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The Blindboy Podcast

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Comedy
Society & Culture
Philosophy
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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

The Cat Piss Astronaut

A short story about being an autistic child  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 338

The History of Bog Bodies and Botox

I explore the connections between Robbie Williams hair wax, botox and bog bodies  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 334

The Poitín Maker

I read my short story, The Poitín Maker and discuss the connection between the Eifel tower, Paul Cezzane, Dr.Dre and Ernest Hemingway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 333

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, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 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, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 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, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Season 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, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 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, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 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, 2023•53 min•Season 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, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 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, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 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, 2023•58 min•Season 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, 2023•57 min•Season 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, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 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, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Season 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, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 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, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Season 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, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 209