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The Blindboy Podcast

Blindboyboatclub
Mental Health
Neoliberalism
Creativity
Biodiversity
Ireland
Irish Folklore
Folklore
Limerick City
Storytelling
Irish Mythology
Mindfulness
Limerick
Climate Change
Neurodiversity
Social Media
Cultural Heritage
Art
Nature
Neurodivergence
Donald Trump

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

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Recent Guests

Veronica O'Keane
Retired psychiatrist, emeritus from Trinity College; activist for social justice
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Speaking to a Psychiatrist who was arrested on a flotilla while delivering humanitarian aid during a Jen O Cyde
Michael Keane
Medical doctor and neuroscientist with a PhD in neuroscience; conducts EEG brain scans
Dr Michael Keane, Neuroscience
Episode: A Neuroscientist explains what Doomscrolling is doing to your brain
Collie Ennis
Chief Biodiversity Officer, Trinity College Dublin; science communicator and citizen scientist
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Climate action for Spring with Collie Ennis
Martyn Ware
Founding member of The Human League and Heaven 17, pioneer of synth use in pop music
The Human League / Heaven 17
Episode: A history of the synthesiser in pop music with Martyn Ware
Seán Ronayne
Ornithologist, bird sound recordist, educator and author
Irish Wildlife Sounds / irishwildlifesounds.com
Episode: An Urgent reflection on Starlings with Seán Ronayne who is an Autistic Bird Expert
Dr. Gabor Mate
Former medical doctor and trauma expert
Author and speaker
Episode: Dr. Gabor Mate
Dr. Martin Shaw
A writer and academic specializing in mythology, folklore, and storytelling.
Episode: English Myth and Folklore with Dr Martin Shaw
Patrick Freyne
A journalist and writer for the Irish Times, known for his humorous essays and memoir.
Irish Times
Episode: A rivetting chat about art and writing with Patrick Freyne
Professor Jennifer McElwain
Paleobotanist and world-renowned expert in paleobotany.
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Speaking with a professor about the evolution of plants, terraforming planets and extinction events

Host

Blindboy Boatclub
Host of The Blindboy Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42.2k ratings
  • Magical!

    When this show ends i will be done with podcasts forever- no one can replace this genius…also the Limerick accent is a delight to the ears 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Franky-frankly
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Addictive!

    Just found after Adam Buxton mentioned this and I’m already obsessed and recommending to everyone. His voice is mesmeric and I particularly enjoyed the one about flow state which is helping understand an autistic student in my class. Thank you for sharing your experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cwyke
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Get a Podcast Hug Every Week

    I have ADHD and still somehow manage to pay attention to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thanksbutnothankss
    Australia24 days ago
  • Great podcast

    Hey blindboy. After 88 days of internet blackout, I’m really happy to be able to listen to your podcast again. I’ve missed you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rana •.•
    United Statesa month ago
  • Podcast description

    Apple describe these Podcasts genre as "Comedy" Clearly they are so much more this and wondering if additional description is possible ? Butt .. how the hell do you describe Blindboy podcasts in few words / genres ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dwarrd
    Australiaa month ago

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A Neuroscientist explains what Doomscrolling is doing to your brain
Q: Is there any study into the impacts of social media on our brains?
Yes, we discuss how doomscrolling and social media use involve intermittent reinforcement that disrupts reward pathways, increases stress, and shifts balance away from conscious planning toward automatic responses, with some evidence pointing to changes in attention and mood over time.
Dr. Gabor Mate
Q: How do we manage stress within that prison?
It's very difficult... In a society where unions had power to protect their workers, that's a very different story.
Dr. Gabor Mate
Q: What does it mean to you, the diagnosis?
It's a new word that describes how I've been my whole life.
Speaking with a professor about the evolution of plants, terraforming planets and extinction events
Q: Is it fair to call that terraforming?
Yes, because it's a transformation of the earth.
Pleasuring myself about sycamore trees above the top of Croagh Patrick
Q: What's the strangest experience that you've had with the podcast?
The concept of fame is strange; I can sell out large venues like the Palais Theatre in Melbourne, while being relatively unknown, which highlights the shift from a monoculture to polyculture in media.

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What is The Blindboy Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show blends intimate storytelling with expert interviews to explore mind, culture, technology, and society through a distinctly Irish lens. Episodes commonly mix personal narrative, neuroscience and psychology, music history, environmental and biodiversity topics, and political commentary, often weaving in humor and philosophical reflections. A standout is the willingness to tackle heavy subjects—trauma, doomscrolling, social justice, and macro societal shifts—while maintaining a meandering, mosaic style that rewards curiosity. Listeners can expect thoughtful, long-form conversations with guests ranging from neuroscientists and psychiatrists to musicians, scientists, and journalists, all anchored by a fiercely independent host who leans... more

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1. Veronica O'Keane
2. Michael Keane
3. Collie Ennis
4. Martyn Ware
5. Seán Ronayne
6. Dr. Gabor Mate
7. Dr. Martin Shaw
8. Patrick Freyne

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