The Blindboy Podcast

What Bebo chain letters can tell us about Anglo Saxon Pagan tree worship and the role of snakes in the evolution of human anxiety Oct 20, 2026 1:11:22 This is a monologue which explores germanic mythology, Irish storytelling, artificial intelligence, Basilisks, snakes and fear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Importance of Supporting Striking Workers Oct 13, 2026 1:04:28 Irelands revolutionary history of boycotts and strikes. Reimagining the wren for Limerick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Art History. Surrealism, Absurdism and Postmodernism Oct 7, 2026 1:23:23 In this episode I deconsctruct a poor review of my play by explaining 20th century art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covert Japes Sep 29, 2026 1:07:47 An emergency short story, as I rush out the door to get to opening night of my play in the Abbey Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Ronson on Conspiracy, Masculinity and Writing Sep 22, 2026 1:46:23 I chat with Jon Ronson, who is a bestselling author, journalist, documentary maker and podcaster. A master of immersive nonfiction. His work has consistently been ahead of the curve, exploring extremism, conspiracy, public shaming and the culture wars long before they became mainstream concerns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts Sep 15, 2026 1:10:22 Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation on a subtropical Irish Island with Bird expert, Sean Ronayne Sep 8, 2026 1:50:37 I travel by boat to garnish Island in west cork, to chat about wildlife with Sean Ronanyne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cultural history of Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman Jokes Sep 1, 2026 1:06:28 A deep dive hot take into anti irish jokes, kerryman jokes and Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman Jokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reflections on the experience of being called a Prick by several thousand people on the internet Aug 26, 2026 1:07:23 Searching for compassion within the terror of uncertainty  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health Aug 19, 2026 1:39:19 Daisy Fancourt is a professor at UCL who studies how taking part in arts and creative activities affects our mental and physical health, stress, wellbeing and social connection. Her new book, Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health, explores the growing scientific evidence behind these effects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facts that I avoided telling my Barber during a recent Haircut Aug 11, 2026 1:06:12 Aperol Spritz, the sweat of a stressed Accountant and a Chimney Sweeps scrotum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hostile Architecture in Neoliberal society Aug 5, 2026 56:21 Hostile Architecture in Neoliberal society  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake Jul 28, 2026 1:36:33 Merlin Sheldrake is a Mycologist and bestselling author researching fungi, mycorrhizal networks, ecology, and the interconnectedness of life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to be Neurodivergent in the Workplace Jul 21, 2026 1:03:05 How to be Neurodivergent in the Workplace. Deal with eccentric behaviour and understand your rights and protections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish Government is in the pocket of Big Tech and Data Centres Jul 14, 2026 59:42 A critique of Irish Neoliberal policies via St Kevin of Glendalough . Data centres, water, and energy. Neoliberalism shifts responsibility from govermemnt to individuals, encouraging competition, infighting, hoarding, selfishness, weakening solidarity, and rewarding self interest over collective action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Revolutionary history of the English Working classes, with Professor Carl Chinn Jul 7, 2026 1:45:11 Professor Carl Chinn is a British social historian whose research explores the history, communities and everyday lives of England's working class. He has become a friend and I adore the chats with him Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The history of smoking banana peels and the Anarchists Cookbook Jul 1, 2026 1:22:43 Ancient persian air conditioning, smoking banana peels and the Anarchist cookbook. Emotionally intelligent learning within a social contect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Live tour of a Berlin Art Gallery. Exploring Modernism, German Expressionism, Fascism and Muesli, while wearing swimming shorts and hiking boots Jun 23, 2026 1:06:05 This week I'm in Berlin, walking through the Neue Nationalgalerie. A tour of German expressionist paintings and 20th century history This week I'm in Berlin, walking through the Neue Nationalgalerie. A tour of German expressionist paintings and 20th century history. Thumbnail image is Potsdamer Platz by Ludwig Kirchner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why internashional fashists are so interested in Ireland Jun 17, 2026 1:19:10 A meandering mentally ill thesis on current online infrastructure  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indigenous knowledge systems and Irish Mythology with Tyson Yunkaporta Jun 10, 2026 1:26:31 Tyson Yunkaporta is an Academic is an Author and Aboriginal indigenous thinker. His revolutionary book Sand Talk deals with indigenous systems of knowledge and how they can be applied to the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are better than no one else, and no one is better than You. Because Human Beings are too complex to evaluate against each other Jun 3, 2026 1:31:34 Ai psychosis and medieval glass. Howvto build self esteem  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fart Lamps of Sheffield are vestigal totems of anti Irish discrimination May 27, 2026 1:14:52 A history of sanitation and sewers during the industrial revolution  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking to a Psychiatrist who was arrested on a flotilla while delivering humanitarian aid during a Jen O Cyde May 20, 2026 1:14:17 Dr Veronica O’Keane is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin. Her work focuses on psychiatry, neuroscience, and the relationship between brain function and mental illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to cope with the unavoidable suffering of Being Alive May 13, 2026 1:02:33 A thesis on parsing avoidable and unavoidable pain in service of finding meaning in the present moment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a Mental Health episode about being Autistic. If you are not Autistic, you might not like it and should listen to Diary of a CEO instead May 6, 2026 1:03:36 An exciting new non pathologising paper has been published into autistic flow states. I discuss this  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Neuroscientist explains what Doomscrolling is doing to your brain Apr 29, 2026 1:43:30 Dr. Michael Keane is a medical doctor and psychologist who holds a PHD in behavioural Neuroscience. We chat about creativity, trauma and social media use  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate action for Spring with Collie Ennis Apr 22, 2026 1:47:49 I chat with Trinity College biodiversity officer Collie Ennis about rewilding, building ponds and biodiversity  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you anything to say about the Fuel protests Blindboy? Or are you a Government shill who is worried about losing his next Late Late show appearance? Apr 15, 2026 1:08:55 An interrogation of Neoliberal structures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Towards a thesis on the disproportionately gigantic penis of the Shrew Apr 8, 2026 1:06:38 I can't really explain what this is about, you'll just have to listen  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A history of the synthesiser in pop music with Martyn Ware Mar 31, 2026 1:34:34 Martyn Ware is a founding member of The Human League and Heaven 17. He and other acts from Sheffield pioneered British electronic music in the 70s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meditations on the Analog Synthesiser from the Cuck Chair of a Carlow Hotel Mar 25, 2026 1:15:58 A history of analog synths and mass produced hotel art and how they intersect with inteligence agency espionage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial Intelligence is Disgusting and it will never replace Artists Mar 18, 2026 1:22:58 Artificial Intelligence is Disgusting and it will never replace Artists  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History and Social Influence of the Potato Mar 11, 2026 1:12:46 The History and Social Influence of the Potato  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Urgent reflection on Starlings with Seán Ronayne who is an Autistic Bird Expert Mar 4, 2026 2:05:15 An urgent reflection on the behaviour of Starlings with Seán Ronayne who is an Autistic Bird Expert  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Gabor Mate Feb 25, 2026 55:11 Gabor Mate is a Hungarian born Canadian physician and author known for popular books linking trauma and stress to addiction and chronic illness. We chat about intergenerational trauma, capitalism and breathing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've a ferocious dose of chickenpox and look like a type of sandwich meat Feb 18, 2026 1:29:54 I've a ferocious dose of chickenpox and look like a type of sandwich meat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Butter Melting Down The Neck Of A Warm Horse Feb 11, 2026 1:35:48 An episode about Autistic Masking  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into Effrey Jepstein Feb 4, 2026 1:35:48 I deep dive into extreme evil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

English Myth and Folklore with Dr Martin Shaw Jan 28, 2026 1:35:48 Martin Shaw is a writer, mythographer and Christian thinker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I listened to the rain and it told me a story about Margaret Thatcher Jan 21, 2026 1:20:22 The beauty of the water cycle and the violence of it's privatisation under neoliberal policies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

62 minutes of me talking about the word Gantry, enjoy ! Jan 14, 2026 1:02:07 Psychogeography, Derive, Alienation, meaning  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I dont even know what this episode is about, but I enjoyed making it and I invite you to trust my process Jan 7, 2026 1:33:46 30 years of the internet, Irish rebel songs, gangsta rap  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Theres a seven foot painting of me in a bar in China and I don't know why it's there Dec 31, 2025 1:12:13 Theres a seven foot painting of me in a bar in China and I don't know why it's there  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories to listen to with your family or on a Christmas walk Dec 24, 2025 1:54:01 A relaxing, extra long podcast full of reflections and stories. I speak about the winter solstice, I read The Sniper by Liam O Flaherty and my own story The Pistills of the Dandelions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Mental Health plan for Christmas Dec 17, 2025 1:01:53 A diatribe on the emotion of shame as it presents during the festive period Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The medieval origins of 2fm Radio DJ voice Dec 10, 2025 1:12:32 A thesis on the human voice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rivetting chat about art and writing with Patrick Freyne Dec 3, 2025 1:45:29 I chat with the hilarious and kind Patrick Freyne, who is an author,musician and journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reflections on winning the Grierson documentary award Nov 26, 2025 49:48 Last week I won the best prestenter award at the Griersons, I reflect on not allowing external praise to define my self worth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How I found a bag of Heroin on the ground because I thought it was a dead Bird Nov 19, 2025 1:15:11 A mental health podcast about how clothes are a form of music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I cant describe what this one is about, you'll just have to trust my process and listen to it please Nov 12, 2025 1:19:57 Spanish coffee, the history of suits, dog pulled trousers, persian desserts, fairy fog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking with a professor about the evolution of plants, terraforming planets and extinction events Nov 5, 2025 1:34:51 Professor Jennifer Mc Elwain joined me for a chat about Paleobotany ahead of Science week 2025  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zen and the Art of repairing the Testicle Bicycle Oct 29, 2025 1:17:54 The connection between bicycles, snails and the housing crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've recorded a podcast every week for the past eight years and I'm taking one week off Oct 21, 2025 42:04 Eight year anniversary episode  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pleasuring myself about sycamore trees above the top of Croagh Patrick Oct 15, 2025 1:25:00 A thesis on the Sycamore  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In memory of Manchán Magan Oct 8, 2025 1:43:13 Manchán Magan was an author and thinker, who was a friend and frequent guest on this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What pulling our pants around our ankles can tell us about structuralist theory and oral storytelling Sep 30, 2025 1:09:07 A chance encounter with a childhood friend and his nickname leads me to ponder the nature of oral storyteling and Irish mythology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine Connoly Sep 23, 2025 1:44:06 A chat with Catherine Connoly, an indepedent politician who would like to become President of Ireland  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Manky American Christian Fascists Sep 17, 2025 1:41:37 The explicit relationship between the American Christian right and the rise of Neoliberal economics  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Provisional IRA Edwardian Minotaur Sex Porn Sep 10, 2025 1:16:23 A trip to an IRA ambush site leads to musings about am erotic minotaur book and fascism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Woman whose name was Horse Sep 3, 2025 54:03 A phonecall episode about accepting the sufferinng of existence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Old Testament and Simulation Theory Aug 27, 2025 1:26:35 The Old Testament and Simulation Theory  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is another podcast about the behaviour of Starlings, but I had to make it because this is very important to me Aug 20, 2025 1:18:38 This is another podcast about the behaviour of Starlings, but I had to make it because this is very important to me  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking to a professional storyteller about Shakespeare Aug 12, 2025 1:47:32 Debs Newbold is an award winning theatre maker who reinterprets the works of Shakespeare through storytelling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Irish tradition of burning down colonial English houses Aug 6, 2025 57:36 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What my Uncle who sticks coins to his forehead can tell us about Artificial Intelligence and simulation theory Jul 29, 2025 1:06:03 What my Uncle who sticks coins to his forehead can tell us about artificial intelligence and simulation theory . An exploration of the work of John Scotus Eriugena Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gargle on the Garibaldi Barbell you scandalous Anthonys Jul 23, 2025 1:06:48 Winning awards and Autistic burnout.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mythology of Rain Smell on a hot day Jul 15, 2025 1:05:16 An in depth look at petrichor and mid summer rain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Closing Reflections on The Seagull Thesis Jul 8, 2025 1:15:44 A minute by minute critical analysis of the emotions I felt following a false accusation of not flushing a toilet after defecation  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haunt me with the Ghost of a Tree Jul 2, 2025 1:06:48 A 15th century saint who would dream about christ penetrating her heart. A 380 million year old extinction event where the plants couldn't decompose when they died  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frankie Boyle Jun 24, 2025 1:31:27 I chat with the legendary author and comedian Frankie Boyle in his hometown of Glasgow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nazi Yoghurt Folklore Jun 18, 2025 1:31:51 A hot take about the healing soil on a priests grave and probiotic yoghurt in an 11th century vision poem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks podcast will be a day late Jun 18, 2025 7:50 my sincerest apologies  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Science of Happiness with an expert Psychologist Jun 10, 2025 1:55:47 Professor Bruce Hood is an experimental psychologist and philosopher , we chat about the science of happiness. I also speak about Autistic burnout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Words for Artists Jun 3, 2025 1:08:37 I answer questions this week as I prepare for my tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Corbyn May 28, 2025 1:15:09 I speak with independent socialist politician Jeremy Corbyn about compassionate politics  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I thought I heard the Banshee but it was a Fox with a cough May 21, 2025 59:00 The historical relationship between Banshees and the tradition of Keening  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to speak to men who have an unhelpful view of Masculinity May 13, 2025 1:10:38 How to speak to men who have an unhelpful view of Masculinity  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boundaries between Protest and Art May 7, 2025 55:06 The boundaries between Protest and Art  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 19th century volcanic eruption resulted in people training Falcons to have sex with their heads Apr 29, 2025 56:27 How a 19th century volcanic eruption caused people to train Falcons to have sex with their heads 150 years later  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fairy Forts, Anthrax, Dubai Chocolate bars and Seagulls are all intimately connected and flow as one in the cognitive ether Apr 22, 2025 1:25:25 Fairy Forts, Anthrax, Dubai Chocolate bars and Segulls are all intimately connected  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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