#100: Everyone Knows Dave... But Not His Story

#100: Everyone Knows Dave... But Not His Story

From Better Bloke by Better Bloke Project

March 3, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 100

About this episode

Dave Holcomb shares his personal story of battling bipolar disorder and the impact of trauma in a candid conversation.

Episode 100 of the Better Bloke Podcast had to be this one. For over two and a half years, Dave Holcomb has become a true icon inside Blokes Advice. Every Friday, without fail, he’s raised a VB tallie, called the first beer, and helped thousands of blokes punch into the weekend. To many, he’s the timekeeper, the face of knockoff drinks, and a symbol of consistency, humour, and community. But behind the Friday posts is a much deeper story... In this episode, Dave opens up about his lifelong battle with bipolar, the highs and lows of relationships, and the devastating impact of carrying a secret for 25 years after experiencing abuse of the worse kind connected to the church. It’s a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about trauma, survival, identity, and what it takes to keep going when life keeps trying to drag you under. Dave shares how he’s fought to stay, as he puts it, “above ground for another week” and why the version of someone we see online is rarely the full story. This is one of the most important episodes we’ve ever released.

People in this episode

Host: Better Bloke Project

Guest: Dave Holcomb

Topics covered

  • bipolar
  • trauma
  • mental health
  • community
  • identity
  • survival

Keywords

  • bipolar
  • trauma
  • mental health
  • community
  • identity
  • survival
  • abuse
  • honesty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blokes Advice

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