Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Dopey 535: Kratom is for Pussies, “I Think I’d Make a Fine Crackhead”: Jessie G’s Relapse and Todd Shot 2025


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Note about Todd

A  voicemail from a listener in Mexico: “¿Qué pasó David?”

Email about a guy sober off weed and a listener who relapsed on shrooms and weed.

Dave reflects on the cyclical pain of relapse in the Dopey Nation.

Jessie G Segment

“I formed like a make-believe relationship with him [Chris].”

Jessie first listened to Dopey while working hotel jobs in 2018.

“Early recovery sucks no matter which way you cut it.”

“I was doing kratom and still eating acid in sober living.”

She felt totally alone — “My roommates were gone, I was just in my house.”

“I had to threaten suicide one night to get help.”

“I think I would make a fine crackhead.”

“I was just in my room with my foils.”

“I was on probation… and doing really well… but using at the same time.”

“I ended up getting arrested in Scranton.”

“The methadone detox was the easiest of my life.”

“I got a new number and was like, perfect.”

“I was living a double life — one part spiritual, one part crazy.”

“I was like, just give me a fucking bag.”

Describes traveling while using: “I could see in my mind’s eye the hotel we were in.”

“COVID made it easy to disappear.”

“Kensington was a wake-up call.”

“I want a real life.”

Todd Curry Tribute with DK

“He was just a spark, man… I love Todd a lot and I miss him.”

“He personified fun. If fun was a person, it was Todd on drugs.”

“Do you think I beat a dead horse with Todd? I just can’t stop honoring him.”

Dave introduces the term “Todd Shot” — Dopey Nation’s version of a “God Shot.”

DK agrees to come back next year with stories of getting high with Todd.

Dave invites listeners to submit Todd memories or tributes.

Outro

Reflections on the importance of recovery: “It’s the greatest thing I have in my life.”

Outro song: “One More” by Rocker T

“Stay strong Dopey Nation and fucking toodles for Chris.”

 
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