This Week on our Giant Christmas Episode we are joined by Kimber King and a shit tons of Dopes in our annual Dopey Christmas Craptacular. I feel like i should stop writing note because AI does it so well! So sit back and enjoy a super special Dopey episode! With a cavalcade of Dopes - some voicemails, stories and more on this brand new episode of the good old dopey show! 

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🎄 Episode Summary: This special Christmas episode of Dopey: The Podcast on Drugs, Addiction, and Dumb Shit brings all the chaotic holiday vibes, dark humor, heartfelt confessions, and reminders of the power of connection. Host Dave Manheim dives into Christmas-themed stories, raw moments of struggle, and the importance of staying strong in recovery, even during the most emotionally charged season of the year.

From Kimber King's startling confession about almost relapsing to Ray’s California adventures and Dave's chaotic day managing Katz’s Deli and family life, this episode brings all the dopey holiday feels—raw, real, and hilarious.

Courtney's Christmas in a Walmart Parking Lot (01:49:51):

Kimber’s Family Christmas Gone Wrong (01:04:40):

Dave’s Heroin-Fueled Holiday Drive (01:09:17):

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As always, this episode is dedicated to Chris and all those we've lost in the Dopey Nation. Stay strong, stay connected, and remember, recovery is possible.

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This week on the Patreon Teaser! My dad jumps on to talk about Mushroom/Ketamine Tea and a new article about how in Oregon people take it at the end of their lives! Then we read a bunch of emails before we have Teddy from Hell Has An Exit who talks about the first time he ever does cocaine! Plus much much more on a brand new teaser for that old time Dopey Show!

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🌀 Studio Construction, Family Banter, and a Dopey Dose of Chaos

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Dave brings a quick, hilarious, and heartfelt look into the behind-the-scenes madness of building the new Dopey Studio and previews a must-hear conversation with Brian Alzate (aka Teddy Tarantino) from the Hell Has an Exit podcast. Along the way, we get Dave’s dad in top form, sharing everything from psychedelic fears to spaghetti and meatballs.

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This Week on Dopey! The Kratom Craptacular! Everything you wanted to know about Kratom but were afraid to ask! I am extremely excited and proud of this new Dopey Kratom Show with Mountainside's Jana Wu and the Upful Life Podcasts' and Dopey Legend B. Getz - we learn so much about the phenomenon/scourge/harm reduction tool/recreational and super easily accessible gas station wonder drug - Kratom.  No matter how you pronounce it - Kratom is out there and affecting the world of addiction and recovery profoundly! So sit back and relax and consume this extra long extra informative super kratomy special of Dopey! PLUS voicemails, emails and more on this super new episode of the kinda old Dopey Show!

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Get ready for a Kratom deep dive in this episode of Dopey! Dave brings together two amazing guests for a rollercoaster conversation that balances expert knowledge, raw personal experience, and a sprinkle of humor. 🎢✨

Dave chats with Jana Wu, a mental health professional from Mountainside, to demystify the world of Kratom. Jana sheds light on Kratom’s complex role in addiction recovery, public health, and regulation. Topics include:

Jana offers thoughtful perspectives on how we as a society can approach substances like Kratom without resorting to prohibition. She also opens up about the challenges of discussing this topic as a professional in the recovery field. A fascinating, must-listen conversation! 🔥

In the second half, Dave welcomes back B. Getz, the host of the Upful Life Podcast and a longtime Dopey fan-favorite. B. reflects on his eight-year daily Kratom habit, his recent decision to quit, and what that process has taught him. Highlights include:

B.’s story is a testament to resilience, transparency, and the power of partnership. His openness about the challenges and rewards of stepping away from Kratom will inspire anyone navigating a similar journey. 🙌

This episode captures the essence of Dopey: raw, real, and thought-provoking. Whether you’re curious about Kratom, in recovery, or just love a good story, this is one for the books. 📚

Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and as always, toodles for Chris. ✌️❤️

Hey, Dopey Nation! 🌧️ On this rainy day in Suffolk County, Dave's cozy in his bougie LL Bean moccasins, Katz’s Deli tee, and polo robe, ready to serve up a Patreon teaser filled with drugs, addiction, and dumb shit. Let’s dive into this week’s chaos! 🌀

Doug Bopst: Fitness and Elvis Weddings 🎤

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Dopey Freestyle by Taz 🎤

Ben & Jerry's Flashback 🍦

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The teaser wraps up with Taz’s freestyle and the iconic Ben & Jerry's Dopey theme song.

Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and keep sending your wild stories, music, and freestyles to [email protected]. Let’s keep the Dopey madness alive! ✌️

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This week on Dopey! We have Simon Mason, an author, recovery coach and a shadowy figure of the Britpop scene of the 1990s. whose life story is a whirlwind of rock 'n' roll excess, devastating addiction, and eventual redemption. Known as the "Cat in the Hat," Simon was a dealer to Oasis and other legendary bands, a firsthand witness to the cultural explosion of the era—and a victim of his own spiraling heroin addiction.

PLUS! A butt related voicemail, emails and much much more on a brand spanking new episode of the good old Dopey Show!

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Simon shares how a random phone call led him to Oasis’s first-ever London gig in 1994. Tasked with delivering cocaine to the band, Simon stuck around to see their performance—and was instantly blown away.

“It was like watching The Who, The Beatles, and The Stones rolled into one. I knew they were going to be huge.”

Simon was deep in the Britpop scene, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Evan Dando, Jarvis Cocker, and even Kurt Cobain. He describes the madness of house parties where the industry’s elite partied upstairs, while addicts like Simon descended into darker depths:

"I was in a room full of rock stars and drug addicts—Jarvis Cocker asked me, ‘Are you going upstairs or downstairs?’ It was metaphorical, but I didn’t realize it at the time.”

In a bizarre twist, Simon once turned down an offer to manage an up-and-coming graffiti artist because he thought there was “no money in graffiti.” That artist was Banksy. Years later, Banksy gifted Simon a piece of art to help fund his recovery band’s album.

“I said no to managing Banksy. That’s how dumb heroin makes you.”

While using in a dealer’s dingy caravan, Simon passed out after leaning into a candle and set his coat on fire. The dealer woke him up screaming, “You’re on fire!” Simon’s solution? He doused himself in the dealer’s two-day-old bottle of urine.

“I was covered in piss and gouged out, and somehow I thought that was normal.”

Simon recounts how he was invited to the legendary Knebworth show in 1996, attended by over 250,000 fans. However, after losing his heroin in a festival porta-potty, Simon abandoned the show and went home to score.

“I missed the biggest moment in Britpop history because I couldn’t survive without heroin.”

In 2006, Simon hit rock bottom after a series of devastating events: being homeless, burning bridges, and receiving a death threat from a drug dealer. The final push came when his 10-year-old nephew begged him to take him ice skating for his birthday—before he died.

“He said, ‘Uncle Simon, can you please take me ice skating before you die?’ That broke me.”

Simon found his way to Narcotics Anonymous, where the simple kindness of strangers changed his life. He’s been clean ever since and is now a recovery coach, musician, and author.

Dave finishes the episode with Knicks updates, reflections on Fentanyl Jay’s journey, and his usual mix of humor and heart.

Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and as always—fucking toodles for Chris. 🐘✌️

This week on the teaser! We lost someone in our recovery meeting - it shook me to the core. Then we read a note from a Dopey Zoomer - then we get a crazy voicemail from Mick Popham about SMASH & GRAB Danny! Then we get to Doug! 

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Notes for Dopey Podcast Patreon Teaser Episode

🔊 Episode Teaser: Dive into this week’s Patreon bonus content! 🔊

On today’s Dopey Patreon Teaser, Dave is joined by his lifelong friend Heart Attack Doug for another unfiltered conversation on addiction, recovery, and all the crazy shit in between. In this episode, the guys talk about everything from survival and shopping habits to a shocking death that hits close to home. Here's what you’ll find in this heartfelt teaser:

🎧 What to Expect:

💌 Join the Dopey Nation: If you want to hear the full episode—including Doug’s “30-year-old woman” dating conversation and more—you’ll need to become a Dopey Patreon member. Sign up today for access to exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and an incredible community of fellow Dopey listeners!

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🔥 Want More Dopey?: If you love the show and want to help out, consider signing up for Patreon, leaving us a review on iTunes, or simply following Dopey on social media. It all helps us keep the Dopey magic alive!

Don't miss the full episode—sign up for Patreon now at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast to get the full scoop!

💥 Stay strong, Dopey Nation, and Toodles for Chris! 💥

This Week on Dopey! Happy Thanksgiving! On this week's smattering of gratitude - Thanksgiving Episode! We are joined by Baywatch: Hawaii star and Penthouse Pet of 1992, Brandy Ledford! Brandy brings the super juicy Dopey - and tells her incredible path from teenage drinking to nude modeling, todrug abuse to starring on TV to opiates to recovery! It is an awesome super honest and inspirational story! PLUS tons of Dopey messages of gratitude, emails and voicemails from the Dopey nation! All that and more on a brand new super grateful episode of that good old dopey show!

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💥 Buckle up, Dopey Nation—this episode is WILD! Former Penthouse Pet of the Year, actress (Baywatch + Andromeda), and all-around survivor Brandy Ledford dives deep into the chaos, hilarity, and heartbreak of addiction and recovery. 🌊✨

👉 Don’t miss this unforgettable ride through excess, fame, and redemption!

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This week on the teaser we rejoice in the return of my beautiful 80 year old father Alan to the show. We talk about life and death and other dumb shit PLUS a bunch of emails!

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What AI says:

This week on Dopey! We are joined by addiction/recovery heavyweight, VP of Public Affairs at Hazlelden/Betty Ford, author of BROKEN and BROKEN OPEN - William Cope Moyers! William takes us down the long path of growing up in the limelight and succumbing to addiction - only to claw his way out becoming one of the countries most heralded speakers and writers of recovery. When dental problems struck! William had extensive surgery and got excessive oxys prescribed! Here what happens next on a very special new episode of that good old Dopey Show! PLUS! The Origin of Boofing Meth in OKC, Doing Coke in Kabul and much much more on this weeks newest DOPEY!

 What AI says:

Dopey Nation. Dave dives headfirst into an episode so jam-packed with raw honesty, wild tales, and dark humor that your headphones might file for workers’ comp. Joining him is the legendary William Cope Moyers—author, public advocate, recovery powerhouse, and Suboxone truth-teller—to unravel the rollercoaster of addiction, redemption, and, yes, a little “dark energy” courtesy of painkillers.

🚀 From Crack Houses to Betty Ford: William shares the gritty, jaw-dropping journey of addiction that landed him in a Harlem crack den (spoiler: while still rocking a tie).

If you’ve ever felt like recovery is more about falling apart gracefully than staying perfect, this episode is for you. With moments of shocking candor, dark humor, and the kind of wisdom that comes only from surviving the impossible, Dave and William remind us why we fight to stay strong—one absurd, heartbreaking, and hilarious day at a time.

Stay Dopey:

Toodles for Chris. Stay Strong, Dopey Nation.

This week on the teaser Cormac and Selby talk all about Dopey Reddit and the latest controversy surrounding Fentanyl Jay. PLUS I tell my story of going to see Jordan Peterson with Linda and what I learned. PLUS Kratom, and other dumb shit!

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