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    SBS Mandarin - SBS 普通话电台
    Bonus Practice: #98 Splitting the bill (Med) - 【SBS学英语】第98集附加版:如何用英语提议分摊账单?

    SBS Mandarin - SBS 普通话电台

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 3:41


    Practise speaking the dialogue from episode #98 Splitting the bill (Med) - 通过本期播客,跟着第98集《在餐厅AA制时怎么说?》一起开口练练对话吧!

    Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
    ESH: Dr. Earl M - Author of - Physician Heal Thyself

    Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 59:00


    Dr. Earl M from Seattle got sober June 15, 1953 he is the author of "Physician Heal Thyself" in AA's Big Book, he is speaking in 1986 and was 33 years sober at the time of this speak. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

    AGITATORS ANONYMOUS the Alan Averill Podcast
    When an album comes along and shows you exactly what you were missing.....

    AGITATORS ANONYMOUS the Alan Averill Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 30:27


    My 'I listened to 50 bands' podcast a week ago raised some eyebrows and caused in equal measures mirth and annoyance but over the last week an album has come along that showed me clearly what was missing from so much modern metal, am I fair to judge it so? or just shouting at clouds, this Friday I explore the reasons why that might be the case and is festival culture a victory lap where bands get to play to crowds they never could have back in the day or is it just a bloated circus lacking in depth and genuine love for art? This and loads of other nonsense.....nemtheanga_primordialon the gramsupport the show over at :https://patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor email alan@dragon-productions.comPrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/death metalVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTAdoomDREAD SOVEREIGN https://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAgothAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Keep Coming Back - Speaker Meetings
    vol 286. Contently Growing with Reed

    Keep Coming Back - Speaker Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 52:43


    67-year-old stroke survivor Reed got sober almost 25 years ago, though 20 of them were away from the rooms. Through a new dark bottom, Reed found his way back to AA, and today he has earned his emotional sobriety. Today, Reed has a calm contentedness about his life and his place in it.  Sobriety Date: 6/11/2001Quotes“It's wonderful when you find yourself again.”“I want you to have what I have, because I have this really good life.”“Put the steps in your heart, don't leave them in the book.”Referred by: Anonymous SpeakerInstagramFacebook

    The MadTech Podcast
    MadTech Daily: Video on Demand to Drive 17% Growth in Q4 Ad Spend; Publicis Acquires HEPMIL Media Group

    The MadTech Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 2:04


    In today's Digest, we cover the latest ad spend forecast from the AA and WARC, Publicis buying HEPMIL Media Group to boost its influencer marketing in Southeast Asia, and US senators pushing to ban teen use of AI chatbots.

    Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
    ESH: Dewey S - One of the first 100 members of AA

    Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 56:06


    Today we have Dewey S, a chronic inebrist from Cleveland Ohio, he is one of the first 100 members of AA. Dewey is speaking in Modesto California in January of 1969 at an unknown event. The quality of this recording is excellent, it cleaned up very well. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

    Sober.Coffee Podcast

    Mike and Glenn revisit the coffee shop, where they discuss love, appreciation, prayer, and patience, as well as the actions that accompany these concepts.  

    Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby
    Terry Collins: AA Principal Policy Advisory discusses WOF extension proposal

    Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 3:30 Transcription Available


    Opinion remains split on whether we have to renew our vehicles' Warrants of Fitness, too often. Proposals up for consultation from today would further stretch out WOFs for light vehicles, to once every two years. The one-year rule would continue for vehicles older than 10 years. AA Principal Policy Adviser Terry Collins told Ryan Bridge that they've surveyed their members to get their thoughts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You Are Not Alone - A Recovery Podcast
    E250: The Straw Man Chapter of the Big Book

    You Are Not Alone - A Recovery Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 34:36


    Send us a textIn this episode, Matt and Steve take a hard look at We Agnostics, one of the most debated chapters in the AA Big Book. Matt admits he's developing a resentment toward Bill W.'s logic — from comparing God to electricity to invoking Columbus and the flat Earth. Are these inspired metaphors or just sales tactics to get the drunk to believe? The guys talk about where Bill's arguments fall apart, why intent might matter more than accuracy, and how the idea of “contempt before investigation” still holds up today.This isn't about bashing AA — it's about honest recovery, critical thinking, and finding a higher power that actually makes sense to you.Love the show? Stay connected between episodes with the Sober Friends Dispatch—our Substack newsletter packed with real stories, honest reflections, and tools to help you live your best sober life.

    Atlanta Braves
    The Daily 10 w/ Matt Chernoff October 28, 2025 - Presented by PrizePicks

    Atlanta Braves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 13:25


    -Arthur Blank missed an opportunity to sooth an angry Falcons fan base.-Plus UGA has to handle pressure better starting this Saturday.-And this would be the perfect misdirection for AA and the Braves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.
    Episode #9 (Season 10) - "The Most Effective Ways I'm of Service"

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 13:50


    My new website that links to everything: SARCASTICRECOVERY.COMFollow me on Instagram.New, beautiful meditation channel on YouTube, 11TH STEP CHANNEL.

    The Daily 10 with Matt Chernoff
    The Daily 10 w/ Matt Chernoff October 28, 2025 - Presented by PrizePicks

    The Daily 10 with Matt Chernoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 13:25


    -Arthur Blank missed an opportunity to sooth an angry Falcons fan base.-Plus UGA has to handle pressure better starting this Saturday.-And this would be the perfect misdirection for AA and the Braves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Buck's Beat
    The Buck Belue Show 10-28-25 Hour 1

    Buck's Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 47:49


    Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! Buck’s Big Take – Shohei was amazing Falcons – Can the Falcons recover Bulldog Beat – Dawgs offense Georgia OL Drew Bobo SEC Bounce Chop It Up – AA set to make a hire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chuck and Chernoff
    The Daily 10 w/ Matt Chernoff October 28, 2025 - Presented by PrizePicks

    Chuck and Chernoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 13:25


    -Arthur Blank missed an opportunity to sooth an angry Falcons fan base.-Plus UGA has to handle pressure better starting this Saturday.-And this would be the perfect misdirection for AA and the Braves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Roar Deal
    #135: It's A Sellout (Again!)

    The Roar Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 88:34


    One month ago, a 15-minute patch of exhilarating football in the late third and early fourth quarters saw the Lions become the first non-Victorian side to go back-to-back since their own former selves in the early 2000s. And one month from now, the Roar Deal family will come together with Chris Fagan at Brisbane Powerhouse to keep the celebrations going.The countdown to our sold out night with Fages is on, with November 28 due to be a night we'll never forget. The following day - November 29 - might prove to be something similar, with the AFLW grand final now looking a realistic target for the Lions, following a statement win over the Demons at Brighton Homes Arena.This week on the podcast:-Which Lions player is Craig Starcevich pushing Mike to include in the AA team?-Our player by player recap from the 2025 Premiership team continues-We discover that there's an Aussie Rules competition in FinlandAnd much more!

    Buck and Kincade
    The Buck Belue Show 10-28-25 Hour 1

    Buck and Kincade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 47:49


    Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! Buck’s Big Take – Shohei was amazing Falcons – Can the Falcons recover Bulldog Beat – Dawgs offense Georgia OL Drew Bobo SEC Bounce Chop It Up – AA set to make a hire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA
    Multiple Speakers: Joan (Al-anon) and Paul (AA)

    Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 77:22


    Joan L is the opening Al-anon speaker for the for the first half of this meeting at the 38th. SENY Convention held in Rye Brooks NY in March of 2004. Joan is followed by Paul S from AA speaking for the remainder of the time. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

    AA Grapevine's Podcast
    But I Didn't Drink [Season 9, Episode 17]

    AA Grapevine's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 27:52


    Marcheta joins Olis and Sam and tells them how her bottom included driving the wrong way on a one-way street and the fire department knocking on her door because of a burning pot on the stove. They discuss the flimsy reed of AA actually being the hand of a higher power, and Marcheta relates how today she goes to any length to stay sober. In the feature #heardinameeting Kirsten and Michael share from a long list collected over the years. Don talks about his affinity for Grapevine magazine.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our "Carry the Message" program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/storeYou can email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org

    Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast
    Chuang Tzu – Duke Hwan and the Wheelwright

    Tao of Our understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 42:00


    "…books contain words only. And yet there is something else which gives value to the books. Not the words only, nor the thought in the words, but something else within the thought, swinging it in a certain direction that words cannot apprehend." — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 82 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helpless, a Recovery Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, at www.BuddyC.org. You are welcome to share, post, and distribute this book anywhere that you believe it will be of help. You can also access a free daily Tao Recovery Email, a list of podcasts, and many other recovery resources. Join our private Facebook group and continue the conversation! Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TaoPodcast/ or search Tao of Our understanding Podcast. A Course in Miracles - Daily lessons from the 365-Day Course in Miracles Calendar. See the notes in each entry for a more detailed description. Click Here to add the Course in Miracles Calendar to your Google Calendar Daily Thought is a daily Google Calendar you can add to your Google Calendar. It provides a daily thought that combines elements of Christian, ACIM, Tao, and AA. Click here to add the Daily Thought Calendar to your Google Calendar Nightly 9 pm eastern Zoom A.A. Meeting www.ZoomAAMeetings.com Would you like to receive a free daily topic email with the most popular A.A. resources, accompanied by a secret Facebook group for discussion? Go to www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information!

    Choses à Savoir
    Pourquoi les lettres O, I et U sont interdites sur les plaques d'immatriculation ?

    Choses à Savoir

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 1:50


    Si vous avez déjà observé les plaques d'immatriculation françaises, vous avez sans doute remarqué qu'on n'y trouve jamais les lettres O, I ou U. Pas un hasard, ni une fantaisie administrative : ces trois lettres ont été volontairement bannies par le système d'immatriculation pour une raison très précise : éviter toute confusion.Depuis 2009, les plaques suivent le format AA-123-AA. Ce code n'indique plus la région d'origine du véhicule, mais un simple numéro d'ordre national. Or, dans ce système, chaque lettre et chaque chiffre doivent être lus sans ambiguïté. C'est là que les problèmes commencent : le O ressemble trop au 0, le I au 1, et le U peut être confondu avec le V, surtout sur certaines polices de caractères ou dans de mauvaises conditions de lecture. Pour les radars automatiques, les caméras de surveillance ou les gendarmes qui notent un numéro sur le bord de la route, ces confusions pourraient provoquer de véritables casse-têtes.L'administration française, soucieuse d'uniformité, a donc décidé d'exclure définitivement ces lettres du système, tout comme certains groupes de lettres jugés ambigus ou offensants : par exemple, les combinaisons qui pourraient former des mots vulgaires, politiques ou religieux sont également proscrites. Vous ne verrez donc jamais de plaque affichant “KKK”, “GOD” ou “SEX”.Ce souci de lisibilité n'est pas propre à la France. D'autres pays, comme l'Allemagne, la Belgique ou le Royaume-Uni, ont aussi supprimé certaines lettres ou combinaisons pour les mêmes raisons. En France, le système SIV (Système d'Immatriculation des Véhicules) prévoit environ 277 millions de combinaisons possibles, ce qui laisse largement de quoi faire malgré ces exclusions.Il existe enfin une touche de pragmatisme : les lettres restantes permettent de simplifier la reconnaissance automatique, un élément clé à l'ère des radars et des péages électroniques. Dans un pays où la contravention arrive parfois avant le retour à la maison, mieux vaut que le numéro soit parfaitement lisible.En résumé : si les O, I et U ont disparu de nos plaques, ce n'est pas une lubie bureaucratique, mais une mesure de bon sens. Une petite subtilité du quotidien, héritée du souci d'efficacité… et d'un soupçon d'amour français pour la logique administrative. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

    Celebrate Recovery Official
    154. Is my recovery in management or healing mode?

    Celebrate Recovery Official

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 28:37


    Recovery is hard. Sometimes it's easy to shift our thinking into behavioral management and even our recovery as a whole toward management versus healing. But in celebrate recovery, one of the things we lean into is not managing our recovery but walking in a posture of healing. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack some of the differences between management versus healing in our recovery journey and some of the fruit we experience when we choose to surrender control in this healing journey.

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.
    Episode #8 (Season 10) - "Lonely and Horny"

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 21:08


    My new website that links to everything: SARCASTICRECOVERY.COMFollow me on Instagram.New, beautiful meditation channel on YouTube, 11TH STEP CHANNEL.

    The White Pube
    Outernet

    The White Pube

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 10:47


    and the Ursula k le Guin map exhibition @ AA gallery! Both bad hahahaha u can find the written version of this text on the white pube

    aa guin outernet
    RAW Recovery Podcast
    Our Leaders Are But Trusted Servants (The Daily Trudge)

    RAW Recovery Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 36:07


    In today's Daily Trudge, I'm talking about one of AA's greatest reminders of humility: “Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.” In recovery, leadership isn't about control — it's about service. Whether you're making coffee, chairing a meeting, or guiding others through the Steps, the goal isn't power — it's purpose. We serve because we were once served. We give back because someone gave to us. In this episode, I'll share why true leadership in recovery means stepping up without stepping over, leading with humility, and always remembering that we are here to carry a message — not a title.

    secular AA's Podcast
    International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2025 - Embracing Neurodiversity Panel

    secular AA's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 85:10


    This is the audio of the panel "Embracing Neurodiversity" emceed by Kevin from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2025. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2026 in-person in Phoenix next year, check out https://www.aasecular.org/icsaa-2026 and register now!Session Description: Think outside the box?  You might be neurodiverse.  Our panel will share their experience and observations as diasnosed and undiagnosed neurodiverse.For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

    secular AA's Podcast
    International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2025 - Vince H: Game of Foretelling the Future

    secular AA's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 74:04


    This is the audio of the session "Game of Foretelling the Future" led by Vince H. from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2025. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2026 in-person in Phoenix next year, check out https://www.aasecular.org/icsaa-2026 and register now!Session Description: Vince is the author of An Atheists Unofficial Guide to AA, the daily reader, As Vince Sees it OR Everyone's an Addict and most recently, Secular AA.  He will share some recollections and thoughts and invite attendees to share their own comments/ideas about the future.For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

    secular AA's Podcast
    International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2025 - Soma Therapy Nervous System Nourishment Workshop

    secular AA's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 74:30


    This is the audio of the session "Soma Therapy Nervous System Nourishment Workshop" led by Sarah K. from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2025. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2026 in-person in Phoenix next year, check out https://www.aasecular.org/icsaa-2026 and register now!Session Description: Join Sarah, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, in this workshop to explore how your nervous system might impact the patterns and cycles you experience in life. You'll learn some introductory concepts around supporting your nervous system, tools to help understand what patterns your nervous system defaults to, and go through some live practices so your nervous system can receive nourishment in real-time.For more info on secular AA including Zoom meetings, in-person meetings, and virtual gatherings, check out:- https://aasecular.org- secularAA@gmail.comSecular AA is AA sobriety that is neither religious nor irreligious, focusing on the practical, humanist tools of Alcoholics Anonymous and borrowed from the wider recovery community. Secular AA is a growing subculture within AA, offering 100 agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA meetings every day + regional events and the International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA). More @ https://aasecular.org

    Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

    Jim K (he got sober in 1980 at 17 years old) is leading a meeting from WACYPAA15 held in Las Vegas from 2012 on the topic of The Sermon On The Mount, a book written by Emmet Fox and first published in 1935. It is one of the books used by folks in the earliest days of AA before the Big Book was written.  There is some Q & A at the back end of this workshop, some of the comments are difficult to hear...fyi If you are interested in reading Sermon On The Mount, you can pick up a copy here ( https://amzn.to/2SB5cLT) Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Sober Cast has 3000+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

    How I quit alcohol
    320. Rebuilding confidence after drinking (solocast)

    How I quit alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 11:44


    One of the hardest parts of drinking isn't just the hangovers or the regret, it's the way alcohol chips away at our self-trust. We say we'll stop, we break that promise, and over time our confidence in ourselves starts to erode. In this episode, I explore how we can begin rebuilding that trust, piece by piece, with compassion and consistency.For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.
    Episode #7 (Season 10) - "Am I Playing God Again?"

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 17:02


    My new website that links to everythingFollow me on Instagram.New, beautiful meditation channel on YouTube, 11TH STEP CHANNEL.

    AGITATORS ANONYMOUS the Alan Averill Podcast
    Am I my brothers keeper? should artists be responsible for the beliefs of others?

    AGITATORS ANONYMOUS the Alan Averill Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 28:49


    Today's podcast is a tongue in cheek look at writing songs and lyrics as a young man, trying to fill them with pathos and gravity, that only makes any sense decades and decades later. A cynical take on the Irish Presidential election and a sideways look at the idea that somehow we should be held responsible for the beliefs and ideas of others?should we.....?nemtheanga_primordialon the gramsupport the show over at :https://patreon.com/AlanAverillPrimordial on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0BZr6WHaejNA63uhZZZZek?si=yFFV8ypSSDOESUX62_0TzQsponsored by Metal Blade recordshttps://metalblade.indiemerch.com/promo code AA 2024 for 10% off your orderships worldwideFor info on my work as a booking agent go to:https://www.facebook.com/DragonProductionsOfficialor email alan@dragon-productions.comPrimordial cds/lps available fromhttps://www.metalblade.com/primordial/death metalVERMINOUS SERPENThttps://open.spotify.com/artist/54Wpl9JD0Zn4rhpBvrN2Oa?si=zOjIulHXS5y9lW1YHMhgTAdoomDREAD SOVEREIGN https://open.spotify.com/artist/60HY4pl0nbOrZA6u2QnqDN?si=sxQ5_1htR6G3WIvy1I_wXAgothAPRILMENhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7GzLO1YJClmN5TvV4A37MJ?si=cRXSk24lQKWSqJG-B8KbWQSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GameMakers
    Why Game Studio Failures Are Structure Problems, Not Talent Problems | Chris Casanova (Microsoft, Mojang, Relic, Hypixel)

    GameMakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 55:21


    Most game studios think they have a talent problem. They don't. They have a structure problem.Chris Casanova spent 15+ years as a producer across Microsoft Xbox, Mojang (Minecraft), Relic Entertainment, Offworld Industries, and Hypixel Studios. He's watched talented teams fail repeatedly—not from lack of skill, but from organizational friction.Traditional studios organize around craft silos: design departments, engineering departments, art departments. Every feature requires handoffs. Every handoff loses fidelity. The result? Friction, misalignment, wasted iteration, and missed deadlines.Chris reveals the alternative: cross-functional outcome teams of 5-9 people who own their results from concept to ship.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━TIMESTAMPS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━00:00 - Chris's background: Xbox, Mojang, Relic02:59 - Why he wrote "Structure Teams to Win"06:54 - The problem with craft-based teams08:17 - Outcome teams: The procedural worlds example18:32 - Why 5-9 people is optimal team size24:10 - Three organizational layers explained31:48 - When leaders resist change42:20 - The political reality of reorganization47:15 - Case study: 70-person AA co-op shooter58:07 - Advice for small teams (10 people)01:01:06 - How to connect with Chris━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━KEY INSIGHTS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━THE PROBLEMS:- Design creates specs without context → over-engineered solutions- Art produces assets without validation → endless iteration- QA receives unclear requirements → irrelevant bug reports- Every handoff loses the original intentTHE SOLUTION:Cross-functional teams of 5-9 people with:→ Mixed disciplines (designers, engineers, artists, QA embedded)→ Clear mission and measurable KPIs→ Everything needed to own their outcome→ Minimal handoffs, maximum collaborationREAL EXAMPLE:Procedural worlds team mission: "Every world seed feels fresh, readable, performant"KPI: Biome novelty per minuteTeam: Generation engineers, world designers, environment artists, technical artists, QA━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━70-PERSON STUDIO STRUCTURE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Chris provides detailed org structure for AA co-op shooter:- Combat & Gameplay (15 people, 2 teams)- Progression & Economy (10 people, 2 teams)- Social & Co-Op (12 people, 2 teams)- Content & Live Ops (15 people, 2 teams)- World & Narrative (10 people, 1 team)- Technical Foundation (8 people, 1 team)Each team has 5-9 people with mixed disciplines focused on specific outcomes.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━THE HARD TRUTHS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Some leaders won't make the transition from managing 30 people to being on a team of 8. They'll resist or self-select out. And that's okay—holding onto territorial structures to preserve egos is how studios fail."If you have a C-suite that's divided, you're not going to be able to make this change. You need unified leadership."━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━RESOURCES MENTIONED━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- "Team of Teams" by Gen. Stanley McChrystal- "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink- "Structure Teams to Win" (Chris's Medium article)━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━CONNECT WITH CHRIS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Chris is seeking his next production leadership role.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-casanova/Email: ChrisCasanova@outlook.comArticle: https://medium.com/@chris.casanova/structure-teams-to-win-15d98e65c5d7━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━READ THE FULL BREAKDOWN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Detailed newsletter post with implementation templates and additional examples:https://www.gamemakers.com/p/why-your-game-studios-organizational━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Gamemakers podcast: Gaming business insights for developers, executives, and investors. Hosted by Joseph Kim. New episodes weekly.#gamedev #productmanagement #teamstructure #leadership

    Typology
    Bad Thoughts: When a Preacher and a Shrink Team Up to Heal the Mind and Soul, with Judah Smith and Dr. Les Parrott and

    Typology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 66:18


    On this week's episode of Typology, I'm joined by two remarkable guests who sit right at the intersection of faith and psychology: Dr. Les Parrott, a clinical psychologist and author, and pastor Judah Smith, who brings a preacher's honesty and a comedian's timing to our conversation. Together, they've written a new book called Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul. It's a lively and deeply honest dialogue between theology and therapy—between the pulpit and the couch. We dive into what Les calls the five “toxic thought patterns” that keep us stuck—guilt, shame, insecurity, entitlement, and unworthiness—and how reframing those internal narratives can lead to genuine healing. Judah opens up with surprising candor about his own inner critic, the pressure of ministry, and why he believes the future of the church might look a lot more like AA than Sunday morning at 10 a.m. It's part Enneagram session (spoiler: Judah's possibly a Seven), part theology class, and part group therapy—equal parts laughter, humility, and grace. You'll hear Les explain why awareness is curative, Judah describe what it's like to feel “freer in his soul,” and me wrestling right alongside them with what it really means to change our minds. If you've ever wondered how psychology and spirituality can work together to transform our lives—and not against each other—this conversation is for you.     ABOUT OUR GUESTS Judah Smith is the lead communicator of Churchome, a thriving community with multiple locations and a global app, known for its cultural relevance and deep love for Jesus. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Jesus Is __. Judah and his wife, Chelsea, live in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Les Parrott is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and psychologist who has been featured on Oprah, CBS This Morning, the Today Show, CNN, and The View, as well as in USA Today and The New York Times. His books, which include Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts and many others, have sold over five million copies. Les and his wife, Leslie, a marriage therapist, are the creators of BetterLove.com, a resource for couples. Les and Leslie live in Seattle, Washington.  

    GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
    2025 World Championships: Women's All-Around Final

    GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 35:03


    Jessica reports LIVE from Jakarta while Spencer analysis every detail from GymCastic headquarters on women's AA final! World Championships Headquarters Get for all Jakarta Worlds Videos, Interviews, Podcasts, Fantasy, Guides Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +30 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, and answering your questions. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Tip: After logging in, refresh this page and the extended player will appear below. Chapters 00:00 – Melnikova repeats, Wong silver, Zhang bronze 00:02:15 – “Was this Worlds exciting?” Yes—down to the last routines 00:03:05 – Results headline: Melnikova 55.066; Wong 54.966; Zhang 54.600 00:03:34 – Corpse-lily medals & the (non-stinky) mascot 00:05:07 – Was the podium right? Leanne's Cheng, beam connections, backup plan 00:08:34 – Melnikova's floor: out-of-bounds debate (0.1 vs 0.3) & turns 00:10:17 – Philosophy corner: Can you fall and still win AA? 00:11:40 – D vs E: why execution swung it and code implications 00:15:46 – Abi Martin shines (+ quick fear/Beam Queen note) 00:17:30 – Event-by-event: Bars—Melnikova vs Leanne, difficulty & execution 00:19:54 – Beam breakdown: Melnikova's fight, Leanne's composition choices 00:22:32 – Floor & Vault quick hits: Cheng vs Yurchenko double and judging gaps 00:24:54 – Bronze spotlight: Zhang—beam exorcised, bars no longer a weakness 00:27:15 – Kaylia Nemour: 4th by Show Stuff > GymCastic Scholarship We are matching every new sponsorship If you would like access to the club content, but financially able to purchase a membership, all you need to do is fill out the form that's linked in our message board If you would also like to sponsor a scholarship, please email editor@gymcastic.com. Thank you! Support Our Work Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Become a Sponsor: GymCastic is matching all donations Nearly 50 scholarships have been awarded so far Learn More Headstand Game: Play Now Forum: Start Chatting Merch: Shop Now Thank you to our Sponsors Gymnastics Medicine Beam Queen Bootcamp's Overcoming Fear Workshop Huel Daily Greens Ready to Drink - Get 15% off your purchase for New Customers with our exclusive code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. Use our code and fill out the post checkout survey to help support the show! Resources Jakarta schedule & times: See our live podcast times on the Worlds HQ schedule Guides: Download the quick-reference guide on the Jakarta Headquarters page The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Kensley's men's gymnastics site Neutral Deductions   Unlock the Extended Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically.

    Neutral Deductions
    2025 World Gymnastics Championships Men's AA Final l Episode 85

    Neutral Deductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 22:23


    History was made at the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships where Hashimoto Daiki became only the 2nd man to win three all-around titles in row, Zhang Boheng continued his streak of never finishing lower than 2nd in a major AA competition, and Noe Seifert won an all-around medal for Switzerland for the first time since 1950. For those new here, I'm Kensley the host of Neutral Deductions a Podcast all about men's gymnastics This is episode 85 where I'll be recapping the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships Men's AA Final-----------------------------------------------------------------Love our coverage? We would appreciate your financial support as we bring coverage live! We cannot do this without you! Even $20 helps us cover a meal!PayPal:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/neutraldeductions⁠⁠...#podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#sportspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------FOLLOW NEUTRALDEDUCTIONS!Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.neutraldeductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: instagram.com/neutraldeductionsX (Formerly known as Twitter): twitter.com/kensleyanne BlueSky:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/kensleybehel⁠----------------------------------------------------⁠#gymnastics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #sportpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#olympics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Atlantic Group
    AG Speaker Meeting Ian M. Oct 21, 2025

    The Atlantic Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 52:47


    The Atlantic Group Tuesday Night Speaker Meeting October 21st, 2025 Speaker: 10 Minute: Casey M 10 Minute: Monica S 30 Minute: Ian M  Welcome to the Atlantic Group Podcast. Our 7th  tradition states, “Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting declining outside contributions.” Your contribution covers the expenses of our group, this podcast, and also that of our AA service structure. If you are an AA member who finds this podcast helpful, you can contribute using Venmo @AGTradition7 or Zelle at AGNYCINFO@gmail.com. Under what's it for, please write AG Podcast. Thank you for your support. For any questions, please e-mail: TuesdayAGNYC@gmail.com

    Keep Coming Back - Speaker Meetings
    vol 285. Page by Page with R.M.

    Keep Coming Back - Speaker Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 59:42


    AA circuit speaker R.M. brings recovery to life with her inspiring and skillful delivery. With deep knowledge of the Big Book and the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, she cuts through the noise and speaks directly to the heart of what it means to get sober, stay sober, and create a life of peace.Sobriety Date: 4/21/2006Quotes“Today, I get to live really, really free because of all the work that I've gotten to do around here.”“The 12-step process gives me a set of tools to always get back to feeling free.”Referred by: Anonymous Speaker InstagramFacebook

    GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast
    2025 World Championships: Men's All-Around Final

    GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 36:51


    Jessica reports LIVE from Jakarta while Spencer analyzes every detail from GymCastic headquarters on men's AA final! World Championships Headquarters Videos, Interviews, Podcasts, Fantasy, Guides Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +30 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, plus member questions. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Tip: After logging in, refresh this page and the extended player will appear below. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Lightning Storm in Jakarta 01:15 – Hashimoto Wins Third Straight World Title 01:30 – Breaking News - Photographer removed after GymCastic listener flags exploitative images 03:10 – Press Conference Highlights & Athlete Protection Update 05:40 – Men's All-Around Results & Reactions 08:00 – Gold: Daiki Hashimoto's Dominance 10:45 – Silver: Zhang Boheng's Redemption 13:00 – Bronze: Noe Seifert Makes Swiss History 15:20 – Where Does Daiki Rank Among the Greats? 18:10 – Translator Chaos & “The Boheng Face” 20:40 – Fastest AA Final Ever & Format Changes 23:30 – Not Quite Podium: Shi Cong, Oka & Barajas 26:15 – Caio Souza Award: Jesse Moore Edition 28:40 – Data Dive: D-Score & E-Score Kings 32:10 – GymCastic HQ & Fantasy Game Updates 34:40 – Artistic Excellence Award & Aesthetics in MAG 37:10 – Women's AA Final Preview 39:00 – Melnikova, Nemour & Wong – Who's the Favorite? 41:20 – Rising Contenders: Sugihara, Zhang, Caylor, Roshchina 43:40 – Podium Predictions 45:30 – Club Gym Nerd Teaser & Singapore Story Preview 47:10 – Scholarship Announcements & How to Join 49:10 – What's Next: More Live Jakarta Podcasts 51:20 – Feedback & Reactions 53:40 – Show Close – Watch Women's AA Final Live How Do I Watch the Competition? All sessions of the competition will be streamed on Eurovision Sport. Follow along here! Gymnastics Indonesia's YouTube channel will stream all qualification sessions Live scores from the FIG and Swiss Timing Check out NBC's behind-the-scenes mini-doc on the US Women's World Trials US viewers check out Peacock and NBC broadcast schedlue here. Headlines GymCastic Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Coming Up 6 days of LIVE podcasts at World Championships in Jakarta Club members get extended coverage and can join us live to ask questions immediately after the meet Play our World Championships Fantasy Game! Win a Club Gym Nerd Scholarship: Go to our Forum > Show Stuff > GymCastic Scholarship We are matching every new sponsorship If you would like access to the club content, but aren't currently in a position to purchase a membership, all you need to do is fill out the form that's linked in our message board If you would also like to sponsor a scholarship, please email editor@gymcastic.com. Thank you! Support Our Work Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Become a Sponsor: GymCastic is matching all donations Nearly 50 scholarships have been awarded so far Learn More Headstand Game: Play Now Forum: Start Chatting Merch: Shop Now Thank you to our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsor, Huel. Get 15% off your purchase for New Customers with our exclusive code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. Use our code and fill out the post checkout survey to help support the show! Gymnastics Medicine Beam Queen Bootcamp's Overcoming Fear Workshop Resources Jakarta schedule & times: See our live podcast times on the Worlds HQ schedule Guides: Download the quick-reference guide on the Jakarta Headquarters page The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Kensley's men's gymnastics site Neutral Deductions   Unlock the Extended Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically.

    The Ben Domenech Podcast
    Winning the War, Losing a Generation: Israel, Sobriety & America's Shift

    The Ben Domenech Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 67:33


    In this episode of The Big Ben Show, Ben Domenech unpacks a defining question of our time: What happens when you win the war but lose a generation? Ben explores how Israel's global image is shifting among Gen Z, young Christians, and American conservatives and why social media, faith, and foreign policy are reshaping how a new generation views the Middle East, Trump, and America's role in the world. Later, Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins to break down President Trump's brokered ceasefire deal in Israel, what it means for Netanyahu, JD Vance, and the future of “America First” foreign policy. Then, journalist Katie Herzog sits down with Ben to discuss her new book Drink Your Way Sober, a science-based approach to recovery that challenges traditional AA methods. They explore the rise of Gen Z sobriety, faith in modern America, and why our cultural relationship with alcohol is changing. Let us know your thoughts: Will JD Vance be the next President of The United States in 2028?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AA Recovery Interviews
    Matt J. – Sober Since May 2014 (Encore Episode)

    AA Recovery Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 70:50


    Matt J. describes his family tree as “littered with problem drinkers”, of which he became one all too quickly. As an only child, Matt grew up in a home where verbal and physical abuse reigned supreme. By the time his parents got divorced, his coping mechanisms included locking himself in his room with books and baseball cards upon which he could obsess. Such means of escape followed him into his teenage years when he found alcohol as a ready-made solution to his feelings of isolation, fear, and shame. Curiously, at a relatively young age, he reflected on his own drinking and wondered if he needed AA. But such introspection soon passed as he continued to drink more heavily throughout his college years and early business career. With drinking-related problems mounting, Matt's solitary drinking damaged his marriage and job to the extent that suicide appeared an attractive option. Subsequently, though diagnosed with clinical depression, the prescribed medications did little to help as he continued to drink. Financial ruin, in the form of personal bankruptcy finally backed him into a corner from which there was no escape and Matt entered the rooms of AA in 2014. Finding that some of his obsessive nature accompanied him into AA, Matt set about mastering the literature to the point of self-isolation in the Program. Fortunately, some old-timers convinced Matt to get involved in a balanced Program with service and fellowship as the core elements in his sobriety. Since then, Matt's involvement in AA has emanated from the center of the Program. In addition to regular meetings, Matt co-hosts the podcast, Sober Friends, on which I've had the opportunity to appear.   Considering his background, Matt's success in Alcoholics Anonymous is encouraging evidence of the healing and gifts AA holds for those who really want it and who are willing to do the work. Matt's personal level of contentment correlates beautifully with the level of service work he does within his Program and admirably reflects his desire to carry the message to other alcoholics. So please enjoy the next 60 minutes with my podcasting friend and AA brother, Matt J. If you've enjoyed my AA Recovery Interviews series, have a listen to “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism”. This is the word-for-word, cover-to-cover reading of the First Edition of the Big Book, published in 1939. It's a comfortable, meaningful, and engaging way to listen to the Big Book anytime, anyplace. Have a free listen at Audible, Apple Books, or Amazon.  I also invite you to check out my latest audio book, Lost Stories of the Big Book, 30 Original Stories Missing from the 3rd and 4th Editions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It's an engaging audiobook I narrated to bring these stories to life for AA members who've never seen them. These timeless testimonials were originally cut to make room for newer stories in the 3rd and 4th Editions. But their vitally important messages of hope are as meaningful today as when they were first published. Many listeners will hear these stories for the first time. Lost Stories of the Big Book is available on Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. It's also available as a Kindle book and in Paperbackfrom Amazon if you'd like to read along with the audio. [Disclaimer: AA Recovery Interviews podcast strictly adheres to AA's 12 Traditions and all General Service Office guidelines for safe-guarding anonymity on-line. I pay all podcast production costs. AA Recovery Interviews and my guests do not speak for or represent AA at-large. This podcast is simply my way of giving back to AA that which has so freely been given to me.

    Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel
    156. Midweek Mini: Citi's BRAND NEW American Airlines Credit Card!!

    Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 21:47


    Citi just launched a new American Airlines card - the Citi Advantage Globe Mastercard - and we are diving into what makes it stand out. With a $350 annual fee, it comes with solid perks like four Admiral's Club passes, a domestic companion certificate, and Turo and Splurge credits that feel a little hit or miss. We break down the 90,000-mile welcome offer, easy $5,000 minimum spend, and new “Flight Streak Bonus” that helps earn AA status faster. Tune in as we share who this card actually makes sense for and whether it's worth a spot in your wallet.Find Us On OnlineMary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogAffiliate LinksComfrt Hoodie 15% OFF!Chase/Capital One/Amex Card Links30% off the CardPointers subscription!FlyKitt- the BEST Jet Lag Solution!Tripiamo Driving TutorialsOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!

    Sober.Coffee Podcast
    From Zero

    Sober.Coffee Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 22:39


    Inspired by the story of the band Linkin Park, Mike and Glenn dive into a heartfelt conversation about what it means to lose your voice — not just creatively, but emotionally and spiritually — and how the journey of recovery offers a chance to find a new one. Through it all, they talk about staying focused on one shared goal: reaching the finish line sober, with authenticity and hope intact.

    Honestly with Bari Weiss
    How Katie Herzog Drank Her Way to Sobriety

    Honestly with Bari Weiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 65:59


    If you're listening to this, you probably know someone who has struggled with alcohol addiction, or maybe you're an alcoholic yourself. It's one of the most universal human experiences. In 2023, 10 percent of the U.S. population met the criteria for alcoholism. That's 30 million people. And throughout the past hundred or so years, there's basically been one solution: total sobriety, talk therapy, and Alcoholics Anonymous. And yes, there are countless people ready and eager to say, “AA saved my life.” We know and love many of those people. But as Katie Herzog writes: “The dominance of AA obscures the fact that other options exist too.” Okay, so what are these other options? One of them is a drug called naltrexone that can let alcoholics keep drinking—yes, you heard me right. Katie describes it as a chemical safety net that makes you want to drink less. And in order for the drug to work, you actually have to drink—at least at the beginning. The goal with this method is not necessarily abstinence. It's reformed, moderate, responsible drinking. Is this all starting to sound like snake oil—or worse, even dangerous? We understand. Over 175,000 Americans die each year from excessive drinking. It causes heart disease, cancer, domestic violence, and suicide. It costs the U.S. economy nearly $250 billion in healthcare expenses. There's loss of productivity, criminal justice fees, vehicle wrecks—I could go on. And living with alcoholism, or being close to someone who struggles with addiction, can be devastating. So when someone comes along and says, “Your alcoholic loved one can actually drink with naltrexone,” the knee-jerk reaction is to say: “Hell no.” But Katie Herzog, in her new book Drink Your Way Sober, argues that AA—and our traditional thinking—has not worked, and will not work, for everyone. And she makes the case that we should be more open to alternative forms of treatment like naltrexone. You'll know Katie from her hit podcast Blocked and Reported, which she co-hosts with Free Press contributor Jesse Singal—though she likes to say she is “the only host of the only podcast.” And today, Bari asks her how she got sober using naltrexone—and a program called the Sinclair Method—how the drug actually works, why it's been shunned by the medical community, and whether she thinks society will buy into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Frequent Miler on the Air
    AA's disappointing $350 Globe card | Coffee Break Ep74 | 10-21-25

    Frequent Miler on the Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 20:35


    Citi is out with a new mid-tier card called the AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® with a $350 annual fee. We expected a lot from this card, but found it ultimately disappointing.(00:50) - Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® basics(02:04) - Perks, coupons, and elite boost(04:44) - Is this the replacement for Barclays $195 Aviator Silver card?(06:31) - Hear our discussion about the Barclays Aviator Silver card here(14:15) - Which card is better? (Or which card is for which kind of motivation?) (18:06) - There are folks earning status through AA hotels - could the Globe card be exciting for those people?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

    Queen Of The Ratchet
    SH!TTY EP 1 - TOT FARTS

    Queen Of The Ratchet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 38:04


    In the pilot episode of SH!TTY, Jasper plans a night out with his crew—Brazen, Elliot, and Gunnar—but cancels last minute to chase his obsession with Dillon, a bad boy he met at an AA meeting.Brazen's out pretending to be masculine for a hookup, Elliot ends up clubbing solo, and Gunnar's on a steamy date with a client.Each of them is holding on to something they should've let go a long time ago. It's messy, it's real, and it's about to get shitty..This episode of Shitty was produced, written, and directed by Joshua Gilyard with co writes, edits and direction by Jason Codes. . This episode starsJoshua Gilyard as Jasper, Counselor Ashley, Andrew Goodall as BrazenRicardo Dewayne as ElliotJason Codes as Gunnar, Debby, PattieJonathan Taylor as Lamar, NickDonovan Blot as DillonMichael Howell as Anthony

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.
    Episode #6 (Season 10) - "Chisel Away at Things That Don't Look Like God"

    Recovery Radio Podcast - KMP3 - Long-Term Sobriety in A.A.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 13:38


    Subscribe to this new meditation channel on YouTube, 11TH STEP CHANNEL.In this episode, I talk about spiritual arrogance...and the only thing worth practicing. Get my new book on Amazon! "JUST FOR YESTERDAY"and THE SARCASTIC BIG BOOK, etc..Follow me on Instagram 

    Dragões de Garagem
    Pilhas – Dragões de Garagem #327

    Dragões de Garagem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 74:33


    Neste episódio, só com prata da casa, Marina, Elton e Matheus conversam sobre essa invenção incrível que são as pilhas! Entre na discussão sobre onde surgiram as pihas e aprenda como as pilhas funcionam em relação à química e a física envolvidas, descubra como apagar (ou não) um incêndio proveniente de uma bateria além de refletir um pouco sobre o impacto ambiental. Ajude o Pirulla! pix para: ​pirula1408@gmail.com Links do episódio Hank Green falando das pilhas AA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKYF1CXZPng IEA Trend in batteries 2023 Electric vehicle batteries

    Recovery Elevator 🌴
    RE 557: Why the Drinking?

    Recovery Elevator 🌴

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 55:45


    Today we have Lauren. She is 44 years old from Arroyo Grande, CA and took her last drink on April 26th, 2021.   This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored   Tonight, our four-week mindfulness course starts in Café RE at 7:30 EST. This is our fourth year doing the course and you're going to learn a lot about how to sit with those thoughts in the head. Specifically, the ones that tell you it's a good idea to drink and how to let them pass.   Paul's next book Dolce Vita will be coming out soon. Once we have a launch date, you all will be the first to know.   [03:22] Thoughts from Paul:   Why the drinking? Well, the better question is why the excess drinking? Why do you drink before you meet up with friends and continue drinking afterwards? Why do you drink after you tell yourself you're not drinking today? We may never 100% know why, but it's a good idea to have a simplified mission statement that you tell yourself when you feel the urge to drink.   A key to recovery is discovering the purpose that excessive drinking serves, the why. And then another important key is finding healthier ways to fill the role alcohol was playing. Paul shares that the fourth step of AA played a very helpful role in him learning his “whys”.   Paul encourages listeners to explore within them what it is driving the drinking and then explore what makes them smile without the alcohol and do more of that.   [7:33] Paul introduces Lauren:   Lauren is 44 and lives in Arroyo Grande, CA. She is married and they have a 17-year-old son, a dog and a cat. Lauren works in public affairs and communications for a local college and for fun, they enjoy spending time on their boat at lakes.   Lauren had her first drink at a party when she was 16. She says she didn't go to a lot of parties so was excited when she was invited. Lauren was upset about something before going and had already made the plan to get drunk in order to change the way she was feeling. In college is where Lauren says her drinking really ramped up. The parties were fun, and Lauren would binge drink on weekends but did not drink during the week.   After graduation, Lauren began working as a TV news producer where drinking during the week became normal. It was around this time that Lauren met her husband. When he got a job out of town, Lauren chose to go with him and soon after became pregnant.   Lauren didn't drink while she was pregnant but definitely missed it. They had no support since they moved to a new place. After the baby came, Lauren started drinking again and this time it wasn't for fun, it was to cope. She made attempts to moderate, but the goalposts kept moving. When her husband confronted her about her drinking, she defensively began to hide it.   COVID came and Lauren says she lost accountability by not being able to go to work. Her first drinks would come earlier in the day and before long she was starting her mornings with a shot of vodka.   She kept her concerns about her drinking to herself, but it was starting to show enough for her husband to stage an intervention with her family. Lauren agreed to go to treatment and stayed for 40 days with an outpatient program afterward. For the first time, Lauren didn't feel alone and was determined to make sobriety work.   The first year of recovery, Lauren avoided anything that would jeopardize her sobriety and began acquiring tools to keep her sober. She read books, listened to podcasts, began exercising and found a therapist. By year three she had more confidence: went back to school and took on more responsibilities at work.   Since quitting drinking Lauren says that her family is closer than ever. Presence, patience and gratitude are huge things in Lauren's life now.   Lauren's parting piece of guidance: just try.   Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down, you gotta take the stairs back up. We can do this. I love you guys.   RE on Instagram Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes     

    AA Grapevine's Podcast
    Hot Topic: Twelve-Step Calls [Season 9, Episode 16]

    AA Grapevine's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 32:25


    Jacob, Katie and Q talk to Don and Olis about how each of them came into Alcoholics Anonymous, and then all five share their experience of going on 12-Step calls to help still-suffering alcoholics. They talk about using the guidelines found in "How it Works" in the Big Book, and about what they've each learned from doing this vital service.While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our "Carry the Message" program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/storeYou can email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org. To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org