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That Sober Guy Podcast
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…
Episodes
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What If You Already Have Enough?
More money. More success. A bigger house. A better job. The next big thing. We're constantly chasing something, convinced that once we finally get there, we'll…
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The World Has Lost Its Mind. You Don't Have To.
Everybody's offended. Everybody's exhausted. Everybody's got an opinion. And apparently, everybody's an expert. We're living in a world addicted to outrage…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
That Sober Guy PodcastHEART 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
That Sober Guy PodcastThe 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…
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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…
That Sober Guy PodcastWhy 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…
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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…
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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…
That Sober Guy PodcastWhy 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…
That Sober Guy PodcastWhy 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…
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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…
That Sober Guy PodcastI 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…
That Sober Guy PodcastPersonal 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
That Sober Guy PodcastGetting 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…
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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…
That Sober Guy PodcastSober 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…
That Sober Guy PodcastSober 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…
That Sober Guy PodcastCovet the Comeback: How Christos Garkinos Turned Consistency Into Redemption
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That Sober Guy PodcastSober Guy, How Do I Connect with God (When I'm Not Even Sure He's Listening)?
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That Sober Guy PodcastSober Guy, How Do I Stay Cool When Everyone's Drinking But Me?
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…
That Sober Guy PodcastSober Guy, How Do I Stay Calm When Life Keeps Popping My Tires?
️ 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…
That Sober Guy PodcastReset Culture: Why So Many High-Achievers Quit Alcohol
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…
That Sober Guy PodcastThe Sobriety Backlash: Why Sober Men Are Being Labeled 'Extreme'
Apparently, choosing not to drink now makes you controversial. In this episode, Shane dives into the cultural weirdness around sobriety — why quitting alcohol…
That Sober Guy PodcastHow to Turn Your Addictive Edge Into a Superpower with Joel Bauer
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…
That Sober Guy PodcastAre Men Drinking Themselves Out of Masculinity?
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…
That Sober Guy PodcastShould Alcohol Ads Be Banned from Sports?
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…