Dope Individuals Only

About Dope Individuals Only

Dope Individuals Only is a community of people who share their personal stories, or expertise to help better the lives of the listeners, as well themselves. We cover a wide range of topics, and every conversation is led with love. Come join the conversation and be part of our community of "Dope Individuals."

Publisher

Erik The Host

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Aug 2022

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

92 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   You Are Enough! | Addiction, Self-Love & Healing w/ Rhonda Thomas-Boothe

   “You are not broken. You are becoming.”On Episode 91 of the Dope Individuals Only Podcast,  @ErikTheHost  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMXlFV8KEfomFYqeJN1GREA) sits down with author, certified life coach, and mentor Rhonda Thomas-Boothe for a powerful conversation about self-love, resilience, recovery, and the importance of knowing your worth.Rhonda joins us to discuss her newly released book, Fall In Love With Yourself: The Art of Loving You, and the message behind learning to embrace who you are, where you’ve been, and who you’re becoming.Throughout the conversation, we dive into her journey of recovering from addiction, her involvement with Black Girls RUN!, and how shifting your mindset can change the way you see yourself and the world around you.We also explore the power of silencing negative self-talk, overcoming self-doubt, and recognizing that you don’t have to be perfect, have it all figured out, or seek validation from others to know that YOU ARE ENOUGH.This episode is about more than self-love. It’s about growth, healing, accountability, and making the conscious decision to choose yourself.Because sometimes the most important relationship you’ll ever build is the one you have with yourself.Tap in for Episode 91 of the Dope Individuals Only Podcast!Get in touch with Rhonda: https://bbmindovermatter.com/ Follow Rhonda: https://www.instagram.com/bb.mindovermatter?psln=MWN3NTdrc2pxMjJwbg==#DopeIndividualsOnly #Episode91 #RhondaThomasBoothe #FallInLoveWithYourself #SelfLove #MentalHealthAwareness #AddictionRecovery #BlackGirlsRun #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #ErikTheHost

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Zakk Riffle Gets Real About Addiction, God, AI & His Music Journey | Ep. 90

   EPISODE 90 — ZAKK RIFFLE | DOPE INDIVIDUALS ONLYMusic. AI. God. Addiction. Recovery. Sports. Content creation. We’re tackling some of today’s biggest topics — and having a hell of a time doing it. 😂Erik The Host sits down with Zakk Riffle for Episode 90 of the Dope Individuals Only Podcast, and this conversation goes just about everywhere.Zakk talks about his journey through music and content creation, leaving home and traveling, and how getting outside of what he knew helped shape his perspective and his path as an artist.Things get deeper when Zakk opens up about his experiences with addiction and recovery, what staying clean looks like for him today, and the role God and faith have played in his life.Then we get into one of the biggest conversations happening right now: AI. Is it helping us? Hurting us? Where is all of this headed?And because Erik can’t sit across from somebody without sports eventually entering the conversation 😂, we sprinkle in some Eagles vs. Steelers talk — plus Erik has some explaining to do about wearing a Barry Sanders jersey on NFL opening day.This 16-minute edition brings together some of our favorite moments from the full 1-hour and 8-minute conversation. It’s funny, honest, serious when it needs to be, and filled with the kind of conversations we created Dope Individuals Only for.🎧 FULL AUDIO EPISODE — OCTOBER 7, 2026The complete Episode 90 will be available to listen to wherever you get your podcasts.🎥 FULL VIDEO EPISODE — OCTOBER 14, 2026Want to watch the entire conversation? The full episode will be available on Zakk Riffle’s YouTube channel on October 14. The full-length video features a single-camera view, but you’ll get the complete, uncut conversation.🌐 KEEP UP WITH ZAKK RIFFLEZakkRiffle.com⁠🔥 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONWhich topic had you thinking the most — AI, faith, addiction & recovery, music, or something else? Drop it in the comments.If you’re rocking with Dope Individuals Only, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE this episode with somebody who’d enjoy the conversation. Every bit of support helps us keep bringing dope individuals with real stories to the table.Guest: Zakk RiffleHost:  @ErikTheHost  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMXlFV8KEfomFYqeJN1GREA) Episode: 90Show:  @dopeindividualspodcast  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCeLjaVCaGugi08bJKHTQEXw) #DopeIndividualsOnly #ZakkRiffle #Podcast #PodcastClips #MusicPodcast #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Faith #ContentCreation #RealConversations #Episode90

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Why Is Kyle Edwards on a Mission to Die Empty?

   Can art really help save a city?In Episode 89 of the Dope Individuals Only Podcast, Erik The Host sits down with Kyle Edwards, owner of Inkwell, a creative space in Allentown, PA built for artists, creators, dreamers, and community builders.Kyle shares the mission behind Inkwell and how the space brings people together through comedy, poetry, open mics, music, fitness, art, and more. We also talk about his personal journey, early-life struggles, self-growth, travel, fatherhood, choosing the right partner, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen and supported.We also ask a bigger question: What can everyday people do to help shape the future of Allentown?If you care about art, community, entrepreneurship, local creators, and the future of Allentown, this conversation is for you.CONNECT WITH KYLE: Atruelovestoryllc.comSUBSCRIBE FOR MORE  @dopeindividualspodcast  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCeLjaVCaGugi08bJKHTQEXw) SUBSCRIBE FOR MUSIC  @ErikTheHost  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMXlFV8KEfomFYqeJN1GREA) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Dopeindividualspod#DopeIndividualsOnly #Inkwell #KyleEdwards #CreativeCommunity #lifestyle

Who has been a guest on Dope Individuals Only

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Abu Shaw
• Jose Rosado
• Klu The Creative

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

109,814

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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