That Sober Guy Podcast

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 staying home.

In this solo episode, Shane dives into one of the biggest cultural shifts happening right now. What if alcohol isn't di...

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, identity, and what it actually takes to build a life worth staying sober for.

Matt shares his incredible story of achieving more than a decade o...

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 thought provoking conversation about addiction, recovery, personal responsibility, and the systems that influence our health and behavior.

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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 responsibility, this is an honest and controversial conversation about what real freedom actually looks like.

If you’ve...

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, where we track our sleep, invest in routines, and talk about mental health...

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 chaos to hangovers that ruined entire weekends, we’re looking at how your definition of fun changes when yo...

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 functional. It’s solving something. Stress, pressure, boredom, loneliness, or the need to escape. And when you tr...

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, clarity, and building momentum.

You'll learn:

• Why most men fail to quit drinking
• The biggest mistake guys make in the first week<...

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, why that belief is so hard to shake, and the mindset shifts that helped me realize I wasn’t missing out, I was leve...

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 brain - 
"Maybe just one."
"No, don’t do it."
"Come on, you deserve it."

-  then you kno...

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 this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, I break down practical, real-life ways to handle stress without reac...

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 common questions guys ask when they start getting sober: How do I stay social without alcohol?

You’ll learn practical strategies for...

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 this it?

The truth is, a lot of men hit this phase in sobriety. The excitement fades, the “...

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 way to speak at Amplify Sober Voices and Podfest Expo… to recording early podcast episodes in a Chevy S-10 with no audience ...

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 promised… where the money is actually going… and why many critics say “drug prevention” has turned into a political slus...

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 keeping men distracted from building legacies in business, family, health, and leadership.

We unpack:

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, discipline, and the uncomfortable truths no one wants to admit about creativity and alcohol.

Jeff opens up about his journey through addiction, ta...

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 accountability with support.

This conversation goes beyond politics and into culture, identity, performance, and leadership, especially f...

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 says about our culture’s relationship with leadership, performance, and sobriety.

From dating shows and house-based ...