We’re all full of shit.

Tiger Woods, Bill Simmons, Mark Ruffalo — three completely different stories, but somehow the same theme: everybody’s got an explanation.

Tiger crashes his car. Bill gets caught up in a sports betting mess. Mark Ruffalo finds himself in the middle of a $111 billion media merger and an internet outrage cycle.

And then there’s the rest of us.

In this episode, Shane gets into why we’re so good at explaining our decisions, defending our behavior, and convincing ourselves that maybe the thing we did wasn’t really that bad.

Because sometimes the biggest problem isn’t what we did.

It’s the story we tell ourselves about why we did it.

Culture, controversy, celebrity chaos, sports, sobriety, and a little reality check along the way.

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Sonny Mayo has spent decades living the life most musicians only dream about. A veteran guitarist and longtime fixture in the heavy music world, Sonny has performed and recorded with bands including Snot, Sevendust, Hed PE, Amen, and the Exies, building a career around loud music, relentless touring, and life on the road.

But these days, Sonny’s life looks very different.

After recently suffering a massive heart attack and undergoing bypass surgery, Sonny found himself facing something no tour, album, or guitar could prepare him for: his own mortality. And as he fought his way through surgery and recovery, something strange started happening.

His caregivers had names like Enoch, Michael, Angel and Gabriel, and his head surgeon was wearing a shirt featuring a burning heart.

Coincidence?

Or was something bigger happening?

In this wide-ranging conversation, Sonny and Shane go far beyond the heart attack. They talk about God, Jesus, spirituality vs. organized religion, sobriety, mortality, and what happens when life forces you to reevaluate everything you thought mattered.

They also go down some very different roads: COVID, the Palisades fires, leaving California, the changing culture of America, retiring from music, and Sonny’s new life in Arizona building a real estate business with his wife.

After decades in music, Sonny has officially stepped away from the stage, but not from the conversation.

This is a story about surviving, starting over, questioning everything, and realizing that maybe the greatest performance of your life begins after the applause stops.

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Why are we so obsessed with watching other people fail?

This week, Shane dives into the bizarre arrest of 49ers CEO Jed York, Deshaun Watson getting booed by Cleveland fans, Katey Sagal celebrating 40 years of sobriety, Trump’s IndyCar spectacle in Washington, D.C., and the latest U.S.-Canada political beef.

It’s sports, celebrity culture, politics, sobriety and a whole lot of absurdity, with a sober-minded perspective on why we’re so drawn to the chaos.

Because apparently, good news doesn't get clicks.

But somebody fist-fighting at Costco over 6 Kirkland towels and an umbrella? Now THAT'S content.

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UFC controversy, Jayden Daniels and the great LSU jersey-number debate, baseball somehow discovering a fourth out, and the latest circus that is American politics.

In this episode, Shane Ramer takes a sarcastic look at the strange world we're living in, and asks why we've become so obsessed with everything, all the time.

From athletes and attention-seeking to politics, social media, and the never-ending need to have an opinion, maybe the real problem isn't that there's too much happening...

Maybe we're consuming too much of it.

Shane also gets into what sobriety taught him about protecting your attention, staying clear-headed, and knowing when to step away from the noise.

It's sports. It's culture. It's politics. It's ridiculous.

And apparently, baseball has four outs now.

Welcome to the plot. We're all a little lost.

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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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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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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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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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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:

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Everyone says they're exhausted.

Burned out.

Overwhelmed.

Stressed.

But what if the problem isn't that we're doing too much...

What if we're doing too much of the wrong things?

Somewhere along the way, we've started wearing exhaustion like a badge of honor while wondering why we never feel our best.

This isn't just another conversation about alcohol.

It's about energy, discipline, performance, and becoming someone you can count on.

In this episode:
• Why we've turned burnout into an identity
• The biggest energy leaks holding us back
• How comfort may be quietly stealing our potential
• Why confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself
• Practical ways to reset your performance and reclaim your energy

If you've been feeling stuck, tired, or like you're capable of more, this episode is for you.

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What happens when you remove alcohol and start pushing yourself physically?

In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, Shane sits down with fitness coach, host of the Discomfort Required Podcast, and longtime friend Trent Williamson for a conversation about discipline, fitness, mindset, and the life changing power of embracing discomfort.

Trent is 672 days alcohol free and continues to help others build stronger bodies, stronger minds, and more resilient lives.

Shane & Trent discuss the connection between alcohol, health, performance, and personal growth, why discomfort is essential for transformation, and how small daily decisions compound into extraordinary results.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How fitness became a catalyst for lasting change • Why embracing discomfort leads to growth • The connection between alcohol free living and peak performance • Building discipline that lasts • Why consistency beats motivation • Practical strategies for improving your physical and mental health • How to create momentum in every area of life

Whether you're looking to quit drinking, get back in shape, or simply become a stronger version of yourself, this conversation will challenge you to raise your standards and embrace the work.

Takeaway:

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