Sober Curator Podcast

Sugar cravings in early sobriety are real — and sometimes they look like a pint of cookie-dough chaos. Alysse, producer T-Boog (Tamar), and Curators Megan Swan and Amy Liz Harrison dish on the nostalgic pull of ice cream, why alcohol can act like “liquid dessert” and how to find a saner sweet spot without losing the fun. From church-basement trail mix to daiquiri ice cult followings, this one’s a...

In this fiery debut of  Hot Takes , Alysse Bryson, Tamar Routly (AKA T-Boog), and new co-host Lane Kennedy unpack SNL’s controversial “Non-Non-Alcoholic Beer” sketch. Was it harmless satire or tone-deaf comedy at the expense of sober folks? The trio digs into stigma, humor, and timing — with personal stories, laughter, and a few very real emotions along the way.  Takeaways:  Why the SNL sketch spa...

The Curator crew dives into Netflix’s new Charlie Sheen documentary with zero-proof sass and sober clarity: from the infamous “winning” tour and media exploitation to codependency, father-son dynamics and the surprising Karate Kid near-miss — all through the lens of recovery, empathy and accountability.  Takeaways:  “Winning” wasn’t winning — how exploitation and audience appetite fed the spiral. ...

What happens when you swap a six-figure tech career and a dangerous addiction for a backpack, a plane ticket and a sober second chance? Meet Ryan Lee, founder of Capsule Adventures — curated group trips where the drama stays home and the booze stays out. From a meth spiral and a hospital scare to Machu Picchu treks and off-grid connection, Ryan shares how he vets travelers (no “one beer after the...

Recovery meets pop culture with Alysse & T-Boog’s Top 5 Buzz-Free Headlines: a recovery-lens look at The Bear , a Sober October Gift Guide you’ll actually want, 72 hours at Bethpage Black with Soba Golf, our Fake Sponsor of the Week (🧴 People Pleaser Repellent™), Sober Celeb shoutout to Questlove, and the Breaking Weird legend: Twiggy the water-skiing squirrel. Plus: a stopwatch sprint throug...

🎬 This Just In – Broadcasting from the land of the Goonies in Astoria, OR!   This week’s sober pop culture round-up includes:  ✨ 3 Big Stories:  SoberScopes kick off Sober October 🌌  Ripple’s plant-based vapes 🌿  Alcohol-free perfumes 💐  ⚡ 2 Quick Hits:  DIY Zero-Proof Mocktail: The Wednesday 🍸  2025 Sober October Gift Guide 🎁  🍫 Fake Sponsor of the Week: Trigger Treats Chocolate – “Thera...

In this episode of  The Sober Curator  Podcast, host Alysse Bryson welcomes Chris Marshall (founder of Sans Bar and longtime sobriety advocate) and Anne Skriba (former college basketball player, coach and founder of Clean Play Coaching) from the  Clean Play Podcast . The group dives deep into the intersection of athletics, sobriety and wellness, sharing personal stories and insights about how spor...

Sober lifestyle creator Suzanne Warye joins Alysse and Tamar to dismantle mommy-wine culture, talk perimenopause in recovery and share how getting sober before the pandemic — with three kids — sparked her mission to help moms trade moderation gymnastics for self-trust and community. We cover identity, shame, “Irish goodbyes” and why sober connection is the REAL life hack.     Takeaways : Sobriety...

In this episode, Alysse and T-Boog spill the latest buzz-free headlines without spilling drinks. Here’s what we cover:  🔝 Headlines  Serenity Prayer alternatives for modern recovery link »   Amy Dresner’s raw and funny memoir My Fair Junkie link »   Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough’s generational healing in From Here to the Great Unknown link »   The best addiction recovery podcasts of 2024...

In this episode of The Sober Curator Podcast, host Alysse Bryson chats with filmmaker and former football coach Brent Ogburn, whose journey through sobriety led him to write and direct "Turn Off," a heartfelt and humorous short film inspired by his time in rehab. Brent shares how stepping away from the football field and into creative storytelling became a deeper act of recovery, fatherhood and pu...

Alysse & T-Boog dish on: a Lincoln Lawyer S3 recovery letdown, two mega binge lists (TV + movies), HBO’s opioid exposé, the Top 75 sober IG accounts, Fergie’s resilience, a heels-first world record, and 5 sober events (virtual + IRL).  Brought to you by The Gratitude Gavel™ Links + more: ⁠⁠ https://thesobercurator.com ⁠⁠   In this episode :  TV & Film: Lincoln Lawyer S3 whiffs on recovery...

Alysse Bryson, co-host Tamar Routly, and  The Sober Curator  crew dive into Apple TV+’s "Your Friends & Neighbors" — a glossy, suburban caper that doubles as a case study in dopamine, status, secrets and the kind of “more, more, more” thinking recovery warns us about — through a sober pop-culture lens that’s equal parts smart, spicy and fun.  This episode's contributors: Sarah Al...

This week on  This Just In , your sober newscasters Alysse Bryson and T-Boog turn the mic inward with a lineup that proves  The Sober Curator’s  own channels are overflowing with buzz-free brilliance. From glossaries and crafts to books and booze-free cocktails, we’ve got your sober entertainment needs covered—plus a Mary J. Blige spotlight, a raccoon rescue straight out of TMZ, and five sober eve...

In this episode of  The Sober Curator , host Alysse Bryson sits down with legendary alt-rock singer-songwriter Pete Droge. Pete opens up about his nearly 30-year sober journey, the creative process behind his latest album "Fade Away Blue" and what it’s like to have his music featured in pop culture classics like "Dumb and Dumber" and "Almost Famous." From navigating loss and chronic fatigue to fin...

This week on This Just In, Alysse and T-Boog swap wine o’clock for headline o’clock with the top 5 stories in sober pop culture. From Drew Barrymore’s sober squad and Dax Shepard’s impressive guest list to Gen Z’s sober revolution and a new brain-loving beverage, we’ve got clarity on tap. Plus, Gary Oldman takes the spotlight—28 years sober and still owning the screen. We’ll also highlight the hot...

This week on  The Sober Curator , host Alysse Bryson, co-host Tamar Routly, and guests Dr. Sarah Michaud and Amy Liz Harrison dive into Amazon Prime’s moody adaptation of "We Were Liars" — a YA mystery wrapped in family secrets, generational trauma and Cape Cod privilege. The crew (with a strict “no spoiler” policy!) unpacks themes of addiction, control, family dysfunction and recovery, all throug...

Put down the clickbait and pick up your favorite mocktail—Alysse & T-Boog are back with another round of sober pop culture news. This week’s top stories include: 1. Shuffle: Pulling back the curtain on the addiction treatment industry 2. Adam Sandler returns in Happy Gilmore 2 (booze bottles hidden everywhere 👀) 3. 18 top sober musicians for your next playlist 4. Alcohol-free perfumes you’ll...

Host Alysse Bryson and contributor Alexandra Nyman sit down with acclaimed theater director, playwright, and executive director of the Recovery Arts Project, Sean Daniels. Together, they dive into the power of storytelling in addiction recovery, discuss how pop culture shapes public perceptions around sobriety, and explore Sean’s celebrated play,  The White Chip . You’ll hear why “showing, not tel...

Breaking news from the land of lime wedges and mocktails—it’s THIS JUST IN, serving headlines straight up, no chaser! This week, Alysse and T-Boog are coming at you with sober scoops hotter than a jalapeño mocktail: Top 5 Buzz-Free Headlines 1. Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode’s Inspiring Journey to Sobriety Since 1996 2. Füm Essential Oil Aromatherapy Inhaler Review 3. 15-Year-Old Jonas Conner Writes H...

Welcome to the debut episode of the Menoposse Ballers, the newest segment from  The Sober Curator  where midlife meets mischief — no apologies for the hot flashes, mood swings or hilarity! Host Alysse Bryson is joined by co-host Tamar Routly, wellness coach Megan Swan, and snack guru Amy Liz Harrison as they dive into the intersection of sobriety and menopause with honesty, humor and “balls up” en...

Welcome to another episode of  The Sober Curator ! This week’s “This Just In” (TJI) segment is bringing you the hottest sober headlines, quirky pop culture moments, and a rundown of the best upcoming alcohol-free events. In This Episode: Adam Sandler’s Latest Antics: Happy Gilmore 2 is here, and apparently, he’s hiding booze in all the wrong places. The sequel is now Netflix’s biggest blockbuster,...

In this episode of The Sober Curator, host Alysse Bryson and contributor Justin Lamb sit down with Tate Huffard, founder and CEO of Best Day Brewing. Tate shares his personal journey from East Coast finance to West Coast wellness, the inspiration behind building a tasty, craft non-alcoholic beer company, and how Best Day is brewing up a new narrative for sober, social living. Whether you're a dedi...

Welcome to  THIS JUST IN  — your sober spin on the week’s trending headlines, celeb moments, and coast-to-coast sober events. It’s like  The View  got sober… and finally stopped talking over each other. 😉 💥 This week, Alysse Bryson and T-Boog serve up: ⛅️  TOP 5 BUZZ-FREE HEADLINES • 💨  Ripple Vapes : Plant-based puff power or just glittery nonsense? • ⛳️  Happy Gilmore 2 : Sandler’s back—and...

Hosts Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly are joined on this episode of  The Sober Curator  by Dr. Sarah Michaud, Megan Swan, and Amy Liz Harrison to deep-dive (and spoil) Amazon Prime’s “The Better Sister.” Packed with unfiltered opinions, passionate TV fandom, and expert takes on codependency, sisterhood, and substance use representation in the media, the crew unpacks family dysfunction and recovery...

Welcome to another headline-packed episode of The Sober Curator! Your favorite hosts, Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly, are back with a Buzz-Free Bulletin you can’t miss. This week, we interrupt your regularly scheduled Dry July to bring you “TJI – It’s like TMZ, but make it sober.” In This Episode: The Top Five Sober News Stories 📰 Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” goes viral—and sparks a sober inter...