Episode 1: Introducing the Wisconsin Sober Podcast

Wisconsin Sober introduces the voices behind the podcast and the personal stories that sparked it. From growing up in a culture where alcohol is everywhere to questioning its deeper impact, the team reflects on their own experiences and what they’ve learned through conversations with experts, locals, and those navigating sobriety.Blending humor, honesty, and hard truths, this episode explores Wisconsin’s deep-rooted drinking culture, its normalization, its consequences, and the moments that make people stop and ask why. It’s not about judgment, it’s about understanding, curiosity, and opening the door to change.Hosts: Brent Hanifl, William Stobb, and Paige GeiserTheme Song: Sober in October - by Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball - https://gregghallmusic.comYou’re listening to Wisconsin Sober, the podcast that explores Wisconsin’s complicated relationship with alcohol. Through digging into the state’s history, culture, and the lasting effects of drinking, this podcast seeks to understand—rather than demonize—alcohol’s role in Wisconsin life, while exploring what meaningful change could look like.