
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 — an... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||

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Emma quit drinking over ten years ago, long before sobriety became a trend or a wellness choice. Back then, choosing not to drink often raised eyebrows, and the only visible routes were AA or rehab. Emma chose neither, instead carvi... more
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Adam Burg lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and their dog, Ruby.
His sobriety date (May 20, 2022) marks a turning point that came after more than a decade spent cycling through alcoholism, stuck in the all-too-familiar limb... more
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Laura is the author of the bestselling memoir We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life and Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Life (and Everything Else).
Her work explores the intersection ... more
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Nikki is a sobriety coach and the voice behind @mommyissober, where she shares raw, honest insights about what it really looks like to change your relationship with alcohol.
After years of struggling herself, Nikki realised that th... 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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