Category: Interviews from 2023 Shows

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:03:17 — 43.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Walt was raised in a military family who moved every couple of years. The transitory nature of Walt’s childhood and adolescence meant…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:17:03 — 52.9MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!With 51 years sober in AA, today’s guest, John C., shares a story chocked-full with experience that will resonate with newcomers, old-timers,…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:09:31 — 47.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Sober since 2020, Kevin’s backstory of drinking belied his ultimate identification as an alcoholic who needed help from AA. Raised in a…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:03:26 — 43.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Steve first got sober in the early 80s. But five difficult and prolonged relapses over the next 25 years delayed his current…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:20:07 — 55.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!When he first came to the U.S. from India at age 21, Sachin was eager to build a lifestyle fueled by alcohol…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 55:39 — 38.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Raised in a politically powerful family in a major eastern city, Patrick’s privileged upbringing in the public eye was belied by his…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:13:57 — 56.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Greg’s envied life before sobriety was one of booze, drugs, sex, and rock & roll. Raised in California in a family rife…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:09:07 — 47.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Scott’s adversities during his 20 years of sobriety seemingly outweigh many adversities he suffered while on his way to AA recovery. Scott…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:10:37 — 48.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Doug’s story begins with a childhood during which he enjoyed all the opportunities to succeed in life. Unfortunately, a learning disability, combined…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:05:45 — 45.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Dennis got sober in AA in May of 1962 and has enjoyed more than 61 years as a dedicated and enthusiastic member…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:07:08 — 46.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Chris’ life was ruled by alcoholism until he got sober in AA in 2011. Raised by loving parents, he had a spiritual…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:07:16 — 46.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Felice W’s journey in AA has greatly inspired other alcoholic women to try our way of life. Growing up as an adopted…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:27:44 — 60.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!A standing ovation of nearly 100 men erupted when Myles recently picked up his 40 year chip. To many, this kind of…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:12:20 — 49.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!With a little over two years sober, Ryan’s story is especially compelling for those AA members who are newly or recently sober….

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:04:55 — 44.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Diego R. grew up in Venezuela in a fear-ridden household with an alcoholic father whose rage left an indelible mark on the…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:09:03 — 47.4MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Joseph found recovery in AA entirely on Zoom during the Covid Pandemic. As of the date of this interview, that was over…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:05:14 — 44.8MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Chris W. shares a story of alcoholism’s unimpeded march through a man’s life, sweeping aside all of the talents and abilities to…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:07:02 — 46.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Joanie’s story is full of similarities with which many alcoholics will readily identify. Her early drinking at age 14 escalated during her…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:12:59 — 50.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Growing up Cajun in South Louisiana, Jason’s tough childhood was punctuated by drinking at age 8 and smoking crack by 14. His…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:12:18 — 49.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Kim’s story begins with a dysfunctional family in which there was verbal and physical abuse. With a family history rife with alcoholism,…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 56:54 — 39.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now! As one of our most senior members of the Fellowship, George is now 89 years old and approaching 40 years of…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:07:11 — 46.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Chris lived a relatively contented life until the disease of alcoholism took over and landed him in AA at age 48. Unlike…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:01:23 — 42.2MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!After nearly 50 years in AA, Pat’s sobriety correlates beautifully with his half-century of his active service and continuous participation in Alcoholics…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:05:31 — 45.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Every alcoholic raised in a dysfunctional family will readily identify with George’s story. The unpredictable rage of his father and an emotionally…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:07:08 — 46.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Bill’s turbulent life was ruled by alcoholism and nearly ended in suicide before he was saved by AA. Trouble started early for…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:05:58 — 45.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Radha’s battle with the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction was complicated by an eating disorder and clinical depression. Growing up in…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:04:16 — 44.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!With two years of AA recovery, Mark’s story may strongly resonate with newer members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Longer-term sobriety enjoyed by many…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:15:21 — 51.7MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Shawn’s story should be required listening for any recovering  alcoholic facing a devastating loss early in their sobriety. In Shawn’s case, he…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:03:48 — 43.8MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Susan’s story draws into sharp focus just how damaging family secrets can be and how they can pave the road to alcoholism…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:03:04 — 43.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Aside from jumping into a crocodile-infested harbor in Darwin, Australia and swimming naked in the sea amongst deadly sharks off the coast…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:12:57 — 50.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Faisal’s remarkable success in business is closely aligned with the success he enjoys as a daily meeting-maker in Alcoholics Anonymous. For over…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:15:07 — 51.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Kelvin’s life was defined and dominated by booze and drugs. Though there are similarities to other sobriety tales, many parts of his…

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:16:59 — 52.9MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Janet’s family of origin was rife with alcoholism. but also some recovery. Her father remained sober in AA for nearly 50 years….

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:12:52 — 50.0MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | iHeartRadio | Blubrry | Podchaser | Gaana | Youtube Music | RSS | Subscribe Now!Though Don didn’t start drinking until his late teens, his first drunk was a harbinger of things to come. Drawn to the…