Damp January with Luke Burbank
Damp January with Luke Burbank
Podcast Description
Luke Burbank, host of the public radio variety show Live Wire, knows his way around a drink. At times, he's gotten too familiar with the stuff, which is why he's now trying to fix his relationship with alcohol. In this new series, Luke talks to friends, family, and cultural luminaries living at various points on the booze spectrum — from enthusiastic imbibers to teetotalers and everyone in between. After a booze-heavy pandemic and increased attention to alcohol's health risks, many have reconsidered their habits. But is mindful consumption actually achievable? Even for people named Luke? Damp January explores these questions with humor, honesty, and occasionally, a little liquid courage every Wednesday in, you guessed it, January.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the complexities of alcohol consumption, exploring themes of sobriety, mindful drinking, and personal anecdotes. Specific episodes include discussions on the challenges of post-pandemic drinking habits, the balance between moderation and indulgence, and the journeys of various guests towards sobriety.
Luke Burbank, host of the public radio variety show Live Wire, knows his way around a drink. At times, he’s gotten too familiar with the stuff, which is why he’s now trying to fix his relationship with alcohol. In this new series, Luke talks to friends, family, and cultural luminaries living at various points on the booze spectrum — from enthusiastic imbibers to teetotalers and everyone in between. After a booze-heavy pandemic and increased attention to alcohol’s health risks, many have reconsidered their habits. But is mindful consumption actually achievable? Even for people named Luke? Damp January explores these questions with humor, honesty, and occasionally, a little liquid courage every Wednesday in, you guessed it, January.
In the final episode of Damp January, Luke talks to his friend Nora McInerny – author and podcast host of Thanks for Asking – about what it means to basically not drink anymore. The two old friends chat about the drunken exploits of their youth, boozing through grief (and when enough is enough), and how to replace drinking with a “dopamine menu,” while Luke accepts that his relationship to alcohol might never be effortless.
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