Blow-Ins

Wooden sticks, derogatory slurs, rice field field town 田野町, and beef with CMAT. We discuss the divide between urban (Dublin) and rural Ireland. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, it's not a road safety slogan for children. It's about making connections in Dublin on a bank holiday weekend. (Kara picked the transition song...) Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Under pressure to record a story, Craig turns to a mysterious book about Valentia Island. Stolen slate, fossilised footprints, research stations, and exaggerated Scottish accents… it’s basically Lost , but with worse weather. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kara shares the story of how she nearly died in Ireland. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how we came to own the only known copy of The Beach Comber (1905) by Irish artist Jack B. Yeats. Rejected title: Repressed 30-something Glaswegian man discovers art. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we venture out on another hero's journey, but make sure to bring a pen and paper this time. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Romantic Ireland might be dead and gone, but there's always a bit of butter in the bog. Rejected title: I hear you're a racist now, Ireland? Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens if you cut your nails on a Sunday? Bad things, according to Irish folklore. Trim with caution. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s poetry in a pint of plain. We test that theory with two of our own, and unveil a new podcast pitch: Too generic for locals. Too specific for foreigners. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A routine appointment opens the door to freckles, feminism, and the fierce magic inside Irish women. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the knackered state of Irish housing with the help of rebel songs and Teletubbies. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about James Joyce's The Dead, but don’t worry... it’s mostly about being alive. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sure, aren't we all a little bit green on the inside for Paddy's Day? Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A morning bagel leads to a warm encounter with a charity runner, sparking reflections on the literal and metaphorical paths we take in life. Johnnie's fundraiser: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GoJohnnieGoGoGo Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are the only Irish content you'll ever need. Consume us. We're double-bagging tea with a Japanese jingle to celebrate the spring. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need anything from the shop? I’m just getting the milk and bread, but I might see what light the darkest corners catch. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uno, dos, tres, catorce! They were cool, you’re not, and redemption is on the way. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah! Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when an island at the edge of the world keeps eluding you? Obsess, wait, or surrender to the sea? No, you write a story. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do a sausage, a seagull, and a chargrilled cabbage have to do with Sally Rooney's Normal People? I'm not sure, but maybe you could tell me? Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We escape Dublin and head west to Kerry, where an unplanned stop on a foggy road leads to a serendipitous encounter that sparks a discussion about the Irish knack for connecting people around the world. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejected titles include 'Frederick Douglass and the Antisemitic Fish Supper' and 'Daniel O’Connell and the Battered Sausage of Solidarity' Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We turn the lens inward to explore one of Ireland’s growing points of friction: immigration. From the shared experiences of newcomers to the rise of far-right rhetoric, we examine Ireland's evolving identity, its welcoming spirit, and the challenges that come with change, all whilst trying to avoid the angry comments section. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories...

Why is it so hard to get directions from an Irish person? We take a journey through language, stopping by a Mo Chara or two, exploring the quirks of Hiberno-English, and discovering why a good story always beats a straight answer. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step inside and sit yourself down as we explore the welcoming corners of Dublin’s pubs. Starting at the historic Stag’s Head, we follow a path through friendship, solitude, and eventual loss, reflecting on the pub’s unique role in Irish life and the unforgettable souls who leave a lasting impression. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail...

Do you want to know the location of the real St. Patrick’s Well? Join us for a walk through The Liberties, the historic heart of Dublin, as we uncover its stories and the people who shaped them. Follow us on Instagram or Bluesky for wee extra bits. Share your stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.