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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

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

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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This week on Dopey! Dave opens the episode feeling sick, dreading his upcoming dental implants, and joking about painkillers, nitrous, and Tylenol PM. He congratulates longtime dopes Margaret Hernandez (36 years sober) a... more

Dave opens this Tuesday Dopey Patreon teaser by reflecting on feeling burnt out, upcoming dental implant surgery, and the need to slow down. He jokes about “cultivating illness” to get rest and shares his current obsession with the Martin Scorsese do... more

This Week on Dopey! Dave opens with a cocaine-barroom parody and rolls into updates: DopeyCon afterglow, Spotify/iTunes comments, LA travel nerves, and sponsor shout-outs. Listener Archie checks in with a salvia-in-underwear saga; another listener wr... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon Novak
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Episode: Dopeycon 2025 Live Brandon Novak, James Frey, Hank Azaria, Fentanyl Jay, Sam Miller and my dad's speech!
Sam Miller
Comedian and addiction recovery advocate
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Episode: Dopey 551: Recovering from Grief with Amanda Petrusich, Phish, Metallica, Bob Dylan, Suboxone, Rolling Stone, New Yorker
Johnny Mac
A quintessential drug addict and alcoholic with a long history of addiction and recovery.
Episode: Dopey 549: Heroin at 16, Bundles in Puerto Rico, Mongo in Queens, Addiction Recovery OG – The Johnny Mac Story
Luc Zarrato
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Episode: Charlie Sheen's First Crack with Blow Job! Luc Zarrato! Fitness! Recovery!
Tzvi Heber
Founder of Ascendent, a treatment center in New York and LA, and speaker on addiction and recovery.
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Episode: Dopey 547: Fruit Roll-Ups Full of Oxys, Butt Cheeks Full of Percs, Heroin as Hash, and Finding G-d with Tzvi Heber, plus GAMBLING
Bill Taylor
Runs the Trombone Shorty Foundation, involved in recovery work and music
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Episode: Dopey 546: Anders Osborne on a Morphine, Dilaudid, Cocaine Cocktail, Butt Cheeks Full of Perks & Bill Taylor remembers Hurricane Katrina
IDGAF Food
Social media personality who emphasizes humor in confronting addiction.
Episode: Dopey 545:Crack at 15, Shitting Out Balloons of Dope & Eating Raw Bacon with IDGAF Foods, Don't Be a Fucking Pussy! Addiction Recovery!
Doug Bopst
Host of The Adversity Advantage and fitness expert
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Episode: Dopey 543: Projectile Vomiting, Codependency, Heroin, Fitness, Billy Joel with Rachel Elizabeth Slocum, Doug Bopst,

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Dave
Co-host and creator, who provides a humorous yet relatable perspective on addiction and recovery. He engages with guests from diverse backgrounds to explore their personal stories and struggles.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • Fascinating guests & great recovery community from creator Dave Manheim

    Although I have been clean and sober for over ten years. I still look forward to every Dopey podcast — the music—the celebrities, the schadenfreude—the backstage kibitzing…. Fun! Dave and crew always keep it 100% real. Some great guests over the years! And I think I am in love with his dad Alan —but isn’t everyone? #Stay Strong #DopeyNation

    #Toodles 4 Chris😢💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kirby J Peters
    United States18 days ago
  • Chicago West Side Herion

    I LOVE what you guys do. I was a heroin addict for decades in Chicago. So many stories I can’t count. I have some good ones. Matt - Chicago

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattttt712712
    United States3 months ago
  • BEST PODCAST OF ALL TIME

    And I have and do listen to A LOT of podcasts and I have the BEST TASTE.

    I am so happy you are here Dave.

    Also, GOOD SO BAD NEEDS TO BE PUT ON SPOTIFY PLEASE !!!

    I recommend this podcast to EVERYONE and tell them you definitely should start from the beginning because this podcast is a story within a story and it’s still being written

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emilyanderdaughter
    United States3 months ago
  • Choppy

    Some people are just incapable of telling their story in a linear, chronological format. This guy was all over the place.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lawrence Fay Jai
    Australia4 months ago
  • the development from Dave and Chris being rehab buddies and telling all of their using stories to Dave deciding to keep the show going after Chris's tragic death. Dopey is the realest and rawest show showing both the hilarious things we do as addicts, the tragic truth about where addiction takes us, and the possibility of happiness that comes from walking away from the only thing we ever felt made us happy. Bottom line is Dopey is real and raw.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States4 months ago

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Dopeycon 2025 Live Brandon Novak, James Frey, Hank Azaria, Fentanyl Jay, Sam Miller and my dad's speech!
Q: What makes a person an addict?
If you've ever been arrested in jail, you probably have an addiction issue.
Dopeycon 2025 Live Brandon Novak, James Frey, Hank Azaria, Fentanyl Jay, Sam Miller and my dad's speech!
Q: Is it a relapse if I do nitrous in the dentist's office?
No, you still can't do nitrous unless you really need it.
Dopeycon 2025 Live Brandon Novak, James Frey, Hank Azaria, Fentanyl Jay, Sam Miller and my dad's speech!
Q: What do you think normal substance use versus addiction looks like?
If you're asking yourself, does this person have a problem? They probably do.
Dopey 550: The Anesthesiologist Who Shot Adrenaline and Fentanyl, Dr. Jason Giles, Hitler, Freud, Halsted, Addiction Recovery
Q: What treatments or practices do you think are most effective in dealing with addiction?
Dr. Giles mentions the importance of purpose and connection in recovery while contrasting various techniques, including abstinence versus medications like Suboxone or Kratom.
Dopey 550: The Anesthesiologist Who Shot Adrenaline and Fentanyl, Dr. Jason Giles, Hitler, Freud, Halsted, Addiction Recovery
Q: How did your experience influence your practice in addiction recovery?
Dr. Giles explains how his personal experience with addiction allows him to relate more accurately to treating patients, making his understanding of the challenges they face more empathetic and effective.

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This podcast offers a unique blend of dark humor and candid discussions surrounding addiction, recovery, and the myriad experiences tied to substance use. The show hosts heartfelt narratives that capture the ups and downs of addiction, sharing both harrowing tales and moments of levity. With a mission to keep the community engaged, it features a diverse array of guests ranging from ordinary people to notable figures, all sharing their personal journeys through the complexities of addiction. It's particularly noted for its ability to balance serious topics with humor, making it relatable for listeners navigating their own or loved ones' struggles with addiction.

Listeners can expect a rich tapestry of stories that highlight not only the rea... more

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