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I'm Quitting Alcohol
I'm Quitting Alcohol, is a 5 minute daily podcast by comedian David Boyle. Join Boyle as he transitions from Alcoholic maniac to sober lunatic and attempts to process the past 20 years of booze soaked mayhem. To listen from DAY 1 head to SPOTIFY....
13:15•16 Aug 2022
David Boyle's Sober Struggles at Edinburgh Fringe: Laughter Amidst the Chaos
“It's not even like bombing, it's just not anything. I'm just like telling them the premises of like little jokes that lead into big jokes. So I'm telling them the premise of shitty little jokes that sort of lead nowhere, and I'm getting nothing out of these little cunts.”
Picture this: You're a comedian trying to stay sober while performing at one of the most intense festivals on the planet—the Edinburgh Fringe. That's the reality for David Boyle in this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'. Boyle dives into his experience of performing to a tough young crowd, where his jokes just didn’t land. He talks about the awkwardness and frustration of bombing on stage, but he does it with his signature humor and raw honesty. But that's not all.
Boyle also shares his adventures in flyering for his show and the unexpected stress of dealing with a less-than-communicative fellow flyer distributor. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, but through it all, Boyle's commitment to sobriety shines through. If you've ever faced challenges while trying to stay sober, you'll find Boyle's story both relatable and inspiring. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for a mix of humor, real-life struggles, and a dose of encouragement on their own journey.
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