Multiple Christmas / holiday messages from Dopey Nation Listener milestones (100 days sober) Gratitude for Dopey Zoom marathon meetings Dave reads Spotify comments and emails Emphasis on unity, togetherness, and recovery during the holidays Tragedy & Reflection Dave addresses the deaths of Rob and Michelle Reiner Discusses shock, confusion, grief, and the arrest of Nick Reiner Acknowledges the emotional toll of covering tragedy connected to the show Encourages doubling down on recovery and connection Alec Baldwin Interview (Core Segment) Grew up on Long Island; limited money delayed early drug use First cocaine use in a bathroom in NYC after landing TV work Drinking culture on soap operas and in NYC bars Studio 54 work as a waiter (after its peak) Move to LA leads to heavy cocaine use and drinking Driving intoxicated becomes a major fear Overdoses in an Oregon hotel room (tachycardia, hospitalization) Gets sober in February 1985 Finds AA through acting class intervention AA becomes full social life; cuts off drinking friends Spirituality didn’t get him sober — it kept him sober Talks openly about depression, despair, and suicidal thoughts Family, wife, and children become anchors Discusses divorce, family court, and systemic injustice Talks about New Mexico case, legal stress, and health decline Emphasizes “just don’t drink today” mindset Quick “this or that” game at the end Post-Interview Content More holiday messages from guests and listeners Dave’s dad, Alan Manheim, calls in Long discussion about Nick Reiner, resurfaced clips, and online backlash Dave shares hurt over being labeled exploitative, antisemitic attacks Dad defends Dopey and its positive impact Discussion of irony: Dopey finally gets massive attention through tragedy Rolling Stone potentially asking Dave to write about the situation Reflections on parenting addicts and supporting family members Closing message: reach out, stay connected, ask for help Ending