Reality TV isn’t just entertainment, it’s a mirror. And what it keeps reflecting back is worth questioning.

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane breaks down why reality TV consistently centers alcohol-fueled chaos, reckless masculinity, and emotionally unregulated men—and what that says about our culture’s relationship with leadership, performance, and sobriety.

From dating shows and house-based dramas to competition series and celebrity culture, alcohol isn’t just present—it’s the engine. The louder the conflict, the sloppier the behavior, the better the ratings. But at what cost?

Shane contrasts today’s reality TV landscape with earlier eras of television that celebrated responsibility, growth, and strong family dynamics—and asks a bigger question:
Why does modern media reward dysfunction while treating discipline

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In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer looks past the headlines and into what falling beer and alcohol sales actually signal about culture, stress, health, and how people are coping right now.

This isn’t about shaming drinkers or celebrating bankruptcy filings.
It’s about asking better questions.

Why are legacy beer brands struggling?
Why are younger consumers quietly opting out?
And why does every conversation about declining alcohol sales still avoid the obvious conclusion?

We unpack:

• The collapse of “drink because it’s normal” logic

• Why alcohol is losing relevance and not just market share

• How wellness, performance, and awareness are reshaping habits

• What the industry’s panic tells us about cultural change

• And why fewer people drinking doesn’t mean fewer people socializing

That Sober Guy isn’t just about quitting alcohol.
It’s about what happens after.

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Every January, the same thing happens.

Millions of people quietly stop drinking…
Celebrities post their “reset” routines…
Brands suddenly talk about “mindful consumption”…
And then February hits, and we all pretend none of it mattered.

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we break down the cultural hypocrisy around alcohol and why Dry January has become the only socially acceptable time to admit drinking might be an issue.

We unpack:

• Why alcohol is the only substance you have to justify not using

• How celebrity culture glamorizes drinking, until it doesn’t

• What declining beer sales and bankrupt alcohol brands are quietly telling us

• Why “moderation” sounds responsible but rarely matches real life

• And how Dry January accidentally exposes a truth no one wants to say out loud

This isn’t about shame.
It’s about honesty, culture, and calling out the weird double standards we’ve all accepted.

If you’ve ever wondered why quitting drinking feels harder socially than drinking every weekend…
If you’ve ever done Dry January and thought, “Why don’t I feel like going back?”
Or if you’re just tired of being gaslit by alcohol culture.

This episode is for you.

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Dr. Oz recently said, “Don’t drink for breakfast,” while outlining the new food pyramid and it got Shane thinking: why is alcohol still treated like the one socially acceptable drug? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane dissects the culture of “moderate drinking” and why society celebrates clarity only after chaos.

From brunch cocktails to business happy hours, alcohol is everywhere, and yet health conversations barely touch it. Shane explores why this advice protects industry, normalizes avoidance, and keeps people numbing instead of thriving. He contrasts mainstream guidance with voices like RFK Jr., who emphasize real wellness, conscious food choices, and intentional living.

This isn’t about shaming anyone, it’s about exposing cultural blind spots, questioning old habits, and seeing sobriety as clarity, freedom, and awareness. If you’ve ever wondered why “moderation” is celebrated more than awareness, this episode is for you.

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Sobriety doesn’t just change your habits.
It changes your social surface area and that’s where most men get uncomfortable.

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast (the number one sober podcast since 2014), we break down a hard truth most people won’t say out loud: when you stop drinking, your social circle often gets smaller, but your leverage gets bigger.

This isn’t about isolation.
It’s about signal-to-noise ratio.

We explore why sobriety naturally compresses relationships, how alcohol props up low-value social volume, and why fewer but clearer connections often lead to better decisions, stronger positioning, and higher performance.

Inside the episode:

• Why sobriety exposes which relationships were built on access vs alignment

• How fewer social obligations create more focus, time, and strategic clarity

• The difference between social popularity and social leverage

• Why some people get uncomfortable when you opt out, and what that reveals

• How disciplined men often get mislabeled before they get respected

We also unpack the trade-off most high-performing men face: short-term social friction in exchange for long-term authority, credibility, and optionality.

If you’ve noticed your calendar clearing, your phone getting quieter, or your tolerance for surface-level conversations dropping since you stopped drinking, this episode will help you understand why that’s not a loss. It’s a recalibration.

Bottom line:
Less noise. More signal.
Fewer circles. Greater leverage.

Listen to Episode 570 to reframe what sobriety is really doing to your social life and why the right rooms come later.

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Alcohol isn’t a reward. It’s not a release. It’s a performance tax and in this episode, we prove it.

On this week’s That Sober Guy Podcast (the number one sober podcast since 2014), we break down how even “moderate” drinking quietly drains focus, fragments sleep, dulls urgency, and taxes next-day execution. Drawing from real-world patterns and insights from the Sober Male Index, this episode exposes what most men feel but can’t quite name: you don’t feel hungover, you feel slightly off.

We cover:

• How alcohol disrupts sleep, cognition, and emotional regulation
• Why the biggest sobriety gain isn’t motivation, it’s baseline clarity
• The cultural protection around alcohol and why opting out makes people uncomfortable
• How alcohol delays stress, then charges interest
• Why “I don’t have a problem” is the wrong metric. and ROI is the right one

If you’re a high-performing man, an executive, founder, or leader, this episode will challenge you to audit what’s quietly leaking your energy and compressing your edge.

Bottom line:
If it costs tomorrow, it’s not a reward.
Clarity compounds faster than motivation.

Learn more about the Sober Executive Performance Reset, a 12-week private coaching experience designed to help serious operators remove the tax, sharpen execution, and reclaim leverage.

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In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with friend Jason Coombs, a guy who’s been in the recovery trenches long enough to tell it like it is, and still hold a huge smile of gratitude.

Jason is the Founder and President of Brick House Recovery, a nationwide network of outpatient treatment centers helping people (and families) navigate substance abuse and mental health with personalized, no-BS care. With 15+ years in addiction recovery, Jason has helped thousands of people reclaim their lives, and their sanity.

He’s also the bestselling author of Unhooked and the host of the Get Unhooked Podcast, where he focuses on real-world help for families dealing with addiction.

• Jason’s Book – Unhooked:
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If you’re sober-curious, newly sober, or decades in but still feel “hooked” in other areas of life, this episode is for you. ️

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