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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.

Podcast · By Shank and Wayne · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
12
Latest publication
Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Amends: More Than Saying Sorry (opens the original)

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    S16E6 Shank and Wayne discuss making direct amends. In Meeting Shrapnel they reveiw "Keep it short, sweet and don't re-break their nose", "Make amends, not a reenactment" and "Don't start a new tab while your paying of the old bar". You can email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

  2. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Self Examination and Confession: Steps 4 & 5 (opens the original)

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    S16E5 Shank and Wayne discuss Steps 4 and 5. In Meeting Shrapnel they look at "When you are going through hell, don't stop to set up camp", "Out of the head and into the open" and "Defects are like accessories, I lose one and I find another". If you have a comment, suggestion or question you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

  3. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Why The Steps Work (opens the original)

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    S16E4 Shank and Wayne discuss why the steps work. In Meeting Shrapnel they look at "Willingness without action is futile", "P.I.G.S - Person Interested in Growing Spiritually" and "H.O.G.S - Helping Others Grow Spiritually". Email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

  4. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    The First Drink (opens the original)

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    S16E3 Shank and Wayne talk about The First Drink. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "Stinking thinking precedes the drinking", "The man takes a drink, the drink takes a drink, the drink takes the man" and "I get a daily reprieve from the thinking that precedes the drinking". Email Alcoholics Alive at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

  5. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    One Alcoholic Talking to Another (opens the original)

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    S16E2 Shank and Wayne explore the importance of one alcoholic talking to another alcoholic. In Meeting Shrapnel they discuss "If they're ready you can't say anything wrong, If they're not you can't say anything right", "You are helping me more than I'm helping you" and "My selfishness gets treated by helping others". You can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com

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