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The Boiled Owl is hosted by Don and Sam, both members of Alcoholics Anonymous who like listening to other alcoholics’ experience, strength, and hope. We both do this often via podcasts and speaker tapes (well, CDs and MP3s) while working or driving. While there are many recordings of speaker meetings, we found locating podcasts a bit more difficult. So…… Rather than just complaining about it (you know we did!), we decided to take action. We both attend a Saturday morning men’s AA meeting and go to coffee afterward. Sometimes it’s just the two of us, though often it’s several more. The conversation there is always wide-ranging and invariably full of recovery. The Boiled Owl is our attempt to recreate the environment of the coffee shop meeting-after-the-meeting. Since it’s not completely ad-hoc, we have to structure it a bit, but soon the flow of conversation takes hold and it then goes where it goes. We start with a little banter, introduce our guest, and then ask them a question about why they’re in AA. This one question kicks off the conversation and we chat for 20-30 minutes. We close the podcast with “Ask the Old-timer,” where a question is posed to Don. For our initial episodes, we made up the question. The goal is for YOU to ask a question! Send us your question via [email protected]. New episodes are posted on the 1st and 15th of the month.

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Owl 015 Alex

2026/05/19

Alex started at 18 and got sober at 21. She tried every way to get sober. During detox, she hallucinated, seeing shadow people. She smashed furniture and mirrors. She had a major moment of serendipity at 1.5 years sober. Alex's home group is The Way Out in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired Oct 1, 2017

Owl 014 Wilson

2026/05/19

Wilson got sober at 17 after 7 years of drinking and using. He went to various schools during his using. He went into a recovery program and, upon completing it, found AA was where he got the experience, strength, and hope he needs. Now he's over 4 years sober and living a life that's getting bigger and bigger. Wilson's is active in two home groups: The Way Out and Young People, both in Greensboro, NC. He directed us: "Put in a note that I'm single." Originally aired Sep 15, 2017

Owl 013 Mariah

2026/05/19

Mariah started drinking and using at 11. She was forced to go to treatment when she was 15. Her last drink was in 2007. At 3 year's sober, she finally surrendered. Holding off on amends almost got her drunk. Mariah's home group is The Way Out in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired Sep 1, 2017

Owl 012 Randy

2026/05/19

Randy was in and out of AA for 3 years. In his years of drinking and drug use, he had memories and thoughts, but couldn't put them together - confusion. In a blackout, we was injured in a fight. Desperation drove him to AA. When sober 8 years, he closed his business and moved from Palm Springs, CA, to Durham, NC, where he's returned to school for personal growth. Randy’s sobriety date is May 29, 2002. Randy's home group is Common Solution in Durham, NC. Originally aired Aug 15, 2017

Owl 011 Chris

2026/05/19

Chris joins us for another boiling of an owl! Drunktionary... Started drinking at 12. Blackout drunk. Sober since 1985. Chris' home group is Summit Fellowship Men's group in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired Aug 1, 2017

Owl 010 Kevin

2026/05/19

Kevin has been around AA since early childhood. He got sober at 17 and drank again at 25. He talks of his experiences with his child, cops, hospitals, treatment, surrender, and what works for him now. Kevin's home group is Easy Does It in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired Jul 15, 2017

Owl 009 Tammy

2026/05/19

Tammy stayed drunk all day as a single mom, losing her house and job. She experienced long blackouts. She was a daily drinker who started at 16 and quit in her late 30s. She shares about her powerlessness and making amends. Tammy is married to an AA member. Her home group is the Bethel group in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired Jul 1, 2017

Owl 008 Jimmy

2026/05/19

First sober in 1997 and then again in 2008, Jimmy tells of his first period of long-term recovery, relapse, and return to long-term recovery. He hid his relapse well until he had to ask for help. Prescription medication treatment for anxiety led him to ask why he should keep going to meetings. Eventually, he drank. Jimmy's home group is Free Spirit in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired Jun 15, 2017

Owl 007 Nathan

2026/05/19

Alaska to Connecticut to North Carolina, Nathan, a priest, shares what it was like and how he got sober. Nathan's home group is The Way Out in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired Jun 1, 2017

Owl 006 Ches

2026/05/19

Ches went to lots of meetings when he started and experienced a notable change early on. He also speaks of cleaning up financial wreckage and his favorite prayer. Ches' home group is The Way Out in Greensboro, NC. Originally aired May 15, 2017

Owl 005 Kenneth

2026/05/19

Our guest, Kenneth, talks about his recovery in AA and how general service is a big part of it. He knew early on he was an alcoholic. We speak about drugs - outside issue? Kenneth was in a major accident in his drinking days. Sobriety Date: 02JUN2000 Home Group: Inside Out, Wilmington, NC We conclude with our "Ask An Oldtimer" segment. Visit us at boiledowlaa.org to learn more and to contact us. Originally aired Apr 15, 2017

Owl 004 Willie

2026/05/19

Sober 40 years and all of them in Greensboro, NC, Willie not only has lots of experience, strength, and hope, but he also knows lots of local AA history. Willie's home group is the Summit Fellowship Men's Group in Greensboro, NC. Originally published Apr 15, 2017

Owl 003 Miranda

2026/05/18

Our guest, Miranda, tells us of her journey to AA and what her life as a sober mom is like. We conclude with our "Ask An Oldtimer" segment. Visit us at boiledowlaa.org to learn more and to contact us. Originally published Mar 29, 2017

Owl 002 Thomas

2026/05/18

Our guest, Thomas, tells us of his journey to AA and what his life in sobriety is like. We conclude with our "Ask An Oldtimer" segment. Visit us at boiledowlaa.org to learn more and to contact us. Originally published Mar 29, 2017

Owl 001 Philip

2026/05/18

The inaugural podcast of The Boiled Owl! Meet Don and Sam, recovered alcoholics who talked about doing a podcast as members of Alcoholics Anonymous and then actually did it. Our guest, Philip, tells us of his journey to AA and what his life of double-digit sobriety is like. We conclude with our "Ask An Oldtimer" segment. Visit us at boiledowlaa.org to learn more and to contact us. Originally published Feb 17, 2017

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Buddy14309888 2020/11/11

Great for newcomers and old-timers alike!

If you’re thinking about recovery, but are nervous about going to a meeting, this is a great way to get your feet wet. The host works a good program a...

★★★★★

hopethedog 2020/01/20

Great recovery

Thank you for sharing. Excellent example of hope and recovery

★★★★★

Figgy128 2020/01/16

Simply Wonderful

These guys are hilarious, lovable, and wise. I’ve listened throughout my recovery and they have helped me through some really tough times. I recommend...

★★★★★

Sober in P.A. 2020/01/01

Boiled Owl

I soo look forward to each new show. The humor is the best! You guys make me laugh out loud!! Then there is a great level of spirituality that touches...

★★★★★

Matt 6/28/10 2019/03/26

Entertaining

Nice change of pace, kind of like a speaker meeting but in a interview form, like meeting a person in the rooms. Just another tool to keep me active i...

★★★★★

999listen 2018/02/07

boiled owl is reall down home

I like the downhome style. its very good at explaining recovery in AA

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