Your life doesn’t change in big moments.
It changes in reps.

In this episode, Shane Ramer breaks down why breakthroughs are overrated, and why discipline, consistency, and daily action are what actually build authority, confidence, and sobriety.

From a random airport encounter in Denver on his way to speak at Amplify Sober Voices and Podfest Expo… to recording early podcast episodes in a Chevy S-10 with no audience and no validation… this episode is about the quiet work most men avoid.

We’ve been conditioned to chase moments: The viral clip.
The big stage.
The emotional breakthrough.

But sobriety isn’t built in moments.
Marriage isn’t built in moments.
Leadership isn’t built in moments.

They’re built in reps.

Shane covers:

• Why most people quit before momentum ever kicks in

• The danger of waiting to “feel ready”

• The three forms every sober leader must train: authenticity, value, and consistency

• How daily alcohol-free decisions reshape your identity

If you’re tired of chasing motivation and ready to build real strength, this episode will recalibrate your mindset.

Moments are loud.
Reps are quiet.
Reps change your life.

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Sober minds see straight.

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California voters were promised $370 million in cannabis tax revenue for drug prevention and youth treatment through Prop 64.

So why are tens, even hundreds of millions flowing through activist nonprofits and voter registration efforts instead?

In this episode, we break down what Prop 64 promised… where the money is actually going… and why many critics say “drug prevention” has turned into a political slush fund wrapped in good intentions.

We unpack:

• How cannabis tax dollars are allocated

• The role of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Elevate Youth program

• Why NGOs tied to political organizing are receiving prevention funds

• What this says about accountability, governance, and cultural leadership

And most importantly, what this means for men who choose to live clear-headed, sober-minded, and awake.

Because sobriety isn’t just about quitting alcohol.
It’s about discernment.
It’s about responsibility.
It’s about seeing straight in a culture that profits off distraction.

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Gentlemen… what if the bar isn’t just a place to “blow off steam”… but a system designed to keep you from leveling up?

In this episode, we break down a controversial idea: bars aren’t evil, but they are efficient. Efficient at sedating ambition. Efficient at normalizing mediocrity. Efficient at keeping men distracted from building legacies in business, family, health, and leadership.

We unpack:

• How bar culture subtly suppresses masculine drive
• Why alcohol reduces ambition while increasing tolerance for mediocrity
• The economic machine behind a $1.5 trillion global alcohol industry
• How bars keep men predictable, distracted, and emotionally underdeveloped
• Why younger men are quietly drinking less and what that means for leadership
• The rise of sober social spaces and cultural shifts happening right now

This isn’t a conspiracy rant. It’s a performance conversation.

You can’t lead your company, your marriage, or your mission if your clarity is being fogged every weekend.

Bars aren’t just “fun.” They shape behavior. They shape habits. They shape culture.

And the real rebellion in 2026?
Leaving early. Staying sharp. Building something meaningful.

If you care about masculinity, leadership, high performance, sobriety, and building a life that actually matters, this episode will challenge you.

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Tattoo culture has always been wrapped in rebellion, late nights, and heavy drinking, but what happens when an artist decides to create without numbing?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer sits down with renowned tattoo artist Jeff Crabtree to talk about art, identity, discipline, and the uncomfortable truths no one wants to admit about creativity and alcohol.

Jeff opens up about his journey through addiction, tattoo culture, and how sobriety didn’t kill his edge, it sharpened it. Together, they unpack why so many creative industries normalize burnout and substance use, how sobriety changes the way you show up in your craft, and what it really takes to build a legacy instead of just a reputation.

This conversation goes deeper than tattoos. It’s about mastery, presence, masculinity, and creating something meaningful without destroying yourself in the process.

• How sobriety impacts creativity, focus, and discipline

• Identity beyond the “artist lifestyle”

• The difference between rebellion and self-control

• What it means to build long-term success without self-sabotage

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone questioning the role alcohol plays in your life, this episode will challenge some deeply ingrained narratives, and challenges the status quo.

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What happens when sobriety becomes a cultural priority, not just a personal choice?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we break down the Great American Recovery Plan and explore what it could mean if America truly shifted toward treatment over punishment, real recovery infrastructure, and accountability with support.

This conversation goes beyond politics and into culture, identity, performance, and leadership, especially for men navigating business, family, and health in a world built on distraction and sedation.

We also examine the broader recovery messaging gaining traction around:

• Mental health and addiction recovery

• Food quality and physical health

• Pharma dependence and long-term consequences

• Sobriety as personal sovereignty and leadership

We ask the uncomfortable questions:

• What industries struggle when people get clear-minded?

• Why is avoidance normalized while discipline is questioned?

• What changes when men stop numbing and start leading?

This episode isn’t about telling you what to think, it’s about helping you see the system clearly and decide for yourself.

If you’re interested in sobriety, recovery, mental clarity, personal growth, and high-performance living, this episode will challenge you, in a good way.

Listen now and join the conversation.

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Reality TV isn’t just entertainment, it’s a mirror. And what it keeps reflecting back is worth questioning.

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane breaks down why reality TV consistently centers alcohol-fueled chaos, reckless masculinity, and emotionally unregulated men—and what that says about our culture’s relationship with leadership, performance, and sobriety.

From dating shows and house-based dramas to competition series and celebrity culture, alcohol isn’t just present—it’s the engine. The louder the conflict, the sloppier the behavior, the better the ratings. But at what cost?

Shane contrasts today’s reality TV landscape with earlier eras of television that celebrated responsibility, growth, and strong family dynamics—and asks a bigger question:
Why does modern media reward dysfunction while treating discipline

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In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane Ramer looks past the headlines and into what falling beer and alcohol sales actually signal about culture, stress, health, and how people are coping right now.

This isn’t about shaming drinkers or celebrating bankruptcy filings.
It’s about asking better questions.

Why are legacy beer brands struggling?
Why are younger consumers quietly opting out?
And why does every conversation about declining alcohol sales still avoid the obvious conclusion?

We unpack:

• The collapse of “drink because it’s normal” logic

• Why alcohol is losing relevance and not just market share

• How wellness, performance, and awareness are reshaping habits

• What the industry’s panic tells us about cultural change

• And why fewer people drinking doesn’t mean fewer people socializing

That Sober Guy isn’t just about quitting alcohol.
It’s about what happens after.

Drop a comment:
Do you think alcohol is actually losing cultural power — or just being rebranded?

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Every January, the same thing happens.

Millions of people quietly stop drinking…
Celebrities post their “reset” routines…
Brands suddenly talk about “mindful consumption”…
And then February hits, and we all pretend none of it mattered.

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we break down the cultural hypocrisy around alcohol and why Dry January has become the only socially acceptable time to admit drinking might be an issue.

We unpack:

• Why alcohol is the only substance you have to justify not using

• How celebrity culture glamorizes drinking, until it doesn’t

• What declining beer sales and bankrupt alcohol brands are quietly telling us

• Why “moderation” sounds responsible but rarely matches real life

• And how Dry January accidentally exposes a truth no one wants to say out loud

This isn’t about shame.
It’s about honesty, culture, and calling out the weird double standards we’ve all accepted.

If you’ve ever wondered why quitting drinking feels harder socially than drinking every weekend…
If you’ve ever done Dry January and thought, “Why don’t I feel like going back?”
Or if you’re just tired of being gaslit by alcohol culture.

This episode is for you.

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