Casement's Leftovers

On reclaiming the history of the 1970s rent strikesWe were delighted to be joined by Fiadh Tubridy & Aisling Hedderman from CATU to discuss the latest CATU publication Rent Strike, which tells the untold story of one of the great Irish tenants' struggles. We discuss the details of NATO (National Association of Tenants Organisations) and the success of the rent strikes themselves, but also we try to apply the learnings to the modern day: what can we learn from the rent strikers of the 70s? What's different now? And what's the most disgusting but legal thing you are allowed to throw at the Gardaí? This was a really insightful and enjoyable conversation about housing and organising but also about community, history and connection. Hope you enjoy x  Join CATUBuy Rent Strike at Connolly BooksTickets for our Christmas showSupport the show

On a critique of political economy for Ireland We were delighted to welcome researcher & author Conor McCabe on to the podcast to discuss the political economy of Ireland and its importance for the Irish left. This is a long but incredibly insightful discussion, as Conor refocuses our attention to the things that matter: who has power in Ireland? What is the real class makeup of the country? And why is everything about cows? Conor is a fantastic writer, educator and researcher who guides us through the works of great thinkers like James Connolly and Peadar O Donnell before offering a brilliant analysis of the economic and political situation of Ireland today. How can we reconcile Ireland's dual role as both victim and beneficiary of imperialism? Why have the Irish left abandoned consciousness-raising in favour of moral points scoring? And why should all good Marxist analysis follow the example of The Wire? Conor's excellent book Sins of the FatherCasement's Christmas Cabaret Party TICKETSOutro Music: Christy Moore - James ConnollyFollow us on socials and spread the word xSupport the show

For tickets to CCCP: Click Here.  Pumpkin spiced lube, cable knit harness' and eating soup for fun. Start off October properly by letting your overheard, smoking area nightmare  unravel before your ears. What was supposed to be a thoughtful meditation on American Imperialism and the "Fall"-ification of Irish Autumn culture turns into a series of bust ups, tantrums, rants, embarrassing childhood reveals, and unwanted advice from the unqualified.  Support the show

We are joined by The Ditch investigative journalist Paulie Doyle to set the record straight on the latest silly season media obsession: CRIME. Is Dublin really more unsafe than it was before? Why do the media seem so hell-bent on generating a moral panic about it? And just exactly how much money is Putin giving to The Ditch? It’s a wide-ranging conversation that touches on class, violence, criminal podcasts (not this one), the media, gangland and more. We also ask Paulie about The Ditch and how its model of investigative journalism differs so massively from what we see in the mainstream media. Make sure check to out Paulie’s great reporting in places like The Ditch, VICE and Jacobin. Support the show

On fatphobia and attraction. That's right baby, we're talking about desire again! We're joined by the wonderful Ellen to talk about everything from fatness and beauty standards to dating and Love Island. How can we free ourselves from society's oppressive and limiting standards? Is it possible to love and to fuck in a feminist way? And is Lizzo maybe just a stuck-up bitch? As always, please feel free to reach out to us via Instagram, Twitter or email (casementsleftovers@gmail.com), and make sure to tell your friends about us xSupport the show

In a desperatere attempt to stay current and relevant, (most of) the Casements crew watched the new Barbie movie and churned out an episode on it! Tune in for tepid takes on the film’s production, its post-modern meta-narratives, and its middle brow feminist politics. This Barbie thought the film was fine! Support the show

It’s that time of year again. A time when businesses paint their inner colon rainbow, for your cash. When straight lads in the smoking area talk about how they held hands with a boy once in school. When basic gays walk around topless, proudly displaying their months of hard work in the gym. In short, it’s Pride month. Your favourite republican gonzo journalists are out on the prowl, talking to the public, getting their opinions on all things LGBTQIA. They spill their guts on coming out, on gender, on public shame and the struggle of straight identity in a world run by a gay iluminati. Join Helen and Glen as they bravely take the plunge, get drunk and talk to randos in the name of socialism and gay liberation.Support the show

Listen up, sheeple! Are you tired of being force-fed mainstream political news and culture? Do you want a podcast that's not afraid to take a cynical, irreverent look at society? Then you need to check out "Casement's Leftovers".In this episode, hosts Matt, Helen, and Glen sit down with the up-and-coming artist and PHD Christopher Michael to talk about his new movie "In the end we all become our avatars". Chris delves into the fascinating world of media and spirituality, exploring the concept of digital afterlives and immortality through the lens of AI art.But let's be real, you're not tuning in to "Casement's" for some ivory tower intellectualism. You're here for the snarky commentary and biting wit of our hosts. So if you're ready for a podcast that will make you both laugh and question the status quo, then "Casement's Leftovers" is the show for you.*This advertisement has been written by an AI. Don't worry, we're not planning on taking over the world. We're your friends!*Support the show

Andrea Long Chu has claimed that "everyone is female and everyone hates it", but what does that mean?Join us this for this very special 50th episode of Casement's Leftovers for a deep dive into one of our favourite theorists and writers, the recent Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Andrea Long Chu. Get ready for a new theory of gender that not has not only upended the field of gender studies, but also our way of thinking about what it is that makes us human.How are we all female? What part does desire play in our gender identity? And can sissy porn really make you trans? Helen also talks in depth for the first time on air about their own experience of gender, offering an insight into their conception of what it means to be non-binary. All this and more in this new episode on one of the world's best living writers. You've Been Femaled. Support the show

It’s the first day of Eurovision semifinals. We know you’ve been anxious. You’ve been saying to your friends “Casements haven’t dropped their annual Eurovision episode yet. I don’t know which entries I’m allowed to like?” They’re sick of hearing it.  Don’t worry - we’re here, and we brought acclaimed Dublin musician PureGrand (a.k.a Luke Faulkner), expert in all things The Past. We discuss the best and worst of Ireland’s entries past and present, the way the Brits even manage to colonise a song contest from the place they voted by referendum to leave, and write a new definition of camp to rival Susan Sontag. Tune in ASAP to find out whether it’s cancellable to like Wild Youth.We also get Luke to preview some of this year's favourites. Does the return of former Swedish Eurovision winner Loreen represent a threat to Ireland's record? How has J.K. Rowling helped Ireland's chances of success at this year's tournament? And who is this year's hottest contestant?Before all that we have about ten minutes of technical difficulties and another ten minutes of actually rather interesting chat with Luke about his philosophy of music, and pop music’s relationship to the past and to the future. As always, send us your hate mail at casementsleftovers@gmail.com, or abuse us on Twitter, Instagram and/or TikTok. Support the show