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The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:100 "That First 100" UneditedThank 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.
2025-02-091h 10The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2025-02-021h 13The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: 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"
2025-01-261h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2025-01-1957 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:96 "Wes and Kelly" From UtahWes 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 .
2025-01-121h 25The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2025-01-051h 03The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-12-291h 04The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:93 Lee M from CaliforniaAll 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.
2024-12-2256 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-12-1558 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:91 Danielle from IdahoDanielle 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
2024-12-0854 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-12-0153 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-11-171h 05The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-11-1059 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:87 Roger DJill 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.
2024-11-031h 09The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-10-2755 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:85 Stephanie and DwayneStephanie and Dwayne stop by and share their story with Matt, Jill and Lacy
2024-10-201h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-10-131h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:83 CommitmentMatt, Jill and Mike discuss what it means to them to be committed to their recovery.
2024-10-061h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:82 Carin C.Carin C stops by and shares her story with Matt and Jill
2024-09-2958 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:81 "What is an Alcoholic?"Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience with the question "What is an Alcoholic?"
2024-09-221h 03The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:80 "Vulnerability"Matt, Jill and Mike discuss their experience with being vulnerability and how we moved past it.
2024-09-151h 042024-09-081h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-09-011h 12The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:77_Lacy L.Lacy L. spends time with Matt and Jill and shares her recovery experience along with her sobriety story
2024-08-251h 06The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:76 "Coping with life sober"Cal and Chris stop by the studio and we discuss how we get through life sober (and sane)
2024-08-181h 03The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:75 "Character"Faye and Denie drop by the studio and visit with the team about their experience with character and character building .
2024-08-111h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:74 “Balance”Chris C and Brad stop by to visit with Jill and Mike and we discuss finding balance I recovery.
2024-08-041h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-07-2857 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:72_ Matt L.Our very own Matt L tells us his story
2024-07-2557 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:71 "Straight out of Rehab"Damian stops by and shares his experience with the G&B crew with an emphasis on the rehab angle.
2024-07-141h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:70_Craig SOur friend Craig stops by the studio to say hello and tell us his story.
2024-07-071h 07The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:69 "Came to believe" in somethingLisa 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.
2024-06-3059 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:68_Bridget VGuest Speaker this week is Bridget V from Shreveport
2024-06-1654 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-06-091h 022024-06-0254 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:65_Chris C at 2 yearsChris C drops by on returning from his vacation and we discuss his 2nd year in recovery
2024-05-3059 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:64 “Trust, Forgiveness and Over Thinking”Travis and Terry join Jill and Mike to share some experience strength and hope.
2024-05-261h 01The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:63 "How it Works" Part 2Matt, Jill and Mike discuss how it works from the Big Book
2024-05-1659 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:62_Eddy CEddy C tells us his story on his 2nd Birthday
2024-05-0152 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:61 “How it works” part 1Eddie on his 2 year sober birthday joins the team to discuss how it works and share experience, strength and hops.
2024-04-281h 01The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:60 “More About Alcoholism"Craig S. stops by and visits with the team as we talk about "More About Alcoholism".
2024-04-211h 04The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:59_LaDonLaDon drops by the studio and shares her story with us.
2024-04-1458 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:58 _The "Jaywalker" the "Four Horsemen" and so much moreLaDon joins the crew and we discuss the Jaywalker and Four horsemen from the Big Book.
2024-04-071h 04The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-03-3158 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:56 “Expectations”Kyle and Travis drop by to discuss expectations in early recovery.
2024-03-241h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:55_ Larry L. (and Judy)Larry L. and his wife Judy stop by and Larry tells his story
2024-03-1256 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-03-101h 01The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-02-251h 03The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-02-191h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:51. “Tradition 5, The Preamble and "Our primary purpose"Cal stoops by to visit with us and talk about our primary purpose.
2024-02-1158 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2024-02-041h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:49 "Fear, Tradition 3 and much more”Thomas stops by the studio to lend Matt,Jill and Mike some experience, strength and hope.
2024-01-211h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:48 “Progress Not Perfection”Thomas and Chris swing by the studio and discuss their experience with the topic of progress not perfection.
2024-01-141h 01The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:47_Terry PTerry drops by and shares his story with the G&B Cast
2024-01-091h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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
2024-01-0759 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2023-12-201h 15The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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
2023-12-181h 05The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:43 "Service "Matt, Jill and Mike discuss their experience with service
2023-12-101h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2023-12-031h 04The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:41 _April SApril S stops by the studio to share her experience strength
and hope
2023-12-0300 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:40 “Step 10”Hodge, Nancy, Matt, Jill and Mike discuss step 10
2023-11-261h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:39_Hodge and NancyHodge and Nancy stop by and share us some of their experience, strength and hope.
2023-11-2657 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:38_The "Promises"Jill, Matt and Mike discuss their experience with the 9th step promises.
2023-11-121h 01The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:37 “Heading into the holidays”Matt, Jill and Mike discuss their experience with the holidays and recovery.
2023-11-051h 01The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:36 “Make that list”Jane stops by and visits with Matt, Jill and Mike to discuss steps 8 and 9
2023-10-2959 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:35 _Jane RJane R stops by the studio to visit with Matt, Jill and Matt for episode 25 and to tell her story.
2023-10-2254 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastE:34 "Hope”In episode 24, Matt, Jill and Mike discuss what "hope" means to them.
2023-10-0954 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:33 "Life on life's terms"Monica C joins Matt, Jill and Mike to discuss living life on life's terms.
2023-10-011h 03The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:32 "One Day at a Time"Jill, Ben, Matt and Mike discuss life one day at a time and how we see it.
2023-09-241h 012023-09-171h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: 30 ”Step 6&7”Jill, Matt, Ben and Mike discuss, step 6, character defects and a whole host of things including step 7.
2023-09-171h 04The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:29 “Humility”Matt, Jill and Mike discuss humility and their experience with it
2023-09-121h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2023-09-0356 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:27 “Step 5”Ben, Jill, Hayden, Matt and Mike discuss step 5 and their experience with it.
2023-08-271h 02The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:26 "Selfishness"Ben, Jill, Matt, Hayden and Mike talk about their experience with selfishness. Due to travel we are dropping this episode early.
2023-08-201h 06The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:25 "Integrity"Matt, Jill, Ben and Mike discuss "Integrity" leading into the 5th step.
2023-08-161h 04The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:24 “Emotional Sobriety”Matt, Jill, Ben, Hayden and Mike discuss emotional sobriety
2023-08-091h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:23 “Natural Desires”Matt, Jill, Mike and Hayden discuss natural desires and how we react to them and they can be over used.
2023-08-0359 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2023-07-221h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:21 “What is an inventory”Matt, Ben, Hayden and Mike discuss that inventory and what it is.
2023-07-141h 08The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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
2023-07-061h 03The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:19_Hayden RHayden R drops by and visits with Matt, Mike and Ben
2023-07-041h 06The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:18 “Made a decision”Michelle and Faye, 2 queens of the club stop by and we discuss step 3.
2023-06-271h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:17_Happy 1 year LisaLisa stops by on her 1 year anniversary and discusses her first year in recovery.
2023-06-271h 05The 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.
2023-06-201h 01The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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
2023-06-2051 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:14_Jill LJill L. Koala club great, tells her story
2023-06-1334 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastE: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.
2023-06-131h 00The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2023-06-101h 12The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP 11_Bobby E.Matt and Mike sit down with Bobby E. Together we discuss his experience, strength and hope.
2023-06-0741 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:10 " That Higher Power"In this episode the gang discuss their experience with the whole "Higher Power" angle.
2023-06-031h 07The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:9_ Dickie T.Matt and Mike sit down with Dickie T. And discuss her experience, strength and hope.
2023-05-2946 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:8 "Step 1"Matt, Jill, Jenn and Mike discuss their experience with step 1.
2023-05-2556 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:7 Ben S. (Language Warning)Matt and Mike sit down with Ben St. and discuss his journey to and in recovery.
2023-05-2338 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:6 "Spirituality"In the episode Matt, Jill, Jenn and Mike sit down and discuss their experience with spirituality.
2023-05-171h 06The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:5_ Chris C. 1 year anniversaryMatt and Mike sit down with Chris C. on his one year anniversary date and discuss his journey through this first year.
2023-05-1642 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: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.
2023-05-1159 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:3 _Phil FMike and Matt have the opportunity to sit down with Phil F (5/10/1979) for the archives.
2023-05-0948 minThe Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP: 2 “Getting that sponsor”In this episode Jill, Matt and Mike discuss what it was like to get a sponsor.
2023-05-041h 01
The Grouch and the Brainstorm:A Sobriety PodcastEP:1 “That First Meeting”In this first episode Mike, Jill and Matt discuss that first meeting.
2023-04-2853 min