David tells Don and Sam about coming into AA in 1986. He was struck by being told to keep coming back — no one had invited him back anywhere for years. The men in the group took him to multiple meetings a day, and stayed with him constantly; David explains why. David learned that going through tough times gives us wisdom to help others. The three discuss a question in A Newcomer Asks. Nikki talks about the Carry the Message program from Grapevine and La Viña.

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Lizz talks to Olis and Sam about coming in to AA at an early age and sticking around even though she did not always feel welcome. Lizz also talks about getting through a traumatic time while staying close to AA, staying sober and finding the outside help she needs. The team discuss two Grapevine Daily Quotes. In The News we hear from AA World Services Treasurer John W. about Gratitude Month. On Listener Feedback we hear from Doug and Barbara, and Jen tells us about her love for Grapevine. Andrew shares about Tradition 11. On Wit's End Kenneth shares a joke.

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Sarah, whose article appears in the November 2025 issue of Grapevine Magazine, tells Olis and Don about being a daily blackout drinker. She tried to control her drinking but learned that if you need to control, you're out of control. Sarah felt a special welcome in AA, and now tries to make the next new person feel welcomed as well. Mike shares his love for Grapevine.

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/store

You 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