SoberNotMature - Episode 238 (Dude-lusional Mer-cows)SoberNotMature - Episode 238 (Dude-lusional Mer-cows)
Sober Not Mature
Mike and Bill turn a ghosted booking into a guestless, award-winning riff on conscience, ritual, and lifelong amends. Along the way, they mix raw AA talk with Bob Saget stories, Missouri mer‑cows and a sharp defence of the word "sober."
1:46:19•12 Sept 2026
Award-Winning, Guestless and Still Sober: Rituals, Step Nine and Mer‑cows
Episode Overview
- Sobriety is more than being alcohol-free; it’s a destination that includes clearer thinking and peace of mind.
- Daily readings and simple rituals help replace old using behaviours with constructive habits.
- Step Nine never truly ends, as living amends and ongoing efforts to do good are part of long-term recovery.
- Meeting people from the past can be an opportunity to make overdue amends rather than avoid uncomfortable conversations.
- Asking listeners for money to keep a recovery podcast going is rejected in favour of personal responsibility and proper sponsorship.
“Yes, I am sober today. Can I be more sober? Absolutely.”
What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? This episode shows how messy, funny and very human the sober life can be when two long‑time recovering guys are left to their own devices. Mike and Bill kick off by laughing about being an “award‑winning and guestless” podcast after their scheduled guest Alex ghosts them. With no guest, Mike reaches for his well‑worn copy of *God Grant Me* and reads a passage about conscience, responsibility and living with dignity.
That sparks a deep chat on spiritual principles, daily meditation (minus incense and chanting), and how their morning readings quietly shape their behaviour throughout the day. You’ll hear them unpack Step Eight and Step Nine, stressing that making amends is never finished and often shows up years later when you bump into someone from your drinking days.
They talk frankly about living amends, being reliable, and how rituals like making the bed or wiping the sink become part of staying sober rather than just staying alcohol‑free. A highlight is an email from Tim in Portland, Maine, a nurse and addiction counsellor sober since 1985, who shares his pride in their award and his plan to retire after 50 years in nursing.
His message reinforces how this show resonates with people who’ve been around recovery for a long time. True to form, they mix in plenty of off‑colour humour: stories from Bob Saget’s book *Dirty Daddy*, Missouri “mer‑cows” standing chest‑deep in ponds, redneck punch‑ups at the petrol station, and a rant about another podcaster being “tired of the word sober”. They defend sobriety as more than just changing your breath and swear they’ll never ask listeners for money.
If you like recovery talk that’s raw, sweary and honest but still grounded in AA principles, this one’s worth your time. How does your own idea of being "sober" line up with theirs?
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