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Dopey 556: Roddy Bottum Sticks Opium Up His Butt with Courtney Love, Faith No More, Imperial Teen, 90's, Recovery, Gay Stuff
Dopey 556: Roddy Bottum Sticks Opium Up His Butt with Courtney Love, Faith No More, Imperial Teen, 90's, Recovery, Gay Stuff
Dopey 556: Roddy Bottum Sticks Opium Up His Butt with Courtney Love, Faith No More, Imperial Teen, 90's, Recovery, Gay Stuff
Friday 7th November 2025
Join Dave and Roddy Bottum as they share wild stories of rock history, addiction, and recovery. An episode filled with humour and heartfelt reflections.
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156 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Roddy Bottum shares candid stories from his days in Faith No More.
- Discusses the pressures of fame and its impact on addiction.
- Explores unconventional drug experiences with Courtney Love.
- Reflects on sobriety and the challenges of staying clean.
- Offers insights into dealing with loss in the music industry.
"Heroin is so cool. Like, model. Like, chic heroin models are like, you know, like the coolest musicians were doing heroin."
Get ready for a wild ride as Dave from the Dopey podcast welcomes Roddy Bottum, the legendary keyboardist from Faith No More and Imperial Teen, into the studio. This episode is a mix of rock history, personal tales, and the chaos of addiction recovery. Dave and Roddy reminisce about the old days, from meeting Courtney Love to touring with Guns N' Roses. Roddy's stories are both hilarious and heartbreaking, shedding light on his journey through addiction and the music industry.
Roddy's candidness about his past drug use, including a bizarre story involving opium and unconventional methods of consumption, keeps the episode lively yet sobering. The conversation also touches on the impact of fame, with Roddy reflecting on how the pressures of success contributed to his struggles with heroin. Despite the heavy topics, there's a sense of camaraderie and humour that makes the episode both entertaining and insightful.
For anyone interested in the intersection of rock music and addiction recovery, this episode offers a unique perspective from someone who lived through it all. Roddy's honesty about his experiences and his reflections on sobriety provide a refreshing take on recovery narratives. So, if you're curious about what it was like to be in the eye of the storm during one of rock's most tumultuous eras, this episode is a must-listen.
How do you balance the chaos of rock 'n' roll with the need for recovery?
Listen in to find out.