Sober Dad Crew
Sober Dad Crew is a podcast focused on sobriety, recovery, fatherhood, parenting, music, food, tattoos, & more. The mission of Sober Dad Crew is to share stories of sobriety and recovery and show there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Sober Dad Crew is an independent, DIY production created by Stephen Kimball who writes, records, and produces the podcast. To learn more please visit SoberDadCrew.com. Copyright 2025.
Episodes
78 episodes
Sober Dad Crew Episode 77: Jason Mayo Returns
Jason Mayo is back and we're gonna be fucking serious this time because we might've been getting a bit of a reputation for being a little goofy. Jason is a dad, certified peer recovery advocate, and the force behind the
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Episode 77
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57:36
Sober Dad Crew Episode 76: Michael Valarelli
My guest this episode is Michael Valarelli. He was born in Florida, but raised in Westchester, New York. He was a punk rock kid who played in bands into his 30s. Now he is in the food world and is the creator of
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Episode 76
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1:08:33
Sober Dad Crew Episode 75: Ryan Gallagher
My guest this episode is Ryan Gallagher. He's a sober dad, a firefighter, and a runner who's about to take on 21 marathons in 21 days. In this conversation, Ryan Gallagher shares his inspiring journey of sobriety, the impact of his father's dea...
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Episode 75
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37:29
Sober Dad Crew Episode 74: Brodey Mann
My guest this episode is Brodey Mann, founder of Elevated Conduct, a clothing company dedicated to those embracing sobriety and the journey of recovery. In this conversation, Brody shares his journ...
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Episode 74
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46:08
Sober Dad Crew Episode 73: Mikey Livid
My guest this episode is Mikey Livid. He's the co-host of the Punks on Hope podcast, co-director and guiding teacher at the Wild Heart Meditation Center in Nashville. He's got a master's ...
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1:11:24
Sober Dad Crew Episode 72: Sarah Laurel
My guest this episode is Sarah Laurel, founder and executive director of Savage Sisters. In this conversation, Sarah shares her personal journey from substance use to recovery and the establishment of her organization, which provides trauma-inf...
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Episode 72
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38:53
Tirrell Hellyer Kimball - July 13, 1940 - July 14, 2025
My mother died on Monday, July 14th, one day after her 85th birthday.
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4:09
Sober Dad Crew Episode 71: Louise Barnett
My guest this episode is Louise Barnett. She's the host of the podcast Unmasking Sobriety and Mental Health and the author of the forthcoming book, Tainted Love, A Bipolar Memoir. Her work is focused on shattering mental health and add...
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Episode 71
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48:47
Sober Dad Crew Episode 70: Joe Conzo, Jr.
My guest this episode is sober dad and photographer Joe Conzo Jr., who captured the birth of hip-hop through his images. And much of his work is ...
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Episode 70
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1:00:57
Sober Dad Crew Episode 69: Chris Clemens
My guest this episode is Chris Clemens, AKA the nonROCaholic, who explores NA beverages in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. In this conversation, Chris Clemens shares his journey of sobriety, his exploration of non-alcoholic beverages...
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Episode 69
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49:51
Sober Dad Crew Episode 68: Jay Rodriguez
My guest this episode is Jay Rodriguez, a woodwind player who has performed with artists such as Prince, Elvis Costello, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Roots, to name a few. In this episode, Jay shares his journey through music, parenting, and sobriety....
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Episode 68
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56:21
Sober Dad Crew Episode 67: Derek English
My guest this episode is Derek English. Derek is a sober dad and Executive Director of the Ithaca Free Clinic, which provides access to health care based on need, not on ability to pay.
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Episode 67
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56:56
Sober Dad Crew Episode 66: Gene Bowen
My guest this episode is Gene Bowen, founder of Road Recovery. Road Recovery is a music industry-driven non-profit dedicated to helping young people as they battle addiction and other adversities in their lives.
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Episode 66
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53:25
Sober Dad Crew Episode 65: Kevin Sellers
My guest this episode is Kevin Sellers. We talk about parenting, divorce, single parenting, and the role Straight Edge Punk can play in recovery.
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Episode 65
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1:04:16
Sober Dad Crew Episode 64: Greg Benoit
My guest this episode is Greg Benoit. He's a dad, librarian, drummer for World Purge, and fellow Upstate New Yorker. And he's also the co-host of the podcast,
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Episode 64
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1:18:24
Sober Dad Crew Episode 63: Bryan Lee
My guest this episode is Bryan Lee, bass player for The Jack Knives. We discuss sobriety, recovery, the punk scene, and of course his band.
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Episode 63
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1:09:25
Sober Dad Crew Episode 62: Barney Whiter
My guest this episode is Barney Whiter, a financial counselor who manages The Escape Artist blog. We discuss sobriety, recovery, and how to navigate complex financial matters, such as getting out of deb...
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Episode 62
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1:05:17
Sober Dad Crew Episode 61: Samuel Freiberg
My guest this episode is Samuel Freiberg, who works in the renewable energy industry. Sam and I connected via LinkedIn and much of our conversation revolved around being publicly sober at work and in your professional networks.
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Episode 61
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1:05:36
Sober Dad Crew Episode 60: Bradley Baer
My guest this episode is Bradley Baer. He’s a certified peer recovery counselor and the director of Family and Children’s Association’s Sherpa Program. This ...
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Episode 60
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54:54
Sober Dad Crew Episode 59: Merrit Hartblay
My guest this episode is Merrit Hartblay. He has a Master of Social Work degree and is a chemical dependency counselor trained and certified in suicide prevention and intervention. We discuss how to rebuild your relationship with your kids once...
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Episode 59
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54:21
Sober Dad Crew Episode 58: Dr. Jason Cohen
My guest this episode is Dr. Jason Cohen. He is an American Board of Urology Certified doctor with Cayuga Urology in Ithaca, NY. In this episode, Dr. Cohen and I discuss vasectomies as well as the men’s health issues of prostate cancer and test...
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Episode 58
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48:13
Sober Dad Crew Episode 57: Chris Howe
My guest this episode is Chris Howe. Chris is the author of Breaking the Chains of Add...
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Episode 57
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1:14:08
Sober Dad Crew Episode 56: Rae & Ollie from The Only Podcast That Matters
My guests this episode are Rae and Ollie, hosts of The Only Podcasts that Matters, which is focused on the history of punk rock. Not only are they great hosts, but they are sober. Join us for the first Sober Dad Crew episode with multiple guest...
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Episode 56
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1:10:16
Sober Dad Crew Episode 55: Dott Donnelly
My guest this episode is Dott Donnelly. Dott and I met while serving on the board of an addiction and recovery services non-profit organization. We discuss sobriety, recovery, parenting adult children, and especially recovering out loud in your...
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Episode 55
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1:09:07