Alcoholic Ominous Podcast

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Living Sober after Hitting Bottom... From hopeless alcoholic to recovering alcoholic. A regular podcast charting one man's journey to sobriety. Using the program outlined by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Simon shares his experience, strength and hope in an honest (sometimes twisted) manner and looks…

Alcoholic Ominous

  • Apr 3, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 38 EPISODES


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37: Button (Unfinished)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 26:46


It's incomplete (but beautiful)- you can see where it's going

36: What's Happened Now?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 31:31


It's Ugly Nicola! Alcoholism, and Ugly Nicola. Simon is in love still (but not with Ugly Nicola).

Season 2 - Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 1:36


He's back! This week. FACT!

35: So Cruel - Why does alcoholism make alcoholics cruel?

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 34:20


Our loved ones, Shame and guilt, anger and cruelty. Emotional damage, Chapter 8, thumping books, gardening, Lois and Bill. Time and effort.

34: Everyday’s the Same – Why do alcoholics keep making the same mistakes?

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 37:08


Why don’t we change? Digestive biscuits, Yorkshire Tea, procrastination, failure to launch, wives, gay people and straight people. Miss L was a right bitch! Alcoholic Ominous is the Radiohead of the podcast world.

33: Fooked Up – Why alcoholics? Just… why?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 36:15


It’s Easter, and we’re messing up again. Banging, Laser Quest, 37 minutes, bad language, mums and dads, taking it up the bum, Ric Flair, Jesus, feminism and… just something. Simon returns to form. Alcoholism for idiots! God bless recovery.

32: Low – What are your alcohol recovery tactics?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 29:16


The day when I got a new theme tune. People in recovery giving me a lift. Having no biscuits, the lonely disease of alcoholism, Serotonin, the perfect moment that failed… and a big thank you to Carl, Steve and Ellen (Ellen’s probably my fav). Nirvana… This is a low.

31: Contact – How do we approach other alcoholics?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 38:05


The Pancake Day Special. It helps us to help others, but how do we make contact with those that need us most? God, charity and the Irish. Bourbon biscuits and Yorkshire Tea. Sitting on the toilet and hiding from your kids. Introducing your parents. Everything has changed. Alcoholics Anonymous – America’s greatest export.

30: Other Alcoholics – What is the point in helping other alcoholics?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 37:04


A nice introduction to AA Step 12, bloody cyclists (again), giving it away to keep it, how to write a good theme tune and working with Theresa May. A nice walk in the countryside, best friends, evil Lance Armstrong, ruining a weekend and being a coward. Alcoholism for the deeply flawed.

29: Better Men – Do alcoholics really need prayer and meditation?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 37:00


Tantric sex, Australians, pregnancy scares, witches, bed wetting and the dogs of Facebook. Why alcoholics need to be at one with the universe. Free your minds.

28: Pity Party – How does the alcoholic ‘party?’

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 36:53


Self-pity, malted milk biscuits and cigarettes. Dreams of sex, drugs and alcohol – and how we have used Alcoholics Anonymous to clean our souls. Stay safe and sober with Simon (and his violent daughter)

27: Last Drunk – Why does one alcoholic drink lead to a drunk?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 36:02


Disco biscuits, the world’s best weed and making amends with fig rolls. Why we remember the last drunk, not the last drink. Theresa May, window cleaners, Chinese takeaways and the tooth fairy. Alcoholism for idiots.

26: Bloody List – Does a bloody list help alcoholics?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 35:33


This is business time! A new theme tune, a good grope of Step 8, beginning the process of making amends, Little Miss Promotion Prospect, dull PowerPoints and so much more. This is the podcast that seriously means business.

25: New Years – What will alcoholics do in 2019 to maintain sobriety?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 35:05


The episode of looking forward. Dumping all of your s**t , difficult festive periods, Sylvanian Families and a serious look at Step 7. Getting things back on track.

24: Made of Stone – What is the Alcoholics Anonymous ‘Arch to Freedom?’

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 37:02


The episode where we are strong. Metrosexuals, double dates, YouTube ads, Jesus and the need for big fat thick cement. Follow the Alcoholic Ominous through the Triumphant Arch… or drink for oblivion.

23: Humble Pie – Do alcoholics need humility in their sobriety?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 37:05


Being humble, having humility and avoiding humiliation. This is the episode that realises that it is not that important. Tyson Fury, pink stuff and staying late at parties. The kids will love this.

22: Slippin’ Jimmy – What can alcoholics do after a relapse?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 37:10


The episode with some seriously good advice for serial slippers. Being honest about your triggers, using your support system, taking the road less travelled, filling some really massive shoes and doing a good turn. This is a good one. Fact!

21: Sex – Can recovering alcoholics still have exciting sex in sobriety?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 37:11


The awkward sex episode. Sex with Turkish barbers, inappropriate women, Tyson Fury and sex apps. Page 69 of the big book never looked so desirable. Enjoy your God-given sex powers whilst listening to episode 21 of Mexico’s favourite sober podcast.

20: Misery Guts – Why do alcoholics need sponsorship to stay sober?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 37:00


A beautiful alcoholic woman called ‘C’, the common cold, sitting on big leather furniture and writing lists. This is the podcast that needs guidance from others who know stuff. Simon has the snuffles and bravely tackles this very important podcast.

19: Dirty Pig – How do alcoholics clean house and get God?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 37:11


Drunken Mexicans, cats that scratch, crazy bitches in meetings, Dr Bob and Jesus Christ. It’s all here in Episode 19 of the podcast that is not worthy of ‘New and Noteworthy’. Get clean and sober with Simon.

18: Selfish Gene – Are alcoholics running on self-will with their alcoholism?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2018 37:34


Wild, selfish and self-centred alcoholics. An introduction to ‘2-Pints’, helping the elderly, Don Johnson, Peter Pan, lost boys, Greater Manchester drivers and guns. Sober up with Simon and page 69 of The Big Book.

17: Growing Up – Why do alcoholics need to grow along spiritual lines?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 37:53


Spiritual progress and the alcoholic. High-risk disco moves, traditional British tea, Come on Eileen, enforced unwritten rules, multi-tasking, driving home sober and doing The Hustle. Grow up spiritually with Simon, or take your business elsewhere.

16: Steps - What are the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 37:37


A short introduction to the 12 Steps. Spanish cat-bites, the destruction of The Beatles, LinkedIn and networking for success. Call all of your alcoholic friends and party listening to these fresh beats.

15: Happy - Can alcoholics achieve happiness?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 37:20


Can alcoholics be happy? The truth about Guy Fawkes and his alcoholism. The Royal Family of Great Britain, the Roman Catholic Church, flip-flops, and Tony Robins. This is iTunes favourite health podcast, fact!

14: Back to Black - What is the dark side of alcoholism?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 37:15


The dark place... a place the alcoholic knows well. Teenage drunken parties, being told off by angry women at parties, fake plays and the limbic system. Probably not the best Alcoholic Ominous podcast, but it's been a bit hectic lately.

13: God - Do alcoholics need a God of their understanding?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 37:34


This is the difficult God episode. British Values, President Trump, Sweden and Second Life. The episode that could save the world. Alcoholics everywhere will love it.

12: Hopeless - Is the alcoholic a lost cause?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 37:25


The hopeless alcoholic - one shot at life. Frogs, nut allergies, Russia and Fred. Laugh and cry along to the 8th best alcoholism podcast on the planet. Much Love.

11: Driving Miss Crazy - What is alcoholic insanity?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 37:15


Simon discusses the insanity of the first drink, The Empire Strikes Back, and through his 'resentment' agenda item we are introduced to Clare (who was clearly an evil bitch). Alcoholism has never sounded this good.

10: The Fear - What are alcoholics fearful of?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 37:45


Understanding alcoholism and fear. Hiding from the fear and facing up to fear. Cape Fear, atheists, microwave meals and neighbours who like banging. Episode 10 has something for everyone.

9: Breaking Up - How do alcoholics end the relationship with alcohol?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 37:52


Let’s talk about the break-up. Does it hurt to end the relationship with alcohol and finally stop drinking? Also… The Jitters, the glitter ban, Pringles tubes, Lady Gaga and an informative review of all other ‘alcoholic recovery’ podcasts.

8: Give Me More - Why doesn't the alcoholic get enough?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 37:51


Alcoholism... The disease of more. Dead friends, meetings with mediums, fish fingers, violence, stupidity and the late, great George Best.

7: Loving the Psychopath - Is alcohol a psycho?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 37:52


Alcoholism is a love affair with a psychopath (apparently). Simon takes a swipe at alcohol charities who are investing money in fish fingers, and we dive into "There is a Solution".

6: Control - Can alcoholics control or moderate their drinking?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 37:20


Simon explains exactly why the alcoholic is ‘out of control’ and describes the futile efforts of alcoholics to moderate their drinking. Simon Cowell is dealt a significant bitchslap!

5: Lost - Why is the alcoholic disoriented?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 37:39


Understanding why the alcoholic is 'lost' and attempting to establish if there was a 'point of no return'. A slap in the face for school mums and a big salute to women in recovery.

4: Upstairs - What is going on inside the mind of the alcoholic?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 37:34


Getting deep inside the mind of the still suffering alcoholic, Simon asks the question 'what's going on upstairs?'

3: The Mask - Does the alcoholic wear a disguise?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2018 37:15


Simon looks at the 'mask' of the alcoholic (who still suffers) and lashes out at TV magazine show "Alcohol Experts" who are killing alcoholics with bad advice.

2: Bins - Are alcoholics recycling?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 37:36


Simon's second week of sobriety brings back horrible memories of disposing of bottles and workplace disagreements.

1: Pilot - The very first Alcoholic Ominous podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 37:49


The Alcoholic Ominous Podcast. In this first episode, Simon reflects on his first week of new found sobriety after 'the year from hell'.

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