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I'm Quitting Alcohol
Comedian David Boyle talks through his ongoing car wash mirror saga, dry fast food frustrations and a chance meeting with mechanic Jorge while reflecting on society's quirks. The episode offers a snapshot of daily sober life filled with irritation, humour and unexpected help.
7:06•10 Sept 2026
Car Wash Chaos, Dry Burgers and a Helpful Mechanic at 7 Years Sober
Episode Overview
- Following proper procedures matters, even for something as simple as refitting a car door cover.
- Freebies and small gestures, like food vouchers, can brighten routine sober days.
- Adding your own twist, such as hot sauce on a dry burger, can turn an annoyance into a small pleasure.
- Being open to conversations with strangers can lead to useful support, like advice from a passing mechanic.
- Life in sobriety still includes swearing, stress and minor hassles, but humour can make those moments easier to handle.
“You've got to follow the procedure, we're a society of rules and laws, checks and balances cunts can't just be jamming Toyota Camry 2015 fucking door curtains or whatever it's called on in the wrong order.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this quick, sweary instalment of *I'm Quitting Alcohol*, Australian comedian David Boyle shows that sometimes it's the tiny everyday dramas that keep you grounded. You'll hear Boyle at 7 years and 118 days sober talking through the saga of his Toyota Camry's busted side mirror.
The car wash finally "came through" with a replacement, but not without a comedy of errors: a wrong fitting cap, a trip to the paint shop, and a worker trying to jam the door cover back on in completely the wrong order. Boyle steps in armed with YouTube knowledge, insisting, "You've got to follow the procedure, we're a society of rules and laws, checks and balances." From there, he shifts to a passionate rant about fast food etiquette.
After scoring free Chick-fil-A vouchers from the car wash owner, he bites into a dry chicken sandwich and launches into a tirade about places serving burgers without sauce: "Where's the lubricant for my teeth and my mouth?" Hot sauce saves the day, and the sandwich turns out "pretty fucking delicious".
The episode closes on a surprisingly warm note as Boyle meets Jorge, a mechanic from El Salvador, in a car park while peering under his bonnet, worrying about poor fuel efficiency. Jorge offers tips on sensors and spark plugs and even agrees to help Boyle with future repairs. For Boyle, it's proof that "you're just getting help left right and centre"—even if society still forgets to put sauce on your burger.
If you're into raw, daily sobriety reflections wrapped in sharp humour and everyday chaos, this short burst of Boyle's life might be just the thing to make you smile and think about your own small wins. How do your little annoyances and coincidences shape your sober days?
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