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(Episode 369) Chris Siriano from Siriano's House of David calls in with an update on Mary's Fireproof Hotel and the revitalization of downtown Benton Harbor. Comedian Cameron Beisel is featured on Racin' Mason Dixon's Front Porch Stomp as Mason announces an upcoming County Road 689 Comedy Show.. Gina Johnston-Small talks about safety precautions realtors take when showing properties and talks about an amazing listing. Rob, Amanda and Mason talk about everything under the Moondog including religion, politics and iPhone chargers.  

Listen Ad Free! at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastThis week on Dopey! Dave powers through a music-heavy, emotional episode amid ongoing family grief (Tony's celebration of life tomorrow), delivering sober birthday shoutouts (Jennifer Jimenez 20 years, Janine Coulter 11 years), sponsor love, listener stories, and a historic, in-depth interview with James Frey—his first-ever detailed on-record discussion of pre-sobriety life. Dave opens with a raw acoustic snippet (“Trying to score from the plug today…”), reflects on fame/pressure, plugs sponsors (Oro Recovery, Mountainside, Link Diagnostics, Recovery Unplugged, Orchard on the Brazos), and shares powerful listener submissions: Taylor's 7-OH update (detox → AMA → relapse → QuickMD Suboxone taper + comedy struggles), Oscar (Sweden) on opioid progression to stable methadone, and an anonymous blackout chef tale (insane midnight meals with zero memory, kitchen disasters, one epic hookup dinner).The centerpiece is James Frey's unfiltered hour-plus conversation: childhood rage (ear infections/surgeries → early drinking/fighting), teenage rebellion (“White Boy James” in Benton Harbor bars), college coke dealing, Paris wild years, crack-fueled North Carolina descent, brutal Hazelden wake-up (face destroyed at 23), and Taoism as his lifelong sobriety anchor (meditation, renunciation, balance over 12-step dogma). He details writing A Million Little Pieces (addict rhythm, artistic defiance, no quotation marks), the explosive Oprah-fueled fame/backlash (“punk outlaw” pedestal → villain), and ongoing battles (suicidal ideation, rage, hockey fights). ALL THAT and MORE MORE MORE on this weeks super fucking robust episode of that good old dopey show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Daniele from St. Joe Today talks about all of the great events happening around Southwest Michigan. Plus Tyler from House of Plunge in Benton Harbor talks about all of the cool things they have at their new place in the Arts District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Members of the Emergency Shelter Services Board of Directors tell us about the critical work being done at their agency in Benton Harbor, how their shelter helps families in need, and how you can assist by fundraising during the Coldest Night of the Year, and shop at 6 Degrees Resale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, we talk St. Joe, Our Lady of the Lake, Lakeshore, Michigan Lutheran, and Benton Harbor girls basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join us for an enlightening session with Kemetologist Tony Browder, returning to our classroom this Thursday morning! He will shed light on the critical efforts to erase African and African American history and underscore the vital role of museums, drawing from his extensive 48 years of experience traveling to Egypt. Before Tony takes the mic, we’ll hear from Dr. Paul Smith, a courageous Civil Rights activist from the '60s, who will draw powerful comparisons between the struggle for Voting Rights in that era and the challenges we face today. We’re also excited to welcome Benton Harbor, Michigan activist The Reverend Edward Pinkney, who will bring his unique insights to the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As part of our Movember Men's Health Initiative, we speak with Luke Andresen, co-owner of The Collective in Benton Harbor, Michigan. We talk about the unique challenges men face when it comes to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From breaking down stigmas to building sustainable habits, Luke's approach is all about empowering men to take ownership of their health in a way that's authentic, accessible, and deeply transformative. For more information, be sure to visit our show notes at www.consciousmichiana.org.

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A package of legislation from state Representative Pauline Wendzel intended to bolster development of the nuclear industry in Michigan has been approved by the state House. Leaders at Benton Harbor's Dial A Ride service are expecting some effects on the bottom line from a crash involving a Dial A ride bus this month. The city of St. Joseph has formally been granted Certified status as a Redevelopment Ready Community with an award presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.