David Boyle
David Boyle
5 Years 343 days - The Lizard People
5 Years 343 days - The Lizard People
5 Years 343 days - The Lizard People
Sunday 20th April 2025
Join David Boyle as he hilariously recounts his wild experiences with festival comedians, offering a unique sober perspective on their chaotic lifestyle.
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Episode Overview
- The exhausting lifestyle of festival comedians.
- Boyle's reflections on sobriety amidst chaos.
- Mark O'Keefe's couch-surfing and 'crack den' living.
- Kyle Legacy's need for constant excitement.
- The physical and mental toll on long-time comedians.
It's like Peter Pan's Lost Boys or some shit like that. Even the successful ones are tragic figures.
David Boyle, the comedian behind 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', shares his hilarious yet eye-opening experiences from the comedy festival circuit in this episode. Boyle, who has been sober for nearly six years, dives into the chaotic world of festival comedians, whom he affectionately calls 'the lizard people'. Over three nights, he observes their exhausting lifestyle filled with constant performances, late-night parties, and endless dopamine hits from alcohol, drugs, and other indulgences.
Boyle paints a vivid picture of the relentless grind and the toll it takes on these comedians, both physically and mentally. He humorously recounts his time with Mark O'Keefe, an Irish comedian crashing on couches and living a 'crack den' lifestyle. Boyle also introduces listeners to the 'Lizard King', Kyle Legacy, a comedian who thrives on constant excitement and chaos.
Despite the madness, Boyle's reflections on his own sobriety and the stark contrast between his current life and the festival circuit offer a poignant perspective. If you're curious about the behind-the-scenes world of comedy festivals and the wild lives of comedians, this episode is a must-listen. Boyle's candid storytelling will leave you both entertained and thoughtful.