The Blindboy Podcast

By Blindboyboatclub

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.

Episodes

A history of Irish Summer Salads and Taytos
200th episode. A critical look at Irish summer salads, and Tayto crisps in Irish Culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
60 min
Attachment Theory
Mental health podcast. How our earliest interactions with our parents can shape our adult friendships and relationships . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
80 min
Pineapple Folly
A history of Ireland through lens of the Pineapple. A Deep dive, hot take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
63 min
Does Irish music have North African origins?
Exploring the striking similarities between North African Berber singing and Irish Sean nós singing. Discussing an 1859 archaeological journal that claimed the Irish language was understood in North Africa. Revisiting Bob Quinns boiling controversial work on the subject Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55 min
UFOs, Artificial Intelligence and how to gain Self Acceptance
Part one. Roasting take about AI and UFOs. Part two. Measured and reasoned mental health chat about developing self-acceptance  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
90 min
Croatian Fathers
I speak about the process of how television is made. And I chat about grief and death. Dealing with the sadness of losing someone you love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
75 min
How to solve the Housing Crisis
I chat with Dr.Rory Hearne. An expert in the policy field of Housing. We speak about the housing crisis, the renting crisis, homelessness. Why we are in this situation and what options exist to solve the crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
106 min
Hieronymus Bosch
I chat about the painter Hieronymous Bosch, and how our modern vision of Hell is based on 12th century Cork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55 min
Sinéad O'Connor
I chat with singer and songwriter Sinéad O'Connor/ Shuhada’ Sadaqat about her new book "Rememberings" We speak about art, the creative process, and religion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
80 min
13 steps I use to manage anxiety
I've been struggling with worry and anxiety recently. I outline a simple 13 step approach that I use to cope, and manage my anxiety. Also, I talk about UFO's and the sitcom Cheers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
96 min
It'll Be Grand
A cultural history and analysis of the Irish phrase "It'll be grand" and how it relates to a Limerick man who robbed people on an ostrich in 1860s Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
61 min
Talking to a Neuroscientist about the Human Brain
Dr. Sabina Brennan is a neuroscientist, author, and podcast host. We chat about dementia, sleep hygiene, creativity, anxiety and depression, and how these things impact the human brain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
95 min
How buildings create music
How the shape of Notre Dame Cathedral changed western music via Pythagoras. How mountains slowed down heavy metal music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
72 min
A house built by ghosts and a car made of hash.
A house built by ghosts and a car made of hash. I answer yere questions by trying to think of the most interesting facts I know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
72 min
Stereo sound and 13th century painting
The emergence of stereo sound in 1950's music shares strange similarities with 13th Century painting. A hot take Art history and music epiosde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
77 min
Lobster Purple
The connection between Lobsters becoming fancy food and purple becoming the colour of Royalty in Ancient Greece. Hot Take Art/History episode about how society manufactures exclusivity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
69 min
The return of Emma Dabiri
I chat with academic and author Emma Dabiri about her new book "What white people can do next" From allyship to coalition. We speak about Racism, Anti Colonialism and Anti Capitalism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
76 min
On Becoming a Person
The Humanistic psychology of Carl Rogers, and how it helps us develop empathy for others and self-compassion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
57 min
Psychobiotics
Mental health and its relationship with the gut and food. I chat with UCC professors John Cryan and Ted Dinan about their world-leading research into psychobiotics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
87 min
Tinsel Pinochet
Developing Emotional Resilience. I speak about fear, anger, sadness, and hurt. Distinguishing avoidable pain from unavoidable pain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
80 min

The Blindboy Podcast

Episodes

A history of Irish Summer Salads and Taytos

Attachment Theory

Pineapple Folly

Does Irish music have North African origins?

UFOs, Artificial Intelligence and how to gain Self Acceptance

Croatian Fathers

How to solve the Housing Crisis

Hieronymus Bosch

Sinéad O'Connor

13 steps I use to manage anxiety

It'll Be Grand

Talking to a Neuroscientist about the Human Brain

How buildings create music

A house built by ghosts and a car made of hash.

Stereo sound and 13th century painting

Lobster Purple

The return of Emma Dabiri

On Becoming a Person

Psychobiotics

Tinsel Pinochet

Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe

ZM's Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley

The Joe Rogan Experience

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Hamish & Andy

Paid To Talk with Leigh Hart

The Hauraki Breakfast Podcast

Episodes

A history of Irish Summer Salads and Taytos

Attachment Theory

Pineapple Folly

Does Irish music have North African origins?

UFOs, Artificial Intelligence and how to gain Self Acceptance

Croatian Fathers

How to solve the Housing Crisis

Hieronymus Bosch

Sinéad O'Connor

13 steps I use to manage anxiety

It'll Be Grand

Talking to a Neuroscientist about the Human Brain

How buildings create music

A house built by ghosts and a car made of hash.

Stereo sound and 13th century painting

Lobster Purple

The return of Emma Dabiri

On Becoming a Person

Psychobiotics

Tinsel Pinochet

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