I explore the connections between Robbie Williams hair wax, botox and bog bodies  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I read my short story, The Poitín Maker and discuss the connection between the Eifel tower, Paul Cezzane, Dr.Dre and Ernest Hemingway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Aoife Mclysaght is a geneticist. We chat about all things genetics and evolution  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to examine your emotions by first practicing on an orange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about the Greek Myth of King Midas through the lens of Humanistic Psychology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of why I'm not getting a bicycle for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I discuss themes of masculinity within the myth of Cú Chulainn, and I read my short story "I'll give you Barcelona" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat with legendary songwriter and musician Johnny Marr  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast about why there's no podcast this week  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I read a new short story from my book Topographia Hibernica  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I return to Yurty Aherne's couch. I also speak about the intertwining histories of Ireland and Palestine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat with legendary author and activist Naomi Klein about conspiracy theories and what they say about the current state of our world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I answer yere questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Greek mythology through the lens of humility and emotional intelligence  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

how my father driving to cork in his underpants lead me to view Greek creation Myths through simulation theory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The historic roots of Irish Celtic Tiger Bootcut Jeans in the 14th century West African textile industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A ramble about art and the process of podcasting and writing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why birdshit is responsible for the world having a population of 8 billion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Satanic Ritual Murder, Charles Manson, Balloons and the FBI  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I investigate why 19th Irish immigrants to the America fetishised sparkling water and how it relates to early pagan traditions  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Keohan is using folklore to rediscover the lost Irish tradition of Stone Lifting. An ancient practice that incorporated tests of strength and training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An incident with Yorkshire Puddings in the frozen aisle leads me to unravel the colonial history at the heart of Fish Fingers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist with a special focus on nutrition and whole body mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hot take about the folklore of prohibition. Update on napper tandy the cat . Speaking about self esteem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of Carrot Cake. Russell Crowe visited me in a dream. Mindfulness meditation  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Essay about the Inside of a Tennis Ball  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental Health podcast. Exploring the condition of adulthood using cognitive psychology and transactional analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An update on my cat Napper Tandy after the loss of her brother. Also, some instructions on How to write short fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Cat Silken Thomas has died. I reflect on his life and death via Pagan ritual, Jesus Christ, and Existential psychology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The role of Art in the Housing crisis  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An anticolonial argument which explores the connections between our emotional well-being, mythology and biodiversity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hot take about a James Joyce short short story via the Impressionist painters. And the post-lockdown mental health crisis   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can 5000-year-old abstract art and magic mushrooms tell us about St.Patricks Shamrock? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I contrast Irish mythology with Islamic Folklore from the same era  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A travel podcast about the importance of Assertiveness and listening to your inner voice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak with the writer Michael Harding about leaving the priesthood and becoming a Buddhist for 17 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.