Humanistic Psychology in the myth of King Midas
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.
Episodes
The Blindboy Podcast
Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy.
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Episodes
Pigs, Saints, Haircuts & Bicycles in Tulla Town
The story of why I'm not getting a bicycle for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Johnny Marr
I chat with legendary songwriter and musician Johnny Marr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys
The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A podcast about why there's no podcast this week
A podcast about why there's no podcast this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Padre Pio and Medieval Glass men
I answer yere questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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....
Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory
Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes
The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
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....
The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles
The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I almost interviewed Cillian Murphy on this weeks Podcast
A ramble about art and the process of podcasting and writing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Nine Inch Nialls
Satanic Ritual Murder, Charles Manson, Balloons and the FBI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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.