Dave and Chris
Dave and Chris
A Very Dopey Christmas. The returns of Jay, Annie, Nick Reiner and Dave's dad, Alan
A Very Dopey Christmas. The returns of Jay, Annie, Nick Reiner and Dave's dad, Alan
A Very Dopey Christmas. The returns of Jay, Annie, Nick Reiner and Dave's dad, Alan
Saturday 22nd December 2018
Jay shares addiction stories, reflects on Chris's death, and brings holiday cheer in this heartfelt Dopey Christmas episode.
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Get the buttons here!A Dopey Christmas: Addiction Stories, Heartfelt Reflections, and Holiday Cheer
I feel like the stories, for me at least, were funny when, when he can look back at them and say: okay, I survived them all, I'm still here, they're just more they feel a little bit morbid now to me because I hear the stories and all I can see is like: well, like my first thought is: well, you had no fucking chance, you know, like, it's just kind of like one more thing that you did that was really fucked up, one more thing that happened, that was really fucked up and you just got really lucky, like you survived it until you didn't anymore.
What happens when you mix holiday cheer with raw tales of addiction and recovery? You get a very Dopey Christmas episode that's equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. This special installment sees the return of Jay, an indie rocker and sober heroin addict, who shares some unforgettable stories. From huffing computer cleaner to high school crack escapades and shooting speedballs, Jay’s tales are as wild as they are cautionary.
But it’s not just about the chaos; this episode also offers a poignant reflection on the loss of Chris, one of the show’s founders. Chris's girlfriend, Annie, joins in to share how she’s been coping five months after his tragic overdose. Adding a sprinkle of holiday spirit, Nick Reiner calls in with a surprising announcement: he’s newly sober. And let's not forget Dave’s dad, Alan, who brings some old-school Dopey criticism to the table.
The episode is rounded out with voicemails, a rendition of 'Free Fallin', and appearances by Amy Dressner and Bob Forrest. Whether you’re in recovery, struggling with addiction, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a mix of humor, hope, and heartfelt moments that remind us we’re not alone.