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Dopey 430: The Booze, Brilliance Horrible Crack Addiction and Sensational Storytelling of Steve Poltz, Jewel, Neil Young, Sean Penn, psilocybin, recovery, Grape Drank
Dopey 430: The Booze, Brilliance Horrible Crack Addiction and Sensational Storytelling of Steve Poltz, Jewel, Neil Young, Sean Penn, psilocybin, recovery, Grape Drank
Dopey 430: The Booze, Brilliance Horrible Crack Addiction and Sensational Storytelling of Steve Poltz, Jewel, Neil Young, Sean Penn, psilocybin, recovery, Grape Drank
Saturday 16th September 2023
Join Dopey hosts Dave and Chris as they chat with Steve Poltz about his wild journey through music, addiction, and recovery. Unapologetic honesty awaits!
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Episode Overview
- Steve shares wild stories of being hired on acid and waking up to an elephant during a benzo blackout.
- The conversation delves into his musical romance with folk/pop sensation Jewel and the story of 'You Were Meant for Me'.
- Steve candidly shares his struggles with alcoholism, drug addiction, and the allure of crack cocaine.
- His unapologetic honesty and quirky storytelling keep you engaged from start to finish.
- The interview sheds light on the high and low points of Steve's career, his personal relationships, and the impact of addiction on his life.
I mean, I think that's such an exciting thing because, like, I was a musician total like, you know, amateur musician and, and one of the weird regrets I mean, I played professionally too but it didn't feel professional one of the major regrets I have is that I didn't really go for it when did you go for it go for it man I was scared to go for it I thought I thought it was some magic thing and it was this velvet rope mentality where somebody's holding this rope out and they deem you worthy and so when I learned to go for it what happened was I had an aunt who was just like really bitchy to me all the time And I don't even like to talk bad about her because she's dead and I have this Catholic guilt.
Ever wondered what it's like to be hired while tripping on acid or wake up next to an elephant during a benzo blackout? In this episode of Dopey, Dave and Chris sit down with the legendary singer/songwriter Steve Poltz for a conversation that's as wild as it is heartfelt.
Recorded at the Park City Song Summit, Steve opens up about his incredible journey through the music industry, from his early days of strumming a guitar at six years old to achieving fame and fortune. But it wasn't all glitz and glamour. Steve shares raw and riveting stories of his descent into the chaos of addiction, recounting nights of preposterous drinking on stage and the dark allure of crack cocaine.
His musical romance with folk/pop sensation Jewel, including the story behind 'You Were Meant for Me', adds another layer to his fascinating life story. Through laughter and tears, Steve's unapologetic honesty and quirky storytelling shine, making this episode a rollercoaster of emotions. Whether you're a music lover, in recovery, or just curious about extraordinary life journeys, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into the highs and lows of a rock and roll lifestyle intertwined with addiction and recovery.