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A Podcast Greater Than Yourself
John and Ted openly talk about why season six hasn’t appeared, clear up assumptions about relapse, and explain how their recovery now centres on daily Step work, parenting, and real‑life priorities. They reaffirm their commitment to the 12 Steps while acknowledging they can’t promise a regular return to the podcast right now.
1:30:01•24 Aug 2026
Addressing the Allegations: John and Ted on Sobriety, AA, and Real‑Life Priorities
Episode Overview
- They admit they were overly confident about returning with season six and apologise for setting loose expectations they couldn’t meet.
- Both state they are still sober and still practising the 12 Steps daily, even though they rarely attend AA meetings now.
- John and Ted stress that parenting young children and being present at home currently takes priority over regular podcast production.
- They distinguish between AA as fellowship and AA as the 12 Steps, saying their daily lives are still grounded firmly in the Step directions.
- Future episodes are left as an open possibility rather than a promise, encouraging listeners to focus on their own daily recovery work.
“If AA is the fellowship that I’m describing then I guess I’m not in AA, but if AA is the 12 steps then I do AA every day of my life.”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This candid catch‑up between John and Ted feels more like eavesdropping on two long‑time mates than a formal announcement, and that’s exactly its charm. They start by owning up to what many regulars have quietly wondered: where did season six go? John openly admits they were "way over optimistic" about jumping back into weekly episodes and that promising a rough timeline without following through left some people hanging.
Ted adds that he doesn’t want anyone assuming silence means relapse or resentment towards AA, joking about people asking, "When did you relapse, on what, and why do you hate AA now?" The heart of the chat is a clear reassurance: they say they’re still sober, still practising the 12 Steps daily, and still stand by what they’ve shared on the podcast.
John sums it up with a strong line: "If AA is the fellowship that I’m describing then I guess I’m not in AA, but if AA is the 12 steps then I do AA every day of my life." For anyone who’s ever felt torn between meetings, service, and real‑life responsibilities, their discussion about parenting and limited time will likely hit home.
They talk about raising young children as their primary responsibility, continuing daily Step 10 and 11 work, and carrying the message in quieter, more personal ways. You’ll also hear them mention a separate creative project they poured years into, which helped explain why their energy shifted away from regular APGTY episodes. They don’t promise a grand comeback, but they don’t slam the door shut either.
Instead, they leave you with honesty, humour, and a reminder that living the programme can look different over time. If you’ve ever worried a favourite recovery voice disappearing meant disaster, this chat might bring a bit of relief – and a nudge to focus on your own daily practice too. How do you balance your recovery with the rest of your life?
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