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The Blindboy Podcast

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Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy.

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Episodes

Psychotherapy and Nutrition with Kimberley Wilson

Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist with a special focus on nutrition and whole body mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 06, 20232 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 200

The Folklore of Prohibition

A hot take about the folklore of prohibition. Update on napper tandy the cat . Speaking about self esteem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 199

The History of Carrot Cake

The History of Carrot Cake. Russell Crowe visited me in a dream. Mindfulness meditation  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 198

The Psychology of being an Adult

Mental Health podcast. Exploring the condition of adulthood using cognitive psychology and transactional analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 196

Devin Townsend

Devin Townsend is an artist who works in the genre of Heavy Metal. He has been active since the 1980s. Playing with Steve Vai, forming Strapping Young Lad and the Devin Townsend project. He explores comedy, mental health, ambient and even opera to create highly experimental music. His contribution changed the sound of Metal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 02, 20232 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Speaking to a Psychologist about Drug laws in Ireland

Part 1. I speak about about my NY Times interview and why I wear a bag on my head. Part 2 I chat with Dr. Sharon Lambert about the Citizens assembly on Drugs where Sharon was an invited participant. Drugs legislation in Ireland and what needs to change in guidance with safety and evidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 25, 20232 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 194

Why I'm buying Lions Urine on the internet

An update on my cat Napper Tandy after the loss of her brother. Also, some instructions on How to write short fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 193

The Passion of Silken Thomas

My Cat Silken Thomas has died. I reflect on his life and death via Pagan ritual, Jesus Christ, and Existential psychology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 192

The role of Art in the Housing crisis

The role of Art in the Housing crisis  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 191

Mental Health, Biodiversity and Mythology

An anticolonial argument which explores the connections between our emotional well-being, mythology and biodiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 190

How James Joyce invented Cinema

A hot take about a James Joyce short short story via the Impressionist painters. And the post-lockdown mental health crisis   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 189

The Story of Saint Patrick

What can 5000-year-old abstract art and magic mushrooms tell us about St.Patricks Shamrock? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 188

The Hashish Eater of Booly

I contrast Irish mythology with Islamic Folklore from the same era  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 187

Are you really John Wayne ?

A travel podcast about the importance of Assertiveness and listening to your inner voice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 186

Michael Harding

I speak with the writer Michael Harding about leaving the priesthood and becoming a Buddhist for 17 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 185

The Devils Bedframe

I answer listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 184

Coalbrookdale by Night

I speak about growing old, accidentally dressing as Eminem and then finding a painting that depicts the beginning of global warming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 183

Gutta Percha Overdrive

How an extinct victorian plastic that came from trees fuelled the evils of British colonisation  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 181

The Last Of Us

An essay on the world and philosophy of The Last Of Us game, ahead of the TV series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 180

Sex Education from a health Journalist

Sophia Smith Galer is a multi-award-winning journalist, author and TikTok creator. She is a Senior News Reporter for VICE World News, a Visiting Fellow at Brown University. We speak about her book, losing it, sex education for the 21st century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 179

Witches Piss and Horses Skulls

How the discovery of a horses skull under a floorboard led to an insight into Irish music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 178

My mental health plan for a New Year

The pressure of a new year, and creating resolutions can bring up feelings of shame. I speak about how I address shame through self-compassion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 177

PJ Gallagher

PJ Gallagher is a comedian and broadcaster, and we had a gorgeous chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 20222 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 176

There's a housing protest in Dublin on the 26th of November

I chat with social policy lecturer Rory Hearne about the Raise The Roof housing protest and the movement towards change in Irelands housing climate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 271