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This Week on Dopey! After many many years of trying we finally are joined by Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, author, actor, activist, advocate and more - Steve Earle! Steve comes on the show and tells us how he stumbled into his rock and roll life, and how he found drugs, addiction and ultimately recovery. Many years into his recovery the worst happened - Steve's super talented son, Justin Townes Earle died from a fentanyl overdose. Steve tells the tragic story and how he has remained sober living with such pain PLUS we have a special guest who hates to be named, my Dad, and emails and voicemails and reviews on a heartbreaking new episode of Dopey. 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

This week on Dopey! We are joined by legendary bluesman and harmonica virtuoso and addict in recovery -  Jason Ricci. Jason delivers the super hardcore Dopey on every front. Possible top 5 of all time Starting with his childhood - raised in a recovery cult, becoming a punk rock skater that turned to the Blues for salvation. And that's just the warm up! Hear Jason become completely enslaved by cocaine, crack and heroin until he miraculously crawled his way into recovery. PLUS a primer all about Alister Crowley! PLUS emails, voicemails and more on this brand new crazy 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 fr

This week on Dopey! In a GIANT SIZED new episode we meet Rami aka Kosha Dillz - a New York City based MC who tells his debaucherous tale of addiction and drug dealing and how he came out on the other side! PLUS Jersey Jerry on Chet Hanks! Ray on the road in New Orleans! And the glorious return of Linda! All that plus emails and much more on a brand new episode 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

  This Week on Dopey! We stay down yonder in New Orleans to hear our live panel/podcast on getting clean, last days using, and how to become comfortable in recovery(when you're a horrible drug addict). Featuring Imagine Recovery's Clinical Director - August Boyd, Harmonica Player Extraordinaire -Jason Ricci and legendary Interventionist/all around great guy Harold Owens. Then we hear from everyone's favorite ex fentanyl dealer - Fentanyl Jay on waiting on sentencing and living on the edge - and finally we celebrate 15 years since Doug Bopst went to jail for opiates and weed distribution! PLUS the Dopey Fitness Challenge, Voicemails, Emails and much much more on the brand new episode of that good old Dopey show! More about Dopey- Dopey Podcast is the world’s greatest podcast on drugs, addiction and dumb shit. Chris and I were two IV heroin addicts who loved to talk about all the coke we smoked, snorted and shot, all the pills we ate, smoked, all the weed we smoked and ate, all the booze we consumed and all the

This week on Dopey! We are joined by super friend of the show and legendary comedian and actor, Margaret Cho. Margaret comes out of the closet as a super Dopey fan and a recovering kratom addict! Plus why boofing THC oil was so tempting! This information really kicked the boofing and kratom spectacular into high gear - because while putting the show togeher we are joind by OG Dope - Whitey Tightey aka Jeremy Turner who had lots of experience with kratom AND with boofing! PLUS The Upful Life podcast creator, B. Getz turns up to come clean about his own Kratom use. All of that plusemails, voicemails and more -on a brand new 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

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 mour

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

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 mour

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

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, b

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

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 ad

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

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

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!!! 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 th

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! 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 tragi

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! 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 dru

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Dopey! We are joined by 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!  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 ti

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. 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 - w