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The Blindboy Podcast

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Mental Health
Neoliberalism
Creativity
Ireland
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

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

Aperol Spritz, the sweat of a stressed Accountant and a Chimney Sweeps scrotum

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Hostile Architecture in Neoliberal society

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Merlin Sheldrake is a Mycologist and bestselling author researching fungi, mycorrhizal networks, ecology, and the interconnectedness of life

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Recent Guests

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
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

Host

Blindboy Boatclub
Host of The Blindboy Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42.6k 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
    Canada15 days 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • Intellectual and mad

    Soothing mind blowing rambling poetry revelationary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neeemer
    Australiaa month 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
    Canadaa month 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
    Australiaa month ago

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Some listeners note occasional political debates or controversial takes as a double-edged aspect.
Listeners praise the host's storytelling, wit, and openness to a wide range of topics.
Many find the show uniquely insightful, blending personal reflection with social critique.

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Spotify
#102
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#39
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#191
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#40
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#211
Canada/Comedy
Spotify
#49
Australia/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
The Revolutionary history of the English Working classes, with Professor Carl Chinn
Q: How did the 1832-1839 period influence later voting rights?
The period saw the middle class forming alliances with the working class but ultimately restricting suffrage to a narrow, property-based standard, which caused significant working-class anger and led to the creation of the People's Charter and mass petitioning, shaping the long arc toward universal suffrage.

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

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