Finger Banging, Septic Explosion, Recovery Addiction and Dumb Shit with Heart Attack DougFinger Banging, Septic Explosion, Recovery Addiction and Dumb Shit with Heart Attack Doug
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction
This week on the teaser! Dave’s day takes a darkly funny turn when his septic tank explodes into the shower. Between wrangling plumbers and hanging at the family beach club, he plugs the upcoming Park City Song Summit, where he’ll talk songwriting in and out of addiction with Anders Osborne, Anders Beck, and Matt Warren. He also drops big names for DopeyCon 6 (Ian Fidance, Sam Miller, Jake from West Virginia, Aaron Carr, Ray Brown, Dave’s dad, Linda, Brandon Novak, Hank Azaria, Jason Biggs, and more) and reminds everyone to grab tickets on Patreon. After reading a few pointed Spotify comments (“teasers are bullshit, Dave — we have to buy our heroin!”), he urges us to put the Dopey logo over our eyes on Dopey Day (Aug. 16) to honour Chris and all who’ve died. Then he teases his chat with Heart Attack Doug: they riff on being a Dopey legend, finger-picking vs. finger-banging, Doug’s cowboy persona and love of cop shirts, and a list of topics from Leonardo da Vinci to gender fluidity. The full conversation (with all the juicy bits) is on Patreon. www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast
15:00•12 Aug 2025
Septic Explosions & Recovery Revelations: A Dopey Adventure
Episode Overview
- Exploring humour in addiction recovery stories.
- Dave shares a chaotic septic tank mishap.
- Doug discusses his punk rock past and police connections.
- DopeyCon 6 promises big names and community fun.
- Insights into songwriting during addiction and recovery.
“"I was punk. I played in a Psycho Billy band. We hated everyone. I think I hated myself."”
This episode of Dopey takes listeners on a wild ride through the chaotic yet humorous world of addiction recovery. Hosted by Dave, with the legendary Heart Attack Doug joining in, this episode is packed with laughter and candid tales. Dave kicks things off with a story that could only happen in his life – a septic tank explosion during a beach club outing.
As if that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he’s also preparing for the Park City Song Summit, where he'll chat with musical talents like Anders Osborne about songwriting through addiction and recovery. Heart Attack Doug brings his own flavour to the mix, sharing anecdotes from his past and his unique style of backing the blue – a nod to his son who’s a police officer.
Doug's colourful tales of playing in punk and Psycho Billy bands add a layer of hilarity to the episode. If you're wondering what finger banging has to do with all this, well, Doug's got some thoughts on that too. The episode also features talk of DopeyCon 6, an event celebrating 10 years of the show, with appearances from big names like Hank Azaria and Jason Biggs.
Dave's call for fans to join Patreon and grab their tickets adds a community vibe to the proceedings. With its mix of comedy, music, and heartfelt moments, this episode is not just about addiction but about life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re seeking a good laugh or some raw honesty about recovery, this episode offers both in spades. So why not dive in and see what the fuss is all about?
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