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AA Grapevine's Podcast

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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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Beth tells Olis and Sam that in her drinking years impending doom became the norm. Trips to jail didn't scare her, she just blamed everyone else. In AA she learned not to believe everything she thinks and to watch her thinking. Beth wonders why she s... more

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Don and Olis discuss the many types of AA gatherings, including assemblies, conferences, conventions, forums, workshops. Don describes his recent experience at the Southeast Regional Forum, and he interviews several participants including Jennifer, K... more

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Rito tells Don and Sam that he played the blame game in prison — everyone else was at fault for him being locked up. He did go to AA meetings while doing time because they had coffee and donuts, and that's where the seeds of recovery were planted. No... more

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Meg and Leslie join Don and Sam and describe their recovery from alcoholism. The four then discuss different approaches to sponsorship — from giving 1000 chances to practicing tough love. James shares about subscribing to Grapevine because he reads ... more

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Recent Guests

Rito V
AA member with 34 years of sobriety who carries the recovery message into prisons
Episode: Planting Seeds [Season 11, Episode 16]
Leslie Kay
AA member in recovery for 34 years and sponsor
Cheers
Episode: Hot Topic: Sponsorship [Season 11, Episode 15]
Christina M
Guest whose story is The Right Door
AA Grapevine contributor, Lake Country, British Columbia
Episode: The Right Door [Season 11, Episode 14]
Rachel Elm
AA member featured on the episode
Alcoholics Anonymous, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Episode: In AA We Talk Truth [Season 11, Episode 13]
Matt C.
Guest from Franklin, Tennessee, sharing recovery story and experiences inside and outside recovery community
Franklin, Tennessee (Grapevine contributor)
Episode: Gated Communities [Season 11, Episode 12]
Mike Am
Alcoholic from Athens, Georgia
Grapevine community participants
Episode: Endless Bottles [Season 11, Episode 11]
Allison R.
AAGrapevine featured storyteller, New York City, Never Too Young
Alcoholics Anonymous / Grapevine
Episode: New Freedom [Season 11, Episode 10]
Bill B.
Alcoholic from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Grapevine subscriber
Grapevine / AA community
Episode: New Freedom [Season 11, Episode 10]
Father Bill W.
Guest, featured in Austin, Texas segment
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episode: Two Way Prayer [Season 11, Episode 9]

Host

Sam
Co‑host and interviewer guiding conversations with contributors and guests

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    Thank you for all the wonderful episodes. I love turning this on and working in my garden or going for a walk. It fills me up with so much hope and love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa S Carlton, Wa
    United States6 months ago
  • Don ruins this for me

    I can’t really listen to this podcast anymore because of Don. He always bothered me because of how over the top he is. Nothing he says has ever felt genuine. But recently met a couple of people who are in the same sober community as Don and they said that he has become a destructive influence. They said he talks a good game but stopped doing the work and living these principles years ago, that he has caused a lot harm to newcomers by judging, playing god, and flat out breaking AA traditions. And... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    C@ssandra99
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Humour

    Reminds me we are not a glum lot! Serious but not so hard on ourselves we forget to laugh and enjoy life! Step 12 starts with the joy of living! Thank you 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mags Ont
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great introduction to AA

    Thanks Grapevine for a great podcast! I loved getting to hear stories from so many people about what their life was like before they found AA, and after. So many different perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KC20160618
    United States2 years ago
  • Part of my Morning Routine

    An easy way for me to include AA into my morning routine commute without going to a meeting. Relavent, funny and relatable. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chell12344322
    Canada3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the uplifting, hopeful tone and varied guest perspectives.
Some episodes draw criticism for pacing or style shifts, which can polarize audiences.
Consistency in featuring Grapevine resources and real recovery stories is frequently praised.

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Victim or Victorious? [Season 11, Episode 18]
Q: Have there been certain trials and low spots for you along the road?
Beth describes losing her job three times in one year and getting caught in fearful, self-focused thinking. She uses AA practices, spiritual literature, sponsorship, and observing her thoughts to avoid being pulled as far into those patterns.
Victim or Victorious? [Season 11, Episode 18]
Q: What was going on in your life in those early years before you got sober? What was your drinking like?
Beth says she had been told she needed help but believed willpower and self-control would solve her drinking. After attending one AA meeting in 2009, she dismissed it, blamed others, and continued drinking until she got sober in 2017.
AA Gatherings [Season 11, Episode 17]
Q: What was going on back in 1989?
Scott describes struggling in college, moving from Wisconsin to New Mexico without a job or support network, and eventually turning to AA after his life became increasingly difficult.
AA Gatherings [Season 11, Episode 17]
Q: Is there Grapevine AA conference approved literature?
The Grapevine publisher explains that individual member stories in the magazine cannot each undergo the conference approval process. The editor says the magazine is not literally conference approved, while Grapevine books are submitted for approval before production.
Planting Seeds [Season 11, Episode 16]
Q: What AA apps should I download? If I download the app, will the App Store company know I'm an alcoholic?
The presenters recommend Everything AA, AA Grapevine and Meeting Guide. Downloading an app does not disclose that a person is alcoholic; people outside AA also use the apps to learn about the program.

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What is AA Grapevine's Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features warm, experience‑strength‑hope conversations among AA members, with regular hosts guiding discussions that blend personal recovery stories, practical service insights, and updates from Grapevine resources. Episodes routinely touch on sponsorship, traditions, accessibility, and community outreach, often weaving in listener questions, humor, and reflections on living sober in daily life. A notable strength is the mix of intimate storytelling and concrete tips for staying connected, volunteering, and carrying the message, along with occasional deep dives into AA traditions and the organizational side of Grapevine outreach. The format appears to balance heartfelt testimony with actionable guidance, making it useful for listen... more

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2. Leslie Kay
3. Christina M
4. Rachel Elm
5. Matt C.
6. Mike Am
7. Allison R.
8. Bill B.

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