Sober Dad Crew

My guest for episode 19 is Derek Brown. He’s an author, NASM-certified wellness coach, and founder of Positive Damage, Inc., a company dedicated to creating a culture of mindful drinking and making room for everyone at the bar with delicious no- and low-alcohol drinks. We talk about punk rock, supporting our kids’ dreams, and the intersection of mental health and alcohol use disorder. Positive Dam...

My guest this episode is Ken Makimsy Middleton, author of Bamboozled…How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All. And one production note, we recorded this episode on October 15, after a week of violence in the Middle East.  thebamboozledbook.com Support Sober Dad Crew Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY production created by Steph...

My guest for this episode is Art Alexakis, founder, singer, and songwriter for the band Everclear. The band is celebrating its 30th anniversary and just released the excellent album, Live At The Whisky A Go Go. We discuss parenting, music, sobriety, recovery, our love of shoes, and more. EverclearMusic.com Support Sober Dad Crew Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with f...

My guest for this episode is Bob Hartman. Along with his wife, Bob is the founder of Alt Bar, a nonalcoholic experience business and bottle shop based in Rochester, NY. We cover a wide range of topics including discussing mental health and sobriety in your workplace, equitable distribution of household tasks, and how the little things in parenting add up to being the big things. Alt Bar Roc Suppor...

My guest for this episode is Ian Blessing. Along with his wife, Ian is the founder of All The Bitter, an alcohol-free bitters company based in California. We talk about sobriety, parenting, working in an alcohol-focused industry, his business, building recovery through the non-alcoholic beverages community, the invisible ROI of joy, and what even is a bitter.  All The Bitter  Alt Bar Rochester  Wi...

My guest this episode is Chris Allen—@inkproof. Chris is a tattoo artist as well as an artist who paints murals and album covers. He's also done some amazing collaborations with other artists. Chris is a huge fan of the original roots of Hip-Hop and we talked about his love of the music and its influence on him and so much more. www.inkproof.com How Hip Hop Conquered the World Keep on Groovin...

My guest this episode is Laura Cathcart Robbins, author of Stash: My Life in Hiding and the host of the podcast, The Only One in the Room. Her book and story are incredible and I’m thrilled to get the chance to speak with her. We talk about co-parenting, bonus parents and bonus kids, Barbie Dolls, alcohol in the workplace, and more. https://theonlyonepod.com/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/autho...

My guest this episode is Jason LaChance, host of the podcast, Knockin’ Doorz Down. Jason and I talk about parenting, recovery, how to set boundaries, helping your kids by creating guardrails, and even Formula 1 Racing. https://www.kddmediacompany.com/podcast Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY production created by Stephe...

My guest in this episode is Angela Sullivan, executive director of the Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County, New York. And in full disclosure, I am the vice president of the organization’s broad of directors. Alcohol and Drug Council believes that addiction is a treatable disease that has biological, psychological, social, and spiritual components. In addition, the organization is about to...

For Episode 10, I talk to Tawny Lara AKA The Sober Sexpert and author of  Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze. We discuss her book, sober dating and sex, emotional sobriety, our mutual love of Parks and Rec, and more. Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY production created by Stephen...

In this episode, I reflect on the anniversary of my 13 years of sobriety. Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY production created by Stephen Kimball, who writes, records, and produces the podcast. To learn more, please visit soberdadcrew.com. Copyright 2026.

For the first episode of 2023, I speak with sober dad Sam Parlett, owner of Benjamin Peters Men's Clothing in Ithaca, NY. We talk about parenting, sobriety, fashion and men's style, recovery, and why parents should apologize to their kids. https://www.benjaminpeters.com/ Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY produ...

For episode 7 of Sober Dad Crew, I interview my friend Noah Johnson. Noah and I are really just two regular sober dads and we talk about parenting, mental health, sobriety, beards, our mutual love of vinyl records, and how wifi going out on an airplane is way better than so many other complications that could occur. Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober D...

My guest in this Episode is Chris Marshall, the founder Sans Bar—a sober establishment— located in Austin, TX. He established Sans Bar on the belief that everyone deserves a space where they are accepted and seen for who they are. Chris and I talk about a wide range of topics, but at the forefront of everything we discussed is the notion that getting sober is a political act linked to fostering co...

My guest on this episode is singer-songwriter, Dave Hause. Dave has released 5 albums and performs solo as well as with his band The Mermaid. His most recent album, Blood Harmony, came out in 2021 and his music draws from punk, folk, and rock and walks the road that tells the stories of everyday folks trying to find their way in the world. davehause.com Featured Song: Bearing Down Featured Album:...

In this episode, I talk to Emily Davis, lead singer and songwriter for Emily Davis and the Murder Police. We talk about sobriety, mental health, music, and her love of Bad Religion. https://emilydavis.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emilydavismusic/ Why Weren't They Stunned The Only Way Out Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober Dad Crew is an...

In this episode, I talk to Elia Einhorn, the editor of Sober 21, a zine that explores musicians and sobriety. He’s also the host of the Music is Everything Podcast and an active musician, co-founder of 3 DB, and contributor to Pitchfork. We talk about sobriety, fatherhood, music, Chicago, first concerts, and even Michael Jordan.  Sober 21 Music Is Everything Elia Einhorn Instagram Be sure to subsc...

In this episode, I talk to Ben Riker, Director of Policy with Friends of Recovery – New York. We talk about sobriety, parenting, paths to recovery, and the role our economic and political system plays in addiction and recovery. Ben is a father of two, a person in recovery and a passionate advocate for data-driven, evidence-based policy surrounding education, treatment and recovery from Substance U...

Episode 1 of Sober Dad Crew. Check out the premiere episode where I introduce myself. Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share Sober Dad Crew with folks. Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY production created by Stephen Kimball, who writes, records, and produces the podcast. To learn more, please visit soberdadcrew.com. Copyright 2026.