Best Drunk Talk Sober The Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Diary of an Alcoholic Housewife – Brenda Tells All 1:13:20

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This week on Drunk-ish I sit down with Brenda Wilhelmson, author of Diary of an Alcoholic Housewife. Brenda opens up about juggling motherhood, her years of trying to “look perfect on the outside” while feeling wrecked on the inside, and the rocky starts that came before lasting sobriety. We talk about vodka martinis with dissertation-writing cousi…

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The Diary That Sent Robin Reiser to Rehab (Part 2) 33:28

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Imagine getting sober before you could drive. That’s my guest this week, Robin Reiser, who checked into rehab at sixteen and never looked back. Well… not willingly, anyway. Robin tells me about being busted by her parents after they found her diary (rookie mistake), what it felt like to think alcohol was her best friend, and the surprisingly relata…

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The Diary That Sent Robin Reiser to Rehab 42:58

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Imagine getting sober before you could drive. That’s my guest this week, Robin Reiser, who checked into rehab at sixteen and never looked back. Well… not willingly, anyway. Robin tells me about being busted by her parents after they found her diary (rookie mistake), what it felt like to think alcohol was her best friend, and the surprisingly relata…

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From Pharm Parties to Fentanyl, What Parents Need to Know Now 25:35

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Richard Taite is back for part two, and this time we go deep into what parents really need to know about kids and drugs today. Richard explains how fentanyl shows up in everything from fake Percocet to weed, and how to have the hard conversations with our kids. We also talk about parenting through addiction, whether sending a teen to rehab for weed…

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Nobody Gets Sober on a Thursday with Richard Taite 41:49

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Richard Taite might be the only guy who can tell me about running into Charlie Sheen in a crack-fueled hallway at 3 a.m., slam the door on his own intervention because “nobody gets sober on a Thursday,", and then casually mention founding one of the most successful rehabs in America. On this episode, Richard and I laugh (because sometimes you have …

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The Suitcase Incident with Kim Evey 58:31

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Kim Evey is here, and let me just say: when your sobriety story includes Bartles & Jaymes in a high school bathroom, 99¢ store wine tastings, and accidentally peeing in your suitcase on Ambien… you know it’s going to be a good episode. We laugh about the “math” we used to do to justify three martinis before driving home , the art of hiding booze in…

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The Voice Jane Morgan Heard That Changed Everything 54:48

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This week I sit down with my friend and working medium, Jane Morgan. Jane and I go way back to the days when she looked like the serene mom who had it all figured out… until she collapsed on the floor saying, “would someone take this baby? Because I’m freaking out." That’s when I knew we’d be friends for life. In this episode we talk about everythi…

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Part 2 with Jaime Hrobar: When “Just One” Became a Year-Long Spiral 32:09

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Jaime Hrobar is back, and this time we get into the relapse, the chaos, and the miracle of finding her way out. From salivating over a martini before the olive even hit the toothpick , to realizing beer at breakfast isn’t a marriage-saver , Jaime’s honesty about rock bottom is as sharp as it is funny. We talk Hot Tamales (yes, the candy that tried …

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Seeking Sobriety While Special Needs Parenting with Jaime Hrobar 47:44

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This week on Drunk-ish, I sat down with Jaime Hrobar, who has one of those “you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up” drinking stories that starts with champagne at age eight and somehow ends with guzzling vodka out of a Smurf mug. Jaime takes us through her wild ride from college bingeing to DUIs, marriages that didn’t survive the chaos, and the messy middle …

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Sarah Rose Hyland: Chaos, Comedy and Sobriety 1:04:46

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This week on Drunk-ish, I sit down with Sarah Rose Hyland — and no, not the one from Modern Family. (She’ll explain how that mix-up once scored her a year’s supply of whitening strips.) Sarah takes us from growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, feeling like she never fit at any cafeteria table, to finding her people in art, sports, and unfortunately, …

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Catching Up With Playboy 57:50

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After a year...Playboy is back on the mic!! Tune in as we talk about what has been going on in his world since the show ended!! Enjoy!!#DMSTPodBy DMST Podcast Network

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Why “Just One Drink” Never Worked with Rob Schulte 56:30

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This week on Drunk-ish I sit down with Vanderpump Robs podcaster Rob Schulte, who proves that sobriety stories come in all flavors. Rob grew up surrounded by bar culture in Missouri, lost his brother to alcohol, and still found himself drinking more in college instead of less. We talk about the long nights, the terrifying mornings, and the moment h…

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Sex & the City, Suboxone, and Second Chances 53:11

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I’m reunited with my old friend Greg Behrendt to talk alt-comedy nights, getting sober in the 90's, the curveball of cancer and pills, and the decidedly un-glamorous work of repairing family. Greg shares how opiate withdrawal felt “worse than the cancer,” why stand-up still keeps him sane, and what it’s like parenting now-grown kids while staying t…

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From Margaritas at Mommy & Me to Living Alcohol Free 53:46

1M ago53:46

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Guess who’s back? Suzanne Warye returns to Drunk-ish—and this time she’s got a book to promote and a lot more stories to spill. We cover everything from college drinking disasters to the very classy illusion of mom-wine culture (spoiler: it’s not classy, it’s just boxed wine in stemware). Suzanne talks about the caution tape her husband once put ar…

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Elby Taylor on College Drinking, Blackouts & Growing Up with a Sober Mom 54:46

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This week on Drunk-ish, I get to do something extra special: interview my own daughter, Elby Taylor. Elby’s about to start her senior year of college, which means she’s got plenty to say about high school parties, sorority events, hangovers, and yes—even the worst fake ID in human history (her words, not mine). We talk about what it’s like growing …

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Kaila Yu: Sex, Drug, Rock and Recovery 49:30

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Kaila Yu has lived, okay? Like, seriously—bands, raves, modeling, drugs, pinup covers, and now… a book. She’s 11 years sober and somehow survived all of that without ending up in a Behind the Music cautionary tale. Her new book Fetishized is about the fetishization of Asian women, but our chat also hits on strict parents, terrible boyfriends, ecsta…

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Sobriety, DUIs & Reality TV Math (It Doesn’t Add Up) with Meredith Lynch 40:53

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Meredith Lynch is back on Drunk‑ish—one of my OG guests! We talk about her three years sober, the “coming down the pike” debate (Mass Pike forever), and why watching reality TV hits different when you’re not drinking. We get into Love Island (Barbies behaving badly), The Valley’s brewery “apology,” Housewives culture around booze, the long DUI list…

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Lisa Lampanelli on Fame, Food Addiction, and Finally Letting Go 1:04:05

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This week on Drunk-ish, I sit down with the one and only Lisa Lampanelli—yes, the former “Queen of Mean,” now happily retired from stand-up and living her best life without hecklers or hotel mini-bars. We talk about everything from her epic career pivot to her recovery from compulsive eating, the wild Vegas dessert incident that led her to rehab, s…

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Brainstorm & Eulise Catching Up 1:47:44

2M ago1:47:44

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What's up everybody!! This is another episode of Brainstorm & Eulise sitting down and catching up. This time more current events are discussed. Enjoy the catch up!!#DMSTPodBy DMST Podcast Network

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Addiction, Adderall and the Life I Didn't Think I Deserved with Jen Hirst 55:36

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When Jen Hirst says sobriety was the hardest thing she’s ever done, she means it. In this episode, she shares her deeply personal journey from a normal supportive upbringing to sipping hand sanitzer and the inbetween which includes multiple rehab stays, two DWIs, and the terrifying moment she realized she might not wake up. But Jen also shares what…

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I'm Not an Alcoholic, I'm Just Misunderstood! 1:05:13

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Ever feel like you’re the only one who drinks like that? Yeah… you’re not. This week on Drunk-ish, I talk to the hilarious and thoughtful Phil Idrissi, who went from cigar-smoking, Blanton’s-chugging big shot in a Cadillac to a guy sitting in a church basement wondering what the hell just happened. We talk about the moment a marriage counselor poke…

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2025 Summer Science Show - With Ian McEwan 1:48:02

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It's summertime! And you know what that means: Harvey Wallbangers and evidence-based practiced bolstered mathethmatically-tested methods for interfacing with large language models. Yes, it's our Summer Science Show 2025, and our good friend mathematician Ian McEwan is back to talk about AI -- or "artificial intelligence" as the kids call it -- and …

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Mia Idrissi: Dating While Sober Is Not For the Weak 37:11

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In this second episode with Mia Idrissi, we talk about how fun it is to have feelings now. You know—like sadness, shame, and rage, but without the vodka chaser. Mia drops gems about dating while sober (it’s hard, no notes), learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions, and how grief just kind of shows up like an uninvited guest with dirty shoes. We …

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Catching Up With Eulise 1:35:44

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What's up DMST World!! It's a second drop in one day...In this episode Brainstorm catches up with Eulise. **Full Disclosure...This episode was recorded 4 weeks ago so we apologize for the delay** Tune in to hear what is going on in her world, how different things are/have affected her, how the comedy is going, etc. The discussion goes longer than p…

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Catching Up With Brainstorm 27:33

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What's up from the DMST World!! This is a special but short episode recorded by DJ Brainstorm. **Full Disclosure this episode was recorded one month ago so apologies for the delay** Tune in to hear what's been going on in Brainstorm's life, where he's at with some decisions, and what he thinks is in store for DMST!! For fans of DMST, we hope you're…

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Booze, Binging and Broadway Dreams with Mia Idrissi 53:40

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Mia Idrissi joins Drunk-ish to share the kind of story you don’t hear every day—raw, hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive. With 32 years of sobriety under her belt (her third time getting sober), Mia talks candidly about growing up in a party-heavy home, sneaking cigarettes at age six, and getting drunk for the first time at five. Sh…

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Smells Like Bad Memories with Tamara Mello 46:16

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It’s a special bonus episode of Drunk-ish and Stefanie is joined once again by fan-favorite Tamra Mello for a full-on cautionary tale confessional of their "not quite rock bottom" moments. From blackout trips to Mexico to drunken stair tumbles and late-night storms of rage, Stefanie and Tamra swap “how did we survive that?” stories from their wilde…

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From Park Ave to Park Bench with Levy Lee Simon 1:11:33

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This week, I’m joined by the incredibly talented (and equally hilarious) Levy Lee Simon—a playwright, actor, and proud New Yorker with a story that’s part cautionary tale, part comeback legend. From sipping leftover cocktails at family parties to starring in Broadway plays while dodging crack dealers (no, really), Levy opens up about addiction, par…

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How Do I Know If I Drink Too Much? 26:42

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In this bonus episode, therapist-slash-sober badass Kelley Kitley is back to help me answer the most common question I get from women: Do I really have a drinking problem? We talk about “gray area” drinking, the myth of moderation (and yes, we name-check the moderation app founder who definitely didn’t moderate), how to tell if your 30-day cleanse …

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From Wine O' Clock to Real Talk with Kelley Kitley 52:04

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This week, I’m joined by Kelley Kitley—a therapist, author, and mom of four—who also just happens to have grown up above a bar. (You can’t make this stuff up.) We talk about blacking out before high school, hiding wine in laundry baskets, and trying to out-journal our way out of addiction. But we also go deep: trauma, eating disorders, motherhood, …

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Drunk Driving and Dry Humor with Jimmy Pardo 58:43

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Ever wonder how many times you can drive over Laurel Canyon drunk before you start questioning your life choices? Spoiler alert: way too many. This week on Drunk-ish, I’m joined by the hilarious Jimmy Pardo (Never Not Funny) to trade stories about our questionable 90s drinking habits, the fine art of convincing yourself you’re “just relaxed,” and w…

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On Gratitude for Breakfast Burritos with Kathleen Wilhoite 1:08:19

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This week I sat down with the Kathleen Wilhoite — actress, musician, writer, teacher, and one of the most honest, hilarious, and compelling people I’ve met. We talked about getting fired from a movie before even filming (swizzle sticks in a jean jacket were involved), and finding herself again through songwriting, teaching, and recovery. We also ge…

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From Southern Baptist to Booze Luge (Part 2) with Laura House 44:51

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In Part 2 with Laura House, Laura shares how she tiptoed into sobriety thinking she just had a “snack problem” and accidentally discovered she was, in fact, an alcoholic. We talk about bulimia, dating without the booze crutch, our mutual past as makeout bandits, and why sex is weird when you can actually feel it happening. Bring snacks—no, don’t. Y…

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From Southern Baptist to Booze Luge with Laura House 58:27

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You guys—this episode. I got to sit down with the hilarious and soulful Laura House, and we went deep. Like, therapy but with jokes deep. We talked about addiction, of course, but also about what it was like being an intense, over-feeling, approval-seeking kid who just wanted boys to like her and adults to lay off. Laura tells the story of how she …

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Getting Drunk Out of a Garfield Mug with Alison Rosen 1:09:34

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In this episode, I sit down with the hilarious and brutally honest Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend) We cover everything from body image (feeling like the fat kid) and bad boyfriends to Garfield mugs full of triple sec. Alison opens up about how she stopped getting drunk and making bad decisions and how she finally found something…

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Perfect in Public, Spiraling in Private with Laura Cathcart Robbins 53:07

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You know when you meet someone and five minutes in, you’re like, “Oh… we’re going there”? That’s what happened when I sat down with Laura Cathcart Robbins — author of Stash, host of The Only One in the Room, and someone who knows what it’s like to be the one smiling on the outside while quietly falling apart. Laura opens up about hiding a pill addi…

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Quitting Booze & Boss Babe Culture with Emily Lynn Paulson (Part 2) 54:44

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(Part 2) You ever wake up after a night out and think, “Well, that probably wasn’t my proudest moment”? Emily Lynn Paulson did that—only it involved a blackout, a hotel doorman, EMTs, and a luxury car she technically “earned” by selling skincare. (Yes, this is a sobriety podcast. Yes, this episode is delicious.) Emily and I get into what happens af…

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Quitting Booze & Boss Babe Culture with Emily Lynn Paulson (Part 1) 53:26

5M ago53:26

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You ever wake up after a night out and think, “Well, that probably wasn’t my proudest moment”? Emily Lynn Paulson did that—only it involved a blackout, a hotel doorman, EMTs, and a luxury car she technically “earned” by selling skincare. (Yes, this is a sobriety podcast. Yes, this episode is delicious.) Emily and I get into what happens after you q…

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Addict, Burglar, Hero: Matthew Hahn's Unbelievable Story (Part 2) 1:06:45

5M ago1:06:45

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This is part two of a two-part episode - Matthew takes me on a wild ride from his years of addiction-fueled crime to the jaw-dropping moment that made him risk his own freedom to do the right thing. We talk about what it’s like to face life in prison, how sobriety sometimes hits you when you’re least expecting it (like, in a prison cell), and why b…

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Addict, Burglar, Hero: Matthew Hahn's Unbelievable Story (Part 1) 55:42

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This is part one of a two-part episode - Matthew takes me on a wild ride from his years of addiction-fueled crime to the jaw-dropping moment that made him risk his own freedom to do the right thing. We talk about what it’s like to face life in prison, how sobriety sometimes hits you when you’re least expecting it (like, in a prison cell), and why b…

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True Glue talks ep.55 w/Naomi Douglas-Najem 2:58:26

5M ago2:58:26

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Bubbly, gitty vibes, with my friend Naomi!Started as housemates but quickly turned into a constant podcast around the house. I was happy she wanted to record some of us talking too.In this episode we talk about our very own speech patterns, I drink some port, oneness, patterns and more!simply enjoy, cheers!…

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From Rehab to Rockstar and Back to Rehab with Kay Hanley 1:17:28

5M ago1:17:28

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This week on Drunk-ish, I’m hanging out with Kay Hanley from Letters to Cleo. You know, the badass rockstar who was the soundtrack to your high school heartbreak? Yeah, that one. Kay gets real about the moment her alcoholism went from rockstar cliché to full-on life crisis, and how she finally found sobriety. We talk about the mom guilt that comes …

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Jello, Vicodin & a Promise in Blood with Jane Edith Wilson 1:01:01

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You know that friend who can make you laugh so hard you snort LaCroix out your nose, then two minutes later has you ugly crying in public? That’s Jane Edith Wilson. I’ve known Jane forever, and in this episode, she shares her deeply personal (and frequently hilarious) journey from awkward redheaded church kid with a homemade bonnet… to full-blown b…

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IST Unfiltered - Sheduer Sanders 23:34

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BigDev UNLEASHES on the coverage and treatment of Sheduer Sanders. Comment and Subscribe. Follow @dmstpodcatnetwork on all major platforms. Follow @therealbigdev216 on all major platforms.By DMST Podcast Network

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Bonus: Tamara Mello Gets Real About Bipolar Disorder 36:01

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Tamara comes back to the pod because she felt like she left a little bit about bipolar disorder unsaid. She delves more into what life was like after the diagnosis and how things are now. All this but IT'S FUNNY.By Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

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Tamara Mello: Why Can't I Drink Like a Normal Person? 58:03

5M ago58:03

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In this episode, I sit down with actor, mom, jewelry designer, and my sober bestie Tamara Mello. She spills all the tea (okay, mostly tequila) about her bumpy ride to two-plus years of sobriety. Tamara shares her funny, emotional, and deeply honest path through drinking, motherhood, mental health, and eventually, a life-changing decision to quit al…

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From Rehab at 13 to Playing Bill W. on Stage: Ronnie Marmo 51:55

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You think you’ve heard a wild sobriety story? Buckle up. This week I talk to my old friend Ronnie Marmo, who got sober for the first time at 13. Yes, you read that right. While I was still hoarding Lip Smackers, Ronnie was in rehab and dealing weed out of pillowcases. But Ronnie’s story isn’t just wild—it’s beautiful. He’s now 34 years sober, a wor…

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Blackouts to Breakthroughs: Casey’s Path to Sobriety 1:02:21

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What happens when a self-proclaimed “good girl” who aced school, crushed her career, and partied like a pro finally admits the wine isn’t working anymore? In this raw, funny, and deeply relatable conversation, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor welcomes sober coach and Hello Someday podcast host Casey McGuire Davidson to Drunk-ish. Casey opens up about her glo…

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Sobriety That Doesn't Follow a Rule Book with Greg Fitzsimmons 50:03

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Comedian and longtime podcaster Greg Fitzsimmons joins host Stefanie Wilder-Taylor for a candid, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about his decades-long journey without alcohol—and why he never calls himself “sober.” From getting drunk behind the bleachers at 13 to quitting after bombing a stand-up set in Boston, Greg opens up about addict…

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The Stand-Up, the Struggle, and Sobriety: Comedian Jeffrey Jay Gets Real 54:08

6M ago54:08

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What happens when you’re a rising stand-up comic, a trans man in Texas, and a high-functioning alcoholic all before your 21st birthday? In this unforgettable episode of Drunk-ish, host Stefanie Wilder-Taylor sits down with the hilarious and brutally honest Jeffrey Jay, a groundbreaking transgender comedian who built a career making people laugh—whi…