David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 252 days - Risk
6 Years 252 days - Risk
6 Years 252 days - Risk
Wednesday 21st January 2026
Join David Boyle as he combines humour and reflection in a family game night, questioning modern life's pace and distractions.
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10 minutes
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Comedic Journeys
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Reflects on the simplicity of life in the 1980s compared to today.
- Discusses the impact of inflation on leisure time and purchasing power.
- Questions modern distractions like conspiracy theories.
- Offers humorous insights into contemporary societal norms.
- Highlights the importance of making time for meaningful activities.
If your purchasing power is going down every single year, you're going to have less time.
What happens when you combine a family game night with the reflections of a comedian on sobriety? You get an episode that's as entertaining as it is thought-provoking. In this instalment, David Boyle, the ever-humorous host of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', brings his family together for a round of the board game Risk. With a comedic twist, Boyle explores not just the game itself, but the changing dynamics of time and leisure from the 1980s to today.
His musings are peppered with anecdotes about how life seemed simpler back then, where a cab driver could afford a Bondi Beach house and still have time for a game of Risk. Boyle doesn't just stop at nostalgia; he dives into the idea of time theft through inflation and modern distractions like conspiracy theories. His observations are both amusing and critical, questioning how people spend their time today compared to the past.
Boyle's commentary on modern life, with its endless distractions and perceived lack of time, offers a humorous yet sharp critique of contemporary society. With his signature blend of comedy and candidness, Boyle's reflections make you ponder how you allocate your own time. Are you caught up in the endless scroll of social media, or do you make time for meaningful activities?
As Boyle hilariously questions flat earthers' motives and modern life's pace, you're left with a mix of laughter and contemplation. If you're in need of a good chuckle with a side of introspection, this episode is definitely worth your time.