Dave and Chris

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction

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  • Charlie Parker Swindles Miles Davis for Heroin Money. Selby flies with no ID. PLUS ALAN and Mystery Guest.

Charlie Parker Swindles Miles Davis for Heroin Money. Selby flies with no ID. PLUS ALAN and Mystery Guest.

Tuesday 21st October 2025

Join Dave on Dopey for a mix of comedy and raw tales of addiction, featuring Miles Davis stories and TSA adventures.
Explicit
22 minutes
Entertaining
Raw
Honest
Engaging
Informative

About this podcast

Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
Author:
Dave and Chris
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Laughs, Lessons, and Jazz: A Dopey Dive into Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Humour can be a powerful tool in discussing addiction.
  • Stories from jazz legends offer unique insights into addiction.
  • Even serious topics can be approached with a light-hearted touch.
  • Empathy is crucial in bridging political divides.
  • Personal anecdotes can make recovery relatable and engaging.
"Bird could be funnier than a motherfucker, but he was always trying to con or beat you out of something to support his drug habit."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? On this episode of Dopey, Dave explores the darkly comedic side of addiction with tales that are as entertaining as they are sobering. With a mix of humour and raw honesty, Dave shares personal anecdotes, like his dental implant anxiety and his attempts to 'cultivate illness' for some downtime.
The episode takes a musical twist as Dave reads from Miles Davis's autobiography, recounting wild stories of jazz legend Charlie Parker's antics to fuel his heroin addiction. The episode also features a voicemail from Selby, who hilariously recounts sneaking THC gummies through TSA without ID. Political discussions with Dave's dad and Ray provide a unique blend of comedy and seriousness, touching on empathy in today's divisive climate.
It's an episode that balances light-hearted banter with deeper reflections on addiction and recovery. Whether you're here for the laughs or the lessons, there's something for everyone in this rollercoaster of an episode. How do you find hope in the darkest times?
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