Dopey 436: Demonic Biker Bar Angel Dust Murder City with John Joseph! Recovery, PCP, Heroin, Weed, Hare Krishna, Glory Holes, Method Man, Paul SimonDopey 436: Demonic Biker Bar Angel Dust Murder City with John Joseph! Recovery, PCP, Heroin, Weed, Hare Krishna, Glory Holes, Method Man, Paul Simon
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
This week on Dopey! Rejoice! Rejoice! For Dopey Legend John Joseph of Bloodclot, the Cro-Mags and author of countless books has returned! Listen as John takes us back on his oral tour of an old New York City full of punk rock, the origins of Angel ...
2:14:38•21 Oct 2023
John Joseph: Punk Rock, Angel Dust, and a Path to Redemption
Episode Overview
- John Joseph's remarkable journey through addiction and recovery
- The enduring impact of addiction on personal and familial experiences
- Embracing spirituality and committing to sobriety and personal growth
- Inspiring resilience and the unwavering human spirit
- Encouraging hope, introspection, and acts of service in the face of challenges
“You start today. Just get one day under the whatever the fuck you gotta do to not use. Do it. Go to a meeting. Just fight like hell. Occupy your day with positive stuff. Read books, read philosophy, pray. Go to a shelter and feed people. Do something. Anything you gotta do to not use. Take action. Take a jog. Go play basketball. Do whatever the fuck you gotta do. You know, go join a fucking boxing gym, a jujitsu school. Do something. Get an index card and push it, a fucking index card. Get going.”
What happens when a punk rock legend returns to share his rollercoaster journey through addiction and recovery? In this gripping episode of Dopey, John Joseph of Bloodclot and the Cro-Mags sits down with Dave to recount his wild past and inspiring present. From the gritty streets of old New York City to the chaotic world of Angel Dust and heroin, John's stories are as eye-opening as they are unforgettable.
He doesn't just stop at the dark times; John also shares how he found solace in spirituality and the Hare Krishna movement, leading to his remarkable recovery. Alongside these tales, you'll hear about John's weed delivery service and get treated to some classic voicemails and emails from the Dopey community. Whether you're looking for raw honesty or a glimmer of hope, this episode has it all.
Tune in for a conversation that's as entertaining as it is enlightening, shedding light on the power of resilience and the human spirit.
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