Episodes

Yes, it's the Third Anniversary Spectacular and it is the same old "stuff," different day. Mike started off with his reading and it was about learning, keeping an open mind and freedom. Things that we cherish today, but had no clue about in our drinking days. It was a good conversation. We chatted about our the 3 years that we have been doing this podcast and some of the changes along the way. We also received a gift from a listener and we gave him a well deserved shout out. Then it was H.A.L.T....

This week we have Alex Schotten. The author of “I learned how to love from Heroin” (Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble) Alex joined us to talk about his journey, how he entered into recovery and how he ended up turning a passion of his into a book. From his childhood in Appleton, Wisconsin, to a life that landed him in prison, Alex has experienced a lot in his 30 years. There was not a shortage of things for us to talk about and we enjoyed our time. We know you will too. Enjoy the episode. V...

It's the season finale, Valentines Day Spectacular, with your pals, Mike and Bill. Mike started out with his reading and it was appropriately about love. We used to love things that were bad for us, but now we have learned to be loving, rather than look for love. It's a weird concept for many of us, but we had a good talk about it. We have a guest coming up next week and he has a book that we will talk about with him. It was also featured on The Sober Curator. Then it was how many f*cks, truck d...

Hey everyone! It's Mike and Bill again. Back at it with an all new, fun filled episode. Mike started out with his reading and it was about doing. Not sitting around, not wasting time, but taking the action and getting things done. It's how we need to live our lives today and it was a good conversation. We chatted about having conscious contact, what we didn't know then, Nigerian dwarf goats, present challenges, being told what we need to hear, our past unnatural lives, a DUI story and a little l...

This week it's us! You know, Mike and Bill, back with you for another fun filled episode. Mike started with his reading and it was about luck and the idea of being lucky. We don't agree with the idea of luck, but instead feel that we create an outcome, based on the choices we make and the actions that we take. It was a good conversation. We apparently have some new listeners, and we chatted about that. Then on to Surgeon General warnings, a little more about the Van Halen brothers, areas of our ...

This week, Mike and Bill are at it again. Sobriety and nonsense, together in perfect harmony. Mike started out with his reading and it was about this life that we have today. When we got sober, we needed to drop whatever we thought we had planned and let this new way of life happen. It can be hard to navigate at times, but well worth it. We had a good talk. Then we continued with family, being lucky versus fortunate, acting and reacting in a sober way, Joe and Charlie, disliking certain people (...

The title comes up in the episode and it will make sense when you hear it. Just us having some laughs along the way. Mike started off with his reading and it was about gifts. Recovery is a gift and the life that we get to enjoy when we do the work is a gift. It was a good conversation. Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker, died this week and we talked about that. He was a good dude and had a positive effect on millions of people during his life. He will be missed. We chatted about hiking fails, how we act b...

This week we have a whole lot of nonsense, with some sobriety sprinkled in. Yep, it's Mike and Bill this week. Mike started out with his reading and it was about believing. We are not told "what" to believe, but "how" to believe and that is a wonderful thing. We had a good talk about it. Then it was stories from Albuquerque, we talked about relapse, what motivates us, humility, shame, Dr. Seuss and Schoolhouse Rock, the We of the program, DUI statistics and Alex Van Halen. Oh yeah, and a quick s...

Mike and Bill are back again and starting off the New Year right, with the same old stuff. Same guys, same podcast, different calendar. Mike started off with his reading and it was based on The Serenity Prayer. A simple prayer and a simple message. Acceptance is what it is all about and we had a nice conversation. Then we chatted about the first step, "good" years and "bad" years, a listener comment (vagina vitamins), what if, staying positive, Van Halen and Van Hagar, being of service, spotting...

This week, Mike and Bill are back for more fun and excitement. The post Holiday Special or whatever. Mike started with his reading and it was about the pursuit of happiness and the fact that many people put a price tag on that. We always have opinions about things like that and it was a good conversation. What was next? Vagina vitamins, enjoying life, AA at a football game, repetitiveness in recovery, a new book, storage woes, what do we deserve and how do we treat ourselves. And something about...

This week we have the sort of Holiday Edition of the podcast. Or is it the anti Holiday Edition? Mike started out with his reading and it was about how to deal with the Holidays as people in recovery. Or quite honestly, on any day. There are simple things that we need to do every day to stay sober and that is what we talked about. It was a good conversation. Then we talked about wild meat, being part of problem, what have we done good this week, scary feelings, overcoming obstacles and learning ...

This week it's your jovial friends, Mike and Bill. Back with some more fun and sober stuff. Mike started out with his reading and it was about responsibility. Mike heard a lead this week that made him think of this topic and it was a good conversation. Then we got down to business. We talked about The Fellowship, not wanting help from a higher power, do we set a good example, the quality of our sobriety, and being old. We also brought some news stories to the table. A runaway husband and perfume...

This week Mike and Bill are back with more nonsense and a few things that may amuse you. Maybe even a couple of words of wisdom? Don't hold your breath. Mike started out with his reading and it was about tough days and tough moments. What do we do and how do we act? Mike was able to add some insight to this, based on his personal feelings this week. We talked about some podcast stats, Rosie O'Donnell's daughter, setting standards, wanting what we have, staying sober versus living sober, spiritua...

This week we have our Gratitude Episode! And it's the 3rd Annual Gratitude Episode. (that makes it sound more special) Mike started off with his reading and as you may have guessed, it's about gratitude. It talked about not always appreciating what we have and always wanting more, rather than simply enjoying what we have and enjoying the moments. We had a good conversation. Then on to a variety of topics, such as throbbing treasures, The Steps, perfectionism, Al Pacino, is addiction hereditary, ...

This week, get ready to be down with the sickness. Mike wasn't feeling 100%, but we know that our feelings don't matter. Mike started out with his reading and it was about how we build and sustain this new life. We need a foundation and it needs to be solid before we can help others build a new life. It was a good talk. Our friend Gary celebrated 7 years sober this week, so congrats to him! We got into a number of topics this week, including drinking differently than others (or better), The Prom...

Woohoo! It's Mike and Bill again. Back for more nonsense this week. Mike started out with his reading and it was about love. Yes, love. The ability for us to actually know love, experience it and offer it to others. And the fact that it shows us that there are powers out there that are greater than us. It was a good talk. Then we chatted about preparing for the Holidays and staying sober, a sober get together, being around drunk people, criticism and judging (it can be a good thing), sensitivity...

This week we showed up and did the work. Yes, it's Mike and Bill again this week, and join us next week for a big time guest! Mike started off with his reading and it was about fear and how it used to rule our lives. Today, we can recognize the fear, deal with it in a healthy way and also be there to help others. It was a good conversation. Then we talked about opinions, beeps, other podcasts, drunk animals, mistakes as gifts, focus, being stagnant, SAD and a little bit about IHOP. Oh, and a sto...

Guess who's back? Yep, back again. Mike and Bill for another fun filled episode. Mike started out with his reading and it was about freedom, learning and being open to new ideas. It was a really good reading and made for a great conversation. Then we were all over the place again. We talked about football, Halloween, the top states for alcohol consumption, internet issues, turn signals, Marc Maron with Keith Urban and Robert Patrick, the 11th Step (we have it all figured out now), lies, excuses,...

Guess who? It's Mike and Bill this week, bringing you something. What are we bringing you? Listen and find out. Mike started off with his reading and it was about choosing the people in our lives. Those we spend time with and those we trust. It was a really good conversation. We had a couple of anniversaries and a birthday to acknowledge, then we chatted about a front man that passed, some travel talk, taking versus receiving, doing The Steps (again) and we even talked a little bit about The Bea...

Yep, it's Mike and Bill again this week. We apparently had plenty to talk about, so buckle up. Mike started with his reading and it was about those that came before us, how we were taught and the responsibility that we have to teach this thing to others. We have had some really great teachers since we got sober and it was a good conversation. The dad of one of our good friends died this week and we chatted about that. His dad was sober, lived a good life and better yet, died on his own terms. De...

This week, it's back to Mike and Bill. Mike started off with his reading and it was about this thing of ours. This disease that we have and how we perceive it. Do we complain or do we show gratitude? It was a good topic and a great conversation. Then there were a couple of birthdays to acknowledge, baseball, rodents, Marc Maron, exterminators, The Steps, freedom, ego, some more about gratitude and finally good days versus bad days. What about nonsense? There was some of that also. Enjoy the epis...

This week we have... It's Mike and Bill, coming to you from the Land of Cleve! Yep, we are both under the same roof again this week. Mike started out with his reading and it was about hope and courage. In our active days, we had no hope or courage but today, we get to experience it in a whole new way. It was a good conversation. Then we chatted about the 10th Step, Moon Zappa, an extreme DUI, having a void in sobriety, wanting to do it all on our own, spiritual experiences and improving our reco...

This week we have... Breeze @_breezexx Back again! Do you like stories about sobriety? Do you like stories about music and the music industry? Do you like when those things mash together and run parallel? Well, then this is the episode for you. We had a great, laid back conversation with our good friend Breeze and talked a little bit about everything. She is young, but mature beyond her years on this earth and beyond her years in sobriety. It was a great conversation. Enjoy the episode. Visit he...

This week it's back to the guys in the picture. Yep, it's Mike and Bill this week. Mike started off with his reading and it was a simple one, but very important to us. Keeping out of our own heads, not focusing on ourselves and accomplishing that by helping others. That should be an easy thing to do, but it takes work. It was a good conversation. Then we were all over the place. Dr. Sarah wrap up, a podcast and an audio book, a rock 'n' roll show, baby mamas, leading and following, a creepy stor...