7 Years 100 days - The Crew

7 Years 100 days - The Crew

How do individuals from all walks of life battle addiction? In this short, chaotic slice of David Boyle’s day, you’ll get a snapshot of sober life that’s a long way from meditation apps and green smoothies. Boyle, seven years and 100 days off the booze, is out “with the crew” – his wife and the Indian friends they’re staying with – hitting comedy clubs and late-night bars in Cork, all while staying alcohol-free.

You’ll hear him rave about City Limits comedy club, where manager Brian lets him “pretty much do whatever I want” on stage, and about how Cork’s bar scene somehow feels livelier than Sydney, even though he’s “just lurking out of the shadows” now instead of drinking. His eye for the characters on the street – the “old heads” that look like relics from 90s MDMA nights – adds a gritty, funny contrast to his current sober perspective.

Boyle talks candidly about his stand-up style and why he’s a terrible choice for an opener at a quiet gig: “I’m the guy trying to get away with saying faggot and retard… trying to tiptoe myself around controversy.” He’s honest about the awkward moments, the shocked faces, and how much smoother things feel once a crowd is warmed up.

Underneath the jokes about Sydney “sucking” and nightmare yacht parties, there’s a subtle message for anyone quitting alcohol: sobriety doesn’t mean giving up nightlife or fun, it means showing up clear-headed, doing your thing, and then going home to decompress instead of self-destruct. Boyle plans a day off to “sleep in” and reset, reminding you that rest is part of staying sharp.

If you’re curious what a real, messy, ordinary sober day looks like – gigs, mates, bars and all – this episode shows you how someone keeps stacking alcohol-free days while still living loud. How might your nights out look different without a drink in your hand?