Alcoholics Alive https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com Alcoholics Anonymous members sharing real-life experiences and some humor on how they live AA as a way of life. Listen on all streaming platforms.  New episodes drop every Tuesday.

]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Spirituality 1440 episodic Shank and Wayne Shank and Wayne No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/15578994/New_Logo_Podbean_1400_x_1400_px_9fhkw.png Alcoholics Alive https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com 144 144 Too Much Business, Not Enough Message Too Much Business, Not Enough Message https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/too-much-business-not-enough-message/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/too-much-business-not-enough-message/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/10704bef-6f56-3274-a516-68e9903a8181 S14E13 Shank and Wayne reflect on Season 14 and the items on the 76th GSC Agenda.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "T.R.U.S.T - Try really using Step 3", "W.A.I.T. - Why am I talking" and "AA is a lifeboat, not a houseboat".  You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E13 Shank and Wayne reflect on Season 14 and the items on the 76th GSC Agenda.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "T.R.U.S.T - Try really using Step 3", "W.A.I.T. - Why am I talking" and "AA is a lifeboat, not a houseboat".  You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3595 181 full Inventory Aftermath Inventory Aftermath https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/inventory-aftermath/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/inventory-aftermath/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/03d94e8e-1a90-3040-af7c-7fc78a752fce S14E12 Shank and Wayne discuss Archives, International Conventions/Regional Forums, and Inventory Implementation.  In Meeting Shrapnel they review "I didn't come into AA to learn how to be happy, I came into AA to learn how to be unhappy", "P.A.U.S.E. Prolong Action Until Serenity Comes" and "If I don't change my sobriety date will". Email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E12 Shank and Wayne discuss Archives, International Conventions/Regional Forums, and Inventory Implementation.  In Meeting Shrapnel they review "I didn't come into AA to learn how to be happy, I came into AA to learn how to be unhappy", "P.A.U.S.E. Prolong Action Until Serenity Comes" and "If I don't change my sobriety date will". Email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3171 180 full Who Leads, Who Decides, Who Gets Trusted? Who Leads, Who Decides, Who Gets Trusted? https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/who-leads-who-decides-who-gets-trusted/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/who-leads-who-decides-who-gets-trusted/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/2ec607a5-261e-384f-8dc7-577b77b51430 S14E11 Shank and Wayne review some of the Trustees agends items for the GSC in New York.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Your higher power will move mountains for you...but don't be surprised if you wake up next to a shovel", "We are not a glum lot" and "Bumper sticker AA is not a substitute for working the steps".  You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E11 Shank and Wayne review some of the Trustees agends items for the GSC in New York.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Your higher power will move mountains for you...but don't be surprised if you wake up next to a shovel", "We are not a glum lot" and "Bumper sticker AA is not a substitute for working the steps".  You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3009 179 full Bridging the Gap, Removing Barriers Bridging the Gap, Removing Barriers https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bridging-the-gap-removing-barriers/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bridging-the-gap-removing-barriers/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/4ad4e796-3152-3225-975a-73792fabe28c S14E10 Shank and Wayne reveiw the Treatment and Accessibilities agenda items for the upcoming General Service Conference in New York.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Alcoholics are bad at math. We try to solve all our problems at one time, instead of one at a time", Non-alcoholic beer is for non-alcoholics" and "If I'm not the problem, then I'm not the solution". Send comments, questions or suggestion to freedom@alcohlicsalive.com 

]]> S14E10 Shank and Wayne reveiw the Treatment and Accessibilities agenda items for the upcoming General Service Conference in New York.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Alcoholics are bad at math. We try to solve all our problems at one time, instead of one at a time", Non-alcoholic beer is for non-alcoholics" and "If I'm not the problem, then I'm not the solution". Send comments, questions or suggestion to freedom@alcohlicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3088 178 full How AA Governs Itself How AA Governs Itself https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/how-aa-governs-itself/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/how-aa-governs-itself/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/07f6a207-7ca0-30b1-b885-28e032769f4a S14E9 Shank and Wayne review the Policy and Admission and Report and Charter items for the upcoming GSC. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Alcoholic Addict", "Maybe you need to do some more research" and "I have a sponsor who has a sponsor who has a sponsor". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E9 Shank and Wayne review the Policy and Admission and Report and Charter items for the upcoming GSC. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Alcoholic Addict", "Maybe you need to do some more research" and "I have a sponsor who has a sponsor who has a sponsor". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2944 177 full Can AA Be Seen Without Being Promotional Can AA Be Seen Without Being Promotional https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/can-aa-be-seen-without-being-promotional/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/can-aa-be-seen-without-being-promotional/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/eadb093f-3db2-3920-a528-dc491a193edc S14E8 Shank and Wayne discuss the Public Information items for the upcoming General Service Conference.  In Meeting Shrapnel they look at P.R.I.D.E "Primary Reason I Die Early", "Meetings are my medicine" and "Just because your in a garage doesn't mean you're a car" If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E8 Shank and Wayne discuss the Public Information items for the upcoming General Service Conference.  In Meeting Shrapnel they look at P.R.I.D.E "Primary Reason I Die Early", "Meetings are my medicine" and "Just because your in a garage doesn't mean you're a car" If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3984 176 full Literature at the Crossroads Literature at the Crossroads https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/literature-at-the-crossroads/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/literature-at-the-crossroads/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/3ad182ec-24e6-3238-bcef-b59611e488cd S14E7 Shank and Wayne discuss the Literature Agenda Items for the upcoming GSC. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "You can only coast downhill", "I woke up this morning with a clear head, in a dry bed" and "You can't be hateful and grateful at the same time". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E7 Shank and Wayne discuss the Literature Agenda Items for the upcoming GSC. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "You can only coast downhill", "I woke up this morning with a clear head, in a dry bed" and "You can't be hateful and grateful at the same time". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3201 175 full Grapevine: Tool, Money Pit or Both? Grapevine: Tool, Money Pit or Both? https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/grapevine-tool-money-pit-or-both/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/grapevine-tool-money-pit-or-both/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/b66689da-cc66-33a5-8ca5-b17b92629a64 S14E6 Shank and Wayne look at the Grapevine agenda items for the upcoming General Service Conference. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Seven days without a meeting makes one WEAK", "There's one thing your going to have to change. Everything" and "No matter how deep of a hole you've dug for yourself, it only takes 12 steps to get out". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E6 Shank and Wayne look at the Grapevine agenda items for the upcoming General Service Conference. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Seven days without a meeting makes one WEAK", "There's one thing your going to have to change. Everything" and "No matter how deep of a hole you've dug for yourself, it only takes 12 steps to get out". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3992 174 full The Basket, the Reserve and the Workbook The Basket, the Reserve and the Workbook https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-basket-the-reserve-and-the-workbook/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-basket-the-reserve-and-the-workbook/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8256be8a-a9c4-3ebc-95e8-ad033c580246 S14E5 Shank and Wayne discuss the Finance Items for the upcoming General Service Conference. In Meeting Shrapnel they look at "I've got good news and bad news. The good news is our steps are suggestive only, the bad news is we have no other suggestions", "If'n yer lookin' to get laid in AA, the odds are good... but then again the goods are odd." and "If you got one foot in yesterday and one in foot in tomorrow, you're peeing on today". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E5 Shank and Wayne discuss the Finance Items for the upcoming General Service Conference. In Meeting Shrapnel they look at "I've got good news and bad news. The good news is our steps are suggestive only, the bad news is we have no other suggestions", "If'n yer lookin' to get laid in AA, the odds are good... but then again the goods are odd." and "If you got one foot in yesterday and one in foot in tomorrow, you're peeing on today". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3119 173 full Behind the Walls, Beyond the Page Behind the Walls, Beyond the Page https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-the-walls-beyond-the-page/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-the-walls-beyond-the-page/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:06:40 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ee072274-39fe-392e-8e07-e40976b1e928 S14E4 Shank and Wayne review the Corrections Agenda Items for the 76th General Service Conference.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Treat em and Street em", "Unless you have screwed a moose on the moon, you are not as unique as you think you are!" and "I don't know about you but I'm here to stay sober". You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E4 Shank and Wayne review the Corrections Agenda Items for the 76th General Service Conference.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Treat em and Street em", "Unless you have screwed a moose on the moon, you are not as unique as you think you are!" and "I don't know about you but I'm here to stay sober". You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3363 172 full Can AA Explain Itself Clearly? Can AA Explain Itself Clearly? https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/can-aa-explain-itself-clearly/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/can-aa-explain-itself-clearly/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/53fa2429-1cfb-33a4-8471-c1a2e01fbb85 S14E3 Shank and Wayne discuss the Cooperation with the Professional Community Agenda items.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "GIFT - God Is Forever There", "I don't always take inventory but when i do its yours" and “Is he/she one of us?”. If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E3 Shank and Wayne discuss the Cooperation with the Professional Community Agenda items.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "GIFT - God Is Forever There", "I don't always take inventory but when i do its yours" and “Is he/she one of us?”. If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3644 171 full Voice, Process and Participation Voice, Process and Participation https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/voice-process-and-participation/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/voice-process-and-participation/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/7ff5e139-73a0-39b5-86e0-6783f397d33d S14E2 Shank and Wayne discuss the Agenda Committee items for the upcoming General Service Conference.  In meeting shrapnel they look at "You can't think of someone else and yourself at the same time", "You can start your day over at any time" and "YAY GOD".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E2 Shank and Wayne discuss the Agenda Committee items for the upcoming General Service Conference.  In meeting shrapnel they look at "You can't think of someone else and yourself at the same time", "You can start your day over at any time" and "YAY GOD".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3447 170 full Strain and Suport in AA Service Strain and Suport in AA Service https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/strain-and-suport-in-aa-service/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/strain-and-suport-in-aa-service/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/68e84ed2-c787-3b77-8b57-7a39ed940490 S14E1 Shank and Wayne discuss some financial and grapevine issues from the recent GS Board Meeting.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Change is a process and an event", "Progress not Perfection" and "Sobriety isn't owned its rented". If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S14E1 Shank and Wayne discuss some financial and grapevine issues from the recent GS Board Meeting.  In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Change is a process and an event", "Progress not Perfection" and "Sobriety isn't owned its rented". If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3259 169 full Chip Culture in AA Chip Culture in AA https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/chip-culture-in-aa/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/chip-culture-in-aa/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/3f551750-b166-3c67-80d3-6025bc19d014 S13E13 In the Season 13 wrap up Shank and Wayne discuss the orgin and history of giving out chips at AA meetings. They also look at if there helpful, harmful, necessary or a waste of time. Is there Chip Culture in AA? If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E13 In the Season 13 wrap up Shank and Wayne discuss the orgin and history of giving out chips at AA meetings. They also look at if there helpful, harmful, necessary or a waste of time. Is there Chip Culture in AA? If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4143 168 full John C. John C. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/john-c/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/john-c/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/f93a6d5b-860a-3ec9-87c3-de61bd2545b3 S13E12 John C. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "This is the most important chip - because without this one, you never get another one", "The banana chip for six months, you're in the right bunch" and "Silver token- Made from recycled beer cans". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E12 John C. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "This is the most important chip - because without this one, you never get another one", "The banana chip for six months, you're in the right bunch" and "Silver token- Made from recycled beer cans". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3330 167 full Eric B. Eric B. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/eric-b/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/eric-b/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/df85cfd0-76a4-3092-9eba-5fd26d3e679b S13E11 Eric B. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne discuss "The grass is starting to grow between your house and the liquor store", "Got a green light to continue on" and "Starting to get a little green in your pocket".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E11 Eric B. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne discuss "The grass is starting to grow between your house and the liquor store", "Got a green light to continue on" and "Starting to get a little green in your pocket".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2717 166 full Lori L. Lori L. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/lori-l/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/lori-l/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/b037dc52-2f2e-3027-9d55-acd697efa266 S13E10 Lori L. tells her story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss classics like "If you were out there nipping while we were in here chipping, come get a clean white chip", "Yellow chip, this is called the urine chip, cause your in the right place" and "The judge said 90 days".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E10 Lori L. tells her story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss classics like "If you were out there nipping while we were in here chipping, come get a clean white chip", "Yellow chip, this is called the urine chip, cause your in the right place" and "The judge said 90 days".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2756 165 full Lisa S. Lisa S. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/lisa-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/lisa-s/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/383f8586-72f4-3216-b762-f865d68d6190 S13E9 Lisa S. tells her story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "If your tired of the high cost of low living", "The butterscotch chip for 60 days, life's getting pretty sweet" and "Anyone got 18 months? (That's 1.5 years for the drug addicts) If you have a suggestion, question or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E9 Lisa S. tells her story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "If your tired of the high cost of low living", "The butterscotch chip for 60 days, life's getting pretty sweet" and "Anyone got 18 months? (That's 1.5 years for the drug addicts) If you have a suggestion, question or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2704 164 full Tate W. Tate W. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tate-w/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tate-w/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/574279ae-0c2d-3176-87bf-d8eef4b973d5 S13E8 Tate W. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel Shank and Wayne discuss "Chips aren't rewards or awards but they'll keep you out of the psych ward", "Now its time for the heavy metal" and "The garnet chip for 30 days and what feels like 3000 nights.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E8 Tate W. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel Shank and Wayne discuss "Chips aren't rewards or awards but they'll keep you out of the psych ward", "Now its time for the heavy metal" and "The garnet chip for 30 days and what feels like 3000 nights.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2933 163 full Vikki D. Vikki D. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/vikki-d/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/vikki-d/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/01be62e9-ab40-3d14-80c1-39e465fd8674 S13E7 Vikki D. tells her story. In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "If you slip, don't slide. Just come back and get another chip", "If you're feeling too high or too shy, you can come get one from me after the meetig", "The brown chip for a shi**y attitude". If you have a suggestion, question or comment you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E7 Vikki D. tells her story. In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "If you slip, don't slide. Just come back and get another chip", "If you're feeling too high or too shy, you can come get one from me after the meetig", "The brown chip for a shi**y attitude". If you have a suggestion, question or comment you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2300 162 full Alex P. Alex P. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/alex-p/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/alex-p/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/f9e0324b-09f3-3870-ae3d-40afdcbf2a2f S13E6 Alex P. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne discuss "We're not rewarding you for being good, we're celebrating that you didn't die", "Red chip for 90 days blood and guts", and "Green chip for 9 months you're pregnant with the program". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicalive.com 

]]> S13E6 Alex P. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne discuss "We're not rewarding you for being good, we're celebrating that you didn't die", "Red chip for 90 days blood and guts", and "Green chip for 9 months you're pregnant with the program". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3083 161 full Nancy H. Nancy H. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/nancy-h/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/nancy-h/#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ba9dcdc0-c91c-3ef3-a877-19249e2b70e5 S13E5 Nancy H. tells her story. Chip Shrapnel dives into "We don't stay sober from chip to chip, we stay sober day to day - but it's fun to celebrate", "Gold chip - your future's already brighter than your past" and "Purple chip - royalty now; we knight you a trusted servant". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E5 Nancy H. tells her story. Chip Shrapnel dives into "We don't stay sober from chip to chip, we stay sober day to day - but it's fun to celebrate", "Gold chip - your future's already brighter than your past" and "Purple chip - royalty now; we knight you a trusted servant". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3077 160 full Ravi S. Ravi S. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/ravi-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/ravi-s/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/9326c425-5d01-3222-954e-faba5f0e53d7 S13E4 Ravi S. tells his story. In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "You've gone from "I'm not sure" to "maybe this thing does work", "Ninety days - now we stop clapping and start handing you service positions" and "Six months - congratulations, you've survived the pink cloud, the gray funk, and a few holidays".  Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E4 Ravi S. tells his story. In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "You've gone from "I'm not sure" to "maybe this thing does work", "Ninety days - now we stop clapping and start handing you service positions" and "Six months - congratulations, you've survived the pink cloud, the gray funk, and a few holidays".  Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2460 159 full Mike B. Mike B. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/mike-b/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/mike-b/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:02:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a1aceb6d-fd4e-3429-8f3e-ff0f6c6bd0de S13E3 Mike B. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "This chip is heavy - its full of all our hope for you", "Thirty days - welcome to the miracle club", and "Nine months - long enough to grow a baby, you've been growing a new life".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E3 Mike B. tells his story.  In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "This chip is heavy - its full of all our hope for you", "Thirty days - welcome to the miracle club", and "Nine months - long enough to grow a baby, you've been growing a new life".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2957 158 full Bob S. Bob S. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bob-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bob-s/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/0d888d13-2bc4-30fa-9c3d-0d22244fd773 S13E2 Christmas letter to the AA membership from Bill Wilson in 1944. Bob S. from Charlotte NC tells his story.  Chip Shrapnel dives into "I am your Chipmunk tonight", "Give up the fight pick up a white" and Chips aren't rewards or awards but they will keep you out of the psych ward".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E2 Christmas letter to the AA membership from Bill Wilson in 1944. Bob S. from Charlotte NC tells his story.  Chip Shrapnel dives into "I am your Chipmunk tonight", "Give up the fight pick up a white" and Chips aren't rewards or awards but they will keep you out of the psych ward".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2717 157 full John M. John M. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/john-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/john-m/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8626c3d4-539f-3efe-a16a-97eb0dc627ac S13E1 John M. tells his story. In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "My name is...I'm your Alcoholic Chip Concierge", "If you want to join AA for the first time we offer the white chip" and "Silver Chip for 24 hours, made out of melted down handcuffs so we won't forget where we came from".  If you have a comment, question or suggetion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S13E1 John M. tells his story. In Chip Shrapnel they discuss "My name is...I'm your Alcoholic Chip Concierge", "If you want to join AA for the first time we offer the white chip" and "Silver Chip for 24 hours, made out of melted down handcuffs so we won't forget where we came from".  If you have a comment, question or suggetion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3440 156 full Living Sober Living Sober https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/living-sober/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/living-sober/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/56ec5bcd-f021-3d7b-861e-9def862d2fb2 S12E13 Shank and Wayne discuss what stuck and what didn't from Season 12 slogans.  The author of Living Sober, Barry L., shares his experience on Tradition 3 at the AA International Convention in 1985 held in Montreal Canada.  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E13 Shank and Wayne discuss what stuck and what didn't from Season 12 slogans.  The author of Living Sober, Barry L., shares his experience on Tradition 3 at the AA International Convention in 1985 held in Montreal Canada.  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3537 155 full You Can't Keep It Unless You Give It Away You Can't Keep It Unless You Give It Away https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/you-cant-keep-it-unless-you-give-it-away/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/you-cant-keep-it-unless-you-give-it-away/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/f350d16a-fad7-3dc0-a4a3-0c8a69a4e198 S12E12 Another AA classic slogan, "You can't keep it unless you give it away", is discussed. In Living Sober Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne look at "a clear head and a steady heart", "alcoholism is an extremely serious human condition" and "on the path of a happy, healthy destiny".   Email all comments, suggestions or question to freedom@alcholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E12 Another AA classic slogan, "You can't keep it unless you give it away", is discussed. In Living Sober Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne look at "a clear head and a steady heart", "alcoholism is an extremely serious human condition" and "on the path of a happy, healthy destiny".   Email all comments, suggestions or question to freedom@alcholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2774 154 full Stick With The Winners Stick With The Winners https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/stick-with-the-winners/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/stick-with-the-winners/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/b760b7bd-b0c2-33d8-a79f-0c6477b33034 S12E11 Shank and Wayne discuss the classic AA statement "Stick With The Winners".  In Living Sober Shrapnel they review "living sober", "sick problem drinkers", "wrenches the bones" and "hope that makes the heart sing".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E11 Shank and Wayne discuss the classic AA statement "Stick With The Winners".  In Living Sober Shrapnel they review "living sober", "sick problem drinkers", "wrenches the bones" and "hope that makes the heart sing".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3027 153 full Take The Cotton Out Of Your Ears And Put It In Your Mouth Take The Cotton Out Of Your Ears And Put It In Your Mouth https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/take-the-cotton-out-of-your-ears-and-put-it-in-your-mouth/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/take-the-cotton-out-of-your-ears-and-put-it-in-your-mouth/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/7e09296d-aa0f-3fad-bca8-027cf6a862e5 S12E10 Shank and Wayne discuss the old time saying "Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth." In Living Sober Shrapnel they discuss "the unvarnished facts", "an ailment characterized especially by egocentricity" and "an insincere gesture." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E10 Shank and Wayne discuss the old time saying "Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth." In Living Sober Shrapnel they discuss "the unvarnished facts", "an ailment characterized especially by egocentricity" and "an insincere gesture." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2371 152 full It Works If You Work It It Works If You Work It https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/it-works-if-you-work-it/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/it-works-if-you-work-it/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5fb9150f-beaa-3221-a868-d1c2cdd4d741 S12E9 One of the most popular statements in AA jargon is discussed by Shank and Wayne: "It works if you work it".  Living Sober Shrapnel includes "more misinformation than truth", "all your teeth wearing tiny sweaters" and "explore recovery ideas at great depth".

]]> S12E9 One of the most popular statements in AA jargon is discussed by Shank and Wayne: "It works if you work it".  Living Sober Shrapnel includes "more misinformation than truth", "all your teeth wearing tiny sweaters" and "explore recovery ideas at great depth".

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2691 151 full Take What You Want And Leave the Rest Take What You Want And Leave the Rest https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/take-what-you-want-and-leave-the-rest/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/take-what-you-want-and-leave-the-rest/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/2ceb132d-278e-38cf-8fcc-f3a4fdf14d5a S12E8 Shank and Wayne discuss the very popular AA statement: "Take what you want and leave the rest."  Living Sober Shrapnel includes "pathway to recovery", "booze-fighters" and "all comers".  Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E8 Shank and Wayne discuss the very popular AA statement: "Take what you want and leave the rest."  Living Sober Shrapnel includes "pathway to recovery", "booze-fighters" and "all comers".  Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2115 150 full My Best Thinking Got Me Here My Best Thinking Got Me Here https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/my-best-thinking-got-me-here/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/my-best-thinking-got-me-here/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:53:56 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/2e72ed0b-8ba0-3d18-a42a-4524431db98c S12E7 Listen as Shank and Wayne discuss if "There Best Thinking Got Them Here".  In Living Sober Shrapnel they look at "When all else fails, Follow Directions", "hopless drunkards" and "the would be helper".  You can contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E7 Listen as Shank and Wayne discuss if "There Best Thinking Got Them Here".  In Living Sober Shrapnel they look at "When all else fails, Follow Directions", "hopless drunkards" and "the would be helper".  You can contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2168 149 full Keep Coming Back Keep Coming Back https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/keep-coming-back/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/keep-coming-back/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:59:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/34cae5c5-9adc-36f3-8e52-2f55e09b2c55 S12E6 Shank and Wayne discuss the very popular saying "Keep Coming Back". In Living Sober Shrapnel they take another look at the Investment Counsel Poem from page 81.  If you have a suggestion, comment or question email them to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E6 Shank and Wayne discuss the very popular saying "Keep Coming Back". In Living Sober Shrapnel they take another look at the Investment Counsel Poem from page 81.  If you have a suggestion, comment or question email them to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2980 148 full My Sponsor Said... My Sponsor Said... https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/my-sponsor-said/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/my-sponsor-said/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/aab5b170-5cb5-3abd-a5ae-4b323ccb954d S12E5 Shank and Wayne discuss the popular statement "My Sponsor Said...." In Living Sober Shrapnel they look at "online meetings available on the internet", "alcoholism is expensive" and "climb out of the hole". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E5 Shank and Wayne discuss the popular statement "My Sponsor Said...." In Living Sober Shrapnel they look at "online meetings available on the internet", "alcoholism is expensive" and "climb out of the hole". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3014 147 full Sit Down, Shut Up and Listen Sit Down, Shut Up and Listen https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/sit-down-shut-up-and-listen/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/sit-down-shut-up-and-listen/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/9e6773e1-1769-3b34-bdef-3a2bbb2c6e52 S12 E4 The popular statement "Sit down, shut up and listen" is examined by Shank and Wayne.  In Living Soberr Shrapnel they discuss "the sober years go by", "distance, or weather, or illness, or business, or guests, or being broke, or the hour, or anything else" and "canoe, camel, helicopter, jeep, truck, bicycle or sleigh". If you have a comment, suggestion or quetion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12 E4 The popular statement "Sit down, shut up and listen" is examined by Shank and Wayne.  In Living Soberr Shrapnel they discuss "the sober years go by", "distance, or weather, or illness, or business, or guests, or being broke, or the hour, or anything else" and "canoe, camel, helicopter, jeep, truck, bicycle or sleigh". If you have a comment, suggestion or quetion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3575 146 full Fake It Till You Make It Fake It Till You Make It https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/fake-it-till-you-make-it/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/fake-it-till-you-make-it/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/4efa75db-ba3d-3498-8218-be8d8347fef4 S12E3 Shank and Wayne discuss the popular statement "Fake it till you make it".  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "AA Slogans", "applications of the AA program" and "king-size AA gatherings".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E3 Shank and Wayne discuss the popular statement "Fake it till you make it".  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "AA Slogans", "applications of the AA program" and "king-size AA gatherings".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2362 145 full Don't Drink No Matter What Don't Drink No Matter What https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/dont-drink-no-matter-what/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/dont-drink-no-matter-what/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/9e0bf44b-46bd-3092-b4f7-5e872a4b53ad S12E2 Don't drink no matter what.  Shank and Wayne disuss this popular AA saying and if an alcoholic and actually do this.  In Living Sober Sharpnel they discuss "alcoholic or not", "Diversity of opinion" and "some contentment, peace of mind, solutions to problems, zest for living". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E2 Don't drink no matter what.  Shank and Wayne disuss this popular AA saying and if an alcoholic and actually do this.  In Living Sober Sharpnel they discuss "alcoholic or not", "Diversity of opinion" and "some contentment, peace of mind, solutions to problems, zest for living". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2795 144 full Meeting Makers Make It Meeting Makers Make It https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/do-meeting-makers-make-it/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/do-meeting-makers-make-it/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/40706705-5949-30c0-aea1-152a39ac4d03 S12E1 Do meeting makers really make it?  Shank and Wayne discuss this classic AA saying while comparing it to what the AA literature says.  In Living Sober Shrapnel they discuss "eyeball-to-eyeball sharing", "stay away from a swamp full of mosquitoes" and "recovered, happy, nondrinking alchoholics".  If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S12E1 Do meeting makers really make it?  Shank and Wayne discuss this classic AA saying while comparing it to what the AA literature says.  In Living Sober Shrapnel they discuss "eyeball-to-eyeball sharing", "stay away from a swamp full of mosquitoes" and "recovered, happy, nondrinking alchoholics".  If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3648 143 full Bringing the Concepts Home - Season 11 Wrap Up Bringing the Concepts Home - Season 11 Wrap Up https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bringing-the-concepts-home-season-11-wrap-up/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bringing-the-concepts-home-season-11-wrap-up/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/897bc0d6-9fe0-3c31-8b99-c079aa9da4f9 S11E13 Shank and Wayne wrap up Season 11 with an overview of the 12 Concepts for World Service.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "addressed to special interest groups", "drunkards, bums, or fanatic, dried-up teetotalers" and "A.A is a reflection of the larger society around us." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com. 

]]> S11E13 Shank and Wayne wrap up Season 11 with an overview of the 12 Concepts for World Service.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "addressed to special interest groups", "drunkards, bums, or fanatic, dried-up teetotalers" and "A.A is a reflection of the larger society around us." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com. 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3580 142 full Concept 12 - Spiritual Safeguards Concept 12 - Spiritual Safeguards https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-12-spiritual-safeguards/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-12-spiritual-safeguards/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8c073dec-7790-3c31-8009-48c7bada41c5 S11E12 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 12 of World Services.  Living Sober Shrapnel takes a look at the "Big Book", "The Twelve Steps, guides to individual growth" and "courageous, once-hopeless former drunkards."  If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S11E12 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 12 of World Services.  Living Sober Shrapnel takes a look at the "Big Book", "The Twelve Steps, guides to individual growth" and "courageous, once-hopeless former drunkards."  If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3261 141 full Concept 11 - Behind the Scenes Concept 11 - Behind the Scenes https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-11-behind-the-scenes/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-11-behind-the-scenes/#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/0721ce8d-f9cf-3426-91a5-b84cf613c2f9 S11E11 Great discussion on Concept 11 of World Services.  In Living Sober Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne discuss "Getting wasted", "Alcohol is a drug" and "Wine, Women  and Song".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11E11 Great discussion on Concept 11 of World Services.  In Living Sober Shrapnel, Shank and Wayne discuss "Getting wasted", "Alcohol is a drug" and "Wine, Women  and Song".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3026 140 full Concept 10 - Authority and Responsibility Go Hand in Hand Concept 10 - Authority and Responsibility Go Hand in Hand https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-10-authority-and-responsibility-go-hand-in-hand/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-10-authority-and-responsibility-go-hand-in-hand/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/66383733-a40a-3597-abbe-9f78c81cf880 S11 E10 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept X.  In Living Sober Shrapnel they ponder "face-to-face, confidential revelation", "leave, no matter what" and "days of wine and “Sweet Adeline”. If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wanye at freedom@alcoholicalive.com

]]> S11 E10 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept X.  In Living Sober Shrapnel they ponder "face-to-face, confidential revelation", "leave, no matter what" and "days of wine and “Sweet Adeline”. If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Shank and Wanye at freedom@alcoholicalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2488 139 full Concept 9 - Leadership Matters Concept 9 - Leadership Matters https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-9-leadership-matters/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-9-leadership-matters/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/269f30f3-1433-30de-8e01-1d40e3592803 S11 E9 Shank and Wayne discuss the importance of good leadership in Alcoholics Anonymous.  Living Sober Shrapnel explores "it is futile to bemoan that fact", "swilling a cola" and "necessary lubrication for the smooth operation of society". If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11 E9 Shank and Wayne discuss the importance of good leadership in Alcoholics Anonymous.  Living Sober Shrapnel explores "it is futile to bemoan that fact", "swilling a cola" and "necessary lubrication for the smooth operation of society". If you have a comment, question or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3387 138 full Concept 8 - Trustees Can't Do It All Concept 8 - Trustees Can't Do It All https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-8-trustees-cant-do-it-all/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-8-trustees-cant-do-it-all/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/fae01932-ca13-3033-a282-d6fe28c97e58 S11E8 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 8 of World Services.  Living Sober Shrapnel explore "if it rains in Spain or the stars fall on Alabama", "the whispered reservation", "to please a boss or doctor or judge or creditor". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11E8 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 8 of World Services.  Living Sober Shrapnel explore "if it rains in Spain or the stars fall on Alabama", "the whispered reservation", "to please a boss or doctor or judge or creditor". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2509 137 full Concept 7 - Tradition vs. Legal Power Concept 7 - Tradition vs. Legal Power https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-vii-tradition-vs-legal-power/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-vii-tradition-vs-legal-power/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/f39b2c64-a715-36d0-9b17-e9079f4e624a S11E7 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept VII and the difference between spiritual influence and legal power.  Living Sober Shrapnel looks at "The giddy rapture", "an emotional entaglement", and "premature liasions are crippling recovery".  If you have a question, commment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11E7 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept VII and the difference between spiritual influence and legal power.  Living Sober Shrapnel looks at "The giddy rapture", "an emotional entaglement", and "premature liasions are crippling recovery".  If you have a question, commment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2975 136 full Concept 6 - Who Does What? Concept 6 - Who Does What? https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-vi-who-does-what/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-vi-who-does-what/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ddea3df5-9be7-314e-9990-e8c48bce3c98 S11E6 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept VI and the distribution of responsibilites within Alcoholics Anonymous.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "orgy of self-pity", "a good meal a-coming" and "morass of self pity".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11E6 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept VI and the distribution of responsibilites within Alcoholics Anonymous.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "orgy of self-pity", "a good meal a-coming" and "morass of self pity".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2906 135 full Concept 5 - Let the Minority Speak Concept 5 - Let the Minority Speak https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-v-let-the-minority-speak/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-v-let-the-minority-speak/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/412e054f-2057-397f-8d5b-d2c54d8446ec S11E5 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept V and the importance of listening to the Minority Opinion. Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Self-pity is an inticing swamp", "a great ticket to a barroom" and "a weird flair".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11E5 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept V and the importance of listening to the Minority Opinion. Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Self-pity is an inticing swamp", "a great ticket to a barroom" and "a weird flair".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2702 134 full Concept 4 - Everyone Deserves a Voice Concept 4 - Everyone Deserves a Voice https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-4-everyone-deserves-a-voice/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-4-everyone-deserves-a-voice/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a078e031-ba72-39b5-a97f-2bf1cffef720 S11E4 - Shank and Wayne have a great Plain Language discussion about AA's Concept 4. Living Sober Shrapnel disects "all those assorted smokes", "skip such risky brushes" and "chemically triggered urge for immediate satisfaction".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11E4 - Shank and Wayne have a great Plain Language discussion about AA's Concept 4. Living Sober Shrapnel disects "all those assorted smokes", "skip such risky brushes" and "chemically triggered urge for immediate satisfaction".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2661 133 full Concept 3 - Trust People To Do The Job Concept 3 - Trust People To Do The Job https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-3-trust-people-to-do-the-job/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-3-trust-people-to-do-the-job/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/64ec820d-da8a-3fab-bfe9-1aa9347237a3 S11E3 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 4 for World Services.  Living Sober Shrapnel explores "meth, barbiturates, crack, cocaine, oxycodone, vicodin, acid, tranks, ecstasy, heroin, poppers", "oral magic" and "dittos under that tale".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S11E3 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 4 for World Services.  Living Sober Shrapnel explores "meth, barbiturates, crack, cocaine, oxycodone, vicodin, acid, tranks, ecstasy, heroin, poppers", "oral magic" and "dittos under that tale".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2269 132 full Concept 2 - Passing the Baton Concept 2 - Passing the Baton https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-2-passing-the-baton/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-2-passing-the-baton/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5137f540-9346-395a-bf02-19b6603ab44f S11E2 Join Shank and Wayne for a great discussion on Concept 2.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "We think the drink all the way through", "music and gay laughter" and "an exquiste surge of bliss". If  you have a question, comment or suggestion you can contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S11E2 Join Shank and Wayne for a great discussion on Concept 2.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "We think the drink all the way through", "music and gay laughter" and "an exquiste surge of bliss". If  you have a question, comment or suggestion you can contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2274 131 full Concept 1 - Who's Really In Charge? Concept 1 - Who's Really In Charge? https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-1-whos-really-in-charge/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/concept-1-whos-really-in-charge/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a727c6ef-987e-3781-b689-1b42a7de1465 S11 E1 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 1 in Plain Language :) Living Sober Shrapnel looks at "formal, institutionalized sessions of peace", "mindless polyanna-ism" and "rage in grief and anger".  If you have a quesiton, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicalive.com 

]]> S11 E1 Shank and Wayne discuss Concept 1 in Plain Language :) Living Sober Shrapnel looks at "formal, institutionalized sessions of peace", "mindless polyanna-ism" and "rage in grief and anger".  If you have a quesiton, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2413 130 full Stonewalled - When the Fellowship Speaks and Nobody Listens Stonewalled - When the Fellowship Speaks and Nobody Listens https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/stonewalled-when-the-fellowship-speaks-and-nobody-listens/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/stonewalled-when-the-fellowship-speaks-and-nobody-listens/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8843f72b-0c11-39da-b8c7-11f8db664570 S10E12 Shank and Wayne review some of the requests from the fellowhsip that never made it to conference committees. Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "nonalcoholic high", "easy does it", and "bitten off more than even a hippo could chew". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10E12 Shank and Wayne review some of the requests from the fellowhsip that never made it to conference committees. Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "nonalcoholic high", "easy does it", and "bitten off more than even a hippo could chew". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2708 129 full Behind Closed Doors: What Didn't Make It 75th GSC Behind Closed Doors: What Didn't Make It 75th GSC https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-closed-doors-what-didnt-make-it-75th-gsc/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-closed-doors-what-didnt-make-it-75th-gsc/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/3925106b-1998-311f-8d4c-04938d512b76 S10 E11 Shank and Wayne discuss Items that were consider by Conference Committees but never make it to the 75th General Service Conference for Consideration.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "treated shabbily or unjustly", "boil inside fruitlessly", and "escape drinking".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10 E11 Shank and Wayne discuss Items that were consider by Conference Committees but never make it to the 75th General Service Conference for Consideration.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "treated shabbily or unjustly", "boil inside fruitlessly", and "escape drinking".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3005 128 full The Good, Bad and Unfinished - 75th GSC Recap The Good, Bad and Unfinished - 75th GSC Recap https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-good-bad-and-unfinished-75th-gsc-recap/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-good-bad-and-unfinished-75th-gsc-recap/#comments Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/06f1df0f-a5f1-39ec-bc14-198ec978d9de S10E10 Shank and Wayne review the Advisory Actions from the 75th GSC.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "a program of dream interpretation", "jar us like a thunderbolt" and "make it a triple play: Don’t let yourself get too tired, too hungry, or too lonely". If you have a question, commment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alchoholicsalive.com

]]> S10E10 Shank and Wayne review the Advisory Actions from the 75th GSC.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "a program of dream interpretation", "jar us like a thunderbolt" and "make it a triple play: Don’t let yourself get too tired, too hungry, or too lonely". If you have a question, commment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alchoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3787 127 full Behind the Curtain - AA's Financial Reality Check Behind the Curtain - AA's Financial Reality Check https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-the-curtain-aas-financial-reality-check/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-the-curtain-aas-financial-reality-check/#comments Tue, 20 May 2025 05:05:45 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/54483ac3-7c99-3f21-8db7-d6b3a3627638 S10E9 Shank and Wayne take a look into AA's finances from the 2024 finanical statements and 2025 budget.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "AA Jargon", "Sex and Sponsorship", "Given a Bum Steer" and "Sponsors Can Goof".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10E9 Shank and Wayne take a look into AA's finances from the 2024 finanical statements and 2025 budget.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "AA Jargon", "Sex and Sponsorship", "Given a Bum Steer" and "Sponsors Can Goof".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3716 126 full Self Support or Self Survival? Self Support or Self Survival? https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/self-support-or-self-survival/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/self-support-or-self-survival/#comments Tue, 13 May 2025 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/135d7548-bf4e-33d7-9f2e-b079649fe9df S10E8 Shank and Wayne discuss if AA is really Self Supporting through its own voluntary contributions.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Bootlegger", "Hot-Buttered-Rum-Guzzlers" and "Fat Driving".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10E8 Shank and Wayne discuss if AA is really Self Supporting through its own voluntary contributions.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Bootlegger", "Hot-Buttered-Rum-Guzzlers" and "Fat Driving".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2928 125 full Price Hikes and Pamphlets - Where did the Money Go? Price Hikes and Pamphlets - Where did the Money Go? https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/price-hikes-and-pamphlets-where-did-the-money-go/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/price-hikes-and-pamphlets-where-did-the-money-go/#comments Tue, 06 May 2025 05:04:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/23a9619d-fa8a-371d-ba85-767ac47b06c5 S10E7 Shank and Wayne discuss how literature price hikes and addtional pamphlets did not help AA's bottom line. Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "fatigue, hunger, loneliness, anger and overelation", "round-the-clock-winesippers" and "off the sause".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10E7 Shank and Wayne discuss how literature price hikes and addtional pamphlets did not help AA's bottom line. Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "fatigue, hunger, loneliness, anger and overelation", "round-the-clock-winesippers" and "off the sause".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2909 124 full Pamphlets - Necessary or Not? 75th GSC Pamphlets - Necessary or Not? 75th GSC https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/pamphlets-necessary-or-not-75th-gsc/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/pamphlets-necessary-or-not-75th-gsc/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/89563d77-1660-31b8-bc76-4dbc3efeb7d2 S10E6 Shank and Wayne take a look at AA's pamphlet distribution and discuss if they are worth the effort, do they fulfill our primary purpose or destract?  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "restful convalescence", "bridge, macrame, the opera, tropical fish, cabinetmaking, needlework, baseball, writing, signing, crossword puzzles, cooking, bird-watching, amateur acting, leathercraft, gardening, sailing, the guitar, movies, dancing, marbles, bonsai, collecting something or other" and "Serenity is like a gyroscope".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10E6 Shank and Wayne take a look at AA's pamphlet distribution and discuss if they are worth the effort, do they fulfill our primary purpose or destract?  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "restful convalescence", "bridge, macrame, the opera, tropical fish, cabinetmaking, needlework, baseball, writing, signing, crossword puzzles, cooking, bird-watching, amateur acting, leathercraft, gardening, sailing, the guitar, movies, dancing, marbles, bonsai, collecting something or other" and "Serenity is like a gyroscope".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3789 123 full Treatment, Accessibilities, Trustees, Archives, International, Regional Forums 75th GSC Treatment, Accessibilities, Trustees, Archives, International, Regional Forums 75th GSC https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/treatment-accessibilities-trustees-archives-international-regional-forums-75th-gsc/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/treatment-accessibilities-trustees-archives-international-regional-forums-75th-gsc/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/584c930e-0b74-387e-929b-b7196b8c352f S10 E5 Shank and Wayne discuss agenda items from the 75th General Service Conference for the Treatment and Accessibilites, Trustees, Archives and International Coventions/Regional Forum Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel takes a look at "Sitting in a hen house makes you a hen", "at the KP" and "unbelievably fertile powers of imagination".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10 E5 Shank and Wayne discuss agenda items from the 75th General Service Conference for the Treatment and Accessibilites, Trustees, Archives and International Coventions/Regional Forum Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel takes a look at "Sitting in a hen house makes you a hen", "at the KP" and "unbelievably fertile powers of imagination".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3883 122 full Policy/Admissions, PI, Report and Charter 75th GSC Policy/Admissions, PI, Report and Charter 75th GSC https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/policyadmissions-pi-report-and-charter-75th-gsc/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/policyadmissions-pi-report-and-charter-75th-gsc/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/3312d523-5aa8-3b7e-b23b-288e7724401f S10 E4 Shank and Wayne discuss agenda items for the 75th General Service Conference from the Policy/Admissions, Public Information and Report and Charter Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Weddings and Barmitzvahs and Christenings, and Holidays, and Football Games and Cocktail Parties and Business Lunches", "Recovered Alcoholics" and "Healthy Respect for Alcohol, Healthy Respect for Cyanide, Iodine or any other Poison, A Skull and Crossbones". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10 E4 Shank and Wayne discuss agenda items for the 75th General Service Conference from the Policy/Admissions, Public Information and Report and Charter Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Weddings and Barmitzvahs and Christenings, and Holidays, and Football Games and Cocktail Parties and Business Lunches", "Recovered Alcoholics" and "Healthy Respect for Alcohol, Healthy Respect for Cyanide, Iodine or any other Poison, A Skull and Crossbones". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4127 121 full Grapevine, La Vina, Literature - 75th GSC Grapevine, La Vina, Literature - 75th GSC https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/grapevine-la-vina-literature-75th-gsc/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/grapevine-la-vina-literature-75th-gsc/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/01127638-ee99-31e4-93f1-999dd37f85e8 S10 E3 Shank and Wayne discuss agenda items for the 75th General Service Conference from the Grapevine, La Vina and Literature Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Distilled Spirits" "A Pickle Can Change Itself Back Into a Cucumber" and "Free Trial Period".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10 E3 Shank and Wayne discuss agenda items for the 75th General Service Conference from the Grapevine, La Vina and Literature Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Distilled Spirits" "A Pickle Can Change Itself Back Into a Cucumber" and "Free Trial Period".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4467 120 full Corrections, Finance and CPC - 75th GSC Corrections, Finance and CPC - 75th GSC https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/corrections-finance-and-cpc-75th-gsc/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/corrections-finance-and-cpc-75th-gsc/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/23732111-2de3-3498-ae6d-2cbe2b7c8da5 S10 E2 Shank and Wayne discuss some of the agenda items for the 75th General Service Conference from the CPC, Corrections and Finance Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Cafeteria Style", "Balanced Diet of Ideas" and "Just Don't Pick Up That First Drink".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10 E2 Shank and Wayne discuss some of the agenda items for the 75th General Service Conference from the CPC, Corrections and Finance Committees.  Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "Cafeteria Style", "Balanced Diet of Ideas" and "Just Don't Pick Up That First Drink".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3850 119 full Harmony and Effectiveness with Shank and Wayne Harmony and Effectiveness with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/harmony-and-effectiveness-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/harmony-and-effectiveness-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/b2e3ee86-8479-3b9e-b9ff-432d742025d3 S10E1 Shank and Wayne review the 75th General Service Conference items for the Agenda Committee.  In Living Sober Shrapnel they discuss "Thick Tongues", "Grim, Wet Blanket Experience" and "The Twelve Steps Offered as a Program of Recovery in the Book Alcoholics Anonymous".  You can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S10E1 Shank and Wayne review the 75th General Service Conference items for the Agenda Committee.  In Living Sober Shrapnel they discuss "Thick Tongues", "Grim, Wet Blanket Experience" and "The Twelve Steps Offered as a Program of Recovery in the Book Alcoholics Anonymous".  You can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3747 118 full The Steps we Take with Shank and Wayne The Steps we Take with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-steps-we-take-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-steps-we-take-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/b5af99b5-e99d-321b-a5cb-7e8ce8479a2c S9E13 Shank and Wayne do a wrap up of the 12 Steps and discuss upcoming Season 10.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E13 Shank and Wayne do a wrap up of the 12 Steps and discuss upcoming Season 10.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3139 117 full Carry the Message with Karen C. Carry the Message with Karen C. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/carry-the-message-with-karen-c/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/carry-the-message-with-karen-c/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/fb566dbc-e6ed-3585-a7c5-aa9472633c94 S9E12 Karen shares her experience with step 12 and Carrying the Message.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "BOSTON - Be of service to others now", "Service is gratitude in action", and "The only thing worse than my problems are my solutions".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E12 Karen shares her experience with step 12 and Carrying the Message.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "BOSTON - Be of service to others now", "Service is gratitude in action", and "The only thing worse than my problems are my solutions".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3251 116 full Pray and Meditate with Clay F. Pray and Meditate with Clay F. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/pray-and-meditate-with-clay-f/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/pray-and-meditate-with-clay-f/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/491a8f41-ec1c-34c0-a7a3-b830b089d79a S9E11 Clay F. shares his experience with Prayer and Meditation. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Meditation is an opportunity to witness what's around me", "We get down on our knees to get back on our feet", "If you pray without action you are just begging" and "We get in a circle because we no longer do lines".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E11 Clay F. shares his experience with Prayer and Meditation. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Meditation is an opportunity to witness what's around me", "We get down on our knees to get back on our feet", "If you pray without action you are just begging" and "We get in a circle because we no longer do lines".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2821 115 full Continue Inventory with Melissa G. Continue Inventory with Melissa G. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/continue-inventory-with-melissa-g/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/continue-inventory-with-melissa-g/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/e5f446eb-41a8-333d-b3cf-0fc6fe4f23f7 S9E10 Melissa shares her experience with continuing to take inventory and Step 10.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "FEAR - Frustration, Ego, Anxiety and Resentment", "You received without cost, now give without charge" and "If your not working on your recovery, you're working on your relapse."  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can reach Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E10 Melissa shares her experience with continuing to take inventory and Step 10.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "FEAR - Frustration, Ego, Anxiety and Resentment", "You received without cost, now give without charge" and "If your not working on your recovery, you're working on your relapse."  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can reach Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2667 114 full Make Amends with Matt S. Make Amends with Matt S. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/make-amends-with-matt-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/make-amends-with-matt-s/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ba210a61-60b9-3b1c-b3a7-9bd77e97f21d S9E9 Matt shares his experience with Making Amends and taking Step 9.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Alcoholism is the only disease that treats loneliness with isolation", "Easy does it - but do it", and "If I'm not the problem, then there is no solution".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E9 Matt shares his experience with Making Amends and taking Step 9.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Alcoholism is the only disease that treats loneliness with isolation", "Easy does it - but do it", and "If I'm not the problem, then there is no solution".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3184 113 full Became Willing with Ricky M. Became Willing with Ricky M. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/became-willing-with-ricky-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/became-willing-with-ricky-m/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:03:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5b41cfa7-1b2e-3c2c-96b3-4fcd07007c82 S9E8 Ricky shares his experience with working Step 8 in Alcoholics Anonymous. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Willing doesn't mean wanting", "SLIP - Sober Living isn't a Priority", and "You're only late for your first meeting".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E8 Ricky shares his experience with working Step 8 in Alcoholics Anonymous. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Willing doesn't mean wanting", "SLIP - Sober Living isn't a Priority", and "You're only late for your first meeting".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2579 112 full Humbly Ask with Lyn S. Humbly Ask with Lyn S. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/humbly-ask-with-lyn-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/humbly-ask-with-lyn-s/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5dc62481-e35c-3c50-b209-285962e1d1a1 S9E7 Lyn S. shares her experience with Step 7. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Bless Them, Change Me", "When you get run over by a train, it's not the caboose that kills you", and "Not every share at a meeting is meant for me to hear".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E7 Lyn S. shares her experience with Step 7. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Bless Them, Change Me", "When you get run over by a train, it's not the caboose that kills you", and "Not every share at a meeting is meant for me to hear".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3243 111 full Entirely Ready with Earl R. Entirely Ready with Earl R. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/entirely-ready-with-earl-r/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/entirely-ready-with-earl-r/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/34ddf6d3-fd17-3e08-9c70-0a4f77db1a65 S9E6 Earl R. shares his experience with Step 6.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Listen like you have no opinion", "I'm allergic to alcohol - everytime I drink I break out in handcuffs", and "It is what it is". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E6 Earl R. shares his experience with Step 6.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Listen like you have no opinion", "I'm allergic to alcohol - everytime I drink I break out in handcuffs", and "It is what it is". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2788 110 full Admit Your Wrongs with Juli Y. Admit Your Wrongs with Juli Y. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/admit-your-wrongs-with-juli-y/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/admit-your-wrongs-with-juli-y/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ba9c1cb6-2b63-3908-8b2d-328ee4bead54 S9E5 Juli shares her experience with Step 5. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "ISM - I Seek Misery", "Fear is a mile high and a mile wide - but paper thin", "There are no victims, only volunteers". If you have suggestion, question or comment you can reach Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E5 Juli shares her experience with Step 5. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "ISM - I Seek Misery", "Fear is a mile high and a mile wide - but paper thin", "There are no victims, only volunteers". If you have suggestion, question or comment you can reach Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2949 109 full Personal Inventory with Bentley M. Personal Inventory with Bentley M. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/personal-inventory-with-bentley-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/personal-inventory-with-bentley-m/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:05:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/37c34829-b3be-3d80-8275-d435bc9a5039 S9E4 Bentley shares his experience with Step 4.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Expectations are premeditated resentments", "You will never get ahead as long as you keep trying to get even" and "Emotions are not instructions!"  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E4 Bentley shares his experience with Step 4.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Expectations are premeditated resentments", "You will never get ahead as long as you keep trying to get even" and "Emotions are not instructions!"  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2924 108 full Made a Decision with Hugh W. Made a Decision with Hugh W. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/made-a-decision-with-hugh-w/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/made-a-decision-with-hugh-w/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:05:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5bf47f52-bd1d-3bc2-a3e9-e97658626fc7 S9E3 Hugh shares his experience with Step 3.  In Meeting Shrapnel we discuss "God - Grace Over Drama', "Don't tease the disease:, and "If you don't do the work the only thing that will change is your sobriety date".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E3 Hugh shares his experience with Step 3.  In Meeting Shrapnel we discuss "God - Grace Over Drama', "Don't tease the disease:, and "If you don't do the work the only thing that will change is your sobriety date".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2635 107 full Came to Believe with Stephanie H. Came to Believe with Stephanie H. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/came-to-believe-with-stephanie-h/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/came-to-believe-with-stephanie-h/#comments Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:02:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/65f80d01-2bc9-39e9-8b43-34d52a619bbd S9E2 Stephanie shares her experience with Step 2 and Coming to Believe.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Listen to learn and learn to listen", "Play the tape all the way through", and "I'm not responsible for the first thought that pops into my head but I am responsible for what I do with it". Contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E2 Stephanie shares her experience with Step 2 and Coming to Believe.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Listen to learn and learn to listen", "Play the tape all the way through", and "I'm not responsible for the first thought that pops into my head but I am responsible for what I do with it". Contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3063 106 full Powerless and Unmanageable with Eileen Powerless and Unmanageable with Eileen https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/powerless-and-unmanageable-with-eileen/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/powerless-and-unmanageable-with-eileen/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:01:57 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ed4c83f6-d67e-3697-b5cb-77aa2cfe7f8a S9E1 Eileen shares her experience with Step 1 and being Powerless and Unmanageable. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Don't count the days, make the days count", "In times of trouble don't take a nip, take a nap", and "If I don't have a problem, I don't need a solution".  Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S9E1 Eileen shares her experience with Step 1 and being Powerless and Unmanageable. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Don't count the days, make the days count", "In times of trouble don't take a nip, take a nap", and "If I don't have a problem, I don't need a solution".  Contact Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2005 105 full Plain Language Big Book - Final Analysis Season 8 Wrap Up Plain Language Big Book - Final Analysis Season 8 Wrap Up https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/season-8-wrap-up-and-plbb-final-analysis/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/season-8-wrap-up-and-plbb-final-analysis/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:04:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5f0b6701-03f4-3239-a34a-8e6c2d767b8b S8E13 Shank and Wayne read some excerpts from Into Action from the Plain Language Big Book and give their final analysis of the much debated book.  If you have a question, comment or suggetion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E13 Shank and Wayne read some excerpts from Into Action from the Plain Language Big Book and give their final analysis of the much debated book.  If you have a question, comment or suggetion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 5163 104 full Plain Language Explanation of the Twelve Steps Plain Language Explanation of the Twelve Steps https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/plain-language-explanation-of-the-twelve-steps/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/plain-language-explanation-of-the-twelve-steps/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/4ff00d3f-3bd0-3b4e-bffd-60b9fed8ccbe S8E12 Shank and Wayne discuss the explanation of the 12 steps in the Plain Language Big Book.  Meeting Shrapnel aka. Cliche Carnage looks at the terms "Higher Power" and "God as we understood/understand God" from the Plain Language Big Book Glossary.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E12 Shank and Wayne discuss the explanation of the 12 steps in the Plain Language Big Book.  Meeting Shrapnel aka. Cliche Carnage looks at the terms "Higher Power" and "God as we understood/understand God" from the Plain Language Big Book Glossary.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3513 103 full Group vs Meeting with Tatiana P. Group vs Meeting with Tatiana P. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/group-vs-meeting-with-tatiana-p/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/group-vs-meeting-with-tatiana-p/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:04:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/bde81523-1de6-31f1-8eb9-119e33442119 S8E11 Tatiana shares her experience with the difference between a Group and a Meeting.  Meeeting Shrapnel discusses "Open Discussion Meeting", "Speaker Meeting" and "Newcomers Meeting".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E11 Tatiana shares her experience with the difference between a Group and a Meeting.  Meeeting Shrapnel discusses "Open Discussion Meeting", "Speaker Meeting" and "Newcomers Meeting".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3905 102 full Plain Language Big Book vs Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Plain Language Big Book vs Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/plain-language-big-book-vs-alcoholics-anonymous-big-book/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/plain-language-big-book-vs-alcoholics-anonymous-big-book/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/479bcf33-ec84-313a-9bb5-2bd6dd841eb3 S8E10 Shawn shares his experience with the differences in the book Alcoholics Anonymous and the Plain Language Big Book.  Meeting Shrapnel is translated into "Cliche Carnage" and we discuss the words "Dry/Dry Drunk", "Craving" and "Fellowship" from the PLBB Glossary.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E10 Shawn shares his experience with the differences in the book Alcoholics Anonymous and the Plain Language Big Book.  Meeting Shrapnel is translated into "Cliche Carnage" and we discuss the words "Dry/Dry Drunk", "Craving" and "Fellowship" from the PLBB Glossary.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4187 101 full Alcoholics Anonymous vs Alcoholism Alcoholics Anonymous vs Alcoholism https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/alcoholics-anonymous-vs-alcoholism/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/alcoholics-anonymous-vs-alcoholism/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/530740b9-8071-3469-b099-28b3e45e0512 S8E9 Lauren shares her experience on Alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous.  In Meeting Shrapnel we look at "My disease wants me dead", "Alcoholics Anonymous is more powerful than alcoholism" and "AA is not where you wind up - its where you start over".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Anonymous at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E9 Lauren shares her experience on Alcoholism and Alcoholics Anonymous.  In Meeting Shrapnel we look at "My disease wants me dead", "Alcoholics Anonymous is more powerful than alcoholism" and "AA is not where you wind up - its where you start over".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Anonymous at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3586 100 full Plain Language Big Book Update Plain Language Big Book Update https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/plain-language-big-book-update/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/plain-language-big-book-update/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:03:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/3b869728-0cdb-3a1a-80d5-668422a1ee49 S8E8 Shank and Wayne give an update on the new Plain Language Big Book. If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E8 Shank and Wayne give an update on the new Plain Language Big Book. If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3890 99 full High Bottom vs Low Bottom with Marcie M. High Bottom vs Low Bottom with Marcie M. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/high-bottom-vs-low-bottom-with-marcie-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/high-bottom-vs-low-bottom-with-marcie-m/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/bce21944-fc24-396f-a83b-334843428739 S8E7 Marcie shares her experience on High Bottoms and Low Bottoms. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "YET - You're eligible too", "You don't have to wait till the basement to get off the elevator" and "Recovery doesn't open the gates of heaven and let you in - recovery opens the gates of hell and lets you out." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

   ]]> S8E7 Marcie shares her experience on High Bottoms and Low Bottoms. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "YET - You're eligible too", "You don't have to wait till the basement to get off the elevator" and "Recovery doesn't open the gates of heaven and let you in - recovery opens the gates of hell and lets you out." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

   ]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2753 98 full Step 10 vs Step 11 with Marty W Step 10 vs Step 11 with Marty W https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-10-vs-step-11-with-marty-w/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-10-vs-step-11-with-marty-w/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/1796aa33-8569-3269-958e-6f3fdc65a45d S8E6 Marty shares his experience on the Step 10 and Step 11.  Meeting Shrapnel explores "Its never to late to work a step with a "1" in it", "Frog - Fully Rely On God" and "Your faith is in your feet". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E6 Marty shares his experience on the Step 10 and Step 11.  Meeting Shrapnel explores "Its never to late to work a step with a "1" in it", "Frog - Fully Rely On God" and "Your faith is in your feet". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3261 97 full Bill vs Bob with John F. Bill vs Bob with John F. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bill-vs-bob-with-john-f/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bill-vs-bob-with-john-f/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/c69d30cd-41fe-3469-ad80-4a4fdba3c18d S8E5 John shares his experience with readings from Bill W and Dr. Bobs stories from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If you took a nip, you need a chip", "To be teachable I need to be reachable", and "Expectations are resentments waiting to happen". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E5 John shares his experience with readings from Bill W and Dr. Bobs stories from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If you took a nip, you need a chip", "To be teachable I need to be reachable", and "Expectations are resentments waiting to happen". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3344 96 full Spiritual Experience vs Spiritual Awakening with Holly F. Spiritual Experience vs Spiritual Awakening with Holly F. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/spiritual-experience-vs-spiritual-awakening-with-holly-f/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/spiritual-experience-vs-spiritual-awakening-with-holly-f/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/90d57ae0-e665-3929-94ae-5c8f0a683609 S8E4 Holly shares her experience with Spiritual Experiences vs Spiritual Awakenings.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If you put God in one hand and AA in the other, you can't pick up a drink", "AA has no side effects", and "Sobriety isn't owned its rented". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S8E4 Holly shares her experience with Spiritual Experiences vs Spiritual Awakenings.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If you put God in one hand and AA in the other, you can't pick up a drink", "AA has no side effects", and "Sobriety isn't owned its rented". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2787 95 full Program vs Fellowship with Carrie B. Program vs Fellowship with Carrie B. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/program-vs-fellowship-with-carrie-b/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/program-vs-fellowship-with-carrie-b/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/6b119108-2a67-324c-aefe-e28599ae59e4 S8E3 Carrie B shares her experience with the differences in the AA Program and the AA Fellowship. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I go to meetings to see what happens to people that don't go to meetings", "Simple program for complicated people" and "You can't think of someone else and yourself at the same time".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E3 Carrie B shares her experience with the differences in the AA Program and the AA Fellowship. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I go to meetings to see what happens to people that don't go to meetings", "Simple program for complicated people" and "You can't think of someone else and yourself at the same time".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2521 94 full Malady vs Disease with Graham R. Malady vs Disease with Graham R. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/malady-vs-disease-with-graham-r/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/malady-vs-disease-with-graham-r/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8d84c2e6-b5ad-3ed8-b502-449678cd2987 S8E2 Graham shares his experience on Alcoholism being an Illness versus a disease.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I have a threefold disease: mind, body and spirit", "You are not responsible for your disease, but you ARE responsible for your behavior", "Dis-EASE", and "AA is a selfish program".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S8E2 Graham shares his experience on Alcoholism being an Illness versus a disease.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I have a threefold disease: mind, body and spirit", "You are not responsible for your disease, but you ARE responsible for your behavior", "Dis-EASE", and "AA is a selfish program".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3598 93 full Recovered vs Recovering with 24 Hour John Recovered vs Recovering with 24 Hour John https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/recovered-vs-recovering-with-24-hour-john/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/recovered-vs-recovering-with-24-hour-john/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/c24ce164-195b-3819-9cf3-addcdfd97aea S8E1 "24 Hour John" shares his experience with being Recovered vs Recovering in Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel explores "If I say I'm recovered I may drink again", "Grateful Recovering Alcholic", and Grateful Recovered Alcholic".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S8E1 "24 Hour John" shares his experience with being Recovered vs Recovering in Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel explores "If I say I'm recovered I may drink again", "Grateful Recovering Alcholic", and Grateful Recovered Alcholic".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3404 92 full Dr Bob's Nightmare with Shank and Wayne Dr Bob's Nightmare with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/dr-bobs-nightmare-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/dr-bobs-nightmare-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/04bc6f35-72bc-30e1-8004-6035c74e4bc3 S7E13 Shank and Wayne wrap up season 7 with a discussion about Dr. Bob's Nightmare from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Are you a friend of Bills?" If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E13 Shank and Wayne wrap up season 7 with a discussion about Dr. Bob's Nightmare from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Are you a friend of Bills?" If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2260 91 full A Vision For You with Trey M. A Vision For You with Trey M. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-vision-for-you-with-trey-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-vision-for-you-with-trey-m/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/c0f50dc5-e130-3a93-9f3a-c6b30d802fd9 S7E12 Trey M. shares his experience with a reading from the chapter A Vision For You from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Nobody gets here by mistake", "More will be revealed" and "Alcoholism is to give up one thing for everything".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E12 Trey M. shares his experience with a reading from the chapter A Vision For You from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Nobody gets here by mistake", "More will be revealed" and "Alcoholism is to give up one thing for everything".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2225 90 full To Employers with Julie M. To Employers with Julie M. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/to-employers-with-julie-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/to-employers-with-julie-m/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/097d3d5e-9cb0-37f1-9448-cec59d31c111 S7E11 Julie M. shares her experience with a reading from the chapter To Employers from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "We get a front row seat to the greatest show on earth", "Attitude of Gratitude" and "My mind is a bad neighborhood, I don't go there alone".  If you have a quesiton, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E11 Julie M. shares her experience with a reading from the chapter To Employers from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "We get a front row seat to the greatest show on earth", "Attitude of Gratitude" and "My mind is a bad neighborhood, I don't go there alone".  If you have a quesiton, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3242 89 full The Family Afterward with Heather P. The Family Afterward with Heather P. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-family-afterward-with-heather-p/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-family-afterward-with-heather-p/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/38541b95-f0e8-3853-814d-15a9b9c6fde1 S7E10 Heather shares her experience with a reading in the The Family Afterward from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "This AA thing is more than alright", "Pigeon Meeting" and "I can't think my way into good living, I have to live my way into good thinking". If you have a suggestion, question or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S7E10 Heather shares her experience with a reading in the The Family Afterward from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "This AA thing is more than alright", "Pigeon Meeting" and "I can't think my way into good living, I have to live my way into good thinking". If you have a suggestion, question or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2972 88 full To Wives with Dawn L. To Wives with Dawn L. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/to-wives-with-dawn-l/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/to-wives-with-dawn-l/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:03:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/81d88e37-4467-3640-b3e8-be7ef16f87a0 S7E9 Dawn L. shares her experience with a reading from To Wives in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "When you know better you do better", "The spiritual side of the program" and "There are only two meetings you should go to - the one you don't want to go to and the one you do want to go to".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S7E9 Dawn L. shares her experience with a reading from To Wives in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "When you know better you do better", "The spiritual side of the program" and "There are only two meetings you should go to - the one you don't want to go to and the one you do want to go to".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3219 87 full Working With Others with Otis Working With Others with Otis https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/working-with-others-with-otis/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/working-with-others-with-otis/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:03:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/e7b59a12-8b64-319a-9048-98e4e0075b04 S7E8 Otis shares his experience with a reading from the chapter Working With Others from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "A grateful drunk never drinks", "You may be the only copy of the Big Book someone else reads" and "You can start your day over at any time".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E8 Otis shares his experience with a reading from the chapter Working With Others from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "A grateful drunk never drinks", "You may be the only copy of the Big Book someone else reads" and "You can start your day over at any time".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3743 86 full Into Action with Jana B. Into Action with Jana B. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/into-action-with-jana-b/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/into-action-with-jana-b/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/b86fdc75-035c-376c-b774-5cbb9b7ee494 S7E7 Jana shares her experience with the chapter Into Action from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I never wanted to stay sober this long when I got here", "Serenity is being ok with where I'm at", and "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S7E7 Jana shares her experience with the chapter Into Action from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I never wanted to stay sober this long when I got here", "Serenity is being ok with where I'm at", and "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2745 85 full How it Works with Ian L. How it Works with Ian L. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/how-it-works-with-ian-l/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/how-it-works-with-ian-l/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a22c8582-dc99-3760-be0f-72b21340952f S7E6 Ian shares his experience with the chapter How It Works from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "The man takes a drink, the drink takes a drink, the drink takes the man", "Stick with the winners", and "Secrets die in the light". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S7E6 Ian shares his experience with the chapter How It Works from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "The man takes a drink, the drink takes a drink, the drink takes the man", "Stick with the winners", and "Secrets die in the light". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3576 84 full We Agnostics with Kristi S. We Agnostics with Kristi S. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-agnostics-with-kristi-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-agnostics-with-kristi-s/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/f2eb19b1-d386-3003-9e64-3eeba2129f7f S7E5 Kristi shares her experience with the chapter We Agnostics from the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Sober up a horse thief and you still have a horse thief", "Restrain of thumb and send" and "If God brought me to it, God can bring me through it". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S7E5 Kristi shares her experience with the chapter We Agnostics from the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Sober up a horse thief and you still have a horse thief", "Restrain of thumb and send" and "If God brought me to it, God can bring me through it". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3454 83 full More About Alcoholism with Tom U More About Alcoholism with Tom U https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/more-about-alcoholism-with-tom-u/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/more-about-alcoholism-with-tom-u/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:04:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/6532d631-09e5-3e73-943e-80b54da330e2 S7E4 Tom shares his experience with the chapter More About Alcoholism from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA is not where you wind up, its where you start over", "Alcoholics all drink for the same reason - Any Reason!", and "The world record for sobriety is 24 hours".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E4 Tom shares his experience with the chapter More About Alcoholism from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA is not where you wind up, its where you start over", "Alcoholics all drink for the same reason - Any Reason!", and "The world record for sobriety is 24 hours".  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3880 82 full There is a Solution with Maggie S. There is a Solution with Maggie S. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/there-is-a-solution-with-maggie-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/there-is-a-solution-with-maggie-s/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/02e20acc-9a67-3f6f-a342-103117f7132a S7E3 Maggie shares her experience with the chapter, There is a Solution, from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Utilize, don't analyze", "An AA member is just a drunk with a conscience", and "If you spot it, you got it".  If you have a question, comment, or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E3 Maggie shares her experience with the chapter, There is a Solution, from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Utilize, don't analyze", "An AA member is just a drunk with a conscience", and "If you spot it, you got it".  If you have a question, comment, or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2550 81 full Bill's Story with Dan J Bill's Story with Dan J https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bills-story-with-dan-j/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/bills-story-with-dan-j/#comments Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/012ae96e-b5bf-3bfa-b495-2dd16ff86d4c S7E2 Dan shares his experience with Bill's Story from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "TIME - This I Must Earn", "Carry the message, not the mess", and "1000 lb Telephone". If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E2 Dan shares his experience with Bill's Story from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "TIME - This I Must Earn", "Carry the message, not the mess", and "1000 lb Telephone". If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3438 80 full The Doctor's Opinion with Mrs. Jones The Doctor's Opinion with Mrs. Jones https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-doctors-opinion-with-mrs-jones/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-doctors-opinion-with-mrs-jones/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/f27fe874-3bc2-3f90-bb0f-ad4b0bfaf1d8 S7E1 Mrs. Jones shares her experience with a reading from the Doctor's Opinion from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Seven days without a meeting makes one weak", "Service is God's rock tumbler", and "Pigeon Meeting".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S7E1 Mrs. Jones shares her experience with a reading from the Doctor's Opinion from the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Seven days without a meeting makes one weak", "Service is God's rock tumbler", and "Pigeon Meeting".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3675 79 full Season 6 Wrap Up with Shank and Wayne Season 6 Wrap Up with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/season-6-wrap-up-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/season-6-wrap-up-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/599ca69e-e51c-352c-9991-71f908292fe6 S6E13 Shank and Wayne share their experience on Season 6 and Grapevine Books. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I've got a built in forgetter", "The goal is not to think less of myself but to think of myself less", and "Half measures availed us nothing".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E13 Shank and Wayne share their experience on Season 6 and Grapevine Books. Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I've got a built in forgetter", "The goal is not to think less of myself but to think of myself less", and "Half measures availed us nothing".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3840 78 full One on One with Brie G One on One with Brie G https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/one-on-one-with-brie-g/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/one-on-one-with-brie-g/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/fc2b7cdd-1019-3c34-9f98-3cfe80419069 S6E12 Brie shares her experience with Sponsorship.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "You can only keep what you have by giving it away", "In the rooms" and "SLIP (sobriety losses its priority).  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E12 Brie shares her experience with Sponsorship.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "You can only keep what you have by giving it away", "In the rooms" and "SLIP (sobriety losses its priority).  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3549 77 full Special Episode: Grapevine Update Special Episode: Grapevine Update https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/special-episode-grapevine-update/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/special-episode-grapevine-update/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ba480b9f-b421-37a7-b785-3dcd7d306f69 Shank and Wayne discuss some Grapevine history, personal experience, relevance and financial condition.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne discuss some Grapevine history, personal experience, relevance and financial condition.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3306 76 full One Big Tent with Chris H One Big Tent with Chris H https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/one-big-tent-with-chris-h/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/one-big-tent-with-chris-h/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a44691d3-5e3f-3d54-ab68-6cb00444e313 S6E11 Chris shares his experience with coming to believe.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I came, I came to, I came to believe", "Give your higher power a hand for the chips that you hold", and "ISM - I sponsor myself".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E11 Chris shares his experience with coming to believe.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I came, I came to, I came to believe", "Give your higher power a hand for the chips that you hold", and "ISM - I sponsor myself".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3211 75 full Voices of Long Term Sobriety with Steve M Voices of Long Term Sobriety with Steve M https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/voices-of-long-term-sobriety-with-steve-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/voices-of-long-term-sobriety-with-steve-m/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/4067d591-bd78-33aa-8cec-c87d2154202e S6E10 Steve shares his experience with Long Term Sobriety.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "A check up from the neck up", "An alcoholic on his own is terrible company" and "There's only two things you have to do to become an old timer: Don't drink and don't die".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E10 Steve shares his experience with Long Term Sobriety.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "A check up from the neck up", "An alcoholic on his own is terrible company" and "There's only two things you have to do to become an old timer: Don't drink and don't die".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4091 74 full Making Amends with Tom A Making Amends with Tom A https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/making-amends-with-tom-a/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/making-amends-with-tom-a/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/58ea280b-6d9f-3c9a-8b16-35b9f3a2110d S6E9 Tom shares his experience with Making Amends.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I'm making living amends", "Everything happens for a reason" and "There are no coincidences in AA". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E9 Tom shares his experience with Making Amends.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I'm making living amends", "Everything happens for a reason" and "There are no coincidences in AA". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3944 73 full Special Episode: Plain Language Big Book Update Special Episode: Plain Language Big Book Update https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/special-episode-plain-language-big-book-update/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/special-episode-plain-language-big-book-update/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:44 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ede84335-0836-3c6d-93ce-a460ca84aa8c Special Episode - Shank and Wayne discuss the approved Advisory Action from the 74th General Service Conference relating to the PLBB:

The committee recommended that the draft manuscript “Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous” be approved with minor editorial changes to include:

• Relocation of the “A.A. Steps Table” to constitute an Appendix (on the Twelve Steps) at the back of the new publication.

• Replace the references to “addiction” and “addicted” with language related to alcoholism.”

• FINAL VOTE: 129 Votes (2/3=86) Yes-91 No-38 Passed

]]> Special Episode - Shank and Wayne discuss the approved Advisory Action from the 74th General Service Conference relating to the PLBB:

The committee recommended that the draft manuscript “Plain Language Big Book: A Tool for Reading Alcoholics Anonymous” be approved with minor editorial changes to include:

• Relocation of the “A.A. Steps Table” to constitute an Appendix (on the Twelve Steps) at the back of the new publication.


• Replace the references to “addiction” and “addicted” with language related to alcoholism.”


• FINAL VOTE: 129 Votes (2/3=86) Yes-91 No-38 Passed

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3306 72 full Thank You For Sharing with Katie D Thank You For Sharing with Katie D https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/thank-you-for-sharing-with-katie-d/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/thank-you-for-sharing-with-katie-d/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/cdebd428-9cac-3133-b5ae-ed5723418030 S6E8 Katie shares her experience with "Thank you for sharing".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "You can only keep what you have by giving it away", "Act of Dog" and "I have a Sponsor who knows they are my Sponsor". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E8 Katie shares her experience with "Thank you for sharing".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "You can only keep what you have by giving it away", "Act of Dog" and "I have a Sponsor who knows they are my Sponsor". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3611 71 full Into Action with Nick M. Into Action with Nick M. https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/into-action-with-nick-m/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/into-action-with-nick-m/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 05:03:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8700f5ad-ab16-3497-9493-11ea55b0907e S6E7 Nick shares his experience with "Into Action". Meeting Shrapnel discusses "A member in good standing", "Grateful to be here, grateful to be sober", and "Suit up and show up". If you have a question, commment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E7 Nick shares his experience with "Into Action". Meeting Shrapnel discusses "A member in good standing", "Grateful to be here, grateful to be sober", and "Suit up and show up". If you have a question, commment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3175 70 full Happy, Joyous & Free with Tracy Happy, Joyous & Free with Tracy https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/happy-joyous-free-with-tracy/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/happy-joyous-free-with-tracy/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/e34bad42-ce51-358c-88df-9f3e1a5e9449 S6E6 Tracy shares her experience with being Happy, Joyous and Free sober.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Poor Me, Poor Me Pour Me another Drink", "If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your Plan" and "FEAR - Fight Everyone and Relapse". Email questions, suggestion or comments to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E6 Tracy shares her experience with being Happy, Joyous and Free sober.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Poor Me, Poor Me Pour Me another Drink", "If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your Plan" and "FEAR - Fight Everyone and Relapse". Email questions, suggestion or comments to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2984 69 full Free on the Inside with Jeremy B Free on the Inside with Jeremy B https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/free-on-the-inside-with-jeremy-b/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/free-on-the-inside-with-jeremy-b/#comments Tue, 07 May 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/680e74e7-342f-35e7-8c4f-ac8cb3702a8f S6E5 Jeremy shares his experience with being free while incarcerated.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I'm allergic to alcohol - when I drink, I break out in handcuffs", "Stick with the winners", and "One more link in the chain".  If you have a comment, question of suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E5 Jeremy shares his experience with being free while incarcerated.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I'm allergic to alcohol - when I drink, I break out in handcuffs", "Stick with the winners", and "One more link in the chain".  If you have a comment, question of suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3522 68 full Young and Sober with Julia C Young and Sober with Julia C https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/young-and-sober-with-julia-c/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/young-and-sober-with-julia-c/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/76111ed6-3e0c-3f8f-96a3-98d1fb0a6223 S6E4 Julia shares her experience with being Young and Sober in AA.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "PUSH - Pray until something happens", "Whom I choose to call God" and "It works if you work it, work, work, work." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S6E4 Julia shares her experience with being Young and Sober in AA.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "PUSH - Pray until something happens", "Whom I choose to call God" and "It works if you work it, work, work, work." If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3650 67 full No Matter What with Dee G No Matter What with Dee G https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/no-matter-what-with-dee-g/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/no-matter-what-with-dee-g/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/9d1d513a-43b9-3341-857f-63655b626a15 S6E3 Dee G. shares her experience with handling adversity in sobriety.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Life on lifes terms", "In the rooms" and "There is no escalator to recovery, you have to take the steps".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E3 Dee G. shares her experience with handling adversity in sobriety.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Life on lifes terms", "In the rooms" and "There is no escalator to recovery, you have to take the steps".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3261 66 full AA in the Military with Drew C AA in the Military with Drew C https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/aa-in-the-military-with-drew-c/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/aa-in-the-military-with-drew-c/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/9517a29e-d0d0-33cd-a79b-2d099063492d Drew shares his experience with AA in the Military.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Give up the fight, pick up a white!", "$5000 Big Book" and "Stick and Stay". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Drew shares his experience with AA in the Military.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Give up the fight, pick up a white!", "$5000 Big Book" and "Stick and Stay". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2593 65 full Fun in Sobriety with Carmack Fun in Sobriety with Carmack https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/fun-in-sobriety-with-carmack/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/fun-in-sobriety-with-carmack/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/e119437d-8b1a-3626-8300-4e2246108e0f S6E1 Carmack shares his experience with Fun in Sobriety. Epic meeting shrapnel segment explores "Has anyone told you they love you today?", "Progress not perfection", and "Change is a process not an event."  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S6E1 Carmack shares his experience with Fun in Sobriety. Epic meeting shrapnel segment explores "Has anyone told you they love you today?", "Progress not perfection", and "Change is a process not an event."  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3570 64 full Traditions Wrap Up with Shank and Wayne Traditions Wrap Up with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/traditions-wrap-up-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/traditions-wrap-up-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/74a5f425-e50a-344d-933f-520d8cd6abef S5E13 Shank and Wayne share their experience on the 12 Traditions during the Season 5 wrap up.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S5E13 Shank and Wayne share their experience on the 12 Traditions during the Season 5 wrap up.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 6266 63 full Tradition 12 with Suzi D Tradition 12 with Suzi D https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-12-with-suzi-d/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-12-with-suzi-d/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8129f156-cd5a-3247-bd28-ced890107a06 S5E12 Suzi shares her experience with Tradition 12.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Yay God, "Put the hearse in reverse" and "I would lie when the truth would suffice".  If you hae a quesiton, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S5E12 Suzi shares her experience with Tradition 12.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Yay God, "Put the hearse in reverse" and "I would lie when the truth would suffice".  If you hae a quesiton, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2901 62 full Tradition 11 with Graham R Tradition 11 with Graham R https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-11-with-graham-r/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-11-with-graham-r/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:01:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/4a1ba77a-9f52-3b3e-af1b-3543c0b78e80 S5E11 Graham shares his experience with Tradition 11.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I'm recovering out loud" "Grateful recovering alcoholic" and "Just another bozo on the bus". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S5E11 Graham shares his experience with Tradition 11.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I'm recovering out loud" "Grateful recovering alcoholic" and "Just another bozo on the bus". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3897 61 full Tradition 10 with Courtney S Tradition 10 with Courtney S https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-10-with-courtney-s/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-10-with-courtney-s/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:04:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/6b671333-ed65-32b6-975d-c794546b3d39 S5E10 Courtney shares her experiene with Tradition 10.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I have a sponsor, who has a sponsor, who has a sponsor", "The big meeting in the sky" and "Do a fourth or you'll drink a fifth".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S5E10 Courtney shares her experiene with Tradition 10.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I have a sponsor, who has a sponsor, who has a sponsor", "The big meeting in the sky" and "Do a fourth or you'll drink a fifth".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2835 60 full Tradition 9 with Kevin P Tradition 9 with Kevin P https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-9-with-kevin-p/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-9-with-kevin-p/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:05:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/d4b34548-0f5d-35f8-9724-4d0a07815ee6 S5E9 Kevin shares his experience with Tradition 9.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "God's got this", "One day at a time" and "One is to many and a thousands not enough!" If you have a question, comment of suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S5E9 Kevin shares his experience with Tradition 9.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "God's got this", "One day at a time" and "One is to many and a thousands not enough!" If you have a question, comment of suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3866 59 full Tradition 8 with Carrie B Tradition 8 with Carrie B https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-8-with-carrie-b/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-8-with-carrie-b/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:04:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/e0bb8150-64d3-3cac-91e3-48804eb66548 S5E8 Carrie B shares her experience on Tradition 8.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Drop the Rock", "First Things First" and "Try it for 90 days - if you are still miserable we will refund your misery".  Send quetions, comments or suggestion to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S5E8 Carrie B shares her experience on Tradition 8.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Drop the Rock", "First Things First" and "Try it for 90 days - if you are still miserable we will refund your misery".  Send quetions, comments or suggestion to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3144 58 full Tradition 7 with Matt Tradition 7 with Matt https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-7-with-matt/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-7-with-matt/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:05:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a3a6bcce-f82f-3ac8-af64-11deb69c65f4 S5E7 Matt shares his experience with Tradition 7.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Nobody gets here by mistake", "I've got to balance the gifts the program has given me" and "Because of you people and the rooms".  If you have a questions, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S5E7 Matt shares his experience with Tradition 7.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Nobody gets here by mistake", "I've got to balance the gifts the program has given me" and "Because of you people and the rooms".  If you have a questions, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3358 57 full Tradition 6 with Amy Tradition 6 with Amy https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition6-with-amy/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition6-with-amy/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:04:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/2d9e1566-c672-30ab-bc5f-969bb013794a S5E6 Amy shares her experience with Tradition 6.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Stick and Stay", "I didn't get into trouble everytime I drank, but everytime I got into trouble I was drinking", and "I'm just a garden variety drunk".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email it to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S5E6 Amy shares her experience with Tradition 6.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Stick and Stay", "I didn't get into trouble everytime I drank, but everytime I got into trouble I was drinking", and "I'm just a garden variety drunk".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email it to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2815 56 full Tradition 5 with David F Tradition 5 with David F https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-5-with-otis/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-5-with-otis/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/755ef6e3-7dd5-3b05-b330-f8b04fe5d62d David F shares his experience with Tradition 5.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Me and My Recovery", "I got a God size hole inside, and only God can fill it", and "AA is for those that want it, not those who need it".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> David F shares his experience with Tradition 5.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Me and My Recovery", "I got a God size hole inside, and only God can fill it", and "AA is for those that want it, not those who need it".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3819 55 full Tradition 4 with Tammy Z Tradition 4 with Tammy Z https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-4-with-tammy-z/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-4-with-tammy-z/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/eeb57a10-42b4-301d-810f-dca0b18b73f1 S5E4 Tammy shares her experience with Tradtion 4.  Meeting Shrapnel Segment discusses "I've been sober a few 24 hours", "You gotta clean up what you messed up", and "I'm not a bad person trying to get good - I'm a sick person trying to get well". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S5E4 Tammy shares her experience with Tradtion 4.  Meeting Shrapnel Segment discusses "I've been sober a few 24 hours", "You gotta clean up what you messed up", and "I'm not a bad person trying to get good - I'm a sick person trying to get well". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3024 54 full Tradition 3 with Billy N Tradition 3 with Billy N https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-3-with-bill-n/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-3-with-bill-n/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/57f7d197-73aa-32a6-8574-eb749bb5a2ec S5E3 Billy shares his experience with Tradition 3.  Meeting Shrapnel segment looks at "Powder form of alcohol", "My disease is an inside job" and "I have alcohol-ism not alcohol-wasim". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S5E3 Billy shares his experience with Tradition 3.  Meeting Shrapnel segment looks at "Powder form of alcohol", "My disease is an inside job" and "I have alcohol-ism not alcohol-wasim". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3159 53 full Tradition 2 with Shelley S Tradition 2 with Shelley S https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-2-with-shelley/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-2-with-shelley/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/353670ea-106c-36a3-951d-daff27471ba7 S5E2 Shelley shares her experience with Tradition Two.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Acceptance is the answer to all my problems", "Your sitting on a drink" and "Sobriety is the deadly aspect of my alcoholism".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S5E2 Shelley shares her experience with Tradition Two.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Acceptance is the answer to all my problems", "Your sitting on a drink" and "Sobriety is the deadly aspect of my alcoholism".  If you have a question, comment of suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3634 52 full Tradition 1 with John M Tradition 1 with John M https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-1-with-24-hour-john/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/tradition-1-with-24-hour-john/#comments Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/acf528a8-c4e2-3a18-a7d0-4b7a816a4cab S5E1 John M shares his experience with Tradition 1.  Meeting Shrapnel looks at "The problem is Me, Solution is We", "The high cost of low living" and "The door swings both ways".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S5E1 John M shares his experience with Tradition 1.  Meeting Shrapnel looks at "The problem is Me, Solution is We", "The high cost of low living" and "The door swings both ways".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3730 51 full We Think Not with Shank and Wayne We Think Not with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-think-not-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-think-not-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:03:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/c24fa711-26f6-350c-9476-0b9bf7f71058 S4E13 Shank and Wayne discuss: "Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them." In Battle of the books the last page of the 12 by 12 goes up against Page 164 in book Alcoholics Anonymous. 

]]> S4E13 Shank and Wayne discuss: "Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us - sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them." In Battle of the books the last page of the 12 by 12 goes up against Page 164 in book Alcoholics Anonymous. 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3093 50 full We Could Not Do with Pam We Could Not Do with Pam https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-could-not-do-with-pam/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-could-not-do-with-pam/#comments Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/630cba42-0f05-3faf-9fb5-b06a6ef0ac6d S4E12 Pam shares her experience with "We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves".  In Battle of the Books pg 89 from Alcoholics Anonymous goes head to head with pg106 from the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S4E12 Pam shares her experience with "We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves".  In Battle of the Books pg 89 from Alcoholics Anonymous goes head to head with pg106 from the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 5378 49 full How To Handle Situations with Blahke How To Handle Situations with Blahke https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/how-to-handle-situations-with-blahke/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/how-to-handle-situations-with-blahke/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:02:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/73eca408-4441-3802-81d2-b270dc1f4bdc S4E11 Blake shares his experience with "We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us."  In the Battle of the Books Page 86 in the Big Book goes head to head with page 102 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcholicsalive.com 

]]> S4E11 Blake shares his experience with "We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us."  In the Battle of the Books Page 86 in the Big Book goes head to head with page 102 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 5071 47 full Fear of People with Sarah Fear of People with Sarah https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/fear-of-people-with-sarah/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/fear-of-people-with-sarah/#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:03:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/027755e8-53ca-344c-83c0-7616e98cabd6 S4E10 Sarah shares her experience with "Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us." Battle of the Books page 84 in the Big Book spars with page 93 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment, or suggetion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S4E10 Sarah shares her experience with "Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us." Battle of the Books page 84 in the Big Book spars with page 93 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment, or suggetion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3225 45 full Attitude and Outlook with Bob Attitude and Outlook with Bob https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/attitude-and-outlook-with-bob/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/attitude-and-outlook-with-bob/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:06:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/83027c84-3bd4-3832-8731-ee76225db9e6 S4E9 Bob shares his experience with "Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change." In the Battle of the Books page 87 in the 12 by 12 tries to win a round againist page 83 in the Big Book.  You can contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcohlicsalive.com 

]]> S4E9 Bob shares his experience with "Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change." In the Battle of the Books page 87 in the 12 by 12 tries to win a round againist page 83 in the Big Book.  You can contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcohlicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 5263 46 full Slip Away with Christy Slip Away with Christy https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/slip-away-with-christy/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/slip-away-with-christy/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/d32ad197-53ef-3362-8e16-277a2ac9d983 S4E8 Christy shares her experience with "Self-seeking will slip away."  In the "Battle of the Books" we had a draw with page 76 from the Big Book and pages 81-82 in the 12 by 12.  Please send us which one you prefer so we can break the tie!  You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S4E8 Christy shares her experience with "Self-seeking will slip away."  In the "Battle of the Books" we had a draw with page 76 from the Big Book and pages 81-82 in the 12 by 12.  Please send us which one you prefer so we can break the tie!  You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4345 48 full We Will Lose with Justin We Will Lose with Justin https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-will-lose-with-justin/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-will-lose-with-justin/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:03:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/0235b03e-f9e8-347f-9540-525925d68f0d S4E7 Justin shares his experience with "We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows."  In Battle of the Books page 76 in the Big Book goes head to head with page 76 in the 12 by 12.  Email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. 

]]> S4E7 Justin shares his experience with "We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows."  In Battle of the Books page 76 in the Big Book goes head to head with page 76 in the 12 by 12.  Email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4492 44 full Uselessness and Self Pity with Ariana Uselessness and Self Pity with Ariana https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/uselessness-and-self-pity-with-ariana/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/uselessness-and-self-pity-with-ariana/#comments Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/cacdcea4-95b0-399f-a84b-23b76f4a86bc S4E6 Ariana shares her experience with "That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear".  Battle of the Books pits page 76 from the Big Book againist page 68 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S4E6 Ariana shares her experience with "That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear".  Battle of the Books pits page 76 from the Big Book againist page 68 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2699 43 full Down the Scale with Ricky Down the Scale with Ricky https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/down-the-scate-with-ricky/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/down-the-scate-with-ricky/#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:01:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/02910f39-995e-3767-93be-60e45cd9e166 S4E5 Rick shares his experience with "No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others" Page 75 from the Big Book and Page 62 from the 12 by 12 go head to head in the Battle of the Books! If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S4E5 Rick shares his experience with "No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others" Page 75 from the Big Book and Page 62 from the 12 by 12 go head to head in the Battle of the Books! If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3598 42 full The Word Serenity with Punky The Word Serenity with Punky https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-word-serenity-with-punky/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-word-serenity-with-punky/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/365e647b-0acb-3030-b82a-eabf8a360b6f S4E4 Punky shares her experience with comprehending the word serenity and knowing peace.  In the Battle of the Books, round 4, page 70 in the Big Book goes up againist pages 42-43 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S4E4 Punky shares her experience with comprehending the word serenity and knowing peace.  In the Battle of the Books, round 4, page 70 in the Big Book goes up againist pages 42-43 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3912 41 full Regret the Past with Chris Regret the Past with Chris https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/regret-the-past-with-chris/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/regret-the-past-with-chris/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/cafd40cd-5a0b-34fa-aeba-2b093b22fe42 S4E3 Chris shares his experience with not regretting the past nor shutting the door on it from page 84 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  In the Battle of the Books the 3rd step pray from page 63 in the Big Book goes up against the serenity prayer from page 41 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S4E3 Chris shares his experience with not regretting the past nor shutting the door on it from page 84 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  In the Battle of the Books the 3rd step pray from page 63 in the Big Book goes up against the serenity prayer from page 41 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4211 40 full We Are Going with Marcie We Are Going with Marcie https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-are-going-with-marcie/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/we-are-going-with-marcie/#comments Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:07:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/76fda723-03a9-3700-a5eb-a65a9b982f68 S4E2 Marcie shares her experience with Knowing a New Freedom and a New Happiness through the first nine steps of the program of action.  Round 2 of The Battle of the Books includes a reading from page 47 in the Big Book vs a reading from page 33 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a questions, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com  

]]> S4E2 Marcie shares her experience with Knowing a New Freedom and a New Happiness through the first nine steps of the program of action.  Round 2 of The Battle of the Books includes a reading from page 47 in the Big Book vs a reading from page 33 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a questions, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com  

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4369 39 full Half Way Through with Aloha Bill Half Way Through with Aloha Bill https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/half-way-through-with-aloha-bill/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/half-way-through-with-aloha-bill/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/87fe3724-9c33-39ab-a011-657e493622c2 S4E1 Aloha Bill shares his experience with "Being Amazed Before We Are Half Way Through"from page 83 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Battle of the Books compares readings from page 30 in the Big Book vs page 21 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S4E1 Aloha Bill shares his experience with "Being Amazed Before We Are Half Way Through"from page 83 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Battle of the Books compares readings from page 30 in the Big Book vs page 21 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4655 38 full Is Plain Language Necessary with Shank and Wayne Is Plain Language Necessary with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/is-plain-language-necessary-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/is-plain-language-necessary-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:06:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/1697b540-b370-3184-b7e6-77ced41270b1 S3E13 Shank and Wayne discuss the translation of the book Alcoholics Anonymous into Plain and Simple Language. 

]]> S3E13 Shank and Wayne discuss the translation of the book Alcoholics Anonymous into Plain and Simple Language. 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3343 37 full One Night In The Pokey with Sarah One Night In The Pokey with Sarah https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/one-night-in-the-pokey-with-sarah/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/one-night-in-the-pokey-with-sarah/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:06:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/75b79fc2-c91d-39e4-a088-71b7324a4de4 S3E12 Sarah shares her experience with "One night in the pokey" from page 219 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Big Book Sharapnel discusses"Joykiller, Nag, Wet Blanket", "Fourth Dimension" and "Every day is a day".  If you have a quesiton, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E12 Sarah shares her experience with "One night in the pokey" from page 219 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Big Book Sharapnel discusses"Joykiller, Nag, Wet Blanket", "Fourth Dimension" and "Every day is a day".  If you have a quesiton, suggestion or comment you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3253 36 full A Swell Pair Of Screwballs with Graham A Swell Pair Of Screwballs with Graham https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-swell-pair-of-screwballs-with-graham/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-swell-pair-of-screwballs-with-graham/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/42f9257f-c057-3196-8c28-fe65952dbc1e S3E11 Graham shares his experience with a reading from page 227 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Glum Lot", "Holier Than Thou" and "Promise of the New Land".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion, email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E11 Graham shares his experience with a reading from page 227 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Glum Lot", "Holier Than Thou" and "Promise of the New Land".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion, email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4329 35 full The Hideous Four Horsemen with Katie The Hideous Four Horsemen with Katie https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-hideous-four-horsemen-with-katie/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-hideous-four-horsemen-with-katie/#comments Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:06:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8d49ee20-c591-39e5-9b18-14b31cf24d66 S3E10 Katie shares her experience with The Hideous Four Horesemen from the chapter A Vison for You.  Big Book Shrapnel discussus "King Alcohol", "Heavenly Father" and "Spheres Really Had Their Music".  Send questions, comments or suggestions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcolholicsalive.com 

 

]]> S3E10 Katie shares her experience with The Hideous Four Horesemen from the chapter A Vison for You.  Big Book Shrapnel discussus "King Alcohol", "Heavenly Father" and "Spheres Really Had Their Music".  Send questions, comments or suggestions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcolholicsalive.com 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3336 34 full Contempt Prior to Investigation with Matt Contempt Prior to Investigation with Matt https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/contempt-prior-to-investigation-with-matt/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/contempt-prior-to-investigation-with-matt/#comments Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:04:32 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/8f0a340d-a887-3104-8b95-e7fe4f4347d0 S3E9 Matt shares his experience with Contempt Prior to Investigation from page 568 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Czar of the Heavens", "These Bedevilments" and "Fell Off Like a Ski Jump".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E9 Matt shares his experience with Contempt Prior to Investigation from page 568 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Czar of the Heavens", "These Bedevilments" and "Fell Off Like a Ski Jump".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3726 33 full Animals on a Treadmill with Mrs. Jones Animals on a Treadmill with Mrs. Jones https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/animals-on-a-treadmill-with-mrs-jones/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/animals-on-a-treadmill-with-mrs-jones/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/62ebe7c6-b8e1-3d0c-bb1a-3a1cde1f3b15 S3E8 Mrs. Jones shares her experience with the phrase "Animals on a treadmill" from page 106 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Still Woozy", "Kitty Hawk" and "Like a Tiger".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E8 Mrs. Jones shares her experience with the phrase "Animals on a treadmill" from page 106 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Still Woozy", "Kitty Hawk" and "Like a Tiger".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3546 32 full The Great Reality with Mike The Great Reality with Mike https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-great-reality-with-mike/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-great-reality-with-mike/#comments Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:04:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/447f3db2-9b6f-3c9a-a8dc-4070985dae0e S3E7 Mike shares his experience with coming to believe. Big Book Shrapnel discusses "The Bella Donna Treatment", "No Real Infidelity", and "A Teetotaler". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E7 Mike shares his experience with coming to believe. Big Book Shrapnel discusses "The Bella Donna Treatment", "No Real Infidelity", and "A Teetotaler". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3784 31 full Boiled as an Owl with Rachel Boiled as an Owl with Rachel https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/boiled-as-an-owl-with-rachel/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/boiled-as-an-owl-with-rachel/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:57:47 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a04cf69e-6e88-3dbe-944d-cf5abaf8a594 S3E6 Rachel shares her experience with the importance of identification, helping others and staying spiritually active.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "To Flagging Spirits", "Lunacy Commission" and "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcholoicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E6 Rachel shares her experience with the importance of identification, helping others and staying spiritually active.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "To Flagging Spirits", "Lunacy Commission" and "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcholoicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3912 30 full Impeccable Coat of Tan with Jason Impeccable Coat of Tan with Jason https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/impeccable-coat-of-tan-with-jason/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/impeccable-coat-of-tan-with-jason/#comments Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/2ee5fc0a-cec6-30a2-bb79-52d4f129be8f S3E5 Jason shares his experience on a paragraph from Bill's Story.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Plain ordinary whoopee parties, "Triumphant Arch" and "Steerage to Captains Table".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S3E5 Jason shares his experience on a paragraph from Bill's Story.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "Plain ordinary whoopee parties, "Triumphant Arch" and "Steerage to Captains Table".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3686 29 full Straight Pepper Diet with Debbie Straight Pepper Diet with Debbie https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/straight-pepper-diet-with-debbie/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/straight-pepper-diet-with-debbie/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/386c4db2-5196-31ea-b4d2-82c11550a22c S3E4 Debbie discusses her experience with the sex portion of step 4. Big Book Shrapnel looks at "The imperious urge", "The grouch and the brainstorm" and "I packed my grip". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alchoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E4 Debbie discusses her experience with the sex portion of step 4. Big Book Shrapnel looks at "The imperious urge", "The grouch and the brainstorm" and "I packed my grip". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can contact Shank and Wayne at freedom@alchoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3558 28 full Limitless Lode with Otis Limitless Lode with Otis https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/limitless-lode-with-otis/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/limitless-lode-with-otis/#comments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/3059e044-5611-3970-8214-d07949b811b5 S3E3 Otis shares his experience with being given a limitless lode of freedom and the importance of helping others.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "State of Mental Goose Flesh", "We've got a Corker" and "The So-Called Beer Experiment".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E3 Otis shares his experience with being given a limitless lode of freedom and the importance of helping others.  Big Book Shrapnel discusses "State of Mental Goose Flesh", "We've got a Corker" and "The So-Called Beer Experiment".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3757 27 full Frothy Emotional Appeal with Lili Frothy Emotional Appeal with Lili https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/frothy-emotional-appeal-with-lili/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/frothy-emotional-appeal-with-lili/#comments Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/edf8af84-75e2-325b-bdb5-74889acf4d9a S3E2 Lili shares her experience with how reasoning and people appealing to her emotions did not help get her sober. It took the Steps and God. Big Book Shrapnel discusses "They suspect father is a bit balmy", "Scoff and be damned" and "The devil-may-care chap".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S3E2 Lili shares her experience with how reasoning and people appealing to her emotions did not help get her sober. It took the Steps and God. Big Book Shrapnel discusses "They suspect father is a bit balmy", "Scoff and be damned" and "The devil-may-care chap".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3622 26 full The Goose Hung High with Dixon The Goose Hung High with Dixon https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-goose-hung-high-with-dixon/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-goose-hung-high-with-dixon/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/eb338774-7296-3a8b-88c8-8e414ff4622a S3E1 - Dixon shares his experience with self-knowledge, will power and circumstances being insufficient to overcome alcoholism. In our new segment "Big Book Shrapnel" we discuss "I became a lone wolf", "I made a host of fair-weather friends" and "We have indulged in spiritual intoxication".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S3E1 - Dixon shares his experience with self-knowledge, will power and circumstances being insufficient to overcome alcoholism. In our new segment "Big Book Shrapnel" we discuss "I became a lone wolf", "I made a host of fair-weather friends" and "We have indulged in spiritual intoxication".  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3115 25 full ”Meeting Shrapnel” Excerpts from Season 1 ”Meeting Shrapnel” Excerpts from Season 1 https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/meeting-shrapnel-excerpts-from-season-1/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/meeting-shrapnel-excerpts-from-season-1/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:02:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/0a61ac3c-ee08-3f6f-8df5-d1d99acfa783 S2 E13 Twelve Meeting Shrapnel Excerpts from Season 1.  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S2 E13 Twelve Meeting Shrapnel Excerpts from Season 1.  If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 2867 24 full ”Are Pamphlets Necessary” with Shank and Wayne ”Are Pamphlets Necessary” with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/are-pamphlets-necessary-with-shank-and-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/are-pamphlets-necessary-with-shank-and-wayne/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:05:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/d64d784c-6179-3aef-9168-2f9438a68397 S2 E12 Shank and Wayne review some history and timelines of AA pamphlets and evaluate the relevance of the eleven pamphlets discussed in Season 2.  Its a must listen! If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S2 E12 Shank and Wayne review some history and timelines of AA pamphlets and evaluate the relevance of the eleven pamphlets discussed in Season 2.  Its a must listen! If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4162 23 full A Member’s Eye View with Debbi A Member’s Eye View with Debbi https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-member-s-eye-view-with-debbi/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-member-s-eye-view-with-debbi/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:11:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/6c89b3b9-387d-3c03-a27b-94b3095dd22e S2 E11 Debbi shares her experience with the pamphlet "A Member's Eye View".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Move a muscle, change a thought", "The steps help me to prevent suicide, the traditions help me to prevent homicide", "Suit up and show up!".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S2 E11 Debbi shares her experience with the pamphlet "A Member's Eye View".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Move a muscle, change a thought", "The steps help me to prevent suicide, the traditions help me to prevent homicide", "Suit up and show up!".  If you have a comment, suggestion or question email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3213 22 full Understanding Anonymity with G-Money Understanding Anonymity with G-Money https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/understanding-anonymity-with-g-money/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/understanding-anonymity-with-g-money/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:10:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5c9bee84-af24-3ad7-a328-50687b76a11b S2 E10 Greg shares his experience with the pamphlet Understanding Anonymity.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "What you see here, let it stay here, Hear Hear!!", "There's a journey from "me" to "we", and "You either get locked up, covered up, or sober up!" If you have a comment, suggestion or question email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S2 E10 Greg shares his experience with the pamphlet Understanding Anonymity.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "What you see here, let it stay here, Hear Hear!!", "There's a journey from "me" to "we", and "You either get locked up, covered up, or sober up!" If you have a comment, suggestion or question email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3965 21 full The ”God” Word...Agnostic and Atheist Members in AA The ”God” Word...Agnostic and Atheist Members in AA https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-god-wordagnostic-and-atheist-members-in-aa/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-god-wordagnostic-and-atheist-members-in-aa/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:10:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/de04427f-e1a6-3245-bff1-5abc58c54412 S2 E9 Cathy shares her experience with the pamphlet The "God" Word, Agnostic and Atheist Members in AA.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "EGO=Easing God Out", "I can't let your outsides determine my insides" and "God is dog spelled backwards". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S2 E9 Cathy shares her experience with the pamphlet The "God" Word, Agnostic and Atheist Members in AA.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "EGO=Easing God Out", "I can't let your outsides determine my insides" and "God is dog spelled backwards". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4009 20 full Behind the Walls: A Message of Hope with Dwight Behind the Walls: A Message of Hope with Dwight https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-the-walls-a-message-of-hope-with-dwight/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/behind-the-walls-a-message-of-hope-with-dwight/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 05:15:05 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/fd87482b-4f22-3e55-b1eb-53689247f4bd S2 E8 Dwight shares his experience with the pamphlet "Behind the Walls: A Message of Hope".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Jails, Institutions and Death", "Let us love you until you can love yourself" and "I got here with a nudge from the judge". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S2 E8 Dwight shares his experience with the pamphlet "Behind the Walls: A Message of Hope".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Jails, Institutions and Death", "Let us love you until you can love yourself" and "I got here with a nudge from the judge". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4181 19 full ”Do you think you’re different?” with Kym ”Do you think you’re different?” with Kym https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/do-you-think-you-re-different-with-kym/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/do-you-think-you-re-different-with-kym/#comments Tue, 23 May 2023 05:15:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/7a3994c5-dc31-34aa-ab74-1cb557913450 S2 E7 Kym shares her experience with the pamphlet "Do you think you're different?".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If you hang out in the barbershop long enough, you'll get a haircut", "Its better to give a resentment than get one", "Look for the similarities, not the differences". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S2 E7 Kym shares her experience with the pamphlet "Do you think you're different?".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If you hang out in the barbershop long enough, you'll get a haircut", "Its better to give a resentment than get one", "Look for the similarities, not the differences". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3531 18 full ”The AA Group...where it all begins” with John ”The AA Group...where it all begins” with John https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-aa-groupwhere-it-all-begins-with-john/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-aa-groupwhere-it-all-begins-with-john/#comments Tue, 16 May 2023 05:08:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ef6d1df6-758a-3ad0-8e9e-445d30c48663 S2 E6 John shares his experience with the pamphlet "The AA Group...where it all begins".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Meeting makers make it", "I spilled more liquor than you drank" and "Fake it till you make it". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S2 E6 John shares his experience with the pamphlet "The AA Group...where it all begins".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Meeting makers make it", "I spilled more liquor than you drank" and "Fake it till you make it". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3752 17 full ”This is AA” with Suzi ”This is AA” with Suzi https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/this-is-aa-with-suzi/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/this-is-aa-with-suzi/#comments Tue, 09 May 2023 05:38:17 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/da9b116e-85ed-39dc-b7bd-b97335515236 S2 E5 Suzi shares her experience with the leaflet "This is AA".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Easy does it", "The principles behind each step", "Always say yes to every AA request". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S2 E5 Suzi shares her experience with the leaflet "This is AA".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Easy does it", "The principles behind each step", "Always say yes to every AA request". If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4314 16 full ”A Newcomer Asks” with Whitechip Chad ”A Newcomer Asks” with Whitechip Chad https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-newcomer-asks-with-whitechip-chad/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/a-newcomer-asks-with-whitechip-chad/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 04:15:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/c6e832bb-72ff-35f4-9ad7-7fca8b51bf64 S2 E4 Chad shares his experience with being a Newcomer.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Take what you want and leave the rest", "If you are an alcoholic, your first thought is always wrong", and "I come here to get my medicine".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S2 E4 Chad shares his experience with being a Newcomer.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "Take what you want and leave the rest", "If you are an alcoholic, your first thought is always wrong", and "I come here to get my medicine".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3411 15 full ”Q & A on Sponsorship” with Erich ”Q & A on Sponsorship” with Erich https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/q-a-on-sponsorship-with-erich/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/q-a-on-sponsorship-with-erich/#comments Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:15:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5a0fbd81-b2a9-3cde-b471-251f43287e62 S2 E3 Erich shares his experience on Sponsorship in AA.  Meeting Shrapnel explores "Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth", "AA is a We program", and "Live and Let Live".  Send questions, comments and suggestions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S2 E3 Erich shares his experience on Sponsorship in AA.  Meeting Shrapnel explores "Take the cotton out of your ears and put it in your mouth", "AA is a We program", and "Live and Let Live".  Send questions, comments and suggestions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3334 14 full ”Many Paths to Spirituality” with Jennifer ”Many Paths to Spirituality” with Jennifer https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/many-paths-to-spirituality-with-jennifer/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/many-paths-to-spirituality-with-jennifer/#comments Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:15:00 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/7f3ee44e-f1f8-3eec-bd8f-d4fd83e42a6f S2 E2 Jennifer shares her experience with "Many Paths to Spirituality".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I can't, He can, I think I'll let Him", "But for the Grace of God, Go I" and "Whoever woke up the earliest today has been sober the longest".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S2 E2 Jennifer shares her experience with "Many Paths to Spirituality".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "I can't, He can, I think I'll let Him", "But for the Grace of God, Go I" and "Whoever woke up the earliest today has been sober the longest".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3582 2 2 full ”Problems Other Than Alcohol” with Maxwell ”Problems Other Than Alcohol” with Maxwell https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/problems-other-than-alcohol-with-maxwell/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/problems-other-than-alcohol-with-maxwell/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:31:28 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/4879971e-641a-3793-9714-501f0da91cb6 S2 E1 Maxwell shares his experience with "Problems Other Than Alcohol".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If Your Ass Falls Off Pick It Up And Take It To A Meeting", "Some Have To Die For Others To Live" and "God Doing For Me What I Couldn't Do For Myself".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S2 E1 Maxwell shares his experience with "Problems Other Than Alcohol".  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "If Your Ass Falls Off Pick It Up And Take It To A Meeting", "Some Have To Die For Others To Live" and "God Doing For Me What I Couldn't Do For Myself".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3290 2 1 full ”The Good, Bad and Ugly” with Shank and Wayne ”The Good, Bad and Ugly” with Shank and Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-good-bad-and-ugly-listener-submissions/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-good-bad-and-ugly-listener-submissions/#comments Sun, 02 Apr 2023 06:25:04 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/ee764cfc-46f3-3ccc-8b6e-24f925b80cb6 Shank and Wayne respond to questions, comments and suggestions from the listeners.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA is for those that want it not those that need it", "You don't know what you don't know" and "Drugs are a part of my story".  Send comments, suggestions or questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne respond to questions, comments and suggestions from the listeners.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA is for those that want it not those that need it", "You don't know what you don't know" and "Drugs are a part of my story".  Send comments, suggestions or questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 4100 2 full ”The Steps We Took” with Joyce ”The Steps We Took” with Joyce https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-steps-we-took-with-joyce/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/the-steps-we-took-with-joyce/#comments Sun, 26 Mar 2023 07:16:31 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/d2ea9e5d-027a-33ce-806e-f856637f8d48 S1 E13 Joyce shares her experience with taking the 12 Steps.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA will give you a life beyond your wildest dreams", "Keep coming back" and "Time takes time".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S1 E13 Joyce shares her experience with taking the 12 Steps.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA will give you a life beyond your wildest dreams", "Keep coming back" and "Time takes time".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3853 1 13 full ”Step 12” with Tony ”Step 12” with Tony https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-12-with-tony/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-12-with-tony/#comments Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:49:14 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/f8f5560b-bde1-3dea-99b7-371bf1d37660 S1 E12 Tony shares his experience with Step 12.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA will ruin your drinking", "If you don't take the first drink you won't get drunk" and "The time to call your sponsor is before you take a drink not after".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S1 E12 Tony shares his experience with Step 12.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "AA will ruin your drinking", "If you don't take the first drink you won't get drunk" and "The time to call your sponsor is before you take a drink not after".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3492 1 12 full ”Step 11” with Amanda ”Step 11” with Amanda https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-11-with-amanda/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-11-with-amanda/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:25:35 -0400 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/fa5d99e4-2ec5-3bf5-aad5-3e522364c301 S1 E11 Amanda shares her experience with Step 11.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "The newcomer is the most important person in the room", "I may have another drunk in me, but I dont have another recovery" and "God looks out for drunks and children".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S1 E11 Amanda shares her experience with Step 11.  Meeting Shrapnel discusses "The newcomer is the most important person in the room", "I may have another drunk in me, but I dont have another recovery" and "God looks out for drunks and children".  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3591 1 11 full ”Step 10” with Marty ”Step 10” with Marty https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-10-with-marty/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-10-with-marty/#comments Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:03:25 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/86d12439-f944-35d0-a74f-34fd700058c6 S1 E10 Marty shares his experience with Step 10.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "HALT", "Going To Any Lengths To Stay Sober" and "For Free And For Fun".  If you have a commment, suggestion or question email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> S1 E10 Marty shares his experience with Step 10.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "HALT", "Going To Any Lengths To Stay Sober" and "For Free And For Fun".  If you have a commment, suggestion or question email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

]]> Shank and Wayne false No 3989 1 10 full ”Steps 8 and 9” with Stef ”Steps 8 and 9” with Stef https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/steps-8-and-9/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/steps-8-and-9/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:53:06 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/2673c06a-33b0-3505-9afe-0db7c1613fd0 S1 E9 - Stef shares her experience on Steps 8 and 9.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "My Worst Day Sober Is Better Than My Best Day Drinking", "The High Cost Of Low Living" and "Take What You Want And Leave The Rest".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S1 E9 - Stef shares her experience on Steps 8 and 9.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "My Worst Day Sober Is Better Than My Best Day Drinking", "The High Cost Of Low Living" and "Take What You Want And Leave The Rest".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3800 1 9 full ”Step 7” with Graham ”Step 7” with Graham https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-7-with-graham/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-7-with-graham/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:02:38 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/b5fd8bc2-ad7a-3dac-85ba-2c056bda11e2 S1 E8 - Graham shares his experience on Step 7.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "My Disease Made Me Do It", "Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired" and "Egomaniac With an Inferiority Complex".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S1 E8 - Graham shares his experience on Step 7.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "My Disease Made Me Do It", "Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired" and "Egomaniac With an Inferiority Complex".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3927 1 8 full ”Step 6” with Debbie ”Step 6” with Debbie https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-6-with-debbie/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-6-with-debbie/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:04:14 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/5aa36835-6d5f-3a38-9310-4f82446df059 S1 E7 - Debbie shares her experience on Step 6.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "Pink Cloud", "It Works If You Work It" and "When you take the alcohol out of the alcoholic, you still have the "ick".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S1 E7 - Debbie shares her experience on Step 6.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "Pink Cloud", "It Works If You Work It" and "When you take the alcohol out of the alcoholic, you still have the "ick".  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3896 1 7 full ”Step 5” with Dr. Drew ”Step 5” with Dr. Drew https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-5-with-dr-drew/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-5-with-dr-drew/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:49:25 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/a1a8f0b4-ec6f-30c9-95c8-39957557ef46 S1 E6 - Dr. Drew shares his experience on Step 5.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo" "Some Are Sicker Than Others" and "If I Can Get Sober Anyone Can". Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S1 E6 - Dr. Drew shares his experience on Step 5.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo" "Some Are Sicker Than Others" and "If I Can Get Sober Anyone Can". Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3700 1 6 full ”Step 4” with GG ”Step 4” with GG https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-4-with-god-girl/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-4-with-god-girl/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2023 05:46:48 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/97e4a052-3fb1-390f-a433-81aafb8f43d2 S1 E5 - GG shares her experience on Step 4.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "Think Think Think", "Fake it till you make it" and 'Being Triggered". Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> S1 E5 - GG shares her experience on Step 4.  Meeting Shrapnel examines "Think Think Think", "Fake it till you make it" and 'Being Triggered". Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

 

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3628 1 5 full ”Step 3” with Otis ”Step 3” with Otis https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-3-with-otis/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-3-with-otis/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2023 05:36:17 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/d3ff4f35-0a00-3666-bfca-7e050c8cd420 S1 E4 - Otis shares his experience on Step 3.  Meeting Shrapnel discussion is on "It's a Selfish Program, "Taking Back my Will" and "Group of Drunks, Good Orderly Direction". Help us decide to keep or scrap "Group of Drunks, Good Orderly Direction" send your vote to keep or scrap to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S1 E4 - Otis shares his experience on Step 3.  Meeting Shrapnel discussion is on "It's a Selfish Program, "Taking Back my Will" and "Group of Drunks, Good Orderly Direction". Help us decide to keep or scrap "Group of Drunks, Good Orderly Direction" send your vote to keep or scrap to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3408 1 4 full ”Step 2” with Tammy Z ”Step 2” with Tammy Z https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-2-with-tammy-z/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-2-with-tammy-z/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:16:36 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/d72e9324-3535-3d90-8652-f4af98f57e26 S1 E3 - Tammy Z shares her experience on Step 2.  Meeting Shrapnel discussion is on "Using a Door Knob as Your HP", Don't Drink No Matter What and that dreaded Burning Desire :).  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S1 E3 - Tammy Z shares her experience on Step 2.  Meeting Shrapnel discussion is on "Using a Door Knob as Your HP", Don't Drink No Matter What and that dreaded Burning Desire :).  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3322 1 3 full ”Step 1”with 24 Hour John ”Step 1”with 24 Hour John https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-1-with-24-hour-john/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/step-1-with-24-hour-john/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2023 07:50:24 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/beb5489d-4781-3415-a3a0-e69136d9c47a S1 E2 - 24 Hour John shares his experience on Step 1.  Meeting Shrapnel focuses on Putting the Plug in the Jug, Playing Tapes All the Way Through all while Your Disease is doing push ups in a parking lot.  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S1 E2 - 24 Hour John shares his experience on Step 1.  Meeting Shrapnel focuses on Putting the Plug in the Jug, Playing Tapes All the Way Through all while Your Disease is doing push ups in a parking lot.  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3355 1 2 full ”What AA is and is Not” with Shank & Wayne ”What AA is and is Not” with Shank & Wayne https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/what-aa-is-and-is-not-with-shank-wayne/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/what-aa-is-and-is-not-with-shank-wayne/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2023 03:49:00 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/89d004df-5e1f-3b73-812a-49cf536bc04a S1 E1 - Shank and Wayne share their experience with what works and what doesn't work.  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> S1 E1 - Shank and Wayne share their experience with what works and what doesn't work.  Send comments, suggestions and questions to Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

]]> Alcoholics Anonymous Alive false No 3864 1 2 full Season 1 Trailer Season 1 Trailer https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/season-1-trailer/ https://www.alcoholicsanonymousalive.com/e/season-1-trailer/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:40:49 -0500 alcoholicsanonymousalive.podbean.com/6abd11a0-8d0d-3bec-8d6b-ded91f8921ef Welcome to Alcoholics Anonymous Alive Season 1! This trailer has a few excerpts from a conversation with Shank and Wayne.  Join them next week for Episode 1 titled "What AA is and is Not"

]]> Welcome to Alcoholics Anonymous Alive Season 1! This trailer has a few excerpts from a conversation with Shank and Wayne.  Join them next week for Episode 1 titled "What AA is and is Not"

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