
After Hours with Jimmy Thistle
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<p>Join Jimmy Thistle for After Hours — the brutally honest, funny and heartwarming podcast that dives deep into alcohol, addiction, and recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Each week, Jimmy sits down with real people who’ve faced the highs, lows, and hangovers of drinking culture. Through unfiltered conversation, laughter, and raw honesty, they explore what happens when we start questioning our relationship with alcohol — and what life looks like on the other side.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just wondering if alcohol’s got too much of a grip, this show is for you. Expect real stories, a few laughs, and plenty of lightbulb moments from people who’ve been there.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded in the UK and Isle of Man but shared worldwide, After Hours is here to prove that recovery can be real, relatable, and even a little bit funny.</p><p><br></p><p>My Instagram is:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy</p><p><br></p><p>And you can find all my other links at:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/jimmythistle</p><p><br></p><p>Buy me a coffee…</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt</p><p><br></p><p>Alcohol Explained - William Porter</p><p>https://a.co/d/0854fIb6</p><p><br></p><p>This Naked Mind - Annie Grace</p><p>https://a.co/d/0gy6mT9Z</p><p><br></p><p>A Million Little Pieces - James Frey</p><p>https://a.co/d/0jdcIjGb</p><p><br></p>
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Recent Episodes

April 24, 2026
Episode 70 - Abi King
Send us Fan Mail Abi is originally from the UK, but now lives in New Zealand. Mum to 3 teenage girls, she spent most of their childhood buying into the 'mummy wine' culture, rushing bedtime so she could get to the couch and her bottle of wine (or 2). After one of her daughters told her they didn't like the sound of her voice when she was drinking, Abi decided to quit, thinking it would be easy. It took 4 years of constant stop-starting but she got there in the end. Now over 4 years sober, she...

April 19, 2026
Episode 69 - Emma Newman
Send us Fan Mail Emma quit drinking over ten years ago, long before sobriety became a trend or a wellness choice. Back then, choosing not to drink often raised eyebrows, and the only visible routes were AA or rehab. Emma chose neither, instead carving out her own path—without quit lit, podcasts, or a sober community to lean on. By day, she’s a mum to two teenagers (and two cats) and works for a disability charity. In her spare time, she’s become a passionate advocate for alcohol-free drinks, ...

April 12, 2026
Episode 68 - Adam Burg
Send us Fan Mail Adam Burg lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and their dog, Ruby. His sobriety date (May 20, 2022) marks a turning point that came after more than a decade spent cycling through alcoholism, stuck in the all-too-familiar limbo between wanting change and not knowing how to reach it. Eventually, something shifted. Adam made the decision to confront his illness head-on. He asked for help, committed to recovery, and began the hard, daily work of rebuilding his li...
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- What is After Hours with Jimmy Thistle?
<p>Join Jimmy Thistle for After Hours — the brutally honest, funny and heartwarming podcast that dives deep into alcohol, addiction, and recovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Each week, Jimmy sits down with real people who’ve faced the highs, lows, and hangovers of drinking culture. Through unfiltered conversation, laughter, and raw honesty, they explore what happens when we start questioning our relationship with alcohol — and what life looks like on the other side.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just wondering if alcohol’s got too much of a grip, this show is for you. Expect real stories, a few laughs, and plenty of lightbulb moments from people who’ve been there.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded in the UK and Isle of Man but shared worldwide, After Hours is here to prove that recovery can be real, relatable, and even a little bit funny.</p><p><br></p><p>My Instagram is:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy</p><p><br></p><p>And you can find all my other links at:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/jimmythistle</p><p><br></p><p>Buy me a coffee…</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt</p><p><br></p><p>Alcohol Explained - William Porter</p><p>https://a.co/d/0854fIb6</p><p><br></p><p>This Naked Mind - Annie Grace</p><p>https://a.co/d/0gy6mT9Z</p><p><br></p><p>A Million Little Pieces - James Frey</p><p>https://a.co/d/0jdcIjGb</p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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