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That Sober Guy Podcast

Shane Ramer

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 executives, founders, athletes, and creatives who are no longer interested in numbing high performance with low-level coping tools. His approach reframes sobriety not as healing, but as optimization, removing friction so men can operate with precision in business, health, and leadership.

He is also the creator of the Sober Male Index, a performance-focused data project tracking how sobriety impacts focus, productivity, income, and social dynamics in men.

Shane is a husband of 20 years, a father of two, and lives his work through faith, fitness, and daily discipline.

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#608
Thursday · 42 min
Athletic Brewing is Changing the Game | Why NFL Quarterbacks Are Betting on Non-Alcoholic Beer, Performance & a New Drinking Culture
This is a conversation about beer. But it's really about where sports, culture, business, and performance are headed next. Shane Ramer takes a curious, funny, and sometimes skeptical look at Athletic Brewing, Dak Prescott, Drake Maye, non-alcoholic beer, masculinity, performance culture, and the rapidly changing relationship between athletes and alcohol.
#607
September 9 · 59 min
What the Hell Are We Supposed to Believe? 9/11, $2.3 Trillion, Tony Romo, Trump & 13 Years Sober
A look at how 9/11 changed America forever, from security and surveillance to war, media and technology, while exploring the $2.3 trillion question, Tony Romo, Trump and AI, and the personal significance of September 11 as the day I gave up drinking 13 years ago.
#606
September 3 · 35 min
We're All Full of $h!t | Tiger Woods, Bill Simmons, Mark Ruffalo & the Beautiful Art of Explaining Away Bad Decisions
In this episode, Shane gets into why we’re so good at explaining our decisions, defending our behavior, and convincing ourselves that maybe the thing we did wasn’t really that bad.
#605
September 2 · 1 hr 11 min
HEART ATTACK. ANGELS. GOD. CALIFORNIA | Sonny Mayo on Surviving, Starting Over & What Actually Matters
Former guitarist for Snot, Sevendust, Hed PE, Amen, and the Exies, Sonny Mayo joins Shane for a wild, deeply personal conversation about surviving a heart attack, leaning on God, mysterious signs and angels, sobriety, leaving California, retiring from music, and what it really means to start over.
#604
August 26 · 37 min
We LOVE A Train Wreck | Jed York, Deshaun Watson, Katey Sagal & Why America Is Fighting Canada
This week, Shane dives into the bizarre arrest of 49ers CEO Jed York, Deshaun Watson getting booed by Cleveland fans, Katey Sagal celebrating 40 years of sobriety, Trump’s IndyCar spectacle in Washington, D.C., and the latest U.S.-Canada political beef.
#603
August 19 · 49 min
We Have Officially Lost the Plot | UFC Controversy, NFL Drama, Baseball's Fourth Out & Politics
In this episode, Shane Ramer takes a sarcastic look at the strange world we're living in, and asks why we've become so obsessed with everything, all the time.
#602
August 13 · 56 min
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, the social media rabbit hole, and why we seem to care more about what famous people are doing than what’s happening in our own lives.
#601
August 7 · 19 min
Nobody Wants the Truth Anymore: We Want Better Excuses.
Real change has less to do with finding the perfect hack and more to do with doing the hard things we've been avoiding.
#600
August 3 · 37 min
The In-N-Out Shooting: What Would You Do?
Preparedness, Bystander Culture, and Why a Clear Mind Matters.
#599
July 23 · 38 min
We're More Connected Than Ever - So Why Is Everyone Miserable?
This week, Shane takes a look at modern culture through the lens of performance, sobriety, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. From AI coworkers and wellness gadgets to dopamine addiction and convenience culture, we explore why we're optimizing everything except the things that actually matter.
#598
July 16 · 38 min
The Truth About Mom Wine Culture | Elisa Saunders
Whether you're sober curious, alcohol free, an entrepreneur, a parent, or simply looking to become a better leader, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, fulfillment, and alcohol's role in your life.
#597
July 9 · 31 min
Everyone's Exhausted... But Nobody Changes Anything
In this solo episode, Shane takes a humorous look at modern culture, from doom scrolling and busy calendars to alcohol, sleep, and the obsession with convenience.
#596
July 2 · 56 min
Why Comfort Is Keeping You Stuck | Trent Williamson
Shane & Trent discuss the connection between alcohol, health, performance, and personal growth, why discomfort is essential for transformation, and how small daily decisions compound into extraordinary results.
#595
June 29 · 19 min
Nobody Actually Wants to Quit Drinking
If you've been telling yourself you'll make a change "someday," this episode is your reminder that someday starts with today.
#594
June 26 · 22 min
Dustin Poirier Arrested, Cigarettes, and the Disease Called Addiction
If addiction is a disease, is smoking a disease too?
#593
June 25 · 48 min
Why More People Are Questioning Alcohol Than Ever Before | Paul Churchill from Recovery Elevator
Shane and Paul both launched their podcasts in the early days of the modern sobriety movement and have spent years talking with thousands of people navigating their relationship with alcohol.
#592
June 18 · 39 min
Why So Many Successful Men Feel Lost | Brandon Siler
In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with former NFL linebacker Brandon Siler to discuss identity, purpose, leadership, mental health, and life after professional sports.
#591
June 16 · 33 min
Ozempic, AI Girlfriends, and the Death of Happy Hour
We explore how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reducing alcohol cravings, why AI companions are becoming a substitute for human connection, and how technology is quietly replacing the role bars and happy hours once played in our lives.
#590
June 11 · 59 min
I Was Sober for 11 Years... Then I Went Back | Matt Farnsworth
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.
#589
June 4 · 50 min
Personal 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?

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