Stay Curious Show

The Stay Curious Show explores the culture and business of the sober-curious movement. Hosted by the creator of Curious Elixirs, the world's first booze-free craft cocktails, The Stay Curious Show features the leaders and insiders who are changing the way we drink socially.

Stay Curious Show is a education podcast hosted by JW Wiseman, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

JW Wiseman hosts Stay Curious Show, a education show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Josh the Non Alcoholic (Ocean Beach Cafe): Building Booze-Free Business

  May 21, 202542 minS1

  <p >Joshua James, the founder of Ocean Beach Café and the voice behind @JoshTheNonAlcoholic, joins The Stay Curious Show to talk about recovery, ritual, and reshaping how we drink. From launching one of the country's first booze-free bottle shops to building community through education and tasting experiences, Josh shares how one article turned a soft opening into a movement—and why the future of drinking is more inclusive than ever. ✨🥂</p> <p >About Joshua James:<br /> Joshua James is the founder of Ocean Beach Café and the voice behind @JoshTheNonAlcoholic, a leading figure in the nonalcoholic beverage space. Drawing on his hospi...

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  Episode #10

  Chef Jae Lee (Nowon): Serving with Soul

  May 7, 202522 minS1

  <p >Chef Jae Lee, the visionary behind NYC's Nowon, joins The Stay Curious Show to talk flavor, identity, and building a more intentional dining culture. From growing up Korean-American to designing a beverage menu with 25% zero-proof pairings, Jae shares how food, sobriety, and community collide in his work... and why hospitality starts from within.  🍜✨</p> <p>✨ About Chef Jae Lee:<br /> Chef Jae Lee is the founder of Nowon in NYC's East Village and Bushwick, where he's redefining Korean-American cuisine through bold flavors and storytelling. A Culinary Council member at The Sylvia Center and sober since 2021, Jae is building a more cre...

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  Episode #9

  Ivy Mix (Speed Rack): Serving with Purpose

  Apr 24, 202548 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Curious founder JW Wiseman sits down with Ivy Mix -- award-winning mixologist, author, and co-founder of Speed Rack -- to talk about her journey behind the bar and beyond. From launching her bartending career in Guatemala to creating spaces like Whoopsie Daisy and FIASCO! Wine & Spirits, Ivy shares what it means to serve with purpose, build inclusive bar culture, and make room for the sober and sober-curious in hospitality.</p> <p>✨ About Ivy Mix: Ivy Mix is a trailblazing mixologist, author, and hospitality changemaker. As the co-founder of Speed Rack and owner of Brooklyn's Whoopsie Daisy an...

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  Episode #8

  Mickey Bakst (Ben's Friends): Healing Hospitality

  Apr 9, 202533 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Curious founder JW Wiseman sits down with Mickey Bakst, veteran hospitality leader and co-founder of Ben's Friends, to talk about building sober community in an industry known for its culture of excess. From nearly five decades in restaurants to helping launch a nationwide movement, Mickey shares how connection can be a lifeline for hospitality workers facing addiction—and why showing up for each other matters more than ever. </p> <p>✨ About Mickey Bakst:<br /> Mickey Bakst is a longtime hospitality professional and co-founder of Ben's Friends, a national support network for food and beverage workers navigating sobri...

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  Episode #7

  Sober in Central Park: Building Sober Spaces

  Mar 26, 202531 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Curious founder JW Wiseman sits down with Sober in Central Park to talk about what it really means to build sober community. Rachel opens up about her own journey with sobriety, including the moment she was accidentally served alcohol after two years sober, and how that experience reaffirmed her mission to create safer, more inclusive spaces. From recovery to advocacy, this conversation explores the real-life challenges and joys of choosing connection over alcohol. ✨🍸</p> <p>✨ About Rachel:<br /> Rachel Hechtman is a sober coach, event consultant, and founder of Sober in Central Park, a community initiative support...

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