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The Blindboy Podcast

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

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

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Latest Episodes

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

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

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Searching for compassion within the terror of uncertainty

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Daisy Fancourt
Professor of Psychobiology and Epidemiology
University (Professor) and WHO Collaborating Center focusing on Arts and Health
Episode: A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health
Merlin Sheldrake
Mycologist, expert in mushrooms and fungi
University/Independent researcher (as discussed)
Episode: The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake
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

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Blindboy Boatclub
Host of the show, presenting personal reflections, stories, and interviews; known for a reflective, humorous, and socially conscious style.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42.8k ratings
  • Phenomenal Podcast

    I love the vibe and the info. Probably the best podcast out there. Thanks Blindboy, you’re amazing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariya Alex
    Canadaa month ago
  • Incredible.

    I’ve gone right back to the start and am currently up to spring 2019. It’s like a Greek tragedy knowing all of the horrible things that this poor innocent boy is about to live though…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matthewpeteroneill
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Intellectual and mad

    Soothing mind blowing rambling poetry revelationary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neeemer
    Australia2 months ago
  • Designing your own Briefs

    Loved the show but I thought you were referring to a graphic design project to design your own underwear 😂. Keep up the great work BB!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMacD60
    Canada2 months ago
  • Best Podcast Ever

    Blindboy is my weekly salve in this cold harsh world. I love how Blindboy connects the seeming unconnected. How he meanders through a story, the tasty titbits and useful facts I learn constantly. It’s the best 1-2 hours of my week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jemmagrace
    Australia2 months ago

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Fans highlight thoughtful conversations with diverse guests and the blend of humor with serious social critique.
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Many appreciate the host's vulnerability, honesty, and distinctive voice, describing it as a weekly “podcast hug.”

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A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health
Q: Tell us about the research you're doing on the impact of art on mental health.
Daisy describes how long-running, large-scale studies show arts engagement affects brain reward networks, reduces stress hormones like cortisol, can improve immune function, and even influence gene expression, supporting the idea that the arts have tangible health benefits.
The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake
Q: How do fungi challenge traditional scientific compartmentalization?
Fungi illustrate that life is a web of relationships, not isolated parts, urging a holistic view that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake
Q: Can you explain the wood-wide web in simple terms?
Trees are connected underground by fungal networks; these networks facilitate resource sharing and communication, though the exact biology is more complex than a simple cable analogy.
The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake
Q: What drove you to study fungi in the first place?
The fascination with how unseen organisms like fungi transform materials and enable complex ecological processes, from decomposition to nutrient exchange, sparked a lifelong curiosity.
The Revolutionary history of the English Working classes, with Professor Carl Chinn
Q: What role did Fergus O'Connor play in Chartism?
Fergus O'Connor emerged as a key leader, publishing the Northern Star and advocating for more militant strategies within Chartism, while simultaneously galvanizing a mass movement through strong oratory and organizing, though the movement eventually waned by the late 1840s.

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1. Daisy Fancourt
2. Merlin Sheldrake
3. Veronica O'Keane
4. Michael Keane
5. Collie Ennis
6. Martyn Ware
7. Seán Ronayne
8. Dr. Gabor Mate

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