David Boyle

I'm Quitting Alcohol

David Boyle

  • 6 Years 243 days - Drake Maye

6 Years 243 days - Drake Maye

Monday 12th January 2026

Join comedian David Boyle as he shares sports tales and sobriety insights with humour and honesty in this engaging episode.
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8 minutes
Honest
Entertaining
Inspiring
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Raw

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I'm Quitting Alcohol
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David Boyle
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David Boyle: From Sobriety to Sports Fandom

Episode Overview

  • Embrace feedback as an opportunity for growth.
  • Sports can be a powerful metaphor for life's challenges.
  • Community support plays a crucial role in recovery.
  • Humour can be a valuable tool in maintaining sobriety.
  • Personal anecdotes offer relatable insights into the recovery journey.
"If they lose this, there's no reason for me to stay around. There's no reason for me to be here. I mean on earth."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Comedian David Boyle takes listeners on a rollercoaster ride through sports fandom and personal growth in this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'. Boyle, who has transitioned from a self-proclaimed 'alcoholic maniac' to a 'sober lunatic', shares his weekend immersed in Bostonian sports, and his newfound admiration for the New England Patriots' quarterback, Drake Maye.
Through his humorous yet raw narrative, Boyle reflects on past experiences and how they've shaped his present sobriety. He recounts a tense sports betting moment that was intertwined with his drinking days, painting a vivid picture of how high the stakes felt back then. Boyle's storytelling is peppered with light-hearted anecdotes about sports events and the infamous comments section of his podcast.
He candidly discusses how harsh feedback can serve as a reality check, pushing people to improve or crumble under pressure. His playful banter about his mates, Jurge and Zack, adds a relatable layer to the conversation, illustrating the importance of community in the recovery journey. This episode offers an entertaining yet honest glimpse into Boyle's life post-alcohol, where sports serve as both a passion and a metaphor for perseverance.
Whether you're a sports enthusiast or someone on their own path to recovery, Boyle's tales of camaraderie and resilience are bound to resonate. So, are you ready to jump on the bandwagon of self-improvement?
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