Sober Shenanigans

On this episode of Sober Shenanigans, hosts Stauff and Primo sit down with Irish Tom to hear his honest, decades-long recovery story. Tom recounts drinking from age 12, living on the beach after being deadbolted out of his mother’s home, finding AA with his father’s help, and the turning points that led him to sobriety.
They discuss Tom’s sponsor, life in recovery, traveling the U.S. in an RV with his wife, and how online meetings (Zoom/TikTok) have expanded access to support while preserving the value of in-person fellowship and tradition.
This episode offers practical insight, compassion, and encouragement for anyone facing addiction or supporting someone in recovery.

A raw, honest conversation on Sober Shenanigans about addiction, theft, jail, and the life-changing moment that sparked long-term recovery. Brett shares his descent into crack use, arrests, and desperation — and how a pivotal experience in a halfway house led him to sobriety and a new life.

Two hosts and a guest share honest stories of relapse, recovery and building a sober life. From early drinking experiences and college partying to multiple attempts at sobriety, legal trouble and a turning point in prison, Bill describes how AA, sponsorship and staying active in meetings helped him rebuild. Now living in Florida, he finds community through meetings and golf, urging newcomers to take the first step and take recovery one day at a time.

Alcohol wasn’t the whole story. In this episode of Sober Shenanigans, Stauff and Primo welcome Hugo Vrsalovic for a candid conversation about alcohol, gambling, and recovery. Together, they explore the challenges of addiction and share perspectives on finding a path forward—with real talk, humor, and a message of hope.
 
Connect with Hugo:
The 1% in Recovery podcast and resources: https://www.lifeiswonderful.love/
Find his TEDx talk, “The Dark World of Gambling,” on YouTube by searching “TEDx Third Ward Hugo.”
 
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No drinks today.

Sober Shenanigans teams up with Never Alone Recovery and Sober Barbie for a powerful conversation about addiction, sobriety, recovery, and life today. We share our individual recovery journeys, how our experiences led us into podcasting, what keeps us sober today, and why we’ve chosen to use our voices to help others.
Real stories. Real recovery. Different journeys. One purpose: helping people know they never have to recover alone.
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What happens when you stop hiding and start living exactly as you are?
This week on Sober Shenanigans, we're joined by Jean Voute, whose passion, authenticity, and contagious enthusiasm for recovery are impossible to ignore. Jean shares her journey with honesty, humor, and heart, reminding us that freedom isn't found in perfection—it's found in becoming comfortable in your own skin.
We dive into recovery, purpose, connection, and what it really means to live life with zeal instead of fear. Whether you're new to recovery, have decades sober, or simply love real conversations about personal growth, this episode will leave you inspired.
Real Talk • Real Recovery • No Drinks Today
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Detroit Lou Returns! | The Most Downloaded Sober Shenanigans Episode Ever
He's back!
After becoming the most downloaded guest in Sober Shenanigans history, Detroit Lou returns for an unforgettable reunion with Primo and Stauff. This isn't just another recovery podcast episode—it's a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about sobriety, life after addiction, and what happens when old friends sit down to tell the truth.
Expect plenty of laughs, powerful recovery stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the kind of real conversations that have made Sober Shenanigans one of the fastest-growing recovery podcasts. Whether you're newly sober, have decades in recovery, or simply love authentic conversations about overcoming adversity, this episode delivers.
Detroit Lou shares what's changed since his first appearance, the challenges he's faced, the victories he's celebrated, and why recovery continues to be the greatest adventure of his life.
In this episode:
Detroit Lou's long-awaited return
Life and sobriety updates
Recovery, fellowship, and second chances
Humor that only sober people understand
Experience, strength, and hope
Why connection is the foundation of lasting recovery
If this episode encourages you, please Like, Subscribe, Share, and leave a review. Every share helps someone who may still be struggling find hope.
🎙 Sober ShenanigansReal Talk • Real Recovery • No Drinks Today
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THE PROFESSOR OF SOBRIETY | David – 50 Years Clean
What does 50 years of freedom from addiction actually look like?
This week on Sober Shenanigans, Primo and Stauff sit down with David—a man whose half-century of clean time wasn't built on luck, talent, or perfection. It was built one day at a time through humility, service, laughter, and a commitment to never stop growing.
Around the studio, we call him The Professor of Sobriety—not because he has all the answers, but because he's lived the questions. His experience reminds us that recovery isn't about surviving addiction; it's about learning how to truly live.
Whether you have 24 hours or 24 years, this conversation is packed with timeless wisdom, practical recovery, and a few laughs along the way.
50 years clean. Countless lives changed. One unforgettable conversation.
🎙️ Sober ShenanigansREAL TALK • REAL RECOVERY • NO DRINKS TODAY
Follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a little hope today.
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What happens when two guys in recovery hit record for the very first time and just tell the truth?
This is the remastered version of the very first Sober Shenanigans episode ever released — Gratitude. The audio and video have been upgraded, cleaned up, and brought back to life while keeping the raw honesty that started everything.
In this episode, Primo and Stauff talk about gratitude in recovery, perspective shifts, surviving chaos, learning how to live sober one day at a time, and why gratitude is more than just a motivational quote slapped on social media. It’s about staying alive long enough to actually appreciate the life you fought for.
This episode captures the beginning of the Sober Shenanigans journey — before the thousands of followers, international downloads, and all the chaos that followed. Just real conversation, real recovery, and two guys figuring it out in real time.
Topics include:
Gratitude in recovery
Early sobriety mindset
Real talk about addiction and recovery
Recovery humor and honesty
Perspective after addiction
Mental health and sobriety
Building a sober life
Recovery podcast conversations
Authentic recovery stories
Personal growth through sobriety
If you’re new to recovery, struggling, curious about sobriety, or just tired of fake polished nonsense… welcome to the beginning.
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In this powerful remastered episode of Sober Shenanigans, Tiffany Wynn shares one of the most honest and relatable recovery stories we’ve aired.
From blackouts, cocaine addiction, failed attempts to quit, toxic relationships, financial destruction, and emotional survival mode — Tiffany opens up about the moment she finally surrendered and walked into recovery.
Primo and Stauff dive deep into:
addiction and alcoholism
recovery and emotional healing
parenting in sobriety
shame, fear, and self-worth
spirituality and personal transformation
rebuilding life after chaos
service work and helping others
the freedom that comes from honesty
This remastered edition features upgraded audio, enhanced engineering, and one of the strongest conversations from the Sober Shenanigans archive.
💥 Episode Highlights:
“I was sick of my own sh*t.”
“You don’t know what freedom feels like until sobriety.”
“Addiction wants you alone.”
“Trust God. Clean house. Help others.”
Whether you're newly sober, struggling with addiction, supporting someone in recovery, or simply looking for real conversations about life and healing — this episode delivers truth without filters.
🎙 Hosted by:Chris “Primo” Primeau & Greg “Stauff” Stauffer
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