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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

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32:56

The Tepache

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2025/12/19

Send us a text 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. * * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepache https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tejuino https://imbibemagazine.com/tepache-traditional-to-mexico-cautiously-finds-its-way-northward/ https://www.foodrepublic.com/1853633/tejuino-vs-tepache-mexican-drinks-explained/...

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37:48

The Kvass

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2025/12/05

Send us a text 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. * * https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/13457-cranberry-shrub-syrup https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2024/03/29/expo-west-banana-water-s-clean-label-features-one-ingredient/ https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-make-banana-water-for-plants-5218164 https://www.thespruce.com/compost-tea-8661967 https://en.wik...

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37:01

The Suck

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2025/11/14

Send us a text 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# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombilla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milo_Cress https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/19/business/plastic-straws-ban-fact-check-nyt.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/11/world/europe/metal-straws-death.html https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/straws-history https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archiv...

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33:27

The Nut Milk

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2025/10/31

Send us a text 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. 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 Administr...

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29:59

The Matcha

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2025/10/17

Send us a text 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_powdered_tea https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/dining/matcha.html?utm_campaign=likeshopme&utm_content=ig-nytcooking&utm_medium=instagram&utm_source=dash+hudson https://www.urasenke.or.jp/texte/about/chado/ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/s...

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27:46

The Sour(doh!)

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2025/10/03

Send us a text (Title to be read like Homer Simpson, please.) 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. * * * https://en.muehlerama.ch/ausstellungen/detail/das-brot-aus-dem-see-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sourdough https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/learn/guides/sourdough ig: @shrubbish_pod email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com While I want to bring levity to the table, this...

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30:43

The Eternity Grains

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2025/09/17

Send us a text 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/Kefir https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Kefir https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-health-benefits-of-kefir https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318353 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Caucasus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactobacillus...

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30:15

The OK Soda

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2024/11/13

Send us a textTake 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_Sodahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Coke https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/ok-soda-coca-cola-history***ig: @shrubbish_podemail: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.comWhile 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 Hea...

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35:11

The Apple Cider (and Johnny Appleseed)

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2024/10/04

Send us a textSarah 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-cider/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_ciderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucQKLWYBgeUhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-origins-apple-cider-180960662/ https://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/about/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...

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37:34

The Aguas Frescas

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2024/07/24

Send us a Text Message.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) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agua_fresca- Guzmán, Alicia Inez. “The Beauty of Aguas Frescas” New Mexico Magazine, 2 April 2019. https://www.newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/matteos-aguas-frescas/- Pinkham, C.A. “The Origin of Mexico’s Iconic Agua Fresca Drink” Yahoo!Life, 15 May 2...

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31:41

The Oxymel

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2024/07/11

Send us a Text Message.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.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymel - Slagle, Ali. “Oxymel is the Tart, Herbal Tonic You Can Make at Home.” Bon Appetite, 2 Nov. 2017. https://www.bonappetit.com/story/make-oxymel-herbal-tonic - Deluca, Leo, “Ancient Honey-and-Vinegar Combo Could Actually Treat Infected Wounds.” Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2023....

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36:48

The Booch

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2024/06/26

Send us a Text Message.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). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kombucha - Zeratsky, Katherine. Mayo Clinic Consumer Health. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/expert-answers/kombucha-tea/faq-20058126- MacKeen, Dawn. “Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?” The Ne...

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32:54

The Kava

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2024/06/12

Send us a Text Message.Sarah and The Shrub delve into the history, pharmacology, and brewing of the psychoactive beverage Kava.*** - “Kava” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kava- “Lapita Culture” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapita_culture- “Kavalactone” (Wikipedia). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavalactone- “Kava.” Alcohol and Drug Foundation, 06 June 2024. https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/kava/- “Kava - Uses, Side Effects, and More.” WebMD. https://www.webmd...

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31:05

The Boba

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2024/05/29

Send us a Text Message.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)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_tea- “Tapioca Pearl” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapioca_pearl - “Popping Boba” (Wikipedia)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popping_boba- Wei, Clarissa. “The Story Behind Bubble Tea, Taiwan’s Iconic Drink.” ...

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37:27

The Coffee - Part 2!

Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast ·

2024/05/15

Send us a Text Message.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)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_luwak- “5 Things to Know About Cold Brew.” Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company, 5 May 2023. https://kaldiscoffee.com/blogs/news/5-things-you-should-know-about-cold-brew#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20biggest%20myths,hot%20brewed%20coffee%2...

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40:40

The Coffee - Part 1!

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2024/05/01

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26:06

The Buzz

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2024/04/17

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32:32

The Egg Cream

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2024/04/03

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34:53

The Bite

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2024/03/20

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32:37

The Goop

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2024/03/06

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