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They Think It's All Sober Podcast

Join Jamie and Tom each week as they interview musicians, artists, influencers and athletes about cutting alcohol and other substances from their lives. 


Hear about how they did it, their motivations and the benefits of sobriety, with a few gory stories of the sesh along the way. 


Jamie and Tom are also joined weekly by counsellor / psychotherapist David Gibbs to give professional context to the discussions and provide some great resources for people looking to change their relationship with alcohol.


No preaching, no judgement, just honesty. 


They Think It’s All Sober, it is now!

  • 123 episodes
  • Updated Thursday
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  • May 16, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min

    Taner Hassan: Self Acceptance Transcends Self Improvement Every Time

    You know we love a sober psychotherapist on the podcast, so it's no surprise that we had to get on Celebrity Therapist and Performance Coach Taner Hassan. Taner is a counsellor, psychotherapist and addiction specialist. He's worked in mental health for over 15 years across the NHS and privately, helping people from all walks of live better understand and navigate their emotions. Taner himself has had a very interesting life, growing up in an Irish/Cypriot family and longed for stardom, which led him down an interesting path full of drugs and booze. Now 17 years sober, Taner has a wealth of knowledge around Sobriety which he shares with all on his social media. In this episode, the three get deep into the science of the brain, better understanding the effects of addiction and alcohol abuse, as well as sharing stories about how they eventually stepped away from the naughty stuff. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • May 9, 2024 · 45 min

    Live / Life Recap - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.

    Wow wow wow!! It was the guys first live show last week and it did not disappoint. Join Jamie and Tom to listen back to their thoughts on this brand new incredible experience . The guys also touch on bank holiday madness, how it felt going to a funeral sober and that age old question...how the hell you do a sober stag! Amazing guest coming next week...

  • Apr 25, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min

    Andy Daniell: Confident But Not Complacent

    This week, Tom and Jamie are joined by dance music A&R legend Andy Daniell, for an insightful discussion on the drinking culture within the music industry and navigating parenthood while embracing sobriety. Having worked and achieved success at some of the biggest dance labels in the world including Defected Records and FFRR, Andy sheds light on his journey of sobriety whilst navigating his way through a scene that is so heavily intertwined with drink and drug culture. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Apr 18, 2024 · 56 min

    100 Days of Sober

    This week on the pod, Jamie and Tom sit down to talk about the flurry of messages they've received from you beautiful listeners about completing your 100 days of sobriety! The boys couldnt believe how many sober curious listeners had got in touch to talk about their experiences. So this episode is all about your voices! Hearing your experiences of how it was and sober intentions going forward. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Apr 11, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min

    ADHD Love (Rox and Rich): Treat Things With Curiosity And Not Judgement

    Jamies back from down under and the boys have invited our first ever guest back on the podcast - singer and songwriter RØRY - BUT this time, she is accompanied by her sober husband, Richard! Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery (RØRY) are the couple behind @ADHD_Love on social media. Their videos have been watched over 200 million times! And they aim to break the stigma around ADHD by giving tips for better communication and finding happiness despite life's challenges. The couple are also both sober! And share their experiences of cutting alcohol and substance from their lives and the impact that had on their blossoming relationship. Now this episode explores Rich’ journey into sobriety, how they met, how they helped his sobriety and their journey into forming ADHD Love! (please go back to Episode 1 if you want to hear more about RØRY’s story). In a really powerful conversation, Rich opens up about how having a sober partner gave him the motivation to quit drinking and kept him on the clean and narrow. In this episode, Jamie and Tom learn about the impact of alcohol on ADHD, how to turn frustration into patience and the headspace sobreity can bring your loved one. Finally, we are so pleased to announce RØRY will be the final surprise guest for our live show at Leicester Square Theatre! Make sure to buy tickets now they’re flying off the shelf! ADHD Love new book ’SMALL TALK' is available to pre-order UK. Don’t miss it!

  • Apr 4, 2024 · 46 min

    When Is Enough, Enough?

    Tom is joined by the shows resident Sober Psychotherapist, David Gibbs, for a deep dive special exploring boundaries with alcohol and when is the right time to say - enough is enough. The two also answer your listener questions! Full of advice and great sobriety teachings - this episode is definitely not one to miss! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Mar 28, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min

    DJ Fat Tony: Nothing Good Comes From Being Comfortable

    This week on the podcast a pure madness is happening! Jamie's in Australia, Tom's hungry for a meal deal, and the infamous DJ Fat Tony is in the studio! Crikey! Tony Marnach, AKA DJ Fat Tony, has played the world's biggest clubs and entertained the world's largest icons - Kate Moss, Freddie Mercury, and Madonna - just to name a few. He truly is a dance legend, reaching so many with his musical feats. However, after many years living life in the fast lane, Tony fell into the obviliion that is addiction. For years he battled urges to consume and drink his way into madness. In 2006 he decided to truly commit to overcoming addiction and has been sober ever since. This is his powerful recount of the events, and how he took back control of his life. In this episode Jamie, Tom and DJ Fat Tony discuss the depths of addiction, the different stages of recovery and how it's never to late to take back control. T/W: This episode contains extreme language and conversation around sexual abuse, suicide and death. Please only listen if you feel safe. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Mar 21, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min

    Anna Mathur: The First 100 Days

    This week on the podcast we've got another sober psychotherapist - author and podcaster Anna Mathur! Anna is a mum of three and author of three Sunday Times best selling novels! Not only that, she hosts the widely listened to podcast 'The Therapy Edit' where she shares grounding words for motherhood feelings. But this week, Anna is the one in the passenger seat, as she opens up to Tom and Jamie about her recent decision to go sober. When this episode was recorded, Anna had just hit her first 100 days of sobriety. In this show, she talks about how those first 100 days have been, the mental clarity and calm sobriety has brought her and why she can't see herself going back to drinking alcohol. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Mar 14, 2024 · 48 min

    They Think It’s All Sober - Myth Busters

    It's a good ol' Tom and Jamie catch up on the pod this week and they're breaking down myths around sobriety. Does going sober make you boring? Does 0.5% alcohol mean you’re actually drinking alcohol? Does sobriety cause you to lose weight? All the answers you're looking for are here as well as exciting news regarding the live show, YouTube and some cheeky summer appearances!

  • Mar 7, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min

    Suzanne Shaw: Pure And Simple, A Life Without Alcohol

    Singer, actress and 00's icon, Suzanne Shaw, joins Jamie and Tom on the podcast this week! Suzanna rose to fame in 2001 after winning UK talent show 'Popstars', becoming a member of the widely popular music group Hear'Say. After the band broke up, Suzanne established herself as a leading lady in musical theatre, as well as an model, TV presenter and actor. All by age 23. As you can imagine, Suzanne was living life in the fast lane and became very familiar with alcohol and having a good time - which the UK tabloids loved. After a couple of tough relationships, showbiz lows and coming to terms with the reality of being a single mother, Suzanne realised that booze was serving her no purpose and decided to cut it out of her life. Well she tried - and tried again - and some more - until she totally managed to redefine her relationship with alcohol for good. In this episode we explore the impact of dating an addict, the real effect of alcohol on your health and how to be kind to yourself when you have temptations to drink. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Feb 29, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min

    Leanne Hainsby: Grief Is Love With Nowhere To Go

    WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 3 LETS GO! Time to continue redefining our relationship with alcohol with all you beautiful listeners! We missed you and are so glad to be back. Who better to kick off a new season with than sober Peloton Instructor and breast-cancer survivor, Leanne Hainsby. Leanne Hainsby is a former professional dancer who is currently smashing the fitness scene, motivating Peloton users all over the country. Before becoming a wellbeing guru, she was partying most days because of work - which lead to consuming quite a large amount of the alcohol... However, life changed drastically for Leanne after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 35, 2 days after her friend passed away. In this episode Leanne bravely opens up to us about her experience of overcoming breast cancer, and the role that sobriety had to play alongside that. This is an extremely powerful and emotional listen which really puts health and wellbeing at the centre of its conversation. Leanne is an abolsute hero and glowing individual and we cannot wait for you to hear her story. T/W: This episode contains real and difficult conversation around grief and death. Please only listen if it feels safe for you. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Feb 8, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min

    Last Orders! Season 2 Finale

    And just like that, another sober podcast season comes to an end... Thank you all SO MUCH for being with us on this journey! Whether you've been with us from the start, or if this is your first episode, we couldn't have done it without your support. We never thought we'd be blessed with such a kind hearted community - you're all amazing and inspire us to continue our sober journey, so this episodes for you! In this final show, Jamie and Tom dive into listener questions, discuss their stand out lessons from season 2 and tease many exciting sober curious plans coming up! Whether you're sober or sober curious, remember, you got this! Take each day as it comes. Subscribe so you don't miss series 3! Back in a couple weeks - see you there! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Feb 1, 2024 · 1 hr 55 min

    Spencer Matthews: Striving For Happiness

    Congratulations all you dry January Drinkers! To commemorate the moment, we've only got TV star, podcaster and 'CleanCo' entrepreneur, Spencer Matthews on the podcast! Spencer made a name for himself in 2011, appearing in 'Made In Chelsea', a show that captured the life of affluent young people living in West London. He explains on the pod how filming for a TV show affected his drinking habits negatively... After too many nights of drinking whiskey on the sofa, Spencer decided to call it quits and go sober. His sobriety went from strength to strength, leading him to start his own business called 'CleanCo' which specialises in creating different non-alcoholic products for all to enjoy! (They're very tasty). This conversation with Spencer is really interesting for a number of reasons, one of those being his decision to drink again after becoming alcohol free. Definitely a powerful conversation which listeners will take many key learnings from! In this episode, Spencer shares with Jamie and Tom how he managed to overcome addiction, why we should all practice resilience and what he taps into to stay in control. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Jan 25, 2024 · 1 hr 22 min

    Mathew Pritchard: From Dirty Sanchez to Sober Clean Chef

    Are you ready for an absolute naughties hero?! Jamie and Tom have only gone and got professional skateboarder, stunt performer, celebrity chef, and triathlon athlete, Mathew Pritchard on the podcast! Pritchard rose to fame performing unbelievable stunts as one half of 'Dirty Sanchez' on MTV's 'Balls Of Steel'. Now, he's moved into the health & wellness space, competing in ultra endurance races around the world as well as currently dominating the vegan cooking space with his recipe books and TV show. In this episode, Pritchard opens up to Jamie and Tom about his decision to go sober and pursue a life free from the naughty stuff. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Jan 18, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min

    Relationships: Tawny Lara - The Sober Sexpert (Pt 2)

    Time to turn up the heat for the second instalment of our relationship special... Author and podcaster, Tawny Lara AKA The Sober Sexpert, calls in from NYC to give us her best alcohol-free dating and sober sex tips! Tawny writes on how to have better sex, better dates, and better partnerships - without relying on alcohol. In this episode, she talks to Jamie and Tom about her new book 'Dry Humping' and offers advice on ways to feel confident when dating sober, how to practice real intimacy and suggests an alcohol-free aphrodisiac... Jamie is also joined by our resident Sober Psychotherapist, David Gibbs! Who shares his takeaways on dating sober. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Jan 11, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min

    Relationships: Ricci and Alisha (Black & Sober Podcast) - Sobriety Saved Our Marriage (Pt 1)

    It’s time to get up close and personal in our two part relationship special. This week Jamie and Tom are joined by not one, but two guests! Married couple Ricci and Alisha. 'Black & Sober' Podcast couple, Ricci and Alisha, decided to go sober 8-months ago after both having a troublesome relationship with alcohol. In this episode, they rejoice about the impact cutting alcohol has had on their 6 year long marriage and describe how they did it. A very interesting insight into how you can change the dynamic of your relationship by cutting alcohol from your lives. Jamie and Tom also discuss in depth their own experiences in the first instalment of this two part special! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Jan 4, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min

    Heroes Of The Zeroes: Luke Boase - The Lucky Saint

    For those of you that are regular listeners, you’ll know that Jamie and Tom love seeing one thing more than anything - Lucky Saint on draft. This week on the podcast we have been blessed by the Lucky Saint himself, Luke Boase. Luke founded Lucky Saint in 2018 after becoming frustrated with the lack of quality UK alcohol-free beer. Skip forward to 2023, Lucky Saint now owns a pub, is stocked on draft in hundreds of pubs around the UK and is even Arsenal FC (boooo), non alcoholic beer of choice. Lucky Saint recently launched their new alcohol-free Hazy IPA. This episode gives you a glimpse into the mechanics of a alcohol-free brand - learn about the science of creating the taste, the challenges the alcohol-free industry faces and how you could also make an impact on the industry but trying something new just like Luke did. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Dec 28, 2023 · 39 min

    Sober Curious Questions

    Jamie and Tom sit down to answer your listener questions! Plenty of tips, advice and motivation bottled into one episode. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Dec 21, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    They Think It’s All Sober: 2023 round up

    Jamie and Tom look back on the year and celebrate sobriety, distilling their favourite moments and lessons from the show so far. Hear from the listeners too, who share their sober wins going into 2024! This show is full of good energy and interesting learnings! Thank you all for your support! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

  • Dec 14, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    Ollie Eats: Under The Influencer

    The kebab king! Food and travel content creator, Ollie Eats, swings by the studio in this episode! Ollie is a well known eater (what a cool reputation!)... a couple of years back he gained a huge following online after packing in his barbering career to pursue his delicious passion of reviewing food! But with food, comes alcohol...plenty of alcohol. Fine wines, craft beers and IPA's - the list goes on and it all has to be reviewed. Join us on this succulent episode as Ollie describes to Jamie and Tom how he fell into the depths of habitual drinking, what helped him beat his cravings of enjoying food with booze and the impact sobriety has had on his relationship with friends and family. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com