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Spirited, anonymous 12-Step discussion (mostly AA) on various topics with occasional guests. Almost nothing off limits.

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AA sucks

Surprise! Not everybody likes 12-step programs. This episode features someone we found who has some mild contempt for the program and the people in it. The sound quality is a little sketchy which has never stopped us before. Also, this is raw feed from a rehearsal because our guest did not return our calls or show up for the final broadcast. Still, I was able to stitch together an episode by jumping in with some comments occasionally. Personally, I find it entertaining but, as usual, our audienc...

Jun 26, 2023•29 min

Talking About Drugs in AA Meetings

Cal is all by himself for this podcast and the subject is talking about drugs at an AA meeting. Seems he copped a resentment after concluding his "pitch" when someone with long term sobriety -- for which he has great respect -- told him, "I think you talked too much about drugs". So let's hash this out. Drug addiction is detailed in the literature of AA. In the book Alcoholics Anonymous, drug use is mentioned as part of the alcoholic’s experience. Examples are in the chapter ‘Doctor, Alcoholic, ...

Apr 24, 2021•32 min

The Other Bar -- Recovery in the Legal Professions

Our guest for this episode is David Mann, a professional counselor for The Other Bar which is a network of recovering lawyers, law students and judges suffering from alcohol and substance abuse problems throughout the State of California. As you will hear on our podcast, David knows the unique challenges faced by those in the legal professions who are in need of help with alcoholism and/or drug addiction. The Other Bar is a private, non-profit corporation. You can reach them by calling 1-800-222...

Sep 08, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 8

Women's Sober Living Houses

Elise and Tracy are back to relate their experiences both managing and living in sober houses for women. Co host Cal happens to own one and shares his experience as a landlord.

Jul 28, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 7

AA Speaker: John Mc. 30+ years sober, Los Angeles.

This is one of the few times we'll upload a drunk-a-logue instead of a discussion/interview. It's a pretty damned good story, though, so we think you'll like it. Be advised that the recording quality is poor because it was conference call recorded on a microphone leaned against a cell phone speaker. Despite the poor quality you're brain should get used to it in short order -- and you'll find it nowhere else. We'll be back next time with "Stuff We Don't Like About 12 Step Programs." Don't forget ...

May 20, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7

The Woman's Experience

Only 20% of membership in AA are female. And most folks agree that men and woman are difference; not better or worse, but different. So what is the AA experience like for women? How do men treat them? How do women treat them for that matter. All this and more. (NOTE: Unfortunately there is an irritating scratchy-buzzy noise about 1/3 of the way through for about 3 minutes. If you can make it through there, you're home free. Thanks for your patience.)

Apr 22, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Spanish Language AA (Alcoholicos Anonimos)

Our guest Nancy A. has participated in both English and Spanish Language AA meetings. She describes the similarities and the differences from her experience. ALCOHOLICOS ANONIMOS OFICINA INTEGRUPAL HISPANA DE AUSTIN TX . LINEA DE AYUDA: (512) 758-1983, OFICINA: (512) 832-6767

Apr 05, 2020•38 min•Ep. 5

Sober Horse Thieves

AA is only as good as the people who attend. It's also a reflection of the outside world i.e. there are good people & there are horse thieves. It's sometimes called "disruptive behavior," but what is it? What to do about it? Two guys mull this over.

Apr 30, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Anonymity

Three sober guys discuss Tradition 12. It's more interesting than it sounds.

Mar 30, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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