We interrupt your regularly scheduled mocktail to bring you the latest edition of TJI, our weekly roundup of trending headlines, pop culture breakdowns, and sober events that deserve a spot on your calendar. Think The View, but sober—and way less interrupting.
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Ripple’s nicotine-free, plant-powered vapes are everywhere again. Whether you’re into lavender, peppermint, or existential crisis, these flavor-forward clouds are becoming part of the sober starter pack.
⛳️ Adam Sandler’s Hidden Flasks & Sobriety Winks in Happy Gilmore 2
Sandler returns to the green—and to his weird habit of hiding booze in golf holes. This Netflix sequel manages to land a few subtle nods to recovery between slapstick swings.
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Carmy’s still screaming into walk-ins, but this season, he’s also tackling Step 9 energy head-on. If you like your trauma slow-cooked and Michelin-starred, this one’s serving gourmet guilt with finesse.
☢️ Twitchland – The Wildest Addiction Fiction of the Year
This new book imagines a dystopia where nuclear waste is the drug of choice. It’s gritty, twitchy, and totally unhinged—in all the right ways.
????️ “All Gas, No Brake”: Jason Mayo’s Recovery Story in Overdrive
Mayo reflects on 15 years sober like it’s been one long, high-speed road trip through grief, growth, and grace. Healing isn’t linear, and that’s the point.
???? Celebrity Sober Spotlight: Eminem at 17 Years Clean
Slim Shady pops up in Happy Gilmore 2 with a hilariously unhinged cameo—and a reminder that long-term sobriety doesn’t dull your edge. If anything, it sharpens it. Shoutout to Em for continuing to rep the recovery life without apology.
SOBER EVENTS at The Sober Curator keeps you in the loop on alcohol-free gatherings happening nationwide. From sober comedy shows and non-alcoholic tastings to festivals, retreats, and sporting events, we highlight vibrant, community-driven experiences from coast to coast. Our goal? To keep you entertained, inspired, and connected—no matter where you live. Need more sober time than one event? We’ve got your back with our Sober Retreat Calendar.
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From conscious cuddling to drag fundraisers and nuclear-lit fiction, there’s no shortage of ways to keep your sober life weird, wonderful, and wide open.
Until next week—stay hydrated, stay curious, and keep it crispy.
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