Colm Toibin
Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist, playwright, journalist, critic, and poet. Known for his works dealing with identity, loss, notions of family, and the meaning of home.
Best podcasts with Colm Toibin
Ranked by the Snipd community
May 29, 2025 • 53min
Why Colm Toibin ran away with the circus — to Barcelona, Brooklyn and beyond
Colm Toibin, an acclaimed Irish novelist known for works like Brooklyn and Nora Webster, shares his adventurous life journey. He reflects on moving from rural Ireland to the liberating chaos of post-Franco Spain. Colm discusses how personal loss and family dynamics fuel his storytelling, revealing the poignant memories that shape his novels. He contrasts the cultural richness of Los Angeles with his Irish roots, while also pondering the tension between creative desires and conventional careers. Expect insights laden with humor and nostalgia!
Sep 20, 2022 • 3min
Welcome to Obscene: The Dublin Scandal
A violent incident in Dublin's Phoenix Park shocks the community, leading to a manhunt. The suspect, found in the Attorney General's penthouse, sparks political crisis and wild rumors. The bizarre case of Malcolm MacArthur revisited with contributions from notable figures.
