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Real recovery talk from a Westbank New Orleans boy who found his way to North Dakota. Air Force veteran. Sober, clean and saved since 2-12-18. Pull up a chair. Nobody gets judged here.

Bismarck, North DakotaLive on YouTube, shared to Facebook
2-12-18Sober, clean, saved
USAFAir Force veteran
NOLA to NDWestbank to Bismarck
Since 2020Hosting SoberTalk
Speaking

Bring Brandon to your people

Brandon speaks on recovery and sobriety the same way he does on the show: straight, from his own life, with nobody getting judged. Talks usually run about an hour. Shorter or longer works. He'd love to come to you.

Where Brandon has spoken

  • Dickinson State University
  • University of Mary
  • United Tribes
  • Recovery Reinvented, hosted by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum
  • Every prison in North Dakota, including the women's prison
  • Youth correctional facilities
  • The Ridge
  • Heartview
  • New Freedom Center
  • Prairie Recovery Center

Received a full pardon from Governor Kelly Armstrong.

Brandon speaking on a church stage under purple lightsYour story is your glory

What he talks about

  • His storyThe Westbank raised him, the military made him crazy, North Dakota saved him.
  • Staying soberWhat recovery looks like day to day, after the first 30 days are over.
  • VeteransAn Air Force veteran talking to people who served and the ones who love them.
  • FamiliesFor the people standing next to somebody who's still fighting.

Who it's for

  • Universities and schools
  • Military bases and new recruits
  • Veterans groups
  • Prisons and youth facilities
  • Treatment and recovery centers
  • Churches
  • Recovery events

Book Brandon to speak

Tell him about your group, the date and the place. Paid or community event, reach out. It depends on the event. He'll get back to you himself.

or email Brandon

Need help right now? Call or text 988, or SAMHSA's free 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

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The show

Real talk, no judgment

SoberTalk is where people in recovery, and people still fighting for it, tell it straight. Guests, callers and Brandon, live from the studio in Bismarck. One day in or ten years in, there's a seat for you.

Be a guest on the show

One day sober or twenty years in, family member or friend: if your story could help somebody, Brandon wants to hear it. Tell him a little about it here.

or email Brandon

Need help right now? Call or text 988, or SAMHSA's free 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-4357.

His story, three lines

Where he comes from

Three lines, the way Brandon tells it.

The Westbank raised me: New Orleans at night with a streetcar and Mardi Gras beads
ONE

The Westbank raised me

Marrero, Louisiana, on the Westbank of New Orleans. John Ehret High School.

Military made me crazy: a soldier in the smoke under an American flag
Brandon in desert camouflage with a fellow service member
TWO

Military made me crazy

United States Air Force veteran.

North Dakota saved me: sunrise over the Missouri River with the North Dakota flag
THREE

North Dakota saved me

Bismarck. Home base for SoberTalk since October 15, 2020.

2-12-18
Sober, clean and saved.
Brandon smiling in a blue shirt and his beaded SoberTalk medallion, with a friend holding up a Your Story Is Your Glory shirt

Brandon Guidry grew up on the Westbank of New Orleans in Marrero, Louisiana, and went to John Ehret High School. He served in the United States Air Force and has been sober, clean and saved since February 12, 2018. He received a full pardon from North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong.

Today he lives in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he has hosted and owned SoberTalk with Brothers Brandon Tha Ragin Cajun since October 15, 2020. His tagline: "Your story is your glory."

Watch anytime

Every episode, on demand

Missed the live? Hit play. Every SoberTalk episode is on Brandon's YouTube channel, free, no account needed.

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Need help right now? SAMHSA's National Helpline is free, confidential and open 24/7 at 1-800-662-4357. In crisis? Call or text 988.

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Community

Recovery changes everything

SoberTalk isn't just a show. Brandon throws free community recovery events: food, speakers, live interviews and games, open to everybody.

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Last event: Saturday, October 10, 2026

5pm to midnight. Free to the community.

  • Food
  • Speakers
  • Live interviews
  • Free haircuts
  • Jaydobo cooking class
  • Pinochle & spades tournament
  • Video game tournament
  • 3-point shoot-out
  • Prizes & games
  • Jumpy house

Want to hear about the next one? Email the show

Coming soon

Rep the show

SoberTalk hoodies, tees and beanies are coming to the site. Until then, the medallions and the balloon are what you'll see at events.

Get notified
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Let's talk

About the show, a speaking gig, or because you need somebody in your corner today.

701-595-6080

sobertalkwithbrothersbrandon@gmail.com