Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction and Recovery

By: Dave & Chris
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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 pathfinding the route to the heart of the opioid epidemic.
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  • CHRISTMAS TUESDAY PATREON TEASER! PILLS IN THE CUPBOARD! HEROIN, RECOVERY, BUKATY

    CHRISTMAS TUESDAY PATREON TEASER! PILLS IN THE CUPBOARD! HEROIN, RECOVERY, BUKATY
    Dec 24 2024

    Merry Fucking Christmas and Happy Chanukah Dopey Nation! Here's a little teaser of the Patreon episode with John Bukaty - all about using at Christmas - Recovery - addiction and dumb shit!

    Listen to the whole thing here:

    https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast

    We added some tickets for Dopey Wood here is the link:

    https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/1484803

    Here ARE AI's notes:

    Merry Dopey Christmas! 🎄 Welcome to another chaotic and festive teaser from the Dopey Podcast—your go-to for dark comedy, drugs, addiction, and dumb shit. 🤪

    🕺 This Week’s Highlights:

    • Dave’s wild Christmas scramble: 🎄
      • Saving his mother-in-law from her Stranger Things Christmas tree disaster.
      • Last-minute Amazon packages and AA-fueled heroics.
    • A deep dive into holiday memories—both tragic and triumphant.
    • Listener emails featuring poop stories, crystallized Darvon capsules, and holiday miracles. ✉️✨
    • The ultimate Dopey Christmas Movie pitch. Is it a hit or a miss? You decide! 🎥
    • Sugar Bear’s return for recovery talk and some brutally honest holiday reflections.

    👉 Support the Show:
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    27 mins
  • Dopey 510: Kimber wants to Shoot Coke on a Very Special Dopey Christmas Crisis! Heroin, LSD, Benzos, Crack, and tons of Christmas Cheer!

    Dopey 510: Kimber wants to Shoot Coke on a Very Special Dopey Christmas Crisis! Heroin, LSD, Benzos, Crack, and tons of Christmas Cheer!
    Dec 20 2024
    This Week on our Giant Christmas Episode we are joined by Kimber King and a shit tons of Dopes in our annual Dopey Christmas Craptacular. I feel like i should stop writing note because AI does it so well! So sit back and enjoy a super special Dopey episode! With a cavalcade of Dopes - some voicemails, stories and more on this brand new episode of the good old dopey show! https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thedopeyfoundation/1484803 Dopey Podcast: A Very Dopey Christmas 🎄 Episode Summary: This special Christmas episode of Dopey: The Podcast on Drugs, Addiction, and Dumb Shit brings all the chaotic holiday vibes, dark humor, heartfelt confessions, and reminders of the power of connection. Host Dave Manheim dives into Christmas-themed stories, raw moments of struggle, and the importance of staying strong in recovery, even during the most emotionally charged season of the year. From Kimber King's startling confession about almost relapsing to Ray’s California adventures and Dave's chaotic day managing Katz’s Deli and family life, this episode brings all the dopey holiday feels—raw, real, and hilarious. Key Segments: 🎤 Holiday Songs with a Dopey Twist Ray Brown's Dopey Christmas Anthems: A hilarious rendition of Mariah Carey’s "All I Want for Christmas is You" with a dark, dopey twist. Expect plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor about addiction and recovery struggles.Dive into Ray's process for creating these twisted holiday gems. 🎄 Kimber King's Christmas Crisis (00:37:00) Kimber calls Dave to confess her almost-relapse plan during the holidays: ordering coke and shooting up alone during her week off.She shares the power of reaching out, her codependent struggles with family, and the impact of staying connected in recovery.Key takeaway: Even when the urge feels overwhelming, talking about it can stop you from spiraling. 🚨 Dopey Christmas Stories Courtney's Christmas in a Walmart Parking Lot (01:49:51): Courtney recalls a freezing winter spent homeless in a broken-down car, nodding out with cigarettes in hand. A gritty, real look at what addiction can do during the holidays. Kimber’s Family Christmas Gone Wrong (01:04:40): A chaotic Christmas memory involving family dysfunction, biker bars, and violence. Proof that not all holiday stories come with a warm fuzzy ending. Dave’s Heroin-Fueled Holiday Drive (01:09:17): Dave shares a surreal, haunting memory of nodding out on heroin while driving to his girlfriend’s family Christmas party, with old-timey Christmas music as the soundtrack. 🎄 Dopey Nation Shout-Outs and Voicemails Dopey Nation members share holiday greetings, updates, and their own struggles with staying sober during the holiday season. Standout voicemails: Courtney’s story of being homeless on Christmas.Lou’s reflections on being a still-using member of the Dopey Nation and how the show keeps them connected.Margaret Cho and Erin Carr drop in to wish the Dopey Nation a happy holiday. ✉️ Listener Emails and Notes Dave reads emails from fans, including: Nishma, who’s listening from Norway and relates deeply to the stories.An anonymous fan who hilariously mishears "calm" as "dot com" and shares gratitude for the podcast’s balance of humor and recovery. 🌴 Ray Brown’s California Adventures (01:26:18) Ray calls in from Palm Springs to share stories of hiking, swimming, and staying healthy—while dodging the bizarre transactional culture of Palm Springs.Ray promises a custom-made Dopey t-shirt for Dopey Wood. 🛠 Updates and Announcements Dopey Wood is Coming! January 11th in Los Angeles with special guests like Bob Forrest, Rich Roll, and more.Dave shares behind-the-scenes chaos about planning the event. Call for Stories and Help: Dave urges listeners to send in stories, voicemails, and emails to keep the show alive. 💬 Heartfelt Messages A Christmas Reminder: Dave reflects on the melancholy of the holidays and urges listeners who are struggling to reach out. Whether through a friend, the Safe Spot hotline (1-800-972-0590), or Dopey Nation Zoom meetings, help is always available.The importance of staying alive and staying connected, because "dead people can’t recover." Resources & Links: 🔗 Dopey Patreon: patreon.com/dopeypodcast – Extra episodes, bonus content, and a way to support the show. 🔗 Dopey Nation Zoom Meetings: Check the Dopey Podcast Instagram for the full schedule. 🔗 Safe Spot Hotline: 1-800-972-0590 – If you're using and need support, call this confidential, harm reduction hotline. 🔗 Oro Recovery: ororecovery.com – A treatment center offering connection and compassion. 🔗 Mountainside Recovery: mountainside.com/dopey – Incredible programs to support recovery. 🔗 Discover Recovery: discoverrecovery.com – Based in Washington state, offering excellent addiction treatment. Toodles for Chris As always, this episode is dedicated to Chris and all those we've lost in the ...
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    2 hrs
  • Dopey Tuesday Patreon Teaser with Bryan aka Teddy from Hell has an Exit AND my DAD wants to drink ketamine psylocybin tea!

    Dopey Tuesday Patreon Teaser with Bryan aka Teddy from Hell has an Exit AND my DAD wants to drink ketamine psylocybin tea!
    Dec 17 2024

    This week on the Patreon Teaser! My dad jumps on to talk about Mushroom/Ketamine Tea and a new article about how in Oregon people take it at the end of their lives! Then we read a bunch of emails before we have Teddy from Hell Has An Exit who talks about the first time he ever does cocaine! Plus much much more on a brand new teaser for that old time Dopey Show!

    Dopey Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast

    DOPEYWOOD TICKETS: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thedopeyfoundation/1484803

    WHAT CHAT GPT SAYS: 🎙️ Dopey Patreon Teaser: Teddy Tarantino & Family Hijinks

    🌀 Studio Construction, Family Banter, and a Dopey Dose of Chaos

    🎧 What’s Inside This Patreon Teaser?

    Dave brings a quick, hilarious, and heartfelt look into the behind-the-scenes madness of building the new Dopey Studio and previews a must-hear conversation with Brian Alzate (aka Teddy Tarantino) from the Hell Has an Exit podcast. Along the way, we get Dave’s dad in top form, sharing everything from psychedelic fears to spaghetti and meatballs.

    🛠️ Teaser Highlights:

    🎤 Family Chaos with Dave’s Dad 👨‍🦳:
    • Live from Dave’s dad’s house, where Howie is hard at work on the new studio—while Dave records, naturally.
    • Psychedelics for End-of-Life Care? Dave grills his dad about an article on psilocybin and ketamine tea for palliative care.
      • Dave’s dad: hard no on the tea but a solid yes on spaghetti and meatballs. 🍝
      • The ongoing battle: Will Dave’s dad ever admit to trying cannabis or "wake up" with magic mushrooms?
    • Snakes, Cats, and Cheese:**
      • Dave reads Dopey Nation emails, including wild snake stories (baby snakes escaping!) and Katz's Deli cheese controversies.
      • Cheese ban drama: Delis may not be about cheese, but Dave knows what works for the ‘Gram. 🧀
    💥 The Teddy Tarantino Teaser:
    • Preview of Brian Alzate’s first time doing cocaine at 14 years old—when his friends left it in his room by accident. 🤯
    • Cocaine lessons 101: “All I did was play Grand Theft Auto all night—what the hell is this drug?”
    • The seeds of addiction: How young curiosity mixed with opportunity led to full-blown chaos.
    🎯 Why Join Patreon?
    • Almost 3 hours of uncut bonus content with Brian Alzate—raw, shocking, and deeply dopey.
    • Bonus Howie Content: Dave’s dad never fails to entertain with his no-nonsense takes, accidental wisdom, and refusal to try psilocybin tea.
    • Exclusive Dopey Stories: More snake tales, behind-the-scenes laughs, and merch perks for signing up.

    🛒 Support Dopey & Join the Dopey Patreon: 👉 www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast

    🎧 Final Notes: If you love the show, the Patreon content delivers more stories, more laughs, and more Dave and Howie. Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and fucking toodles for Chris. 🌟
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my new favourite podcast!!

just started watching the dopey podcast over the last few weeks and it's my new favourite podcast, it's helping me staying sober by listening to it everyday! I am 1year&8months sober from IV speedballs(heroin & cocaine)!! Your podcast is really saving lives! So happy to be a part of the dopeynation🤗💉🚫🍷Stay strong DopeyNation, Thankyou Dave & fucking toodles to Chris🤘

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