AA Grapevine's Podcast

Frank, a 44-year member of AA, describes how the last place he wanted to look was within. Will asks the old-timer about AA and other 12-Step programs.

Jackie and Chess discuss arguments for and against changing the language in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. In a special segment Deb K., Chair of the Trustees Literature Committee, reports on the upcoming 5th Edition of the Big Book, the 4th Edition of the Spanish-language Big Book, and the development of a plain-language translation of the Big Book.

Scott R. discusses the changes he made in sobriety and how they effected his relationships. In a Blast From the Past, Bill W. discusses the origins of Rule 62.

Peter A. shares with Don and Sam about the changes in his attitudes and actions as a sober member of AA. Peter's story, "In the Right Place" appears in the March 2022 issue of Grapevine.

Susan Ida B. from Toronto shares with Don and Sam about the early days of getting sober and the rewards of sobriety. "Ask the Oldtimer" is this weeks special feature.

Becca discusses overcoming shame in AA with Don and Sam. In a special feature, #Heardinameeting, the three discuss "AA meetings filling members' tanks," "funny individual solutions," and that "everything can look like a failure in the middle."

Billy N. talks with Don and Sam about General Service, helping newcomers understand alcoholism, and the importance of a home group.

Jules V. talks to Don and Sam about his article in the February 2022 issue of Grapevine magazine.

Georgi F. talks to Don and Sam about staying sober during an extended serious illness.

Chris B. discusses his 45 years of sobriety with Don and Sam and answers an "Ask the Old-Timer" question from a listener. In a "Blast from the Past" Father Martin talks amusingly about how you might know if you're an alcoholic.

Dorothy shares with Don and Sam about coming back to AA with a new-found enthusiasm for recovery. A new feature, #heardinameeting, premiers.

Elliott B. talks to Don and Sam about wisdom, action, and the power of fellowship.

Don and Sam talk to Peggy, whose story is featured in the January 2022 issue of Grapevine.

Members discuss group chant traditions they like and dislike. A head-to-head stump-the-thumper contest.

Alison talks to Don and Sam about getting sober as a young person, and navigating common stumbling blocks. Charlie asks the old-timer "how do I handle friends who don't believe I am an alcoholic?"

Don and Sam talk to Coree about getting sober at 24 years old. In A Blast From the Past Bill W. shares a funny story at a talk he gave in 1960.

Paula D. talks to Don and Sam about helping two elderly AA members connect with AA meetings during the height of the Covid 19 pandemic. Paula's story appears in the December 2021 issue of Grapevine. She also shares two key actions to being published in the Grapevine.

Don and Sam interview Terrie and her friend from the Australian Outback, Jennie, about the wonders of sobriety.

Don and Sam interview Chris C. about maintaining sober traction in slippery situations.

Don and Sam interview Phillip from North Carolina about moving from fear to trust in AA.

Don and Sam talk to Cindy from Virginia about her early struggles with a higher power. Special feature "Hashtag Heard in a Meeting" debuts in this episode.

Tom Z. describes his experience of helping incarcerated AA members through correspondence. In "Blast from the Past, " Bill W. recalls pacing the lobby of the Mayflower Hotel and his realization that he needed to speak with another alcoholic.

Don and Sam interview old-time Ritch, and play "Stump the Thumpers" with Melanie.

Don and Sam interview A.J., who at 8 months sober hit the road to visit every meeting in his Midwest city.

Don and Sam interview Josh E., a General Service Board Trustee and current Chair of the AA Grapevine Board of Directors.