Yes! It's a Bonus Clip!This is a clip from Episode 186 and it isolates the readings (yes, he did 2 this week) that Mike did on the episode. Mike did his homework and picked out a couple of readings that fit the "mood" of the week, but more importantly, fit with what we believe and how we feel.If you listen closely, you will hear what he is trying to say.Enjoy the clip.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Mike and Bill, with a lot to talk about. It was a weird week, but it gets sliced up and laid out in the only way that we know how.Mike started out and actually did a couple of readings this week. They were short, but they had a point to them. The main lesson is what we try to live by; Try to make your corner of the world a little better today and there are solutions.Danger Moose and The Cheese are retired. For now.We had some announcements about a friend, an ex-wife and a baby.We chatted about a trail juggler, Jesus is coming, we can make a difference, The Big Book is a group book and learning the hard way.We wrapped up with some Charlie Sheen. There is a documentary out now with him and he just released a book. Bill did a rundown on the first part of the documentary and stay tuned for a recap of the book. We think it will be interesting.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...A change in plans! Yes, we had our good friend Kate scheduled, but there was a technology issue, so you are stuck with Mike and Bill.We will have Kate on a some point though. We promise. Mike started off with his reading and it was about Fear, Faith and Courage. Things scared us in early recovery, and we still get scared, but we have the tools to deal with all of it. And do it all sober. It was a good conversation.Next, we introduced 2 new characters; Danger Moose & The Cheese. Just listen, it will make sense.Then it was Dr. Frankenstein, being particular with our behavior, making amends, dropping your phone, feeling better in sobriety, and some Marc Maron.Mike also did the wrap up of his Alaska trip and Bill did a brief wrap up of his trip to Illinois. What will we do when we get sober?Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Mike and Bill on Hump Day! Yes, we have plans this weekend, so we recorded early. Not that it matters, but we are telling you either way.Mike kicked things off with his reading and it was about life on life's terms. Things happen (good, bad and indifferent), but how we handle those things is what matters. Do we want to be part of the problem or part of the solution? It was a good talk. We chatted about the Cracker Barrel (who hasn't, right?) and yes, that was the inspiration for "The Caucasian Container" title. Then it was the new season, Marc Maron and free-styling, pure Michigan, Higher Power stuff, good news, perfect is boring, the radio gig wrap up, the F*cking Sober Podcast and grandkids.We mentioned that we have plans this weekend. Mike and Chris are in Alaska and Bill is hanging out with FIB's in the southern part of the FIB state. (If you don't know what a FIB is, Google it)Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...First of all, Mike is back! And secondly, it's the Season 7 Finale! Do you care? Just a little? Well, we started our a little punchy, but of course in a fun way. And we had a lot to talk about. Mike was back with his reading and it was a really good one. It was about relationships, both in and out of recovery and it hit home with us. It was a great conversation.Then we did a wrap up of our family trip, talked about Marc Maron, memes, a best man, dial-up internet, getting comfortable with sadness and sometimes you have to row.We also both experienced some loss this week. You all know Chris (Mike's fiancé), and she is a lover of all cats. Her number one had to be put down this week and to say it was hard for her would be an understatement.And Bill found out that a very dear friend of his died this week. She was only 56, she was one of us and even though all of the details were not made public by the family, we have some thoughts.It was a weird week, but we were right where we needed to be.And a sincere thank you to all of you for hanging out with us.Enjoy the episode. Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Ian Fee ( #ian.fee ) is a successful author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Make It Great (MIG). Proudly sober since 2017, he has dedicated himself to personal growth, family, and living a life of purpose and clarity. His journey from addiction to empowerment has become his mission: to help others trapped in the same cycle of self-destruction break free and embark on their own transformative path to health, passion, and a renewed mindset.Through his book, Wild Ride To Sobriety, lan aims to inspire others to overcome their struggles and embrace a life of balance, success, and fulfillment.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Mike and Bill and Mike had an announcement! Yes, you need to listen to hear it.And we had a bit of a technical glitch at about 4 or 5 minutes into into the episode. Just hang in with us, because we worked through it and no. We didn't edit anything.Mike started out with his reading and it was about the pace of life. Before we got sober it was all chaos, intensity and drama. But now, for the most part, we have peace in our lives and when we don't, we know how to get back to it. The reading was great and we had a good conversation.We talked about willingness, feeling inadequate (and why we shouldn't), being selfish in recovery and showing people that we care.And we have a family weekend coming up this weekend. We will all be in Chippewa Lake, Ohio and it's going to be wonderful.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
Yes! It's a Bonus Clip!Everyone is talking about Ozzy, and we are no different. Or are we?This is a clip from Episode 179 and we did this clip to give everyone a bite sized portion of the episode, but yes, you should listen to the whole thing.We had a conversation about Ozzy and his career. Mike is our resident music expert and he has a possibly different view of Ozzy in general, but it's worth the listen. Enjoy the clip.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...More fun with Mike and Bill. Yep, it's your favorite wacky duo, back at it.Mike started out with his reading and it was about courage and change. Becoming different people in recovery and finally accepting life, truth and consequences. It was a great topic and a good conversation.Our friend Heidi (Episode 87) celebrated 20 years sober this week. It may not always be strawberries and orgasms, but she has done this thing for 2 decades. Congrats to her!Mike has his radio gig coming up in a few weeks. He gave the rundown on that again, but stay tuned.Then it was a story about a drug house apartment, optimistic or pessimistic, rushing in or taking our time, sharing our story in early recovery, Marc Maron, corn sweat and yes; Grabbing Snakes By The Tail.A handful of celebrities died this week, but we spent a few minutes talking about Ozzy Osbourne. Everyone is posting about him and doing a ton of tributes, and we may have a slightly different take, but what else is new? It's worth the listen.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Mike and Bill and we are proud to report that neither one of us attended a Cold Play concert this week. For any reason. Mike started out with his reading and it was all about trusting in someone or something other than ourselves. The Higher Power thing and others that have showed us the way. It was a good reading and a good conversation, because that is the backbone of what we need to do every day.This was a mid-summer cleanup episode, so we talked about a variety of things. There were huffing deer, the pink cloud, the fellowship (are we involved enough), peace and serenity, when we were out of control, shortcomings versus good qualities, angry feelings and a little bit about Step 4.Also, Elon Musk had an issue with his AI bot and yes, we talked about Fruit And Feelings.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Mike and Bill, back to normal. And we use the word "normal," very loosely.Mike started off with his reading and it was about keeping it simple. It's a common phrase in the recovery community and although it should be "simple," it can be challenging. We had a good conversation.We talked about an AA anniversary, Mary Lou Retton, the history behind John Barleycorn, acting like a sober person, negative sentences, Cologuard (What Can We Do For Brown), using our talents, sober friends and Kentucky.We also had a brief conversation about resentments. They are the number one offender and no good for any of us.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Mike and Bill's 4th of July, Freedom Episode.Mike started off with his reading and yes, it was about freedom. During our active addiction, we had no freedom at all. We were ruled by alcohol and drugs and life was a chore.Now we can do what we want, when we want (within reason) and life is far better. Enjoy the freedom.We ranted a bit about podcasters begging for money and using guilt along the way. We don't like that.Then it was on to social social media, being humble, using kind words, insignificant troubles, being critical and the word Diddy came up. Don't worry, we aren't supporters.We wrapped up with a few articles and a wet crotch at the airport.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
Change of plans! This week it's Mike and Bill, your Serene Curmudgeons.We had a connection issue with Kate and we will reschedule her in the next few weeks, so you are stuck with us this week.Mike did his reading and it was about issues and problems and how we look at them these days. Are they really a big deal or do we make them a big deal? We need help with some things and other things just take time and patience. It was a good conversation.We chatted about the Dr., taking the hard road, childhood influences, Diamond Dave, attitude of gratitude, sober excitement, The Promises and letting go or hanging on.We had a few articles also, and one was about an exploding turkey. With tequila. Check it out.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week we have...Father Bill W. - Author of "The Power Of Two Way Prayer." Let's be honest, we had no idea how this episode might go. I mean really. It's a priest and it's us. But...The episode was wonderful. Listen and you will see what we mean. It was a great conversation and he was a great guest.Visit all of his stuff:Podcast - Father Bill W. Podcast Website - Two Way Prayer His Book - The Power Of Two Way Prayer (Available 7/1/25)Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
Yep, it's us again. We are Mike and Bill. Nice to meet you.Mike started out with his reading and it was inspired by a lead that he heard earlier in the week. It was about honesty and that is the backbone of our program, so it was a really good conversation.Our friend Tim celebrated 40 years sober this week and we gave him a well deserved shout out.We did some reminiscing about a group that we attended at the Keating Center, chatted about Andrew McCarthy, dove into the 6th Step for a bit, gave a medical update and recapped our weekend at Founder's Day. We wrapped up with a couple of articles. One about men just going through the motions in life and then words that "fake" smart people use. It was interesting, to say the least.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
It's Founder's Day Weekend! And it's the 90th Anniversary of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.Mike started out with his reading and it was all about the "we" of the program. We learn to set our egos aside, be of service to others and we become a group of people, with the same goal. We are Brothers In Defects. It was a great reading and a great conversation.We found out this week that Marc Maron will be ending his podcast this fall, after 16 years. He's one of us, someone we follow and enjoy and we will miss his show. But he is leaving with grace and on his own terms. That is the cool part.Then it was Founder's Day talk. The past, the present and why we enjoy it so much. We also chatted about Henry Winkler, an old review that we received and what have we always wanted to do? We are sober and have the freedom now, so that also gives us many options.We wrapped up with an article about dirty dishes. It was not what we expected and we took it in a worse direction. Imagine that.Enjoy the episode. Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week, it's us. Mike and Bill, just keeping it simple.Mike started out with his reading and it was about what we do when no one is looking and the fact that "we are only as sick as our secrets." We can all act decent for an hour at a meeting, but what about the rest of the time? It was a good conversation.We shared some messages from a couple of listeners, and one of them was from a buddy of ours in Cleveland who is an avid listener, and we had no idea. We also chatted about our upcoming upcoming guests; a priest and a Sober Curator.Then it was one day at a time, balance, the feeling or the need to help others, avoiding strangers, driving through creeks, a Foo firing and Henry Winkler.We also read a couple of articles that were fun and interesting. Downplaying your birthday and signs that men have lost their joy in life. We had a few laughs.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week Mike and Bill are back at the helm. As it was said in the episode, "We still don't know what we are doing, but we sound good."Mike started off with his reading and it was all about the "we" of the program. People are there for us and we are there for them. That's how this thing works. It was a great reading and a good conversation.Then we talked talked about Mike's trip to DC, bad pizza, a fun text, how far we've come, old school AA guys (sitting down and shutting the F up), what kept us sober, favorite truck truck stops and being intellectually mature.We also came across an article with phrases that narcissists use. That was interesting.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
This week, as promised and finally, we have Shirley!Our friend from "the socials" and self proclaimed Sober Not Mature Fan Girl.This was one of the most laid back and comfortable conversations that we have had in a long time. She told us about her background, what got her into sobriety and what she does now. It was straight forward and to the point, but we learned a lot about her along along the way.She is from Detroit (Mike liked that), she practices a lot of the same things that we do and she got sober during the pandemic. Her sobriety date is 01/09/2020.It was a great conversation, and we had a wonderful time talking with her.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
Woohoo! It's Mike and Bill again this week and we were fired up and ready to go. That may be an overstatement, but we enjoyed ourselves.Mike started off with his reading and it was about that little voice in our heads. Do we listen to it? Do we talk back to it? It was a little bit outside of what we normally talk about, but it was amusing.Mike is taking a trip this weekend and it's a family event, so we chatted about that. It happens to be to the nation's capital, so Mike is going to show his appreciation.Then it was Pope talk, what brings us joy, pride versus false pride, the pandemic (5 years ago already), negative moods, Jewel and did we really have fun back in our drinking days?And we ran across an article that talked about phrases that people use, like "I don't know," and "That's a good point." It has to do what type of people they are. It was a fun conversation.Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com