David Boyle
David Boyle
3 Years 289 days - Just Make Your Friends Laugh
3 Years 289 days - Just Make Your Friends Laugh
3 Years 289 days - Just Make Your Friends Laugh
Thursday 2nd March 2023
David Boyle shares his struggles with comedy, internal conflicts, and a controversial episode in 'I'm Quitting Alcohol'.
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8 minutes
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David Boyle
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Categories:
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Comedic Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!David Boyle's Comedy Crisis: From Laughter to Loathing
Nothing is worse than listening to a comedian that thinks they've figured out comedy, that thinks they're on a new plane of comedy existence.
Ever found yourself questioning your passion? In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle takes us through his tumultuous relationship with comedy. Boyle, known for his sharp wit and candid reflections, opens up about his recent struggles with the art form he once adored. He embarked on a new approach, aiming to make his friends laugh, only to find it backfiring spectacularly.
The horror of realizing someone had listened to his podcast and the subsequent awkwardness adds a layer of raw honesty to his narrative. Boyle dives into the existential dread of comedians who believe they've cracked the code of humor, only to be met with silence and indifference from the crowd. Is it the audience he despises, or is it a deeper self-loathing?
The episode also touches on the controversy sparked by his comments on Michelle Obama, adding another dimension to his internal conflict. Tune in to hear Boyle's candid musings on the death of jokes and his struggle to find joy in comedy again.