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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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32:35

Let's Work on a Power Greater than You [Season 8,...

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Chris joins Olis and Sam and says that when he accepted help, little by little his life got better. Chris carries the message by going with other members to detox and treatment centers, and enjoys not only the work but also the meetings in the car before and after. In special features the three discuss a Daily Quote on sanity, and there's an Ask it Basket question about reading "How it Works" in meetings.You're Invitedto the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous. Please

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35:10

Welcome Home, Mary [Season 8, Episode 9]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Mary, whose story appears in the March issue of Grapevine Magazine, shares that she got serious about AA when alcohol stopped working for her. She tells Don and Sam that once she surrendered her Higher Power gave her a fish-eye lens view of what she needed to do. Our roving reporter Olis visits the AA International Women's Conference in San Diego and we hear sharing from Tracy, Brenda, Paige, Danni, Liz, Faith and Cindy.You're Invited to the 2025 International Convention Alcoholics Anonymous. Please

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33:33

If I'd Just Taken Suggestions [Season 8, Episode 8]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Cindy spent a long time dry in AA meetings while not working the Steps, and it wasn't always pleasant. She wonders now how she did not go out. Eventually, she tells Don and Sam, she had enough and reached out for help with working the AA program of recovery. In the Ask it Basket Madeline wonders if it's OK for a newcomer to bring a friend for support to a meeting, and Jim has a question about outside contributions. On Listener Feedback Haley questions Don's interpretation of "Coat of Tan" in Bill's

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31:04

Whatever is Asked of Me [Season 8, Episode 7]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Don and Sam start us off with a conversation about the difference between "rigorous honesty" and "brutal honesty." Jeff joins the discussion saying that his first exposure to AA was through his father and his AA friends. Jeff tried AA for a couple years but struggled with the ideas of a higher power and with sponsorship. With the help of a past teacher he met up with at a meeting, Jeff learned that he absolutely could not stay sober himself and needed help. Let's see how Jeff does in this week's

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30:13

A Beautiful Light Inside [Season 8, Episode 6]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Theresa began AA with gratitude for the Traditions, finding she could be herself in the fellowship without concern. An early AA friend helped her see that she belonged. Theresa does service in hospitals, women's treatment centers and in half-way houses. She says her recovery is a repeating process of discovering, uncovering and discarding, and that she needs to be an AA member all the time—not just in meetings.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA

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30:05

Brighter Days [Season 8, Episode 5]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Michelle, whose article appears in the February 2025 issue of Grapevine, talks to Olis and Don about her awakening of not wanting to drink anymore. Among other things, Michelle talks about the successful logistics of her hybrid home group, about healing her relationship with her daughter, and about writing for the Grapevine.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

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40:03

From The Southeast Regional Forum [Season 8, Episode 4]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/01/27

Our roving reporter Don visits the Southeast Regional Forum and interviews several trusted servants at the event, including past delegate Kenneth, the Regional Forum Coordinator at the General Service Office, Eileen, Regional Trustee Tom, and the General Manager at the GSO, Bob. There's also Listener Feedback from Paul, Bill, Alex and Roman. 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

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34:58

They Let Me In [Season 8, Episode 3]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Wilson talks to Sam and Olis about a financial windfall that did not fill the hole in his soul. It wasn't until he found AA that he found himself through the Steps. Wilson tells a touching story of hardcore AA guys helping him prepare for his little girl's birthday party. Olis and Sam talk about the Bridging the Gap program, and there's an update from Patrick C. on the International Convention in Vancouver, BC, which is coming up in July 2025.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have

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37:21

Any Length [Season 8, Episode 2]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Donna talks to Olis and Don about getting sober in a therapeutic community, and doing service now bringing Big Book workshops to AA members. In a Blast From the Past, Bill W. talks about the Three Legacies of AA in a talk from 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. Misha from the Public Information Desk at the General Service Office talks to Don about the new AAWS podcast "Our Primary Purpose," which premiers on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. You can find it on all the podcast platforms.While we provide the podcast at

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29:23

Just the Right Time [Season 8, Episode 1]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2025/01/06

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 Service Office called "Our Primary Purpose." It will premier on Tuesday, January 14, 2024 and can be found wherever you

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35:23

Perfectly On Time [Season 7, Episode 28]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/12/30

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 the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept contributions, so to

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34:02

Such a Drastic Difference [Season 7, Episode 27]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/12/23

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 Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription

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35:47

The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous [Season...

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/12/16

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 provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept contributions,

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34:47

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

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/12/09

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 accept contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on

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31:34

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

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/12/02

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. Thank you listeners!While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that

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42:27

Message of Hope: National Corrections Conference...

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/11/25

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—including how to contribute to Grapevine and La Viña's Carry the Message program. Patrick from the International Convention Desk

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38:02

Standing with Integrity [Season 7, Episode 22]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/11/18

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 Sam interview Laslo about getting sober in the Canadian Military, and how he now works to help others. Carl calls in an Ask

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41:44

Traditions Improve Life [Season 7, Episode 21]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/11/11

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 support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You

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36:01

I Hear the Message [Season 7, Episode 20]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/11/04

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's Instagam account: alcoholicsanonymous_gvWhile we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is

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40:59

Retread [Season 7, Episode 19]

AA Grapevine"s Podcast ·

2024/10/28

Aaron shares with Olis and Sam about his struggles to find sobriety in AA. For a time he had a head full of AA and a belly full of beer. After a couple years he learned to stop lying to himself and to God. Olis interviews Vera, a member of the Trustees Literature Committee, about the new pamphlet Black in AA: Experience, Strength and Hope. In the Ask it Basket, Rebecca has a question about sponsorship, and in Wit's End J.D. shares a joke.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have

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