
Join Jimmy Thistle for After Hours — the brutally honest, funny and heartwarming podcast that dives deep into alcohol, addiction, and recovery.
Each week, Jimmy sits down with real people who’ve faced the highs, lows, and hangovers of drinking culture. Through unfiltered conversation, laughter, and raw honesty, they explore what happens when we start questioning our relationship with alcohol — and... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementAlternative HealthEducationHealth & Fitness | |||

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Episode 72 | Jessica White — Sexier Sober: The San Diego Coach Who Quit Without Trying & Never Looked Back
In this bright, sharp and genuinely thought-provoking episode, Jimmy sits down with Jessica White — sober coach, host of the ... more
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Episode 71 - Simon
In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Simon, a 36-year-old Glaswegian stonemason and business owner who grew up in the drinking culture of the West of Scotland. Simon shares his honest journey from teenage blacko... more
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Episode 70 - Abi King
In this powerful episode of After Hours Guys, Jimmy sits down with Abi King, a sober coach and host of the Sober Connection Podcast, now based in New Zealand. Abi opens up about her journey from teenage binge ... more
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Episode 69 - Emma Newman
In this deeply honest episode, Jimmy sits down with Emma Newman, a 10-year sobriety veteran who got sober in 2015 — before sober coaching existed, before quit-lit flooded the shelves, before Instagram accou... more
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Love hearing peoples stories. It’s always so relatable 🥰
Only on episode 2 and already had so many lightbulb moments relating to my own addiction recovery… thank you Jimmy for everything you are doing for this community ✨✨
I have followed Jimmy for a few years on social media and love his honest approach to sharing information. I’m so happy to see he’s made a podcast and this first episode was exactly what I expected from him. Authentic, interesting and insightful but without any ego. Can’t wait to hear the next one.
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The show centers on real people sharing candid recovery journeys from alcohol and other substances, with a strong focus on nervous-system regulation, mental health, and practical paths to sobriety. Episodes frequently explore the social pressures around drinking, the realities of relapse, and the lived experiences of those who rebuild with community, therapy, and mindfulness. A notable throughline is the way recovery is framed as a holistic life upgrade—not just abstaining from alcohol, but rebuilding daily routines, purpose, and self-compassion—often set against UK and Isle of Man culture. The format blends tough honesty with warmth and humor, making complex topics accessible to listeners who are sober, sober-curious, or supporting others ... more
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Recent guests on After Hours include:
1. Nikki Pears
2. Ashley Howard
3. Mikey Banks
4. Natalie Kennell
5. Ashley Shepherd
6. Alex Leigh
7. Cameron Kidd
8. Anna Donaghey
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