full throttle journey into drugs, addiction and dumb shit! Jay prepares for the possibility of prison - while Chloe catches us up on her journey into recovery. BIG LAUGHS ABOUND on this super Dopey new episode of that good ol' Dopey Show!

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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!

 

This week on Dopey! Dave heads over to Dr. Drew's apartment on the great return episode of Dr. Drew! We learn all about being a Dad to a newly sober daughter and the pressure of being a TV doctor in the public eye as Dr Drew Pinsky gets super vulnerable! PLUS we hear one of the greatest voicemails of all time! PLUS GAY SEX WITH A DWARF ON METH! And MUCH MUCH MORE! 

On this brand new spanking episode of that good ol' Dopey Show!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Documentary Filmmaker Michelle Esrick! We discuss her films about Darrell Hammond and Wavy Gravy and take a deep dive into her addiction and recovery! PLUS Strung Out author, Erin Khar! Dopey emails! Dopey Voicemail! And does fentanyl Jay have a guilty conscience????

Find out about all of that and more on this brand new episode of that good old Dopey Show! 

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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!

This week on Dopey! In a Dopey instant classic new episode we are joined by legendary New York City graffiti artist and former drug dealer, addict and alcoholic SAYNOSLEEP. Hear all about his back story with Dave aka SLAM, and how they met and reconnected during COVID. PLUS SAYNOSLEEP's storied history in a life bombing and slinging on the streets of Chelsea and the East Village. PLUS 2 Dopey Voicemails - emails and more on a crazy old school/new episode of that good old dopey show.

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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!

 

 

This week on Dopey! In an extra long New Year's cavalcade of addiction and recovery we are joined by three stellar Dopey heroes!

First up - from the UK is Dopey OG, Annie Ellie, who shares her struggles relapsing this year - and her plan for 2023. 

Second we have Mighty Duck's star and Dopey legend Shaun Weiss who tells of the ups and downs of living in a sober house. 

And finally we are joined by Sayville local, Jay aka Fentanyl Jay. Who talks about his year relapsing and his tentative plans for the unknown future.

Happy New Year Dopey Nation!!!!!

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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!

 

This week on Dopey! In the brand new yule tide special we are joined by a cavalcade of Dopes! Brandon Novak tells a crazy Christmas story! Loz from Brutal Recovery talks about recovery in Scotland! Dr. Drew talks about the holidays in treatment! BGetz talks about Christmas in the ganja farm! Plus Dopes from all over the world! And my Dad on that old timey chestnut roasting, Tourrette's syndrome having, weed growing brand new episode of that good ol' Dopey Show! 

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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!

 

 

This week on Dopey! In a super, crazy ultra-debauched new installment, we are joined by Johnny Jukebox. A recovering alcoholic, crackhead Long Islander who goes to the same meeting as Dave. Buckle up because this is a bumpy ride, from his early years of being a teenage mescaline kingpin to his rock bottom of endless scratch offs and happy endings. Culminating in his psychic change of recovery! PLUS special guests RB, and finally the Dopey Fitness Challenge with Jeremy Jackson! PLUS emails and more on a brand new bananas dopey episode of that good old Dopey Show!

 

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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 comed

This week on Dopey! Dopey and the Family with Tom Farley! Tom recalls the life and times of his uber talented brother Chris. We learn about growing up in the Farley family - and how Chris' rise to fame coincided with his drug addiction and death. Then how Tom's career of running the Chris Farley foundation lead him to his own recovery. PLUS voicemails! My Dad! and much, much more, on a family style pre holiday episode of that good ole Dopey show!

This Week on Dopey! We are paying homage to Chris on the 6th anniversary of his tragic death. We are joined by Jed Payne from Church and Other Drugs Podcast and talk about his harrowing Kratom recovery and how he got to celebrate his first father's day! PLUS Stephen Murray from the Safe Spot Hotline calls in to help us celebrate Dopey Day AKA ChrisMiss in August with the new CALL-A-DOPE piece of Dopey Day! If anyone is using please call 1-800-972-0590 to help prevent overdose! PLUS emails, voicemails, tattoos, Dopeycon, Dopey Day! PLUS we sneak The This American Life Dopey Segment just to fuck everybody up!    All that and more on a brand spanking new but. eerily familiar episode of that good ol Dopey Podcast!!!!         In this part of the conversation, David Manheim discusses various topics including Bob Marley, Dopey Day, DopeyCon, and his personal experiences with addiction and recovery. He also shares an email from a listener and announces anniversaries of Dopey Nation members. Jed from Church and Other Drugs Podcast joins the conversation and talks about his journey of addiction, relapse, and recovery. In this part of the conversation, David and Jed discuss Jed's harrowing experiences with addiction, including his relapses and the impact on his personal life. They also touch on the dangers of using substances like kratom and the importance of seeking help and treatment. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the upcoming Dopey con and the partnership with Safe Spot to provide support for addicts. The conversation in this part of the recording focuses on the Save Spot hotline, a helpline for people who use drugs and want to ensure their safety. The hotline provides support and guidance to individuals before and during drug use, with the goal of preventing fatal overdoses. The hosts discuss the importance of the hotline and how it can save lives. They also emphasize the non-judgmental and supportive nature of the hotline, as well as the sense of community it fosters. The episode concludes with a tribute to a friend who died from an overdose. In this final part of the conversation, David Manheim reflects on the tragic death of his co-host Chris and the future of the Dopey podcast. He shares the events leading up to Chris's relapse and overdose, including their last episode together and the signs of Chris's drug use. David grapples with feelings of guilt and responsibility, but ultimately decides to continue the show as a way to honor Chris's memory and raise awareness about addiction. The episode ends with a lighthearted banjo cover of Dave's song and a message of hope for the future. KeywordsBob Marley, Dopey Day, DopeyCon, addiction, recovery, email, anniversaries, Church and Other Drugs Podcast, addiction, relapse, treatment, kratom, Dopey con, Safe Spot, Save Spot hotline, drug use, safety, fatal overdose, support, community, non-judgmental, tribute, addiction, relapse, overdose, grief, podcast, Dopey, memory, awareness Takeaways

• Bob Marley's music is loved by many, and David Manheim and his guest discuss their favorite songs.
• Dopey Day is celebrated on August 16th, and listeners are encouraged to record messages to be included in the Dopey Day show.
• DopeyCon is an upcoming event that will feature various guests and activities.
• David Manheim shares an email from a listener who found strength and inspiration from the Dopey podcast.
• Jed from Church and Other Drugs Podcast shares his personal journey of addiction, relapse, and recovery. Addiction can lead to devastating consequences, including relapses and strained relationships.
• Substances like kratom can be addictive and have negative effects on one's quality of life.
• Seeking help and treatment is crucial for recovery and maintaining sobriety.
• The Dopey con event provides an opportunity for individuals in recovery to connect and support each other.
• Partnerships with organizations like Safe Spot can offer valuable resources and support for addicts. The Save Spot hotline provides support and guidance to individuals who use drugs and want to ensure their safety.
• The hotline aims to prevent fatal overdoses by offering non-judgmental and supportive assistance before and during drug use.
• The hotline creates a sense of community among its operators and callers, who share a common experience.
• The hosts emphasize the importance of reaching out for help and the potential to save lives through the hotline.
• The episode concludes with a tribute to a friend who died from an overdose, highlighting the devastating impact of addiction. The tragic death of Chris highlights the devastating impact of addiction and the constant risk of relapse
• Guilt and responsibility are common emotions experienced by loved ones after a relapse or overdose
• Continuing the podcast is a way for David to honor Chris's memory and raise awareness about addiction
• The banjo cover at the end of the episode serves as a reminder of the importance of finding joy and hope in the midst of grief

Titles

• Dopey Day and DopeyCon
• Celebrating Bob Marley's Music Celebrating Sobriety at Dopey con
• Jed's Harrowing Journey Through Addiction Building a Supportive Community: The Save Spot Hotline
• Preventing Fatal Overdoses: The Role of the Save Spot Hotline Reflecting on Tragedy: Chris's Relapse and Death
• Guilt and Responsibility: Navigating the Aftermath
• Titles
  • The Dangers of Smoke Shop Drugs: Tianeptine and Kratom
  • From Counselor to Patient: Navigating Treatment and Rehab Exploring the Symbolism of Dreams
  • Overcoming Kratom Addiction: Jed's Story
    Sound Bites
  • "Vivitrol is just naltrexone, so it is only an opioid antagonist."
  • "The sublicate shot you do the first three days after the shot, you are blasted, dude."
  • "I got just blindsided with cravings like you wouldn't believe."
  • "You're such a fucking piece of work. I swear to God."
  • "I woke up in was the intense feeling of impending doom and unbelievable fear and panic attack, dude."
  • "Yeah, I'm still on Vivitrol."

Sound Bites

• "What's my favorite Bob Marley? We're doing Joby, we're not doing Bob Marley."
• "Welcome to Dopey, the podcast on drugs, addiction, and other dumb shit."
• "Call a Dope on Dopey Day."
• "I got sick. Oh, God. I was on an eight-hour bus ride from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara and I was just in the bus bathroom puking my guts out, dude."
• "I'm just struggling to get honest. So I just, I tell my parents and I tell my boss that, hey, don't worry, but I am extremely suicidal. So I'm going to go to a mental institution for 30 days."
• "The reason that I'm doing all of this is just like immediately plucked away and it's just, it's... I can't even really accurately convey like the fucking emotions."
• "If Chris, when he was using, could have called this number, maybe we wouldn't be doing all this."
• "You can still get high, but if it goes wrong, you don't have to die."
• "How do we scale this hotline to the point where we make what we would call a population level impact?"
• "The worst thing that could have ever happened happened, and Chris relapsed and died."
• "Dopey, as the nation knew it, is gone, along with Chris."
• "The show is mostly a recovery show now. I guess that is true. But it always was in its own way."

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Bob Marley 05:54Email from a Listener 21:20Remembering Chris and His Legacy 28:00Jed's Journey of Turning His Life Around 39:08Jed's Experience with TNeptine 50:43The Dangers of Kratom and the Importance of Seeking Help 56:02The Consequences of Relapse 01:08:24Partnering with Safe Spot to Support Addicts 01:26:16The Importance of the Save Spot Hotline 01:31:19The Unpredictability of the Dope Supply 01:41:40The Impact of the This American Life Episode 01:49:09Todd as the Foil to the Sober Good Life 02:00:11The Tragic Loss of Todd 02:07:01Tragedy Strikes: Chris's Relapse and Death 02:14:29Guilt and Responsibility: Navigating the Aftermath 02:19:49Honoring Chris's Memory: Continuing the Dopey Podcast 02:35:19Finding Joy in Grief: A Banjo Cover and Message of Hope

This week on Dopey! In a whopper of a Dopey episode, we are joined by  Ditty and we hear possibly some of the Dopiest stories in the history of our show. From his first experiences with alcohol and cocaine to his insane crystal meth empire. With stints in rehab and jail, and coast to coast misadventures along the way! PLUS emails, stories and much more on a top 5, all new EXTRA LONG, EXTRA DOPEY new episode of that good ol' Dopey Show!

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Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV drug 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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by the brilliant writer, journalist, teacher and attorney, Jessica Lahey! Jess is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Jess tells us all about her journey to recovery, and what she learned to help kids not make the same mistakes we did! PLUS! EMAILS, VOICEMAILS and tons of Gratitude!

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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!

BONUS EPISODE!!!!! In this Bonus Dopey episode we are joined by a special guest! PLUS we sit down with Doctors Scott Bienenfeld and Dana Lerman of Skylight Psychedelics to learn all about Ketamine treatment for depression, psychedelics and much more! PLUS emails, music, and fun! On a brand NEW BONUS EPISODE of That good ol' Dopey Show!

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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!

 

This week on Dopey! We are joined by a deep thinking, philosophizing, entrepreneurial, former co-manager of Aerosmith, Keith Garde! Keith tells us all about growing up in a traumatic, brutalizing house hold, and how his addiction lead him to overachievement, and ultimately to depraved debauchery only to rise into long term recovery!

PLUS my Dad! Emails, voicemails and much much more on a brand spanking new episode of that good ol' Dopey show! 

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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!

This week on Dopey! In a brand new super high quality episode of Dopey we are joined by 'Undoing Drugs' author and New York Times reporter, Maia Szalavitz! Maia is a world foremost authority on addiction and harm reduction but she is also a recovering drug addict and ex drug dealer. Listen to her epic tale from pure insanity to profound insight! Also check out her incredible book; Undoing Drugs.

PLUS Erin Khar is back! Voicemails! Emails and much more on this unforgettable new classic episode of that good old dopey show.

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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!

This week on Dopey! In an unforgettable new episode, we are joined by actor comedian, writer and goalie, Greg Goldberg of the Disney movie franchise, The Mighty Ducks - Shaun Weiss.  Shaun tells us his incredible rise to movie stardom as a child actor, and how alcoholism and drug addiction slowly took him over. At his worse Shaun lost everything including his home, and lived on the streets of Los Angeles for an extended period, completely addicted to meth and heroin. Hear Shaun's incredible recovery and more on this very special episode of Dopey!  PLUS my Dad is back - with COVID on an all new, new episode of that good ol' Dopey Show.

 

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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!

This week on Dopey we are joined by artist, author, model, reality TV star, entrepreneur and much more, the one and only Kat Von D!We learn all about Kat's origin and how she ascended to the heights of the tattoo world and beyond only to come back down to Earth in suffering with cocaine and alcoholism. PLUS Aurora is back to celebrate her upcoming 7 years! PLUS a crazy weed at Rikers Island story and more, more more! On a super spooky new episode of your favorite podcast about drugs, addiction and dumb shit

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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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Hannah Sward, the author of the super beautiful and still seriously debaucherous new memoir STRIP! Hannah brings a super honest and vulnerable story to Dopey. She gets super honest about her life whilst in active addiction becoming a prostitute and exotic dancer before succumbing to horrible alcoholism and crystal meth use. PLUS Strung Out author and unlicensed advice columnist, Erin Khar is back! PLUS DOPEY hippie voicemails, attachment theory, and more on this brand new super hones and vulnerable new Dopey! 

 

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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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by podcaster, stand up comedy legend, actor, writer, musician and Dopey super friend, Marc Maron! Marc was recently in a cool new movie all about alcoholism, called To Leslie. We talk all about it, and how its themes of alcoholism and codependency hit so close to home for Marc. Then we talked about how Marc stayed sober and lived through the grief of losing his partner to Leukemia during the heart of Covid. PLUS- A total Dopeycon recap with my dad, plus voicemails from Annie Elle, Brady 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!

This week on Dopey! Finally we got back to an in person DopeyCon! Featuring Chloe LaBranche, Erin Khar, Ray Brown, Brandon Novak, Andy Roy, Smiling Joe, Maia Szalavitz, Annie, Joe Schrank, MC Serch, Linda, my dad and tons of Dopey Nation fun!!!! 

NOTE: Nick from Dark Side of the Spoon and Brian from Str8 Pepper Diet were at the event - and killed it - but since they had visual presentations they were not included in the audio version of the show. 

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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!

Whats up everyone! 

This is our Tuesday Patreon Teaser! Please subscribe to Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast

 

JD sent a fire dopey voicemail!

Plus a clip of me, Jeremy and Greg hanging out talking about Greg's sex appeal and smuggling Mushrooms to Ithaca many years ago. 

DopeyCon 2024 - DC5/DCV is coming!

Who is ready????

 

Here are AI notes:

SummaryIn this episode of Dopey, Dave introduces the Dopey Tuesday episode available on Patreon and promotes DopeyCon tickets. He then plays a voicemail from a former hater who shares a story about smoking maggots. Dave discusses the Patreon Zoom meeting and the attraction people have towards Greg and Jeremy. They talk about their charisma and sexual power, and share stories about their past adventures. The episode ends with a song. KeywordsDopey, podcast, drugs, addiction, dumb shit, Patreon, DopeyCon, lineup, voicemail, hater, smoking maggots, Patreon Zoom, charisma, sexual power, adventures, song Takeaways

• Dopey Tuesday episodes are available on Patreon
• DopeyCon tickets are on sale on Patreon
• Even former haters can become contributors to the show
• Greg and Jeremy have a certain charisma and sexual power
• They share stories about their past adventures
• The episode ends with a song

Titles

• Charisma and Sexual Power
• The Dopey Tuesday Teaser Song

Sound Bites

• "Join Patreon, buy a ticket to DopeyCon"
• "I smoked maggots somehow"
• "Greg is incredibly attracted to people"

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Patreon Promotion 03:12Voicemail: Smoking Maggots 13:23Discussion: Charisma and Sexual Power 17:05Story: Bringing a Bag of Drugs 21:04The Dopey Tuesday Teaser Song

 

This week on Dopey! In a crazy turn of events - we are joined by the star of American Pie, Loser, Boys and Girls and so much more, star of stage and screen, the great Jason Biggs! Jason tells his epic journey from struggling child actor to international film star and then shares how drugs and alcohol crept into his life and why he sought out a life in recovery. PLUS super Dopey emails, and a fire Dopey Poem/Story in the style of Dr. Suess, Jacob P

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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Wilson Phillips founding member, talk show host, author, baker, mother and daughter of the Beach Boys, Carnie Wilson! Carnie tells of her unique childhood and how she became an addict! PLUS her rise to super stardom, finding recovery and how her family changed her life. PLUS a special guest, more on Dopeycon, the DopeyCon theme song challenge. David Bowie and much much more on this crazy 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!

This week on Dopey! More from the Park City Song Summit! We are joined by my new friend, painter, performance artist and hippy, John Bukaty. John lays it down on his journey from childhood trauma to Artist to High School Football and how he ended up a crazy drug taking hippy painter doing high end performance art in the mountains of Colorado. PLUS John's recovery his take on psychedelics and more! ALSO: The Return of Ray Brown, the return of ISMAEL, the return of the Dopey Dane and MORE on this 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! 

This week on Dopey! After almost 7 years of trying to get him, acclaimed junky memoirist, screenwriter and all around great guy - Jerry Stahl calls in! We hear all about his supreme, best selling junky memoir - Permanent Midnight, and how he decended into horrible drug addiction. Jerry then tells us about his new book Nein, Nein, Nein!: One Man's Tale of Depression, Psychic Torment, and a Bus Tour of the Holocaust. And how he copes with his depression.

Plus Live from the Park City Song Summit with B Getz! Bee tells a teenage LSD story. PLUS even crazier, emails! 

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! 

This week on dopey! I am sick as f%ck in bed with 102.3 fever! We follow up the cokiest dopey ever with a great conversation with barstool sports own “Jersey Jerry”! Jerry tells his story of growing up with a gun and drug dealing dad, and details his journey from selling Percocet in high school to robbing drug dealers for the ultimate score of his true love: Crack! Jerry also talks about the dozen plus rehabs he went to, living behind a Dunkin’ Donuts until his mom finds him, and ultimately recovery!

Plus!… we hear from the one and only Ray Brown! A DopeyCon update, a couple of wild emails including some true south of the border debauchery, and of course Alan!

Jersey Jerry starts at around 20 minutes in.

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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!

This week on Dopey! In probably the "Cokiest" Dopey episode in the history of the show we have club owner, model, entrepreneur and bestie of Madonna, Ingrid Casares! Ingrid lays it down, one crazy story after another. And just when you thought the Dopey would slow down she came with more! So buckle in and get ready for easily the Cokiest episode in the history of Dopey! PLUS my Dad and much more on the brand new coke smoking, frog catching lake swimming 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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Instagram Meme Legend Max from F*cking Sober! He worried his story wasn't Dopey enough for the show - but we felt like he delivered the frackin dopey as well as the forking sober! PLUS Erin Khar is back! Emails, and a weird Daily Reflection with my Dad all on this brand new episode of the 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!

This week on Dopey! Happy Dopey Day! Merry Chris-Miss in August! We are joined by two Annie's! The first an OG Dope and founding member of Dopey Zoom from the UK and hear her harrowing relapse story.  Second we have Annie, Chris's ex girlfriend who found his body after his tragic overdose. In between we have Dopey Nation songs, voicemails, emails and an extended old school dopey playback with me and Chris! 

Stay Strong Dopey Nation and fucking toodles!

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!

This week on Dopey! Dopey Nation rejoice in the return of John Joseph to the show! In this weeks episode you will finally hear basically everything that was cut out of the last John Joseph appearance! More on his book the PMA Affect, the end of the Cro-Mags and how he strives to stay positive in the wake of insane trauma. Plus! Emails, an extended phone call from my dad and a weird bit from Washington Square Park. All that and more on an all new episode of the good ol' Dopey show.

 

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!

 

This week on Dopey! In a super powerful new episode, Journalist, memoirist, and former ivy league sex worker, heroin dealer, and competitive figure skater, Keri Blakinger comes on to tell her gnarly story. PLUS! Erin Khar is back with advice, and recounts her rehab experience with Elliott Smith and Rick James! PLUS fire voicemails, emails, and much more on a powerful new episode of the good ol dopey show.

 

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!

This week on dopey! We are joined by Allegra Okarmus! She gets into the super nitty gritty of her experiences of drugs, addiction and dumb shit! Daughter of a Christian Scientist Mother and Soprano's Actor Father(he played Tony's dad - Johnny Boy on thje show) Allegra ran the gamut of all things Dopey! From getting kicked out of Mountainside for romance - to her connection to Chris, her overcome serious sexual trauma, debilitating drug addiction to managing the continuing care program for Mountainside her journey had it all! PLUS voicemails, emails, celebration and more this week on a brand new fucked up episode of that good old Dopey show!   Emilia's Notes: - kicked out of mountainside - chris's facebook messages - vape built into the dash of a truck - mdma - mom's religion - sexual assault, sexual trauma - xanax blackouts - accidental k-hole - outdoing her friends with drugs - sex for heroin - boyfriend's seizures, selling heroin on craigslist - arrested for shoplifting - pulled a knife on her boyfriend - robbing tourists - sponsoring - relapse without drugs - reminiscing about mountainside - faltering recovery - dad's death - sober parenting   AI's Notes:   Summary: In this episode of Dopey, Dave talks about upcoming events and shares stories from listeners. He also interviews Allegra O'Karmis, a manager of Continuing Care at Mountainside Recovery. They discuss Allegra's journey to recovery and her role in helping clients transition from residential treatment to aftercare. The conversation touches on the importance of continuing care and the challenges of staying sober after treatment. Allegra shares her experiences of drug addiction and trauma, including instances of rape. She discusses her upbringing in a strict and religious household, her early experimentation with drugs, and her move to St. Thomas and later Tampa. Allegra reflects on her identity as a party girl and the role drugs played in her life. She also explores the complex emotions and confusion surrounding her experiences of rape. The chapter ends with Allegra being sent back to New York by her mother. In this part of the conversation, David Manheim discusses his descent into addiction and the challenges he faced during that time. He talks about his struggle with withdrawal, his use of various drugs, and the consequences of his addiction on his relationships and life. Eventually, he reaches a turning point and seeks help at a treatment center. In this final part of the conversation, David and Allegra discuss their experiences in recovery and the challenges they face as sober parents. They emphasize the importance of finding joy and replacing old behaviors with healthier ones. They also touch on the fear of relapse and the need for community and support. The episode ends with a cover of Dave's song 'Good So Bad' on the banjo by a listener named Jake. KeywordsDopey, addiction, recovery, treatment, continuing care, Mountainside Recovery, drug addiction, trauma, rape, upbringing, experimentation, party girl, identity, addiction, withdrawal, drugs, heroin, cocaine, treatment, recovery, recovery, sober parenting, joy, replacing behaviors, fear of relapse, community, support Takeaways

• Continuing care is an essential part of the recovery process, helping individuals transition from residential treatment to aftercare
• Treatment can provide support and structure, but it's what individuals do after treatment that determines their long-term sobriety
• The availability of free resources and support can vary, making it challenging for individuals to navigate their recovery journey
• Reading messages from deceased loved ones can be a way to process grief and feel connected to them
• Recovery is a personal journey, and what works for one person may not work for another The influence of upbringing and environment on drug addiction
• The complex emotions and confusion surrounding experiences of rape
• The role of drugs in shaping identity and relationships
• The impact of strict religious beliefs on personal choices and behaviors David's addiction led him to use various drugs, including opiates, cocaine, and ketamine.
• He experienced withdrawal symptoms and used other drugs to combat the sickness.
• His addiction affected his relationships and led to risky behavior, such as sleeping with others for drugs.
• David's father tried to intervene and get him help, but he resisted initially.
• Eventually, David reached a breaking point and sought treatment at a rehab center. Finding joy and replacing old behaviors with healthier ones is crucial in recovery.
• Being a sober parent comes with its own challenges, but putting oneself first is essential for being able to show up for the children.
• Having a community and support system is important in maintaining sobriety.
• The fear of relapse is a common concern, but staying connected to a recovery program can help prevent it.
• Sharing personal experiences and stories can provide hope and inspiration to others in recovery.

Titles

• Personalizing the Recovery Journey
• The Importance of Continuing Care in Recovery The Party Girl Persona: Drugs and Identity
• Navigating Trauma: Allegra's Experience of Rape The Descent into Addiction
• Intervention and Seeking Help Managing the Fear of Relapse
• The Challenges of Sober Parenting

Sound Bites

• "Treatment never was the answer for me, but I think it answers a lot of questions when you're there."
• "I struggle to feel feelings in general. I dissociate like nobody's business and I kind of love it because it's gotten me through life."
• "Continuing care is an essential part of the recovery process, helping individuals transition from residential treatment to aftercare."
• "I don't know if it's better to have been the victim of something, because I'm sure you did fucked up shit, too."
• "It's like all this talk about smoking really makes me want to have a cigarette."
• "I loved smoking. There's something wonderful about it."
• "I was more fucked up then. I was sober when I was yelling about, like that was me with my best thinking."
• "I started doing a lot of coke to try and combat the sickness because, you know, science."
• "So yeah, so I moved back into the apartment, luckily."
• "Time is the best commodity I can give you."
• "I didn't get where I am today in drug addict-wise because I didn't want to have fun."
• "Replacing the obsessive thinking and bad behavior with something else is key in recovery."

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Sponsor Message 09:21Celebrating Sobriety and Personal Achievements 16:04DopeyCon Contests and Announcements 25:06Sharing Dopey Stories and Listener Experiences 39:17Reflecting on Past Relationships and Loss 57:19Navigating Trauma 01:14:29The Party Girl Persona 01:25:58The Influence of Upbringing 01:38:18Risky Behavior and the Impact on Relationships 01:44:12Intervention and Seeking Help 02:44:11Finding Joy and Replacing Behaviors

This week on Dopey! We commemorate four years since Chris tragically died from a fentanyl overdose. DJ returns to tell his recovery from a gnarly crack and fentanyl relapse. PLUS Chris's sponsor and good friend Dylan reflects on Chris, the nature of long term sobriety, sponsorship and psychedelics. All that plus a bunch of Chris clips on this new episode of Dopey

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!

This week on Dopey! Television, Film and Internet Star Josh Peck calls into the show to share his experience, strength and hope! We hear his crazy story from Nickelodeon super star to drug addict to movie star to recovery to social media sensation! We get a lot of tasty recovery nuggets. PLUS Fentanyl Jay is back with extensive shout outs and a story on the time he burned his fathers house down. PLUS a killer voice mail from Koka Kobra straight out of LA, emails and more on this weeks new episode of the god ol' Dopey Show. 

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!

This week on Dopey! We are joined by Street Wear Mogul Real Housewives of New York City Star Author and serious New Yorker, Leah McSweeney. We hear all about Leah's youth as a club kid in Manhattan and her progression to serious drug addict. Plus Dave's partner Linda returns along with Dave's dad Alan. All on a classic old New York episode of that Good Ol' Dopey Show