Each week long-time AA members Don and Sam will interview a different member about their experience, strength and hope, in a casual “meeting after the meeting” manner. Special features will enhance each episode.
A new episode is released every Monday.
Frank, a 44-year member of AA, describes how the last place he wanted to look was within. Will asks the old-timer about AA and other 12-Step programs.
Jackie and Chess discuss arguments for and against changing the language in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. In a special segment Deb K., Chair of the Trustees Literature Committee, reports on the upcoming 5th Edition of the Big Book, the 4th Edition of the Spanish-language Big Book, and the development of a plain-language translation of the Big Book.
Scott R. discusses the changes he made in sobriety and how they effected his relationships. In a Blast From the Past, Bill W. discusses the origins of Rule 62.
Peter A. shares with Don and Sam about the changes in his attitudes and actions as a sober member of AA. Peter’s story, “In the Right Place” appears in the March 2022 issue of Grapevine.
Susan Ida B. from Toronto shares with Don and Sam about the early days of getting sober and the rewards of sobriety. “Ask the Oldtimer” is this weeks special feature.
Becca discusses overcoming shame in AA with Don and Sam. In a special feature, #Heardinameeting, the three discuss “AA meetings filling members’ tanks,” “funny individual solutions,” and that “everything can look like a failure in the middle.”
Billy N. talks with Don and Sam about General Service, helping newcomers understand alcoholism, and the importance of a home group.
Jules V. talks to Don and Sam about his article in the February 2022 issue of Grapevine magazine.
Georgi F. talks to Don and Sam about staying sober during an extended serious illness.
Chris B. discusses his 45 years of sobriety with Don and Sam and answers an “Ask the Old-Timer” question from a listener. In a “Blast from the Past” Father Martin talks amusingly about how you might know if you’re an alcoholic.