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Euphoria Sucks! The Gayest Dopey in Awhile, Trapped in a Drug Dealer’s Trunk: Zach Noe Towers, Twink Death, Ecstacy, Hate Mail, MDMA, Coke
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- May 6, 2026
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- 6959
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Summary
00:00 - 03:15 Dopey intro, Patreon plugs, Selby’s heavy breathing controversy 03:15 - 05:05 Dave trashes the new season of Euphoria 05:05 - 06:20 Lena Dunham audiobook + Phoenix House gala + Knicks talk 06:20 - 10:05 Scottish listener email about alcoholism, heroin, recovery, and DJ’s episode inspiring sobriety 10:05 - 31:55 Massive Spotify and Patreon reaction to Amanda de Cadenet episode 31:55 - 34:40 Introduction to Zach Noe Towers + Dopeywood Comedy Store planning 34:40 - 39:15 Dave talks bombing difficult interviews + Amanda de Cadenet awkwardness 39:15 - 44:10 Dopeywood structure discussion + comedy hosting anxiety 44:10 - 47:20 Growing up in Missouri + musical theater + discovering weed 47:20 - 51:30 Coming out, anxiety, drugs quieting fear, moving to LA 51:30 - 54:25 Rich gay party culture, coke piles, being a “party favor” 54:25 - 58:15 Alcohol becoming medicine + emotional hangovers 58:15 - 01:01:20 Ecstasy at Indiana University + rain + Obama pills 01:01:20 - 01:04:30 Twink culture explained + college drug experiences 01:04:30 - 01:08:20 LA party life, alcohol, coke, hookups, and shame 01:08:20 - 01:11:35 Realizing addiction + failed attempts to moderate 01:11:35 - 01:14:55 Coachella mushroom nightmare + Beyoncé saves Zach’s life 01:14:55 - 01:18:10 Falling for unavailable men + emotional bottom 01:18:10 - End Acid trip disaster, TSA while tripping, early sobriety, recovery and comedy talk SEO Keywords Dopey podcast, Zach Noe Towers, Amanda de Cadenet, addiction recovery podcast, gay recovery stories, comedian recovery story, ecstasy stories, Coachella mushroom trip, sobriety podcast, alcoholism recovery, heroin addiction, LA party scene, twink culture, stand up comedy recovery, Dopeywood Comedy Store, Midwest addiction story, emotional hangovers, recovery h…