The Blindboy Podcast

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1. What Bebo chain letters can tell us about Anglo Saxon Pagan tree worship and the role of snakes in the evolution of human anxiety

   21 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 11 min

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   This is a monologue which explores germanic mythology, Irish storytelling, artificial intelligence, Basilisks, snakes and fear Lees meer

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2. The Importance of Supporting Striking Workers

   14 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 4 min

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   Irelands revolutionary history of boycotts and strikes. Reimagining the wren for Limerick Lees meer

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3. Art History. Surrealism, Absurdism and Postmodernism

   7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 23 min

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   In this episode I deconsctruct a poor review of my play by explaining 20th century art Lees meer

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4. Covert Japes

   30 september 2026 · 1 uur 8 min

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   An emergency short story, as I rush out the door to get to opening night of my play in the Abbey Theatre Lees meer

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5. Jon Ronson on Conspiracy, Masculinity and Writing

   23 september 2026 · 1 uur 46 min

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   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. Lees meer

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6. Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts

   16 september 2026 · 1 uur 10 min

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   Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts Lees meer

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7. A conversation on a subtropical Irish Island with Bird expert, Sean Ronayne

   8 september 2026 · 1 uur 51 min

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   I travel by boat to garnish Island in west cork, to chat about wildlife with Sean Ronanyne Lees meer

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8. A cultural history of Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman Jokes

   2 september 2026 · 1 uur 6 min

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   A deep dive hot take into anti irish jokes, kerryman jokes and Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman Jokes Lees meer

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9. Reflections on the experience of being called a Prick by several thousand people on the internet

   26 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 7 min

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   Searching for compassion within the terror of uncertainty Lees meer

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10. A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health

    19 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 39 min

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    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. Lees meer

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