Euphoria Sucks! The Gayest Dopey in Awhile, Trapped in a Drug Dealer’s Trunk: Zach Noe Towers, Twink Death, Ecstacy, Hate Mail, MDMA, Coke

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Zach Noe Towers about drug addiction, party culture, and personal recovery experiences, intertwined with humor and commentary on contemporary issues.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Chris

Guest: Zach Noe Towers

Topics covered

• drug addiction
• comedy
• recovery
• party culture
• mental health
• LGBTQ+ experiences

Keywords

• Dopey podcast
• Zach Noe Towers
• addiction
• Euphoria
• comedy
• recovery
• MDMA
• coke
• party culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Phoenix House, Dopeywood, Indiana University

Books & works: Euphoria

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