Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug Addiction · Dopey Podcast

Jennifer Gimenez, Tim Ryan, George Jung, Andy Dick, Kratom, recovery

March 11, 2026·1 hr 42 min·2 clips

George said he worked for the CIA, loaded cocaine on Venezuela oil rigs for US Coast Guard pickup.

Dave hosts Tim Ryan and Jennifer Jimenez discussing George Young, a major figure in cocaine trafficking as original associate of Pablo Escobar. The episode is a tribute to George, who died during COVID. Tim and Jen met George after Jen connected them, spending two days with him on GoPros. George revealed extraordinary details: he ran 10,000 tons of cocaine weekly, burned millions in fire pits from boredom, claimed CIA involvement (working for George Bush, loading cocaine on Venezuelan oil rigs for US Coast Guard pickup), and expressed regret about his daughter's abuse after he gave her his remaining wealth. The episode shows George's redemption arc: from kingpin to elder seeking connection, asking Jen to be present at his death, which they were on phone for. The broader episode includes recovery community stories, Spotify listener comments, and Jen's role in 'Blow' movie with Johnny Depp.

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