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Sober Curator Podcast

by Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly · English · Film & TV

Hosted by Alysse Bryson & Tamar Routly, and produced by Podcast Impact Studio, The Sober Curator Podcast brings sober lifestyle, pop culture, & recovery to the mic. Alongside Alysse & Tamar, rotating global contributors join as co-hosts to explore zero-proof drinks, sober travel, quit lit, entertain

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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14 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 2 minNew

Is Weed Addictive? Paulina Pinsky on Marijuana Addiction, Miss Piggy, and the Life Waiting on the Other Side

In the fourth grade, Paulina Pinsky was cast as Miss Piggy on Ice. At eight, she was praying to Elvis before skating competitions. By her twenties, she was smoking weed every day and telling everyone it was medicine. Now she's almost five years sober, writes the Substack newsletters Newly Sober and Process Over Product, and she's our newest Sober Curator contributor, bringing something we haven't covered enough: marijuana addiction. Alysse and Tamar talk with her about Muppets, Graceland, and the rhetoric that kept her high. In this episode: Miss Piggy on Ice, and Alysse's family link to…

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13 Oct 2026 · 57 minNew
BONUS: Why Sober Sports Are Actually Better | BACKSTAGE w/ TSC REPLAY
Golf has the 19th hole. Skiing has après. Every sport comes with a drink attached, and three sober athletes on three continents decided to keep the sport and lose the drink. In this bonus episode, recorded live at BACKSTAGE with The Sober Curator, SOBA Golf founder Corey Davis, Soberski founder Ben Coombes and electric skateboarder Bianca Criaco join Alysse Bryson and co-host Tamar Routly to talk obsession, potential and the rush that beats the buzz. In this episode: - How Corey went from a 30 index to a 3 in four years, and why golf has no finish line - Why Ben quit drinking in the one…
7 Oct 2026 · 42 min
Sober Ski Trips Are Real: Soberski Founder Ben Coombes on Skiing the French Alps Without the Après
Some people look at a mountain and see a party. Ben Coombes used to be one of them: magnums of rosé at lunch, shots on the chairlift, and more near misses than he can count. Then he tried something nobody in a ski resort does. He did a sober season. Now Ben runs Soberski, alcohol-free chalet weeks in Méribel in the French Alps, and he’s our newest Sober Curator contributor. Alysse and Tamar (a snowboarder, it turns out) talk with him about what happens when you keep the mountain and lose the après. In this episode: Ski, work, or drink: pick two. Ben’s seasons driving guests for a luxury…
30 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Gray Area Drinking, Wine Mom Culture, and Why Sober Is the New Trench Coat (with Ruby Williams + Susan Larkin of Sober & Lit)
Sober is having a moment. NA beer is outselling the real thing in some markets, Dry January is an industry, and everyone is saying "gray area drinking" like it's new slang. So we brought in two people who've been in this conversation from opposite ends: Ruby Williams spent 20 years in the wine industry. Susan Larkin spent 20 years at Yale School of Medicine. They met as This Naked Mind coaches, became meditation partners, and now host the Sober & Lit podcast, 140 episodes deep. Same landing spot, two totally different rooms. Alysse and Tamar wanted to know what the collision looked like. In…
23 Sep 2026 · 51 min
TOMONOTOMO: The Sober Bartender Who Moved to Oaxaca and Built a Copper Still
A Toronto mixologist spends years building other people’s nights out. COVID moves her cocktail classes onto Zoom, the kits sell, and she has never been less happy. So she books a one-way ticket to Mexico. Amanda Chen went from Tulum to a 10-day silent meditation retreat on the Oaxacan coast, walked out with no desire to drink, white-knuckled it for two years, and then found her people on a stranger’s patio at her first meeting. Then she did the thing nobody does: she stayed in the world of drinks and built TOMONOTOMO, a non-alcoholic agave spirit distilled by hand on a copper still in Oaxaca…
S2 · E16 · 16 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Presently Bracelets: The Sisters With OCD Who Made Therapy Wearable
You know the exact thing that would help. The phrase, the reframe, the tool your therapist gave you that one time. And in the moment your brain gets loud, it goes blank. Emily and Lindsay Stetzer are sisters. They both live with OCD and anxiety, and during COVID, in matching sweatsuits, they built a company called Presently that puts the reminders from therapy on your wrist, your keys, and your bathroom mirror. Alysse and Amy Liz Harrison met them at OCDCon in Seattle, bought one of everything, and brought them on to talk about why "good vibes only" is the enemy, why everyone has these…
S2 · E12 · 9 Sep 2026 · 40 min
The Mindful Binge: "Running Point," "Your Friends & Neighbors," and "Imperfect Women," Scored Through a Sober Lens
Three shows, three different flavors of "a sober person definitely wrote this" or "definitely did not." A basketball dynasty imploding over fake sobriety. Two women in very good coats who may or may not have killed their best friend. A suburban thief with a cocaine problem next door. Alysse's TV ride or dies are here: Lane Kennedy, Patti Clark (making us global from Portugal), and co-host Tamar Routly. Spoilers for everything, on purpose. Each show gets scored on The Sobees, fulls and halves only, and one panelist tries to file a 4.75 and is denied. In this episode: "Running Point" season…
2 Sep 2026 · 33 min
The Hazards of Podcasting Sober: When Your Mom Hears It Before You Tell Her
You hit publish, and right in the pit of your stomach it lands: someone you have never told is about to hear it anyway. In this house, that feeling has a name. We call it Wednesday. This week Alysse and Tamar take on the hazards of podcasting sober. Sober podcasters do not get the blackout excuse, and "radical honesty" was never supposed to mean unfiltered. Alysse tells the story of the episode her mom should have heard from her first, Tamar tells the story of what her parents said the morning after they read her book, and both of them admit the stories that land at a sober meeting do not…
26 Aug 2026 · 41 min
Recovery Friendly Workplace: Should You Tell Your Boss You're Sober? (And What Happens If Your Job Actually Gets It)
You spend at least 40 hours a week at work. For a lot of people in recovery, that's 40 hours of navigating a culture that doesn't know you exist, or worse, doesn't care. Eliza Zarka is changing that. She runs the National Recovery Friendly Workplace Institute, which certifies employers as recovery friendly, and she took an idea that started at a New Hampshire ski resort and turned it into a national movement with bipartisan federal backing. Alysse and Sober Curator contributor Sarah, a fractional HR consultant in long-term recovery, get into what it actually takes to make a job safe to be…
19 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Quit Lit 2026: Lena Dunham, Anthony Hopkins + Hayden Panettiere, Reviewed by People Who Lived It
A note before you listen: we recorded this episode in late July, several weeks before Hayden Panettiere died on August 16 at the age of 36. We are publishing it as recorded rather than editing her out. Her cause of death has not been released and we are not speculating. We recorded a separate conversation about her death, and it is the episode right before this one. If this is landing hard for you: 988 is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call or text. SAMHSA's National Helpline is 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, 24/7. Three memoirs. Three completely different humans. One question: what…
18 Aug 2026 · 43 min
Hayden Panettiere, Brad Pitt + How We Talk About Recovery | The Sober Curator BONUS
Hayden Panettiere died on Sunday, August 16, at the age of 36. Her cause of death has not been released. Police have said their preliminary investigation found no signs of foul play, and the coroner's office says the cause and manner remain pending further testing. We are not going to speculate past that. In the same seven-day cycle, and completely separately, Brad Pitt told Esquire he is drinking again after seven years sober. Two different stories. One conversation this community keeps getting wrong. Alysse, Tamar and Amy Liz got on the phone within 24 hours and recorded this, because the…
12 Aug 2026 · 41 min
The Story Behind Sabyn Mayfield's "Worthy"
How do you create when inspiration seems gone? Sabyn Mayfield joins Alysse Bryson to chat about retreats, new music, and life changes. This episode dives into the writing process behind his latest song "Worthy", the peace of silent retreats, and unexpected health journeys. It's about finding inspiration in unexpected places. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sabyn discovered new musical inspiration during a silent monastery retreat. Alysse shares creative projects like a zine cassette celebrating sobriety. Facing health challenges can lead to holistic lifestyle changes. GUEST BIO Sabyn Mayfield is a…
S2 · E7 · 5 Aug 2026 · 45 min
Sober Business Owners: How to Succeed Without Alcohol
What's it really like to be a sober business owner? Join Alysse and Tamar as they chat with Preston Peterman about the unique challenges and strengths of sober entrepreneurs. Discover how AI tools streamline business processes and hear real stories about facing fears and finding freedom in sober entrepreneurship. KEY TAKEAWAYS - The influence of sobriety on entrepreneurial success. - AI tools can reduce work time dramatically. - Access to a supportive sober business community. GUEST BIO Preston Peterman is a seasoned consultant and sober entrepreneur who has guided many through scaling…
S2 · E5 · 22 Jul 2026 · 50 min
Tupac, Sobriety, and Football
Are you ready to build something that truly reflects who you are? Monica Madrid shares her incredible journey from losing a record deal to Tupac to creating a women's football media empire. Her story is one of transformation, resilience, and the power of sobriety to fuel true passion and success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sobriety can be a foundation for building your dreams. Gratitude can transform your perspective and life. Embracing your identity leads to personal and professional growth. GUEST BIO MonicaMadrid is the CEO and founder of Football Is Sexy, a women-led football media brand and podcast…
15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
How Films Shape Drinking Culture
Why do so many films glorify binge drinking? In this episode, Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly dive into how media impacts our perceptions of alcohol, aided by insights from Professor Ted Mandell. They explore how movies and TV shows depict alcohol consumption, often glamorizing binge drinking while ignoring the dangers. With a mix of nostalgia, frustration, and hope, the discussion uncovers the powerful but sometimes harmful narratives ingrained in our culture. KEY TAKEAWAYS Films often portray binge drinking as glamorous and without consequence. Media can influence and normalize unhealthy…
8 Jul 2026 · 21 min
Exploring The Sober Curator Community
Can community make sobriety creative and fun? In this episode, Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly share the magic of The Sober Curator community. Discover how creativity thrives when sobriety becomes a lifestyle, with engaging stories from contributors who are transforming their sober journeys into inspiring art and connection. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Sober Curator is a vibrant, creative community for sober living. Finding a supportive community enriches and enlivens the sober lifestyle. Contributors find joy and purpose through storytelling and collaboration. Season 2 Merch - We've got MERCH for…
8 Jul 2026 · 20 min
Backstage With The Sober Curator: The Club You Didn't Know You Needed
Every club has a velvet rope. Ours just doesn't have a bar. Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly pull back the curtain on Backstage — The Sober Curator's membership community for people who want their sober life to come with actual people, actual events, and actual fun. Media Nights. Studio Nights. Edutainment Nights. If you've been wondering where the stylish, creative, slightly chaotic sober people hang out, the answer is: right here. Key Takeaways Backstage is built on three pillars: Media Nights, Studio Nights, and Edutainment Nights Backstage events fund the free content — joining is how you…
1 Jul 2026 · 25 min
The Sober Curator Podcast Season 2: Pop Culture, Zero-Proof Living, and Zero Apologies
Season 1 was the proof of concept. Season 2 is the proof of life. Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly are back, and this season is everything the Sober Curator has always been — bold, irreverent, pop-culture-soaked, and built for the person who is done white-knuckling and ready to actually LIVE their sober life.In this first episode, Alysse and Tamar pull back the curtain on what's coming in Season 2: sober entrepreneurship, the Aura House debut, mindful binging (yes, that's a thing — and yes, it involves Euphoria), fresh merch, and the kind of guests who make you remember why you followed your…
18 Feb 2026 · 49 min
Replay: The Sober Curator's Take on the New "Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy" Documentary
In this heartfelt episode of The Sober Curator, host Alysse Bryson is joined by a full lineup of Sober Curator contributors—Amy Liz Harrison, Alexandra Nyman, Megan Swan, Kim Parsley, and Dr. Sarah Michaud—to explore the life and legacy of Matthew Perry through a newly released documentary. The conversation delves into the documentary's focus on Perry's addiction battles, his recovery efforts, and his lasting impact. The episode also touches upon how Hollywood treats addiction and the role of documentaries in shaping these narratives. Timestamps: [00:00] - Introduction & Alysse Bryson's…
11 Feb 2026 · 52 min
Replay! Can You Really Let Them? The Sober Curator Breaks Down Mel Robbins’ Boundary Advice
Ready to hear this one again? In this lively roundtable, The Sober Curator crew dives deep into Mel Robbins’ viral book "The Let Them Theory " — and the controversy swirling around it. Hosts Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly welcome guests Dr. Sarah Michaud, Megan Swan, Tony Harte, Carolyn Bunn and Amy Liz Harrison for a spirited discussion on whether "Let Them" is really a theory, how it fits into codependency work, and what it misses for people in recovery. Expect strong opinions, a healthy dose of sass and more than a few laughs as the group rates the book and explores what boundary-setting…
4 Feb 2026 · 40 min
Meredith Moon on Creativity, Stage Fright, and Making Music Sober
What happens when a musician trades liquid courage for clarity? In this episode of The Sober Curator Podcast , Alysse Bryson sits down with singer-songwriter Meredith Moon to talk about creativity without booze, overcoming stage fright, and why sobriety didn’t kill her art—it sharpened it. From hitchhiking across Canada to releasing her first fully sober album, Meredith shares an honest, grounded look at what it means to be fully present in your creative life. Takeaways Sobriety can enhance creativity—not erase it Stage fright doesn’t disappear with alcohol, it just gets postponed…
28 Jan 2026 · 54 min
Sober Curious, Creative, and Free: Niesha Davis on Rethinking Alcohol
What happens when creativity meets curiosity—and alcohol no longer gets a free pass? In this vibrant and honest conversation, Alysse Bryson sits down with writer and editor Niesha Davis to talk sober curiosity, creative rituals, body wisdom, and her colorful new project, The Sober Curious Activity Book . From journaling and art as tools for reflection to navigating social life without booze, this episode proves sobriety doesn’t have to be rigid to be powerful—it can be playful, personal, and deeply freeing. Takeaways Sober curiosity is about asking better questions—not labels Creativity…
21 Jan 2026 · 55 min
The Year of Love: Gay, Sober, and Finding Home in Recovery with Jonathan Gildart
What happens when sobriety finally clicks — not just in the body, but in the soul? In this powerful episode, Alysse Bryson sits down with recovery advocate and community leader Jonathan Gildart to talk about incarceration, identity, and finding true belonging in LGBTQ+ recovery spaces. With over 11 years of continuous sobriety, Jonathan shares how service, accountability, and queer community didn’t just help him stay sober — they helped him build a life worth staying for. Key Takeaways Why sobriety without community often isn’t enough How LGBTQ+ recovery spaces create safety, accountability,…
7 Jan 2026 · 57 min
Ella Collier on Sobriety, Stardom & The Pop-Star Fantasy—Unfiltered
This week on The Sober Curator, Alysse sits down with rising pop powerhouse Ella Collier—singer, songwriter, producer, and sober Gen Z glitter bomb of honesty. From Atlanta rap influences to emotional sobriety, heartbreak breakthroughs, and the pop-star fantasy she both lives and parodies, Ella shares how sobriety amplifies—not restricts—her creativity. They talk anxiety, artistry, community, Muppet Recovery memes (yes, really), bedazzling disasters, and the real-life glow-up that happens when you ditch alcohol and reclaim your energy. This episode is hilarious, heartfelt, hyperpop-coded,…
31 Dec 2025 · 51 min
Cheeky Cocktails & Sober Confidence: April Wachtel on Reinventing the Bar World
This week, Alysse sits down with cocktail queen, educator, and entrepreneur April Wachtel, founder & CEO of Cheeky Cocktails—the bold, minimalist, flavor-forward mixer brand changing how we drink (with or without booze). From 20 years behind the bar to launching a brand designed to make everyone feel included, April shares stories of creativity, visibility, Saved By the Bell aesthetics, brand-building in a sober-curious era, and that time she heroically saved an event from serving mojitos made with actual oil (yes, really) . Whether you love a zero-proof marg or just want better options at…
24 Dec 2025 · 41 min
Trainspotting at 30: Why This Brutal Addiction Classic Still Hits Hard
It’s been 30 years since Trainspotting splashed into our lives with all the grit, grime, dark humor, and cultural punch that made it an instant classic. In this episode, Alysse, Tamar, and Sober Curator contributor Tony Harte take a wild, witty, and brutally honest deep dive into the most iconic addiction film ever made. From the infamous baby scene to the “Choose Life” manifesto to the worst toilet in Scotland, we unpack why Trainspotting still hits differently—especially when you watch it sober. Buckle up: this is pop culture autopsy meets sober storytelling at its finest. Takeaways:…
17 Dec 2025 · 52 min
Adam Nimoy on Recovery, Reconciliation & Growing Up with Spock
Adam Nimoy grew up in the orbit of an icon — but his real journey was learning how to break cycles, heal resentment, and build a relationship with his father, Leonard Nimoy, that felt human rather than legendary. In this deeply honest conversation, Adam shares his path from decades of daily “wake-and-bake” to long-term sobriety, the emotional maturity he fought hard to earn, and the radical power of living amends. From Al-Anon wisdom to Hollywood weirdness to the spiritual humor woven through recovery, Adam proves that even in the shadow of Spock, you can find your own logic — and your own…
10 Dec 2025 · 49 min
When Sobriety Gets Messy (Literally): Cat Greenleaf Tells All
In this hilariously honest and deeply human conversation, Emmy-winning host Cat Greenleaf joins Alysse to spill all the sober tea—from peeing her pants during a double-booking with Tom Arnold and Art Alexakis, to discovering what sobriety actually looks like when you're no longer a “lone wolf.” Cat opens up about service, creativity, aging, friendship with Pee-wee Herman, crafting on cocaine, and the real emotional glow-up that happens when you stop pretending and start living. This episode is equal parts chaos, charm, confessions, and zero-proof realness. Takeaways: Sobriety gets richer…
3 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
“Goonies Never Say Die” — The Superfan Who Bought the House
We went full pilgrimage to Astoria and then sat down with Behman Zakeri — the lifelong Goonies superfan who actually bought the Goonies house. He walks us through the wild buy, the meticulous restoration (yes, the Rube Goldberg works), and how he keeps the magic open to fans without wrecking the neighbors’ peace. It’s fandom, boundaries, community… and a reminder that “Goonies never say die” is a sober mantra, too. Takeaways: Fandom → stewardship: buying the house wasn’t flex, it was a promise to share it with the world. Restoration with receipts: original red trim, distressed fence, working…
26 Nov 2025 · 42 min
Inside NYC’s First Sober Members Club: How Justin Gurland Built The Maze
Alysse sits down with Justin Gurland, founder and CEO of The Maze, a brand-new, alcohol-free members club opening in New York City’s Flatiron district — think elevated design, IRL connection, and zero-proof vibes for people in recovery and the huge sober-curious crowd who are done pretending their seltzer is vodka. Justin shares the very New York origin story (he got to rehab on Super Bowl Sunday, the Giants miraculously won, and that tiny moment of hope kept him going), how his sister helped save his life at 25, why social work was beautiful but brutal, and how he followed the nudge to…

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Sober Curator Podcast is a English film & tv podcast from Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Language: English
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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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