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Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

Dave & Chris
Addiction Recovery
Recovery
Drug Addiction
Addiction
Mental Health
Heroin
Michael Dowd
Methamphetamine
Fentanyl
Crystal Meth
Trauma
Crime
Police
Stripping
The 7-5
Rehab
Drugs
Corruption
Long Island
Mike Martt

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 ... more

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This week on Dopey! Dave talks to Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods about growing up in grim small-town England, discovering punk and mod culture, and using booze, speed, ecstasy and finally cocaine to numb himself through factory jobs, failed bands ... more

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Darrell Hammond
Legendary comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member.
Saturday Night Live
Episode: Dopey 560: Darrell Hammond, SNL to Crack House to Stroke Ward back to SNL! Cutting, Coke, SMI, Recovery
Carolyn Garcia
Author, artist, botanist, and cultural icon associated with the Grateful Dead and Merry Pranksters
Grateful Dead
Episode: Carolyn 'Mountain Girl' Garcia - Grateful Dead - Merry Pranksters - Ken Kesey - Psychedelics - Jerry Garcia - Dopey Retro Thursday Replay
Charlotte McKinney
Actress, model, and comedian
Episode: Dopey 559: Charlotte McKinney Takes Homemade Quaaludes and uses Candy Flip Spray, THANKSGIVING SPECIAL! PLUS Steve Poltz on the Mysterious Life and Death of Todd Snider RIP!
Glynis Franz
Podcast host of The Peak of Possibility and former sex worker
The Peak of Possibility Podcast
Episode: Dopey 557: CLASSIC DOPEY! Pimps and Ho's, Meth and Heroin, Crack! Smuggling people in the Trunk with Glynis!
Roddy Bottum
Keyboardist for Faith No More and author of the memoir The Royal We
Faith No More, Imperial Teen
Episode: Dopey 556: Roddy Bottum Sticks Opium Up His Butt with Courtney Love, Faith No More, Imperial Teen, 90's, Recovery, Gay Stuff
RJ Elizares
Co-host of the Against All Odds Podcast and runs Oak Forest Recovery.
Against All Odds Podcast
Episode: Dopey 554: Homeless, Shooting Speedballs in Neck, 69ing in Cab with Fried Chicken, RJ Elizarraz
Brandon Novak
Professional skateboarder and addiction recovery advocate
Episode: Dopeycon 2025 Live Brandon Novak, James Frey, Hank Azaria, Fentanyl Jay, Sam Miller and my dad's speech!
Sam Miller
Comedian and addiction recovery advocate
Episode: Dopeycon 2025 Live Brandon Novak, James Frey, Hank Azaria, Fentanyl Jay, Sam Miller and my dad's speech!
Amanda Petrusich
Journalist and music critic
The New Yorker
Episode: Dopey 551: Recovering from Grief with Amanda Petrusich, Phish, Metallica, Bob Dylan, Suboxone, Rolling Stone, New Yorker

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Dave Manheim
Host and creator of the podcast, focusing on sharing personal stories of addiction and recovery with humor and honesty.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • Addictive LOL

    I stumbled onto this podcast and now I can’t stop listening. I love the casual conversation and the wild drug-fueled stories along with talk of the realities of recovery. Keep it going Dopey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nocaldesigner
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great time

    Hey Dave. Love the podcast. Listened since 2018. Took me this long to write a review lol, sorry. Your podcast is the perfect mix of funny stories that make me chuckle in the car, inspiration that keeps me motivated to be good, and community that makes me feel like I’m not alone. Never did any drugs, but am a porn addict and I can relate a lot to the overall message of the podcast. Would love to hear more voices on their struggle with porn use. But I know not everyone has the same perception of i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe—-97
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dopey Love

    I wrote Dave an email a while back titled "a love letter to Dopey" and I think that fairly describes the way I feel.

    This podcast has been the comfort and familiarity I've need through my own sobriety journey for many years now.

    Chris and Dave's journey from the very first episode felt like I've known them or used with people like them my whole life.

    When I tune in and hear Dave's voice I feel like I'm home.

    If you're looking for fellow like minded people who've done everything you have done and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theoblue
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fascinating guests & great recovery community from creator Dave Manheim

    Although I have been clean and sober for over ten years. I still look forward to every Dopey podcast — the music—the celebrities, the schadenfreude—the backstage kibitzing…. Fun! Dave and crew always keep it 100% real. Some great guests over the years! And I think I am in love with his dad Alan —but isn’t everyone? #Stay Strong #DopeyNation

    #Toodles 4 Chris😢💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kirby J Peters
    United States2 months ago
  • Chicago West Side Herion

    I LOVE what you guys do. I was a heroin addict for decades in Chicago. So many stories I can’t count. I have some good ones. Matt - Chicago

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattttt712712
    United States5 months ago

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Dopey 560: Darrell Hammond, SNL to Crack House to Stroke Ward back to SNL! Cutting, Coke, SMI, Recovery
Q: What does it mean to turn your life and will over to a power greater than yourself?
Hammond reflects on understanding this concept in recovery and how it relates to seeking help from others and finding inner peace.
Dopey 560: Darrell Hammond, SNL to Crack House to Stroke Ward back to SNL! Cutting, Coke, SMI, Recovery
Q: When do you think you knew you were an alcoholic?
Hammond discusses his early experiences and realizations regarding his alcoholism, particularly in relation to his childhood and the approval he sought through comedy.
Dopey REPLAY - Billy Strings - FULL INTERVIEW, Loss, Grief, Meth, Weed, Music, Recovery, Trauma
Q: Were you always living with it over your head?
Oh yeah. No. Not literally. I always knew. I always remember.
Fentanyl, Coke, Speed, Blues, Heroin & Methadone: The Noddy God Story
Q: What was it like being from San Diego, California and your best friend is like the prince of alternative music?
It definitely did shape my experience as a teenager.
Fentanyl, Coke, Speed, Blues, Heroin & Methadone: The Noddy God Story
Q: When do drugs start creeping in again?
Around 15, I started dabbling with cocaine, mostly at home.

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The content features a mix of humor and candor surrounding the complex matters of drug addiction and recovery. It often highlights personal stories from both hosts and guests, revealing the often grim yet relatable realities of addiction, infused with dark comedy. Conversations explore various aspects of substance use, including personal anecdotes about past drug use, the struggles of maintaining sobriety, and reflections on life-changing experiences related to addiction. Notably, the discussions also provide a supportive community feel, encouraging connection among listeners who may be experiencing similar challenges. With its unique blend of heartfelt honesty and humor, it serves as a notable resource for those affected by addiction, offe... more

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