The Blindboy Podcast Gargle on the Garibaldi Barbell you scandalous Anthonys
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Jul 23, 2025 This engaging conversation delves into the struggles of winning awards and navigating creative hurdles in the TV industry. The speaker shares personal insights on the balance between artistic vision and financial pressures, all while injecting humor into the mix. They discuss the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals during social interactions, especially around congratulatory moments. Personal reflections on autism and mental health highlight coping strategies, while a nostalgic snack return adds a light-hearted touch to the narrative.
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Creative Documentary Funding Anecdote
- Blindboyboatclub shares how he made a documentary on Irish writing funded by the religious department.
- He creatively reframed the project to fit funding despite initial reluctance.
Creative Freedom Through Evasion
- Strange, original horror was often made under children's TV labels to avoid heavy oversight.
- This creative evasion gave artists more freedom to innovate within restrictive systems.
Disguising Comedy Through Documentaries
- Blindboyboatclub explains why he makes documentaries instead of comedy on RTE.
- He avoids comedy department interference by disguising comedy through factual documentary formats.