Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Self Support or Self Survival?
Self Support or Self Survival?
Self Support or Self Survival?
Tuesday 13th May 2025
Shank & Wayne explore AA's financials & self-support principles with humour & honesty. Are non-alcoholics footing the bill? Join the conversation!
49 minutes
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Episode Overview
- AA's financial model relies heavily on literature sales.
- Only one-third of registered groups contribute financially.
- A 'principled pause' in contributions could prompt change.
- Non-alcoholics may be inadvertently funding AA.
- Engage in group discussions about financial transparency.
Better to be chubby or pleasingly plump than drunk, right? Did you ever hear of anyone being arrested for fat driving?
Shank and Wayne are back in this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, tackling the question of whether AA is truly self-supporting or merely surviving. They dive into the nitty-gritty of AA's financials, breaking down contributions from groups and the role literature sales play in keeping the lights on. With humour and candour, they discuss how only a third of registered groups contribute to AA's General Service Office, leading to questions about the sustainability of AA's current model.
The duo isn't afraid to challenge the status quo, suggesting that perhaps AA needs to tighten its belt and operate solely on group contributions. They also explore how non-alcoholics might be inadvertently funding AA through literature sales, prompting a cheeky comparison to parents paying their children's bills. Shank and Wayne share their thoughts on the spiritual implications of financial support, advocating for a 'principled pause' in contributions until AA returns to its core values.
Their lively banter includes amusing anecdotes about bootleggers and 'fat driving', adding a touch of levity to the serious topic at hand. As they wrap up, Shank and Wayne encourage listeners to engage in conversations within their groups about financial transparency and accountability. It's a call for action, urging you to reflect on whether AA is living up to its ideals of self-support. Are we in self-survival mode, or is there hope for change?
Tune in to hear their insights and decide for yourself.