Buckle up, because this episode has more mood swings than a toddler who skipped nap time.

James and Zach kick things off by fueling their crippling caffeine addictions and pretending to be film scholars. Then, things get physical: Zach is getting ready to test for his Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt, which means he can technically kill you (but gently). Meanwhile, James recounts the time his sciatica hurt so bad his brain decided to go on a little vacation—yes, we’re talking full-blown psychosis.

It sounds heavy, but we promise it’s wholesome. We navigate the thin line between "having a mental breakdown" and "having a breakthrough," discuss why we need more diverse friends, and argue about music.

This week we got a good friend of the show and Rolling Sober member Nicky Hollywood on the podcast! Nick recounts his Jiu Jitsu and sobriety journey, and we get into some topics like sex and love addiction, high bottoms, and of course we debate and make fun of A.I. a bit.

We’re back babyyyy, crashing into your ears like two caffeinated toddlers in a bounce house. It’s James and White Belt Zach, still proudly rocking his participation ribbon in jiu-jitsu. This episode of Rolling Sober isn’t your grandma’s recovery podcast (unless your grandma’s into armbars, emotional meltdowns, and AI overlords).

We’re chopping it up about our sobriety journeys, how not to cry during warmups, and why community is basically the duct tape holding our lives together. Expect questionable jiu-jitsu “techniques,” unsolicited life advice, and us oversharing personal stories like it’s free therapy.

And of course, because we’re degenerates who found sobriety but not moderation, we sprinkle in some AI talk—because nothing screams recovery like wondering if a robot would tap us faster than a purple belt.

So buckle up, buttercup. We’ve got community, emotional awareness, a splash of jiu-jitsu sweat, and the kind of banter that makes you wonder how we’re still allowed to have microphones.