David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 39 days - Blade Runners
6 Years 39 days - Blade Runners
6 Years 39 days - Blade Runners
Saturday 21st June 2025
Join David Boyle as he praises the Blade Runners – unlikely heroes cutting down London's emission zone cameras.
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9 minutes
Entertaining
Engaging
Humorous
Rebellious
Inspiring
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Episode Overview
- The Blade Runners are dismantling emission zone cameras in London.
- Middle-aged citizens lead this unconventional protest.
- Boyle views these actions as heroic and impactful.
- Public resistance to fines is clogging the court system.
- Boyle highlights the power of collective action.
True heroes. They are. I'm not even being facetious. True fucking heroes.
David Boyle, the comedic mastermind behind 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', shares his admiration for an unexpected group of heroes in the UK known as the Blade Runners. These folks are not your typical vigilantes – they're middle-aged dads who've had enough of London's emission zone cameras and have taken matters into their own hands. Imagine the scene: broad daylight, a bloke with a hacksaw, and poles crashing to the ground while passers-by cheer them on.
It's like a live-action rebellion against what Boyle describes as an unfair tax targeting older vehicles. He humorously paints a picture of these everyday heroes, likening them to a ragtag group of couch potatoes turned freedom fighters. Boyle's colourful storytelling is peppered with cheeky anecdotes and witty observations, making it clear why he sees the Blade Runners as true champions of the people.
With a touch of humour and a dash of irreverence, Boyle invites you to consider what happens when ordinary citizens stand up against the establishment. Will they move on to CCTV cameras next? Who knows! But one thing's for sure – Boyle's enthusiasm for these unsung heroes is infectious, and his storytelling will leave you pondering the power of collective action. If you're in need of a laugh and some unconventional inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.