Sober Friends, hosted by Matt J with co-hosts Steve C and John I, covers emotional sobriety, anxiety, control and relationships in recovery. The show has 315 episodes released weekly, typically 30 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged recovery audience hearing weekly, personal conversations about sobriety and life.
- 315 weekly episodes with a published Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 719 ratings
- Conversations focus on emotional sobriety, anxiety and relationships rather than drinking alone
- Funding is listener-supported through a Buy Me a Coffee link, with no sponsors seen in the feed
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted conversation, guest interview, solo reflection
- Tone
- candid, supportive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The feed lists a Buy Me a Coffee funding link (buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod) and no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
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The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit: 1) and the subject matter concerns alcohol dependence and recovery, though episode titles contain no graphic content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | soberfriendspod.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1448968830 |
| RSS feed | feeds.podtrac.com/mKxT3fb7WAmY |
Benchmark score: 94 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Why Do I Miss Things Before They're Gone? | 2026-10-13 | 35 min |
| I Can’t Handle One More Change of Plans | 2026-10-06 | 36 min |
| I Keep Trying to Figure Everything Out Ahead of Time | 2026-09-29 | 40 min |
| What If I Don’t Need to Get Better at Drinking? — Suzanne Warye | 2026-09-22 | 31 min |
| Is It Okay to Question AA? | 2026-09-15 | 32 min |
| I’m Doing Everything I’m Supposed To. Why Isn’t It Enough? | 2026-09-08 | 34 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Ever feel like you’re the only one who thinks this way? The Sober Friends Podcast is for people who are learning that recovery is about more than quitting drinking—it’s about learning how to live. Every week, Matt and Steve have honest conversations about the challenges that don’t disappear when alcohol does: anxiety, control, relationships, fear, loneliness, resentment, people-pleasing, and the…
About Sober Friends
Sober Friends is a weekly podcast hosted by Matt J, with co-hosts Steve C and John I, focused on emotional sobriety and the challenges that persist after quitting drinking. Per the show's website at notalonerecovery.com and the feed, the hosts are members of Alcoholics Anonymous who speak from personal experience. Episodes run about 30 to 45 minutes and the feed lists 315 episodes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.3 average rating from 719 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be recovering or sober-curious adults, mostly in the United States, and download estimates are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, which uses a Buy Me a Coffee funding link.
Based on the estimated audience, the show suits wellness, sleep and mental health brands and sober-curious beverage companies, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sober Friends can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Sober Friends
How much does Sober Friends charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates for Sober Friends run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final pricing depends on the placement and terms agreed.
What is Sober Friends about?
Sober Friends is a weekly podcast where hosts Matt J and Steve C discuss emotional sobriety, anxiety, relationships and the ongoing work of recovery after quitting drinking. Episodes are conversational and typically run 30 to 45 minutes.
How do I contact Sober Friends about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsors can use the unlocked contact to propose an episode placement.
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