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That Sober Guy Podcast
by Shane Ramer
Shane Ramer is the founder and host of That Sober Guy Podcast, a culture and performance platform examining what happens when high-performing men remove alcohol and reclaim clarity, focus, and leverage. Since launching the show in 2014, Shane has reached millions of listeners across 100+ countries by challenging conventional narratives around masculinity, success, and sobriety. His work sits at the intersection of identity, discipline, and modern performance. Shane works privately with executives, founders, athletes, and creatives who are no longer interested in numbing high performance with low-level coping tools. His approach reframes sobriety not as healing, but as optimization, removing friction so men can operate with precision in business, health, and leadership. He is also the creator of the Sober Male Index, a performance-focused data project tracking how sobriety impacts focus, productivity, income, and social dynamics in men. Shane is a husband of 20 years, a father o
Episodes
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You Can't Follow Jesus and Stay the Same
Everybody wants a better life. But are you actually willing to change? We live in a world obsessed with self-improvement, optimization, and the next big thing promising to make your life better. More apps, more advice, more influencers selling you the perfect morning routine. But here's the...
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My Man Brain Doesn't Trust God
What if you don’t need to have everything figured out? We live in a culture obsessed with optimization, planning and control. We track everything, analyze everything and want to know exactly how things are going to turn out. But faith doesn’t always work that way. In this episode, Shane digs into...
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I Tried Everything Except Jesus
What if the thing you’ve been searching for isn’t another drink, another high, more success, or even a better version of yourself? This week, we’re talking about what happens when the things we use to escape, cope or prove ourselves stop delivering what we thought they would. After a night at The...
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Athletic Brewing is Changing the Game | Why NFL Quarterbacks Are Betting on Non-Alcoholic Beer, Performance & a New Drinking Culture
Athletic Brewing Is Changing the Game. What happens when NFL quarterbacks stop just drinking the beer and start owning the company? Dak Prescott and Drake Maye recently became athlete-owners of Athletic Brewing, one of the biggest names in the non-alcoholic beer movement. And their involvement...
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What the Hell Are We Supposed to Believe? 9/11, $2.3 Trillion, Tony Romo, Trump & 13 Years Sober
25 years after 9/11, we’re still living in the world it created. Security. Surveillance. War. Media. Technology. Fear. Freedom. September 11 changed America in ways most of us never could have imagined. And now, 25 years later, it’s worth asking: Did we actually learn anything? We’ll also get…
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We're All Full of $h!t | Tiger Woods, Bill Simmons, Mark Ruffalo & the Beautiful Art of Explaining Away Bad Decisions
We’re all full of shit. Tiger Woods, Bill Simmons, Mark Ruffalo — three completely different stories, but somehow the same theme: everybody’s got an explanation. Tiger crashes his car. Bill gets caught up in a sports betting mess. Mark Ruffalo finds himself in the middle of a $111 billion media...
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HEART ATTACK. ANGELS. GOD. CALIFORNIA | Sonny Mayo on Surviving, Starting Over & What Actually Matters
Sonny Mayo has spent decades living the life most musicians only dream about. A veteran guitarist and longtime fixture in the heavy music world, Sonny has performed and recorded with bands including Snot, Sevendust, Hed PE, Amen, and the Exies, building a career around loud music, relentless...
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We LOVE A Train Wreck | Jed York, Deshaun Watson, Katey Sagal & Why America Is Fighting Canada
Why are we so obsessed with watching other people fail? This week, Shane dives into the bizarre arrest of 49ers CEO Jed York, Deshaun Watson getting booed by Cleveland fans, Katey Sagal celebrating 40 years of sobriety, Trump’s IndyCar spectacle in Washington, D.C., and the latest U.S.-Canada...
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We Have Officially Lost the Plot | UFC Controversy, NFL Drama, Baseball's Fourth Out & Politics
UFC controversy, Jayden Daniels and the great LSU jersey-number debate, baseball somehow discovering a fourth out, and the latest circus that is American politics. In this episode, Shane Ramer takes a sarcastic look at the strange world we're living in, and asks why we've become so obsessed with...
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Brad Pitt Is Drinking Again... And Apparently We Give a $h!T | Celebrity Sobriety, Social Media Scams & Why Everyone Needs to Get Off the Internet
In this episode, Shane takes a sarcastic look at Brad’s decision to drink after seven years sober, the obsession with celebrity recovery, and why we seem to care more about what famous people are doing than what’s happening in our own lives. Then we go down the social media rabbit hole, Facebook...
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Nobody Wants the Truth Anymore: We Want Better Excuses.
In this episode, Shane takes a look at modern culture and asks why we're surrounded by more information, more convenience, and more self-improvement content than ever... yet so many people still feel stuck. From social media "experts" and AI to dopamine, distraction, and the comfort economy, we...
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The In-N-Out Shooting: What Would You Do?
In this episode, Shane explores what this recent tragedy reveals about modern culture, from bystander behavior and situational awareness to the importance of being prepared, staying calm under pressure, and living with a clear mind. Why do so many people reach for their phones before helping?…
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We're More Connected Than Ever - So Why Is Everyone Miserable?
Everything is faster. Everything is easier. So why does it feel like everyone is more anxious, distracted, and exhausted than ever? This week, Shane takes a look at modern culture through the lens of performance, sobriety, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. From AI coworkers and wellness gadgets to...
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The Truth About Mom Wine Culture | Elisa Saunders
What happens when you stop believing that alcohol is a requirement for connection, celebration, or success? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with Elisa Saunders, recovery advocate, business leader, and former educator, for an honest conversation about women's drinking...
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Everyone's Exhausted... But Nobody Changes Anything
Everyone says they're exhausted. Burned out. Overwhelmed. Stressed. But what if the problem isn't that we're doing too much... What if we're doing too much of the wrong things? Somewhere along the way, we've started wearing exhaustion like a badge of honor while wondering why we never feel our...
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Why Comfort Is Keeping You Stuck | Trent Williamson
What happens when you remove alcohol and start pushing yourself physically? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with fitness coach, host of the Discomfort Required Podcast, and longtime friend Trent Williamson for a conversation about discipline, fitness, mindset, and the...
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Nobody Actually Wants to Quit Drinking
Here's a controversial thought... Maybe nobody actually wants to quit drinking. What people really want is better sleep, more energy, less anxiety, stronger relationships, sharper focus, and a life they can be proud of. In this solo episode, Shane challenges the way we think about alcohol…
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Dustin Poirier Arrested, Cigarettes, and the Disease Called Addiction
When UFC legend Dustin Poirier was arrested for public intoxication at an airport on Father's Day, the reaction was immediate: "He has a disease." But what exactly does that mean? In this solo episode, Shane dives into one of the most controversial conversations in recovery: the disease model of...
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Why More People Are Questioning Alcohol Than Ever Before | Paul Churchill from Recovery Elevator
What has changed about recovery, sobriety, and alcohol over the last decade? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer sits down with Paul Churchill, founder and host of the Recovery Elevator Podcast, for a conversation that has been more than ten years in the making. Shane and Paul...
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Why So Many Successful Men Feel Lost | Brandon Siler
What happens when the dream you've spent your entire life chasing comes to an end? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with former NFL linebacker Brandon Siler to discuss identity, purpose, leadership, mental health, and life after professional sports. Brandon shares his...
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Ozempic, AI Girlfriends, and the Death of Happy Hour
Something strange is happening. People are drinking less alcohol. Not because they joined a recovery program. Not because they found religion. Not because they suddenly became health gurus. Instead, they’re taking Ozempic, talking to AI companions, binge-watching Netflix, ordering DoorDash, and...
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I Was Sober for 11 Years... Then I Went Back | Matt Farnsworth
What happens when someone stays sober for 11 years... and still ends up relapsing? In this powerful episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with keynote speaker, bestselling author, filmmaker, and recovery coach Matt Farnsworth to discuss the hard truths about sobriety, relapse,...
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Personal Responsibility vs. Addiction: What Actually Works? | Dr. Tyler Evans
Is addiction really a disease? Or does personal responsibility play a bigger role in recovery than most people realize? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with Dr. Tyler Evans, addiction medicine physician, public health leader, and CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, for a...
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What If “Alcoholic” Is the Wrong Identity?
What if alcohol was never really the problem? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer dives into identity, addiction, purpose, and why he no longer identifies as an “alcoholic.” From recovery culture and the disease model of addiction to faith, connection, masculinity, and personal...
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Everything Is ‘Self-Care’ - Except Quitting Drinking
Everything Is ‘Self-Care’… Except Quitting Drinking? Everywhere you look, it’s “protect your peace,” “prioritize your mental health,” and “build better habits.” But somehow… drinking still gets a free pass. In this episode, we take a fun, honest look at the irony of modern self-care culture…
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Things That Used to Sound Fun… Until You Quit Drinking
Remember when staying out late, bar hopping, and “just one drink” sounded like a great idea? Yeah… not so much anymore. In this episode, we’re keeping things light, fun, and real as we talk about the things that used to feel exciting while drinking, but now just sound exhausting. From late-night...
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The Real Reason You Can’t Quit Drinking
Most men think they can’t quit drinking because they lack willpower. They tell themselves they need more discipline, more motivation, or to just try harder next time. But that’s not the real problem. In this episode, I break down the truth most men never hear: drinking isn’t random, it’s...
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How to Quit Drinking for 30 Days (Step-by-Step Plan)
Thinking about quitting drinking for 30 days but not sure where to start? In this episode, I break down a simple, practical step-by-step plan to help men go alcohol-free for 30 days without white-knuckling it or relying on willpower alone. This isn't about perfection — it's about discipline,...
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How Do I Stay Sober Without Feeling Like I'm Missing Out?
When you quit drinking, one of the biggest fears is this: Am I going to miss out on all the fun? In this episode, I talk honestly about the fear of missing out, and why sobriety doesn’t make life boring… it makes life better. I share how alcohol culture sells us the idea that drinking equals fun,...
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How Do I Deal With Cravings and Triggers?
Let me paint you a picture. You walk into the grocery store for a normal errand… and suddenly the beer aisle lights up like a Christmas tree. You weren’t planning on drinking. You weren’t even thirsty. But out of nowhere, the craving hits. If you’ve ever found yourself negotiating with your own...
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How Do I Deal With Stress Without a Drink?
Stress was one of my biggest drinking excuses. Rough day at work? I deserved a beer. Bills piling up? Couple drinks would “take the edge off.” Kids bouncing off the walls? Let’s drink about it. But here’s the truth I had to learn the hard way: alcohol never removed stress, it just delayed it. In...
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How Do I Stay Social and Have Fun Without Alcohol?
One of the biggest fears men have when they think about quitting drinking is this: What happens to my social life? In this episode, Shane dives into Chapter 3 of his book Sober Guy, How Do I: Real Answers for Men Who Want to Quit Drinking, Lead Strong, and Win at Life and answers one of the most...
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The Sober Plateau: What To Do When Nothing Is Moving (And You’re Not Dead, Just Bored)
Ever feel like sobriety, and life just… stalls out? You’re not drinking. You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. But nothing feels like it’s moving. In this episode, Shane talks about the sober plateau, that strange season where the chaos is gone, life is stable, but you start wondering… is…
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Stop Chasing Motivation. Do the Reps Instead.
Your life doesn’t change in big moments. It changes in reps. In this episode, Shane Ramer breaks down why breakthroughs are overrated, and why discipline, consistency, and daily action are what actually build authority, confidence, and sobriety. From a random airport encounter in Denver on his…
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California’s Great Dope Scam — When “Drug Prevention Funds” Buy Activism
California voters were promised $370 million in cannabis tax revenue for drug prevention and youth treatment through Prop 64. So why are tens, even hundreds of millions flowing through activist nonprofits and voter registration efforts instead? In this episode, we break down what Prop 64…
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Why Successful Men Quietly Stop Going to Bars
Gentlemen… what if the bar isn’t just a place to “blow off steam”… but a system designed to keep you from leveling up? In this episode, we break down a controversial idea: bars aren’t evil, but they are efficient. Efficient at sedating ambition. Efficient at normalizing mediocrity. Efficient at...
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From Chaos to Craft: Tattoo Artist Jeff Crabtree on Sobriety & Creativity
Tattoo culture has always been wrapped in rebellion, late nights, and heavy drinking, but what happens when an artist decides to create without numbing? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer sits down with renowned tattoo artist Jeff Crabtree to talk about art, identity,...
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What Happens When Sobriety Becomes a National Conversation?
What happens when sobriety becomes a cultural priority, not just a personal choice? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we break down the Great American Recovery Plan and explore what it could mean if America truly shifted toward treatment over punishment, real recovery infrastructure, and...
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Why Reality TV Needs Drunk Men
Reality TV isn’t just entertainment, it’s a mirror. And what it keeps reflecting back is worth questioning. In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane breaks down why reality TV consistently centers alcohol-fueled chaos, reckless masculinity, and emotionally unregulated men—and what that…
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Alcohol Sales Are Dropping. Here’s What That Really Means
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...
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Dry January Is the Only Month We’re Honest About Drinking
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...
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Don’t Drink for Breakfast? Why Health Advice Still Protects Alcohol
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...
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How Sobriety Compresses Social Circles and Increases Leverage
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...
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Why Alcohol Is Nothing More Than a Performance Tax
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...
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End of Year Message: Gratitude, Growth & Going Alcohol-Free Through the Holidays
Check out Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE Join “The Victory Circle”, our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout AMPLIFY Sober Voices Event - https://amplify.soberliferocks.com/ Tired of Drinking? Try Our 30 Day Quit...
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Getting Unhooked with Jason Coombs
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…
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AMPLIFY Your Voice: Going Sober Out Loud with Margy Schaller & Laura Nelson
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...
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Sober and Bored? How To Beat Boredom and Stay Alcohol-Free
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...
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Sober Guy, How Do I Survive the Holidays Without Losing My Mind (or My Sobriety)?
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…
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Covet the Comeback: How Christos Garkinos Turned Consistency Into Redemption
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Shane Ramer is the founder and host of That Sober Guy Podcast, a culture and performance platform examining what happens when high-performing men remove alcohol and reclaim clarity, focus, and leverage. Since launching the show in 2014, Shane has reached millions of listeners across 100+ countries by challenging conventional narratives around masculinity, success, and sobriety. His work sits at the intersection of identity, discipline, and modern performance. Shane works privately with executives, founders, athletes, and creatives who are no longer interested in numbing high performance with low-level coping tools. His approach reframes sobriety not as healing, but as optimization, removing friction so men can operate with precision in business, health, and leadership. He is also the creator of the Sober Male Index, a performance-focused data project tracking how sobriety impacts focus, productivity, income, and social dynamics in men. Shane is a husband of 20 years, a father o
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