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I'm Quitting Alcohol
David Boyle shares his newfound love for sleep and recounts a listener's wild boat adventure that led to rehab. A humorous take on sobriety journeys.
11:35•20 Mar 2026
Boat Rides and Rehab: A Comedic Sobriety Tale
Episode Overview
- The importance of getting enough sleep for mental clarity.
- Avoiding distractions before bed can improve sleep quality.
- Listeners share wild stories that lead to sobriety epiphanies.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in processing past chaos.
- The resilience of those recovering from addiction is admirable.
“"I'm literally a different person. It's been like three years I've been under sleeping."”
Ever wondered what it takes to wake up on a boat, surrounded by fog and blood, and decide it's time for rehab? Comedian David Boyle takes listeners on a wild ride through the tales of sobriety and chaos in his latest episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol.' Boyle shares his newfound love for sleep, boasting about finally clocking in eight hours of shut-eye after years of deprivation.
He hilariously recounts how mindless scrolling and dopamine hits kept him awake, but he's now on a mission to reclaim his nights. This week's 'Fucked Up Friday' story comes from a listener in Massachusetts who found himself in quite the predicament. Imagine waking up on a boat, hungover, with no idea how you got there.
Boyle narrates the tale of this accidental sailor who, after a foggy night of drinking and smoking, realises that perhaps his family's suggestion of rehab wasn't such a bad idea. The story unfolds like a scene from a movie, complete with adrenaline-pumping moments and a comical swim back to shore. Boyle's humour shines as he reflects on the resilience of 'degennies,' likening them to superheroes who just channel their energies into the wrong things.
It's an episode filled with laughs, relatable moments, and a touch of inspiration for those on their own journey to sobriety. As always, Boyle invites listeners to share their own wild stories, promising to keep the laughter and reflection going. So, how do you find clarity in chaos? This episode might just have the answer.

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