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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Dave & Chris
Recovery
Addiction
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Dopey Podcast
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Heroin
Fentanyl
Dopeycon
Alcoholism
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Methamphetamine
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Billy Strings
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Dopey Nation

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

Joe Frantz
Co-author of Dreamseller, Bam Margera collaborator
Viva La Bam producer, CKY filmmaker
Episode: Dopey 587: Heroin! Porn! ACID! The Grateful Dead! Bam Margera! The Greatest Brandon Novak Episode Ever? with Joe Frantz!
Kelly P
Mountainside alum; survivor of a severe addiction and prison experience; advocate for recovery and family stability
Mountainside (Connecticut) / Recovery advocate
Episode: Dopey 586: NEW DOPEY CLASSIC! Robbing Drug Dealers! Federal Indictment! Lesbian Prison Romance! Heroin! Crack! & Single Motherhood in Recovery with Kelly P
Kevin McEnroe
Writer and podcast guest known for Serenity Side Down Substack
Serenity Side Down (Substack)
Episode: ADDICTED TO THE KNICKS - EMERGENCY KNICKS PODCAST WITH KEVIN MCENROE
Michael Muniz
Old-school New Yorker from Brooklyn, crack-era survivor, Phoenix House veteran, and 36-year sobriety achiever
Phoenix House; Dopey guest
Episode: Serious Crack Smoking! Sleeping on the Subway! Rikers Island! Brownsville, Brooklyn! & 36 Years of Recovery - The Wednesday Dose of Dopey with Michael Muniz
Desmond Haneef Perry
Recovery advocate and former inmate who converted to Islam in prison; subject of the interview
Reframe and Reclaim / Baltimore recovery community
Episode: Dopey 585: PCP at 12, Selling Crack, Violence, Life in Prison, Freedom, The Unlikey Inspiring story of Haneef Perry
Ryan Leone
Author and writer known for Wasting Talent and Anti-Heroes, The Ballad of Mikey May
Author
Episode: Remembering the Super Dopey Bombastic Life of Ryan Leone From Ritalin Kid to Heroin Cartel, Federal Prison & Writing "Wasting Talent" | Dopey Greatest Hits
Handsome Evan
Guest on Dopey, recovering addict celebrating six years of sobriety
Dopey guest
Episode: They Call Heroin Dog Food! Crack in Gordon Heights! Celebrating 6 Years Sober with Handsome Evan
Natanya Ross
Former child actor, advocate for trauma recovery
The Secret Life of Alex Mack; We're Still Here, Babe podcast (upcoming)
Episode: Dopey 584: Natanya Ross on Heroin! Betrayal! Trauma! The 90's! Brad Renfro’s Death! & Recovery
Skinny Vinny
Co-host of the Wild Ride Podcast; producer and performer known for wild stunts
Wild Ride Podcast
Episode: Shooting Liquid LSD, Living in a Porta Potty, Smuggling Heroin in Jail & Steve-O’s Wild Ride, Divorce, losing 200 pounds Skinny Vinny

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Dave
Co-host and primary interviewer; central figure in fostering community and candid discussions around addiction and recovery

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Serious without taking itself too seriously.

    I first listened to dopey when you were interviewing Ingrid Casares I was blown away by the podcast and I was still able to laugh. I appreciate the fine line between the serious subject matter and the humor that really helps people feel less alone. Loved your interview with Ditty and Sara Clark. Keep up the great work and toodles for Chris.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa AV
    United States2 months ago
  • Life Changing

    I found this podcast from the Billy Strings interview and at the time I was deep in the depths of my opiate addiction. I am now 2 months clean from all substances and so thankful for the companionship of Chris and Dave during my rehab stint. I’ll write an email soon and TOOOODLEES for Chris!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrennanF2626
    United States3 months ago
  • 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
    Canada4 months ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J_Gat
    United States4 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 States4 months ago

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Dopey 587: Heroin! Porn! ACID! The Grateful Dead! Bam Margera! The Greatest Brandon Novak Episode Ever? with Joe Frantz!
Q: What was the turning point that finally led to Novak reaching out for help?
Novak describes the accumulation of pain and an intolerable moment when the crisis outweighed the need to use, followed by a decisive reach for help and commitment to recovery.
Dopey Wednesday: Heroin, Tatum O'Neal, John McEnroe, Recovery & the Knicks with Kevin McEnroe
Q: How did your approach to recovery evolve over time?
Kevin describes moving from denial and half-measures to a deliberate practice of service, writing, and teaching, which anchored his sobriety and gave his life renewed purpose.
Dopey 585: PCP at 12, Selling Crack, Violence, Life in Prison, Freedom, The Unlikey Inspiring story of Haneef Perry
Q: What was the turning point that redirected your life path?
The turning point came after the fatal confrontation in which a plan to intimidate a rival ended in a death; facing prison, Perry began to seek deeper change through religion and education, which later evolved into a recovery-focused mission.
Kratom Vomit Sex Story PLUS Blake Mycoskie on Depression, Psychedelics & “I Am Enough” Dopey Wednesday
Q: What was the core idea behind TOMS and why did it resonate so much with people in Brooklyn and beyond?
The core idea was a simple, radical model: for every pair sold, a pair is donated. This combination of social impact, authenticity, and stylish design created a cultural moment, attracting early adopters and celebrities and then broadening the brand's appeal through media coverage and experiential philanthropy.
Gabor Mate REPLAY: In the Realm of Dopey Ghosts PLUS The (other) Guru that Erotically Drank My Pee - Trauma, Addiction, Recovery
Q: What role do psychedelics play in trauma-informed recovery according to Maté?
Psychedelics can facilitate profound emotional insights and healing when used in properly guided contexts, with an emphasis on integration and therapeutic support before and after ceremonies.

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