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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Dave & Chris
Addiction Recovery
Recovery
Drug Addiction
Addiction
Mental Health
Heroin
Michael Dowd
Methamphetamine
Fentanyl
Crystal Meth
Crime
Police
Stripping
Rehab
Drugs
Corruption
The 7-5
Long Island
Mike Martt
Alcoholism

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Rideout
Ultra endurance athlete and author of The Other Side of Hard
Author, The Other Side of Hard
Episode: Dopey 575: Acid in the Eyes! Oxy, Kratom, DMT, and the Gobi Desert: Ken Rideout and the Other Side of Hard
Dylan Woods
Chris's sponsor and friend, recovery advocate
Recovery community / Dopey guest
Episode: OC 30's, Crack Runs, Shooting Cocaine into a Pick Line into His Heart - Chris’ Sponsor Dylan – Dopey's Greatest Hits
Stephen Raymond Douglas Brown
Co-host/guest on this episode; known as Ray on the show
Dopey Podcast
Episode: Raytreon Teaser - Pedophiles - Sex with teachers - Stealing yearbook
Faith Hill
Recovery influencer featured on Dank Recovery Podcast
Dank Recovery Podcast
Episode: Dopey 574: From No-Teeth Teen Meth Kingpin to 6 Years Sober – Faith Hill's (Not the Country Singer) Fentanyl Near-Death & Family Murder Story and long term Recovery
George Jung
Cocaine smuggler and subject of Blow
Self-described smuggler; subject of film Blow
Episode: Dopey Greatest Hits: The True Story of BLOW! George Jung, Poodle Valium & CRAZY TEXAS TWEAKING STORY! PLUS Stealing Drugs in Sweden VM!
Tim Ryan
Recovery advocate and co-host with Jennifer Gimenez; co-host of Tim and Jen Show
Tim Ryan & Jen Productions
Episode: Jennifer Gimenez, Tim Ryan, George Jung, Andy Dick, Kratom, recovery
Jennifer Gimenez
Model, actress, recovery advocate; co-host with Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan & Jen Productions
Episode: Jennifer Gimenez, Tim Ryan, George Jung, Andy Dick, Kratom, recovery
Joe Shrank
Prominent figure in the addiction and recovery community; recovery advocate and former interventionist
Recovery and intervention field
Episode: Dopey Total Replay Episode 17 - Joe Shrank Vomits a ton of Curly Fries on his date! Plus Drugs, addiction and dumb shit!
Jamie Lee Curtis
Oscar-winning actress, recovery advocate, author, producer
Jamie Lee Curtis (self)
Episode: Dopey 573: Jamie Lee Curtis Returns! 27 Years Sober, How did she do it? + Meth Mites, Relapse, DUI in Vegas with Jeremy Turner

Host

Dave Manheim
Host and creator who shares personal stories about addiction and recovery, fostering a supportive community around the podcast.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Canadian

    Only reason I will give 4 is cause you hate Canadians lol !!! I’m from Canada and have a real good story for ya!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BBDGIRL
    Canadaa month ago
  • Excellent

    Great break from the status quo recovery media. It just works!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J_Gat
    United States2 months ago
  • Best comedy podcast

    I started listening about 3 months ago and I’m 80 episodes in. I can safely say Dave and Chris are like brothers now. My heart breaks in advance knowing that Chris’s last episode will inevitably come but I give major kudos to Dave on continuing the work. The format (or lack there of ) is brilliant and the banter never gets old. Cathartic abusive waitering in podcast form. Don’t change a thing but keep keeping on. Shout out to thee entire dopey nation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James Anderson1
    United States2 months ago
  • Music, recovery and community…

    Dave has gotten better every year with his interviewing skills. He’s created more than a podcast with Dopey. He’s created a community of diverse voices and opinions regarding drug addiction and recovery. One of the best 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kirby J Peters
    United States2 months ago
  • Rebellious Hope

    I’ve been listening about 5 years. When I learned about Chris’ passing I literally stopped in my tracks and cried like a baby. I kept going. I wanna be good so bad… I just . Can’t. Stop. I adore Dave, he helps me remember there is another way. His interviewing skills have sharpened and he has a beautiful, benign way of excising the truth. He helps me stay alive. I have to get back home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yespleaseagain
    United States2 months ago

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Raytreon Teaser - Pedophiles - Sex with teachers - Stealing yearbook
Q: What's your take on sharing at meetings and how to stay connected without crossing lines?
The guests suggest being honest about where you're at, sharing something meaningful without over-sharing, and staying consistent with attendance to build genuine connections.
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Q: Was there a moment you felt you were losing yourself to the lifestyle?
Yes, there were moments of fear and realization that the violence and greed could swallow you; still, the addiction to thrill kept pushing me forward until consequences finally caught up with me.
Dopey Greatest Hits: The True Story of BLOW! George Jung, Poodle Valium & CRAZY TEXAS TWEAKING STORY! PLUS Stealing Drugs in Sweden VM!
Q: How did you get started in the cocaine business and scale up so quickly?
It began with recognizing the price discrepancy between markets, seizing opportunities, and treating the venture as a calculated risk. I followed a pattern of trial, error, and relentless pursuit of growth, driven by a thrill-seeking impulse and the belief that money could buy freedom.
Dopey Total Replay Episode 17 - Joe Shrank Vomits a ton of Curly Fries on his date! Plus Drugs, addiction and dumb shit!
Q: Joe, can you share a story that encapsulates the real-world challenges of interventions and recovery work?
Joe recounts moments from his intervention work, including ethical dilemmas, the balance between pushing for treatment and respecting client autonomy, and the practical risks and rewards of saving someone's life in high-pressure real situations.
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Q: What was it like when you first faced serious risks, like arrest as a teen?
She describes early run-ins with law enforcement, the impact of fighting charges, and how the consequences escalated with her addiction.

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