Sober Boozers Club
The Sober Boozers Club Podcast is brought to you by Ben Gibbs - Alcoholic. Since 2022 Ben has been sourcing and enjoying the best alcohol free beer the world has to offer and has been documenting these beverages during his sobriety journey. Ben has worked alongside craft breweries, bottle shops and sober activists to raise awareness of Grey Area Drinking and to help spread the word on the growing market that is AF/NA beverages, becoming the face of the Alcohol Free Beer Club and featuring on many podcasts, as well as securing a number of features on BBC Radio. In 2024 Ben became the first alcoholic in active recovery to win a British Guild Of Beer Writers award for commentary on beer. This podcast features experts from the Beer world, as well as Alcohol Free breweries and sober activists as we explore the world of Alcohol Free beer and sobriety.
Episodes
15 episodes
From Frustration to Innovation: The Jump Ship Brewing Story
When Sonja Mitchell couldn't find good alcohol-free beer during Dry January 2018, she did what any frustrated craft beer lover might dream of doing – she started Scotland's first dedicated alcohol-free brewery. Jump Ship Brewing was born from t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:10
Crafting Connections: Beer Beyond Alcohol With The Daft About Craft Podcast
What happens when a sober beer enthusiast sits down with two craft beer podcasters? A fascinating exploration of beer culture that bridges the divide between traditional and alcohol-free brewing worlds.In this candid conversation, Ben w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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55:33
Savoring Tradition and Innovation: Mark Dredge’s Beer Journey
Ever wondered if a staunch traditional beer enthusiast could pivot to championing alcohol-free brews? Join us as we welcome James Beard award-winning writer and Sunday Brunch's renowned beer expert Mark Dredge, who shares his fascinating journe...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:29
Rebuilding Life and Embracing Sobriety with Michael Sargood: From Alcohol Struggles to Sober Activism
Ever wondered if you could rebuild your life in your 40s without relying on alcohol? Join us for a heartfelt chat with Michael Sarooud, also known as Happy Without the Hooch, as he candidly shares his journey through early sobriety. We laugh an...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:53
Brewing Beyond Borders: Trent's Journey Through Australia's Alcohol-Free Beer Landscape with MASHGANG
What does it take to brew a hit alcohol-free beer in Australia? Trent from Mash Gang Australia joins us to share the journey behind their latest creation, Beach Goon, and its entry in the Australian Independent Brewing Awards. We have a laugh o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:03:55
Redefining Social Spaces Through Alcohol-Free Craft Beer with Roger Warner from Only With Love
What if you could redefine your social life while prioritizing your well-being? Join us as we chat with Roger Warner, the visionary co-founder of Only With Love, a unique well-being brewery in East Sussex. Roger, alongside his partner Steve, is...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:13
Comedy and Clarity: Peeling Back Layers of Sobriety with Pearl
As I sat with my friend Pearl—a stand-up comedian with a knack for turning life's lemons into comedic lemonade—we peeled back layers of our sobriety journeys. She revealed the complexities of living alcohol-free within the creative arts, a worl...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:22
A Voyage into the Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Horizon With Below Brew Co
Sail with us into the spirited waters of low and no alcohol beer, as I, Ben, alongside Rob of Below Brew Co, chart the course from the brand's initial conception to its sea-inspired rebranding. Discover how a trademark hiccup led to a quest for...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:47
Redefining Revelry: Crafting Inclusivity with Andy Mee's Alcohol-Free Vision
Have you ever raised a glass at a celebration, only to wish there was a non-alcoholic option that didn't feel like an afterthought? Andy Mee, founder of the Alcohol-Free Drinks Company, joins us to share how his personal journey to sobriety led...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:44
Embracing Sobriety's Tapestry with Shell Regini: Laughs, Reflections And A Campaign For Sober Toilets
When Shell Regini, the heart and soul behind the 'We Recover Loudly' podcast, pulls up a chair, you know you're in for an unfiltered trek down the road to sobriety. Together, we unravel the tapestry of challenges and laughter that stitches toge...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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57:11
A Toast to Innovation in the Non-Alcoholic Beer Industry with Sam Ray (We Can Be Friends)
Discover the unexpected joys of alcohol-free beer as I, Ben, sit down with Sam Ray, the mastermind behind New Kids on the Block, We Can Be Friends, and uncover the vibrant world of non-alcoholic brews. Sam's dedication and inventive approach ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:50
A Journey Through the Alcohol-Free Beer Universe with Guest Expert Martin Dixon
Navigating the lively world of non-alcoholic brews, I'm Ben, your companion and chief enthusiast at the Sober Boozers Club podcast. This episode is a toast to the curious and the committed, as we're joined by the inspiring Martin Dixon of Alc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:45
Raising a laugh sharing insight: A dive into the world of non alcoholic brewing with Jordan from Mash Gang
When laughter and lessons collide, you get a unique peek behind the curtain of the low and no alcohol beverage industry with my guest, Jordan from Mash Gang. This week on the Sober Boozers Club podcast, we share candid tales from the trenches o...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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53:15
Pioneering the Low ABV Landscape And Sustaining A Leading Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Brand: Alex From Mashgang
When life handed Alex Loveday, co founder of Mash Gang, a spinal stroke at 17, he didn't just learn to walk again—he sprinted into the world of entrepreneurship with a mission to brew up change. Our conversation peels back the layers of Alex'...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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42:12
Unmasking Sobriety (My Journey): A Tale of Friendship, Recovery, and Resilience
Ever found yourself at a crossroads where the bottle you once considered a friend became your fiercest foe? That's the story of my life I've unfolded in the safe haven of the Sober Boozers Club. With Greg and Jay, we pull back the curtain on a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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