Big Book Podcast

Recent Episodes

Chapter One – BILL’S STORY

Posted June 2, 2025 • 00:29:39

Howard L reads Chapter One, Bill's Story, from the Big Book of “Alcoholics Anonymous” first published in 1939. Please share it with anyone you know...

APPENDICES I-VI – Second Edition

Posted March 3, 2021 • 00:25:24

This is the 85th and final episode of the Big Book Podcast. It features the six Appendices and list of AA Publications found at the end of the Second...

FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE – 2nd Edition

Posted February 23, 2021 • 00:18:33

This is the final story in the Second Edition entitled “Freedom From Bondage” and was printed in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Editions of the Big Book....

HE WHO LOSES HIS LIFE – 2nd Edition

Posted February 15, 2021 • 00:25:24

This story, printed in the 2nd and 3rd Editions, was penned by Bob R. who sobered up in New York City AA in 1947. The story’s literary flair reflects...

THE INDEPENDENT BLONDE – 2nd Edition

Posted February 10, 2021 • 00:14:44

Published only in the Second Edition, this is the story of Nancy F., who got sober in New York City in 1945 when she was 39 years old. It is said that...