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The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:100 "That First 100" Unedited
Thank you for 100 episode. In this special episode we decided to leave in all the noises, the pauses and the bloopers so we can better connect with the listeners. We hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoy recording. Look for a video release of this recording on YouTube in the next few days. Thanks again and we look forward to delivering even more audio and video content.
2025-02-09
1h 10
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:99 "Obstacles in Sobriety"
Job or non job, wife or no wife anyone can get sober if they want to, but those perceived obstacles can sometimes keep us from getting sober, staying sober or prolong recovery. Matt and Mike discuss the things in our recovery that we have ran across that have had an impact on our sobriety.
2025-02-02
1h 13
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP: 98 "The Pink Cloud"
We have all heard about it, maybe even experienced it. But what is it and what is our experience with it. Jill, Matt and Mike talk about the "Pink Cloud"
2025-01-26
1h 02
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:97 "Minding our own business"
Bobby E. sits down with Matt and Jill and discus the sometimes challenging topic of minding our own business. Somewhere in the Serenity Prayer we ask for the "wisdom to know the difference" could this be our request to know when it's our own business. I guess we would all have a different answer for that one.
2025-01-19
57 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:96 "Wes and Kelly" From Utah
Wes and Kelly from Utah share there experience strength and hope with Matt and Mike. Truly a remarkable story that shows just what faith can do for all of us. We hope you enjoy their story .
2025-01-12
1h 25
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:95 "Jill's Journal"
Written history reveals many things when put to the test. Jill recently found some of her old journals and shares them with Matt, me and you. This is a true snapshot of raw emotion felt by an addict torn between logic and faith. Thank you Jill for sharing these moments with us.
2025-01-05
1h 03
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:94 "Rock Bottom"
Matt, Jill, Lacy and Mike share their experience with "rock bottom", wish Roger and Jen a Happy Birthday and celebrate the last episode of the year.
2024-12-29
1h 04
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:93 Lee M from California
All the way from California, Lee took time out of his day to tell us a little about his recovery Journey. It is an inspiring tell of a hopeless alcoholic who just couldn't it anymore to a sober member of the fellowship who is truly excited about life and recovery. Thank you Lee for this up lifting inspirational story.
2024-12-22
56 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:92 "The Holidays and Lemonade"
The holidays can be tough for someone who doesn't even have a drinking problem, so it is bound to affect those of us who can't drink. Then there is the new comer who this may be the first holiday season they will go through. Jill, Matt and Mike talk about their experiences with the holidays, pressure, influence and being handed lemons.
2024-12-15
58 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:91 Danielle from Idaho
Danielle has a story to tell, from her past in law enforcement through her sobriety journey. Her story takes us from New York to Vermont and then on to Idaho. We appreciate her openness and willingness to be our very first remote phone interview. We know her story will speak to so many people. Thank you so much, G&B
2024-12-08
54 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:90 "Be Where Your Feet Are"
What began as Ben catching up with Matt, Jill and Lacy on his recovery, this episode quickly turned into a discussion of experience, strength and hope from all who participated. This episode reminds us all of the ups and downs of recovery and keeps us grounded by delivery of a simple principle. "Be where your feet are" lets us know quickly that we are exactly where we need to be.
2024-12-01
53 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:89 "Happy, Joyous and Free"
Dickie T. who also told her story on episode 9 stops by the studio to talk to Jill, Matt and Mike about being "Happy, Joyous and Free" and how life is today 3 and a half years into recovery.
2024-11-17
1h 05
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:88 "Overwhelmed"
We all get overwhelmed, it's just a part of life, but sometimes we don't know what to do and may want to throw in the towel. Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience when they have been in similar situations.
2024-11-10
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:87 Roger D
Jill and Mike are joined Roger D. and his sponsee Jalon H. Roger shares a story of recovery after a long drinking career and many life changes. His story offers hope to those who really struggle in the beginning.
2024-11-03
1h 09
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:86 "People, Places and Things"
When we get into AA we hear a lot of different direction, one item usually on the menu is that we need to change people, places and things. Lacy joins Matt, Jill and Mike as we discuss our experiences with these changes and how we moved forward after these changes.
2024-10-27
55 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:85 Stephanie and Dwayne
Stephanie and Dwayne stop by and share their story with Matt, Jill and Lacy
2024-10-20
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:84 "Moving during recovery"
Matt, Jill and Mike talk about their experiences with having to move during their recovery journey. Sometimes a move for work, family or just because you want to is a part of our lives. We have all had to move during recovery and this is what we have encountered along the way.
2024-10-13
1h 02
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:83 Commitment
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss what it means to them to be committed to their recovery.
2024-10-06
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:82 Carin C.
Carin C stops by and shares her story with Matt and Jill
2024-09-29
58 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:81 "What is an Alcoholic?"
Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience with the question "What is an Alcoholic?"
2024-09-22
1h 03
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:80 "Vulnerability"
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss their experience with being vulnerability and how we moved past it.
2024-09-15
1h 04
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:79_Jonathan S
Jonathan S tells us his story
2024-09-08
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:78 "Anger"
Chris C joins Matt, Jill and Mike as we discuss anger, how we handle it, what causes it and our experiences through life that have been affected by anger.
2024-09-01
1h 12
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:77_Lacy L.
Lacy L. spends time with Matt and Jill and shares her recovery experience along with her sobriety story
2024-08-25
1h 06
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:76 "Coping with life sober"
Cal and Chris stop by the studio and we discuss how we get through life sober (and sane)
2024-08-18
1h 03
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:75 "Character"
Faye and Denie drop by the studio and visit with the team about their experience with character and character building .
2024-08-11
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:74 “Balance”
Chris C and Brad stop by to visit with Jill and Mike and we discuss finding balance I recovery.
2024-08-04
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:73 "What is the problem?"
Steven S. drops by to join the crew on a discussion about the real problem. We have all heard it in meetings, that alcohol is not the problem.
2024-07-28
57 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:72_ Matt L.
Our very own Matt L tells us his story
2024-07-25
57 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:71 "Straight out of Rehab"
Damian stops by and shares his experience with the G&B crew with an emphasis on the rehab angle.
2024-07-14
1h 00
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EP:70_Craig S
Our friend Craig stops by the studio to say hello and tell us his story.
2024-07-07
1h 07
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:69 "Came to believe" in something
Lisa just got 2 years and stops by the studio to visit Matt, Jill and Mike and we talk about coming to believe, faith and a whole lot more.
2024-06-30
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:68_Bridget V
Guest Speaker this week is Bridget V from Shreveport
2024-06-16
54 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:67 “Drama”
Bridget drops by to visit with the Gand B crew at the studio and we discuss our take on drama and our experience with that subjects.
2024-06-09
1h 02
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EP:66_Travis M
Travis M tells us his story
2024-06-02
54 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:65_Chris C at 2 years
Chris C drops by on returning from his vacation and we discuss his 2nd year in recovery
2024-05-30
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:64 “Trust, Forgiveness and Over Thinking”
Travis and Terry join Jill and Mike to share some experience strength and hope.
2024-05-26
1h 01
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EP:63 "How it Works" Part 2
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss how it works from the Big Book
2024-05-16
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:62_Eddy C
Eddy C tells us his story on his 2nd Birthday
2024-05-01
52 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:61 “How it works” part 1
Eddie on his 2 year sober birthday joins the team to discuss how it works and share experience, strength and hops.
2024-04-28
1h 01
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:60 “More About Alcoholism"
Craig S. stops by and visits with the team as we talk about "More About Alcoholism".
2024-04-21
1h 04
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:59_LaDon
LaDon drops by the studio and shares her story with us.
2024-04-14
58 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:58 _The "Jaywalker" the "Four Horsemen" and so much more
LaDon joins the crew and we discuss the Jaywalker and Four horsemen from the Big Book.
2024-04-07
1h 04
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:57 “Attitude of Gratitude”
Travis and Kyle stop by the studio and we talk about gratitude and ways to cope when things just do not go our way. Or sometimes they do go our way and do we recognize it.
2024-03-31
58 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:56 “Expectations”
Kyle and Travis drop by to discuss expectations in early recovery.
2024-03-24
1h 02
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EP:55_ Larry L. (and Judy)
Larry L. and his wife Judy stop by and Larry tells his story
2024-03-12
56 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:54 "Live and let Live"
Larry and Judy stop by to visit and we discuss the slogan "Live and Let Live. The new Plain Language Big Book and Tradition 7. Along with a few more things.
2024-03-10
1h 01
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EP:53 “Having a routine, keeping emotions in check and more”
Lisa fills in for Jill and we discuss the importance of having a routine, the benefits of having your emotions in check, tradition 6 and a whole lot more.
2024-02-25
1h 03
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:52 “Loving Yourself, H.A.L.T. Relationships and more”
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss loving yourself, forgiveness, hungry, angry, lonely and tired, page 117 in the 12 x 12 and a lot more.
2024-02-19
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:51. “Tradition 5, The Preamble and "Our primary purpose"
Cal stoops by to visit with us and talk about our primary purpose.
2024-02-11
58 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:50 “Anonymity, Autonomy and the 4th Tradition”
Cal Jr stops by to visit with Matt, Jill and Mike and we discuss these key words in our recovery.
2024-02-04
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:49 "Fear, Tradition 3 and much more”
Thomas stops by the studio to lend Matt,Jill and Mike some experience, strength and hope.
2024-01-21
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:48 “Progress Not Perfection”
Thomas and Chris swing by the studio and discuss their experience with the topic of progress not perfection.
2024-01-14
1h 01
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:47_Terry P
Terry drops by and shares his story with the G&B Cast
2024-01-09
1h 02
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:46 “The Family Afterward, AA Slogans and a whole lot more”
Terry P joins the gang as they kick off season 2 and discuss the family afterward, relationships and a host of other topics
2024-01-07
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:45 "Jenny and Mel"
Mel and Jenny stop by to give us their experience, strength and hope while they walk us through their journey in recovery. This is the season 1 season finale . We will take a short break for Christmas and be back with season 2.
2023-12-20
1h 15
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:44 “Step 12” (both parts)
Jenny and Melissa stop by the studio and discuss step 12 and their experience with this step with Jill and Mike
2023-12-18
1h 05
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:43 "Service "
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss their experience with service
2023-12-10
1h 02
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:42 “Step11, Blackouts and mini pigs”
Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience with prayer, meditation, blackouts and the fact Jill is about to get some mini pigs.
2023-12-03
1h 04
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:41 _April S
April S stops by the studio to share her experience strength and hope
2023-12-03
00 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:40 “Step 10”
Hodge, Nancy, Matt, Jill and Mike discuss step 10
2023-11-26
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:39_Hodge and Nancy
Hodge and Nancy stop by and share us some of their experience, strength and hope.
2023-11-26
57 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:38_The "Promises"
Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience with the 9th step promises.
2023-11-12
1h 01
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:37 “Heading into the holidays”
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss their experience with the holidays and recovery.
2023-11-05
1h 01
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:36 “Make that list”
Jane stops by and visits with Matt, Jill and Mike to discuss steps 8 and 9
2023-10-29
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:35 _Jane R
Jane R stops by the studio to visit with Matt, Jill and Matt for episode 25 and to tell her story.
2023-10-22
54 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
E:34 "Hope”
In episode 24, Matt, Jill and Mike discuss what "hope" means to them.
2023-10-09
54 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:33 "Life on life's terms"
Monica C joins Matt, Jill and Mike to discuss living life on life's terms.
2023-10-01
1h 03
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:32 "One Day at a Time"
Jill, Ben, Matt and Mike discuss life one day at a time and how we see it.
2023-09-24
1h 01
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:31_Mike's W.
This is for Larry and Judy
2023-09-17
1h 02
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP: 30 ”Step 6&7”
Jill, Matt, Ben and Mike discuss, step 6, character defects and a whole host of things including step 7.
2023-09-17
1h 04
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:29 “Humility”
Matt, Jill and Mike discuss humility and their experience with it
2023-09-12
1h 02
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:28 "Willingness"
Megan from al-anon drops by, we get our first voicemail, and Matt, Jill and Mike discuss willingness and its role in our recovery.
2023-09-03
56 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:27 “Step 5”
Ben, Jill, Hayden, Matt and Mike discuss step 5 and their experience with it.
2023-08-27
1h 02
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:26 "Selfishness"
Ben, Jill, Matt, Hayden and Mike talk about their experience with selfishness. Due to travel we are dropping this episode early.
2023-08-20
1h 06
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:25 "Integrity"
Matt, Jill, Ben and Mike discuss "Integrity" leading into the 5th step.
2023-08-16
1h 04
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:24 “Emotional Sobriety”
Matt, Jill, Ben, Hayden and Mike discuss emotional sobriety
2023-08-09
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:23 “Natural Desires”
Matt, Jill, Mike and Hayden discuss natural desires and how we react to them and they can be over used.
2023-08-03
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:22 “Step 4”
In this episode Matt, Jill and Mike discuss step 4. This is also a re-release thanks to a listener bringing the count in to my attention.Thank you Amy C for catching this.
2023-07-22
1h 00
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EP:21 “What is an inventory”
Matt, Ben, Hayden and Mike discuss that inventory and what it is.
2023-07-14
1h 08
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:20 “Sobriety and Recovery”
Travis, Ben, Matt, Jenn and Mike discuss their experience when it comes to being sober and when it comes to being in recovery
2023-07-06
1h 03
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EP:19_Hayden R
Hayden R drops by and visits with Matt, Mike and Ben
2023-07-04
1h 06
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:18 “Made a decision”
Michelle and Faye, 2 queens of the club stop by and we discuss step 3.
2023-06-27
1h 00
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:17_Happy 1 year Lisa
Lisa stops by on her 1 year anniversary and discusses her first year in recovery.
2023-06-27
1h 05
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
“EP:16 The Will and The Life”
Roger and Debbie stop by and visit with the team. We talk about their journey as a couple and as individuals as well as dive off in the topic of "the will and the life" and what our experience has been.
2023-06-20
1h 01
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EP:15_Coleman R.
In this episode Jill, Matt and Mike sit down with Coleman R. And hear about his journey in the program of AA
2023-06-20
51 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:14_Jill L
Jill L. Koala club great, tells her story
2023-06-13
34 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
E:13 “ Going to any length to get "it"
Rhonda and Kim join Matt, Jill and Mike for a hilarious look at their experience in the rooms.
2023-06-13
1h 00
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EP:12 "Step 2"
In this episode Matt, Jill, Jenn and Mike are joined by Chris C. to discuss step 2 and their experience with this step.
2023-06-10
1h 12
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP 11_Bobby E.
Matt and Mike sit down with Bobby E. Together we discuss his experience, strength and hope.
2023-06-07
41 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:10 " That Higher Power"
In this episode the gang discuss their experience with the whole "Higher Power" angle.
2023-06-03
1h 07
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:9_ Dickie T.
Matt and Mike sit down with Dickie T. And discuss her experience, strength and hope.
2023-05-29
46 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:8 "Step 1"
Matt, Jill, Jenn and Mike discuss their experience with step 1.
2023-05-25
56 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:7 Ben S. (Language Warning)
Matt and Mike sit down with Ben St. and discuss his journey to and in recovery.
2023-05-23
38 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:6 "Spirituality"
In the episode Matt, Jill, Jenn and Mike sit down and discuss their experience with spirituality.
2023-05-17
1h 06
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:5_ Chris C. 1 year anniversary
Matt and Mike sit down with Chris C. on his one year anniversary date and discuss his journey through this first year.
2023-05-16
42 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:4 "Life after getting into AA"
In this episode we welcome Jenn J. Matt, Jill, Jenn and Mike discuss what life was like in the early days of AA and how the family reacted to it.
2023-05-11
59 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:3 _Phil F
Mike and Matt have the opportunity to sit down with Phil F (5/10/1979) for the archives.
2023-05-09
48 min
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP: 2 “Getting that sponsor”
In this episode Jill, Matt and Mike discuss what it was like to get a sponsor.
2023-05-04
1h 01
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety Podcast
EP:1 “That First Meeting”
In this first episode Mike, Jill and Matt discuss that first meeting.
2023-04-28
53 min