The historical relationship between food poisoning and anti Irish discrimination Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grayson Perry is a Turner Prize winning artist who works in ceramics and textile. We had a gas chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A phone call about an 800 year old corpse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The contribution that Irish monks made to the mechanics of writing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about Skellig Michael and Global conflict Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak with the actor Paddy Considine about creativity, dogs and being autistic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The aurora borealis and a herons legs cause me to think about the origin of life on Earth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I speak about autistic burnout and read a short story about religion and jackdaws Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory O Neil is a legendary drag performer, as Panti Bliss. We speak about drag as an art form Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I dislodged a marble from the eye of a dalmation and this got me thinking about fast food as an ideological weapon of American foreign policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat with twice Booker nominated internationally acclaimed writer Donal Ryan about creativity and being a Metaller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus episode about impact of the atomic age on food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of Whales who wear dead salmon as hats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Mental Health Plan for the first days of April Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short story about Love and Greyhounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Psychosexual history of Digestive biscuits and their use as instruments of Physical Force Republicanism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Michel Dugon and Dr JP Dunbar are experts in venomous creatures. Michel runs the Venom lab in the University of Galway, where he researches the effects of venom and its potential medical applications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A meandering story which celebrates the practice of telling fibs and tall tales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lamping Rabbits, tongues cut from a foxes mouth, battery acid melting shirts from shoulders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short story about being an autistic child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valentines cards come from the Pagan ritual of slapping bare arses with the hide of a skinned dog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Chinn is a historian who focuses on the history of Birmigham. We had a tremendous chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The History of Supernatural Sex wardobes and Spanking cults in Donegal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acas…

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 …

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.