AA Grapevine's Podcast

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What's AA Grapevine's Podcast about?

AA members Don 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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AA Grapevine's Podcast episodes:

04.29.2024
You Might Want to Try AA [Season 6, Episode 18]
Mily talks with Don and Sam about trying to get sober on her own, but drinking every day. Some folks suggested she try AA, and her first meeting was a 4,000-person roundup. The three discuss the early history of women...
04.22.2024
I Began to Say Yes [Season 6, Episode 17]
Jimmy D. talks to Don and Olis about the difference between going to AA and being in AA. Jimmy says the most profound AA job he has done was putting signs out for his group. The three then discuss the...
04.15.2024
Put My Sobriety First [Season 6, Episode 16]
In this episode Kristen talks to Olis and Sam about learning to socialize and some of the changes in the family after she stopped drinking. Over time, Kristen found a special man who is amazingly supportive of her AA program....
04.08.2024
A Well-Whooped Ass [Season 6, Episode 15]
Brothers Ralph W. and Ronald W. talk with Olis and Don about the combination of grace and surrender that brought them in to A.A. They talk about service people working in the hospitals and institutions committees that helped them, and...
04.01.2024
Worn With Love [Season 6, Episode 14]
Kathy, whose article appears in the April issue of Grapevine magazine, shares with Olis and Sam about her experience with reading the Big Book for the first time in two days and thinking to herself: "this is me, this is...
03.25.2024
A True Portrait [Season 6, Episode 13]
Ramon shares with Don and Olis his experience with the Twelve Steps and how he continues to work them, to the extent of putting an inventory on paper each week. Olis and Don inform listeners about the Grapevine's Traditions Checklist....
03.18.2024
Bring the Body, the Mind Will Follow [Season 6, Episode 12]
Mary shares with Don and Sam the good advice she got from a professional who recommended AA, that she not try to figure it out all at once. She talks about the benefits of her slow recovery. Mary shared a...
03.11.2024
The Divine Now [Season 6, Episode 11]
Chris talks with Sam and Olis about Bill W.'s early writings that defined self as the root of our troubles. They discuss the differences and the cohesion of the fellowship and the program, and there's a funny story about drunk...
03.04.2024
Building Unity [Season 6, Episode 10]
Nadja, who's article appears in the March issue of Grapevine, discusses her journey to AA and her work in bringing Spanish-speaking and English-speaking members together. Paz, the Chair of the AA Grapevine Board, talks about La Viña magazine and connecting...
02.26.2024
Definitely a Tosspot [Season 6, Episode 9]
Cindy tells Don and Sam that while early on she admitted powerlessness, deep inside she had the thought that some day, some how she could drink again. Eventually she did have a relapse. It took more, she needed to admit...
02.19.2024
I Wanted to Get the Heat Off [Season 6, Episode 8]
Sam and Don talk to Debbie, who serves as Secretary for Area 51. Debbie tells about coming to AA as the result of strong suggestions from her probation officer, her treatment counselor and various law enforcement officials. She feels that...
02.12.2024
The First Miracle [Season 6, Episode 7]
In this episode we get to learn a bit about how the podcast is put together as Don and Sam talk shop with Bob S., a Grapevine podcast editor. The three go on to talk about coming into AA, observing...
02.05.2024
All I Had to Do was Surrender [Season 6, Episode 6]
Lisa, who's story appears in the February issue of Grapevine magazine, shares with Don and Sam about how not putting sobriety first led to a relapse. Lisa goes on to describe how God places people in her life when she...
01.29.2024
Sober Since Disco [Season 6, Episode 5]
Joe talks to Sam and Olis about being secular in a spiritual program. There's listener feedback from Penny on the different types of AA meetings, and Aaron writes in about his favorite line from the Big Book, which is tattooed...
01.22.2024
I Found God in the Psych Ward [Season 6, Episode 4]
Sloan discusses finally surrendering and being relieved of the exhausting efforts to control her drinking. On the "Listener Feedback Line" we hear from Gerry and Lisa. In a special added section at the end, Sloan discusses with Don and Olis...
01.15.2024
We Will Need to Work the Steps [Season 6, Episode 3]
Ted joins Don and Sam and talks about finding AA very similar in the many areas he's visited and lived. Ted got good guidance from his first sponsor, suggesting he give AA 90 days before he made a decision to...
01.08.2024
Life Saving Humility [Season 6, Episode 2]
Crystal shares with Sam and Olis about the humbling experience of reading the Big Book outloud with her sponsor, and how learning humility led to good relationships, improved self esteem and a newfound ability to not hold others to unreasonable...
01.01.2024
Little Surrenders [Season 6, Episode 1]
Happy New Year to all. In this episode Bill the Shirt talks with Don and Olis about his article in the January 2024 issue of Grapevine magazine. We learn how during his first encounter with a member of AA he...
12.25.2023
Modeling Sobriety for Other Alcoholics [Season 5, Episode 26]
Negini talks to Don and Sam about AA in different cultures and different languages, and how international online meetings have enhanced her sobriety. Tracy calls in with gratitude for the podcast. While we provide the podcast at no charge, we...
12.18.2023
Rocketed into Fourth Dimension [Season 5, Episode 25]
Gerry, who serves on the Trustees Literature Committee, shares about the call for stories for various literature being revised. Gerry, Don and Sam also discuss feeling different coming into AA, and how they found a sense of belonging. The three...
12.11.2023
Hot Topic: AA Burnout [Season 5, Episode 24]
Based on a letter from Roxanne, Helen, Sam and Olis discuss the importance of service in AA and the equally important practice of maintaining balance between family, work and AA. While we provide the podcast at no charge, we...
12.04.2023
Willing to Believe? [Season 5, Episode 23]
Mike L., the Interim Chair of the General Service Board, shares about his service role and about his recovery from alcoholism. A print interview with Mike also appears in the December issue of Grapevine magazine. In "Listener Feedback" Spencer has...
11.27.2023
Spiritus Contra Spiritum [Season 5, Episode 22]
Olis joins the rotation as a host of Grapevine's weekly podcast. Don and Olis speak with Julia from Berlin, Germany about International AA and translating the spiritual message. Julia also talks about her search for God, Spirit versus spirits, and...
11.20.2023
Out of Answers [Season 5, Episode 21]
Sam talks about learning to refocus in different types of meetings. Will joins Don and Sam for a discussion about connecting to AA, reaching out to others, and building a sober community. In an Ask it Basket segment, Felix asks...
11.13.2023
Stick with the Winners [Season 5, Episode 20]
Reilly from Oregon talks about getting sober as a young woman in AA, going from riding motorcycles to quilting, and her current service as a Regional Trustee. Reilly, Don and Sam discuss the advantages of no longer fighting anyone or...
11.06.2023
A Dream is a Promise You Give Yourself [Season 5, Episode 19]
"Liz the Lawyer," whose article appears in the November issue of Grapevine magazine, shares with Don and Sam about her struggles to admit her alcoholism, but then finding support and love from the "finest people on the planet." The three...
10.30.2023
The Seventh Step Prayer Saved Me [Season 5, Episode 18]
El shares about being given the gift of freedom through AA, her young people's home group, and turning over both the good and the bad parts of herself. In a "Stump the Thumper" feature, El cleans Don's clock. While...
10.23.2023
Willingness Grew on Me [Season 5, Episode 17]
Mark shares with Don and Sam how a voice of intervention let him know that alcohol no longer worked. AA helped Mark admit defeat. In an Ask it Basket segment, Rebecca has questions about the slogan Think, Think, Think and...
10.16.2023
Come All the Way In, Sit All the Way Down [Season 5, Episode 16]
Olis talks to Don and Sam about how alcohol was love at first sip at a very young age, but then it stopped working. There's Ask-it-Basket questions from Lou about the terms "Recovered" and "Recovering" and one about Anonymity. Spencer...
10.09.2023
When Life Happens [Season 5, Episode 15]
Annie C., whose article appears in the October issue of Grapevine Magazine, shares with Don and Sam her journey in Alcoholics Anonymous. She recalls crying when she realized that she was OK, and the three talk about the gift of...
10.02.2023
Second Anniversary Special [Season 5, Episode 14]
Jon W., Grapevine's Senior Editor, joins Don and Sam for a discussion of how the magazine is put together each month for AA Members and potential members. Jon also talks about his own recovery from alcoholism, and how a solid...
09.25.2023
Looking at Myself and Bringing God In [Season 5, Episode 13]
Kayla talks to Don and Sam about building a connection with her higher power — rather than her ego. She realized that while she was learning the steps, it was more important to work the steps, and that she...
09.18.2023
ICY, ICY, ICY! — PAA, PAA, PAA! [Season 5, Episode 12]
Sam visits ICYPAA, the International Conference of Young People in AA, and interviews numerous participants about the event and about their recovery from alcoholism. There's a bonus 10 minutes of interviews after the sign-off. While we provide the podcast at...
09.11.2023
The Problem is Thinking About the Problem [Season 5, Episode 11]
Jake B., an American now living in Spain talks about going to meetings in a new country, struggling with the first step, learning to take suggestions, and about rigorous honesty with his sponsor. In "Listener Feedback" Sam and Don read...
09.04.2023
The Junkyard [Season 5. Episode 10]
Grapevine Publisher, Chris C., joins Don and Sam to discuss the new Grapevine and La Viña apps that launched on September 1. Steve H. joins later to talk about his article "The Junkyard," which appears in the September issue of...
08.28.2023
Katie, if You're Listening—Thank You! [Season 5, Episode 9]
Cameron talks to Don and Sam about getting sober in a foreign land on a virtual platform during lockdown. Encouraged by other members, he then got connected with local AA. In a Listener Feedback segment Madeline emails the podcast about...
08.21.2023
Bottle to Throttle [Season 5, Episode 8]
Two military women, Dee and Niquie, share with Don and Sam about hiding their drinking and the spiritual hole in the soul that brought them into AA. There's also some great tips on preparing to attend drinking events. Tracy and...
08.14.2023
1,172 of My Closest Friends [Season 5, Episode 7]
Don visits the North Carolina State Convention, and describes the setting and full schedule of events taking place. He interviews convention volunteers and participants about the event and about their recovery from alcoholism. This eposode extends beyond the normal time...
08.07.2023
Armed Services Interview Project [Season 5, Episode 6]
Tom P., who along with Jerry C. leads the AA Armed Forces Interview Project, talks with Don and Sam about their work of sharing the audio stories of AA members in the military. This is an extension of an interview...
07.31.2023
My Way Didn't Work [Season 5, Episode 5]
Steve L. remembers being told "you never have to feel this way again." He talks to Don and Sam about starting a new group, the importance of serving his group, and balancing AA with family and work. On the Listener...
07.24.2023
Many Paths to Spirituality [Season 5, Episode 4]
Jenn, a delegate to the General Service Conference, talks to Don and Sam about keeping an open mind and accepting the group conscience. Jenn also tells how she never thought drinking was the problem—until she read the big book. Cindy...
07.17.2023
The People in the Program [Season 5, Episode 3]
Bill L., an AA member with 53 years of sobriety, shares how he found "Freedom Hall" in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill describes how the first time he sincerely asked for help he went from rage to peace of...
07.10.2023
Where are Your Feet? [Season 5, Episode 2]
Carissa joins Don and Sam and shares about the importance of giving newcomers the opportunity to grow with group commitments. In her experience esteemable acts helped her become trustworthy to others and to herself. In #heardinameeting Heather C., Chris C....
07.03.2023
Trouble with the Second Step [Season 5, Episode 1]
Christopher M., whose article Safe & Loved appears in the July 2023 issue of Grapevine, shares with Don and Sam about finding a higher power that works for him. He also talks about writing for the Grapevine. In the Listener...
06.26.2023
Fear of People Stopped [Season 4, Episode 26]
Mark talks about how external pressure from the legal system got him to AA, and how service work saved him physically and spiritually. He searched out and found groups that allow him to be his authentic self. Don and Sam...
06.19.2023
A Cork in a Washing Machine [Season 4, Episdode 25]
Maggie P. shares with Don and Sam about her struggles to surrender to her alcoholism and to AA. She says she had to be brought to her knees, and that when she finally surrendered she was hanging on by a...
06.12.2023
Take Me to a Meeting [Season 4, Episode 24]
Gary, the Intergroup Manager from Austin, TX, talks to Don and Sam about his recovery. He started out with periodic relapses and describes the misery that goes with that. He had a moment of clarity after reaching a final...
06.05.2023
Street Tough [Season 4, Episode 23]
Lonnie from Washington, DC, whose story appears in the June issue of Grapevine, shares with Don and Sam about growing up on the streets, landing on the skid row of his own couch and crying out for Divine help. Now...
05.29.2023
I Fell in Love with AA [Season 4, Episode 22]
Val M. from Vancouver, BC, talks about her sober date of July 2, the day after a Canada Day party. She learned early to go to lots of meetings and to include a Step meeting and a Big Book meeting...
05.22.2023
One becomes two, two becomes five, five becomes ten [Season 4, Episode 21]
John T. from the Bronx, NY talks to Don and Sam about his struggles to come back to AA, and the differences between his original first year and his second first year of sobriety. John shares about using the "Set...

What's AA Grapevine's Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

AA Grapevine's Podcast episodes:

You Might Want to Try AA [Season 6, Episode 18]

I Began to Say Yes [Season 6, Episode 17]

Put My Sobriety First [Season 6, Episode 16]

A Well-Whooped Ass [Season 6, Episode 15]

Worn With Love [Season 6, Episode 14]

A True Portrait [Season 6, Episode 13]

Bring the Body, the Mind Will Follow [Season 6, Episode 12]

The Divine Now [Season 6, Episode 11]

Building Unity [Season 6, Episode 10]

Definitely a Tosspot [Season 6, Episode 9]

I Wanted to Get the Heat Off [Season 6, Episode 8]

The First Miracle [Season 6, Episode 7]

All I Had to Do was Surrender [Season 6, Episode 6]

Sober Since Disco [Season 6, Episode 5]

I Found God in the Psych Ward [Season 6, Episode 4]

We Will Need to Work the Steps [Season 6, Episode 3]

Life Saving Humility [Season 6, Episode 2]

Little Surrenders [Season 6, Episode 1]

Modeling Sobriety for Other Alcoholics [Season 5, Episode 26]

Rocketed into Fourth Dimension [Season 5, Episode 25]

Hot Topic: AA Burnout [Season 5, Episode 24]

Willing to Believe? [Season 5, Episode 23]

Spiritus Contra Spiritum [Season 5, Episode 22]

Out of Answers [Season 5, Episode 21]

Stick with the Winners [Season 5, Episode 20]

A Dream is a Promise You Give Yourself [Season 5, Episode 19]

The Seventh Step Prayer Saved Me [Season 5, Episode 18]

Willingness Grew on Me [Season 5, Episode 17]

Come All the Way In, Sit All the Way Down [Season 5, Episode 16]

When Life Happens [Season 5, Episode 15]

Second Anniversary Special [Season 5, Episode 14]

Looking at Myself and Bringing God In [Season 5, Episode 13]

ICY, ICY, ICY! — PAA, PAA, PAA! [Season 5, Episode 12]

The Problem is Thinking About the Problem [Season 5, Episode 11]

The Junkyard [Season 5. Episode 10]

Katie, if You're Listening—Thank You! [Season 5, Episode 9]

Bottle to Throttle [Season 5, Episode 8]

1,172 of My Closest Friends [Season 5, Episode 7]

Armed Services Interview Project [Season 5, Episode 6]

My Way Didn't Work [Season 5, Episode 5]

Many Paths to Spirituality [Season 5, Episode 4]

The People in the Program [Season 5, Episode 3]

Where are Your Feet? [Season 5, Episode 2]

Trouble with the Second Step [Season 5, Episode 1]

Fear of People Stopped [Season 4, Episode 26]

A Cork in a Washing Machine [Season 4, Episdode 25]

Take Me to a Meeting [Season 4, Episode 24]

Street Tough [Season 4, Episode 23]

I Fell in Love with AA [Season 4, Episode 22]

One becomes two, two becomes five, five becomes ten [Season 4, Episode 21]