The Blindboy Podcast
Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, an artist and author, this eclectic podcast features short fiction, interviews, and comedy. The show blends creative storytelling with humorous and insightful conversations, offering a unique perspective on various topics.
Episodes
A conversation on a subtropical Irish Island with Bird expert, Sean Ronayne
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
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
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
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
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
Hostile Architecture in Neoliberal society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
An episode about Autistic Masking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A deep dive into Effrey Jepstein
I deep dive into extreme evil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
English Myth and Folklore with Dr Martin Shaw
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
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 !
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A thesis on the Sycamore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In memory of Manchán Magan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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What my Uncle who sticks coins to his forehead can tell us about Artificial Intelligence and simulation theory
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
Winning awards and Autistic burnout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Mythology of Rain Smell on a hot day
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
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
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
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
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
my sincerest apologies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Science of Happiness with an expert Psychologist
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
I answer questions this week as I prepare for my tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeremy Corbyn
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
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
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
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
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
Fairy Forts, Anthrax, Dubai Chocolate bars and Segulls are all intimately connected Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the history of Onions can tell us about Trumps tariff war
Episode 400. What the history of Onions can tell us about Trumps tariff war Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rewilding for Biodiversity with Costa Georgiadis
Costa Georgiadis is a landcape architect, environmental educator and national treasure down in Australia. In Sydney, we chatted about rewilding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gut Brain Connection
I speak with professor Ted Dinan who is an expert on the relationship between food and mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Against Bigotry and Hatred
A look at anti irish sentiment and what it can tell us about now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The history of unsustainable meat
The history of unsustainable meat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why everything feels so Chaotic now
Why everything feels so Chaotic now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
