December 11, 1934. Bill Wilson is on the subway, working his way through his third beer, heading to Towns Hospital. He isn’t injured, and he isn’t what would be traditionally classified as “sick.” But he knows he has a problem. And he needs help.What he doesn't know as he arrives at the hospital – with a fourth bottle of beer in his hand – is that this will ... Show More
Jun 8
Why the Crusades Became Cool Again
June 8, 1191. The Crusaders and Muslim forces are locked in battle over the city of Acre. On one side is Saladin, the great Muslim leader who has already recaptured Jerusalem. On the other, an armada arrives carrying England’s king: Richard the Lionheart.The Crusades will become ... Show More
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Jun 1
How Higgins and His Boats Won the War
June 6, 1944. As thousands of Allied soldiers prepare to storm the beaches of Normandy, they climb down rope nets into small wooden landing craft bobbing in the dark waters of the English Channel. Within hours, these boats will carry them into the largest amphibious invasion in h ... Show More
30m 17s
Jul 2024
'The Average Drinker Suffers The MOST!' Andy Ramage On How Alcohol Steals Our Time & Productivity
Andy Ramage is a wellness coach, entrepreneur, and author known for his work in promoting alcohol-free living. He co-founded the One Year No Beer movement, which encourages people to take a break from alcohol to improve their health and well-being. 00:00 Intro2:00 Having to retir ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 2024
Quitting alcohol – the story of how Seana got sober
<p>After a childhood spent trying to escape her father's booze-fuelled outbursts, Seana developed her own problem relationship with drinking. But by her mid-50s, Seana decided she had had enough.</p><p>Seana Smith grew up in a beautiful house in rural Scotland, and when things we ... Show More
53m 30s
Sep 2025
A Controversial New Cure for Alcohol Dependence - Katie Herzog - #993
Katie Herzog is a journalist, podcaster, and writer. What does it take to get sober in today’s world? From traditional paths like AA to the grit of going cold turkey, the old methods of sobriety may no longer be enough. But what if counterintuitive, cutting-edge approaches, backe ... Show More
1h 35m
Nov 2024
Athletic Brewing Company: Bill Shufelt
<p>Bill Shufelt founded Athletic Brewing Company to re-invent non-alcoholic beer, but quickly learned that brewers didn’t want to make it, stores didn’t want to sell it, and potential customers didn’t want to buy it. The NA beer that already existed was outdated and foul-tasting, ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2025
He Needs Hennessy To Holla - 05.05.25
The Strawberry Letter for Monday, May 5th, 2025: "He Needs Hennessy To Holla" A woman writes in because she is fed up with her husband's drinking. the both used to be wild together, but she stopped drinking like that after their baby was born. Even though his drinking caused her ... Show More
13m 36s