Podcast Episodes

International Convention 2025 – Celebrating 90 Years of A.A. [Season 2, Episode 1]

Season 2 Episode 1

Experience the 2025 International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous in Vancouver, B.C., Canada where 33,000+ people from 89 countries gathered to ce…

5 hours ago

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Season 2 Trailer

Season 2

Welcome to Season 2 of Our Primary Purpose, the official podcast of the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. This season brings you closer…

2 weeks ago

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Bonus Episode: Countdown to Vancouver! [Season 1]

Season 1 Episode 9

As the excitement builds for the A.A. 2025 International Convention in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, July 3-5, we take you behind the scenes to chat with …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Leading with Service [Season 1, Episode 8]

Season 1 Episode 8

In our season finale, we meet Bob W., the General Manager of the General Service Office. Bob shares his thoughts on servant-leadership and the vital …

1 year ago

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Beyond the Rooms [Season 1, Episode 7]

Season 1 Episode 7

Dive into how A.A. members and GSO Staff share the A.A. message with professionals who work with individuals struggling with a drinking problem throu…

1 year ago

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Unlocking the Vault [Season 1, Episode 6]

Season 1 Episode 6

Tour the A.A. Archives with our GSO archivists who give us behind-the-scenes access to rare collections and artifacts from A.A. history and learn mor…

1 year ago

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Sobriety, Service, and Second Chances [Season 1, Episode 5]

Season 1 Episode 5

A.A. reaches behind the walls to bring hope and recovery to persons in custody in the U.S. and Canada. GSO staff member Eileen A. shares powerful sto…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Plain Language, Big Impact [Season 1, Episode 4]

Season 1 Episode 4

Many people struggling with a drinking problem first encounter A.A. through our numerous pamphlets, books, flyers, and other material. Learn all abou…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Behind the Mic [Season 1, Episode 3]

Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode, discover the powerful role of Public Information in carrying the A.A. message of recovery. Meet GSO Staff member Patrick C, who disc…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Welcome to GSO [Season 1, Episode 2]

Season 1 Episode 2

Take a tour of the General Service Office in New York City and meet the people who support A.A. groups and members in the U.S. and Canada. Get an ins…

1 year, 1 month ago

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