7 Years 153 days - Arkansas7 Years 153 days - Arkansas
I'm Quitting Alcohol
David Boyle talks about heading to Bentonville, Arkansas for a comedy festival, wrestling with dodgy accommodation and car insurance, and juggling family and travel plans while staying sober. The episode offers a raw, humorous look at everyday life without alcohol.
6:41•15 Oct 2026
Sober Plans, Cheap Motels and Comedy Dreams in Arkansas
Episode Overview
- Sobriety can involve actively seeking out fun environments like comedy festivals without needing alcohol.
- Travel on a budget often means weighing up imperfect accommodation options and accepting some risk.
- Getting a local driving licence can significantly reduce car insurance costs and stress.
- Managing family life with one car can become impractical, even in sobriety, requiring creative financial solutions.
- Financial pressures and future plans, such as trips abroad, still exist in recovery but are handled with a clearer head.
“"Am I gonna get stabbed in this place? And they’re your options, and then you choose the place where there’s a potential stabbing."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This short episode of "I'm Quitting Alcohol" catches David Boyle mid-planning for a trip to Arkansas, blending sober life admin with his trademark blunt humour. Here, you’ll hear Boyle talk through his decision to head to Bentonville, Arkansas, to hang around the Big Diamond Comedy Festival.
He’s not on the bill, but he wants to "be amongst it" – watching comics like Rory Scovel, soaking up the scene, and maybe nabbing a spot if someone drops out. It’s a glimpse into how staying sober doesn’t mean stepping away from fun or ambition; it just means showing up clear-headed and dealing with the practical stuff.
The episode also walks through the gritty realities of travel on a budget: dodgy accommodation options, worrying reviews that make him wonder "am I gonna get stabbed in this place," and juggling car hire around a newly acquired Massachusetts driving licence. Boyle’s frustrations with expensive car insurance and the challenge of managing family life with one car add a relatable layer for anyone rebuilding their life after alcohol.
He even touches on longer-term plans, like heading to India and relying on bitcoin-linked investments to sort out a second car, showing how sobriety doesn’t magically erase financial stress – you just face it without a drink in your hand. If you like recovery content that’s raw, sweary, and funny rather than polished and inspirational, this snapshot of Boyle’s day-to-day sober grind might be exactly what you need.
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