In this Halloween-adjacent, tinfoil-hat episode of Hot Takes, Alysse Bryson and Tamar Routly go all in on the internet’s latest obsession: the mysterious third interstellar visitor dubbed 3I Atlas — and why it’s got TikTok convinced the aliens/UAPs/possibly-not-friendly-space-neighbors are here. They unpack what we actually know, why the NASA site went dark during the U.S. government shutdown at the exact wrong time, and — most importantly — whether sober people will use “the aliens are coming” as an excuse to drink. Spoiler: if you want to leave Earth with a clear head, this one’s for you. The throughline? We don’t control space, we barely understand the ocean, and yet we still get to choose sobriety today. “Getting sober matters. Staying sober matters more.”

Takeaways

• “UFOs” are so 1997 — it’s UAPs now (unidentified anomalous phenomena), because of course it is.

• A third interstellar object — 3I Atlas — was detected in July 2025, its path looks intentional, and it even “blinked out” for 19 seconds, fueling conspiracy culture.

• Online footage is getting harder to trust thanks to AI, edits, and government sites conveniently going down — digital discernment is now a sober skill.

• Anxiety about the unknown used to drive many of us to drink; now we choose clarity over chaos. Cosmic dread ≠ relapse trigger.

• Bottom line: the universe is huge, we’re the ants, and we still only have today — so stay sober, stay playful, stay curious.

Key Timestamps

• [00:00] Tinfoil-hat cold open: “Jesus, take the wheel” and why this episode is literally hot under the masks.

• [02:30] What 3I Atlas allegedly is, why it matters, and why TikTok ran with it.

• [04:30] NASA site down during the U.S. shutdown — coincidence or cover-your-UAP?

• [05:30] Would you drink if aliens landed? Choosing to “die clearheaded.”

• [08:30] Oceans, fallen angels, and “maybe space is actually underwater?” theories.

• [11:30] Final sober mic drop: “Today I’m sober and you’re sober.”

Notable Resources or Guest Links

• Watch this episode on YouTube for the full UAP costume chaos

• Follow Alysse on The Sober Curator for more sober-pop-culture deep dives

• Suggested sober homework: search “3I Atlas” on TikTok/YouTube but fact-check everything first

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About: Sobriety isn’t the end of the party—it’s just the start of a better one. Hosted by Alysse Bryson, media powerhouse and sobriety’s ultimate hype woman, and joined by Sober Curator contributors, The Sober Curator Podcast* delivers bold convos, pop culture deep dives, and zero-proof living that doesn’t suck. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just looking for good vibes without the hangover, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now—because getting sober matters, staying sober matters more.

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In this laugh-out-loud edition of Hot Takes, Alysse Bryson, Lane Kennedy, and Tamar Routly tackle the ultimate sober pop-culture curveball: a New Zealand company launching “alcohol-free wine” for pets. From “Pinot Meow” wordplay to capitalism’s cuteness complex, the trio debates whether sobriety has gone too far—or just gone mainstream. Expect irreverent humor, quick-witted banter, and a reminder that the sober movement is officially everywhere… even in your dog’s water bowl.

Takeaways:

• Pet-friendly “non-alcoholic wine” is a real (and weird) thing.

• The sober movement is booming—and marketers are cashing in.

• Capitalism meets cuteness in the new sober-product craze.

• Sometimes sobriety needs a sense of humor to stay grounded.

• • Staying sober matters—but laughing about it matters, too.

  Key Timestamps:

  00:00 Sobriety has gone to the dogs – literally.

  04:00 Pet wine, Prozac for dogs, and the marketing of “calm.”

  06:00 Gluten-free lip gloss? Alysse draws the line.

  09:00 Lane’s pet stroller confession (and public scandal).

  12:00 Can recovery culture jump the shark?

  15:00 Final take: Sobriety is officially cool—maybe too cool.

  Notable Mentions:

  • “Mutley” Alcohol-Free Pet Wine (New Zealand)

  • Liquid Death – the sober cool-kid water brand

  • The Sober Curator’s “Happy Every Hour” segment

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  Getting sober matters. Staying sober matters more.

In this laugh-out-loud edition of Hot Takes, Alysse Bryson, Lane Kennedy, and Tamar Routly tackle the ultimate sober pop-culture curveball: a New Zealand company launching “alcohol-free wine” for pets. From “Pinot Meow” wordplay to capitalism’s cuteness complex, the trio debates whether sobriety has gone too far—or just gone mainstream. Expect irreverent humor, quick-witted banter, and a reminder that the sober movement is officially everywhere… even in your dog’s water bowl.

Takeaways:

• Pet-friendly “non-alcoholic wine” is a real (and weird) thing.

• The sober movement is booming—and marketers are cashing in.

• Capitalism meets cuteness in the new sober-product craze.

• Sometimes sobriety needs a sense of humor to stay grounded.

• • Staying sober matters—but laughing about it matters, too.

  Key Timestamps:

  00:00 Sobriety has gone to the dogs – literally.

  04:00 Pet wine, Prozac for dogs, and the marketing of “calm.”

  06:00 Gluten-free lip gloss? Alysse draws the line.

  09:00 Lane’s pet stroller confession (and public scandal).

  12:00 Can recovery culture jump the shark?

  15:00 Final take: Sobriety is officially cool—maybe too cool.

  Notable Mentions:

  • “Mutley” Alcohol-Free Pet Wine (New Zealand)

  • Liquid Death – the sober cool-kid water brand

  • The Sober Curator’s “Happy Every Hour” segment

  CTA:

  Subscribe, leave a review, and send us your favorite weird sober news stories at thesobercurator@gmail.com.

  Connect with Us:

  • Website: www.thesobercurator.com

  • Facebook: @The Sober Curator

  • Instagram: @thesobercurator

  • X: @thesobercurator

  • YouTube: @thesobercurator

• • Pinterest: @thesobercurator

  Follow & Subscribe:

  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners. Plus, the first 50 reviews on Apple Podcasts can win a limited-edition Sober Curator fanny pack!

  Send Feedback:

  Email us at thesobercurator@gmail.com — we’d love to hear your stories or see your weirdest sober finds.

  Getting sober matters. Staying sober matters more.