Put down the clickbait and pick up your non-alcoholic bevie of choice—this is TJI: your weekly dose of sober pop culture. Like Entertainment Tonight, but with fewer scandals and way more sparkling water.
And fueled this week by our fake sponsor: Fomo Be Gone—scented with lavender and pure self-worth. Finally, a fragrance that says, “I don’t need your party, Karen.”
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1. Shuffle: Behind the Curtain on Addiction Treatment – Movie Night with The Sober Curator
An unflinching look at the darker corners of the addiction treatment industry. Less Hollywood glam, more raw truth bombs. Think The Wizard of Oz—but when the curtain pulls back, it’s all insurance paperwork and shady practices.
2. Happy Gilmore 2 – Movie Night with The Sober Curator
Adam Sandler dusts off his nine iron for the long-awaited sequel. This time, booze isn’t just a joke—it’s hidden everywhere, from golf bags to sand traps. Part comedy, part Easter egg hunt (if the eggs were mini bottles of Jack).
3. 18 Top Sober Musicians – Music
From Macklemore to Demi Lovato, these sober artists prove you don’t need a bottle to hit the high notes. Bonus: they actually remember their lyrics after the show.
4. Sober Scents: A Guide to Alcohol-Free Perfumes – #ADDTOCART
Spritz this, not that. A roundup of perfumes crafted without alcohol—think sandalwood, jasmine, and botanicals that don’t smell like frat house floor.
5. This Naked Mind by Annie Grace – #QUITLIT
A cornerstone in the quit-lit canon, Annie Grace’s This Naked Mind is more than a book—it’s a Ctrl+Alt+Delete for drinking habits.
???? Sober Celeb Spotlight: Stephen King
The king of horror has been sober since the late 1980s after a family intervention. King once described early sobriety as feeling “evicted from life,” but today, it’s the foundation of his creativity. Proof that recovery doesn’t kill art—it fuels it.
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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???? Top Sober Events
- The Unbuzzed Club Sober Social – Austin, TX, Friday, August 29
Austin nightlife vibes—minus the 2 a.m. tequila decisions. - Soberfest Ohio – Hillard, OH, Sunda,y August 31
A full-day festival with music, speakers, vendors, and family-friendly fun. - Recover OUTloud Music Festival – Colorado Springs, CO, Monda,y September 1
Live sober music under the Colorado sky—think Red Rocks energy with more hugs and no beer breath. - Non-Alcoholic Drink Tasting with Moment – Lake Tahoe, CA, Friday, September 5
Mocktail flights + lakeside views = an evening you’ll actually remember. - Rally for Recovery – Madison, WI, Saturday, September 6
A massive community rally celebrating sober strength.
???? For these and more, check out our Events + Retreats Calendar.
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“This is T-Boog and that’s the scoop from TJI—think of us as Page Six, but with more mocktails and less scandal. Thanks for hanging out with us. Sobriety isn’t just about saying no—it’s about saying yes to a better story.” – Alysse Bryson
Hosted by Alysse Bryson & Tamar Routly, and produced by Podcast Impact Studio, The Sober Curator Podcast brings sober lifestyle, pop culture, & recovery to the mic. Alongside Alysse & Tamar, rotating global contributors join as co-hosts to explore zero-proof drinks, sober travel, quit lit, entertainment, & mental health. This is sober media with personality, perspective, & a glitter bomb of honesty. Sober-curious or living alcohol-free, we’ve got you! We’re not here to help you get sober. We’re here to help you live sober: and love it.
Season 1 was the proof of concept. Season 2 is the proof of life.
Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly are back, and this season is everything the Sober Curator has always been — bold, irreverent, pop-culture-soaked, and built for the person who is done white-knuckling and ready to actually LIVE their sober life.In this first episode, Alysse and Tamar pull back the curtain on what's coming in Season 2: sober entrepreneurship, the Aura House debut, mindful binging (yes, that's a thing — and yes, it involves Euphoria), fresh merch, and the kind of guests who make you remember why you followed your gut and chose this life. They also get into the funemployment era. If you know, you know.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Season 2 goes deeper on the sober lifestyle — the living part, not just the getting-there part
– Mindful binging is real: consuming pop culture with intention and a zero-proof drink in hand
– Alysse's funemployment era is officially open for business — and it's giving main character energy
– New merch, new guests, and new reasons to love your sober life are all on the way
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