If you’re sober and love to laugh so hard your LaCroix might geyser out your nose, hit pause on life and add Sam Miller’s new Stand Up! Records comedy album and special, Round Trip, to your playlist—immediately, if not sooner. We’ve been huge fans of Sam since our 2024 interview, and watching him release a full-blown special that celebrates humor, honesty, and recovery feels like a win for the entire sober community.
Sober comics are having a moment—and Sam Miller is leading the charge with a style that’s part Kyle Kinane, part Tommy Chong, with a surprising-but-perfect undercurrent of Margaret Cho. His voice is raw, unexpected, deeply human, and absolutely hilarious. And yes, there are stories involving pre-emptive tasings, seagull-egg rumors, and an unforgettable encounter involving bravado and a vagina. Buckle up.
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The world needs more sober comics, and Sam Miller is one of our finest.
Meet Round Trip: A Comedy Special Rooted in Chaos, Recovery & Community
Produced by the powerhouse indie comedy label Stand Up! Records—home to over 250 releases and known for developing tomorrow’s comedy legends—Round Trip is a beautifully bizarre, emotionally grounded, totally unhinged ride through Miller’s life.
Album Credits Include:
Written & Performed by: Sam Miller
Executive Producer: Dan Schlissel
Producer: Miguel Pineda
Director: Ian Rans
Director of Photography: Peter Miller
Cameras: Martinho Ribeiro, Logan Shaw, Jessica Franco
Audio Engineer: Thomas Pell
Mix & Mastering: Matt Fay
Music: “Super Fire Hot” by Plastik Trumpet
Album Art: Pat Moriarty (patmoriarity.com)
This project is packed with indie-comedy pedigree, visual artistry, and the kind of craftsmanship that elevates Sam’s raw storytelling into something epic.
Why Sam Miller Resonates So Deeply with the Sober Community
We first sat down with Sam in 2024, and what stood out then still stands strong today: Sam doesn’t do comedy about recovery—Sam does comedy that translates recovery into connection.
His stories validate the messy middle.
His jokes normalize the awkward.
His presence reminds us that sobriety isn’t a punishment—it’s a plot twist.
Sam blends laugh-out-loud absurdity with real-life recovery truth bombs, creating a unique brand of comedy that makes sober folks feel seen, understood, and part of something bigger.
LaCroix, Seven Cans Deep: The Man, the Myth, the Sparkling-Water Legend
In our Sober Curator Podcast episode with Sam and contributor Tamar Medford, we discovered a few crucial truths:
- Sam double-fists drinks like a champ—often with at least one LaCroix in the mix.
- He has consumed seven to eight cans of LaCroix during a long drive.
- Tamar has questions.
- Alysse is on the LaCroix PR mailing list and will forever flex that fact.
Naturally, this spiraled into a conversation about how sober voices can leverage social media for brand partnerships, community-building, and visibility—something Sam does exceptionally well. His candid online presence is a huge part of what packs his live shows and keeps his fanbase growing.
Follow Sam everywhere:
📸 Instagram: @sammillercomedian
📘 Facebook: /makeolympialaughagain
▶️ YouTube: @sammillercomedian
🎟 Show Tickets: https://www.sammillercomedy.com/tix
From Chemical Dependency Counselor to Comedy Powerhouse
Before going all-in on comedy, Sam served as a chemical dependency counselor—an experience that infuses his comedic worldview with empathy, grit, and lived wisdom. Ultimately, ADHD, scheduling conflicts, and the gravitational pull of the stage convinced him to jump into comedy full-time.
And it’s paying off.
People are recognizing him in public.
His stories are resonating nationwide.
His debut special is gaining traction on YouTube, Amazon, and Tubi.
And his voice is becoming one of the most compelling in the sober-comedy space.
Why Humor Matters in Sobriety—According to Sam (and Honestly, We Agree)
Sobriety is profound, but it doesn’t have to be solemn. Sam credits humor as a tool that helped him navigate:
- Big emotions
- Social discomfort
- Shame and stigma
- The “Who am I now?” identity shift of early sobriety
He was funny before getting sober—but now his humor has purpose, power, and clarity. It’s rooted in gratitude rather than chaos. And it shows.
Magnet Fishing, Olympia Shenanigans & A Life Built on Gratitude
Sam’s hobbies and community antics—like magnet fishing and his infamous prank posters across Olympia—add depth and delight to his public persona. He’s sober, stable, grounded… and still a delightful weirdo in all the best ways.
With 16 years of sobriety under his belt, Sam often reflects on how different the world was when he first got sober. The lack of NA options. The stigma. The uncertainty. Today, he’s both a participant in and a champion for a more inclusive, alcohol-optional culture.
Supporting Recovery Through Art, Storytelling & Comedy
In our recent conversation, Sam and Alysse got into the importance of entertainment in recovery—how stories, community, and humor help people stay connected and inspired. Alysse recommended Loudermilk on Amazon (it’s fantastic), and Sam admitted he might check it out once basketball season stops taking up all his brain cells.
The message is clear:
Entertainment matters.
Storytelling matters.
Laughing your face off matters.
And Sam Miller is doing all three—beautifully.
Where to Watch Round Trip (and Where to See Sam Live)
You can watch Sam’s debut special 👉HERE
Upcoming shows & tour dates 👉HERE
Stand Up! Records
🎧 standuprecords.com
📺 Roku Channel
📸 IG: @standuprecords
✖️ Twitter/X: @standuprecords
🌐 Bluesky: standuprecords.bsky.social
Sober Entertainment Sobees Score: 5 out of 5
FINAL WORD: Add Round Trip to Your Sober Comedy Playlist TODAY
Sam Miller isn’t just funny.
He’s not just sober.
He’s not just a great storyteller.
He is proof that sobriety doesn’t shrink your world—it expands it.
So do your part:
Share his work.
Boost sober talent.
Support artists who make recovery feel vibrant and alive.
And for the love of all things bubbly, crack open a LaCroix and press play.
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