David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 77 days - Moat
6 Years 77 days - Moat
6 Years 77 days - Moat
Tuesday 29th July 2025
David Boyle shares his comedic take on holding attention and engaging in conversations while navigating sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Explore how to hold people's attention in conversation.
- Humorous insights into self-absorption during discussions.
- Learn the art of engaging storytelling techniques.
- Discover how David Boyle navigates sobriety with humour.
- Reflect on human interaction and social dynamics.
People have an attention span for as long as it takes to realise you're not talking about them.
Comedian David Boyle is back with another instalment of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', where he shares his candid thoughts and musings as he journeys through sobriety. In this episode, Boyle tackles the challenge of holding people's attention in a world where the average attention span seems shorter than a sneeze. He humorously laments his attempts to impress others with his knowledge of geopolitics and economics, revealing the struggle of finding an audience that doesn't zone out after the first 'I'.
With his signature wit, Boyle explores how people are more interested in hearing their own voices than listening to his tales. Boyle dives into the art of conversation, discussing how using 'you know' instead of 'I' can keep listeners engaged. It's all about tricking folks into thinking the story is about them – a clever tactic he picked up over years of storytelling.
He also recounts a humorous anecdote about a friend who asked him about moats, leaving Boyle wondering if he came across as a genius for knowing what a moat is. With his trademark irreverence, Boyle makes us ponder the absurdity of human interactions and our self-absorbed tendencies. If you've ever felt like your conversations are more about impressing others than genuine connection, this episode might just hit home.
Boyle's reflections are both relatable and entertaining, making this episode a worthwhile listen for anyone navigating the social maze of everyday life.