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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

The tumescent glans of Ronald McDonald

I dislodged a marble from the eye of a dalmation and this got me thinking about fast food as an ideological weapon of American foreign policy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 348

Donal Ryan

I chat with twice Booker nominated internationally acclaimed writer Donal Ryan about creativity and being a Metaller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 347

The Blood of a Mutated Grapefruit

Bonus episode about impact of the atomic age on food  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 346

Venom, Bites, Snakes, Scorpions, Pain

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, 20241 hr 41 minSeason 1Ep. 341

I.R.A Glass

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, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 340

When I was 13 and my Da gave me the Sex talk

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, 202457 minEp. 339

The Cat Piss Astronaut

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

Feb 21, 202442 minSeason 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, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 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, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 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, 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, 20231 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
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