Best Shank and Wayne Podcasts (2025)

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Don't Drink No Matter What 46:35

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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 Alcoholi…

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Meeting Makers Make It 1:00:48

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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 c…

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Bringing the Concepts Home - Season 11 Wrap Up 59:40

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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 W…

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Concept 12 - Spiritual Safeguards 54:21

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 11 - Behind the Scenes 50:26

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Concept 10 - Authority and Responsibility Go Hand in Hand 41:28

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Concept 9 - Leadership Matters 56:27

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 8 - Trustees Can't Do It All 41:49

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 7 - Tradition vs. Legal Power 49:35

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 6 - Who Does What? 48:26

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 5 - Let the Minority Speak 45:02

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 4 - Everyone Deserves a Voice 44:21

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 3 - Trust People To Do The Job 37:49

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 2 - Passing the Baton 37:54

3M ago37:54

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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 [email protected]…

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Concept 1 - Who's Really In Charge? 40:13

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Stonewalled - When the Fellowship Speaks and Nobody Listens 45:08

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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 [email protected]…

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Behind Closed Doors: What Didn't Make It 75th GSC 50:05

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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…

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The Good, Bad and Unfinished - 75th GSC Recap 1:03:07

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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@alch…

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Behind the Curtain - AA's Financial Reality Check 1:01:56

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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 [email protected]…

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Self Support or Self Survival? 48:48

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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 [email protected]…

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Price Hikes and Pamphlets - Where did the Money Go? 48:29

5M ago48:29

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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@alcoholicsali…

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Pamphlets - Necessary or Not? 75th GSC 1:03:09

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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-watchi…

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Treatment, Accessibilities, Trustees, Archives, International, Regional Forums 75th GSC 1:04:43

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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 hav…

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Policy/Admissions, PI, Report and Charter 75th GSC 1:08:47

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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 "Hea…

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Grapevine, La Vina, Literature - 75th GSC 1:14:27

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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 freed…

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Corrections, Finance and CPC - 75th GSC 1:04:10

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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 freedo…

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Harmony and Effectiveness with Shank and Wayne 1:02:27

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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 [email protected]…

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The Steps we Take with Shank and Wayne 52:19

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Carry the Message with Karen C. 54:11

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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 [email protected]…

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Pray and Meditate with Clay F. 47:01

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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 ques…

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Continue Inventory with Melissa G. 44:27

7M ago44:27

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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 …

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Make Amends with Matt S. 53:04

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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@alcoholi…

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Became Willing with Ricky M. 42:59

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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 [email protected]…

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Humbly Ask with Lyn S. 54:03

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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 [email protected]…

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Entirely Ready with Earl R. 46:28

7M ago46:28

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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 [email protected]…

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Admit Your Wrongs with Juli Y. 49:09

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Personal Inventory with Bentley M. 48:44

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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 [email protected]…

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Made a Decision with Hugh W. 43:55

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Came to Believe with Stephanie H. 51:03

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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 [email protected]…

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Powerless and Unmanageable with Eileen 33:25

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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 [email protected]…

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Plain Language Big Book - Final Analysis Season 8 Wrap Up 1:26:03

9M ago1:26:03

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Plain Language Explanation of the Twelve Steps 58:33

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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@alcoholicsali…

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Group vs Meeting with Tatiana P. 1:05:05

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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Plain Language Big Book vs Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book 1:09:47

10M ago1:09:47

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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 free…

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Alcoholics Anonymous vs Alcoholism 59:46

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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@alcohol…

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Plain Language Big Book Update 1:04:50

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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 [email protected] Shank and Wayne

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High Bottom vs Low Bottom with Marcie M. 45:53

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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 suggestio…

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Step 10 vs Step 11 with Marty W 54:21

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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 [email protected]…

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Bill vs Bob with John F. 55:44

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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 Ali…

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Spiritual Experience vs Spiritual Awakening with Holly F. 46:27

11M ago46:27

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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@alcoholic…

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