Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

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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This week on Dopey! It's Sober October Forever in November with Fentanyl Jay! Jay comes back to tell us how he wanted October to be - then he tells us about some of the latest horrible things he has gotten himself into; DUI, winning at gambling, spending money and getting hit by a car! Which is why it was meant to be Sober October Forever! Then Thuann comes back to talk about his new meditation program and how a step back can actually be a step forward! All that plus a new horrible shitting voicemail, emails and much more on a classic new episode of the good old Dopey Show!

What AI says:

• Dopey is a podcast that emphasizes love and support for recovery.

• The Heart of Dopey: Love and Recovery

• "It's Dopey, a podcast showing a lot of love."

This week on the teaser we have STASH author - Laura Cathcart Robbins! Laura has a very unique story - all about pills, divorce and raising children in the throws of addiction!

PLUS emails and getting ready for our January event! 1/1/25 - DOPEYWOOD!

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Here is what AI says:

• Dopey has evolved significantly since its inception, reflecting the growth of its community.

• Exploring the Depths of Addiction

• "I hope everybody's doing just great."

• Addiction can manifest in various forms, and personal experiences vary widely.

• The Journey of Addiction and Recovery

• "Sober people need to have gratitude."

I love Jay Blakesberg! I had the pleasure of meeting him 3 years ago at the Park City Song Summit and the joy of becoming friendly with him! He is an inspiration, a rogue and a super talented and cool dude who has taken pictures of people like Neil Young, Jerry Garcia, Keith Richards, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Sinead OConnor, Prince and a million other people!

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What AI says:

• Jay Blakesburg is a renowned rock and roll photographer.

• Capturing Moments: The Art of Jay Blakesburg

• "I look like the fat Marlon Brando."

• Addiction is a complex issue that requires compassion and connection.

• The Struggles of Addiction and Recovery

• "I wanna be where everybody does cocaine"

This week on the teaser Ray is back - PLUS we are doing a special event in Los Angeles on January 11th sponsored by ORO Recovery! 

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• The Dopey Podcast continues to engage listeners through Patreon.

• Navigating Loss in the Music World

• "Rest in peace, Phil Lesh."

This week on Dopey! Rejoice because top 5 Dopey Guest and Harmonica player Jason Ricci is back on Dopey! This time Jason takes us out of the occult and into his spiritual solution! Jason takes us through his last 5 years and some of the pitfalls in extended recovery! PLUS acoustic blues and serious dopey voicemails and emails! 

What AI says:

• The Dopey Podcast serves as a platform for sharing personal stories of addiction and recovery.

• Forgiveness: The Key to Healing

• "This is the Dopey Podcast"

This week on the Patreon teaser we bring out the big guns! Steve Stevens! The guitar genius that brought you all of the Billy Idol Classics! He talks old New York, coming up in the 70's and 80's, his drug experience and his recovery!

So much good shit here!

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What AI SAYS:

• David shares his recovery journey and gratitude for support.

• The Impact of Drugs on Music Creation

• "I want to thank everybody in the Dopey Nation"

This week on Dopey! Dave recovers from surgery on drugs! Then is joined by Breath Work and Yoga Coach Dan DeLuis! Dan  and Dave do breath work then shares his ultimately incredibly inspiring addiction and recovery story! Dan's sordid Canadian path, his traumatic injury and his road to sobriety through yoga nad breath work! Plus Dave's horrible recovery, a new classic Dopey email and mourning the death of Dopey Cunuck/Ashes to Awesome Podcast, Chris Horder. Plus a lot more on this brand new episode of that good old Dopey Podcast. 

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What AI says:

• Recovery is a journey filled with ups and downs.

• Finding Joy in Sobriety

• "Being sober is amazing."