Club Soda Community Podcast

Club Soda Community Podcast episodes:

• 11.29.2023

  The Next Round: Trina made a comeback

  Trina Gulliver MBE is ten times world darts champion. But drinking nearly ended her career.  Her sport did not disappoint her, though - with the help of Sporting Chance, the charity founded by Ex-footballer Tony Adams, she got the help...

  
• 11.22.2023

  The Next Round: Helen became a Champion

  Helen Tomlinson is the UK's menopause champion, a role she does alongside her full-time job. And in this episode of the next round, she shares her experience of quitting alcohol during menopause. Like any sales industry, alcohol has traditionally been...

  
• 11.15.2023

  The Next Round: Hari is taking on The Festivals!

  Running a hospitality venue is stressful - but Hari saw the benefits of quitting drinking really quickly.  She has now kitted out a horse box to take her hotel's incredible drinks range to events and festivals. She just has to...

  
• 11.08.2023

  The Next Round: Lucy became an Artist

  Lucy got to the point where she was finally ready to change her drinking - but she laid her personal development groundwork first.  Changing her drinking gave Lucy the confidence she needed to share her art and build a community. ...

  
• 11.01.2023

  The Next Round: Piers tried stand-up comedy

  It’s like Piers Burnell is 21 again. He is always busy with new creative projects. But when he tried his hand at stand-up comedy - he did not do that alone. And he is passionate about everyone finding what they...

  
• 10.25.2023

  The Next Round: Justin set up a business

  Ex-professional athlete and restauranteur Justin Bone hit rock bottom. But you wouldn't know that to hear him now. He has new business ideas aplenty. Justin is a man on a mission. Fitness was at the core of his recovery, but...

  
• 10.18.2023

  The Next Round: Ellie created a podcast

  Ellie Gibson is a journalist, broadcaster and comedian. And yes, she explored her drinking habits by sharing her story with special guests, on a podcast. One half of Scummy Mummies, Ellie has been podcasting for over ten years. But what...

  
• 10.11.2023

  The Next Round: George's performance got a boost

  George Anderson has been into fitness all his life. He has even made a career from it. But it wasn't until his late thirties he finally realised quitting alcohol was the missing piece of his performance goals. The aspect he...

  
• 10.04.2023

  The Next Round: Ben swam 21 miles

  In the latest episode of the Next Round, Laura meets Ben Tuff. Ben may not have swum much as a kid, but he recently completed a  21-mile swim around Jamestown, something he would never have done if he had not...

  
• 09.27.2023

  The Next Round: Emma became a Club DJ

  In the latest episode of The Next Round, Laura talks to Emma Baron, one third of the day club House of Happiness. Emma reached back to her teenage passion when she gave up drinking - but it took some suggestion...

  
• 09.20.2023

  The Next Round: Kayla wrote a book

  In the latest episode of the Next Round, Laura talks to Kayla Lyons. Kayla is the author of Soberish, a non-judgemental guide to help millennials and Gen Z create a relationship with alcohol that works for them using evidence-based tools...

  
• 09.13.2023

  The Next Round: David launched an alcohol free wine

  In this new podcast series from Club Soda, Laura Willoughby meets people who've changed their drinking and discovered new passion and purpose. In this first episode, Laura talks to David Hodgson, founder of Zeno Wines. David shares how his background...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Beyond Booze bonus: NYC edition part 2

  What's happening for mindful drinkers in NYC? Beyond Booze went on tour to find out. In this week's special bonus episode of Beyond Booze, Noah chats with Aqxyl Storms, founder of Minus Moonshine, a non-alcoholic bottle shop in Brooklyn's Prospect...

  
• 08.23.2023

  Beyond Booze bonus: NYC edition

  In a special bonus episode, Noah Villeneuve reports on his summer adventures in the USA. Following his visit to Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, he spent time exploring the mindful drinking scene in New York City. Noah is...

  
• 07.04.2023

  Beyond Booze: Lauren Paylor LP O'Brien and Alex Jump, Focus On Health

  In the Beyond Booze season finale, Noah meets Netflix Drink Masters champion LP O'Brien and her co-founder Alex Jump, the forces behind Focus on Health. Focus on Health offers health and wellness training in the drinks and hospitality industry. Both...

  
• 06.27.2023

  Beyond Booze: Imme Ermgassen, Botivo

  Episode 13 of Beyond Booze features Imme Ermgassen, co-founder of Botivo. Prior to trying and falling in love with the complexity of Botivo, Imme was the last person anyone expected to rave about a non-alcoholic drink. Coming from a background...

  
• 06.20.2023

  Beyond Booze: Ian Blessing, All The Bitter

  Creator of All The Bitter, Ian Blessing, is Noah's guest for episode 12 of Beyond Booze. Ian and his wife Carly met while working together as sommeliers at one of the world's finest three Michelin-star restaurants, The French Laundry, in...

  
• 06.13.2023

  Beyond Booze: Luke Boase, Lucky Saint

  Lucky Saint founder Luke Boase is our guest for episode 11 of Beyond Booze. Luke's journey to creating Lucky Saint started with two simple questions. How do you make a great-tasting alcohol-free beer? And how do you build a brand...

  
• 06.06.2023

  Beyond Booze: Derek Brown, Positive Damage Inc

  Inspirational bartender, writer and wellness coach Derek Brown is our guest for episode 10 of Beyond Booze. Derek began work as a bartender in 2000. He went on to establish The Columbia Room, an award-winning bar that shaped Washington DC's...

  
• 05.30.2023

  Beyond Booze: Adrian Hodgson, REAL Drinks

  Episode 9 of Beyond Booze explores the magic of camellia sinensis with Adrian Hodgson of REAL Drinks. Adrian's PhD studies focused on the health benefits of tea. Looking for an alternative to wine, he set up REAL with his co-founder...

  
• 05.23.2023

  Beyond Booze: Dash Lilley, Three Spirit

  Dash Lilley of Three Spirit talks to Noah Villeneuve on this week's episode of Beyond Booze. Dash has been developing drinks brands since 2012 and created Three Spirit in 2018. Fascinated by the functional benefits of food and drink, and...

  
• 05.16.2023

  Beyond Booze: Amanda Thomson, Thomson & Scott

  This week on Beyond Booze, we meet Amanda Thomson, the creator of Noughty alcohol-free wines. Amanda founded her company Thomson & Scott following a career in broadcasting and the arts. Loving the buzz of champagne, she set out to create...

  
• 05.09.2023

  Beyond Booze: Davide Segat, NoMad London

  On this week's Beyond Booze, Noah Villeneuve explores life as a sober bartender with Davide Segat. Born in Venice, Davide came to London in 2003, working in bars and restaurants. After a lucky break into luxury hotels, he's built a...

  
• 05.02.2023

  Beyond Booze: Ellie Webb, Caleño

  Ellie Webb, the creator of alcohol-free spirit Caleño, is Noah Villeneuve's guest this week for episode 5 of Beyond Booze. Ellie was working for an alcohol company and doing dry January when inspiration for her solo business struck her. Inspired...

  
• 04.25.2023

  Beyond Booze: Chris Wilfred Hughes, Wilfred's

  Episode 4 of Beyond Booze introduces Chris Wilfred Hughes, creator of Wilfred’s Aperitif. Chris had always been passionate about creating drinks and eventually turned his hobby into a business. Wilfred’s is a carefully crafted blend of natural rosemary, bitter orange,...

  
• 04.18.2023

  Beyond Booze: Louise Avery, L.A Brewery

  L.A Brewery was founded on Louise Avery’s love of flavour, foraging and fermentation while seeking a healthier and more delicious drink. In episode 3 of Beyond Booze, Louise talks to host Noah Villeneuve about how she first discovered kombucha while...

  
• 04.11.2023

  Beyond Booze: James Edis, New London Light

  Episode two of Beyond Booze is all about New London Light, as Noah Villeneuve meets James Edis. New London Light is a collection of three non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs led by taste and inspired by adventure. Marking the start of...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Beyond Booze: Camille Vidal, La Maison Wellness

  In episode one of Beyond Booze, Noah Villeneuve talks to mindful drinking expert Camille Vidal of La Maison Wellness. Cami is on a mission to inspire the world to bring mindfulness into the glass, showing that tasty doesn’t have to...

  
• 03.28.2023

  Beyond Booze season opener and overview

  Beyond Booze is a new podcast series from Club Soda exploring the world's best alcohol-free drinks. In this week's season opener, host Noah Villeneuve talks to Club Soda co-founder Dru Jaeger about his experience in the drinks industry. And together,...

  
• 03.21.2023

  Beyond Booze is coming soon

  Beyond Booze is a new podcast series from Club Soda exploring the world's best alcohol-free drinks. Hosted by Noah Villeneuve, who heads the cocktail programme at our Drury Lane Tasting Room, Beyond Booze introduces the amazing humans behind some of...

  
• 02.15.2023

  The Club Soda podcast is taking a break, but we'll be back

  We're taking a short break from the Club Soda podcast. If you've been a regular listener, thank you so much for your support. This podcast wouldn’t be possible without you. Lots of exciting things are coming soon, though. Right now,...

  
• 02.08.2023

  Mark Wong of Impossibrew on redefining alcohol-free options

  On this week's podcast, the wonderful Yasmin Spark interviews Mark Wong, founder of the most relaxing of alcohol-free options, Impossibrew. You'll remember Club Soda friend Yasmin from her takeover of the Club Soda podcast for Black History Month last October....

  
• 01.31.2023

  Club Soda Drink Special Podcast: Paul Mathew from Everleaf

  Looking for a cocktail conversation that really hits the spot? This week, resident Club Soda mixologist and cocktail expert Noah Villeneuve talks to Paul Mathew from Everleaf in our first-ever Club Soda drink special podcast. Paul is a biologist by...

  
• 01.24.2023

  Lou Lebentz: What's next after you've changed your drinking?

  Club Soda co-founder Dru met the fantastic Lou Lebentz at a festival panel last summer and was drawn to her openness and warmth. Lou is a  therapist, trauma specialist, and speaker who, due to her own experiences with addiction both...

  
• 01.17.2023

  Callum Hughes on celebrating pub culture alongside sobriety in his new show, Thirst

  For actor, writer, and singer Callum Hughes, pub culture has often gone alongside his working and personal life. Having had time to contemplate and write his new show, Thirst, during Covid isolation, Callum realised that he had the opportunity to...

  
• 01.10.2023

  Gillian Bennett: Sugar cravings when you change your drinking

  At Club Soda, we love nothing more than lively discussions in our Facebook group about the stuff that matters most to our community. One topic that we've noticed comes up often is that of sugar cravings, weight loss, and mindful...

  
• 01.03.2023

  Cat Sims: Not so smug now about alcohol

  When our team heard that Cat Sims of Not So Smug Now Insta fame had given up drinking, it was just another reason to love the blunt, topical, and frankly hilarious influencer. We couldn't wait to have her on our...

  
• 12.23.2022

  The Club Soda team: planning for Christmas

  In our last episode before Christmas, we're excited to introduce you to the newest members of Club Soda, our Tasting Room team. They've joined us recently as we began planning for Christmas in a new retail venue, and this fantastic...

  
• 12.16.2022

  Nicola Price: Remember to breathe this Christmas

  We're in the run-up to Christmas with a week and a bit away until Christmas day, and many people are starting to feel stressed about Christmas. This week on the podcast, we're talking to the lovely Nicola Price. Nicola's work...

  
• 12.09.2022

  Jo Ferbrache: Rising to the challenge of change

  As we approach the New Year, some of us might be thinking about challenging ourselves to a month off drinking. Some of us might have been moderating and fancy a change, or maybe January is the excuse we've been looking...

  
• 12.02.2022

  Laura and Dru: How to pick an alcohol-free drink

  This week's podcast is a little break from the norm as Club Soda founders Laura and Dru chat about how to pick the perfect alcohol-free drink. Of course, this conversation is really about the fact that we've opened a brand...

  
• 11.25.2022

  Jonny Stevens on navigating alcohol-free drinks

  This is a special podcast for our podcast listeners in the United States. It's Black Friday in the US, and yesterday was one of the biggest celebrations of the year, Thanksgiving. As we know, wherever you are in the world,...

  
• 11.18.2022

  Sarah Williamson: From active moderation to alcohol-free

  Active moderation is a hotly debated topic within our community: does it work, is it achievable, and how do people sustain moderation as a tool for problem drinking? The journey to changing our drinking can be different for everyone, and...

  
• 11.11.2022

  Anit Chatrath: Life beyond dependence on alcohol

  When Anit joined Club Soda’s Facebook group in March 2018, he already had 2 years of experience in keeping his dependence on alcohol at bay. But Anit, known in our group as Hove Kal-El, didn’t just get control over his...

  
• 11.04.2022

  Kate and Mandy from Love Sober on their new book 'Love Your Sober Year'

  Our podcast guests this week are no strangers to the mindful drinking world. Kate Baily and Mandy Manners, also known as Love Sober, are expert podcasters, alcohol recovery coaches, and well-known social media faces in the sobriety sphere. We're delighted...

  
• 10.28.2022

  Lazarus Letcher on getting sober, making music and reconnecting with community

  Lazarus Letcher is a musician, writer and academic who draws on their experiences living as a Black, queer, trans, sober person in America. This conversation with guest podcast host Yasmin Spark explores Laz's experience of getting sober and connecting with...

  
• 10.21.2022

  Dina Basharahil and the discourse around Black Muslims during Black History Month

  Our fourth of five episodes of the Club Soda podcast for Black History Month centers around Black Muslims, and how they're often left out of the discourse during Black History Month. Black Muslim entrepreneur Dina Basharahil talks to podcast host...

  
• 10.14.2022

  Discovering sober joy with our Black History Month panel

  Our Black History Month podcast takeover continues, and guest podcast host Yasmin Spark says that this episode was a joy to record. That's good to hear as our panelists, Bethany Irving, Michael Singh, and Rhondell Stabanna discuss discovering sober joy...

  
• 10.07.2022

  Staying sober in a world that's burning with Jason-Candid Knusel & Michael Adu

  This week we're in the second part of a two-part podcast topic to kick off Black History Month. The subject is staying sober while the world is burning. If you missed last week's amazing interview with Valerie Mason-John, last week,...

  
• 09.30.2022

  Staying sober in a world that's burning with Valerie Mason-John

  October is Black History Month in the UK. This year, the fantastic Yasmin Spark has taken over our podcast. Over the next month, Yasmin speaks to an incredible array of inspirational guests, featuring stories from the Global majority about people...