Sober Goons
Sober Goons
Max Backer
Sober Goons is a monthly mini-podcast with my queer friends in recovery. Every episode, I will ask Jean Swallow's infamous question that she asked each participant in her anthologies: what would the queer community look like clean and sober?
Sober Goons Episode 4 with Kim Arnold
Hi Friends,I had the absolute privilege of chatting with Kim Arnold (and Buster, too!). Our favorite Nurse King takes us on a journey through her career, her sobriety, and her Great Queer Vision for the future. We talk AA, the medical-industrial complex,  and whether or not Buster is a Dykon. And did Kim and Jean Swallow run into each other in the 90s? Listen to this episode and find out!Love,Max
Mar 31, 2022
29 min
Sober Goons Episode 1 with Lisa Barroca
Hi friends,Here lies the first episode of Sober Goons! 💀 My first guest is writer and community phenom, Lisa Barroca. We talk friendship, queer community, and what would happen if our drinking selves met. If you haven't already, please go sign up for her wise and witty Snoozeletter. Love,Max
Mar 4, 2022
23 min
Sober Goons Episode 3 with Ashley Chism
Hi friends,If you're looking for wisdom and inspiration to take into the New Year, look no further than this episode of Sober Goons with Ashley Chism, my friend and teacher. Of course, when a couple of queer Scorpios get together, we go right for the jugular of recovery. Ashley and I talk reparenting, healing our baby gay selves, and jam bands. A special shout out to the Green Shoe Foundation, one of Ashley's favorite not for profit organizations. Enjoy!Love,Max 
Mar 4, 2022
23 min
Sober Goons Episode 2 with Syd Rhodes
Hi friends,It was a joy to chat with my pal Syd Rhodes for the second episode of Sober Goons. We talk about her breathwork practice, uncovering queer magic in sobriety, and her penchant for rock climbing and camping (both very gay). Enjoy!Love,Max
Mar 4, 2022
21 min