šŸŽ™ļø Recovery Podcastland: šŸŽ§ From Football Coach to Filmmaker: Brent Ogburn’s Bold Sobriety Story + Must-Hear Sober Podcasts

Sip on this: Fresh sober inspo and audio gems to power your week.

FROM THE FOUNDER’S DESK (*covered in tchotchkes)

Midweek slump? Not on our watch. ✨ In Episode 30 of The Sober Curator Podcast, Alysse Bryson sits down with Brent Ogburn — a filmmaker, teacher and former football coach — who’s bringing raw honesty, humor and big-time inspo to the mic. His story of sobriety is proof that life’s boldest chapters are written after last call.

But wait, there’s more: we’re also hitting you with courtroom flops, sober binge lists, Fergie’s glow-up resilience, Keep Coming Back Livestream-a-thon, IG sobriety all-stars and even a backwards-in-heels world record. Plus, don’t sleep on this week’s sober pods: Bill & Mike’s convo with Ian Fee on Sober Not Mature (ep. 182) and the uplifting vibes of Sober Champs.

Let’s get the party started!

 

—Alysse Bryson, *AB That’s ME šŸ’‹/ Founder / Seattle, WA 🌃05.01.2006

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From Football Coach to Filmmaker: Brent Ogburn's Bold Sobriety Story

Pop culture is no stranger to stories of addiction and recovery, but few storytellers offer the raw honesty and humor that Brent Ogburn brings to the table. In episode 30 of The Sober Curator podcast, hosts Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly welcome Brent — a filmmaker, teacher and former football coach — who shares how sobriety transformed not only his life but his creative vision.

BUZZ-FREE BREAKING HEADLINES

🚨THIS JUST IN: Courtroom Flops, Sober Binge Lists, Fergalicious Resilience & a Heels-First World Record🚨

Live from the land of lukewarm coffee and hotter-than-your-sponsor’s-new-boyfriend gossip, Alysse Bryson and sober sidekick/producer Tamar ā€œT-Boogā€ Routly are serving up your weekly buffet of buzz-free culture. Today’s plate: a law-drama letdown, two must-save binge lists, a heavyweight HBO gut-check, IG sobriety all-stars, Fergie’s recovery arc, a man racing backward in heels and five sober events from your couch to coast to coast.

SOBER EVENTS - VIRTUAL

Keep Coming Back Livestream-A-Thon – This Sunday, September 21 ✨

September is National Recovery Month, and I’m thrilled to invite you to something truly special. This Sunday, September 21, 2025, I’ll be going live as part of the ā€œKeep Coming Backā€ Livestream-A-Thon — a day-long virtual gathering created to celebrate recovery, amplify voices, and connect our amazing community.

šŸ“… When: Sunday, September 21, 2025
ā° Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Pacific Time)
šŸŽ„ Where: Click here to watch live

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Sober Not Mature Talks with Ian Fee, Author of ā€œWild Ride to Sobrietyā€

In episode 182 of Sober Not Mature, host Paul engages in an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Ian Fee — successful author, entrepreneur, and creator of Make It Great (MIG). Proudly sober since 2017, Ian has built a life centered on personal growth, family and living with clarity and purpose. His passion for helping others shines through as he shares how he broke free from the cycle of addiction and now guides others toward their own transformation.

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Sober Champs

Sober Champs is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and supporting individuals on their journey to sobriety. The show features stories of triumph over addiction, offering listeners motivation, practical advice, and encouragement to embrace a sober lifestyle. Each episode highlights the resilience and strength of those who have overcome their struggles with substance use.

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See you Friday, friends!

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