The Mad Thinker Podcast

Carl Chinn is a historian who focuses on the history of Birmigham. We had a tremendous chat Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

The History of Supernatural Sex wardobes and Spanking cults in Donegal  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I explore the connections between Robbie Williams hair wax, botox and bog bodies  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I read my short story, The Poitín Maker and discuss the connection between the Eifel tower, Paul Cezzane, Dr. Dre and Ernest Hemingway Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

Professor Aoife Mclysaght is a geneticist. We chat about all things genetics and evolution  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

How to examine your emotions by first practicing on an orange Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I speak about the Greek Myth of King Midas through the lens of Humanistic Psychology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

The story of why I'm not getting a bicycle for Christmas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I discuss themes of masculinity within the myth of Cú Chulainn, and I read my short story "I'll give you Barcelona" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I chat with legendary songwriter and musician Johnny Marr  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

The history of serving chips in miniature shopping trolleys  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

A podcast about why there's no podcast this week  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I read a new short story from my book Topographia Hibernica  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I return to Yurty Aherne's couch. I also speak about the intertwining histories of Ireland and Palestine Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I chat with legendary author and activist Naomi Klein about conspiracy theories and what they say about the current state of our world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

I answer yere questions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bl...

Irish Mythology and Simulation Theory  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

A look at Greek mythology through the lens of humility and emotional intelligence  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

The Colonial history of Pumpkin Spice Lattes  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

how my father driving to cork in his underpants lead me to view Greek creation Myths through simulation theory Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

The historic roots of Irish Celtic Tiger Bootcut Jeans in the 14th century West African textile industry Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast...

The History of Brown Sauce and Door Handles  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast--6887034/support .