This is part two of a five part workshop led by Charlie P along with his wife Katie and also Chris R, they are presenting a workshop on Taking a Newcomer Through the Steps, from the perspective of doing it with a sense of urgency. They do some Q&A at the end of the session and the questions were impossible to hear, I have removed all the dead space and they do a very good job of repeating the question before answering. This was recorded at the London Ontario Primary Purpose Group in Canada i...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 2490
This is part one of a five part workshop led by Charlie P along with his wife Katie and also Chris R, they are presenting a workshop on Taking a Newcomer Through the Steps, from the perspective of doing it with a sense of urgency. This was recorded at the London Ontario Primary Purpose Group in Canada in 2014, someone had emailed me asking about a slightly later version of this workshop, that reminded me I had this on my list to use...so here it is. The event itself is 8 recordings not 5, the fi...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 2489
Malik A (14 Years) is telling his story at an unknown meeting held, I think in Georgia in the middle of June 2023. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last night and based on how enthusiastic he was this will be no exception. Details:...
Mar 13, 2024•42 min•Ep. 2488
Brian E is from South Africa, he is telling his story at an unknown event and time. This one ends abruptly just as hes wrapping up. Repost from mid 2022. NSFW If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last night and based on how enthusiasti...
Mar 12, 2024•49 min•Ep. 2487
I had an email from Megan yesterday asking if I had any recordings of her friend Hal who passed on this week, Hal was one of the men at the retreat that Chuck C led that became the book "A New Pair of Glasses". Hal T got sober in 1973, he is telling his story, (he has a great sense of humor) in 2011 at the Ohio Street West Sunday meeting held in Los Angeles. NSFW If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you h...
Mar 10, 2024•36 min•Ep. 2485
Donna is telling some of her Al-Anon story at the 14th Annual Fellowship of the Spirit Conference held in Queens New York in 2013. NSFW If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last night and based on how enthusiastic he was this will be n...
Mar 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 2484
Andy is todays speaker, sober in 2002 and he is telling his story at the 2018 Gratitude Banquet hosted by the Sunday Night Speakers meeting of AA in Seattle. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last night and based on how enthusiastic...
Mar 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 2483
Katie P got sober in 1984, she has spoken all over the world for many years, she is sharing on Steps 1-3 at the ABC Newcomers zoom meeting recorded just a couple of days ago in March of 2024. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last n...
Mar 07, 2024•46 min•Ep. 2482
Matthew M got sober in 1993, he is telling his story in 1999 at the Sobriety Under The Sun roundup held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last night and based on how enthusiastic he was this will be no exc...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 2481
This one needs a little context, I know many of you are familiar with the Joe & Charlie Big Book Workshops (I recently posted one 2.7.24) in 2005 at a J & C workshop Willie B and John W went through the 12 steps in the same manor as Joe and Charlie but using the 12 x 12 as the reference. Both workshops were presented side by side over the same weekend providing an in-depth look at the steps from both the Big Book and the 12 x 12 at the Boca Raton Florida Big Book Weekend held in 2005. Wi...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 2480
Yisreal C is sharing at the ABC Newcomers zoom meeting on the topic: That we think is the root of our troubles, this meeting was recorded in mid February of 2024. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last night and based on how enthusi...
Mar 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 2479
Sharon P was sober just over 3 years at the time of this speak on the topic of the 10th Step at "A Women's Perspective" held in Bernardsville NJ in 2004 by the Spiritual Awakenings Group. Repost from June 2020. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone in...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 2478
Lyle P sober in 1990 is speaking on the topic: Together We Can Alone We Cant. He spends a good chunk of time telling his story, but if you havent heard his story its one well worth a listen. It is one of those storys that gets you thinking, you did what? This was recorded at the Magical Mystery Tour zoom meeting in January of 2022. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young People...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 2477
Lynn G got sober in 1984, she is telling her story at the Saturday Opening meeting of the 2006 Founders Day event. If you are in the PNW toward the end of July I just added a Young Peoples Conference (WSCYPAA VII) taking place in Tacoma WA. If you have never been to a Young Peoples event (your age does not matter) the energy and passion of the participants never fails to impress. I spoke to someone involved in it last night and based on how enthusiastic he was this will be no exception. Details:...
Mar 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 2476
Chuck C was from from Laguna Beach California, he was 36 years sober at the time of this speak. Chuck was highly regarded as a speaker over the many years he was an active member of AA, he is also a pretty funny guy. This speak took place at an unknown meeting held in Houston Texas in June of 1982. It is an excellent quality recording. He one of my personal favorites. Chuck is also credited as the author of the book "A New Pair of Glasses" in reality it is a transcript of a speak he gave at a me...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 2475
Neil is the 10 minute opening speaker telling some of his story, then Connie is sharing her story for the next 30 min or so. This is a meeting from the North Oakland AA Open speaker meeting held in February of 2018. I just added the Crested Butte Montana Conference to the events list, this is a 5 day event and it sells out every year. Details: https://scast.us/cb If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercas...
Feb 28, 2024•45 min•Ep. 2474
Maria is telling her story at the Sunday Night Speakers AA meeting held in Seattle, this meeting was recorded in December of 2016. I just added the Crested Butte Montana Conference to the events list, this is a 5 day event and it sells out every year. Details: https://scast.us/cb If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://s...
Feb 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 2473
2014 Russell S sober in 1981 is speaking at the West Dixie Group in Miami Florida on the topic of Letting Go Absolutely. If you are in Central California in March and are in the mood for a Big Book workshop, I just added one to the event list taking place in Visalia in a couple of weeks. Next week there is one in Jacksonville Florida if you are on that end of the country. Details: https://scast.us/events If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word ou...
Feb 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 2472
Yesterday we had a guy named Otto speaking and today we have a guy named Otto speaking, I listened to this while looking for the first guy and liked his speak...so its 2 Ottos in 2 days. Otto W is from Richland Washington, he got sober in 1959 and is telling his very colorful story at the Inland Empire Roundup held in 2005. If you are in Central California in March and are in the mood for a Big Book workshop, I just added one to the event list taking place in Visalia in a couple of weeks. Next w...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 2471
I had an email this week from someone looking to hear a speak by a guy named Otto (a Vietnam veteran), well as it turns out I have more than one Otto that spent some time there, so lets hope this the guy or you may have another Otto tomorrow. Otto M, sober in 1985 and from Plano Texas is telling his story at 19th. Annual Crested Butte Mountain Conference held in 2002. If you are in Central California in March and are in the mood for a Big Book workshop, I just added one to the event list taking ...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 2470
Jimmy A from New Jersey speaking on the topic of: We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show (Step 11, page 87). This was a Zoom meeting hosted by the Fellowship of the Spirit speaker series in July of 2022. Repost from mid 2022. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an...
Feb 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 2469
Sarah (2 years) opens the meeting as the 10 min speaker at this North Oakland AA Open speaker meeting recorded in June of 2017. Roni (31 years) is the speaker for the remaining meeting time. NSFW If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, ...
Feb 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 2468
Lynn A. is an Al-Anon member and her husband Bruce, both an AA and Al-Anon member are from Southern California. They are leading this workshop on the topic of, A Couple In Recovery at the Friends of Bill and Lois W meeting held on zoom in July of 2023. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have a...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 2467
Ollis sober in 1987 is sharing on the topic - We Are Not A Glum Lot, at Newcomers Keep It Simple zoom speaker meeting held at the beginning of February 2024. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout ...
Feb 20, 2024•21 min•Ep. 2466
Bob D is from Las Vegas Nevada he is a well known circuit speaker conducting workshops and speaking all over the world, today we have him speaking at the Live at Pine Lake Meeting in Seattle Washington in February of 2018. Repost from mid 2022 If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roun...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2465
Earl H speaking at an unknown event in October in 2003. Earl is one of my favorite speakers, he tends to be very step and book focused in his shares as he is here, that being said its a mix of his story along with big chunks of book and steps without a specific topic. Repost from 2021 If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: http...
Feb 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 2464
Craig P has been sober 4 years, he is telling his story at the No Reservations Speaker Meeting held monthly on the first Saturday of the month at the Swinomish Reservation in La Conner Washington. If you are ever in the area its a great meeting, I have been to it a number of times. Recorded at the beginning of February 2024. NSFW. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: h...
Feb 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 2463
Joe F from Stevenage in the UK is sharing on the topic of The Road of Happy Destiny at the Magical Mystery Tour zoom meeting, recorded in December of 2022. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout ou...
Feb 16, 2024•58 min•Ep. 2462
Amy Beth M from Canton Georgia is sharing at the My Favorite Steps zoom meeting on the topic of Step 9, recorded in June of 2022. If you have any AA or Al-Anon event coming up let me know I am happy to help get the word out. https://scast.us/events Email: sobercast@gmail.com Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate AA Event List: https://scast.us/events If you have an AA roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up, we would be happy to give you a shout out here on the podcast and ...
Feb 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 2461
This is a very late version of the Joe and Charlie Big Book workshops recorded in 2003, the audio quality is excellent. If you have never heard a J & C workshop I would encourage you to give it a listen, there is a lot here. There is also a 4th step worksheet to accompany it, if you would like a copy you can download it from google drive here: https://scast.us/jc4th This is part 8 of 8, it jumps right in from the end of yesterdays post. Joe McQ and Charlie P met in 1973, they instantly disco...
Feb 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 2460
