This Week on Dopey! Old School Dopey Abounds! Jason Cabello brings the fucking serious Dopey - too much to describe - but lets just say that his favorite mixture - his signature blend - if you will - was: The Jason Special 🥃💉

1 cap of heroin (China White, usually in a capsule)

2 mg of Dilaudid (when he could get it)

Molly (crushed and injected for a wavy rush)

Crack (dissolved using vinegar or lemon juice)

Liquid Benadryl (extracted from gel caps and added for an extra rush)

PLUS Travis's heart felt email, Samantha's COKEY Voicemail, DOPEY LOVE with Margaret Cho 3/11 https://publictheater.org/productions/joes-pub/2025/d/dopey-podcast-live/

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🚨 NEW DOPEY EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

This week, we’re joined by Jason Cabello from Recovery Unplugged, who takes us on a wild ride through his days of addiction, scumbag hustles, and eventual redemption.

From running the ultimate supermarket receipt scam to drinking wine straight from the freezer section, Jason did whatever it took to stay high. Ripping off poor Lester with macadamia nuts and Ambesol? Check. Shooting crack broken down with balsamic vinegar? Yup. Home Depot boosting crew? Of course. Overdosing in Trenton and waking up to Narcan? Been there. And then—somehow—he found his way to Recovery Unplugged, where music and community helped him build a new life.

📞 VOICEMAIL PREVIEW: This week, a Dopey listener calls in with a genius idea: bringing coke on a bridal trip. What could go wrong? Find out!

💘 DOPEY LOVE DATE - 3/11! 💘
Are you looking for junkie romance or just someone to split a sandwich with at Katz’s? The official Dopey Love Date is happening on March 11. Want in? Email dopeypodcast@gmail.com with “Dopey Love” in the subject line and let’s make some questionable connections happen.

Patreon Post: Tuesday Teaser – Wild Turkeys, Roadcaster Woes, and Dopey Love Updates

🎙️ What’s up, Dopey Nation?! 🎙️

This week’s Tuesday Teaser is a chaotic masterpiece full of classic Dopey vibes. You know how we do—ranting, reflecting, and always finding some way to make you laugh or cry (or both). Here's what’s in store for this teaser:

🦃 Wild Turkeys: Did you know a gang of wild turkeys is called a rafter? No? Neither did I! But there’s a gang running wild in Islip, and they’re ready to take over the streets.

🎛️ Roadcaster Rants: Shoutout to Karina Fleming and the Dopey Nation for upgrading the show’s gear back in the day, but WHY does this machine have soft power buttons and random sound pad triggers? (Seriously, WHY?)

🕊️ Spiritual Recharging: Ever feel like your batteries are dead, but you still have to power through? Dave reflects on spirituality, asking the universe for help, and feeling like God might be... a scam? But hey, sometimes a quick prayer does the trick.

💔 Dopey Love + DopeyCon Updates: Mark your calendars—Dopey Love is coming to Joe’s Pub on March 11th, featuring Margaret Cho and Dr. Nzinga Harrison. Tickets are on sale now at joespub.com. Come through!

📧 Mailbag Shenanigans: Dave dives into emails with Artifact Doug and reflects on why songs that just repeat "Dopey" over and over might not be everyone’s favorite. Plus, is it time for Dopey Nation to submit some new music? (Hint: YES.)

This teaser is a perfect blend of nostalgia, rants, weird trivia, and heartfelt moments. Want to hear the full unfiltered madness, including Doug’s take on helping struggling addicts, Dave’s Nutella confessions, and the Great DopeyCon IV recap?

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Stay strong, Dopey Nation. And fucking toodles for Chris. 💔✨

This week on Dopey!!!! We are joined by Rachel Siegel of Mountainside! And she tells a crazy adventure of becoming a fentanyl addict in Tel Aviv - Israel! Rachel's story starts in Massachusetts but takes a serious turn to pure Israeli insanity! PLUS emails of cotton fever, crazy Wiley Voicemail and my Dad's 81st Birthday! Plus Elon>?????'

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🚨 NEW DOPEY EPISODE – FROM CUBA TO CRACK TO DAD’S 81st BIRTHDAY 🚨

Alright, Dopey Nation, this one’s an absolute debacle from start to finish – you don’t wanna miss it.

🎺 First up, Dave’s wild Cuba adventure:

• Trombone Shorty, George Clinton, AND Bill Murray ghosting him TWICE.
• No Wi-Fi, no recovery – just vibes and regrets.
• Full Cuba recap on Patreon – ya freeloaders.

📞 Then, Wiley’s voicemail of PURE CHAOS:

• Pulled over mid-score ‘cause his buddy buckled up in front of a cop.
• Scammed TWICE by the same guy on a mission for H.
• Ends up smoking crack with a prostitute next to a dumpster. 🔥

💀 And THEN… Rachel Siegel’s fentanyl odyssey:

• Boston to smoking Fentanyl in Tel Aviv, begging for "cat food money" 🐱💸.
• Surrounded by junkies with literal holes in their heads.
• Barely surviving a 24-hour cold turkey flight home.

🎤 But wait, there’s more!

• Dave’s dad, Alan, calls in for his 81st birthday, drops some geriatric wisdom, and debates Elon Musk’s… questionable salute.
• Dopey Nation: SEND YOUR THOUGHTS! Email or voicemail your hot takes to dopeypodcast@gmail.com. What did you think of Rachel? What’s pissing you off? Let’s talk.
• Shoutout to FeedSpot – Dopey is officially the #1 addiction and recovery podcast! (Who cares if we don’t know what FeedSpot is? We’ll take it.)
• Ads? Yeah, they suck. But you can PAY $2 a week and stop complaining. Fast forward or cough it up, junkies.

#DopeyPodcast #FentanylDiaries #DumpsterCrackTales #DontFuckingDie #StayStrongDopeyNation #ToodlesForChris

The Dopey Tuesday Teaser for Patreon is up! Hear the whole thing at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast

We get the dirt on the trip to Cuba with 'Sugar Bear' John Bukaty and 'Salty/Sexy' Seth. PLUS a PCP voicemail from the Glass Bagel!

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🚨 New Dopey Patreon Teaser 🚨

Back from Cuba 🇨🇺 and there's a lot to unpack. First off, RIP to Garth Hudson from The Band—a true legend who made everything sound sweeter. 🎹 It’s got me thinking about their music, addiction, and how it all fell apart.

Meanwhile, Bob Forrest told me this wild story about George Clinton and Sly Stone smoking crack while their house was literally burning down. Naturally, I asked George about it in Cuba... and he said, “Nah, that wasn’t me.” 😂

But the real highlight? The Cuba episode teaser. We had an insane time—music, madness, and some questionable decisions. You’ll hear all about it, including my awkward attempt to meet George Clinton and a run-in with a real-life chowder-making Cape Codder.

Hit up the Patreon for the full scoop 👉 [Insert link]

Stay strong, Dopey Nation. Toodles for Chris.

This week on Dopey!!!!! Maia Szalavitz AND Bob Forrest are back on all sorts of stuff! Can ozempic save junkies??? And Bob updates us on what is really happening in Los Angeles! PLUS a voicemail from Australia and a few emails and much more on a brand new Dopey show!

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Episode Summary

In this thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by the brilliant journalist and addiction expert Maia Szalavitz to tackle a fascinating question: Could medications like Ozempic play a role in helping addicts recover? 💉

Plus, Bob Forrest checks in from LA to share his signature mix of wisdom, wild stories, and recovery insights. We’re talking heroin, cocaine, Jerry Garcia, and the eternal search for redemption.

As always, expect raw honesty, dark humor, and the unfiltered chaos of the Dopey universe. This one’s a ride!

Show Notes

📌 What’s Inside:

Can Ozempic help curb addiction? Maia Szalavitz breaks it down.

Bob Forrest’s LA recovery update: chaos, clarity, and wild stories.

Deep dives into heroin, cocaine, and recovery journeys.

Jerry Garcia memories and the connection between music and addiction.

💌 Listener Shoutouts:

We love hearing from the Dopey Nation! Send your thoughts, stories, and questions to DopeyPodcast@gmail.com.

🎧 Join Us on Patreon:

Support the show and get exclusive ad-free episodes and bonus content:

🎙️ New Patreon Teaser! 🎙️

This week on Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction, David shares an unfiltered, rambling, and deeply personal Patreon teaser. Here’s what’s on the table:

🔥 Dopey Wood Drama – The fires in LA may have postponed Dopey Wood, but plans for May are already brewing. Plus, David debates a surprise party vs. a dream trip for Linda’s 50th birthday—what’s the right move? 🎉✈️

🌴 Cuba Bound – David gears up for his trip to Cuba with hopes of stalking (read: interviewing) the legendary George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic. Is George Clinton one of the top five American bands? David passionately breaks it down while sharing wild Funkadelic stories. 🎶💨

🪑 Heart Attack Doug – Doug steps in as a guest, bringing deep conversations about trust, friendship, and their hilarious Couch to 5K escapades. Plus, the duo dives into controversy over ads on the show, listener emails, and a sunrise that might just steal the episode. ☀️

🎸 Bonus Music! – David performs an emotional (and slightly flawed) cover of “Good So Bad”—a nod to the first episode of Dopey he ever heard. 🎵🖤

👉 This is raw, heartfelt, and everything you love about Dopey. Catch the full episode now on Patreon: [Insert Link]

Stay strong, Dopey Nation. And as always...
Fucking toodles for Chris. 🖤

🎙 Title: From Graffiti Legend to Addiction Survival: Jonas Gray’s Story

• 🔥 Dave kicks off the episode with a darkly humorous musical intro and a shoutout to the Dopey Nation.
• 🌪️ Updates on the postponed Dopey Wood event due to California wildfires. Dave shares heartfelt support for those impacted by the fires.
• 💌 Listener emails & voicemails:
  • A raw reflection on the fentanyl crisis and Dopey’s ability to create a safe, relatable space.
  • Uplifting news: overdose deaths declined 17% in 2023-2024 due to Narcan availability.
  • A listener's horrifying cotton fever story paired with the triumph of three years of sobriety.

🎨 Background:

• Jonas, an iconic graffiti artist, shares his journey through graffiti culture, drug addiction, and recovery.
• From tagging walls in San Francisco to conquering trains in Europe, Jonas was revered in the graffiti world but fell deeply into addiction.

💉 Addiction Descent:

• Initially using prescription painkillers recreationally, Jonas spiraled into heavy OxyContin and heroin use, eventually finding himself homeless in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
• A vivid recount of life in Kensington: a chaotic hub of addiction, violence, and community. Jonas describes a unique crew of shoplifting addicts bonded by loyalty and survival.

⚡ Turning Point:

• After years on the streets and a life-threatening health crisis, Jonas finally sought help.
• A phone call from his longtime friend Liddy, herself in recovery, inspired him to leave the streets and enter rehab.

🎨 Recovery & Redemption:

• Graffiti played a pivotal role in Jonas’s recovery, giving him purpose and community.
• Today, he sells his art and connects with supporters through social media while staying committed to sobriety.

• 💊 Street Economics: Jonas breaks down the intricate trade of shoplifting, drug dealing, and survival in Kensington.
• 🏚️ Life in a "Castle": Stories from living in an abandoned bookstore and forming deep bonds with his crew.
• 🚨 Paranoia & Collapse: The psychological toll of addiction as police paranoia and constant arrests catch up with him.
• 🌈 Hope Through Connection: The pivotal moment when his friend Liddy’s recovery showed him sobriety was possible.

• Oro Recovery: Compassionate treatment with amenities like yoga, sound baths, and sweat lodges.
• Mountainside: Comprehensive care with a focus on aftercare and spiritual wellness.
• BetterHelp: Therapy made accessible with online options and specialized care.

• ✉️ Call to Action: Send in your cotton fever stories or any wild tales of addiction, recovery, or hope to dopeypodcast@gmail.com.
• 🙌 Shoutout to Patreon supporters for helping keep Dopey going.

"Shot in the Groin, High on Chaos: Ben’s Unbelievable Survival Story"

🎙️ New Episode: Detours Through Chaos
Ever heard a buddy story involving Walmart receipts, a gunshot wound, and detox gone wild? 🌀 This week’s Dopey is exactly that kind of madness.

🔥 Ben Croxton shares an insane tale of survival, stupidity, and somehow finding recovery amidst the chaos. Plus, I’ve got updates on DopeyWood, an unexpected invite to Cuba with some very big names (Bill Murray, anyone?), and a sneak peek of Leah Knauer’s comedy, chaos, and song.

💥 Listen, laugh, cry, and cringe. You won’t believe half of it.
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Got a story that tops a near-miss dick injury? 😳 Share it in the comments. Let's hear the madness. 👇

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