Alcoholics Alive
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.
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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".
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
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
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