Dr Michel Dugon and Dr JP Dunbar are experts in venomous creatures. Michel runs the Venom lab in the University of Galway, where he researches the effects of venom and its potential medical applications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 341
A meandering story which celebrates the practice of telling fibs and tall tales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 340
Lamping Rabbits, tongues cut from a foxes mouth, battery acid melting shirts from shoulders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2024•57 min•Ep. 339
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
Valentines cards come from the Pagan ritual of slapping bare arses with the hide of a skinned dog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 337
Carl Chinn is a historian who focuses on the history of Birmigham. We had a tremendous chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 336
The History of Supernatural Sex wardobes and Spanking cults in Donegal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 335
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
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
Professor Aoife Mclysaght is a geneticist. We chat about all things genetics and evolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 332
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 speak about the Greek Myth of King Midas through the lens of Humanistic Psychology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 330
The story of why I'm not getting a bicycle for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 329
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
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
The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 326
A podcast about why there's no podcast this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 325
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
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
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
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
I answer yere questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 320
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
Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 04, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 318
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
The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 216
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 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
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 History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 212