It is 11:47 p.m. on a Monday and I am on my laptop talking to a robot about ad strategy. Twenty years sober and I have a new obsession: Claude lives in my laptop and I am not even a little bit interested in quitting. We made t-shirts about it.
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. ????
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Author Anna David reflects on the evolution from her early “will-say-anything” sober party girl years to motherhood, trauma recovery, and a more grounded understanding of herself. In this personal essay, she shares why she re-released a cleaner version of Party Girl 15 years later — and what happens when the wildest version of your past is still searchable, sellable, and occasionally handed to you by your child’s school principal.
When I got sober in the 1990s, addiction was still largely treated as a private failure. It wasn’t something people…
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Cameron Whitcomb does a backflip on stage. Not metaphorically. Literally. The 22-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter launches himself into the air mid-performance,…
In this candid interview with The Sober Curator, Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson talks with Michael Christopher about addiction, sobriety, cocaine, alcohol, pornography, family, music, trauma, zero-alcohol beer, and what keeps him grounded nearly a decade into recovery.
These 26 Gen-X movies are more than nostalgic comfort watches. From Groundhog Day and The Breakfast Club to Clueless and The Truman Show, these iconic ’80s and ’90s films offer fresh lessons about sobriety, reinvention, second chances, and sober comebacks.
There is a specific kind of comfort that comes from finding out an actor you love has been sober since…
The final whistle blows.The crowd begins to leave.Teammates pull off their pads.The locker room slowly empties. At some point, every…
I finally watched F1 on the flight home from Nashville. My friend and fellow Sober Curator Contributor Amy Liz Harrison had just…
Cameron Whitcomb returns to the American Idol stage on May 11, 2026, for the finale. Here is the recovery story…
She was high when she said yes. In the spring of 2018, Lena Dunham got engaged to a childhood friend…
Mental Health Awareness Month called. It wants you to find 19 words. This month’s Sober Search is packed with the…
Two months in and Clued In is becoming a habit. The good kind. The kind your therapist would approve of.…
I binged all ten episodes of Running Point Season 2 (Netflix) in less than twelve hours. I am not even…
Jim Norton Has Been Sober for Over 30 Years. He’ll Be the First to Tell You It Didn’t Fix Everything.…
Rufi Thorpe came to BACKSTAGE. Here is the five-minute clip, the conversation that broke the room, and the answer I am still thinking about.
Jamie Lee Curtis Has Been Sober Since February 3, 1999. She Calls It Her Greatest Accomplishment. She had rules. Never…
Walk through almost any sporting event in America and you will see it. The tailgates.The postgame celebrations.The locker room jokes.The…
Samuel L. Jackson Has Been Sober Since 1991. The Career You Know Came After. While Samuel L. Jackson was in…
Why Their Addiction Stories Feel Uncomfortably Real Television has never been particularly good at portraying addiction. Most shows fall into…
Some people have the kind of résumé that makes you want to sit up straighter. Toni Will is one of…
I have been building something. Not quietly, not slowly, and definitely not without rhinestones. BACKSTAGE with The Sober Curator is…
Florence Welch Is 12 Years Sober. She Describes Herself as an All-or-Nothing Drinker. Here’s the Full Story. Florence Welch has…
I have been sober for eight years. I say that with real gratitude. Eight years is a long time, and…
He was 20 years old, one of the most famous people on the planet, and he was showing up to…