
The Dr. Junkie Show is a podcast hosted by addicted person, convicted criminal, prison educator and college educator Ben Boyce. Topics include drugs and those who use them, media, and communication, along with an overall focus on systems of power.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 178 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

Maddy is back to talk about the film Bodies, Bodies, Bodies from 2022, a cool, thriller-horror film that plays on the generational zeitgeist of Gen Z. We talk about how the film reflects cultural fears, cultural fetishes, and unspeakable taboos, and ... more
This week I discuss the secret drugs developed in Nazi Germany during WWII, and I cover the role of methamphetamine in the Nazi Blitzkrieg attacks, the role of amphetamine in the Allies ability to eventually win the war, and I also cover Hitler's dru... more
Madeline is back to finish up our conversation from last week, and to jump into some new topics. We talk about how education works in neoliberalism, the returning appreciation of learning for learning's sake, objectification in sex work and how femin... more
This week Maddy Grace returns to talk about all sorts of stuff, mostly focused on Gen Z and the different world they grew up in compared to Gen X oldies like me. We talk cocaine and it's increasing popularity in Gen Z, Cigarettes, sex work, politics,... more
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I am fascinated by drugs and I am passionate about harm reduction- so this playlist is reLly informative and amazing!This podcast is a rejuvenating breathe of fresh air at times with its uplifting acceptance of addicts being people who make choices and deserve respect, rehabilitation, and resources!! Also often feels like being punched in the gut with that harsh realities that prison industry, drug war, policing, and other systems create for people who are in need of some extra love and resource... more
This podcast reveals the prison industrial system as it truly is. Imperative information for any person who really wants to understand the dynamics of our criminal Justice system and all those involved benefiting from the current system as it stands. I challenge each person to research the facts given for oneself so that you may become educated and as a society work towards creating systems that actually work for a revolution that insists upon change. Contacting our governors are not enough to c... more
This podcast reveals the prison industrial system as it truly is. Imperative information for any person who really wants to understand the dynamics of our criminal Justice system and all those involved benefiting from the current system as it stands. I challenge each person to research the facts given for oneself so that you may become educated and as a society work towards creating systems that actually work for a revolution that insists upon change. Contacting our governors are not enough to c... more
Thankful for someone to spread the word on use & addiction without stigma. People of every class & of every race need to educate themselves, if only for their children’s sake…our future generations…. & this is one of the Best places to begin that education! I can’t tell you enough, Dr. Junkie, how much I look forward to your podcast every week. Thanks for all you do. *sober for 8 years from N. Alabama
There are great points in this podcast, some topics aren’t quite my cup of tea. Others open my eyes to ways drugs have been handled has ruined many lives.
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The content explores a wide range of topics centered around addiction, drug use, and the socio-political systems that influence these themes. Through insightful discussions and personal anecdotes, the host examines historical and contemporary perceptions of narcotics and the societal narratives that shape them. By engaging with various expert guests and employing critical perspectives on issues like the war on drugs, criminal justice, and mental health, the discussions aim to destigmatize addiction and advocate for compassionate approaches to treatment and recovery. The podcast is distinguished by its unflinching examination of complex issues surrounding drug policies, personal accountability, and the role of morality in society, encouragin... more
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Recent guests on The Dr. Junkie Show include:
1. Madeline Grace
2. Jeremy Pavlik
3. Taylor Doucet
4. Geordan Morris
5. David Carrillo
6. Dr. Christina Perez
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