Boyle's Quest for Truth: From Sobriety to History
Episode Overview
Boyle's observations on parents clinging to youth through substance use. His fascination with finding an unaltered Bible. Insights into the Russian Revolution and World War I. The importance of understanding history to make sense of the present. Boyle's unique blend of humour and historical analysis.
If you don't read history, you're so fucked. You don't really know what's going on unless you read history
David Boyle's daily podcast, 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', is a whirlwind of thoughts, reflections, and humour. In this episode titled '5 Years 287 days - Apocrypha', Boyle dives into his experiences of sobriety and his fascination with history and the Bible. While his wife and daughter attend a chaotic birthday party filled with parents clinging to their youth through alcohol and weed, Boyle enjoys some much-needed 'Boyle time'.
He spends this time reading multiple books, including one on World War I and another on the Bible, specifically the Apocrypha. Boyle shares his musings on the missing parts of the Bible and his quest to find an unaltered version from before 1750. He also discusses the complexities of history, particularly the Russian Revolution and World War I, emphasising the importance of understanding the past to make sense of the present.
With his signature blend of irreverence and insight, Boyle makes history engaging and relatable. This episode is a mix of personal anecdotes, historical analysis, and a touch of humour that makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking listen. If you're interested in sobriety, history, or just a good laugh, this episode has something for you.