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Brad Pitt Is Drinking Again... And Apparently We Give a $h!T | Celebrity Sobriety, Social Media Scams & Why Everyone Needs to Get Off the Internet
2026/08/13 | 56 mins.In this episode, Shane takes a sarcastic look at Brad’s decision to drink after seven years sober, the obsession with celebrity recovery, and why we seem to care more about what famous people are doing than what’s happening in our own lives.
Then we go down the social media rabbit hole, Facebook arguments, influencer scams, “COMMENT FART AND I’LL SEND YOU MY FREE GUIDE,” and the bizarre reality that social media used to be fun.Because maybe the bigger problem isn't Brad Pitt drinking.
Maybe it's that we're all spending way too much time watching everybody else live their lives.
Funny, irreverent, and occasionally uncomfortable, as usual.
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.- In this episode, Shane takes a look at modern culture and asks why we're surrounded by more information, more convenience, and more self-improvement content than ever... yet so many people still feel stuck.
From social media "experts" and AI to dopamine, distraction, and the comfort economy, we explore why real change has less to do with finding the perfect hack and more to do with doing the hard things we've been avoiding.
Because maybe the biggest obstacle isn't alcohol.
Maybe it's our addiction to comfort.
Episode Highlights:
Why everyone has advice—but few people take action
The comfort trap and modern distractions
How attention has become today's most valuable asset
Why avoiding discomfort keeps us stuck
The performance mindset that changes everything
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Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching
Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - In this episode, Shane explores what this recent tragedy reveals about modern culture, from bystander behavior and situational awareness to the importance of being prepared, staying calm under pressure, and living with a clear mind. Why do so many people reach for their phones before helping? What does real courage look like? And how can we become the kind of people our families can count on when life takes an unexpected turn?
This isn't about fear. It's about responsibility, preparedness, and building a life that's ready for whatever comes next.
Episode Highlights:
The Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting
Why people film instead of act
Situational awareness and emergency preparedness
The value of sober-minded decision-making
Firearm responsibility and training
What high performers do differently when chaos strikes
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Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days
Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching
Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - Everything is faster. Everything is easier. So why does it feel like everyone is more anxious, distracted, and exhausted than ever?
This week, Shane takes a look at modern culture through the lens of performance, sobriety, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. From AI coworkers and wellness gadgets to dopamine addiction and convenience culture, we explore why we're optimizing everything except the things that actually matter.
Has technology made us better... or just busier?
If success is easier to access than ever before, why are so many people still stuck?
This episode isn't about rejecting technology, it's about asking better questions, taking back your attention, and removing the distractions that quietly keep you from becoming the person you're capable of being.
Because maybe the greatest performance hack isn't another app...
Maybe it's learning to live with a little more intention.
Episode Highlights:
Why convenience may be making us weaker
AI, productivity, and the illusion of having more time
The billion-dollar wellness industry vs. real health
Dopamine: the new performance drug
Why alcohol isn't always the problem, the distraction is
How to reclaim your focus and perform at your highest level
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Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. - What happens when you stop believing that alcohol is a requirement for connection, celebration, or success?
In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with Elisa Saunders, recovery advocate, business leader, and former educator, for an honest conversation about women's drinking culture, leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a life with purpose beyond alcohol.
Together, they explore the rise of "mom wine culture," why so many successful women feel pressure to drink, and how removing alcohol can improve confidence, decision making, relationships, and performance both at home and in business.
Elisa also shares her personal journey from addiction to over a decade of alcohol free living, how recovery transformed her career and sense of purpose, and why serving others has become the foundation of her life.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• The truth about mom wine culture and why it's become so normalized
• Why alcohol can quietly hold back leaders and entrepreneurs
• How quitting drinking can improve confidence and decision making
• The connection between purpose, service, and long term fulfillment
• Why leading your family and your business is easier with a clear mind
• Practical insights for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol
Whether you're sober curious, alcohol free, an entrepreneur, a parent, or simply looking to become a better leader, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, fulfillment, and alcohol's role in your life.
Takeaway:
If you're looking to eliminate alcohol, improve your health, sharpen your focus, and connect with growth minded men, join our free online men's community, The Victory Circle.
You can also check out our 30 Day Alcohol Free Performance Challenge, designed to help you build momentum, increase energy, and perform at your highest level in every area of life.
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Join “The Victory Circle”, our FREE Sober Guy Mens Community at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/offers/SvjjuEQ2/checkout
Want to go 30 Days Alcohol Free? Try our 30-Day Sober Performance Challenge — https://www.thatsoberguy.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-for-30-days
Sober Executive Performance Reset: A 12 Week Private Coaching Experience - APPLY HERE https://www.thatsoberguy.com/coaching
Shanes New Book, Sober Guy How Do I - https://a.co/d/81ZIgtE
Invite Shane to Speak - https://www.thatsoberguy.com/speaking
For More Resources go to http://www.ThatSoberGuy.com
Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-ramer-7534bb257/
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Shane Ramer is the founder and host of That Sober Guy Podcast, a culture and performance platform examining what happens when high-performing men remove alcohol and reclaim clarity, focus, and leverage.
Since launching the show in 2014, Shane has reached millions of listeners across 100+ countries by challenging conventional narratives around masculinity, success, and sobriety. His work sits at the intersection of identity, discipline, and modern performance.
Shane works privately with executives, founders, athletes, and creatives who are no longer interested in numbing high performance with low-level coping tools. His approach reframes sobriety not as healing, but as optimization, removing friction so men can operate with precision in business, health, and leadership.
He is also the creator of the Sober Male Index, a performance-focused data project tracking how sobriety impacts focus, productivity, income, and social dynamics in men.
Shane is a husband of 20 years, a father of two, and lives his work through faith, fitness, and daily discipline.
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