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
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
S12E6 Shank and Wayne discuss the very popular saying "Keep Coming Back". In Living Sober Shrapnel they take another look at the Investment Counsel Poem from page 81. If you have a suggestion, comment or question email them to freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
S12E5 Shank and Wayne discuss the popular statement "My Sponsor Said...." In Living Sober Shrapnel they look at "online meetings available on the internet", "alcoholism is expensive" and "climb out of the hole". If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Alcholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
S12 E4 The popular statement "Sit down, shut up and listen" is examined by Shank and Wayne. In Living Soberr Shrapnel they discuss "the sober years go by", "distance, or weather, or illness, or business, or guests, or being broke, or the hour, or anything else" and "canoe, camel, helicopter, jeep, truck, bicycle or sleigh". If you have a comment, suggestion or quetion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
S12E3 Shank and Wayne discuss the popular statement "Fake it till you make it". Living Sober Shrapnel discusses "AA Slogans", "applications of the AA program" and "king-size AA gatherings". If you have a suggestion, comment or question you can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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 Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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 can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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 Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com.
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 freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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 freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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 freedom@alcoholicalive.com
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 freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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 freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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 freedom@alcoholicsalive.com
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