The Blindboy Podcast

by Blindboyboatclub

NewWhat Bebo chain letters can tell us about Anglo Saxon Pagan tree worship and the role of snakes in the evolution of human anxietyOctober 21, 2026 · 1 h 11 min

Episodes: 479
Released: weekly
Latest episode: Oct 21, 2026

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Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy.

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Episodes 479

What Bebo chain letters can tell us about Anglo Saxon Pagan tree worship and the role of snakes in the evolution of human anxiety
October 21, 20261 h 11 minSeason 1 · Episode 479
This is a monologue which explores germanic mythology, Irish storytelling, artificial intelligence, Basilisks, snakes and fear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Importance of Supporting Striking Workers
October 14, 20261 h 4 minSeason 1 · Episode 478
Irelands revolutionary history of boycotts and strikes. Reimagining the wren for Limerick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Art History. Surrealism, Absurdism and Postmodernism
October 7, 20261 h 23 minSeason 1 · Episode 477
In this episode I deconsctruct a poor review of my play by explaining 20th century art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Covert Japes
September 30, 20261 h 8 minSeason 1 · Episode 476
An emergency short story, as I rush out the door to get to opening night of my play in the Abbey Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon Ronson on Conspiracy, Masculinity and Writing
September 23, 20261 h 46 minSeason 1 · Episode 475
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 …
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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.
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Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts
September 16, 20261 h 10 minEpisode 474
Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A conversation on a subtropical Irish Island with Bird expert, Sean Ronayne
September 8, 20261 h 51 minSeason 1 · Episode 473
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
September 2, 20261 h 6 minSeason 1 · Episode 472
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
August 26, 20261 h 7 minSeason 1 · Episode 471
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
August 19, 20261 h 39 minSeason 1 · Episode 470
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 …
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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.
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Facts that I avoided telling my Barber during a recent Haircut
August 12, 20261 h 6 minSeason 1 · Episode 469
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
August 5, 202656 minSeason 1 · Episode 468
Hostile Architecture in Neoliberal society Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake
July 29, 20261 h 37 minSeason 1 · Episode 467
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
July 22, 20261 h 3 minSeason 1 · Episode 466
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
July 15, 202660 minSeason 1 · Episode 465
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 …
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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.
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The Revolutionary history of the English Working classes, with Professor Carl Chinn
July 8, 20261 h 45 minSeason 1 · Episode 464
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 …
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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
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The history of smoking banana peels and the Anarchists Cookbook
July 1, 20261 h 23 minSeason 1 · Episode 463
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
June 24, 20261 h 6 minSeason 1 · Episode 462
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 …
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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
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Why internashional fashists are so interested in Ireland
June 17, 20261 h 19 minSeason 1 · Episode 461
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
June 10, 20261 h 27 minSeason 1 · Episode 460
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 …
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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
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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
June 3, 20261 h 32 minSeason 1 · Episode 459
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
May 27, 20261 h 15 minSeason 1 · Episode 458
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
May 20, 20261 h 14 minSeason 1 · Episode 457
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 …
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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.
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How to cope with the unavoidable suffering of Being Alive
May 13, 20261 h 3 minSeason 1 · Episode 456
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
May 6, 20261 h 4 minSeason 1 · Episode 455
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
April 29, 20261 h 44 minSeason 1 · Episode 454
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
April 22, 20261 h 48 minSeason 1 · Episode 453
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?
April 15, 20261 h 9 minSeason 1 · Episode 452
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
April 8, 20261 h 7 minSeason 1 · Episode 451
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
April 1, 20261 h 35 minEpisode 450
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.