AA Grapevine's Podcast

Jan 05 2025 173 ep. 32 mins 219

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AA members Don, Olis and Sam interview other AA members about their experience, strength, and hope in recovering from alcoholism. Expect both humor and inspiration as these AA members share their stories.

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Just the Right Time [Season 8, Episode 1]

Jan 05 2025 29 mins

Happy New Year and welcome to Season 8 of the AA Grapevine Half Hour Variety Hour. Shirley, whose article appears in the January issue of Grapevine magazine, shares with Don and Sam about being in a place where either suicide, murder or a mental institution were coming soon. Instead, she found an AA meeting and a new life. In the News we learn about a new podcast from the General S

Perfectly On Time [Season 7, Episode 28]

Dec 29 2024 35 mins

Kelley tells Olis and Sam that she first came to AA when the alcohol no longer made her feel better. She struggled at first and had to admit that she'd not been completely sober. When Kelley got honest with her sponsor and group, she was welcomed with open arms. There's an Ask it Basket question from Joe, and Listener Feedback from Brian, Jack, Jerimiah, and Pat. While we provide t

Such a Drastic Difference [Season 7, Episode 27]

Dec 22 2024 34 mins

Growing up in traumatic circumstances, Anthony would see TV shows and wonder — where is that world? He tells Don and Olis how he found a new and better world through AA members, sponsorship and working the steps. While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcas

The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous [Season 7, Episode 26]

Dec 16 2024 35 mins

Susan talks to Don and Sam about her recovery and her service work with the Online Intergoup of Alcoholics Anonymous. Patrick from the International Convention Desk at the General Service Office gives an update on the 2025 International Convention happening in Vancouver, BC in July. There's two Ask it Basket Questions from Madeline, and Jack sent in a joke for Wit's End.While we pr

How Could a Monk Be a Drunk? [Season 7, Episode 25]

Dec 08 2024 34 mins

Luke tells Don and Sam that he found AA because he saw the light — in his empty refrigerator. Even though he was a man of God, the first step for Luke was a portal into the world of spirit. This weeks feature is #heardinameeting, and our Wit's End joke came from Jack.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not acce

How I Made it Through the Holidays [Season 7, Episode 24]

Dec 01 2024 31 mins

Lisa, whose article appears in the December 2024 issue of Grapevine, talks to Don and Olis about starting AA in early December and staying sober through the holidays. As a wife, mother, daughter and sister she's learned to put sobriety first. There's listener feedback from Ryan and Shari too.The AA Grapevine Podcast reached a milestone this week—exceeding one million downloads. T

Message of Hope: National Corrections Conference [Season 7, Episode 23]

Nov 24 2024 42 mins

This week our roving reporter, Bob, travels to the National Corrections Conference in North Carolina. Bob interviews Angel, Morris, Tammy, Ronald, Jessica and James about their work in corrections and their experience, strength and hope as AA members. Bob and Don talk about the experience of the conference and let listeners know how they can help members behind the walls—includin

Standing with Integrity [Season 7, Episode 22]

Nov 17 2024 38 mins

This episode starts out with "Sober Don" hosting Sobriety Squabble a game of guessing top answers to the question "what are the best ways to stay sober during the holidays?" — as we surveyed answers from Area Grapevine Chairs and Alternate Chairs. There's a report in from Alan, whose area was devastated by a recent hurricane, on how AA is continuing to help alcoholics. Olis and S

Traditions Improve Life [Season 7, Episode 21]

Nov 10 2024 41 mins

Lindsey and Kent talk about the AA Traditions with Don and Olis, and how applying the Traditions to their everyday lives makes everything better. We share more information about the new Plain Language Big Book and the Grapevine and La Viña apps.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept contributions, so to

I Hear the Message [Season 7, Episode 20]

Nov 03 2024 36 mins

Mack, whose article appears in the November issue of Grapevine, tells Don and Sam about the important ways other AA's help him hear the message of Alcoholics Anonymous. Rainer, the GSO staff member on the Literature Desk also talks to Don and Sam about the just-published Plain Language Big Book A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous. Check out Don's first-step artwork on Grapevine