A powerful story of recovery, resilience, and purpose. In Episode 204 of the Sober Not Mature podcast, hosts Mike and…
Browsing: ENTERTAINMENT
Let us entertain you! Here, you’ll find a curated selection of podcasts, book reviews, TV series & movie reviews, music, and sober pop culture + celebs with the underlying theme of addiction. We’re sober, not boring! We’re covering it if it’s trending in pop culture and relates to sobriety. Our taste is eclectic, and our reviews are honest. Check out the sober entertainment you never knew you needed until now.
ENTERTAINMENT SECTIONS:
ADDICTION FICTION Addiction fiction is a burgeoning genre that delves into the gritty reality of substance use disorder and its impact on individuals and relationships. It uniquely spotlights personal growth, redemption, and the road to recovery. These narratives offer compelling, relatable messages by exploring addiction and recovery themes. 📚
#QUITLIT Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. #QUITLIT is our curated list of addiction and recovery book reviews. All Sober Curators should be well-read, from addiction and recovery memoirs to fiction and self-help. 📚
MOVIE NIGHT WITH THE SOBER CURATOR brings you the movies we love that also carry the underlying story of addiction, recovery, and mental illness. 🍿📽️
THE MINDFUL BINGE features a curated collection of reviews of our favorite TV shows where addiction and recovery are part of the main storyline. 📺
PLAY IT AGAIN is jamming with music selections representing some part of our journeys and giving us all the feels. 🎶
RECOVER MIXTAPES Coming Soon! 📼📼📼
SOBER POP CULTURE + CELEBS Introducing the latest addition to The Sober Curator: our brand-new “Sober Pop Culture and Celebs” section! We’re redefining the narrative by infusing sobriety into the heart of pop culture, taking cues from the vibrant 80s neon lights, gritty 90s vibes, and blending them seamlessly with today’s pop culture headlines and celebrity influences. Dive into a curated collection that captures the essence of this sober cultural revolution in all its trendsetting glory. 🌟
SOBER SPORTS is a section of the site dedicated to promoting sobriety and wellness through sports and fitness. It features articles, interviews, and personal stories from athletes and fitness enthusiasts who are committed to living a healthier, alcohol-free lifestyle. 🥎🏈⚽⛳🏀
RECOVERY PODCASTLAND is your ultimate destination to discover a handpicked selection of sober and recovery-focused podcasts that have been on our radar. Consider it your personalized audio journey, where each podcast is a carefully curated gem for your listening pleasure. Get ready to dive into a world of insightful conversations, inspiring stories, and valuable resources right at your fingertips. 🎧
“I thought if I stopped drinking, I wouldn’t be able to write songs.” Meredith Moon It’s a fear whispered in green rooms, art studios,…
Belfast Playwright Explores AA, Mentorship, and Human Imperfection David Ireland’s “The Fifth Step” is a play that understands sobriety not…
The Sober Curious Activity Book doesn’t arrive with a wagging finger or a life sentence. It shows up like a…
The Dark Side of Addiction … and the Light at the End of the Tunnel I started writing this piece…
The Super Bowl is more than just a game; it’s an experience filled with camaraderie, food, and celebration. If you’re…
I want to be a girls’ girl about this. I really do. When Chrissy Teigen announced she’s 52 days sober…
“I didn’t know I wanted to write this.”Niesha Davis That’s how Niesha Davis describes the beginning of her journey with The Sober…
To write your recovery story is an act of courage. Writing a raw memoir, writing ‘Addiction Fiction,’ or crafting a…
No Edits, No Retakes: Witnessing the Spiral from the Stalls Theatre has always loved alcohol. Glasses clink, bottles appear and…
“I wasn’t addicted to drugs. I was addicted to acceptance.” Jonathan Gildart That sentence lands like truth usually does — quietly, then all…
(Plus: NA drink pairings because we’re classy like that.) Let’s retire the myth that you need alcohol to be interesting.…
Finding My Purpose (and My Voice) Along the Way I didn’t set out to become a podcast producer or a…
Skiing culture has always had a certain swagger: fresh tracks in the morning, big mountain energy all afternoon, and a…
There’s a moment in this conversation when filmmaker Benjamin Flaherty describes parents walking out of his documentary screenings with tears in their eyes…
“Will took that risk of having that hard conversation with me in, like, July of 2004 and that put me…
Bob Huppert delivers a chilling blend of psychological horror and addiction drama, portraying alcoholism not as a subplot but as…
There’s a moment early in the episode when pop artist Ella Collier says something so deeply Gen Z, so emotionally fluent, and so unintentionally poetic…
Song Sung Blue, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, follows Mike and Claire—better known onstage as Lightning and Thunder—two people…
A sassy (but spiritually grounded) Step 4–5 workbook for anyone who wants freedom in 2026. If you’re starting the New…
If you’ve ever walked into a bar and felt that awkward thud in your chest—the one that says you don’t belong here just because you’re not drinking—you’re not alone.…
How do you describe an audio experience that has no equal? How do you convince others to spend their time…
No one ever expects their own brother to burn the house down. Every so often, a book comes along that…
Maia Szalavitz’s “Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction” lives up to its title. It doesn’t simply reframe…
The Terrence McNally Foundation (TMF) and The Recovery Arts Project have announced the second cycle of the Terrence McNally Recovery…
“People think it’s all about misery and desperation and death,” Renton says. “But what they forget is the pleasure of…
Cycling naturally supports a sober lifestyle. The steady rhythm of the pedals, the clear air, and the sense of forward…
Jen Hatmaker’s “Awake” lands like a spiritual defibrillator, jolting readers out of the autopilot haze we Gen Xers perfected somewhere…
If you’ve followed Everclear at any point over the last three decades, you already know that beneath the sweet-sounding, radio-ready…
#QUITLIT, WRITTEN FROM THE INSIDE OUT: Celebrating the Sober Curator Contributors Who Literally Wrote the Book(s) on Recovery There’s a…