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Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast

Podcast by Sarah McAfee

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About Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast

There's plenty of content out there about alcohol. Everybody loves cocktails and mixology, right? But what about those of us who have stopped drinking -- whatever the reason? Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast aims to explore the world beyond booze. From lightly fermented drinks around the world to health claims and beverage apparatuses, Sarah investigates a variety of beverage-related topics, along with discussing her own personal relationship with addiction and recovery. Plus, every episode includes a taste & review of everyone's favorite little sprit-free elixir: The Shrub. Bespoke new flavor each week!

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31 episodes

episode The Novelty Sodas artwork

The Novelty Sodas

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310119/fan_mail/new] Go back in time with Sarah and The Shrub as they get into some strange flavored pops, novelty drinks, and retired sodas. This lighthearted episode is full of gratitude for living sober, the sober journey, and all the fun we can have when we go for it. *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tab_(drink) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tab_(drink)] https://www.bonappetit.com/story/save-tab-soda-interview?srsltid=AfmBOopduhSk3I6jdpOIvJeK0EG0kZDKBhWZbyhSe-YY9GobT3fXWAey [https://www.bonappetit.com/story/save-tab-soda-interview?srsltid=AfmBOopduhSk3I6jdpOIvJeK0EG0kZDKBhWZbyhSe-YY9GobT3fXWAey] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbitz_(drink)#History [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orbitz_(drink)#History] https://www.mashed.com/1361798/discontinued-orbitz-soda-scientific-marvel/ [https://www.mashed.com/1361798/discontinued-orbitz-soda-scientific-marvel/] http://www.lanceandeskimo.com/chefelf/bev_orbitz.shtml [http://www.lanceandeskimo.com/chefelf/bev_orbitz.shtml] https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1913612,00.html [https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1913612,00.html] https://www.mashed.com/60683/soft-drinks-totally-forgot-existed/ [https://www.mashed.com/60683/soft-drinks-totally-forgot-existed/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine_(drink)# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine_(drink)#] https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/03/nyregion/03cocaine.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/03/nyregion/03cocaine.html] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enviga [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enviga] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine_(drink) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine_(drink)]  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cocaine-pulled-from-shelves-nationwide/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cocaine-pulled-from-shelves-nationwide/]  ig: @shrubbish_pod email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

15 May 2026 - 31 min
episode The Snapple artwork

The Snapple

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310119/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Sarah and The Shrub explore some fun history and facts surrounding everyone's favorite juicy, fruity, flavored-tea beverage with a pop: Snapple! Also, Drinking Dreams, and a scrumptious dessert (or breakfast!) themed shrub based on a classic. This is not an official sponsorship of Snapple. No endorsements were made for the production of this episode. *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapple [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapple] https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/dining/the-snapple-deal-how-sweet-it-is.html?sec=health [https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/17/dining/the-snapple-deal-how-sweet-it-is.html?sec=health] https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/snapple-rumor/ [https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/snapple-rumor/] https://www.snapplecaps.com/real-facts/ [https://www.snapplecaps.com/real-facts/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayback_Machine [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayback_Machine] https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/business/leonard-marsh-80-dies-a-founder-of-snapple.html?_r=1& [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/business/leonard-marsh-80-dies-a-founder-of-snapple.html?_r=1&] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Kaufman [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Kaufman] *** ig: @shrubbish_pod email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

10 Apr 2026 - 28 min
episode The Flavors artwork

The Flavors

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310119/fan_mail/new] Sarah and The Shrub get into natural & artificial flavorings, flavorists, flavor houses, a little bit of science, a little bit of cultural fun facts - it's a classic Shrubbish episode! Also, the challenges of dealing with moderating addictions when abstinence is not possible.  *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Croix_Sparkling_Water] https://nutrisci.wisc.edu/2021/07/26/natural-and-artificial-flavors/ [https://nutrisci.wisc.edu/2021/07/26/natural-and-artificial-flavors/] https://www.bonappetit.com/story/truth-about-natural-artificial-flavors [https://www.bonappetit.com/story/truth-about-natural-artificial-flavors]  https://freakonomics.com/podcast/natural-and-artificial-flavors/ [https://freakonomics.com/podcast/natural-and-artificial-flavors/]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1-9wlAYZOM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1-9wlAYZOM]  https://blogs.ubc.ca/communicatingchemistry2017w110/2017/09/18/what-exactly-are-natural-flavours/ [https://blogs.ubc.ca/communicatingchemistry2017w110/2017/09/18/what-exactly-are-natural-flavours/]  ig: @shrubbish_pod email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

27 Mar 2026 - 34 min
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The Hop Water

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310119/fan_mail/new] Sarah and The Shrub discuss the 100% zero proof, 100% refreshing beverage: Hop Water. From the plant-parts behind it all (hops) to it's "f around and find out" origins in the home brewing community, and it's place in the wellness sector today, hop into spring with this one! Also, Sarah reflects on her connection between suburban stress / isolation and drinking.  *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_water#cite_note-Men's_Journal_28_June_2023-2 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_water#cite_note-Men's_Journal_28_June_2023-2] https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/7129-what-is-hop-water [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/7129-what-is-hop-water] https://www.fooddive.com/news/hop-water-nonalcoholic-beer-segment-wellness-trend/806828/ [https://www.fooddive.com/news/hop-water-nonalcoholic-beer-segment-wellness-trend/806828/] https://www.mensjournal.com/drink/is-hop-water-your-drink-of-the-future [https://www.mensjournal.com/drink/is-hop-water-your-drink-of-the-future]  https://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/hopwater-launches-in-ohio-secures-distribution-through-cavalier-distributing/ [https://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/hopwater-launches-in-ohio-secures-distribution-through-cavalier-distributing/]  https://www.h2ops.com/pages/our-story-mission?srsltid=AfmBOooPKHt1y7wv9xqA40l9T5N4M34RbzakAFTdhWNkG_0vUSCWVC6M [https://www.h2ops.com/pages/our-story-mission?srsltid=AfmBOooPKHt1y7wv9xqA40l9T5N4M34RbzakAFTdhWNkG_0vUSCWVC6M]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBQFaHS5teY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBQFaHS5teY]  https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/1lvddkz/first_time_making_hop_water_and_it_turned_out/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/1lvddkz/first_time_making_hop_water_and_it_turned_out/] *** ig: @shrubbish_pod email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

13 Mar 2026 - 27 min
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The Dry Ice

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310119/fan_mail/new] Sarah and The Shrub investigate Dry Ice - from a little bit of science, history, and common uses for the super cold sublimating product! Including how to safely use dry ice in your favorite mocktail. Also, another nod to community. And the nuances & uniqueness of the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous, and how you do not have to have a higher power to get sober. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_ice [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_ice] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_carbon_dioxide [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_carbon_dioxide] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrien-Jean-Pierre_Thilorier#Early_years [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrien-Jean-Pierre_Thilorier#Early_years] https://www.grabbitandrun.com/10-cool-facts-about-dry-ice/ [https://www.grabbitandrun.com/10-cool-facts-about-dry-ice/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry-ice_blasting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry-ice_blasting] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE4Tk9BGFKY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE4Tk9BGFKY]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GYdIB1Z51g [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GYdIB1Z51g] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJH-OYYxA3I&t=63s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJH-OYYxA3I&t=63s]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhInWBtVXxM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhInWBtVXxM] https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOEb6H4gX5r/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOEb6H4gX5r/]  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKZ4GpveNgY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKZ4GpveNgY]  ig: @shrubbish_pod email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

13 Feb 2026 - 29 min
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