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Sober Sunrise - AA Speaker Podcast

Sober Sunrise
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholism
Twelve Steps
Sobriety
God
Sponsorship
Big Book
Sober Sunrise
Recovery
Bill Wilson
Dallas, United States
Alcohol Use Disorder
12 Steps
Spirituality
Twelve Traditions
Higher Power
God / Higher Power
Austin
Oxford Group
Chicago, United States

Sober Sunrise brings you AA Speaker Tapes from around the world. Rather than an AA discussion podcast, Sober Sunrise brings you speakers who share step-work, workshops, and general fellowship discussion points.We are not affiliated with AA in anyway.

Contact Sober Sunrise: podcast@sober-sunrise.com

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Latest Episodes

Donna could convince herself she'd catch the eleven o'clock boat, sleep it off, and make it to work. Then she'd drink, and the plan would disappear. AA helped her see the lie before the first drink - and the fear she kept carrying into sobriety.

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John has seen an open AA meeting tell a newcomer to get out, and another leave a woman seeking sobriety wondering what she'd just heard. His singleness of purpose workshop is about carrying AA's message clearly without forgetting kindness.

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Nine years sober, Jerry took his AA chip to his father's grave. Recovery hadn't brought everything back, and "just turn it over" couldn't do the work for him. This is his story of inventory, forgiveness, and learning to find joy on the other side of ... more

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Chris spent seven years going in and out of AA before a Big Book group showed him how to work the Steps. Two weeks later, sitting on his truck's tailgate, he realized the obsession to drink was gone. His life was still a mess, but he wasn't fighting ... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Kreiner
AA speaker sharing his recovery story and experience sponsoring others
Episode: I Sponsored the FBI Agent Who Arrested Me - AA Speaker - Mark K.
Joe Klass
Alcoholics Anonymous speaker with 32 years of sobriety at the time of the talk
Episode: I'm Twelve Steps Away From a Drink - AA Speaker - Joe K.
Sandy Beach
Alcoholics Anonymous speaker sharing his recovery story
Episode: AA Threw Me a Lifeline. I Kept the Rock. - AA Speaker - Sandy Beach
Peter Maranelli
Alcoholics Anonymous member sharing his recovery story and spiritual experiences
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episode: Spiritual Awakening Is Subtraction, Not Addition - AA Speaker - Peter M.
Cookie S.
Alcoholics Anonymous speaker sharing her recovery story and experience with Big Book step-work
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episode: My Big Book Was Just for Show - AA Speaker - Cookie S.
David N.
Alcoholics Anonymous speaker with more than twelve years of sobriety
Episode: My Feet Went to a Meeting, My Heart Went to a Bar - AA Speaker - David N.
Keith Lewis
Alcoholics Anonymous speaker with more than 30 years of sobriety
Alcoholics Anonymous
Episode: I'll Whisper Your Name in God's Ear - AA Speaker - Keith L.
Ralph White
Alcoholics Anonymous speaker sharing his recovery story
Episode: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines - AA Speaker - Ralph W.
John Allred
Alcoholics Anonymous speaker sharing his recovery story and experience with the Twelve Steps
Episode: God Canceled My Flight for a Twelve-Step Call - AA Speaker - John A.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • New but impressed

    It’s a fresh set of listening for an audience always looking for new material to soak in. Well done and THANKS- a friend of Bill W.

    Audible
    5
    Dennis M.
    United States14 days ago
  • Where are the Others?

    The majority of this podcast's speakers are men. This does not represent the true demographics of our fellowship.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dee Narrer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just coming out of the fog

    This is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs as much AA as possible. I listen every single day, and it helps so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aaronkohl1
    United States2 months ago
  • Great addition to my program

    These speakers are wonderful! Some of the oldie Goldies are priceless. Thank you. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lovaday
    United States8 months ago
  • Do you listen to these

    January 2nd episode with Glynn is literally joking about being an AA sexual predator. You need to remove this episode. You may want to look at the ratio of men to women speakers too. You’re like 90% men. It’s not the makeup of AA.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Angry Dads
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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There are concerns about gender balance and inclusivity among guests.
Some listeners value the long-form storytelling and real-life recovery narratives.
Overall, the show is praised for quality speakers and strong recovery messages.
Quality production and insightful sponsorship-focused discussions are highlighted.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and practical focus on the 12 steps.

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The Dry Drunk Cometh - AA Speaker - Deandre M.
Q: The question is, how in the hell are you sponsoring women?
Deandre describes navigating sponsorship with women by focusing on accountability, boundaries, and the sponsor's role to assist rather than control, emphasizing honesty and the sponsor's responsibility to help a newcomer move toward change rather than making them conform to a simplistic model.
Bill Wrote the 12 Steps in 40 Minutes After His Wife Said You're Gonna Get Drunk - AA Speaker - Jay S.
Q: What time did they decide to draft the 12 steps in the Akron meeting?
The decision to draft the 12 steps happened during a close-knit session that lasted about 40 minutes, with Bill framing it as the program's working core and others agreeing it was sufficient for their needs.
I Was a Spiritual Litterbug: AA Speaker - Mike L. - McKenzie Bridge, OR
Q: What makes me entirely ready to give up this church evening?
When I finally get to six, I'm ready because I've done the first five steps.
I Was a Spiritual Litterbug: AA Speaker - Mike L. - McKenzie Bridge, OR
Q: Did anybody else have anything they wanted to share along that line?
Several attendees shared their struggles with turning their will over to God, emphasizing the personal journey each one faced.
AA Speaker - Kenny D. - Santa Fe, NM - 2006 - Part 2
Q: How do we handle situations where a sponsee misses meetings?
There isn't a set rule; it requires intuition based on individual circumstances.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Sunrise

What is Sober Sunrise about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show curates personal recovery stories told through AA speaker tapes, focusing on lived experience, step-work, sponsorship, and community fellowship. Episodes center on turning points, spiritual practice, and practical sobriety tools, often weaving humor with gravity as speakers recount bottom moments, sponsorship dynamics, and maintaining sobriety over years. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-life arcs—trauma, advocacy, family impact, and service to others—delivered in long-form, narrative-driven talks that feel intimate and instructive for listeners pursuing or supporting sobriety. The format's strength lies in earnest storytelling and the sustained focus on the Twelve Steps as a daily practice, with occasional exploration of cultura... more

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Recent guests on Sober Sunrise include:

1. Mark Kreiner
2. Joe Klass
3. Sandy Beach
4. Peter Maranelli
5. Cookie S.
6. David N.
7. Keith Lewis
8. Ralph White

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