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Sober AwkwardDavinia Taylor: From Boozy Nights to Biohacking BrillianceThis week, Hamish sits down with the incredible Davinia Taylor—former Hollyoaks actress turned sober hero and health warrior. In this eye-opening conversation, Davinia shares her journey from alcohol-fuelled chaos to reclaiming her health through sobriety and metabolic science.She opens up about battling postnatal depression, understanding dopamine-driven alcohol-seeking behaviours, and why peri-menopause can make quitting booze even trickier. Davinia also reveals the power of tracking your cycle, advocating for your own health, and why you should demand more from your doctor—especially when it comes to blood tests and hormonal balance.Plus, we e...2025-05-1850 minSober AwkwardHow Is Your Gut Health Linked to Your Sobriety?WARNING: Please do not listen to this episode whilst eating!Gut Health is something that we hear a lot about but understand very little of (well we don't anyway!).How does are drinking affect our guts and how important is to our overall health?More importantly, can we undo all the harm we have done to our bodies during decades of boozing?! AND, how good is sobriety for our guts?We are looking at this week's episode as the perfect introduction to next week's MEGA guest Davinia Taylor. She knows more...2025-05-1248 min
Sober AwkwardThe Worst Day of My Sobriety - Hamish (awkwardly) Reveals AllThis week on Sober Awkward, things get really uncomfortable. Hamish opens up about the recent - worst day of his sober life—a moment so tough, so shame-filled, he can hardly bare to talk about it. Today, he shares what happened, how it affected his mental health, and the raw reality of facing a crisis without the numbing escape of alcohol.Vic also reflects on her own lowest point in sobriety, revealing how hitting emotional rock bottom (without booze) actually made her stronger in the long run.This isn’t an easy episode. Ther...2025-02-0940 minSober AwkwardEmbracing the Awkward: A Chat with Maz ComptonThis week, Hamish sits down with the fabulous Maz Compton—radio host, author, and sober advocate—to dive into her ten-year journey of sobriety. Maz opens up about the early fears of being “boring” without booze, the surprising discovery that she’s actually an introvert, and the empowering process of finding boundaries in her sober life.It’s been a long time coming, but what a pleasure it was to chat with Maz, a huge supporter of everything awkward. Join us for an honest, heartfelt, and hilarious conversation with someone who proves that life without alcohol is anything...2025-02-0258 min
Sober AwkwardUlrika Jonsson - ‘Getting To Know Myself Now I’m Sober!’Sober Awkward was lucky enough to pin down one of British TV's most recognisable faces - the incredible Ulrika Jonsson - for an honest and heartfelt chat about her first seven months of sober life.In this inspiring episode, Ulrika spills the sober beans with Hamish, sharing everything from the pivotal day she decided to quit drinking to the profound changes she’s experienced since. She opens up about using alcohol to mask trauma, the surprising freedom she’s discovered in sobriety, and the awkward—but empowering—experience of dating sober at 57.In a partic...2025-01-1953 min
Sober AwkwardConsidering Moderation? Why One Will Hurt!So, Dry January’s going great…Your plodding along like a right trooper, enjoying not being hungover and feeling a little bit proud of yourself... then someone says,“C'mon! One won’t hurt,”Spoiler alert: It will!In this awkward (and surprisingly funny) episode, we explore why that one drink can derail your whole month and ruin your chance at a lovely, shiny sober life.So, today we are going backwards, for old times sake, This episode will help you rethink that question that is tapping...2025-01-1250 min
Sober AwkwardWhen Drinking Booze is a TraditionThis was the day that Hamish took Vic to the Cricket. Vic doesn't like cricket - as you can tell, but she went along with Hamish and followed through with all the ridiculous traditions - which (unfortunately for her) included dressing up as a frog.But, these two rebellious little green amphibians did break one major cricketing tradition that day - They did not drink. Not a Pimms and Lemonade in sight! Did the world stop and point accusatory fingers? No - in fact it was very liberating!So, is it ok to break traditions...2024-12-0839 minSober AwkwardGetting Loaded with James Brown: Founder of Loaded MagazineNobody has moulded the UK magazine culture quite as much as James Brown.His CV makes for some impressive reading - at 22 he was the Features Editor of the NME, he founded the iconic Loaded Magazine at just 27 and would go onto work at GQ where he started their now infamous 'Man of the Year Awards' and gave an unknown chef by the name of Jamie Oliver his first food column.More impressively, he negotiated all of this whilst dealing with the unthinkable trauma of the suicide of his mother and an addiction...2024-09-2954 minSober AwkwardDo Men Bottle things up?In todays retrospective episode Vic and Hamish discover that men are less likely to seek support because they don't want to talk about their issues as much.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eHsMIjQb3OJg8HKovkEJf?si=6fb8f349ab444795Show NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON...2024-09-2516 minSober AwkwardSo, What Really Happens in Therapy? Part 2Following on from last week's extended episode about therapy... here is Part Two!Today Vic and Hamish want to focus on reaching out for help. They’ll share what happens in a therapy session and why it can help you move on from bad habits. Now, this isn’t going to be easy because of course all practitioners do things differently but what they will try to do, in their very own awkward way, is to uncover why finding the right person could be the key to a long sober life, how having patience is a must...2024-09-2230 minSober AwkwardLearning to Extrovert without taking a sipIn todays retrospective episode Vic and Hamish find out is its possible to be extrovert without sipping on a bottle of scrumpy jack!You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TQFMlhtFg7xbNfPNnfYGV?si=XccmbxDXT8mQFHlI2pmuHgShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa...2024-09-1819 minSober AwkwardSo, What really Happens in Therapy? Part 1With RUOK? Day coming round last week, Vic and Hame thought they would focus not 1 but 2 episodes on the importance of therapy and the need to reach out for help.They’ll share what happens in a therapy session and why it can help you move on from bad habits. Now, this isn’t going to be easy because of course all practitioners do things differently but what they will try to do, in their very own awkward way, is to uncover why finding the right person could be the key to a long sober life, how...2024-09-1547 minSober AwkwardWere you an Introvert before booze?In todays retrospective episode Vic and Hamish discover that they were both pretty confident before the booze came along.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TQFMlhtFg7xbNfPNnfYGV?si=XccmbxDXT8mQFHlI2pmuHgShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep...2024-09-1118 minSober AwkwardHow Sleeping around really made us feel...In todays retrospective Vic and Hame take a look at promiscuity. How did you really feel when the door slammed closed?You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LDjclJoALprq5Gyx1xvzo?si=306EZAKZRPqnA0BNGDbTDwShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we...2024-09-0417 minSober AwkwardAlcoholism: The Only Disease That You Recover Stronger FromWe don't judge anyone on where and from whom they get their inspiration from!What inspired us this week came from a man who has also done some terrible things to his cock in the name of comedy...Jackass's very own Steve O.He made a fair point about how alcoholism is the only disease that you recover stronger from.Hame and Vic discuss whether they felt as if they had the 'disease' of alcoholism and explore the truth to this statement whether you do or not!...2024-09-0239 minSober AwkwardCasual Shagging!In todays retrospective Vic and Hame take a look at the one night stand.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LDjclJoALprq5Gyx1xvzo?si=306EZAKZRPqnA0BNGDbTDwShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!2024-08-2813 min
Sober AwkwardMillie Mackintosh: Navigating the Difficulties of a Second Year's SobrietyMillie Mack is Back!After sitting down with Hame for a chat on her 1 year soberversary, we thought we would do it all over again to celebrate her 2nd year of being alcohol-free.The second year is not always an easy one and Millie has felt the full spectrum of what that can feel like. In this conversation, Hame and Millie discuss the return of her anxiety, panic attacks and depression. The difficulty she felt in returning to the medication which she thought she had left behind forever and the struggles she has...2024-08-2541 minSober AwkwardCan you Break the Cycle?In todays retrospective Vic and Hame take a look at the family issue. What percentage is passed down and is it possible to stop the damage before it gets passed on?You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WIujil90LU2CMsURSuDlW?si=7105d4e1001142dbShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.com2024-08-2118 minSober AwkwardDrink Driving - Why One Standard Drink is One too ManyTrigger Warning - We discuss drink driving throughout.Drink Driving - The government rules are that you can have one drink and drive, but what happens once that one is down the hatch - are you still able to make smart choices and not have another?Vic got behind the wheel when under the influence in her early 20's. She ended on in jail for the night. The experience had impact, but not enough to stop her drinking. Today she chats about what went down that night and the humiliation involved when doing...2024-08-1846 minSober AwkwardDo you think your Drinking Habit is Generational?But my mum and dad are drinkers! But does this mean you can't stop? In todays retrospective Vic and Hame take a look at the family issue.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WIujil90LU2CMsURSuDlW?si=7105d4e1001142dbShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON...2024-08-1416 minSober AwkwardEnticed by the Craft Beer IndustryThis episode felt like a great betrayal to even contemplate writing!But when a listener reached out and asked to us to take closer look into the craft beer industry...we did just that!I was a HUGE fan of all things craft beer before I went sober. They felt rebellious, cool, they seemingly tasted better, were slightly more expensive, always stronger in their alcohol content and were always served by trendy looking blokes with beards, moustaches and tiny beanie hats!Was this just effective marketing or is there something...2024-08-1131 minSober AwkwardDoes your Skin really look Younger when you quit Drinking?Carrying on from last weeks retrospective, Vic and Hame find out why giving up booze looks good on you.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wc7Gg79eNw3GkxXZYmDTe?si=81d41ad0d93142b0Show NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us...2024-08-0717 minSober AwkwardHow to Keep Going Year after Year...To kick off Season 9 of the podcast (!), Hame and Vic are in a reflective mood. As Hame celebrates his 2 year soberversary, we take a look at the differences we have in our motivations to carry on.It giving up easier for someone that never had a problem with alcohol? Is motivation easier for someone that did?We take a deep look into where our sober 'journeys' have trodden the same path and where we veered off in different directions.Vic and Hame also go on a slightly strange tangent discussing...2024-08-0454 minSober AwkwardDoes Sobriety Look Good on You?On todays retrospective episode Vic and Hamish got over the good and bad bits of the changes in their funny looking faces!You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wc7Gg79eNw3GkxXZYmDTe?si=38082b313f5847b2Show NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and...2024-07-3111 minSober AwkwardThe #1 Tip to a Long Lasting Sobriety That YOU Have Been Ignoring for Far Too Long!Phrases like 'Just Focus on the Present', 'Start Your Sobriety With a Therapist' or 'Hame Your an Idiot' are said so often on Sober Awkward that they risk not really being HEARD.Another one that creeps up a lot in the sobriety world is about 'The Benefits of Exercise'! No matter how many times you hear it or write it at the top of your New Year's Resolution List, for some reason it can be hard to get into the habit of it!In this week's episode, Hame and Vic take a look...2024-07-2834 minSober AwkwardCan I Say No to Going Out?In this weeks retrospective episode Vic and Hamish say what it was like going to those first big events and if they could ever say no!You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lMGT65RfeSkjnJ16OENxP?si=515737d475ef4031Show NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN...2024-07-2417 minSober AwkwardHow to Keep Your Social Battery Charged in Your SobrietyHave you noticed how your social life changes once you go sober?The things that you used to love doing...like gurning in a field all night to repetitive trance music...aren't quite filling your cup anymore.The whole process of re-learning what you ACTUALLY enjoy doing whilst socialising sober can take years...and a lot of boring nights feeling out of place!In today's episode Hame and Vic attempt to fast track this lengthy process for you by sharing the lessons they have learnt the hard way!2024-07-2150 minSober AwkwardHow to Plan for a Big EventGot a wedding coming up? In today's retrospective episode Vic and Hamish take a look at big events.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lMGT65RfeSkjnJ16OENxP?si=96e1d420c7534c7cShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we...2024-07-1716 minSober AwkwardIs Trauma The Core of Your Over Drinking and How Can We Cure It?If you speak to anyone that has struggled with over drinking - you don't have to do much digging to uncover some trauma.Trauma, sadly is inevitable, but how you react to it is one of the most important steps you will take in your sobriety.Do you face up to the emotions or do you bury them in booze and drugs?In today's episode Vic and Hame will share the traumas they have lived through both big and small and take a look at WHY this is such an...2024-07-1440 minSober AwkwardWhat do I Do if I Don't Drink?In todays retrospective episode Vic and Hamish tell you about all theri weird and wonderful hobbies.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ssQxPvSWgqqktGY0R1Ixs?si=lx0lIfzDQhCujz8WT8ckVQShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we...2024-07-1017 minSober AwkwardAre you Lying About Your Alcohol Consumption?Liar, liar, pants on fire!The words still sting decades later.None of us want to be considered a liar and yet anyone that has ever drunk has probably also lied about it.Why you are home after your curfew?Why you kissed your friends boyfriend?How you blew your finger off?Sound familiar?!Typically our lies surrounding alcohol start small. We lie to our parents about where we are going for the night or why their bottle of vodka is now weirdly full of...2024-07-0739 minSober AwkwardWhy finding a hobby will help you stay sober...In todays retrospective Vic and Hamish find out why Scrabble and pottery meant they never reached for a bevvie.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ssQxPvSWgqqktGY0R1Ixs?si=lx0lIfzDQhCujz8WT8ckVQShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we...2024-07-0312 minSober AwkwardWhat Does Giving Up Alcohol Add to Your Life?Its a simple thought (of course it is...its one of Hame's) but we don't often take the time to consider whether a sober life is better than a drunk one.When you are considering going sober you are often fixated on the negatives and the sacrifice. The social awkwardness, whether you will still be able to chat someone up or still dance like nobody's watching.We don't think about the ways in which sobriety could enrich our lives.In today's episode, Vic and Hame, will walk you through their...2024-06-3035 minSober AwkwardHow Saying No Builds Confidence.In this weeks retrospective epiosde Vic and Hamsih look at why saying no can actually feel amazing!You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/10MKVsOtPw9xiPlutpygny?si=PkKPGVHrR9Wf5_FmTaSQ_gShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being...2024-06-2615 minSober AwkwardWhen You Feel Like You're Disappointing the Family....Lets talk about family. They come in many weird and wonderful shapes and sizes. They are diverse, annoying, challenging, loving, judgmental, funny and a complete and utter mess, for some unknown reason....their opinions of us matter. We want our grandparents to see us doing well, our parents to be proud, our siblings to like us and our children to think we are heroes! It’s a lot. Even in that one sentence you can feel the pressure. Expectation is coming from all angles like arrows stabbing at your self-esteem and it can...2024-06-2352 minSober AwkwardDid you Give in to Peer Pressure?In todays retrospective epiosde Vic and Hamish take a look at Peer Pressure.You can listen to the full episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/10MKVsOtPw9xiPlutpygny?si=PkKPGVHrR9Wf5_FmTaSQ_gShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https...2024-06-1914 minSober AwkwardWhat Causes Pub Fights and One Punch Attacks?'Oi! Are you looking at my Mrs?' 'Did you spill my pint? 'Outside now!'We've all been there. A pub on a Friday night, booze flowing, beers getting spilled, people getting lairy. Then, everyone gets turned out onto the street at the same time. Bodies get shoved, you take a comment the wrong way and before you know it, you have an stumbly opponent rolling up their sleeves. It can be scary and dangerous... but for some reason we accept that pub fights are just a side affect of drinking. 2024-06-1635 minSober AwkwardDoes it matter what I label myself?Today we are still delving into that term sober curious in our retrospective episode.You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7akx89y90K75qWc8SJ1OBZ?si=mOuj16zdSPutMnuO-WFtuQShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!2024-06-1210 minSober AwkwardJust Look How Far You've Come!Stop! and smell the roses for once!Vic recently had an epiphany at therapy in which she finally understood that there is no going back to who she once was! (A cheeky piss head with anxiety) It was a ground breaking moment in her sobriety. So, today she shares the importance of focusing on our achievements rather than being scared we might step back into old habits.Hamish has recently started therapy too, the same one as Vic as it turns out, he also finds that 'Negative Bias' gets in the way of...2024-06-0938 minSober AwkwardAm I Sober Curious?Today in our retrospective episode we take a look back on what is was like to ask Am I Sober Curious?You can listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7akx89y90K75qWc8SJ1OBZ?si=mOuj16zdSPutMnuO-WFtuQShow NotesVic's book is out! Go and get yourself a copy whilst you can...https://www.booktopia.com.au/a-thousand-wasted-sundays-victoria-vanstone/book/9780645757941.htmland please give a review at www.goodreads.comJOIN PATREON! and...2024-06-0515 minSober AwkwardJoe Williams: Finding My Purpose Through SobrietyJoe Williams has lived numerous lives.Google him and you will find out that he is an multi-sport Australian athlete and a proud Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man.But there is so much more to his story...After succeeding in his life long dream of playing professional NRL and after a long battle with drugs, alcohol, suicidal ideations and Bi Polar disorder, Joe got sober and retired after just four seasons.As one door closes, another opens and Joe walked into a boxing gym that would dramatically change his life.2024-06-0259 minSober AwkwardHow to Make Time Your Biggest MotivatorWhether you are aware of it or not, Time is one of the biggest subjects within sobriety.In the early days it seems to crawl past but its not long before the days on your time counting apps are accumulating faster than you can imagine.The question is what can you do to make time a motivator rather than a constant reminder of it slowly slipping through your fingers.Does our perception of time change when we go sober and is time simply a human constructed illusion?!...2024-05-2643 minSober AwkwardDid Years of Drinking Damage My Brain?As a society, we have had a tendency in the past to ignore a lot of frightening stats around alcohol. We just carry on getting wasted without thinking about the consequences. But is it time we started tuning into the facts?Today Vic and Hame take a look at Alcohol related dementia, Also called Wernicke-Korsakoff, is a form of dementia related to the excessive drinking of alcohol. This affects memory, learning and other mental functions. Korsakoff’s syndrome and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome are particular forms of alcohol related brain injury which may be related to alcohol related demen...2024-05-1932 minSober AwkwardDoes Building Self-Esteem in Teens stop them Leaning on Booze?If we raise kids that have high self-esteem will this make them less likely to drink alcohol?This episode is for the parents out there that are feeling scared about their kids becoming teens, going off the rails, drinking cider in farmers fields and putting themselves at risk because of bad teenage choices. This is also for anyone who was this child (lets guess at about 98% of our audience!) was it your low self esteem that caused you to reach for the bottle and would life have been different if our parents had taught us to...2024-05-1241 min
Sober AwkwardAre you a Beer Bully?Vic knows a lot about beer bullies... due to the fact she was one.She used to force, anyone that wasn't joining in with 'the fun' into downing a pint. She's not proud of it, but her past indiscretions mean that in today's episode you get deep insight as to why non-drinkers get bullied into having 'just one' and what the bullies will say to convince you to have a tipple to two.Vic and Hamish will also go over some brilliant responses that will hopefully stop the 'Tequila Tormentors ' in their tracks...2024-05-0544 minSober AwkwardFeeling Rejected? Here's What You Need to Do!Rejection. It’s something we all feel at some point in our lives, if not at school or a family member, it can be in a relationship or when you get sober. Whenever it might happen to you, there's one guarantee – it’s painful.Vic feels rejection deeply. She even feels it from people she doesn't know. Whereas Hame doesn't care too much about what others think. His strong values and self-confidence mean that if people so turn their back on him.... He can handle it without going to therapy.But, as always on Sober Aw...2024-04-281h 06Sober AwkwardWhy Water is at the Centre of a Long Lasting SobrietyIf you are newly sober, we can guarantee your water intake is about to go through the roof. Tea, coffee and sparkling water are your new best friends - and that can sometimes feel a little dull!In today's episode, Vic and Hame will talk you through the benefits of increasing your water intake, tackle some of the myths surrounding the water content in alcohol and (try!) and make you feel less dull whilst ordering water in a bar.We went off on a couple of weird tangents about Binking...2024-04-2159 minSober AwkwardWhy Do Famous People Often Struggle With Addiction?As a society we see fame as something to aspire to. But is it really all it's cracked up to be?Today's episode of Sober Awkward is all about celebrity.What's it really like when managers control your every move, you have expectations of others weighing upon you, a heavy workload, people that look up to you and way too many nights in hotel rooms… where does it all lead?Today Vic and Hamish discuss the recent passing of Matthew Perry and why we lose so many talented people to addiction. Vi...2024-04-141h 00Sober AwkwardAre you Blaming Others for Your Bad Choices?The Blame Game...We call it a game but it isn't all that fun really.'It's not my fault I drink this much - I do it because...'Enter one of a thousand possible answers:My parentsMy upbringingMy jobMy partner My mother-in-lawI live above a pubSocietyTV and Media and Mr BlobbyEtc. etc. etc You name it, we have probably blamed one of these things for our over drinking at some point!But what purpose does passing the buck play in helping us get so...2024-04-0740 minSober AwkwardThe Shame Shed Returns - Drunk Texting and Online ShoppingWe've all done it. Texted an ex, bought an inflatable shark suit and taken dick pic then sent in to your mother-in-law when pissed. Unfortunately, going live, calling, messaging, face-timing and snap chatting when tanked-up to your eyeballs on wine... are a dodgy part of this modern, technology based world. Let's face it, after a few bevvies you feel confident in what you say, spend and share. Booze means you don't care so much about consequences of your actions and well, you really did need that space age electric toilet seat at t...2024-03-3135 min
Sober AwkwardOsher Günsberg: How Sobriety Saved My LifeOsher is quite simply, one of the most recognisable faces…and voices…in Australia.From his early days on Channel V to hosting The Batchelor and The Bachelorette - Osher has been the face of Australia'a biggest TV shows for over 20 years.More importantly, for the sake of our podcast - Hamish was lucky enough to sit down with Osher on the day he celebrated his 14 year soberversary.When we talk about 'doing the work' - not many have done quite as much as Osher.Osher is a ma...2024-03-241h 13Sober AwkwardGetting to Know the Person You Were Before BoozeSobriety can be hard at first. You feel like a weirdo, the odd one out, a party pooper. But, the good news is - the longer you do it, the easier it becomes. Part of the process is getting to know who you are without booze pumping around your precious body. You have to meet yourself for the first time with no escape! Confront the mistakes you may have made and decide which parts of you you like and which parts can be flushed away with that last shot of Tequila.Both Vic...2024-03-1746 minSober AwkwardWARNING! How Going Cold Turkey Could Kill You!Don't give up alcohol... Alright, maybe we are being slightly facetious. (Anyone else get one of those word a day calendars this year...no...just me?Giving up a serious drinking habit cold turkey can lead to some pretty awful and even fatal results.Allow us to introduce you to the slightly terrifying world of Alcohol Withdrawal Symptom or AWS.Firsly, this is not an excuse for you to NOT give up drinking. You will still need to do that I'm afraid. In today's episode we will guide y...2024-03-1034 minSober AwkwardIs Sobriety Boring?It's safe to say that boredom is one of the most important topics in sobriety. The fear of being considered boring either keeps you from trying sobriety altogether or drives you back to the booze bus after a few quiet sober nights in!It is our mission at Sober Awkward to prove that sobriety is NOT boring!Filling your life with authentic connections and new passions instead of hangovers and kebabs is infinitely less dull!It's time to reassess what 'boring' means and consider why you are letting what...2024-03-0346 min
Sober AwkwardComing out and Going Out - Alcohol and the LGBTQ+ CommunityIt's Sydney Mardi Gras weekend and what better way to celebrate love...than with a bonus episode of Sober Awkward!Yes, today Vic and Hamish had a chat about alcohol in the gay community and how young LGBTQ+ people often turn to booze when isolated, experiencing low- self esteem or feelings unloved when family don't support their decision to come out. Vic delves into the history of the gay bar and find out why bars can feel like a safe haven for the community, sometimes the only place to feel accepted and how this can lead...2024-03-0139 minSober AwkwardIs booze causing my Anxiety?Anxiety is a very common problem. In fact, 30% of people will suffer from a bout of anxiety at some point in their lives.... and Vic is one of themIn todays episode Vic tries to work out if past feelings of panic were 100% caused by drinking or was it her body crying out for help? And Hamish reflects on hangovers, the feeling of humiliation after black outs and (for some weird reason) a fear of buttons. It might sound like a load of old rubbish, and it's certainly no Huberman, but somehow they unravel...2024-02-2546 minSober AwkwardHow to Still be Confident After Going SoberWe are all too familiar with the scenario...you are feeling a little nervous going into a social event so you pre-drink or get so drunk at the party that you end up topless dancing on one of the tables with your mate's auntie.Alcohol it appears gave us confidence. It turned introverts into extroverts, and extroverts into the life and soul of the party.Is this actually true though?!Too many of us struggle to find our confidence in our sobriety. As a result, we go out and less...2024-02-1855 minSober AwkwardLive interview with Jean McCarthyWhat an honour to have the legendary and wonderful Jean McCarthy for our first ever interview episode recorded in front of a live audience.Jean is a writer and recovery advocate from Alberta in Canada. She has covered all of the bases of in the sober world.Sober since 2011, Jean shared her story in her blog Unpickled, she has listened to the sobriety stories of hundreds of others in her Bubble Hour podcast which stretched over a fantastic 10 series and has over 5 million global downloads. She has even written 5 books on the...2024-02-1152 minSober AwkwardThe Alarming Link Between Alcohol and CancerIt's not something that people want to talk about. We choose to ignore the science and stats as we top up our glasses with Prosecco or head to the bar for another round. We never stop to take in the truth. The actual facts about Alcohol and Cancer.Today, Vic and Hamish find out how alcohol causes cancer, whether or not it's just extreme drinkers that get it (spoiler alert - light and moderate drinkers can too!) their own experiences of family and friends diagnosis and how, as a society, we choose to ignore the scary...2024-02-0445 min
Sober Awkward'A Thousand Wasted Sundays' is Out!!! A Thousand Wasted is out!!The day is finally here!Vic's book is out! So we thought that we would celebrate by doing something a little different!We got rid of the scripts and Hamish interviewed Vic about all things writing.We begin by looking at the some of the thoughts processes behind her putting her drunken stories on paper in the first place before tackling some of the key themes of the book like friendships, parenting and feeling enough.Hame hopes he has found the...2024-01-2949 minSober AwkwardFOMO - Fear of Missing Out.You know the feeling, your mates are all getting ready for a big night out and you're not going because you've made this weird decision to give up booze. Why can they do it and you can't? It's so unfair! Instead of staying in and enjoying the time alone, you sit, worrying about what you're missing out on, will you miss something funny, a new connection, the feeling of togetherness that benders with mates bring?Today Vic and Hamish discuss FOMO - …. anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by po...2024-01-2145 minSober AwkwardCravingsCravings – what they really are and how to not have them 22nd jan In this week's episode, Hame and Vic simplify what a long-lasting healthy sobriety really boils down to.Can you replace a bad habit with a good one and can you deal with cravings without caving in.(Of course its not quite as simple as that but its a good place to start!)In this week's episode you will be walked through what a craving truly is, why they have nothing to do with the alcohol its...2024-01-1445 minSober AwkwardBut, Society says drinking is normal?Everybody does it but does that make it ok? That's the question Vic and Hamish will ry to answer, in their own 'unique' way, in todays episode of Sober Awkward. You've heard the line before...'I might be bad but I'm not an alcoholic.''Didn't I read somewhere that drinking a little red wine is good for you?''Everything in moderation!'The messages that we receive in today's society about what is considered 'normal' drinking, directly opposes those that we are receiving from...2024-01-0732 minSober AwkwardHappy New Year! Is It Time to Give Up Booze?Hungover? Thinking about giving up drinking, but it feels too hard and too boring? Are you an alcoholic?If these questions are banging around inside your head today then this is the episode for you. Questioning you alcohol intake means it could be time to say goodbye anxiety, farewell shame, vomit and one night stands - Hello Scrabble!It's New Years day - officially the biggest day to consider going sober. But don't hide in bed all day, get up and put the kettle on. Vic and Hamish are here to help, guide you along...2023-12-3150 minSober AwkwardThe Sober Awkward Christmas Elf!A poem about sobriety. Sober Awkward is here to support you on what can be the most stressful day in the sober calendar. An elf is on hand to cheer you up and cheer you on. So, take a 5 minute break from cooking, eating and Uncle Steve's story about the time he met Cliff Richard, find a cosy spot and stick your headphones on.Merry Christmas Everyone!Show Notes www.soberawkward.comJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon...2023-12-2407 minSober AwkwardSober Christmas?! Help!The day is nearly upon us! For some of you it will be the most rewarding day of your sober calendar - for others it is the most challenging.Either way, in this episode we will share our best and worst Christmas experience and share some of our best tips on how to not only survive but thrive during a sober Christmas.Jam packed with lots of helpful tools shared by the listeners too.We have a little surprise Christmas Day gift being released tomorrow but otherwise this is our final episode of 2023...2023-12-2343 minSober AwkwardIn the Summertime...(or wintertime!)The sun is out, (or if it's snowing where you are) the change of season seems to be a good excuse to get pissed. The sky is blue, there's not a cloud to spoil the view and it boozy....Don't worry, Vic and Hamish haven't caved in to a coldie quite yet, but there is a whiff in the air, and it smells like someones got a stubby and a sausage sizzle on the go. Yes it's that time of year here down under - Summer.Could the very triggery months ahead break your sober...2023-12-1753 minSober AwkwardLee Mack: Because Being Vegan Wasn't Sanctimonious Enough!The secret is finally out of the bag!Lee Mack kindly agreed to this interview back in June and we have been practically bursting with excitement to tell you all!That excitement did slightly spill over and we got the name of both his podcast and TV show wrong in the recording of this podcast! Awkward by name, awkward by nature...For those of you living in the UK, you will already be familiar with Lee's work as he has been gracing your TV screens and theatres with his comedy since the mid 90...2023-12-1054 minSober AwkwardHabits! Why the Good Ones Are Hard to Keep and the Bad Ones Won't Go AwayWe have spent many an episode looking into WHY we over drank in the first place.We have also discussed at length WHAT tools might help you get and stay sober.But in today's episode we want to teach you exactly HOW you should approach giving up booze.(Basically...Hame read a book and he is pretty proud of himself!)In all seriousness it is an absolute gem that was full of so many 'Ah-ha!' moments that he wanted to share what he learnt!The book is Atomic...2023-12-0339 minSober AwkwardCan Alcohol Destroy Relationships?Trigger Warning - In todays episode we mention Domestic Violence.In this emotional episode of Sober Awkward Vic and Hamish talk in detail about long term repercussions form short term lifestyles. Vic tells Hamish about a very toxic relationship she found herself in many years ago, how her drinking made her vulnerable to being mistreated and how she used booze to numb out the fact her relationship wasn’t working. Would his situation have happened if alcohol was out of the picture?So, aside from the regretful one-night stands, sloppy snogs in alleyways and w...2023-11-2651 minSober AwkwardAbout Last Night....It's been a big 24 hours for the Sober Awkward crew! So, we wanted to jump on and tell you all about what happened last night.....We travelled to Sydney after being nominated for best well-being podcast in the Australian Podcast Awards. We didn't get to do a speech or anything quite so glam, but wanted to give you the news in a quick live episode. A huge thanks to everyone that has given us words of support today. It's you lovely lot that keep this podcast going and you that helps...2023-11-2213 minSober AwkwardAlcohol and the Armed ForcesFollowing on from last week's episode on drinking culture amongst workforces, we wanted to focus on one of the most problematic of them all - the Armed Forces.Sadly, we are all too aware of the number of ex-vets who struggle with alcohol and drug addictions upon leaving the Army.However, given neither Hame nor Vic know barely anything about this subject - they have had to call in the big guns!Two fascinating women with real first hand experiences of this problem.The first is Helen Bennett who watched her...2023-11-191h 05Sober AwkwardWorkplace Drinking CulturesWhether its the job interviews conducted in a pub to ‘really get to know you’, the Friday after work drinks, the boozy business lunches, the work conferences away or Christmas Parties - your workplace probably has some kind of a drinking culture.Hame and Vic are quite honest about the fact they have not had the most conventional careers. Hame got felt up when he was dressed up as a shoe and Vic used to work a job fixing fridges (who knew?!). But even they have been affected by work stress and drinking habits.If you...2023-11-1240 minSober AwkwardPissed-up AbroadVic and Hamish have both lived abroad. One thing they noticed was that no matter the country, expat communities have an odd booze philosophy - drink as much as you can, as often as possible.It’s not shock to find out that separation from friends and family, loneliness, and the need to fit in to this new environment could lead to a bit of over doing it. Expat life disrupts your usual routines and makes you feel like you're on an endless holiday..... but could it be a slippery slope towards addiction?So, today Vic a...2023-11-0542 minSober AwkwardCreating your own Sober CommunityIn this episode of Sober Awkward (the hilarious, good looking and extremely wise...) Vic and Hamish discover why having someone to share your teabags with could solidify your sobriety and how building your own sober community could stop you reaching in the fridge for that 6 pack of Red Stripe!They will give you a step by step guided walk through their free sober social platform www.cuppa.community and give you a few tips, tricks (and warnings) on how to create a successful sober meet up.So, put the kettle on, get you’re best mu...2023-10-2940 minSober AwkwardZiggy Alberts: The Power of a Positive NoThis month's guest episode is an absolute beauty!Ziggy Alberts is one of the most exciting independent artists in the Australian music industry....AND he is sober!Some would say he is the perfect Sober Awkward guest.Ziggy's music reaches the ears of over 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.He has already won numerous accolades such as an APRA for 'Letting Go' and a host of ARIA platinum and gold certifications.We caught up with Ziggy just after he returned from a world tour and a week before...2023-10-221h 05Sober AwkwardGambling - Addiction by Design?Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week, so Vic and Hamish have had a chat with Kate Seselja.Kate is an ex-gambler, who, for the past 10 years has passionately advocated for Gambling Reform by telling her own personal journey of addiction.Kate is a mother from Canberra that found herself blindsided by addiction. A struggle that lasted ten years, took all her money and nearly her life. Today she talks all about how she was drawn in by the sounds of the pokie machines, the guilt of losing everything, what it was like...2023-10-1542 minSober AwkwardHow Alcohol is Tricking Your Primal NeedsYou may have heard of the term a 'Human's Primal Needs'.If you are anything like Hame and Vic - you've heard it, stored it but never did any research into it and don't truly know what it means.(Full transparency Vic thought it had something do with dogs and Hame was convinced his nappy bin was a primal need.)Well, save yourself the research and give this episode a listen.You might be surprised to hear of the role that alcohol plays in satisfying some of our deepest needs.2023-10-0836 minSober AwkwardADHD and Alcohol with Dr Alex ConnerOctober is ADHD Awareness Month and for quite some time, our listeners have requested an episode on ADHD from us. To be totally honest we have felt totally ill-equipped to do this important subject justice.Neither Vic nor Hame have ADHD - so in order to fully describe the link between ADHD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) - we had to call in an expert - and his name is Dr Alex Conner.Not only does Dr Alex live with ADHD, but he co-founded the UK's Leading Adult ADHD charity, published papers and has been...2023-10-0154 minSober AwkwardWhy 'Just Giving Up' Isn't Always EnoughA lot of us give up alcohol and expect it to fix all of the issues that drove us to over drinking in the first place. Sadly, this isn't always exactly how it works.Not only can it leave you disappointed that your expectations do not meet up to reality but it can drive you back to the drink in the first place.The good news is - this is where things really get interesting.We always tell you on this podcast that giving up alcohol is the least interesting part of going...2023-09-2436 minSober AwkwardBooze on the BoxIt seems whenever you turn on the TV there's someone swilling a pint, necking a shot, sipping a glass of red or swishing ice in a tumbler of whisky. It's either Pat Butcher leant on the bar at 'The Old Vic.' Homer Simpson downing a Duff Beer or Edina from Ab Fab holding a flute of Dom Perigean - You can not escape!If it's not on the show itself it's in the adverts in-between. Let's face it, alcohol is everywhere!So, today Vic and Hamish discuss the impact alcohol in the media. How i...2023-09-1745 minSober AwkwardHow do I find the motivation to carry on?Whether you are somebody that gave up alcohol for a set amount of time or forever, the question of how to stay motivated is one that we are often asked.Hame's plan was to give up for a year. He has chosen to carry on but wants to find out how to keep up the momentum without the excitement of ticking off all of the 'I've-never-done-this-before-sober' things.For Vic, it's a different story. When she gave up, she knew it was forever and her motivation and clarity of thought have not wavered. Are there days...2023-09-1041 minSober AwkwardLearning to Parent Yourself Before Parenting OthersOn a recent episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast, Russell Brand said: 'You can't be a father to anyone until you can be a father to yourself'. And it struck us that this is true of all parents.(We understand that plugging another podcast in the notes of your own podcast isn't smart business talk but its all for the greater cause!)One of the things that a lot of us had in common during our drinking days is that we didn't take particularly good care of ourselves. We abused our bodies, were...2023-09-0348 minSober AwkwardReputation Party AnimalToday Vic and Hamish discover if you can ditch an identity? Can you leave the party girl sat on the curb in 1992 and become someone else.... or do you have to stay playing a role even when it's bad for your health?Have you ever been lost? Found yourself questioning who you are or your role in society? Are you fed up with being pointed out as the party animal? And find yourself acting out in ways you don’t want to just because of reputation. This kind of contemplation is only natural, and everyone deals with th...2023-08-2755 minSober AwkwardMillie Mackintosh: From Reality TV to Alcohol FreeWhat a pleasure it is to bring you the second of our Sober Awkward interview guests. This month we welcome to the podcast Millie Mackintosh!You may know Millie from Made in Chelsea or her work as a fashion and beauty icon representing brands like L'Oreal, Ralph Lauren and House of Fraser. Millie shares stories of how her life has not always been glitzy and glamorous. and takes a deeper look at the possible causes of her unhealthy relationship with booze.Millie gave up alcohol almost exactly a year ago (her 1st soberversary is August 25...2023-08-2051 minSober AwkwardHow Do I Stop Drinking?It's a question Vic and Hamish get emailed everyday - Help! I can't stop drinking what can I do? It's a plea that they actually find hard to answer because what works for one person - may not work for the next.So, today you will get the run down of everything, from a visit to the GP, therapy and AA to Rehab and Quit Lit. They will discuss what worked for them, how it all starts with you standing up for yourself and taking that first step into recovery - reaching out for support....2023-08-1349 minSober AwkwardAlcohol and MenopauseIt's the episode you've all been asking for....Alcohol and the menopause.Why does it make you feel like drinking? Will a glass of red help your symptoms? If I am sober will the menopause be easier? So many questions and only two uneducated buffoons to answer them!It's not a topic that Vic and Hame know much about so they had to learn on the go and bring in an expert - Dr Sally Hunt from the University of Newcastle explains why women feel the need to drown out the side effects of 'the...2023-08-0646 minSober AwkwardImproving Your Skin From the Inside OutHame isn't a dermatologist (shock, horror!) but he has theory about skin. Whatever effects a skincare product might promise to have on your wrinkles/ageing skin/your 'glow' - the best way to improve your skin is from the inside out.Changing what you put into your body (starting with alcohol of course) has noticeably faster and more effective improvements on your skin quality than any product on the market.Vic and Hame explore the changes they have noticed when looking back on their drinking years and take a deeper look into the science of...2023-07-3036 minSober AwkwardSober Dancing'Can I still tear up the dancefloor without alcohol?' That was Hame's first worry when he gave up booze. And he is not alone...The dance-floor is a very different place when you’re sober. Alcohol was a way to release your inhibitions. Without it you feel more aware, less sexy and considerably more awkward. Also dancing for hours is bloody tiring without alcohol. (Although that might just be because we are both parents now!)Dancing can go from something that you loved to a place of huge discomfort and social anxiety.In...2023-07-1647 minSober AwkwardThe Highs and Lows of Your First Year SoberTomorrow we celebrate Hame's 1 year soberversary. He has achieved what he set out to do but is this our last podcast together? Will he be heading straight back to the pub or will he (and the podcast) be continuing?Vic and Hame look back on the similarities and differences of their first year's sober. They share what they have enjoyed the most and shine a light on what they have found difficult.(Who knew you could still get hangover when you were sober?!)After almost six weeks away you can sense the excitement...2023-07-0952 minSober AwkwardSober on TinderSober, Single and on Tinder - with Lucy Good.For some sober folks, leaving the safe confines of your living room might be a challenge, socialising feels awkward at first and it's easier to stay in rather than venture out into the big wide world. Lucy is a classic case of someone who found her home comforting in early sobriety.But we are pleased to announce that the queen of the hermits, the matriarch of staying in has been getting herself back out there! Yes - Lucy has joined Tinder and has come back to...2023-07-0254 minSober AwkwardHaving a Month off?It's nearly July... so today Vic and Hamish want to find out the pros and cons of having a a break from booze.For some, this month will be the pivotal point that you start your road to recovery. It might represent years of over doing it coming to an end ….but for others, it might just be an excuse to prove you don’t have a drink problem and allow you to get blackout bladdered for the rest of the year.So, what are the benefits of giving up booze for 30 days? Can you use...2023-06-2538 minSober AwkwardBoozy Weekender?If you Google any hotel today - you will probably be met with a photo of a cocktail bar, a swim up bar, or a chilled wine being served in the restaurant...and don't get us started on minibars!It seems almost impossible to book a hotel anywhere without being confronted by alcohol. Our society is so ingrained that holidays = drinking booze that this has become inevitable.But that doesn't mean you can no longer enjoy a hotel stay on holiday!During this week's episode Hame and Vic will share some of their...2023-06-1839 minSober AwkwardAlcohol & FoodIn this week's episode, Hame and Vic will answer some of the world's toughest questions.Like, why do kebabs taste so good when you are drunk (or even when you are sober for that matter!)Why do we eat like pigs when hungover? Is it ok to eat food that has booze in it?You might be thinking why are we talking about food in a sobriety episode?Well Hame and Vic have been busy researching and have found undeniable evidence (eat your heart out Huberman) that links food and booze.2023-06-0447 minSober AwkwardSearching for DopamineIf we truly want to learn about what makes a substance addictive - we first need to educate ourselves on Dopamine.In this week's episode Hame and Vic will delve a little further than 'it is the happy hormone'!They will look at the role it plays in our drinking years, why we don't always feel amazing in the initial stages of sobriety and the importance of finding healthy dopamine substitutes in our sobriety.(Yes chocolate does give us a hit of dopamine but other options are available!)EPISODE NOTES2023-05-2854 minSober AwkwardBonus Episode! - Lonely in Sobriety?Being lonely and isolated is unfortunately a common feeling when going sober. People get scared of going out and facing the alcohol drenched world, so stay in watching TV, going to bed early and getting a little too cosy. (Guilty!)But, staying in too much after giving up the grog is a problem. It can lead to loss of friendships, anxiety, loneliness and relapse.Believe it or not, Vic gets very lonely during the week. She doesn't want to bother friends that are busy and working from home adds a layer of sober isolation to...2023-05-2546 minSober AwkwardDrugsThe Drugs Episode - Trigger warning - This episode contains references to recreational drug use, overdose and the impact of drugs on sobriety.Attention whistle posseI It's time to get out your Fila trainers, pop on your hyper-colour t-shirts and strap on a bum bag because today Sober Awkward is heading back to a time when getting off your nut on drugs seemed pretty damn cool. (Well, until it causes serious mental health issues, anxiety and Psychosis. It was fun though. Wasn't it? )On todays Sober Awkward Vic and Hamish delve int the controversial topic...2023-05-141h 01Sober AwkwardGetting Spiritual?Today Vic and Hame delve into the more spiritual ways to heal from long term alcohol dependancy. Can new age methods help restore your mental and emotional health when in recovery? And do any of these practices actually work?Vic is not a believer in the woo woo side of life, so today Hame has some convincing to do.They begin by revealing some of the more awkward run-ins with the oneness and explain how Vic's science brain makes her a pessimist about anything slightly off the reality scale. She's a miserable cynic when entering...2023-05-0752 minSober AwkwardThe SoberversaryIt's Vic's special day! 5 years since she gave up the grog and it's taken her all that time to learn how to best celebrate sobriety milestones.Today Vic and Hamish discuss plans for their sober birthdays, talk way too much about turnips and uncover why 'going large' on your soberversary can leave you and your piggy back a little disappointed and ensure your soberversary goes off with less of a bang... and more of a quiet high five with someone that cares.Vic also reflects on the past 5 years and Hamish shares those all important...2023-03-1254 min
Sober AwkwardThe Shame ShedIt's time to let it go people!Today Vic and Hamish are here to tell you about all those awful antics they got up to when under the influence and discover that none of it was their fault - it was booze!In this funny episode they dredge up three of their more shameful misdemeanours in the safety of the booth. Hamish tells a few puke stories and Vic reminisces about the time she locked someone in a room for 12 hours.... don't worry it's not as bad as it sounds! They've also created a 'Shame S...2022-10-2342 min