About this episode

The episode features an interview with Alan Paul discussing the Allman Brothers, addiction, and recovery in the context of rock music.

Timestamps 01:15 – Welcome to the Wednesday Dose of Dopey 01:40 – Dave introduces author Alan Paul and declares "Allman Brothers Month" 03:15 – Australian listener shares wild first DUI story 06:40 – Dave reacts and asks for more DUI stories 07:30 – Listener email explains the difference between 2C drugs and "Tuci" 08:55 – Dave's air fryer chicken recipe and drug mixture fantasies 11:20 – Dave reflects on nearly 11 years of sobriety 11:45 – Listener comments about Ryan Leone, Chris, and lost drug memorabilia 13:45 – Alan Paul interview begins 16:00 – Stevie Ray Vaughan, AA, and recovery 20:00 – The controversial AA recording of Stevie Ray Vaughan 22:00 – Becoming the "No. 2 Allman Brothers Podcast" 24:00 – Stevie Ray Vaughan's addiction, recovery, and musical rebirth 39:30 – Ray Wylie Hubbard's powerful sobriety story 45:00 – Greg Allman, recovery, and The Music of My Soul 47:30 – The Allman Brothers, heroin, and Duane Allman's anti-needle stance 58:30 – Greg Allman's overdose after Duane's death 1:00:45 – Heroin inside the Allman Brothers 1:03:00 – Duane Allman, Derek and the Dominos, and Layla 1:05:30 – Mushrooms, Eat a Peach, and psychedelic mythology 1:12:00 – The Scooter…

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