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!
Episodes
25 episodes
The Honey - Pt. 2!
Sarah and The Shrub (a particularly good one!) expand on honey by putting their paws in pots of fermented honey, honeydew, and propolis -- figuratively, of course. Also, how do sober communities respond to or offer invitations for celebration a...
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34:24
The Honey
Sarah and The Shrub start in on a honey-centric two-parter with a little background on bees, honey production, and health benefits, in anticipation of more honey loving to come! Also, a look at that "fresh restart" that comes with the new year,...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:42
The Tepache
Sarah and The Shrub(s) go south of the border for this week's ancient fermented beverages, with notes of pineapple, corn, brown sugar, and funk. Also, on that big first step of admitting you have a problem, and asking for help.**<...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:56
The Kvass
Sarah and The Shrub get sour and funky with the discovery of yet ANOTHER ancient fermented beverage, and talk flights - in more ways than one.**
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:48
The Suck: Straws
Sarah and The Shrub journey to the land of straws, and reflect on the joy of simply...being. ***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_straw#
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:01
The Nut Milk
Happy Halloween! This episode has nothing to do with Halloween, but everything to do with plant-based milks. Also, Sarah and The Shrub reflect on how moving towards healthier habits can actually feel a little bitter sweet.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:27
The Matcha
Sarah and The Shrub discover there is so much more to matcha than meets the eye! Also, what might it be like to re-frame how we approach the challenges of getting sober?**https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matcha#Introduction_of...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:59
The Sourdough
Sarah and The Shrub go further down the path of fermentation with sourdough bread making, and ponder over the practice of self reflection through writing. ***
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:46
The Eternity Grains: Kefir
Sarah and The Shrub are back with more NA drinky fun, journeying to North Caucasia and back to explore Kefir, what it means to slow down, and of course....tasting a fresh (or not so fresh) shrub.******https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:43
The OK Soda
Take a trip to the 90's with Sarah and The Shrub as they digest a major beverage brand's hilarious flop***https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OK_Soda
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30:15
The Apple Cider (and Johnny Appleseed)
Sarah and The Shrub go a little off topic with the history of apple cider, but the main event is 100% that lanky woodsy wanderer: Johnny Appleseed.***https://cider.wsu.edu/history-of...
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35:11
The Aguas Frescas
Journey to Mexico (and Brooklyn!) with Sarah and The Shrub as they talk about the thirst quenching Agua Fresca, indie concerts, favorite firsts, tacos, and more. ***- “Agua Fresca” (Wikipedia)
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:34
The Oxymel
Take a trip to Ancient Greece with Sarah and The Shrub as they chat about a little tincture not too far off from shrubs - The Oxymel! ***- “Oxymel” (Wikipedia) https://en.wiki...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:41
The Booch: Kombucha
Get your fermentation on whith Sarah and The Shrub covering Kombucha! Also a little story (some might say rant...) from a recent weird event, and a spicy face-off between two shrubs.***- “Kombucha” (Wikipedia).
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:48
The Kava
Sarah and The Shrub delve into the history, pharmacology, and brewing of the psychoactive beverage Kava.*** - “Kava” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava- “Lap...
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Episode 11
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32:54
The Boba
Sarah and The Shrub cover the history and making of Bubble Tea, and discuss a little about her experience with AA. Potential (NA) drinking game: count how many times she says the word "boba".***- “Bubble Tea” (Wikipedia)<...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:05
The Coffee - Part 2!
Let's wrap this bad boy up. Brewing methods, grinders, what's a latte vs. a cappuccino? Sarah and The Shrub cover all kinds of basics on what goes into your favorite cup of coffee. ***- “Kopi Luwak” (Wikipedia)
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:27
The Coffee - Part 1!
We've got a two-parter folks! There's just so. much. to. learn. about. coffee. Here's a *wee* bit of history, and what's going on with the plant itself. Also, Sarah and The Shrub are joined by a surprise beverage guest!***- Belle...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:40
The Buzz: Caffeine
Oh no, not another podcast episode about caffeine! How many cups of coffee do you think Sarah and The Shrub had before this episode? ***Sources-Grisel, Judith. Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:06
The Egg Cream
Do you know what's in an egg cream? Join Sarah and The Shrub in this mildly chaotic episode to find out! Plus - story time. ***-“Egg Cream” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikiped...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:32
The Bite: Bitters
A fascinating history of bitters. Also, happy allergy season!**- Parsons, Brad Thomas. Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas. New York, Ten Speed Press, 2011.- “Bitters...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:53
The Goop: Sea Moss Gel
It's getting goopy in the booth! Sarah and The Shrub meet up with a seafaring friend: Sea Moss Gel***- “Health Benefits of Sea Moss” (WebMD)https://www.webmd.com/diet...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:37
The Balance: Adaptogens
Sarah and The Shrub take a deep dive into the world of adaptogens.***-“Adaptogen” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptogen-What are adaptogens and sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:11