Sean Thomas Kane

Wednesday Blog by Seán Thomas Kane

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This podcast is a broadcasted version of Seán Kane's Wednesday Blog. Covering topics from history to natural history, astronomy, and language, the Wednesday Blog offers listeners a thoughtful reflection in the middle of each week.

Author

Sean Thomas Kane

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.sthosdkane.com

Latest episode

Oct 15, 2025

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Episodes

Natural History, Part 2 09.11.2022

Today, I want to share some thoughts with you about my research. Click here to support the Wednesday Blog : https://anchor.fm/sean-thomas-kane/support

Vote! 08.11.2022

I'm releasing my first ever Wednesday Blog Tuesday Special. Go vote! If you aren't sure if you're registered or where you need to go to vote, click here: https://vote.gov

Travel 02.11.2022

This week I want to talk about traveling, one of those things that I love doing.

Cultural Homogenization 26.10.2022

This week responding to a video by Canadian political YouTuber J.J. McCullough about cultural homogenization. For J.J. McCullough's original video, click here: https://youtu.be/XIe_yGQ8Gek

Allergies 19.10.2022

This week why it's stubborn of us to think of ourselves as separate from nature. Please consider supporting the Wednesday Blog by clicking here: https://anchor.fm/sean-thomas-kane/support . Thank you!

Genetic Engineering 12.10.2022

This week an ethical question that's been housed in the realm of science fiction for now. For more information on Audible's The Space Race click here: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Space-Race-Audiobook/B07SV4T7K7?qid=1665504393&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=Z63HD71M4B6AR3X2D038

Galileo, Galileo 05.10.2022

This week let's talk about one of the first great modern astronomers: Galileo Galilei. Click here to support The Wednesday Blog : https://anchor.fm/sean-thomas-kane/support

Suspending Disbelief 28.09.2022

This week, a bit about suspending disbelief when hearing a good story. To support The Wednesday Blog click here: https://anchor.fm/sean-thomas-kane/support

A Trek Among the Stars 21.09.2022

This week, I paid a visit to a life-sized recreation of the sets of the original Star Trek series. To learn more about the Star Trek : The Original Set Tour in Ticonderoga, NY click here: https://www.startrektour.com To hear the Star Trek: The Original Siblings podcast hosted by Alex and Sami Brisson click here: https://stosibspod.buzzsprout.com To support The Wednesday Blog click here: https://an...

How Irish Understands the World 14.09.2022

This week, why it's important to keep the Irish language alive. Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://anchor.fm/sean-thomas-kane/support

Physical Books or Electronic Books? 07.09.2022

This week, to start Season 2 off: some considerations I've had about whether to prefer electronic books or stick with the physical ones. The voice of Thomas Jefferson was provided by voice actor extraordinaire Michael Ashcraft. You can learn more about his work by visiting his website: https://soundslikeashcraft.com .

The Longest Commute, Part 3 31.08.2022

This week, the third and final part of the season finale, a tale of my longest commute to date.

The Longest Commute, Part 2 24.08.2022

This week, the second part of the season finale, a tale of my longest commute to date.

The Longest Commute, Part 1 17.08.2022

This week, the first part of the season finale, a tale of my longest commute to date.

School's Back! 10.08.2022

This week, the commencement of academic festivities for another nine months.

Summer School in Irish 03.08.2022

This week, I finally returned to Irish school this summer after a decade away. You can find out more about Gaelchultúr's online North American Irish classes here: https://www.gaelchultur.com/en/courses/irish-language-online-cursai-usa-2022

Artemis 27.07.2022

This week, some exciting news about the upcoming launch of Artemis 1. The audio clips used today come from the NASA Audio and Ringtones Library. You can learn more at www.nasa.gov/connect/sounds .

S'Wonderful 20.07.2022

This week, I wonder about the word wonder.

To Gaze into the Past 13.07.2022

This week, some inspiration from the first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. You can view all of these images at: https://webbtelescope.org/news/first-images/gallery

Politics and the Citizen 06.07.2022

This week, I want to speak to you about the meaning of the word "political."

Church and State 29.06.2022

This week, a message for the present moment for the future prosperity of the country.

Kitty 22.06.2022

This week, I want to tell you about my cat Kitty.

Anniversaries 15.06.2022

This week, I feel a bit sentimental about the biggest anniversary in my life to date.

Creatures of Habit 08.06.2022

This week, how we tend to stick to the same things over our lives.

Art 01.06.2022

This week, how art impacts how we see the world around us. ~~~ Immersive Van Gogh : https://www.kansascityvangogh.com Claude Monet, Boulevard des Capucines , (1873): https://art.nelson-atkins.org/objects/17852/boulevard-des-capucines George Caleb Bingham's Catalog: https://www.binghamcatalogue.org Thomas Hart Benton's art at the Nelson-Atkins: https://art.nelson-atkins.org/people/2320/thomas-hart-...

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