SOBER AS F*CK

Sober as F*ck is a raw, unfiltered podcast on sobriety, mental health, and personal growth. Hosted by Jess and Ryan, each episode delivers real stories, practical tools, and honest conversations about rebuilding your life with discipline, clarity, and purpose. From addiction and recovery to mindset, fitness, and relationships, this show is for anyone sober, sober curious, or ready to level up. Expect powerful guests, actionable insight, and real talk that actually moves you forward. New episodes every Wednesday.

SOBER AS F*CK is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 111 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #36

  Everything Looked Fine Until It Didn’t: Jonathan Ball on Hidden Drinking & Breaking the Cycle

  Sep 8, 20261h 10mS3

  What if your life looks completely fine on the outside, but you know something isn’t right underneath? This week on Sober as F*ck, we sit down with Jonathan Ball, alcohol-freedom coach and creator of CreativeAF Coaching, for a conversation about the kind of drinking problem that can remain almost invisible to everyone except the person living it. Jonathan had the career, the education, the marriage, the ambition, and the outward appearance of having his life together. But behind the scenes, alcohol had become tangled up with anxiety, burnout, overworking, isolation, and the constant pressure to keep performing. He could still work. He could still exercise. He could still show up. And for years, those things helped convince him that his drinking couldn’t really be that bad . Jonathan opens up about spending more than a decade trying to moderate his drinking, eventually becoming alcohol-free for roughly two and a half years, and then turning back to alcohol while grieving the sudden deaths of his father-in-law and his father. What started with one margarita gradually led him straight back to the patterns he thought he had already escaped. But his second time getting alcohol out of his life was different. Instead of only removing the drink, Jonathan began examining why he drank in the first place. Through This Naked Mind and his subsequent coaching certification, he started digging into human behavior, psychology, beliefs, shame, self-worth, and the deeper patterns driving his choices. That work ultimately became the foundation for the coaching he does today. We also get into the stigma surrounding the word alcoholic , why Jonathan once believed there were only two categories, “normal drinkers” and people who needed traditional recovery, and why discovering that there are multiple paths to changing your relationship with alcohol was so important to him. Today, Jonathan works primarily with driven, ambitious professionals, particularly men, who may be succeeding by every external measure while privately knowing alcohol is taking more from their lives than they want to admit. His message is simple: you do not need a catastrophic rock bottom to want something better for yourself. We talk sobriety, relapse, grief, masculinity, vulnerability, high-functioning drinking, self-worth, behavior change, fitness, relationships, and what becomes possible when you stop fighting yourself and actually start doing the deeper work. And yes, Jonathan also tells us about waking up in a bush in Japan, covered in his own pee, because this is still Sober as F*ck. ABOUT JONATHAN BALL Instagram: @creativeaf.coach Website: livecreativeaf.com ️ Podcast: The Alcohol Myth Podcast This Naked Mind Certified Coach CreativeAF Coaching Affective Liminal Psychology trained Alcohol-freedom, behavior change & personal coaching Free courses and coaching resources available at livecreativeaf.com SOBER AS F*CK LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan TikTok: @soberaftok YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

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  Episode #35

  Sober, Golf, and Building a Brand with Purpose | Joe Annotti of Skull and Bogeys

  Sep 1, 20261h 7mS3

  What happens when the thing you love is deeply connected to the thing you’re trying to leave behind? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Ryan and Jess sit down with Joe Annotti, founder of Skull and Bogeys, a golf apparel brand built around sobriety, purpose, community, and giving back. Joe opens up about his path to sobriety, why recovery finally had to become something he chose for himself, and what it was like returning to the golf course without alcohol. For years, drinking and golf had gone hand in hand. Getting sober meant learning how to enjoy the game, and his life, without relying on alcohol to be part of the experience. Joe also shares the story behind Skull and Bogeys, including how his love of pirates, golf, and an unexpected idea about “armor” from his kids helped shape the brand. What started as an idea became a mission-driven company committed to supporting the recovery community, with 25% of net profits donated to charitable partners including Namaste Sober and Bastion. Ryan, Jess, and Joe get into: • Why Joe says he had to get sober for himself • Navigating golf culture without alcohol • The connection between drinking, identity, and belonging • How therapy and self-work helped Joe rebuild his identity • The story and meaning behind Skull and Bogeys • Creating a sober golf community where people actually feel like they belong • Building a business around purpose instead of just profit • Why support and authenticity matter in long-term recovery • And one unforgettable Mardi Gras story involving Joe on top of a car This conversation is funny, vulnerable, and real. It’s about more than quitting drinking. It’s about figuring out who you are when alcohol is no longer part of the equation and building a life you genuinely want to be present for. Whether you’re sober, sober curious, navigating addiction recovery, or simply trying to build a more authentic life, Joe’s story is proof that removing alcohol doesn’t have to make your world smaller. Sometimes it gives you room to build something bigger. GUEST: Joe Annotti BRAND: Skull and Bogeys WEBSITE: skullandbogeys.com LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan TikTok: @soberaftok YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

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  Episode #34

  The Wellness Lie: When Alcohol Gets a Health Makeover

  Aug 25, 202628 minS3

  What happens when alcohol gets a wellness makeover? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, Jess and Ryan break down the growing trend of alcohol and THC brands using the language of health and wellness to sell products: low-carb, organic, clean, natural, sugar-free, vitamin-infused, and “get the buzz without the booze.” They dig into the “health halo” effect, where clever marketing can make a product feel healthier simply because of the words on the label. But does adding vitamins, cutting carbs, or calling something “clean” actually change what you’re putting into your body? Ryan shares how alcohol affected his weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, testosterone, and overall health, and how dramatically those markers changed after he stopped drinking. He also looks back at the mental gymnastics of choosing low-carb beer and restricting food while continuing to drink heavily. Jess and Ryan also tackle the rapidly expanding world of THC-infused and alcohol-alternative drinks, especially products marketed with promises like “get the buzz without the booze.” For people with a history of addiction, substance misuse, or using substances to escape and numb out, replacing alcohol with another mind-altering substance may not be as simple as the marketing makes it sound. This episode isn’t about telling anyone what they can or can’t drink. It’s about recognizing the difference between wellness and wellness marketing, questioning the claims being sold to us, and understanding that a healthier-looking label doesn’t automatically make a product healthy. Plus, Ryan has developed a slightly concerning relationship with his new sleep mask, Jess has questions, and somehow Bob Ross, keto, “Mommy Needs Wine” culture, dancing cats, mushrooms, and the Kardashians all make their way into the conversation. If alcohol culture is changing, the marketing is going to change with it. The question is whether we’re paying attention. LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan TikTok: @soberaftok YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

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  Episode #33

  We All Have 24 Hours: Myke Murray’s Fight Back From Addiction

  Aug 19, 20261h 33mS3

  What happens when addiction takes almost everything from you, but recovery gives you a chance to build something entirely different? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, we sit down with Myke Murray, better known in our house as “Boston Myke,” for one of the most raw, unfiltered recovery conversations we’ve had. Myke’s story spans generations of addiction, alcohol, cocaine and methamphetamine use, homelessness, psychiatric hospitalization, suicide attempts, an abusive relationship, criminal charges, and the consequences of choices he made while deep in addiction. He doesn’t minimize any of it, and he doesn’t pretend recovery erased the past. Instead, Myke talks openly about learning to live with accountability, guilt, mental health struggles, and the reality that sobriety is still a decision he has to make every single day. But this episode isn’t only about how far addiction took him. It’s about what he decided to do next. Today, Myke is rebuilding his life in Boston and using his experience to help other people find the connection he desperately needed when he was struggling. He helped create Robbie’s Group, an inclusive recovery group designed to welcome people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or background, while working to expand support for people who are too often left out of traditional recovery spaces. We talk about: • The progression from alcohol and prescription drugs to cocaine and methamphetamine • The connection between addiction, sex, relationships, trauma, and validation • Homelessness, suicidal ideation, psychiatric hospitalization, and finally accepting help • Why lived experience matters in addiction and recovery • LGBTQ+ recovery and the need for genuinely inclusive spaces • Mental health, shame, guilt, and learning to ask for help • Facing the legal consequences of addiction while rebuilding your life • Why structure, work, meetings, sponsorship, and community became critical to Myke’s recovery • Turning painful experiences into a reason to help the next person • Why recovery isn’t about becoming perfect, it’s about what you choose to do with the next 24 hours Myke carries 24-hour recovery chips with him because he never knows when he’ll meet someone who needs one. That idea becomes one of the most powerful themes of this conversation: no matter how much time you have, recovery ultimately comes back to the same thing. Today. Myke puts it simply: “We all have 24 hours.” This is a conversation about addiction, mental health, accountability, identity, second chances, and what can happen when someone who once needed a safe place decides to start creating one for other people. LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan TikTok: @soberaftok YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

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  Episode #33

  We All Have 24 Hours: Myke Murray’s Fight Back From Addiction

  Aug 18, 20261h 34mS3

  What happens when addiction takes almost everything from you, but recovery gives you a chance to build something entirely different? In this episode of Sober as F*ck, we sit down with Myke Murray, better known in our house as “Boston Myke,” for one of the most raw, unfiltered recovery conversations we’ve had. Myke’s story spans generations of addiction, alcohol, cocaine and methamphetamine use, homelessness, psychiatric hospitalization, suicide attempts, an abusive relationship, criminal charges, and the consequences of choices he made while deep in addiction. He doesn’t minimize any of it, and he doesn’t pretend recovery erased the past. Instead, Myke talks openly about learning to live with accountability, guilt, mental health struggles, and the reality that sobriety is still a decision he has to make every single day. But this episode isn’t only about how far addiction took him. It’s about what he decided to do next. Today, Myke is rebuilding his life in Boston and using his experience to help other people find the connection he desperately needed when he was struggling. He helped create Robbie’s Group, an inclusive recovery group designed to welcome people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, or background, while working to expand support for people who are too often left out of traditional recovery spaces. We talk about: • The progression from alcohol and prescription drugs to cocaine and methamphetamine • The connection between addiction, sex, relationships, trauma, and validation • Homelessness, suicidal ideation, psychiatric hospitalization, and finally accepting help • Why lived experience matters in addiction and recovery • LGBTQ+ recovery and the need for genuinely inclusive spaces • Mental health, shame, guilt, and learning to ask for help • Facing the legal consequences of addiction while rebuilding your life • Why structure, work, meetings, sponsorship, and community became critical to Myke’s recovery • Turning painful experiences into a reason to help the next person • Why recovery isn’t about becoming perfect, it’s about what you choose to do with the next 24 hours Myke carries 24-hour recovery chips with him because he never knows when he’ll meet someone who needs one. That idea becomes one of the most powerful themes of this conversation: no matter how much time you have, recovery ultimately comes back to the same thing. Today. Myke puts it simply: “We all have 24 hours.” This is a conversation about addiction, mental health, accountability, identity, second chances, and what can happen when someone who once needed a safe place decides to start creating one for other people. LISTEN & WATCH ON OUR WEBSITE - SAFPODCAST.COM Linktree: linktr.ee/Soberasfck Instagram: @safpodcast_jess.ryan TikTok: @soberaftok YouTube: Sober as F*ck Podcast Follow. Share. Send it to someone who’s ready to level up.

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