BONUS BUZZ: Dad Jokes and Real (Sober) Talk with Jason Mayo and Stephen Kimball

Happy Father's Day from The Sober Curator! In this bonus episode, guest host Jason Mayo teams up with veteran sober dad Stephen Kimball for a laughter-filled, brutally honest conversation on parenting, recovery, and embracing the ultimate flex: showing up for your kids (and yourself) alcohol free. From dad jokes to tough talks about presence, trust, and the challenges facing today’s kids, this special drops wisdom, empathy, and a pile of cringy humor — just in time for your sober celebration. 

Timestamps: 

[00:00] – Micro-celebrity dads and being “Instagram famous” 

[01:22] – What it means to be a present, sober father 

[03:05] – Flexes (and fails) of parenting teens 

[06:14] – Meet the Sober Dad Crew Podcast 

[09:13] – Can you be a good parent in active addiction? 

[11:00] – Regret vs. grace: how recovery shifts fatherhood 

[13:50] – Intentionality, co-parenting, and recovering together 

[14:50] – Parenting “styles,” consent talks, and the power of humor 

[16:22] – If your kids described you, what would they say? 

[19:24] – Navigating approval, tough feedback, and Brené Brown wisdom 

[21:30] – Blended family bumps & hilarious insults 

[24:01] – Projecting your experiences and facing kids’ challenges 

[26:27] – Dad joke throwdown: birthday editions 

[29:42] – The world our kids inherit: building empathy, hope, & resilience 

[33:24] – Favorite Father’s Day traditions & what really matters 

[39:37] – Message of hope for struggling dads and the power of presence 

[44:58] – Rapid-fire dad jokes  

Resources & Links: 

-Sober Dad Crew: Podcast, Website, Instagram,  

-Jason's website: Sober Not Subtle 

-LinkedIn: Jason Mayo and Stephen Kimball 

-The Sober Curator: Male-Hosted Sober Podcasts, "Sober Dad" Book Review, Sober Dads Gift Guide 

-Alcohol + Substance Use Disorder Guide 

-Recovery Nonprofit Resource Guide 

-LBGTQ+ Recovery Resource Guide 

Connect with Us: 

-Website: www.thesobercurator.com  

-Facebook: @The Sober Curator 

-Instagram: @thesobercurator 

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