I Nearly Died After Getting Sober | Wayne Lineker

Menace to Sobriety

Daniel O'Reilly

Improv, Business, Non-profit, Mental Health, Education, Comedy Interviews, Comedy, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2026

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Wayne Lineker joins Menace to Sobriety for one of the most honest conversations he’s ever had. From alcohol, ❄️ and Ibiza excess… to rehab, pneumonia, and almost losing everything. Wayne opens up about what really happens when the party stops. This episode covers: •⁠ ⁠His a*diction to alcohol, ❄️ & Ocean Beach •⁠ ⁠The health crash that nearly killed him after getting sober •⁠ ⁠Why rehab saved his life •⁠ ⁠The moment his family drew the line •⁠ ⁠Life, ego, relapse and rebuilding from the ground up This is not a headline story — this is the truth behind it all. If you’re struggling, questioning your drinking, or trying to get sober — you’re not alone. Sponsored by Rehubs get 5% off using the link: https://rehubs.com/menace-to-sobriety/ Buy your tour tickets: https://www.seedanlive.com/shows Instagram: https://instagram.com/menacetosobrietyuk Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace_ll_sobriety #mentalhealth #motivation #sobersuccesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness #sobersuccess #christmas #festive #soberlife

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0:00.0	If Wayne Linneicker can give up drugs and alcohol, anyone can.
0:03.8	I had three addictions.
0:20.7	Alcohol, cocaine, and Ocean Beach. O Beach, you think, was an addiction? You couldn't stay away from the place? No, I just loved it there. Did you have to be there every day? No, I'll never have to be there. Really? No, I'll just go because I enjoy it. Are you going to miss that? I do miss it. Of course I will.
0:22.8	Have you accepted that that's over for you?
0:20.9	Yeah, I don't want. Of course I will. Have you accepted that that's over for you?
0:23.0	Yeah.
0:23.5	I don't want it anymore, dapper.
0:25.0	What about ladies, mate?
0:38.7	You're not going to get a bird? That's what I want. That's the final piece in the jigsaw. Won your own age? Well, don't be really close. Hello and welcome to another episode of Menace to Sobriety.
0:38.7	Now listen, I'm super excited. Hello and welcome to another episode of Menace to Sobriety.
0:42.1	Now listen, I'm super excited about this.
0:44.1	We've got a really big guest for you.
0:49.7	And yeah, it's been touch and go whether I was going to get this guy on.
0:53.3	He almost died in the booking process.
0:53.8	Twice. He nearly died when I booking process. Twice.
0:56.9	He nearly died when I was trying to get him on.
0:59.2	I was like, are you still there texting him and that?
1:03.7	But listen, old friend of mine, you all know him, everyone will know him.
1:05.0	Controversial sometimes.
1:06.0	Now sober.
1:08.0	Welcome to the stage, Wayne Linnett.
1:15.0	I need to do a massive shout-out for our official sponsors, Rehubs.
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