Gilbert Trejo; Heroin, Punk Rock Fights & Growing Up as Danny Trejo’s Son - Dopey's Greatest Hits

About this episode

Gilbert Trejo discusses his experiences growing up as Danny Trejo's son, addiction, and recovery.

Full Timestamps 00:00 - 03:35 Dave introduces Dopey Greatest Hits + Patreon poll format 03:35 - 05:50 Jason Ricci vs Gabor Maté discussion + “kids of famous people” theme 05:50 - 11:10 Spotify comments on Jason Ricci episode, darkness, bipolar disorder, demonology 11:10 - 13:25 Amanda de Cadenet backlash comments + Patreon reactions 13:25 - 16:45 Tommy from Long Island voicemail: crack hidden inside Toyota Corolla console 16:45 - 19:50 Listener email criticizing early Dopey chaos, interruptions, chewing, phone ringing 19:50 - 21:30 Dave reflects on why old Dopey worked despite the chaos 21:30 - 24:10 Gilbert Trejo joins the show + discussion of his film From A Son 24:10 - 28:10 Gilbert describes reviving his overdosing best friend in a bathroom 28:10 - 31:05 Narcan discussion + losing his friend after getting sober 31:05 - 34:20 Dave and Gilbert discuss junkie friendships and survival 34:20 - 36:45 Drug movies, Panic in Needle Park, and glorification vs honesty 36:45 - 40:30 Growing up as Danny Trejo’s son in Venice Beach 40:30 - 43:55 AA meetings as a child + smoking weed and acid very young 43:55 - 47:20 Addiction genetics, environment, and recovery culture 47:20 - 50:45 Heroin…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Chris

Guest: Gilbert Trejo

Topics covered

• drug addiction
• celebrity upbringing
• recovery
• friendship
• mental health
• heroin
• punk rock

Keywords

• Gilbert Trejo
• Danny Trejo
• heroin
• addiction
• recovery
• punk rock
• Narcan
• friendship
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: From A Son

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