<p><a href="https://www.dopeypodcast.com/www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast">hear the whole thig there:</a></p><p><a href="https://www.dopeypodcast.com/www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast">www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast </a></p><h2>📓 <strong>Detailed Notes:</strong></h2><p>Dave opens the teaser from somewhere in the Rocky Mountains — unless he was “eaten by a grizzly, mountain lion, or fell off a cliff.”</p><p>It’s <strong>Chris Miss week</strong>, so he’s been <strong>grinding hard</strong>, producing <strong>five Dopey episodes in a row</strong>, and is totally wiped out.</p><p>Packing panic:<br>Dave’s mother-in-law shows up last minute to micromanage their family’s trip prep.</p><p><strong>Real ID confusion</strong>:</p><p>Dave talks about the new airport policy requiring a "Real ID."</p><p>TSA claimed his wasn’t valid during the <i>Dopeywood</i> trip to California.</p><p>Linda’s mom warns that they might not be able to fly — even though Dave just did.</p><p>Dave reflects on the term “feature,” Long Island lingo for added elements on an ID.</p><p>The teaser transitions to the <strong>Patreon episode with Kimber King</strong>.</p><p>Kimber is drinking <strong>Red Bull White Peach</strong>, proudly showing off her case (not a “slab”).</p><p>Dave and Kimber talk <strong>energy drink habits</strong>:</p><p>Kimber hates sugar-free versions.</p><p>Dave recalls <strong>Jolt Cola</strong>—“twice the sugar and all the caffeine.”</p><p>Dave explains the <strong>chaos of prepping for the trip</strong>, stockpiling content for while he’s gone.</p><p>They discuss a <strong>Dopey Nation relapse shared on the recent Patreon Zoom</strong>:</p><p>A “well-known” community member (unnamed) has <strong>relapsed and is looking for treatment</strong>.</p><p>Dave calls it <strong>heartbreaking</strong>. Kimber says it’s sad, but <strong>this is the nature of addiction</strong>.</p><p>They agree that both things can be true: it’s sad and it’s also the reality of the disease.</p><p>Kimber seems a little off, and Dave teases her about being nervous. She denies it.</p><p>Dave recalls <strong>Kimber’s last appearance</strong>, when she said she was <strong>craving coke for Christmas</strong>.</p><p>Tease ends with:<br>👉 “Did Kimber shoot coke for Christmas?”<br>➡️ To find out, <strong>join the Patreon</strong>: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast</p><p>Dave closes with:</p><p>“It’s hard to prepare.”</p><p>“Hard to deal with children.”</p><p>Sarcastic gratitude affirmations:</p><blockquote><p><i>“I love my life. I love my family. I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it, my life is good.”</i></p></blockquote><p>Final words:</p><p>“Love is the answer. Let your freak flag fly.”</p><p>“Stay strong, my brothers and my sisters, in and out of recovery.”</p><p>“Join Patreon.”</p><p>“Fucking toodles for Chris.”</p><p>“Wish us luck out there.”</p><h3> </h3>