Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

This week on Dopey! We are joined by legendary actor of the stage and screen, Andre Royo. Andre recounts his journey growing up in the Bronx and inhabiting arguably the greatest heroin addict in television history playing 'Bubbles' on the Wire. PLUS his personal journey into recovery, reminiscing on his 'method style' on playing a homeless heroin addict, his current run - playing the lead in Eric Bogosian's 'Drinking in America' and tons of other stuff PLUS emails! voicemails! My dad! The All New Dopey Fitness Challenge with Doug Bopst and much much more on this all new all classic version of that good ol' Dopey Show!

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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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy! 

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This week on Dopey! Would you believe we are joined by a best selling author, a Playboy cover girl, an NWA wrestler, a host from MTV and a serious rock and roll journalist? And would you believe she was at DOPEYCON 2023?? It's all true! PLUS she is the first Dopey guest to ever have a serious deodorant huffing problem Her name is Mayra Dias Gomes! Check out her incredible story! PLUS the return of the simultaneously loved and hated Fentanyl Jay! PLUS emails and Dopey stories galore! On the brand new sparkling edition of that good ol' Dopey show!

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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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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This week on Dopey! We are joined by Real Housewives of New York former star Lizzy Savetsky and diabolical addiction recovery Instagram meme maker-Loz from the brilliant Brutal Recovery! 

Lizzy delivered a true alcoholic tale of growing up Jewish in Texas - and making the great pilgrimage to New York City where both her Judaism and her alcoholism exploded. Lizzy told her story with brutal honesty and courage - really capturing the shame that many alcoholics and addicts experience. 

Loz shared her own experiences around shame in recovery - telling stories of being a sexual predator and singing like an angel! PLUS crazy KRATOM voicemail, emails, and the triumphant return of my dad - in an extra long episode of that good old Dopey show! 

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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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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This Week on Dopey! In another rough and tumble homespun Dopey we introduce Paulie-a Suffolk county recovering heroin addict and former ecstasy dealer. Paul tells us of his journey to hell and back through the strip malls of Long Island to the projects of the Bronx all leading toward his wicked relapse before his triumphant return to recovery. PLU Fentanyl Jay is back to tell the story of his 'last kiss goodnight'. 

Plus emails, anniversaries and much much more on this brand new edition of that Good Ol Dopey show!

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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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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This week on Dopey! (NOTE: THIS IS THE SAME SHOW FROM LAST WEEK - WE ARE EXPERIENCING MINOR TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES-THERE WILL BE A NEW SHOW TONIGHT(3/17) DON'T FRET!) We are joined by journalist, humorist and author Pam Gaslow - and hear all about her new book 'Don't Bring Your Vibrator to Rehab' a super funny memoir on her stoner relapse and journey to recovery! Plus! Fentanyl Jay is back with the super crazy Dopey! Including a crazy drug dealer robbery PLUS Dopey voicemails and emails to boot! On a brand spanking new episode of the good old Dopey show!

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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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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This week on Dopey! We are joined by a very special and truly rugged individual, former marine, skateboarder, and MMA competitor-Tim Lodgen. 

Tim tells his incredible story! After over 27 years of alcoholism and multiple suicide attempts, Tim shares how his final suicide attempt jump started his recovery journey. It is an extra long Dopey story you won't believe!

PLUS emails, sober fun, and more on the brand new episode of that good old Dopey show!

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This week on Dopey! For our 400th Episode we bring you an extra long Dopey - with Wrestling Superstar Jake The Snake Roberts, Jed from Church and Other Drugs, My Dad, and a cavalcade of Dopes in emails, voicemails and more. 

It's three hours plus so what can really be said about this show - except it is chock full of drugs, addiction and other dumb shit. Rest in Peace to Jay, Chris, Todd, Colleen, Dave, Troy, Andrew and all the others we've lost over the years!

Stay Strong Dopey Nation and Fucking Toodles for Chris! 

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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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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This Week on Dopey!

Back for his second appearance on the show is journalist & multiple New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari, who, when confronted with his own deteriorating attention span, dove deep into the individual and systemic solutions to this dispiriting collective trend.

Johann has written for the LA Times, Le Monde, and many other outlets, has two of the most-watched TED Talks, and has been profiled in essentially every prominent media outlet. His books include Chasing The Scream and Lost Connections, which explores the roots of addiction, and was the subject of our first exchange back on episode #416. But today, he’s here to share big lessons from his latest book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention, which is a provoking journey into the forces robbing us of our attention and a look at how we might begin to reclaim our minds, and our lives.

PLUS Loz from the amazing addiction/recovery Instagram meme page Brutal Recovery talking about how she copes with being a super popular memer, her sobriety and how her signature move in a pub brawl was to throw chairs!

PLUS Dopey a voicemail, email and much much more on this all new 399th addition of that good ol' Dopey show!

More about Dopey:

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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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This week on Dopey! In a knock down drag out new episode we are joined by heroin addict in recovery, Chris Spallina an we hear his crazy journey from totally messed up Junky to recovering fitness guy who works for non proit recovery foundation, and new Dopey Sponsor - The Phoenix! It's all in there; ODing with cops, eating acid and getting busted PLUS much more! PLUS Erin Khar, the return of Fentanyl Jay, CRAZY Dopey emails! and much much more in a brand new episode of the good old Dopey Show! PLUS a brand new home grown Dopey theme song!!!

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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 fentanyl overdose. Dopey continued on, at first to mourn the horrible loss of Chris, but then to continue our mission - which was at its core, to keep addicts and alcoholics company. Whether to laugh at our time in rehab, or cry at the worst missteps we made, Dopey tells the truth about drugs, addiction and recovery. We continually mine the universe for stories rife with debauchery and highlight serious drug taking and alcoholism. We also examine different paths toward addiction recovery. We shine a light on harm reduction and medication assisted treatment. We talk with celebrities and nobodies and stockpile stories to be the greatest one stop shop podcast on all things drugs, addiction, recovery and comedy!

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