The AA Grapevine Half-Hour Variety Hour

Don and Sam get help from Cindy as she visits the International Women's Conference in Dallas, TX recently. Cindy interviews numerous women about their sobriety and their experience at the conference. On the Listener Line, Peyton calls in from Illinois and we hear from Brian in North Carolina.

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Christina S., whose story appears in the March issue of Grapevine magazine, shares with Don and Sam about finding her niche in AA service. She shares about watching the miracle of recover happen in her family and about her own spiritual awakening while working the 9th Step. Don and Sam discuss helping a newcomer, and the importance of being open and connected to other AA members and to God.

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Rev. Ward Ewing, a Class A Trustee Emeritus (non-alcoholic), talks with Don and Sam about how his work with Alcoholics Anonymous changed him and changed his ministry. Peter from Long Island, NY submits an "Ask it Basket" question and a joke; and Jerry from British Columbia gives feedback on the AA Grapevine Podcast.

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Allie C. talks to Don and Sam about how a forced drying out period during a court program helped the fog lift, which helped her denial to lift too. In AA, Allie met a group of people who just wanted to help her, but didn't want anything in return. Allie also talks about the value of having a sponsor and the rewards of being a sponsor. There's a bonus segment at the end of this podcast where problems other than alcohol are discussed — for those who may identify.

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Lauren shares with Don and Sam about searching out live meetings again, and her gratitude for the tools to summon Steps 1, 2 and 3 when necessary. Lauren also shares info about the upcoming Pacific Region Alcoholics Anonymous Service Assembly. In a "Blast From the Past" Teddy R. shares from a talk in 1956.

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Laura S., whose article appears in the February 2023 issue of Grapevine magazine, shares with Don and Sam about learning about AA in high school, the freedom to be who she is, and using the whole AA toolkit to lead a good life.

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Don and San talk to Geoff S., the Southern Regional Trustee for the General Service Board of Australia. Geoff talks about carrying the message in a proactive way, and how service helps him to stay sober and happy. Australia AA is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025.

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Bobby and Charlene share about getting sober in AA as young people, obstacles they faced and finding fun and laughter. They discuss service at the group level, getting active in Young People in AA, and involvement in general service. Don and Sam share letters from the mailbag.

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Greg T. talks to Don and Sam about how alcohol stopped working for him and how AA made his life worth living again. Greg relates how the Steps helped him find his authentic self. "Stump the Thumper" is this week's special feature.

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General Service Board Trustee-at-Large Trish L. and GSO Staff Member Racy J. share with Don and Sam about their personal recoveries and their recent participation in the AA World Service Meeting. While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. To support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to the magazine or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/store

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 new Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our 'Carry the Message" program, or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/store

You can email us at [email protected]. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to [email protected]