Welcome to another episode of The Sober Curator! This week’s “This Just In” (TJI) segment is bringing you the hottest sober headlines, quirky pop culture moments, and a rundown of the best upcoming alcohol-free events.
In This Episode:
- Adam Sandler’s Latest Antics:
Happy Gilmore 2 is here, and apparently, he’s hiding booze in all the wrong places. The sequel is now Netflix’s biggest blockbuster, even knocking Titanic from its streaming throne. - Eminem Stans Spill the Tea:
Dive into “Stans,” a new documentary featuring ride-or-die Eminem fans—rap skills, sobering journeys, and mental health all collide in this fandom-fueled love letter. - Party Drug Goes Nuclear:
“20 Witch Land” takes addiction fiction to a radioactive level. It’s sci-fi, it’s weird, and yes—people are chasing highs from nuclear waste. It’s satire, it’s a cautionary tale, and it’s got us talking. - SoberPlatz at Music Fest:
The biggest free music festival in America has a new sober zone: Sober Platts. Swap booze for coffee, good vibes, and live tunes—no hangovers, just harmony. - Pink Cloud Coffee:
Meet your new favorite morning ritual—caffeine therapy with an Instagrammable edge. Pink Cloud Coffee proves clarity can come in a cup, not a cocktail.
Celebrity Sober Sip Spotlight
- Elton John’s 35 Years Sober: Sir Elton John celebrates 35 years without a drink—outlasting even some of his most fabulous wigs. A true icon of recovery (and feathered capes).
Top 5 Sober Events Coming Up
- The Fam X Third Place Bar (NYC, Aug 14):
A panel, a party, a playlist—discussing sobriety and mental health in music. - Sober Sisters DIY Workshops (Rock Hill, SC, Aug 17):
Craft your way to serenity. Glitter optional, bad puns mandatory. - The Sober Show Comedy (LA, Aug 17):
Proof that sober people are hilarious. No drunk heckler energy here! - The Future of Alternative Beverages (St. Paul, Aug 21):
Sip the latest in ABV-free drinks. Bonus: Appearance from curator Ashley Sunderland! - DIY Charm Bracelet Pop-Up (Tacoma, Aug 23):Build a bracelet and an afternoon to remember.
For the full list of sober events nationwide, check out The Sober Curator’s event calendar round-up online!
Fake Sponsor of the Week:
Dry Fly Airlines – “We’ll get you high above sea level.” (Not a real airline, but it should be.)
Final Thoughts:
Remember, getting sober is important—staying sober matters even more. Keep it smart, keep it funny, and for the love of mocktails, keep it sober!
Thank you for listening to The Sober Curator’s THIS JUST IN!
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