The podcast discusses a short story called 'The Poitín Maker' and the connection between the Eiffel Tower, Paul Cézanne, Dr. Dre, and Ernest Hemingway. Other topics include the importance of a reference album in mixing, the impact of the Eiffel Tower on perception and art, and a descriptive narrative about a poitín maker. The podcast also covers podcast advertisements, upcoming live events, and the man's love for a child.
The speaker discusses the process of making pucheen, highlighting the important steps such as malting the barley, adding treacle and yeast, and fermenting the mixture.
The speaker reveals his fear of fairies and takes precautions to protect his daughter from their potential influence, using iron tongues and keeping her close.
The speaker experiences pressure to quickly distill pucheen due to high demand, reflecting on the income earned from selling it and the financial obligations he needs to fulfill.
Deep dives
The Pucheen Making Process
The speaker describes the process of making pucheen, a moonshine-like spirit, from soaked barley to distillation. He discusses the important steps, such as malting the barley, adding treacle and yeast, and fermenting the mixture.
The Influence of Fairies and Superstitions
The speaker reveals his fear of fairies and their potential influence on his daughter. He believes that fairies took his wife and son, and he takes precautions to protect his daughter from their magic, such as using iron tongues and keeping her close.
The Cottage in the Ravine and the Tent on the Moor
The speaker describes his hidden pucheen-making hut in a ravine, where he conducts his activities discreetly. He encounters a tent on the moor with a drunk man and a child, which makes him reflect on his own living conditions.
The Pressure to Produce Pucheen
The speaker receives a message from the gager, indicating a high demand for pucheen. He feels the pressure to distill the spirit quickly, risking its quality and safety. He reflects on the income earned from selling pucheen and the financial obligations he needs to fulfill.
The Distillation Process
The protagonist describes the process of distilling puchine (a type of alcohol) using a homemade still. Despite concerns about the quality of the first batch, he continues the distillation process, aiming to produce a safe and pure drink for sale.
Encounter with the Calmerant
While sitting by the stream with his daughter, the protagonist observes a calmerant bird catching and killing a trout. Filled with fear for his daughter's safety, he rushes to protect her, destroys the puchine, and retreats from the area.