The Blindboy Podcast Stories to listen to with your family or on a Christmas walk
Dec 24, 2025
This episode dives into the enchanting themes of the winter solstice, exploring its ties to agriculture and rituals of light. Reflections on creativity and the impact of storytelling take center stage, as a reading of Liam O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" brings tension and emotional depth. Personal narratives intertwine, showcasing unique stories about feral kittens adapting to life challenges. The importance of oral storytelling shines through, inviting families to gather and listen together. Enjoy a blend of profound thoughts, gripping tales, and seasonal warmth.
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Solstice As Cultural Conception
- Blindboyboatclub ties the winter solstice to ancient sites like Newgrange and the idea of
Sugar As A Weapon Memory
- Blindboyboatclub recounts a taxi-driver friend meeting a former prisoner who dissolved sugar into coffee as a weapon.
- He links this memory to the danger of boiling sugar when mulling drinks and his changed feeling about mulled wine.
Awards Don't Equal Creative Fulfillment
- Blindboyboatclub warns awards and reviews can hollow out creative meaning and mimic capitalist metrics.
- He argues true artistic happiness comes from humility, play, and the joy of making rather than external validation.