David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 173 days - Credit Score
6 Years 173 days - Credit Score
6 Years 173 days - Credit Score
Monday 3rd November 2025
David Boyle humorously tackles the complexities of credit scores in the US, sharing his struggles with wit and candour.
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9 minutes
Humorous
Raw
Honest
Informative
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Building a credit score can be a frustrating Catch-22.
- Cultural shocks are inevitable when moving to a new country.
- Humour can be found even in financial struggles.
- Living on credit is often incentivised over paying cash.
- Resilience is key when adapting to new systems.
The system is completely designed to get you hooked on credit.
In this engaging episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol,' comedian David Boyle takes listeners on a rollercoaster ride through the peculiarities of credit scores in the US. With his signature blend of humour and candidness, Boyle paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by newcomers in navigating the credit system. His tale of trying to set up a simple phone contract becomes an exploration of the systemic hurdles and absurdities that come with building a credit score from scratch.
Boyle's frustration is palpable as he describes the Catch-22 situation where one needs a credit score to get a phone, yet needs a phone to build a credit score. Amidst the humour, there's a raw honesty in Boyle's reflection on the financial pressures and cultural shocks experienced when moving to a new country. He questions the societal norms that make living on credit seem more advantageous than paying cash, all while maintaining his comedic flair.
This episode is not just about credit scores; it's about resilience and adapting to life's unexpected challenges with a laugh. So, if you've ever felt overwhelmed by the complexities of adulting, this episode might just offer you some solace and a chuckle. How do you find humour in life's bureaucratic nightmares?