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William Spencer Reilly - Sober St. Patrick’s Day “Reclaims the Day”

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“St. Patrick’s Day Today, Hungover Tomorrow.”

Seeing that slogan on a St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt sent William Spencer Reilly on a mission to “reclaim the day” from negative stereotypes to what is best about Irish culture. So, he created the Sober St. Patrick’s Day® Grand Celebration, a culture-rich, family-friendly, attractively priced, alcohol-free way to enjoy the “great day for the Irish.”

We delve into Bill’s life in theater production, how it served him in developing Sober St. Patrick’s Day, the movement’s early supporters including the Consulate of Ireland in New York, the event's growing success, the dangers of binge-drinking associated with St. Patrick’s Day, the champion Irish musicians and dancers highlighting this year’s program, and his plans for future Sober St. Patrick’s Day expansion.

As Bill says, “I’m not anti-drink, I’m anti-drunk. Sober St. Patrick’s Day is about all the best things about the Irish, just without the alcohol.”

As this episode drops, tickets are still available but act soon because the event sells out every year!

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Sober St. Patrick's Day

William Spencer Reilly

Episode Details: Season 7, Episode 8; Total Episode Count: 111

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. A St Patrick's Day Epiphany (00:01:43)

3. Theater Skills (00:07:38)

4. Origin Story (00:10:57)

5. Living the Faith (00:12:01)

6. Understanding Sober St Patrick's Day (00:14:15)

7. Challenges In Running An Annual Event (00:19:46)

8. Some Highlights (00:22:28)

9. Embracing Stigma And Understanding Recovery (00:25:43)

10. How to Participate In Sober St Patrick's Day (00:27:23)

11. Thinking Back (00:31:26)

12. John's Recap (00:35:44)

13. Credits (00:36:20)

125 episodes

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“St. Patrick’s Day Today, Hungover Tomorrow.”

Seeing that slogan on a St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt sent William Spencer Reilly on a mission to “reclaim the day” from negative stereotypes to what is best about Irish culture. So, he created the Sober St. Patrick’s Day® Grand Celebration, a culture-rich, family-friendly, attractively priced, alcohol-free way to enjoy the “great day for the Irish.”

We delve into Bill’s life in theater production, how it served him in developing Sober St. Patrick’s Day, the movement’s early supporters including the Consulate of Ireland in New York, the event's growing success, the dangers of binge-drinking associated with St. Patrick’s Day, the champion Irish musicians and dancers highlighting this year’s program, and his plans for future Sober St. Patrick’s Day expansion.

As Bill says, “I’m not anti-drink, I’m anti-drunk. Sober St. Patrick’s Day is about all the best things about the Irish, just without the alcohol.”

As this episode drops, tickets are still available but act soon because the event sells out every year!

Links

Sober St. Patrick's Day

William Spencer Reilly

Episode Details: Season 7, Episode 8; Total Episode Count: 111

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. A St Patrick's Day Epiphany (00:01:43)

3. Theater Skills (00:07:38)

4. Origin Story (00:10:57)

5. Living the Faith (00:12:01)

6. Understanding Sober St Patrick's Day (00:14:15)

7. Challenges In Running An Annual Event (00:19:46)

8. Some Highlights (00:22:28)

9. Embracing Stigma And Understanding Recovery (00:25:43)

10. How to Participate In Sober St Patrick's Day (00:27:23)

11. Thinking Back (00:31:26)

12. John's Recap (00:35:44)

13. Credits (00:36:20)

125 episodes

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