I prefer to hear local AA members tell thier story. Less polished, but they speak from the heart.
By listening to local members tell their story, I develop a network of AA members that I can go to when I struggle, knowing that they have been where I am.
I think we have about 100 AA members just in our town, and probably another 100 within an hours drive. Each time someone tells thier story, I get something different out of it, even if they have spoken before.
Even those who seem to me (yes, I can be judgemental) to be way off base on the program, still give me insight into my own areas of "not doing such a great job at this program". And in general, they will say something that is helpful to my own recovery.