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AA Grapevine"s Podcast

AA Grapevine, Inc.

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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56:13

Live from the AA International Convention in...

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Celebrating 90 Years of Alcoholics Anonymous at the International Convention in Vancouver, BC, our podcast team Don, Olis and Sam welcomed a live audience to participate in the recording of the 200th episode of our "audio oddity" The AA Grapevine Half Hour Variety Hour. This week we use a full hour. Guests this episode include: Nathan, the host of the GSO's podcast Our Primary Purpose; David, a General Service Trustee and Chair of the Grapevine Board; Bob, the General Manager of the General Service

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30:12

You'll Find Your Story [Season 9, Episode 3]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Elizabeth shares with Olis and Don about her early struggles with sobriety and AA. She graduated herself from AA after 30 days and brought her chip to show off at the bar. She thought there must be a better plan, but soon learned that there's no workable "Plan B" for her, and she surrendered. Joe sends in a letter for Listener Feedback.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA

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30:24

Faith Without Works is Dead [Season 9, Episode 2]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/07/14

David, who once got a DUI driving a horse and buggy, talks to Don and Sam about his direct service to alcoholics. He brings meetings to a local detox, and works with alcoholics who live in a nearby half-way house. The three also discuss a Daily Quote from Grapevine. Don describes a recent visit to Dr. Bob's house in Akron, OH.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine

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38:28

World Panel [Season 9, Episode 1]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/07/07

The July Grapevine is here. Michal, who's story "Lighting Candles in Poland" appears in this month's issue, sends in his experience strength and hope. Sam and Olis then talk to a panel of AA members: Alex from Hong Kong, Julia from Germany, and Monica from Ghana. They all discuss the similarities and differences of AA in their countries. While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA

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27:24

The Secret Sauce [Season 8, Episode 26]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Sharron tells Olis and Don that helping others through the Big Book, and then seeing these same folks helping others through the book gives her a great feeling and keeps her sober. Sharron drank to get drunk and always succeeded, but she knew she was in trouble when she did not want to drink, but had to drink nonetheless. You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous, July 3—6, 2025 in Vancouver, BC. Please visitaa.org/international-conventionfor information. Come visit

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25:12

God Breaking His Anonymity [Season 8, Episode 25]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Jamie tells Don and Sam that learning to accept his anxiety was enough to begin to step away from it. Jamie talks about helping newcomers work the first three Steps, and he discusses the power of the Third Step Prayer. Julia calls in to the Listener Feedback line.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please visitaa.org/international-conventionfor information. Come visit the AA Grapevine Podcast at the convention.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do

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32:27

Not for Applause [Season 8, Episode 24]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Annita tells Olis and Sam about the chaos in her life while drinking and finding AA. She found the laughter and smiles kept her coming at first, and she then got active by joining a home group and making coffee. Annita found it hard at first to take on a sponsor, but once she did they jumped right into Step work. Annita shares on her experience with Tradition 12 as well. David and Gerry write in with sharing for our segment #heardinameeting.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of

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29:21

Out of Options [Season 8, Episode 23]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Andrew from Australia tells Olis and Don how the Doctor's Opinion and Bill's Story in the Big Book opened his mind to being useful rather than correct. Andrew recalls asking his sponsor when he should start on the Steps, and the sponsor answered, "how long do you want the suffering to last?" Patrick sends in a question for A Newcomer Asks.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please visitaa.org/international-conventionfor information. Come visit the AA Grapevine

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31:02

The Day Hope Arrived [Season 8, Episode 22]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Jeffrey tells Don and Sam about his experience in prison and how he picked up a Grapevine magazine by mistake, and then later the Big Book found him and wouldn't let go. These publications opened his eyes, and he jumped at the first chance to attend an AA meeting. Jeffrey wrote a story that appears in the June 2025 prison issue of Grapevine. On this episode, Jeffrey relates his drinking story including scary health problems, and humorous anecdotes—like getting kicked out of a hard-core drinking

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34:56

Stick and Stay [Season 8, Episode 21]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Kelsey and Julie both talk to Don and Sam about their recovery from alcoholism and then all four discuss the Hot Topic of Anonymity.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please visitaa.org/international-conventionfor information.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 Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on

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37:20

Learning to Fly [Season 8, Episode 20]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Kevin tells Don and Sam about his home group called "One Paragraph at a Time." Kevin relates how his sponsor's loving acceptance gave him a feeling of spirit that he'd never had before. He also tells how his favorite recovery song made his first sober hockey game much easier. There's a report from Patrick on the upcoming 2025 AA International Convention in Vancouver, BC; and an Ask it Basket question from Anghelov.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please

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31:30

We're Your Friends [Season 8, Episode 19]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Don and Sam start this episode with a conversation about sponsorship. Laura joins and tells them how she got sober at a special school for troubled kids, and discovered AA by going to meetings off campus. After graduating, she remembers going to a young people's meeting and finding friends that helped her find fun in sobriety. Laura also talks about finding ways to balance AA and a full life with four children. There's a few #heardinameeting entries, and Tom and Linda sent in some funny "mis-heard"

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32:15

Differences Fall Away [Season 8, Episode 18]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/05/05

DeEtte, whose article "Nursery Rhymes" appears in the May 2025 issue of Grapevine, tells Olis and Sam that she felt different in her early days of AA. Over time she saw more and more similarities with other alcoholics and learned to feel a part of the fellowship. Sponsorship brought depth and weight to the spiritual aspect of the program. DeEtte shares that now the principles keep the committee in her head at bay.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please

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34:35

Suffering Transmuted [Season 8, Episode 17]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/04/28

James tells Olis and Don that while active he felt he didn't have a drinking problem, just occasional legal trouble. Now, sober many years, he's learned there's no situation so horrific that a drink can't make it worse. James also shares about his service to his group, district and area. In A Blast From the Past there's a talk from Bill W. in 1945 where he describes the spread of AA and the formation of the General Service Office.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics

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37:41

The Gift of Desperation [Season 8, Episode 16]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Caitlin had false starts, but was told by a woman n AA "I'm here when you're ready." Those words stuck and when desperation hit Caitlin jumped into AA. Now she says she's seen too many miracles to have doubt. Stay tuned after Wit's End to hear Caitlin's "Friend of Bill" story. Patrick gives an update on the 2025 International AA Convention in Vancouver in July. Don, Sam and Caitlin answer A Newcomer Asks question from Pat. Check out the cartoon Don and Sam discuss on Grapevine's Instagram account:

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30:30

Get in the Car [Season 8, Episode 15]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Mark tells Olis and Sam that finding a home group really made the difference for him in making sobriety enjoyable. The three also discuss working the Steps with a sponsor and Mark tells how his sponsor had him talk to three other people about each Step as he worked his way through. This week's special features include #heardinameeting with one from Jack, and Phyllis provides Listener Feedback.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please

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30:28

Right on Time [Season 8, Episode 14]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Polly, whose article appears in the April 2025 issue of Grapevine, talks with Olis and Don about getting sober just before the pandemic hit and meetings went online. She tells the story about being scooped up from a bar room floor, waking from a blackout and knowing that something had to change. Today she stands on her own two feet. Polly was pleasantly surprised that her letter of gratitude for the AA Grapevine podcast became an article in the magazine. You're Invitedto the 2025 International

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35:08

Sober at 16 [Season 8, Episode 13]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Susie talks to Don and Sam about coming into AA while in high school, and some of the attitudes she learned to change. Only in AA, she says, did she find others who admitted that they too loved alcohol—until it turned on them. The three discuss using AA tools to get through challenging times sober. In a History Snippet, Mily reports on the early days of AA in Canada.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please visitaa.org/international-conventionfor information

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33:17

Amends Set Me Free [Season 8, Episode 12]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Mack recalls being told early on that "you will never have to sober up again," and those words stuck with him and helped him commit to AA. Mack, Don and Olis discuss Ask it Basket questions from Madeline and Michael. Stay tuned after the closing music for Listener Feedback from Nadja and Gary.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please visitaa.org/international-conventionfor information and to register.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have

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38:09

God Moments [Season 8, Episode 11]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Stephanie tells Olis and Sam about going to an AA website after a particularly bad binge and taking "The Quiz." Qualifying, she took it again just to be sure, then found her way into AA through a virtual meeting. Don and Olis share anecdotes about co-founder Dr. Bob. There's an update on the 2025 International AA Convention in Vancouver, BC July 3—6. This week's feature is #heardinameeting, and Stephanie, Olis and Sam discuss quotes found on social media.You're Invitedto the 2025 International

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