Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

This one needs a little context, I know many of you are familiar with the Joe & Charlie Big Book Workshops (I recently posted one 2.7.24) in 2005 at a J & C workshop Willie B and John W went through the 12 steps in the same manor as Joe and Charlie but using the 12 x 12 as the reference. Both workshops were presented side by side over the same weekend providing an in-depth look at the step...

Yisreal C is sharing at the ABC Newcomers zoom meeting on the topic: That we think is the root of our troubles, this meeting was recorded in mid February of 2024. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the partic...

Sharon P was sober just over 3 years at the time of this speak on the topic of the 10th Step at "A Women's Perspective" held in Bernardsville NJ in 2004 by the Spiritual Awakenings Group. Repost from June 2020. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does...

Lyle P sober in 1990 is speaking on the topic: Together We Can Alone We Cant. He spends a good chunk of time telling his story, but if you havent heard his story its one well worth a listen. It is one of those storys that gets you thinking, you did what? This was recorded at the Magical Mystery Tour zoom meeting in January of 2022. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young...

Lynn G got sober in 1984, she is telling her story at the Saturday Opening meeting of the 2006 Founders Day event. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someon...

Chuck C was from from Laguna Beach California, he was 36 years sober at the time of this speak. Chuck was highly regarded as a speaker over the many years he was an active member of AA, he is also a pretty funny guy. This speak took place at an unknown meeting held in Houston Texas in June of 1982. It is an excellent quality recording. He one of my personal favorites. Chuck is also credited as the...

Neil is the 10 minute opening speaker telling some of his story, then Connie is sharing her story for the next 30 min or so. This is a meeting from the North Oakland AA Open speaker meeting held in February of 2018. I just added the Crested Butte Montana Conference to the events list, this is a 5 day event and it sells out every year. Details: https://scast.us/cb If you have any AA or Al-Anon even...

Maria is telling her story at the Sunday Night Speakers AA meeting held in Seattle, this meeting was recorded in December of 2016. I just added the Crested Butte Montana Conference to the events list, this is a 5 day event and it sells out every year. Details: https://scast.us/cb If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events...

2014  Russell S sober in 1981 is speaking at the West Dixie Group in Miami Florida on the topic of Letting Go Absolutely. If you are in Central California in March and are in the mood for a Big Book workshop, I just added one to the event list taking place in Visalia in a couple of weeks. Next week there is one in Jacksonville Florida if you are on that end of the country. Details: https://scast.u...

Yesterday we had a guy named Otto speaking and today we have a guy named Otto speaking, I listened to this while looking for the first guy and liked his speak...so its 2 Ottos in 2 days. Otto W  is from Richland Washington, he got sober in 1959 and is telling his very colorful story at the Inland Empire Roundup held in 2005. If you are in Central California in March and are in the mood for a Big B...

I had an email this week from someone looking to hear a speak by a guy named Otto (a Vietnam veteran), well as it turns out I have more than one Otto that spent some time there, so lets hope this the guy or you may have another Otto tomorrow.  Otto M, sober in 1985 and from Plano Texas is telling his story at 19th. Annual Crested Butte Mountain Conference held in 2002. If you are in Central Califo...

Jimmy A from New Jersey speaking on the topic of: We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show (Step 11, page 87). This was a Zoom meeting hosted by the Fellowship of the Spirit speaker series in July of 2022. Repost from mid 2022. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Su...

Sarah (2 years) opens the meeting as the 10 min speaker at this North Oakland AA Open speaker meeting recorded in June of 2017. Roni (31 years) is the speaker for the remaining meeting time. NSFW If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event...

Lynn A. is an Al-Anon member and her husband Bruce, both an AA and Al-Anon member are from Southern California. They are leading this workshop  on the topic of, A Couple In Recovery at the Friends of Bill and Lois W meeting held on zoom in July of 2023. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com...

Ollis sober in 1987 is sharing on the topic - We Are Not A Glum Lot, at Newcomers Keep It Simple zoom speaker meeting held at the beginning of February 2024. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you h...

Bob D is from Las Vegas Nevada he is a well known circuit speaker conducting workshops and speaking all over the world, today we have him speaking at the Live at Pine Lake Meeting in Seattle Washington in February of 2018. Repost from mid 2022 If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support So...

Earl H speaking at an unknown event in October in 2003. Earl is one of my favorite speakers, he tends to be very step and book focused in his shares as he is here, that being said its a mix of his story along with big chunks of book and steps without a specific topic. Repost from 2021 If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/ev...

Craig P has been sober 4 years, he is telling his story at the No Reservations Speaker Meeting held monthly on the first Saturday of the month at the Swinomish Reservation in La Conner Washington. If you are ever in the area its a great meeting, I have been to it a number of times. Recorded at the beginning of February 2024. NSFW. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happ...

Joe F from Stevenage in the UK is sharing on the topic of The Road of Happy Destiny at the Magical Mystery Tour zoom meeting, recorded in December of 2022. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you hav...

Amy Beth M from Canton Georgia is sharing at the My Favorite Steps zoom meeting on the topic of Step 9, recorded in June of 2022. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat,...

This is a very late version of the Joe and Charlie Big Book workshops recorded in 2003, the audio quality is excellent. If you have never heard a J & C workshop I would encourage you to give it a listen, there is a lot here. There is also a 4th step worksheet to accompany it, if you would like a copy you can download it from google drive here: https://scast.us/jc4th This is part 8 of 8, it jum...

This is a very late version of the Joe and Charlie Big Book workshops recorded in 2003, the audio quality is excellent. If you have never heard a J & C workshop I would encourage you to give it a listen, there is a lot here. There is also a 4th step worksheet to accompany it, if you would like a copy you can download it from google drive here: https://scast.us/jc4th This is part 7 of 8, it jum...

This is a very late version of the Joe and Charlie Big Book workshops recorded in 2003, the audio quality is excellent. If you have never heard a J & C workshop I would encourage you to give it a listen, there is a lot here. There is also a 4th step worksheet to accompany it, if you would like a copy you can download it from google drive here: https://scast.us/jc4th This is part 6 of 8, it jum...

This is a very late version of the Joe and Charlie Big Book workshops recorded in 2003, the audio quality is excellent. If you have never heard a J & C workshop I would encourage you to give it a listen, there is a lot here. There is also a 4th step worksheet to accompany it, if you would like a copy you can download it from google drive here: https://scast.us/jc4th This is part 5 of 8, it jum...

This is a very late version of the Joe and Charlie Big Book workshops recorded in 2003, the audio quality is excellent. If you have never heard a J & C workshop I would encourage you to give it a listen, there is a lot here. There is also a 4th step worksheet to accompany it, if you would like a copy you can download it from google drive here: https://scast.us/jc4th This is part 4 of 8, it jum...