That Sober Guy Podcast

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , Shane Ramer looks past the headlines and into what falling beer and alcohol sales actually signal about culture, stress, health, and how people are coping right now. This isn’t about shaming drinkers or celebrating bankruptcy filings. It’s about asking better questions. Why are legacy beer brands struggling? Why are younger consumers quietly opting out?...

Every January, the same thing happens. Millions of people quietly stop drinking… Celebrities post their “reset” routines… Brands suddenly talk about “mindful consumption”… And then February hits, and we all pretend none of it mattered. In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , we break down the cultural hypocrisy around alcohol and why Dry January has become the only socially acceptable time to...

Dr. Oz recently said, “Don’t drink for breakfast,” while outlining the new food pyramid and it got Shane  thinking: why is alcohol still treated like the one socially acceptable drug? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , Shane dissects the culture of “moderate drinking” and why society celebrates clarity only after chaos. From brunch cocktails to business happy hours, alcohol is everywhere,...

Sobriety doesn’t just change your habits. It changes your social surface area and that’s where most men get uncomfortable. In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast (the number one sober podcast since 2014), we break down a hard truth most people won’t say out loud: when you stop drinking, your social circle often gets smaller, but your leverage gets bigger. This isn’t about isolation. It’s about...

Alcohol isn’t a reward. It’s not a release. It’s a performance tax and in this episode, we prove it. On this week’s That Sober Guy Podcast (the number one sober podcast since 2014), we break down how even “moderate” drinking quietly drains focus, fragments sleep, dulls urgency, and taxes next-day execution. Drawing from real-world patterns and insights from the Sober Male Index , this episode expo...

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In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , Shane sits down with friend Jason Coombs, a guy who’s been in the recovery trenches long enough to tell it like it is, and still hold a huge smile of gratitude. Jason is the Founder and President of Brick House Recovery , a nationwide network of outpatient treatmen t centers helping people (and families) navigate substance abuse and mental health with pe...

In Episode 566, we sit down with two new powerhouses in the sober movement, Margy Schaller & Laura Nelson from Sober Life Rocks to talk about owning your voice, breaking the stigma, and why 2026 is the year sober folks step into the spotlight loud and proud. Together, Margy and Laura are on a mission: make sober choices normal, celebrated, and loud enough to shake the walls of the Orlando Conventi...

Boredom used to be that thing you tried to avoid with a barstool and a bourbon. Now that you’re sober(ish…or working on it), boredom hits different. It’s quieter, sneakier, and honestly, kind of uncomfortable. In this week’s episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , Shane breaks down one of the biggest early sobriety traps straight from Chapter 4 of his new book Sober Guy, How Do I — how to handle bored...

The holidays are here, the season of joy, family gatherings, food comas, and pretending everything isn't silently driving you insane. It’s also the time when people keep offering you alcohol even after you’ve said your not drinking. In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , we dive into one of the biggest challenges for men in recovery: staying sober, calm, and grounded during holiday stress and...

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Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still melt down, and yes — sometimes it can be awkward being the only one at the party who's not drinking. That's where "Sober Guy… How Do I" comes in. Each short, no-BS episode dives into the real questions guys ask once the bottle's gone and life gets real again. Questions like: Sobe...

️ Sober Guy, How Do I... A new series from That Sober Guy Podcast Life doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you quit drinking. The bills still come in, the kids still have melt downs, and yes sometimes you wake up to a flat tire… again… and start questioning your luck, your patience, and your entire neighborhood construction crew. That's where "Sober Guy, How Do I" comes in. Eac...

We're living in the age of the Reset. Klaus Schwabb calls it the "Great Reset". But were not talking about Klaus Schwabb or his quote that you will "own nothing and like it". Although some of the following are great things to try, we're also not talking about a reset by cold plunges, breathwork, ice baths. red light therapy or gratitude journaling, either. We're talking about t...

Apparently, choosing not to drink now makes you controversial. In this episode, Shane dives into the cultural weirdness around sobriety — why quitting alcohol freaks people out more than drinking too much, how clear-headed men are suddenly being called "radical," and what this says about masculinity, culture, and freedom in 2025. From The Guardian's recent article "Mocktails for MAG...

Today on That Sober Guy Podcast, we're joined by a legend in the speaking and performance world, Joel Bauer. This dude has trained some of the most elite speakers, presenters, and marketers on the planet to monetize their life experience and create real influence, both on and offline. If you've ever seen someone captivate a room and thought, "How the hell do they do that?" - there's a go...

Are men drinking themselves out of masculinity? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , we break down how alcohol quietly strips away the very things men pride themselves on - strength, drive, sex drive, and mental toughness. From the "beer belly badge of surrender" to the not-so-funny reality of whiskey D, we'll dive into the science and the everyday impact booze has on your body, b...

Every touchdown, home run, and knockout seems to come with a side of beer, or at least a commercial for it. From Budweiser's billion-dollar deal with the NFL, to tequila pouring all over UFC fight nights, to beer practically funding baseball stadiums, alcohol and sports have become inseparable. But should they be? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , Shane takes a look at alcohol advertisin...

This week on That Sober Guy Podcast , we're sitting down with Corey Warren, a guy who proves that sobriety doesn't have to be boring and that vulnerability is actually a superpower. Corey's not out here spitting drug facts or throwing scare tactics at people. Instead, he shares his own messy, real-life journey while breaking down the very real dangers of alcohol, drugs, vaping, and pills. But it d...

We've all been there, head pounding, stomach churning, swearing "never again", only to do it all over again the next weekend. So why do we keep falling for the same hangover trap? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , we peel back the curtain on the big lie of hangovers: why we minimize the pain, laugh it off, and even turn it into a cultural joke instead of seeing it for what it r...

Sobriety isn't just about putting down the bottle, it's about picking up a bigger purpose. In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast , Shane shares why your story matters, how to break through the "now what?" moment after quitting, and how to use your clarity as a launch pad for creativity, business, and leadership. We'll dive into: Why sober voices matter in breaking stigma and giving h...

This week on That Sober Guy Podcast , the #1 sober podcast for men since 2014 - Shane sits down with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coach and Super Bowl Champion Britt Reid, son of legendary head coach Andy Reid. Britt opens up about his journey through some of life's darkest valleys: the devastating car accident just days before the Super Bowl that nearly claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl, his...

We've all said it — "I'll just have one." Then one turns into three, and suddenly you're at Taco Bell at 1 AM ordering 6 bean burritos with no onion and something that may or may not still be legal. In this episode, we break down the myth of moderation and why "just one drink" is never just one for so many of us. We'll explore the brain science behind cravings, how alcohol lowers your ability to s...

You've heard it a million times: "Drink Responsibly." But what if I told you that's just a well-polished PR stunt from the same industry that's actively lobbying against your health? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Big Booze's billion-dollar playbook, and how the alcohol industry uses the warm-and-fuzzy "responsible drinking" slogan to distract from the shady stuff they're doing behin...