David Boyle
David Boyle
5 Years 241 days - Iron Comb
5 Years 241 days - Iron Comb
5 Years 241 days - Iron Comb
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Join comedian David Boyle on a chaotic bike ride through Goa, exploring dive bars and reflecting on sobriety in this hilarious and thought-provoking episode.
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Episode Overview
- David Boyle recounts a chaotic bike ride through Goa with his family.
- The family visits Joseph's Bar, a local dive bar, but are kicked out due to having kids.
- Boyle reflects on his past drinking habits and contrasts them with his current sober life.
- Explores the brutal histories of saints and mysterious paintings in an old Goan church.
- Offers humorous and candid insights into the freedom and chaos of India.
By then, after the combing, you're sort of looking forward to the beheading, aren't you?
In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle takes you on a wild ride through the streets of Goa. Boyle, his wife, and their kids set off on a chaotic bike adventure without helmets, embracing the freedom and chaos of India. Their journey leads them to Joseph's Bar, a dive bar filled with local character and colourful patrons.
Despite being kicked out due to having kids in tow, Boyle paints a vivid picture of what could have been a day-long drinking session in the skanky bar. He reflects on his past life of alcohol-fuelled escapades and contrasts it with his current sober reality. Boyle's humorous storytelling brings to life the quirks of Goa, from ancient churches with mysterious paintings to the brutal histories of saints.
This episode is a rollercoaster of anecdotes, offering both laughs and moments of reflection on the journey from addiction to sobriety. If you're looking for a mix of comedy, travel tales, and sober musings, this episode is a must-listen.