Novara Media Downstream: We Don’t Understand History w/ Blindboy
Dec 5, 2023
Blindboy, Irish broadcaster and author, talks about Eminem's '90s style, the situation in Palestine, and why cats are magical. The podcast discusses M&M's struggles with mental health and addiction, the relationship between humans and animals, trauma and colonialism, the negative impact of the news cycle on social media, and the mystery and manipulations of cats.
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Mistaken For Eminem
- Blindboy describes dyeing his hair and being mistaken for Eminem, a moment that embarrassed him but revealed generational style gaps.
- The encounter taught him how youth culture reads older fashion references and how personal appearance interacts with mental health.
Adulthood Is Emotional Regulation
- Blindboy argues adulthood is emotional regulation: observing feelings without being driven by them.
- He links compassion, assertiveness and empathy as skills that define a functional adult beyond gendered norms.
Use Playfulness To Find Flow
- Use playfulness to reach creative flow and silence your internal critic when writing.
- Write for the joy of writing rather than aiming to produce a great story on command.