10-4 Good Buddy! This week, Rich & Ben explore the real consequences of drinking & the positive consequences that can come with sobriety, highlighting how the impact goes far beyond the obvious. From health & finances to the ripple effect on family & friends. Whilst reminding us that we’re stronger than we sometimes realise.

Actor & Icon, Dick Van Dyke is “in the frame”, 100 & sober since 1972. Just wow.

Ben is saved by a portaloo, just don’t ask him about cars, unless you want to play Give Us A Clue. Rich visits Gotham City, but is he Batman or Bananaman?!

And are the Equestrian events their route to the Olympics?! I mean, they’re getting on a bit.

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. 2 guys, 1 podcast, zero hangovers. Let’s do it!

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Hola! In this week’s episode, Brad Pitt’s decision to return to drinking after seven years of sobriety opens up a really important conversation for Rich & Ben about moderation, recovery & choice.

They explore whether moderate drinking is ever safe after sobriety, the potential impact on family & friends, the warning signs to be aware of & whether moderation can actually be harder than abstinence. Is staying sober the simpler option - or is everyone’s recovery journey different?

Rich enjoys a sober 1st Night in the ABBA! musical, MAMMA MIA! And the local buzzards join his new chums, the seagulls for the after party. Ben has a Fosters flashback & Japanese Knotweed-gate continues.

Rapper & Producer, Eminem is “in the frame” & and do Rich & Ben have what it takes to compete at the 2028 Olympics?!

Zero judgement, zero hangovers. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast.

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Hola! This week, Rich & Ben explore how lost self-respect isn’t rebuilt overnight: it comes from showing up for yourself, one day at a time, trusting the process and slowly realising you can rely on yourself again. And how rebuilding trust in yourself through small promises kept & healthy boundaries in sobriety can give you back that happy glow.

Rich is having Seagull issues & is mourning Bernard Matthews’ Turkey Drummers & Ben (or is it Dolph Lundgren?!) has a conversation with himself in Aldi.

Super Model, Naomi Campbell is “in the frame” & the podcast celebrates 5,000 downloads: thank you to The Sober Men community. The BEST.

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Making sobriety that little bit easier.

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What does “normal” drinking actually look like? This week, Rich and Ben have another relaxed chat about the idea of normal, sharing a few stories from their own lives and exploring how our families, friends and surroundings can shape our relationship with alcohol.

As always, there’s plenty of humour, honest conversation and a reminder that finding what works for you is far more important than trying to fit in.

Ben can’t stop humming Miles Phillip’s viral hit, “Eastern Rosellas”, you MUST check it out & Rich reveals he’s a proud owner of a Blue Peter badge. AND was in a boy band!

TV Presenter, Simon Thomas is “in the frame”, one of the good guys & and does anyone else have magically replenishing bins?!

All the good vibes right here. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Two middle-aged guys who have refound happiness. Let’s go!

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Hello, hello! This week, Rich & Ben chat about comparison in sobriety – when it can help, when it can hold us back & why no two recovery journeys are ever the same. They explore how comparing ourselves to others can sometimes steal our progress, while taking inspiration from people further along the path can give us hope & motivation.

Whether you’re newly sober, sober curious, or years into recovery, this episode is a reminder to keep your eyes on your own path, because that’s where the real progress happens.

Former tennis player, Andy Murray is “in the frame”. Alcohol-free to Grand Slams. Rich is missing 80’s love ballads; could Rich & Ben be the next Robson & Jerome? And Ben meets Jesus outside Burger King. Yep.

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: an honest, relaxed conversation between two ordinary blokes who've been there.

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Hey, folks! So, this week…what is rock bottom? Is it one life-changing moment, or a slow build of cracks that finally become impossible to ignore? Rich & Ben open up about their own experiences, the moments that changed everything & whether you really have to lose it all before recovery can begin.

With plenty of laughs alongside the tough stuff, Rich & Ben explore how the desperation that comes with addiction can, strangely, become the start of something better.

Composer, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber is “in the frame”, it’s never too late to choose a different path & Rich is surviving an odorous London Underground, just. Pass the Lynx, baby.

Ben’s new found fascination with Japanese Knotweed continues & the lads reveal their shared love of a comfy pair of slippers. Who says sobriety is dull?!

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. Let’s do it!

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Everybody Loves Brian. Hola! Welcome to Part 2 of Rich & Ben’s chat with the brilliant, Brian Conley.

Hot on the heels of Part 1, Brian dives into the tools that helped him protect his mental health, manage panic attacks, rebuild confidence, & rediscover joy in both life & career after sobriety.

Honest & funny, Brian shares why breathing, therapy, authenticity, & taking small steps can make all the difference.

Brian wants to help people & he’s doing just that. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or simply looking for a great conversation with plenty of laughs along the way, this episode is packed with encouragement, hope & heart.

Oh yes, & Brian joins The Sober Men for “drink of the week” too. Healthy, maybe but boy, you can't beat a good pie...

The sober world is a’ buzzing, come & join us…Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast.

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Hola! It’s episode 20 & Rich & Ben thought, you know what, it’s time to invite their 1st guest onto the pod. And what a guest.

Actor & comedian, Brian Conley joins Rich & Ben to tell his remarkable 22-year sobriety story & how giving up alcohol transformed his life & career.

Brian also shares how therapy & its emotional release, was crucial in healing past trauma.

Plus, how sometimes it’s just good to let it all out & talk about it.

And that’s what Rich, Ben & Brian do right here; the shift from enjoyment to dependancy, overcoming panic attacks & the road to recovery. Oh yeah, & the boys have a bloody good laugh too.

Rich, Ben & Brian. The Sober Men. That Brian Conley Episode (Part 1)… Let’s do this.

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