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They Think It's All Sober

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Join Jamie and Tom each week as they interview musicians, artists, influencers and athletes about cutting alcohol and other substances from their lives. 


Hear about how they did it, their motivations and the benefits of sobriety, with a few gory stories of the sesh along the way. 


Jamie and Tom are also joined weekly by counsellor / psychotherapist David Gibbs to give professional context to the discussions and provide some great resources for people looking to change their relationship with alcohol.


No preaching, no judgement, just honesty. 


They Think It’s All Sober, it is now!

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Episodes

Last Orders! Season 2 Finale

And just like that, another sober podcast season comes to an end... Thank you all SO MUCH for being with us on this journey! Whether you've been with us from the start, or if this is your first episode, we couldn't have done it without your support. We never thought we'd be blessed with such a kind hearted community - you're all amazing and inspire us to continue our sober journey, so this episodes for you! In this final show, Jamie and Tom dive into listener questions, discuss their stand out l...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Spencer Matthews: Striving For Happiness

Congratulations all you dry January Drinkers! To commemorate the moment, we've only got TV star, podcaster and 'CleanCo' entrepreneur, Spencer Matthews on the podcast! Spencer made a name for himself in 2011, appearing in 'Made In Chelsea', a show that captured the life of affluent young people living in West London. He explains on the pod how filming for a TV show affected his drinking habits negatively... After too many nights of drinking whiskey on the sofa, Spencer decided to call it quits a...

Feb 01, 20241 hr 56 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Mathew Pritchard: From Dirty Sanchez to Sober Clean Chef

Are you ready for an absolute naughties hero?! Jamie and Tom have only gone and got professional skateboarder, stunt performer, celebrity chef, and triathlon athlete, Mathew Pritchard on the podcast! Pritchard rose to fame performing unbelievable stunts as one half of 'Dirty Sanchez' on MTV's 'Balls Of Steel'. Now, he's moved into the health & wellness space, competing in ultra endurance races around the world as well as currently dominating the vegan cooking space with his recipe books and ...

Jan 25, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Relationships: Tawny Lara - The Sober Sexpert (Pt 2)

Time to turn up the heat for the second instalment of our relationship special... Author and podcaster, Tawny Lara AKA The Sober Sexpert, calls in from NYC to give us her best alcohol-free dating and sober sex tips! Tawny writes on how to have better sex, better dates, and better partnerships - without relying on alcohol. In this episode, she talks to Jamie and Tom about her new book 'Dry Humping' and offers advice on ways to feel confident when dating sober, how to practice real intimacy and su...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Relationships: Ricci and Alisha (Black & Sober Podcast) - Sobriety Saved Our Marriage (Pt 1)

It’s time to get up close and personal in our two part relationship special. This week Jamie and Tom are joined by not one, but two guests! Married couple Ricci and Alisha. 'Black & Sober' Podcast couple, Ricci and Alisha, decided to go sober 8-months ago after both having a troublesome relationship with alcohol. In this episode, they rejoice about the impact cutting alcohol has had on their 6 year long marriage and describe how they did it. A very interesting insight into how you can change...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 46 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Heroes Of The Zeroes: Luke Boase - The Lucky Saint

For those of you that are regular listeners, you’ll know that Jamie and Tom love seeing one thing more than anything - Lucky Saint on draft. This week on the podcast we have been blessed by the Lucky Saint himself, Luke Boase. Luke founded Lucky Saint in 2018 after becoming frustrated with the lack of quality UK alcohol-free beer. Skip forward to 2023, Lucky Saint now owns a pub, is stocked on draft in hundreds of pubs around the UK and is even Arsenal FC (boooo), non alcoholic beer of choice. L...

Jan 04, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Sober Curious Questions

Jamie and Tom sit down to answer your listener questions! Plenty of tips, advice and motivation bottled into one episode. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Dec 28, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 9

They Think It’s All Sober: 2023 round up

Jamie and Tom look back on the year and celebrate sobriety, distilling their favourite moments and lessons from the show so far. Hear from the listeners too, who share their sober wins going into 2024! This show is full of good energy and interesting learnings! Thank you all for your support! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Dec 21, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Ollie Eats: Under The Influencer

The kebab king! Food and travel content creator, Ollie Eats, swings by the studio in this episode! Ollie is a well known eater (what a cool reputation!)... a couple of years back he gained a huge following online after packing in his barbering career to pursue his delicious passion of reviewing food! But with food, comes alcohol...plenty of alcohol. Fine wines, craft beers and IPA's - the list goes on and it all has to be reviewed. Join us on this succulent episode as Ollie describes to Jamie an...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Abi Feltham: Chasing Chaos

Internet personality Abi Feltham hit headlines this year after speaking out about her drinking addiction which started at age 14. Now three and a half years sober she has amassed a huge following online where she documents her Sobriety and mental health journey. But as Abi describes in this episode, her journey up to going sober has not been easy... In this episode, Abi opens up to Jamie and Tom about why she chose to chase the chaos, the impact of abusing drugs and how she saved herself from th...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 6

So-Ho-Ho-Ber: Navigating The Festive Season

For many people, the festive period brings its own set of challenges - embarrassing yourself at the work Christmas party, drinking far too much alcohol everyday or seeing that aunty you always disagree with. With so much stacked anticipation, more and more of us are looking toward celebrating Christmas alcohol free. In this episode Jamie, Tom and a selection of special guests, offer their best pieces of advice for helping you enjoy a sober Christmas. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram....

Nov 30, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Sarah Turner (The Unmumsy Mum): Death By A Thousand Cuts

Author and mumfluencer, Sarah Turner AKA The Unmumsy Mum, joins Jamie and Tom in the studio! Sarah rose to fame after posting her brutally honest and funny experiences of being a mum online. She amassed a huge following of parents which led to her releasing a series of books about being a 21st century mum. Sarah is also over a year sober and now speaks about this experience. We all know parenting isn't easy, but does alcohol consumption make it any easier? In this episode we delve into why we dr...

Nov 23, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Matt Willis: Showing Shame To The Light

Jamie and Tom are joined by the legendary 'Busted' band member and documentary maker Matt Willis. Matt was part of the infamous pop rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000's. His life quickly changed from hanging around London pubs to selling out world tours. Whilst Matt explains in this episode that he enjoyed drinking before the fame, the high octane lifestyle of a touring rockstar quickly amplified that pleasure, and he became addicted to alcohol. Matt's story is truly inspiring - from ...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Dean McCullough: Know Your Worth

Radio 1 Presenter and Gaydio alumni Dean McCullough joins us in the studio this week! If you're a fan of pop culture, good music and belly laughs, you'll definitely recognise Dean from your TV screen and radio! He's an absolute Irish gem! He fills every room with his infectious energy and charm, and you can tell he is the life and soul of the party (even without a drink). In this episode, Dean opens up to us about the impact of drinking from a young age, his motivations for wanting to re-evaluat...

Nov 09, 20231 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 2

David Gibbs: The Sober Psychotherapist

Season 2 is here baby! Jamie and Tom are back with another huge series! Full of more sobriety stories, drinking advice and honest people. For this first episode, we are joined by the man, the myth, the cupboard legend - our sober psychotherapist David Gibbs. David Gibbs is our resident therapist who pops up at the end of our episodes to provide some further understanding and science to what we heard throughout the guest interview. Regular listeners will remember him from season 1! However this t...

Nov 02, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Sober October

We couldn't stay away! Here's a quick little episode on some tips and tricks for Sober October. We highly recommend trying a month off the sauce so give this a listen and see how you get on...

Oct 05, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Tom's Story

This week's episode is the season finale! Following Jamie's episode a couple of weeks ago, it was only fitting to tell my story too. Hear about my journey, the struggles, benefits and the honest reality of drink and drugs within the music / entertainment industry along with my experience of parenting during both the sesh years and the more recent sober ones!

Sep 28, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Adam Biddle: Drive & Determination

This week Tom and Jamie are joined by entrepreneur and social media agency mogul Adam Biddle. Having grown up with Tom and at one point being his boss, Adam tells his story of how he became the MD of a global marketing agency at just 19 years old. This weeks different perspective highlights a different motivation for sobriety - not through necessity but through determination to be the best!

Sep 21, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Steph Elswood: Everything Can Be Beautiful

This week on the podcast the boys are joined by 'Stay Sassy' dancer, social influencer and business owner Steph Elswood. Steph has been sober now for 4 years and is absolutely smashing life because of it. She's amassed a huge following on line where she shares lots of sobriety advice! Steph is a successful business woman and co-founder of 'Dry Disco' with Millie Gooch - recently she launched her own range of non-alcoholic drinks called 'CAROUSE' and credits her sobriety as a catalyst for startin...

Sep 14, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Jamie's Story

This weeks episode is all about me (Jamie), I guess doing this podcast we were always going to have to do an episode on ourselves right? So here it is. A deep dive into my life, my loss and my learnings. Thank you for listening <3 Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Sep 07, 20231 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Live from Reading Festival

Jamie and Tom are live at Reading Festival! The boys hit the celebrations and document partying sober at one of the UK's biggest music weekends! They talk challenges, benefits and non-alcohol availability. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Aug 31, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Cam Holmes: Starting A Sober Life

Netflix's 'Too Hot To Handle' star and musician, Cam Holmes, tells us all about why he has now decided to go sober! This show is perfect for all those wanting to reconsider their relationship with alcohol - Cam is at the start of his sobriety journey and shares with us some of his recent experiences. If you need to hear some friendly sober motivation, this is the episode for you! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com...

Aug 24, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Jimmy Watkins: Running Through It

Jimmy Watkins is the running music reviewer who's taking over the internet! He’s co-founder of the Running Punks community; a group that brings together like-minded runners of all levels with the goal of making running fun and accessible to all. In this episode he tells us all about his highs and lows - from running in competitions around the world, to becoming a touring rockstar. He talks to us about his turbulent journey with alcohol and what he now finally realises got him sober. It's an exce...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Millie Gooch: Sober Girl Society

She needs no introduction... Founder of Sober Girl Society, Millie Gooch swings by the boat for a mind-blowing conversation all about redefining your relationship with alcohol. Millie is the founder of The Sober Girl Society and one of the leading voices in the UK Sobriety movement. Not only that, she is a speaker, author and absolute hero. This episode is overflowing with useful tips and science, all distilled to help you tackle each day sober confidently from the master herself. Follow us on s...

Aug 10, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 8

A Sober Stag? In Ibiza? Are You Having A Laugh?!

In this special episode, Jamie and Tom are coming live and direct from Ibiza celebrating Tom's final months before becoming a married man! Ahhh a HUGE sober stag in the sun! We all know that stag/hen parties and summer holidays normally mean excessive amounts of booze, drugs and…ahem….but is it possible to enjoy them sober? In this episode Jamie and Tom talk candidly about their experiences of celebrating huge life events sober, highlighting what they found useful, things to look out for when tr...

Aug 03, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Self Love Liv: Alcohols Relationship With The Mind

This week Tom and Jamie are joined by influencer and mental health advocate Self Love Liv. Liv grew up in Birmingham and suffered from a mental illness at a very young age, which turned her to drinking at age 14. After many years of burying her problems in a bottle, she realised there was hope in sobriety. Now she has a huge following on social media where she speaks openly about her relationship with mental illness and sobriety hoping to help others on their journey. They speak about about self...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Robert Harvey: Rockstar To Rehab, 17 Years Sober

This week Jamie and Tom are joined by music industry legend Robert Harvey, singer of cult band The Music as well as playing with icons like The Streets and Kasabian and writing countless hits for others. In this weeks episode Rob talks about his journey to stardom as a teenager and how that effected his relationship with alcohol. Rob dives into his relationship with self and how he’s channelled that to his advantage today!

Jul 20, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 5

How To Enjoy A Festival Sober

Festival season is upon us, and everyone should be able to enjoy the experience whether they drink or not! We know the challenges that come with festivals and being sober - feeling excluded, finding new energy reserves and tolerating drunks. Jamie and Tom have now done a couple of festivals sober, and in this episode, they share with you their tips and advice for enjoying the experience with no booze.

Jul 13, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Simon Thomas: Television, Sport and Battling The Bottle

Simon Thomas is British broadcast royalty, presenting on BBC's Blue Peter, Sky Sports, and Amazon Prime. We're all used to switching on the television and catching Simon in front of the camera, but what he was dealing with off-screen will come as a shock. In this episode, Jamie and Tom speak to Simon about dealing with imposter syndrome to fit in at work, how to navigate grief when dealing with addiction and important things you can do to make sober days attainable. Follow us on socials - https:...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 3

RØRY: Getting Sober In Amsterdam?!

Alternative Pop Singer/Songwriter, RØRY, gives Jamie and Tom a powerful tale of sobriety you don't want to miss. RØRY is a London-based musician, author, songwriter and online superstar who is making huge waves in music scene right now. Hit after hit has seen her rise to the highest levels of fandom and community - you could definitely say RØRY is at the top of her game... but it hasn't always been that way. Underage clubbing, substance abuse, and international partying led her down a path for w...

Jun 29, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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