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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

A mental health plan for the New Year

How to examine your emotions by first practicing on an orange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 331

I'll Give You Barcelona

I discuss themes of masculinity within the myth of Cú Chulainn, and I read my short story "I'll give you Barcelona" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 328

Johnny Marr

I chat with legendary songwriter and musician Johnny Marr  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 20232 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 327

Speaking to an expert about climate and biodiversity collapse

Professor Yvonne Buckley is the Professor of Zoology at Trinity College Dublin. She is Co-Chair of the All Island Climate and Biodiversity Research.We sat down for Science week 2023 to chat about biodiversity. Check out sfi.ie for info about science week 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 20231 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 324

The Pistils of the Dandelions

I read a new short story from my book Topographia Hibernica  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 323

The Return to Yurty Ahernes couch

I return to Yurty Aherne's couch. I also speak about the intertwining histories of Ireland and Palestine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 322

Conspiracy Theories with Naomi Klein

I chat with legendary author and activist Naomi Klein about conspiracy theories and what they say about the current state of our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 321

Speaking to Patrick McCabe about writing, failure and creativity

Patrick McCabe is a twice Booker prize nominated Irish novelist, known for 'The Butcher Boy' and 'Breakfast on Pluto', His unique style merges dark comedy and profound emotion, capturing the complexities of Irish rural life and personal identity in modern times. In this podcast we chat about writing, failure and creativity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 10, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 319

The Psychology of Greek Mythology

A look at Greek mythology through the lens of humility and emotional intelligence  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Greek Mythology and Simulation Theory

how my father driving to cork in his underpants lead me to view Greek creation Myths through simulation theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 215

The History of Bootcut Jeans

The historic roots of Irish Celtic Tiger Bootcut Jeans in the 14th century West African textile industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 214

The Psychological impact of Poverty with Dr.Katriona O Sullivan

Dr. Katriona O Sullivan is a psychologist whose work centers around the impact of poverty on a person's development. She works towards improving access to education for marginalized people. Her memoir "Poor" charts her journey as a child who grew up in extreme poverty to eventually studying in Trinity college Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 30, 20232 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 213

The Mental Health of Adults who live with their Parents

A recent study found that 65% of Irish adults aged 25 to 35 live with their parents. I explore the impact of that on emotional wellbeing and identity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 211

Mythology, Rewilding Forests and indigenous knowledge with Manchán Magan

Manchán Magan is a writer, documentary maker and folklorist. We speak about the relationship between Irish mythology and rewilding forests, as well as similarities between Irish Mythology and Aboriginal Australian Mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 20232 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 210

Barbie and Mattel as Millennial Pavlovian Conditioning

How the deregulation of children's advertising in the 1980s conditioned millennials to have a positive emotional response to Mattel toys which temporarily soothes the anxiety of not feeling like a real adult. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Speaking to an expert about Biodiversity

Collie Ennis is a research associate at the Department of Zoology at Trinity college. We speak about biodiversity, insects, building ponds and becoming active in helping local biodiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 20232 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 208

An in depth thesis about Birdshit

Why birdshit is responsible for the world having a population of 8 billion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 206

Nine Inch Nialls

Satanic Ritual Murder, Charles Manson, Balloons and the FBI  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 204

A thorough meditation about Sparkling Water

I investigate why 19th Irish immigrants to the America fetishised sparkling water and how it relates to early pagan traditions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 203

The Lost Irish Tradition Of Lifting Heavy Stones

David Keohan is using folklore to rediscover the lost Irish tradition of Stone Lifting. An ancient practice that incorporated tests of strength and training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 20232 hr 53 minEp. 202

The colonial history of Fish Fingers

An incident with Yorkshire Puddings in the frozen aisle leads me to unravel the colonial history at the heart of Fish Fingers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 201