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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 48 MIN

Episode 1: How Two Sober People Ended Up Starting a Podcast

from Too Sober For This : Real Talk on Recovery, Life & Uncomfortable Conversations · host Shell Righini

In the very first episode of Too Sober For This, recovery expert Shell Righini and comedian Iain Anderson introduce themselves, explain how they met in the comments section of a DJ Fat Tony post, and why two sober people decided to start a podcast about life’s chaos.Before this podcast existed, Shell actually interviewed Iain on her recovery podcast We Recover Loudly, and that conversation is where the idea for this show really began.Listen to that episode here : We Recover Loudly Season 3 Ep 9In This Episode• How Shell and Iain first connected online• Shell’s journey through addiction and burnout in hospitality• The moment that led her to recovery• How We Recover Loudly began • Why they decided to start Too Sober For This • What topics the podcast will explore going forwardExpect uncomfortable questions, strong opinions, dark humour, and plenty of laughing at things we probably shouldn’t.Because sometimes, even in sobriety we find … we are definitely too sober for this!NEXT EPISODE QUESTION - GET INVOLVED!!Next week we’re talking about true love.  So we want to hear from you:Does true love actually exist?Send us a DM on Instagram (@toosoberforthispodcast) or WhatsApp +447343057171 with your thoughts and we might feature your opinion in the next episode of Too Sober For This. Connect With Us@toosoberforthispodcastShell Righini - @shell_righini  Iain Anderson - @iainanderson.comedyTraumedy Show - https://iainandersoncomedy.com/Listen to Shell’s podcast We Recover Loudly here on Spotify  This Podcast Is Brought to You By We Recover Loudly MerchBold recovery slogans and wearable reminders that recovery doesn’t have to be quiet.Shop here: www.werecoverloudly.com@werecoverloudlyMastered and edited by Unmuted Studios.  Podcast production, editing, and creative support.www.unmutedstudios.com

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In the very first episode of Too Sober For This, recovery expert Shell Righini and comedian Iain Anderson introduce themselves, explain how they met in the comments section of a DJ Fat Tony post, and why two sober people decided to start a podcast...

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