It is Dry July this month on Chat on Tap, we're putting the drinks aside for a cause that's become one of Australia's great fundraising success stories.

Adam Spencer is one of Australia's best known broadcasters, mathematicians, authors and comedians. But for nearly two decades, he's also been one of the driving forces behind Dry July.

What started with one text message has now helped raise more than $100 million for people affected by cancer.

Adam joins us to tell the story of how Dry July almost never happened, and why taking just one month off alcohol has become much bigger than simply giving up a drink.

In this episode:

• 📱 The text message that accidentally created Dry July
• 💰 How a $3,000 fundraising goal became a $100 million movement
• 🍺 What a month without alcohol teaches you about your relationship with drinking
• 🧠 Why rituals can be harder to break than the alcohol itself
• 🤖 Adam's thoughts on AI, education and the future of learning
• 🔢 Mind-blowing maths facts that'll completely change your perspective
• 🦢 A passionate detour into the Sydney Swans and why the club is so special

Along the way we discuss the famous "Golden Ticket", why Dry July has stood the test of time, and how a simple idea from three mates has gone on to support cancer patients and their families right around Australia.

Whether you're taking part in Dry July yourself, curious about your own drinking habits, or just enjoy a great conversation, this is one you won't want to miss.

Pubs. Pints. People.

🍺 Support Our Dry July Team

This year I'm taking on Dry July alongside The Frothy Moe Co, raising money for Australians affected by cancer.

If you'd like to support the cause, you can donate here:

https://www.dryjuly.com/teams/frothy-moe-co

Every dollar helps fund practical services that make life a little easier for cancer patients and their families—from transport and accommodation to better hospital facilities and wellbeing programs.

🍺 About Adam Spencer

Adam Spencer is an Australian broadcaster, comedian, author and one of the country's best-known communicators of mathematics and science. After spending years on Triple J and ABC Radio, Adam now speaks around the world on technology, artificial intelligence, space, mathematics and innovation.

He's also been an ambassador and passionate advocate for Dry July since its earliest days, helping grow the campaign into one of Australia's most successful annual fundraisers.

Follow Adam Spencer

🌐 Website: https://adamspencer.com.au
📰 Nerd News (Substack): https://adambspencer.substack.com
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamspencerofficial
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamspencerofficial
🐦 X: https://x.com/adambspencer

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