Participate

How to contribute to the SoberQ Podcast

If you have received an email or text message invitation, use your assigned question.

Otherwise, if you’d like to volunteer, here’s a question you can answer for the podcast –

It’s about Step One:

“How did our drinking make our lives unmanageable?“

Have a think about the question. Then record your thoughts and send them to us. Instructions on how to do this are below.

Keep in mind that you have a limited time and that a wide variety of people will be hearing your share. Many of the listeners will be newcomers who are unfamiliar with the AA program. Share from your own experience.

1. Record your answer in a quiet place with no distractions.

You will be recording your answer on your own device. We are not expecting studio quality recording, but please try to keep it clear, distortion free, and intelligible for the listener.

2. Start your recording by stating your name and
“The question is…”

To keep all the shares consistant on the SoberQ podcast, please start your share by identifying as you would in an AA meeting with your name and then state the question.

Example:

“Hi, my name is Chris. I’m an alcoholic.
The question is “How did our drinking make our lives unmanageable?“

3. Share your experience for around 4 minutes

Please keep your share around 4 minutes and stay on the topic of the question.

4. You can record your share on any device – iPhone, Android or PC

iPhone (iOS)

iPhone uses the built-in Voice Memos app.

Open the App: Locate and tap the Voice Memos app (pre-installed in your Utilities folder or searchable from the home screen).
Set Up: Hold the phone about 6 inches from your mouth, keeping fingers clear of the bottom microphone.
Record:
- Tap the red Record button to start.
- Watch the running timer on screen to pace your 4-minute message.
- Tap the red Pause/Stop square when finished.
Save & Export:
- Tap the recording title to rename it.
- Tap the Three Dots (…) next to the file, then select Share to send it via email to upload@soberq.com (see below),

Android Device

Android devices use a native recorder app like Recorder (Pixel) or Voice Recorder (Samsung).

Open the App: Swipe up to your app drawer and search for Recorder or Voice Recorder. (If missing, install Google Recorder from the Play Store).
Set Up: Place the phone on a stable surface or hold it close to your face without blocking the bottom mic port.
Record:
- Tap the red Record button to begin.
- Monitor the on-screen clock to hit your 4-minute mark.
- Tap Pause if you need a break, or Stop when finished.
Save & Export:
- Type a descriptive name for your recording and tap Save.
- Tap the Share icon (three connected dots) to send the audio file via emailto upload@soberq.com (see below),

Windows PC

Windows includes a free, built-in recording app called Sound Recorder (or Voice Recorder on Windows 10).

Open the App: Press the Windows Key, type Sound Recorder, and press Enter.
Check Your Mic: Ensure your internal microphone or external headset/USB mic is selected in the bottom-left dropdown menu.
Record:
- Click the large red Record button (or press Ctrl + R).
- Speak clearly into your microphone while keeping an eye on the digital timer.
- Click Pause if needed, or click Stop when done.
Save & Export:
- Right-click the file in the left sidebar and choose Rename.
- Click the Share icon at the bottom right, or right-click the file name and select Open folder location to copy the .m4a file directly.

Pro Tip for All Devices: Before starting your full 4-minute recording, do a quick 10-second test clip and play it back to confirm your audio level is clear and free of excess background noise or distortion.

5. Send your recording to upload@soberq.com

If you have recorded on your phone, you should be able to select the recording, then the ‘export’ or ‘share’ button as described above. Select to share via email and send to upload@soberq.com

If recording on a PC, attach the recorded file to an email and address the email to upload@soberq.com

In your email you can add some other (optional) information about yourself if you like:

Your home group
Your length of sobriety
Your age when you got sober
A link to your anonymous social media profile, recovery blog or podcast, or to your AA home group’s webpage.

That’s it!

What to expect after submitting: Once we receive your share, we’ll let you know when it’s scheduled for release on the SoberQ Podcast.

Note: To ensure the best experience for our listeners, all recordings are reviewed prior to publication. Submissions may be edited or omitted if the audio quality is poor, the length exceeds our limits, or if the content contains unsuitable language or breaks anyone’s anonymity. Most importantly, we ask that all shares remain honest, friendly, and aligned with the supportive spirit of AA.