Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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Bonus episode about impact of the atomic age on food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The History of Whales who wear dead salmon as hats
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My Mental Health Plan for the first days of April
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A short story about Love and Greyhounds
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A Psychosexual history of Digestive biscuits and their use as instruments of Physical Force Republicanism
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Venom, Bites, Snakes, Scorpions, Pain
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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.
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A meandering story which celebrates the practice of telling fibs and tall tales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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When I was 13 and my Da gave me the Sex talk
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Lamping Rabbits, tongues cut from a foxes mouth, battery acid melting shirts from shoulders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A short story about being an autistic child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Valentines cards come from the Pagan ritual of slapping bare arses with the hide of a skinned Dog
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The History of The English Working Class with Professor Carl Chinn
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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.
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The History of Supernatural Sex wardrobes and Spanking cults in Donegal
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The History of Bog Bodies and Botox
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I explore the connections between Robbie Williams hair wax, botox and bog bodies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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Speaking about evolution and medicine with a Professor of Genetics
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Professor Aoife Mclysaght is a geneticist. We chat about all things genetics and evolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A mental health plan for the New Year
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How to examine your emotions by first practicing on an orange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Humanistic Psychology in the myth of King Midas
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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.
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Pigs, Saints, Haircuts & Bicycles in Tulla Town
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The story of why I'm not getting a bicycle for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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I chat with legendary songwriter and musician Johnny Marr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys
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A podcast about why there's no podcast this week
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Speaking to an expert about climate and biodiversity collapse
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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.…
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I read a new short story from my book Topographia Hibernica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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Conspiracy Theories with Naomi Klein
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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.
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Speaking to Patrick McCabe about writing, failure and creativity
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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 acas…
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Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A look at Greek mythology through the lens of humility and emotional intelligence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes
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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.
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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.
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The Psychological impact of Poverty with Dr.Katriona O Sullivan
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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 …
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The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles
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The Mental Health of Adults who live with their Parents
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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.
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Mythology, Rewilding Forests and indigenous knowledge with Manchán Magan
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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.
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Barbie and Mattel as Millennial Pavlovian Conditioning
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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.
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Speaking to an expert about Biodiversity
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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.
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I almost interviewed Cillian Murphy on this weeks Podcast
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A ramble about art and the process of podcasting and writing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why birdshit is responsible for the world having a population of 8 billion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Satanic Ritual Murder, Charles Manson, Balloons and the FBI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A thorough meditation about Sparkling Water
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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.
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The Lost Irish Tradition Of Lifting Heavy Stones
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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.
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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.
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Psychotherapy and Nutrition with Kimberley Wilson
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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.
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A hot take about the folklore of prohibition. Update on napper tandy the cat . Speaking about self esteem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The History of Carrot Cake. Russell Crowe visited me in a dream. Mindfulness meditation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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