The Blindboy Podcast

Topics discussed include freezing winter weather, viral butter candle trend, Han Van Meagarin's forgery technique, reflections on book success, healing the wounded inner child, taking a break from the podcast, and criticism of podcasting awards.

Professor Yvonne Buckley, Co-Chair of the All Island Climate and Biodiversity Research, discusses biodiversity collapse, decline of insect populations, changes to Ireland's landscape, myths and folklore's role in biodiversity, the mushroom internet, and managing fruit trees and restoring woodlands.

The podcast discusses the upcoming release of the speaker's book and the challenges of writing. It also explores the speaker's struggles with mental health and the use of art therapy to process emotions. The frustration with podcast awards judging criteria is expressed. The financial model of podcasting is discussed along with details of the upcoming UK tour. The podcast also delves into the difficult mating process of cats and the survival of kittens in a tarmac wasteland. The challenges of a mother cat and her kittens navigating a wasteland are explored. The chapter follows the relationship between a woman and two cautious cats in her garden over two years.

The podcast explores topics such as meditation, folklore, mythology, climate change, and the shared history between Ireland and Palestine under British colonization. It also delves into the historical ties between Ireland and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Naomi Klein, legendary author and activist, explores conspiracy theories and their impact on our world. From the dangers they pose to the influence of Hollywood and reality TV stars, to the connection between changelings and mental illness, and the uncovering of atrocities shaped by capitalism and colonialism. They also discuss the importance of fact-checking and the fall of Naomi Wolf due to misinformation.

In this episode, the speaker discusses dressing for winter, future podcast plans including a ghost story, their thoughts on Palestine and Israel, and the popularity of Padre Pio and medieval glass phobias.

Patrick McCabe, Booker prize nominated novelist, discusses writing, failure, and creativity. Topics include writer's block, ghosting by publishers, James Joyce and cinema, impact of environment on music, origins of country music in Ireland, and a clever hash smuggling technique in Limerick.

Discussion about the illegal felling of an iconic tree and the backlash faced. Reflecting on the power of apology and taking ownership. Exploring how simulation theory enhances understanding of mythology. Comparing ancient structures in Irish mythology to Mount Olympus. Connecting Irish mythology to simulation theory and the concept of humans as AI. The myth of gods walking among humans and the significance of literature in Irish culture.

Explore the impact of the pandemic on mental state and perception. Learn how Greek gods represent human emotions. Discover the myth of Prometheus and Pandora. Unveil the privileged life of Minos in Greek mythology. Get updates on the podcast's finances, book release, and upcoming events. Follow the tragic consequences of Thesis and Ariadne. Learn the lesson of hubris through the myth of Icarus.

Discussion on the dislike and ethical aspects of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, allegations against Russell Brand and Twitter negativity, exploration of childhood anxiety, unusual food items and MSG demonization, and a unique spice bag dish and Sol de Janeiro's body care routine.