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Dopey Tuesday Teaser: John Bukaty! Awkward FMK, Sugar Shame & Why John Must SHARE
Dopey Tuesday Teaser: John Bukaty! Awkward FMK, Sugar Shame & Why John Must SHARE
Dopey Tuesday Teaser: John Bukaty! Awkward FMK, Sugar Shame & Why John Must SHARE
Tuesday 27th January 2026
Join John Bukaty on Dopey for laughs, sugar relapses, and tales from the 80s. Discover the lighter side of addiction recovery.
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35 minutes
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Embrace humour as a tool in recovery.
- Share personal stories to connect with others.
- Recognise the influence of pop culture on personal identity.
- Understand the importance of sharing creative work.
- Balance fun and reflection in sobriety.
"Cookies are the social lubricant."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? This episode of Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction features the charming and candid John Bukaty, who shares his humorous struggles with sugar relapse and the lighter side of recovery. John, who affectionately calls himself Sugar Bear, dives into a tale of consuming five cookies at a daddy-daughter dance, capturing the guilt and humour that accompany such moments.
This episode also features playful banter about awkward Zoom meetings and the unexpected dynamics of Patreon gatherings. Listeners are treated to a lively game of "Fuck, Marry, Kill" featuring iconic figures like Madonna and Debbie Harry, which brings out both laughs and reflective moments on pop culture's influence. John discusses his artistic journey and the importance of sharing his work, inspired by Madonna's philosophy on creativity and giving back.
The episode is peppered with stories from John's past, including an amusing encounter with Madonna herself, highlighting the vibrant culture of the 80s. With a mix of nostalgia, humour, and genuine reflection, this episode offers a refreshing take on addiction recovery, showcasing that it's okay to laugh at life's absurdities while navigating sobriety. As always, the hosts keep things light-hearted yet meaningful, reminding us that recovery is a journey best travelled with a sense of humour and openness.
Are you ready to embrace the lighter side of recovery and see how laughter can be a powerful tool in healing?