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:

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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:

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! 

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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 Dopey Nation. Stay strong, stay connected, and remember, recovery is possible.

🎧 Listen Now: Wherever you get your podcasts! 🌟

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!

 

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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. 🌟

 

 

This Week on Dopey! The Kratom Craptacular! Everything you wanted to know about Kratom but were afraid to ask! I am extremely excited and proud of this new Dopey Kratom Show with Mountainside's Jana Wu and the Upful Life Podcasts' and Dopey Legend B. Getz - we learn so much about the phenomenon/scourge/harm reduction tool/recreational and super easily accessible gas station wonder drug - Kratom.  No matter how you pronounce it - Kratom is out there and affecting the world of addiction and recovery profoundly! So sit back and relax and consume this extra long extra informative super kratomy special of Dopey! PLUS voicemails, emails and more on this super new episode of the kinda old Dopey Show!

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Here is what AI Said:

Dopey Podcast: The Kratom Special 🎙️🌿

Get ready for a Kratom deep dive in this episode of Dopey! Dave brings together two amazing guests for a rollercoaster conversation that balances expert knowledge, raw personal experience, and a sprinkle of humor. 🎢✨

Part 1: Expert Insights with Jana Wu 🧠📚

Dave chats with Jana Wu, a mental health professional from Mountainside, to demystify the world of Kratom. Jana sheds light on Kratom’s complex role in addiction recovery, public health, and regulation. Topics include:

• Sugar vs. Kratom: The parallels between sugar addiction and Kratom use. 🍪➡️🌿
• The cultural explosion of Kratom post-COVID and why it’s become so accessible. 🛒📦
• Should Kratom be sold in gas stations? (Spoiler: probably not.) ⛽🛑
• Cannabis legalization, Kratom regulation, and the larger societal shift toward harm reduction. 🌱⚖️

Jana offers thoughtful perspectives on how we as a society can approach substances like Kratom without resorting to prohibition. She also opens up about the challenges of discussing this topic as a professional in the recovery field. A fascinating, must-listen conversation! 🔥

Part 2: B. Getz’s Raw Kratom Journey 🎵🌍

In the second half, Dave welcomes back B. Getz, the host of the Upful Life Podcast and a longtime Dopey fan-favorite. B. reflects on his eight-year daily Kratom habit, his recent decision to quit, and what that process has taught him. Highlights include:

• Finding Kratom: How B. turned to Kratom after a devastating Oxycontin addiction. 💊➡️🌿
• The pros and cons of Kratom as a harm reduction tool versus its potential for dependency. ⚖️
• Tapering Tips: How B. used a mix of supplements, planning, and support to quit Kratom. 🕊️💪
• “Blue balls of the real deal”: What Kratom feels like and how it kept his “switch” off. 🛑💡
• Going out with a bang: B. shares his wild concoction of cannabis syrup and Kratom extract shots in a playful nod to his past. 🎉🍹

B.’s story is a testament to resilience, transparency, and the power of partnership. His openness about the challenges and rewards of stepping away from Kratom will inspire anyone navigating a similar journey. 🙌

Themes & Takeaways

• Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all: Harm reduction tools like Kratom can save lives, but they require responsibility and self-awareness. 🧩
• Community support matters: Whether it’s a partner, the Dopey Nation, or Reddit groups, transparency and connection are key. 🤝💬
• Everyone’s journey is unique: Whether abstinence, harm reduction, or something in between, there’s no “right” way—just your way. 🌟

Shoutouts 🎉

• Jana Woo for her wisdom and dedication to helping people in recovery. 🙏
• B. Getz for his raw honesty and incredible storytelling. Catch his podcast Upful Life for more music and culture insights! 🎧🎶

Closing Note

This episode captures the essence of Dopey: raw, real, and thought-provoking. Whether you’re curious about Kratom, in recovery, or just love a good story, this is one for the books. 📚

Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and as always, toodles for Chris. ✌️❤️

Tuesday Teaser is UP! With Adversity Advantage's Doug Bopst! He is getting married!!!! Plus email, freestyle, songs and good times! AI notes below and links to Patreon and Dopey West!   Go Listen to the real episode at https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Dopey West Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/1484803 🎙️ Dopey Patreon Teaser: LL Bean, Elvis Weddings, and Freestyle Magic 🎙️

Hey, Dopey Nation! 🌧️ On this rainy day in Suffolk County, Dave's cozy in his bougie LL Bean moccasins, Katz’s Deli tee, and polo robe, ready to serve up a Patreon teaser filled with drugs, addiction, and dumb shit. Let’s dive into this week’s chaos! 🌀

🔥 Highlights of the Episode

• Doug Bopst: Fitness and Elvis Weddings 🎤
  Dave chats with fitness guru and Adversity Advantage host Doug Bopst. Topics include:

  • 🏋️‍♂️ Fitness and recovery tips
  • 💍 His upcoming Vegas wedding officiated by Elvis (!?)
  • 🎵 Doug’s questionable knowledge of Elvis hits (spoiler: it’s bad).

• Sugar Bear Joins the Fun 🐻

  • John Bukadi adds to the madness with stories of widespread panic shows, psychedelics, and new career ideas in art therapy.

• Dopey Freestyle by Taz 🎤
  A special submission from Taz, who shares his journey from addiction to recovery through freestyle rap.

  • Listen for Taz’s story about recovery, love, and... stabbing his mom’s boyfriend over turkey 🦃😳

• Ben & Jerry's Flashback 🍦
  Dave reflects on his hilariously low-viewed YouTube ice cream reviews and plays the catchy theme song by Rare Brian.

💌 Listener Love & Contributions

• A heartfelt email from Taz, a listener from Indiana who’s two years clean from meth and fentanyl. His freestyle submission is raw, real, and pure Dopey spirit. 🎧

🎟️ Upcoming Event: Dopey Goes West

• Date: January 11, 2025 📅
• Location: Los Angeles (West Hollywood) 🌴
• Lineup: Bob Forrest, Jack Osbourne, Rich Roll, Annie Lederman, and more!
  👉 Grab your tickets here – only 30 left!

🎁 Patreon Perks

Join the Dopey Patreon for exclusive content!

• $5 Level: Extra episodes, recovery zooms, stickers, videos, and more!
• $15 Level: Coveted Dopey socks 🧦
• $20 Level: Beanie + socks combo

👉 Sign up here: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast

🎵 Outro Music

The teaser wraps up with Taz’s freestyle and the iconic Ben & Jerry's Dopey theme song.

❤️ Toodles for Chris

Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and keep sending your wild stories, music, and freestyles to [email protected]. Let’s keep the Dopey madness alive! ✌️

Listen Now and Join the Fun! 🎧

This week on Dopey! We have Simon Mason, an author, recovery coach and a shadowy figure of the Britpop scene of the 1990s. whose life story is a whirlwind of rock 'n' roll excess, devastating addiction, and eventual redemption. Known as the "Cat in the Hat," Simon was a dealer to Oasis and other legendary bands, a firsthand witness to the cultural explosion of the era—and a victim of his own spiraling heroin addiction.

PLUS! A butt related voicemail, emails and much much more on a brand spanking new episode of the good old Dopey Show!

 

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FROM AI:

💥 Simon’s Wildest Stories: 1. Selling Drugs to Oasis During Their First London Show 🎤

Simon shares how a random phone call led him to Oasis’s first-ever London gig in 1994. Tasked with delivering cocaine to the band, Simon stuck around to see their performance—and was instantly blown away.

“It was like watching The Who, The Beatles, and The Stones rolled into one. I knew they were going to be huge.”
This meeting sparked a relationship where Simon provided drugs to the band during their meteoric rise.

2. Living Through Britpop Chaos 🎶🍾

Simon was deep in the Britpop scene, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Evan Dando, Jarvis Cocker, and even Kurt Cobain. He describes the madness of house parties where the industry’s elite partied upstairs, while addicts like Simon descended into darker depths:

"I was in a room full of rock stars and drug addicts—Jarvis Cocker asked me, ‘Are you going upstairs or downstairs?’ It was metaphorical, but I didn’t realize it at the time.”

3. Banksy’s Offer 🎨

In a bizarre twist, Simon once turned down an offer to manage an up-and-coming graffiti artist because he thought there was “no money in graffiti.” That artist was Banksy. Years later, Banksy gifted Simon a piece of art to help fund his recovery band’s album.

“I said no to managing Banksy. That’s how dumb heroin makes you.”

4. The Infamous “On Fire in a Caravan” Story 🚬🔥

While using in a dealer’s dingy caravan, Simon passed out after leaning into a candle and set his coat on fire. The dealer woke him up screaming, “You’re on fire!” Simon’s solution? He doused himself in the dealer’s two-day-old bottle of urine.

“I was covered in piss and gouged out, and somehow I thought that was normal.”

5. Missing Oasis at Knebworth 🎸💔

Simon recounts how he was invited to the legendary Knebworth show in 1996, attended by over 250,000 fans. However, after losing his heroin in a festival porta-potty, Simon abandoned the show and went home to score.

“I missed the biggest moment in Britpop history because I couldn’t survive without heroin.”

🌟 The Turning Point:

In 2006, Simon hit rock bottom after a series of devastating events: being homeless, burning bridges, and receiving a death threat from a drug dealer. The final push came when his 10-year-old nephew begged him to take him ice skating for his birthday—before he died.

“He said, ‘Uncle Simon, can you please take me ice skating before you die?’ That broke me.”

Simon found his way to Narcotics Anonymous, where the simple kindness of strangers changed his life. He’s been clean ever since and is now a recovery coach, musician, and author.

🎸 What Simon’s Up to Now:

• Author: Simon’s book, Too High, Too Far, Too Soon, chronicles his wild life and recovery journey.
• Musician: He leads the band Hightown Pirates, made up of musicians in recovery, and has released three albums.
• Recovery Coach: Simon helps others struggling with addiction, offering the same love and hope he found in recovery.

💌 Listener Call to Action:

• Send in your thoughts on Simon’s jaw-dropping tales of Britpop, addiction, and redemption.
• Share your wildest stories or recovery breakthroughs—Dave loves hearing from the Dopey Nation!

🏀 Episode Wrap-Up:

Dave finishes the episode with Knicks updates, reflections on Fentanyl Jay’s journey, and his usual mix of humor and heart.

Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and as always—fucking toodles for Chris. 🐘✌️

  4o

This week on the teaser! We lost someone in our recovery meeting - it shook me to the core. Then we read a note from a Dopey Zoomer - then we get a crazy voicemail from Mick Popham about SMASH & GRAB Danny! Then we get to Doug! 

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Here is what AI Says:

Notes for Dopey Podcast Patreon Teaser Episode

🔊 Episode Teaser: Dive into this week’s Patreon bonus content! 🔊

On today’s Dopey Patreon Teaser, Dave is joined by his lifelong friend Heart Attack Doug for another unfiltered conversation on addiction, recovery, and all the crazy shit in between. In this episode, the guys talk about everything from survival and shopping habits to a shocking death that hits close to home. Here's what you’ll find in this heartfelt teaser:

🎧 What to Expect:

• Dealing with Death: The episode starts on a somber note as Dave reflects on the tragic death of someone from his recovery meeting. This loss brings up powerful thoughts about mortality, sobriety, and the harsh realities of addiction. It’s a raw and emotional discussion on the fragility of life. 💔
• Doug’s Health Journey: Doug shares his story of surviving multiple heart attacks, including two widowmaker heart attacks in one day! He’s still living life to the fullest, though—getting back on track with physical fitness and biking 50 miles at a time 🚴‍♂️💪.
• Honesty in Recovery: Dave and Doug discuss the importance of being honest in recovery—how it’s difficult, but necessary to open up about the struggles. Doug talks about the “rat share” in meetings, the raw honesty that comes when people finally admit the truth.
• Doug’s Fashion & Shopping Obsession: From his new On Running sneakers to his obsession with guitars, Doug’s shopping habits take center stage. Dave can’t help but laugh at his friend’s shopping addiction and style choices—Adidas, Marshall’s, and some really great shoes 👟.
• Heartfelt Moments: Dave shares a deeply emotional moment about his relationship with his father, even predicting his dad's death as part of an unprepared conversation that got way too real.

💌 Join the Dopey Nation: If you want to hear the full episode—including Doug’s “30-year-old woman” dating conversation and more—you’ll need to become a Dopey Patreon member. Sign up today for access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and an incredible community of fellow Dopey listeners!

🎉 Bonus Content on Patreon:

• Get access to hundreds of exclusive Dopey episodes 🎙
• Join the Dopey Recovery Zoom every Wednesday 🧑‍💻
• Receive Dopey stickers, socks, and other fun merch 🎁
• Zoom chats and deeper discussions in our Patreon community 🤝

🔥 Want More Dopey?: If you love the show and want to help out, consider signing up for Patreon, leaving us a review on iTunes, or simply following Dopey on social media. It all helps us keep the Dopey magic alive!

Don't miss the full episode—sign up for Patreon now at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast to get the full scoop!

💥 Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and Toodles for Chris! 💥

This Week on Dopey! Happy Thanksgiving! On this week's smattering of gratitude - Thanksgiving Episode! We are joined by Baywatch: Hawaii star and Penthouse Pet of 1992, Brandy Ledford! Brandy brings the super juicy Dopey - and tells her incredible path from teenage drinking to nude modeling, todrug abuse to starring on TV to opiates to recovery! It is an awesome super honest and inspirational story! PLUS tons of Dopey messages of gratitude, emails and voicemails from the Dopey nation! All that and more on a brand new super grateful episode of that good old dopey show!

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These are the fancy AI notes:

📲 Listen on Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Spotify | 🌐 Dopey Website

💥 Buckle up, Dopey Nation—this episode is WILD! Former Penthouse Pet of the Year, actress (Baywatch + Andromeda), and all-around survivor Brandy Ledford dives deep into the chaos, hilarity, and heartbreak of addiction and recovery. 🌊✨

🔥 Topics That’ll Blow Your Mind:

• 💊 Painkillers & Norco: From prescriptions to full-blown addiction.
• 🥖 Crystal Meth Sandwiches: Yep, she ate them for breakfast. 🤯
• ❄️ Cocaine: Prom limo bumps to late-night Hollywood binges.
• 🍷 Alcohol: From teenage DUIs to hidden vodka bottles.
• 🥂 Ecstasy-Fueled Orgies: The real story behind Hollywood parties.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fallout: Her toughest battles with loved ones.
• 🌟 Recovery & Redemption: Rehab, resilience, and finding the light.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Brandy spills the tea on her life as a model, actress, and party girl.
• Raw, hilarious, and heart-wrenching tales from the darkest places. 🖤
• A true story of hitting rock bottom and fighting her way back to sobriety.

👉 Don’t miss this unforgettable ride through excess, fame, and redemption!
🎧 Hit play now and remember: Stay strong and fucking toodles for Chris.

🎥 Bonus Content: Watch this episode on YouTube!
📩 Got a wild story? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 Follow Dopey Podcast:

• Instagram: @DopeyPodcast
• TikTok: @DopeyPodcast
• Twitter: @DopeyPodcast

💡 Rate, Review, and Subscribe! ✨

This week on the teaser we rejoice in the return of my beautiful 80 year old father Alan to the show. We talk about life and death and other dumb shit PLUS a bunch of emails!

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What AI says:

keywordsDopey Podcast, addiction recovery, dental health, family conversations, substance abuse, community engagement, mental health, opioid addiction, recovery challenges, personal stories summaryIn this episode of the Dopey Podcast, host David Manheim engages in a candid discussion about addiction, recovery, and personal experiences. The conversation covers various themes, including community engagement, insights on recovery, the challenges of dental health post-addiction, reflections on aging and family relationships, and the impact of substance abuse on personal connections. The episode concludes with a musical interlude, highlighting the host's journey and aspirations for recovery. takeaways

• Community support is crucial for recovery.
• Unique insights on addiction can aid understanding.
• Dental health issues are common in recovery.
• Aging brings new challenges and reflections.
• Family dynamics can influence recovery journeys.
• Substance abuse often affects personal relationships.
• Engagement with listeners fosters a sense of community.
• Music can be a powerful outlet for emotions.
• Honesty about struggles is important in recovery.
• Hope and resilience are key themes in recovery.

titles

• Navigating Recovery: Insights from Dopey Podcast
• The Role of Community in Addiction Recovery

Sound Bites

• "Help a brother out."
• "I don't want to relapse."
• "Toodles for Chris."
• "I wanna be good so bad."

Chapters 00:00Introduction to Dopey Podcast and Community Engagement 03:10Insights on Recovery and Addiction 06:05Dental Health and Recovery Challenges 08:54Conversations with Family and Aging 14:52Reflections on Relationships and Substance Abuse 17:04Musical Interlude and Closing Thoughts

This week on Dopey! We are joined by addiction/recovery heavyweight, VP of Public Affairs at Hazlelden/Betty Ford, author of BROKEN and BROKEN OPEN - William Cope Moyers! William takes us down the long path of growing up in the limelight and succumbing to addiction - only to claw his way out becoming one of the countries most heralded speakers and writers of recovery. When dental problems struck! William had extensive surgery and got excessive oxys prescribed! Here what happens next on a very special new episode of that good old Dopey Show! PLUS! The Origin of Boofing Meth in OKC, Doing Coke in Kabul and much much more on this weeks newest DOPEY!

 What AI says:

Dopey Nation. Dave dives headfirst into an episode so jam-packed with raw honesty, wild tales, and dark humor that your headphones might file for workers’ comp. Joining him is the legendary William Cope Moyers—author, public advocate, recovery powerhouse, and Suboxone truth-teller—to unravel the rollercoaster of addiction, redemption, and, yes, a little “dark energy” courtesy of painkillers.

What’s Inside This Week’s Madness?

🚀 From Crack Houses to Betty Ford: William shares the gritty, jaw-dropping journey of addiction that landed him in a Harlem crack den (spoiler: while still rocking a tie).
💊 Painkillers, Suboxone, and Stigma: How dental surgery brought the Trojan horse of addiction knocking—and why Suboxone is saving lives (including his).
🎙️ Dave’s Oxy Confession: The Dopey host gets real about his recent dance with oxycodone and how recovery practices saved his ass.
🎶 Nitrous and The Beatles: What happens when nitrous meets headphones and "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"? (Hint: not serenity.)
🔥 The Perfect Storm: Addiction, privilege, and why recovery is about more than just sobriety.

Quotes to Make You Question Everything:

• “Painkillers are the Trojan horse of addiction—and they walk right through the gates.”
• “I’m raising $10 million by day and dying inside by night. Welcome to addiction in a tie.”
• “Nitrous didn’t make me relapse—it made me cry and rethink everything.”

Dopey Milestones This Week:

• Fan Story of the Week: Diane gets Dopey socks for claiming she invented boofing meth—because that’s how you win at harm reduction.
• OG Dope Confession: Dawn’s Afghanistan coke adventure proves no passport photo is complete without pinprick pupils.
• William Cope Moyers Breaks Records: First guest to pull off “AA meets Suboxone advocacy” without breaking a sweat.

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever felt like recovery is more about falling apart gracefully than staying perfect, this episode is for you. With moments of shocking candor, dark humor, and the kind of wisdom that comes only from surviving the impossible, Dave and William remind us why we fight to stay strong—one absurd, heartbreaking, and hilarious day at a time.

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Toodles for Chris. Stay Strong, Dopey Nation.

        keywords: Dopey Podcast, addiction, recovery, music, social media, community, personal stories, William Cope Moyers, gratitude, mental health, addiction, recovery, family support, substance use, marijuana, alcohol, expectations, mental health, public advocacy, personal experience, recovery, addiction, oxycodone, nitrous oxide, emotional impact, relationships, stigma, treatment, hope, dual reality

• The Dopey Podcast aims to create a supportive community for those affected by addiction.
• Music plays a significant role in expressing emotions related to addiction and recovery.
• Social media can be addictive and impact mental health, especially for those in recovery.
• Listener contributions enrich the podcast and foster a sense of belonging.
• Personal stories, like Dawn's, highlight the unpredictable nature of addiction.
• William Cope Moyers emphasizes the importance of understanding one's background in relation to addiction.
• Gratitude is a crucial aspect of recovery and personal growth.
• The podcast serves as a platform for sharing experiences and learning from one another.
• Addiction can affect anyone, regardless of their family background or status.
• The conversation around addiction is ongoing and requires compassion and understanding. Family support played a crucial role in my recovery.
• Early experimentation with substances can lead to addiction.
• Marijuana was a gateway drug for me.
• The pressure to meet expectations can fuel addiction.
• Addiction can occur even in seemingly perfect circumstances.
• Public advocacy is essential for understanding addiction.
• Many people share similar addiction stories.
• The descent into harder drugs can happen quickly.
• Long-term recovery requires ongoing effort and support.
• Recovery narratives are complex and multifaceted. Recovery is not just about sobriety; it's a broader journey.
• The emotional impact of substance use can be profound and complex.
• Nitrous oxide can evoke deep emotional responses tied to recovery.
• Oxycodone presents a unique challenge for those in recovery.
• Pain relief can be seductive and dangerous for recovering addicts.
• The opioid epidemic creates a perfect storm for addiction relapse.
• Living with a dual reality can complicate the recovery process.
• Medication-assisted treatment can be a vital part of recovery.
• Stigma around medication in recovery can hinder progress.
• Helping others can reinforce one's own recovery journey.

titles

• Exploring the Dopey Podcast's Mission
• The Emotional Power of Music in Recovery
• Navigating Social Media Addiction
• Celebrating Listener Stories and Community
• A Wild Kabul Adventure: Dawn's Diary
• Insights from William Cope Moyers on Recovery
• The Influence of Family Background on Addiction
• The Impact of Family on Addiction Recovery
• Navigating Early Substance Use Experiences
• Understanding the Gateway Drug Phenomenon
• The Weight of Expectations in Addiction
• The Illusion of a Perfect Life and Addiction

Sound Bites

• "You feel like no one else"
• "Their method, through compassion and connection"
• "I love the Dopey Nation"
• "Pay attention, Dopey Nation"
• "I was apoplectic"
• "I need help"
• "Gratitude is possibly the most important"
• "Recovery is not about what you give up"
• "I have a hole in my soul"
• "I found an answer to this hole in the soul."
• "I was on my knees, man. I was on my knees."
• "I think it's a derogatory term."
• "I was not using, but I was not recovering."
• "I was trying to control the woman that I love."
• "I was the poster child, if you will."
• "That's the hardest thing in the world."
• "I cried. I burst into tears."
• "It scared the shit out of me."
• "Pain pills are the Trojan horse of addiction."
• "There is more to my recovery than sobriety."
• "I don't like myself as I'm pursuing oblivion."
• "I was living the next chapter of my life."
• "I get help when I help others."
• "Why would we not take a medicine that works?"

Chapters 00:00Introduction to Dopey Podcast and Its Mission 06:07The Impact of Music and Personal Stories 11:53Social Media Addiction and Its Challenges 18:06Listener Contributions and Community Engagement 23:51Dawn's Diary: A Wild Story from Kabul 30:12William Cope Moyers: A Voice of Recovery 36:13Growing Up in a Prominent Family and Addiction 39:05The Role of Family in Recovery 40:50Early Experiences with Substance Use 42:34The Gateway Effect of Marijuana 45:27The Pressure of Expectations 49:15The Illusion of Having It All 51:02Public Advocacy and Personal Experience 52:57The Commonality of Addiction Stories 55:19The Descent into Harder Drugs 01:02:01The Journey to Lasting Sobriety 01:05:38The Impact of Long-Term Recovery 01:10:57The Complexity of Recovery Narratives 01:17:32Navigating Relationships and Recovery 01:18:58The Emotional Impact of Substance Use 01:20:50Experiencing Nitrous Oxide: A Personal Journey 01:22:09The Struggle with Oxycodone 01:24:08The Allure of Pain Relief 01:26:28The Perfect Storm of Addiction 01:30:13Living with a Dual Reality 01:32:36The Complexity of Recovery 01:37:26The Role of Medication in Recovery 01:43:11Stigma and Acceptance in Recovery 01:48:17The Evolution of Treatment Approaches 01:51:09Finding Hope and Purpose in Recovery

This week on the teaser Cormac and Selby talk all about Dopey Reddit and the latest controversy surrounding Fentanyl Jay. PLUS I tell my story of going to see Jordan Peterson with Linda and what I learned. PLUS Kratom, and other dumb shit!

 

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keywordsDopey, addiction, recovery, podcast, gratitude, community, Fentanyl, Reddit, events, personal growth summaryIn this episode of Dopey, host David Manheim discusses various topics related to addiction, recovery, and community engagement. He shares updates about upcoming events, reflects on listener feedback regarding podcast length, and emphasizes the importance of gratitude in personal growth. The episode also features a Reddit roundup with guests Selby and Cormac, where they discuss community dynamics and the complexities of substances like Kratom. Additionally, David touches on the story of Fentanyl Jay and highlights musical contributions from the Dopey Nation, concluding with a message of support for listeners. takeaways

• For 12 cents a day, you could be getting extra Dopey content.
• Upcoming live show on January 11th could be epic.
• Listener feedback on show length is important but subjective.
• Gratitude can be a powerful tool for personal growth.
• Kratom is a complex topic in the recovery community.
• Fentanyl Jay's story highlights the struggles of addiction.
• Community support is vital for recovery.
• Musical contributions from listeners enrich the Dopey experience.
• Engagement with the audience is crucial for podcast success.
• The Dopey Nation is a supportive and creative community.

titles

• Exploring the Dopey Universe
• The Power of Community in Recovery

Sound Bites

• "Are you a real fan of Dopey?"
• "Fentanyl Jay is my friend."
• "Stay strong Dopey Nation!"
• "Toodles for Chris!"

Chapters 00:00Welcome to Dopey Tuesday Teaser 03:11Upcoming Events and Announcements 05:56Reflections on Podcasting and Listener Feedback 08:46Exploring Gratitude and Personal Growth 12:09Reddit Roundup with Selby and Cormac 15:04Fentanyl Jay and Community Conversations 18:01Musical Contributions and Closing Thoughts