Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
Dave & Chris
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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Feb 16, 2019 • 1h 45min
Dopey 174: Jamie Lee Curtis, Sam, Crack, Pills, Recovery, Heroin, Sick, Weed, Ecstacy
This week the great Jamie Lee Curtis finally calls in to talk a little about her own addiction, career and recovery! We hear from Sam and hear about his last crack binge, alcoholic relapse and update of when he will finally get out of the hospital. Plus Chopped and Screwed, ecstacy-laced voicemails with Cookie Crisp hallucinations, emails and more on a ridiculously special, special, special new Dopey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 9, 2019 • 1h 45min
Dopey 173 - Bob Forrest, Aurora, Alan, Weed, Dope, Recovery, Booze, Vaping
Dopey Episode 173 is up! It's old home week on Dopey. The great Bob Forrest returns to the show to talk This American Life, Getting clean, shooting dope and suicidal tendencies. Aurora calls in to add her 2 cents, talk recovery and more. PLUS: SUPER SPECIAL Dopey Chopped & Screwed Episode 2: 'YOU'RE RUINING THE PODCAST' And finally Dave's Dad, Alan fails miserably at the stash word, but also talks of the rise and love of our little podcast and the tragic loss of our friends. All that and much, much more on a very, very, very special episode of Dopey. Addiction, Recovery, Sobriety, Relapse, Rehab, Drug Court, Jail and life after recovery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 2, 2019 • 1h 28min
Dopey 172: More Dopey and the Family, Linda, Death, Heroin, Weed, This American Life
This week on Dopey we are graced with the presence of my beautiful partner-in-life Linda! We announce to the world that this weekend This American Life with Ira Glass covered Dopey for a very sad, yet beautiful piece. We hear a bit of old school Dopey on the new/old 'Dopey: Chopped and Screwed' . We have a social worker section with Linda and the Dopey Nation on when to tell children about our addiction. Plus fire voicemails, Magnolia upcake, 7-11 Brookies, cookies, Gumby, Pokey and more on a very, very special episode of Dopey... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 26, 2019 • 1h 40min
Dopey 171: Dave's oldest friend Dave, On growing up in NYC, betrayal, heroin, terrariums, weed, recovery.
This week on Dopey, Dave's oldest friend Dave comes on the show! They talk about growing up in NYC, and what it its like when your best friends start doing drugs when you don't. And ultimately what it's like to be betrayed by one of your closest friends. All that plus a super dopey voicemail from Hotwheels, emails and much much more on a very special episode of Dopey! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 19, 2019 • 1h 31min
Dopey 170: Ashley Hamilton, Heroin, Dilaudid, Crack Recovery, Relapse, Scott Weiland
This week on Dopey we are joined by Hollywood royalty, the great Ashley Hamilton. We learn all about the dark side of Los Angeles, smoking crack with Scott Weiland, his first heroin, relapse, fatherhood, and his 33 stints in rehab. Plus emails, voicemails, the Dopey Nation and much, much more on a very very special episode of Dopey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 11, 2019 • 2h 2min
Dopey 169: Chuk from Don't Die, Aurora, Heroin, Coke, Meth, Recovery, Death, Addiction
In this weeks episode we are joined by Bob Forrest's Don't Die cohort Chuk Davis and learn of his past addiction and current recovery. We hear from Aurora on Japan, recovery and a bit on her 'Champagne phase'. Dave tells of an old Dopey chestnut. Plus Angry Emails, classic Dopey voicemail and much much more on an extra special tooth extracted, highly feverish episode of Dopey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 5, 2019 • 1h 35min
Dopey 168 - Joe Schrank, Laurie Dhue, Linda, MAT, Sober House, Weed, Suboxone, Methadone Coke at the White House, Artie Lange
In the first show of 2019 we welcome back Remedy Recovery owner, friend of the show and all around big mouth, Joe Schrank. We hear his opinion on medicated assisted treatment and some of his remembrances of Chris. Like that time Chris tripped Ecstacy while managing Joe's sober loft in Brooklyn surrounded by bottles of clients urine. Then we hear from major Network News anchor Laurie Dhue. Laurie drops a little Dopey, like the time she was blowing lines before meeting George Bush at the White House. She also reflects on her many years in recovery. Lastly, but certainly not leastly, the vivacious, beautiful and brilliant Linda joins Dave. They talk about his recent and traumatic trip to the dentist for a dreaded tooth extraction, and on breaking the million downloads barrier. They also get into thoughts on New Years and we hear the latest in the Dopey saga that is Artie Lange. Plus reviews, a voicemail, a new, possibly worst installment of the Stash Word and much much more on the first Dopey Episode of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 29, 2018 • 1h 51min
Dopey 167 - Acid, Weed, Heroin, Parenting, Relapse, Death, Mary Poppins, Jim, Jeremy, Alan
Dopey 167, 'A very Dopey New Years'. Jim and Jeremy return to Dopey to talk drugs, addiction, Todd, Chris, Dave and more. Jeremy recounts his famous 'smoking weed on the plane' story. Jim reminisces on past LSD and mushroom trips. They all remember Todd's life and tragic death. Jim psychoanalyzes Dave, there are voicemails, emails and reviews. Jeremy reviews Mary Poppins, Dave reviews Spiderman. Finally Alan comes in and a good time is had by all. Happy New Years Dopey Nation! Stay Strong and toodles! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 22, 2018 • 2h 10min
A Very Dopey Christmas. The returns of Jay, Annie, Nick Reiner and Dave's dad, Alan
This holiday edition features indie rocker Jay, who shares wild stories of huffing and his journey through addiction. Heartfelt reflections on Chris's passing emerge, with his girlfriend Annie offering insight into her grief five months later. The mix of humor and candor continues with new sobriety announcements and a dose of holiday cheer from various guests. Themes of recovery, community, and turning struggles into purposeful living take center stage as they navigate both the fond and challenging memories of addiction.
Dec 15, 2018 • 2h 12min
Dopey 165: Killer Mike, Don, Justin, Heroin, shooting coke, Crack, Hip Hop, Trap Music, Buju Banton, Artie Lange
In this weeks edition of Dopey, southern rap superstar, barber shop impresario, civic leader and social activist Killer Mike calls in! He recalls his old crack selling days as well as his love of marijuana and passion for social justice. Also old school Dopey classic guest DJ aka Don returns to the show to talk about his crazy path in and out of addiction and recovery. We hear about his days shooting coke and heroin, recovery, relapse and back to recovery. Also Dave's friend Justin calls in to announce the prison release of dancehall reggae legend Buju Banton. Plus emails, voicemails and more on a very, very special episode of Dopey! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
