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Humanistic Psychology in the myth of King Midas
27 december 2023 · 58 min
I speak about the Greek Myth of King Midas through the lens of Humanistic Psychology Lees meer
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Pigs, Saints, Haircuts & Bicycles in Tulla Town
20 december 2023 · 53 min
The story of why I'm not getting a bicycle for Christmas Lees meer
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I'll Give You Barcelona
13 december 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
I discuss themes of masculinity within the myth of Cú Chulainn, and I read my short story "I'll give you Barcelona" Lees meer
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Johnny Marr
6 december 2023 · 1 uur 48 min
I chat with legendary songwriter and musician Johnny Marr Lees meer
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The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys
29 november 2023 · 50 min
The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys Lees meer
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A podcast about why there's no podcast this week
22 november 2023 · 51 min
A podcast about why there's no podcast this week Lees meer
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Speaking to an expert about climate and biodiversity collapse
15 november 2023 · 1 uur 22 min
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 Lees meer
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The Pistils of the Dandelions
8 november 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
I read a new short story from my book Topographia Hibernica Lees meer
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The Return to Yurty Ahernes couch
1 november 2023 · 53 min
I return to Yurty Aherne's couch. I also speak about the intertwining histories of Ireland and Palestine Lees meer
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Conspiracy Theories with Naomi Klein
24 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
I chat with legendary author and activist Naomi Klein about conspiracy theories and what they say about the current state of our world. Lees meer
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Padre Pio and Medieval Glass men
18 oktober 2023 · 27 min
I answer yere questions Lees meer
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Speaking to Patrick McCabe about writing, failure and creativity
11 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
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 Lees meer
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Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory
4 oktober 2023 · 53 min
Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory Lees meer
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The Psychology of Greek Mythology
27 september 2023 · 58 min
A look at Greek mythology through the lens of humility and emotional intelligence Lees meer
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The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes
20 september 2023 · 54 min
The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes Lees meer
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Greek Mythology and Simulation Theory
13 september 2023 · 57 min
how my father driving to cork in his underpants lead me to view Greek creation Myths through simulation theory Lees meer
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The History of Bootcut Jeans
6 september 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
The historic roots of Irish Celtic Tiger Bootcut Jeans in the 14th century West African textile industry Lees meer
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The Psychological impact of Poverty with Dr.Katriona O Sullivan
30 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 42 min
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 Lees meer
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The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles
23 augustus 2023 · 57 min
The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles Lees meer
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The Mental Health of Adults who live with their Parents
16 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 13 min
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 Lees meer
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Mythology, Rewilding Forests and indigenous knowledge with Manchán Magan
9 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 37 min
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 Lees meer
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Barbie and Mattel as Millennial Pavlovian Conditioning
2 augustus 2023 · 54 min
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. Lees meer
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Speaking to an expert about Biodiversity
26 juli 2023 · 2 uur 5 min
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 Lees meer
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I almost interviewed Cillian Murphy on this weeks Podcast
19 juli 2023 · 59 min
A ramble about art and the process of podcasting and writing Lees meer
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An in depth thesis about Birdshit
12 juli 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
Why birdshit is responsible for the world having a population of 8 billion Lees meer
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Nine Inch Nialls
5 juli 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
Satanic Ritual Murder, Charles Manson, Balloons and the FBI Lees meer
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A thorough meditation about Sparkling Water
28 juni 2023 · 57 min
I investigate why 19th Irish immigrants to the America fetishised sparkling water and how it relates to early pagan traditions Lees meer
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The Lost Irish Tradition Of Lifting Heavy Stones
21 juni 2023 · 1 uur 53 min
David Keohan is using folklore to rediscover the lost Irish tradition of Stone Lifting. An ancient practice that incorporated tests of strength and training Lees meer
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The colonial history of Fish Fingers
14 juni 2023 · 56 min
An incident with Yorkshire Puddings in the frozen aisle leads me to unravel the colonial history at the heart of Fish Fingers Lees meer
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Psychotherapy and Nutrition with Kimberley Wilson
7 juni 2023 · 1 uur 31 min
Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist with a special focus on nutrition and whole body mental health Lees meer
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The Folklore of Prohibition
31 mei 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
A hot take about the folklore of prohibition. Update on napper tandy the cat . Speaking about self esteem Lees meer
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The History of Carrot Cake
24 mei 2023 · 1 uur 5 min
The History of Carrot Cake. Russell Crowe visited me in a dream. Mindfulness meditation Lees meer
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An Essay about the inside of a Tennis Ball
17 mei 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
An Essay about the Inside of a Tennis Ball Lees meer
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The Psychology of being an Adult
9 mei 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
Mental Health podcast. Exploring the condition of adulthood using cognitive psychology and transactional analysis Lees meer
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Devin Townsend
3 mei 2023 · 1 uur 42 min
Devin Townsend is an artist who works in the genre of Heavy Metal. He has been active since the 1980s. Playing with Steve Vai, forming Strapping Young Lad and the Devin Townsend project. He explores comedy, mental health, ambient and even opera to create highly experimental music. His contribution changed the sound of Metal. Lees meer
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Speaking to a Psychologist about Drug laws in Ireland
26 april 2023 · 1 uur 58 min
Part 1. I speak about about my NY Times interview and why I wear a bag on my head. Part 2 I chat with Dr. Sharon Lambert about the Citizens assembly on Drugs where Sharon was an invited participant. Drugs legislation in Ireland and what needs to change in guidance with safety and evidence Lees meer
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Why I'm buying Lions Urine on the internet
19 april 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
An update on my cat Napper Tandy after the loss of her brother. Also, some instructions on How to write short fiction. Lees meer
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The Passion of Silken Thomas
12 april 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
My Cat Silken Thomas has died. I reflect on his life and death via Pagan ritual, Jesus Christ, and Existential psychology Lees meer
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The role of Art in the Housing crisis
5 april 2023 · 1 uur 28 min
The role of Art in the Housing crisis Lees meer
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Mental Health, Biodiversity and Mythology
29 maart 2023 · 1 uur
An anticolonial argument which explores the connections between our emotional well-being, mythology and biodiversity Lees meer
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How James Joyce invented Cinema
22 maart 2023 · 1 uur
A hot take about a James Joyce short short story via the Impressionist painters. And the post-lockdown mental health crisis Lees meer
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The Story of Saint Patrick
15 maart 2023 · 58 min
What can 5000-year-old abstract art and magic mushrooms tell us about St.Patricks Shamrock? Lees meer
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The Hashish Eater of Booly
8 maart 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
I contrast Irish mythology with Islamic Folklore from the same era Lees meer
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Are you really John Wayne ?
1 maart 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
A travel podcast about the importance of Assertiveness and listening to your inner voice Lees meer
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Michael Harding
22 februari 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
I speak with the writer Michael Harding about leaving the priesthood and becoming a Buddhist for 17 years Lees meer
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The Devils Bedframe
15 februari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
I answer listener questions Lees meer
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Coalbrookdale by Night
8 februari 2023 · 56 min
I speak about growing old, accidentally dressing as Eminem and then finding a painting that depicts the beginning of global warming Lees meer
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Saint Brigid Solvent Abuse and Irish Mythology
1 februari 2023 · 52 min
I speak about the pagan goddess Brigid and the Christian Saint Brigid Lees meer
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Gutta Percha Overdrive
25 januari 2023 · 1 uur 10 min
How an extinct victorian plastic that came from trees fuelled the evils of British colonisation Lees meer
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The Last Of Us
20 januari 2023 · 30 min
An essay on the world and philosophy of The Last Of Us game, ahead of the TV series Lees meer
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