7 Years 141 days - Red Lollypop

7 Years 141 days - Red Lollypop

Witness the remarkable journeys of those who have faced addiction head-on, mixed here with five minutes of sharp stand-up chaos and bar-room drama. This episode centres on Australian comedian David Boyle, who’s both proud and amused as he talks about winning the Jeannie Johnson pub open mic in 2026, complete with a tiny trophy and a $25 bar voucher he promptly gives away because he doesn’t drink.

You’ll hear Boyle joke about receiving “accolades” at a gay bar open mic, and how sobriety shows up in small, practical moments, like handing his drink credit to someone else. Alongside his own win, he paints a vivid picture of the night: ultra-confident young black comedians, wild crowd energy, and a set that goes off the rails in the last 20 seconds.

One comic moves from strong material into risky jokes about a high-profile case, gets corrected by a woman at the bar, then snaps, calling her a “fat bitch” and a gay audience member a slur, insisting, “It’s comedy. It doesn’t have to be true.” Boyle’s retelling is both brutal and funny, showing how quickly a great set can implode and how tense a room can become when lines are crossed.

The image that sticks is the “jet black guy with no facial expressions” silently eating a red lollipop while death-staring Boyle’s table – a moment he calls the “scariest shit” he’s ever seen. For people on a sobriety journey, the episode offers a glimpse into what alcohol-free life can look like for a working comic: open mics, grind, awkward social moments at bars, and small wins that feel massive.

If you like recovery stories told with dark humour, unfiltered language, and zero sentimentality, you’ll find plenty to relate to here. Ever wondered how staying sober fits into messy, real-life nights out? This one gives you a snapshot without sugar-coating anything.