The Blindboy Podcast

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Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy.


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Recent Episodes
  • Words for Artists
    Jun 3, 2025 – 1:08:37
  • Jeremy Corbyn
    May 28, 2025 – 1:15:09
  • I thought I heard the Banshee but it was a Fox with a cough
    May 21, 2025 – 59:00
  • How to speak to men who have an unhelpful view of Masculinity
    May 13, 2025 – 1:10:38
  • The boundaries between Protest and Art
    May 7, 2025 – 55:06
  • A 19th century volcanic eruption resulted in people training Falcons to have sex with their heads
    Apr 29, 2025 – 56:27
  • Fairy Forts, Anthrax, Dubai Chocolate bars and Seagulls are all intimately connected and flow as one in the cognitive ether
    Apr 22, 2025 – 1:25:25
  • What the history of Onions can tell us about Trumps tariff war
    Apr 16, 2025 – 1:06:48
  • Rewilding for Biodiversity with Costa Georgiadis
    Apr 8, 2025 – 1:57:07
  • The Gut Brain Connection
    Apr 1, 2025 – 1:30:41
  • Against Bigotry and Hatred
    Mar 26, 2025 – 1:19:42
  • The history of unsustainable meat
    Mar 19, 2025 – 58:59
  • Why everything feels so Chaotic now
    Mar 12, 2025 – 1:26:17
  • The history of Ginger Nuts and understanding the Human Condition via the Temptation of Christ
    Mar 5, 2025 – 59:13
  • The shared history of Madeira Cake, Crack Cocaine and Bicycle Repairs
    Feb 26, 2025 – 1:01:36
  • A riveting, one hundred and twenty minute conversation with a man who lifts old stones
    Feb 18, 2025 – 2:13:28
  • Chaos at the Cocaine Barbershop
    Feb 12, 2025 – 58:21
  • My Mental health plan for 2025
    Feb 5, 2025 – 1:41:45
  • In defence of licking dirt off a window
    Jan 29, 2025 – 51:02
  • Birdshit funded the 1916 Rising, with Manchán Magan
    Jan 22, 2025 – 1:35:28
  • How I humiliated myself in a Canteen full of Accountants
    Jan 15, 2025 – 1:09:17
  • Donal Trump and managing emotions in the here and now
    Jan 8, 2025 – 46:00
  • Quantum Physics in Irish Mythology
    Jan 1, 2025 – 1:07:11
  • Merry Christmas you pinpricked Vincent's
    Dec 25, 2024 – 40:14
  • New Jersey UFO's and a Medieval monastery in Offaly
    Dec 18, 2024 – 1:01:23
  • Geopolitics and Spaghetti Bolognese
    Dec 11, 2024 – 1:00:04
  • How I navigate my mental health using Turkish arse lozenges
    Dec 4, 2024 – 1:18:27
  • Speaking with a professional who helps people to die
    Nov 27, 2024 – 1:51:10
  • The miserable blood drenched history of Jaffa Cakes
    Nov 20, 2024 – 1:03:49
  • Chatting about the Brain with a professor of Neuroscience
    Nov 13, 2024 – 1:55:57
  • Ratworm Lung Disease
    Nov 6, 2024 – 1:26:37
  • Cillian Murphy
    Oct 29, 2024 – 1:04:53
  • How Hyper Capitalism has made Halloween more terrifying than its Pagan beginnings
    Oct 23, 2024 – 51:14
  • 43 minutes of me walking around Limerick city and talking into a microphone about the history of a wall and how it's connected to 2pac ASMR
    Oct 15, 2024 – 42:35
  • An in depth thesis about Earwigs
    Oct 8, 2024 – 58:09
  • The History of Money with David McWilliams
    Oct 1, 2024 – 1:44:50
  • The Absolute State of the World
    Sep 25, 2024 – 1:10:19
  • Speaking to an expert about birdsong
    Sep 18, 2024 – 1:09:25
  • Why Fishermans Friend no longer tastes like a recently washed Human anus
    Sep 11, 2024 – 1:10:09
  • The Epic of Gilgamesh
    Sep 4, 2024 – 1:13:28
  • 57 minutes of me talking about a wasp on a plane
    Aug 28, 2024 – 57:03
  • Kylie Minogue gave me a loan of her mirror and it made me think about Attachment theory
    Aug 21, 2024 – 47:48
  • I finally saw a UFO
    Aug 14, 2024 – 1:02:16
  • Chris O Dowd
    Aug 7, 2024 – 1:38:19
  • The History of Pigeons
    Jul 31, 2024 – 56:13
  • The Donkey
    Jul 24, 2024 – 48:06
  • The Art of Storytelling
    Jul 17, 2024 – 1:54:47
  • Protestant Footsteps
    Jul 10, 2024 – 57:55
  • I walked through Limerick in the rain instead of gigging Glastonbury
    Jul 3, 2024 – 58:44
  • Myth, Fantasy and Conspiracy Theory with Fin Dwyer
    Jun 29, 2024 – 58:44
Recent Reviews
  • Elvxbxr
    Podcast hug
    Best podcast running. went back and listened from Ep. 1 and still cant get enough.
  • SafetyForKids
    Don’t blame New Jersey for Jersey Shore!
    Love you to death! All good things come with listening to your podcast- I laugh and learn so much. But as a New Jersey resident I want to remind you that no one on Jersey Shore was from New Jersey! They were all from Staten Island. 🤷‍♀️Don’t blame New Jersey. We all hated that show! 🤣
  • NeamhainH
    Absolute Legend
    Hands-down the best podcast I’ve ever listened to. Blindboy is an amazing storyteller with a brilliant mind, comic genius, and his passion for music and audio fidelity makes this the epitome of the “podcast hug.” It’s a treat for the heart, the mind, and the ears. I’ve listened to every back episode, and tune in every week. Even the episodes where you read the title and think “that sounds boring” I promise it won’t be. Absolutely brilliant.
  • Mama_of_2_Gamer
    A podcast hug
    I love listening to this podcast before bed. He always helps me get my mind off the stress of the modern world and settle in to a relaxed state.
  • Whyadamnnickname
    I learn something new and I love it
    This podcast fills a longing I didn’t know existed. Funny, interesting, introspective, soothing even if the topics are heavy, and the meandering journey of each episode just hits all the right spots for me. Its a little unfortunate because no other podcast compares and I only want to listen to this one :)
  • Maith guy
    Really good
    Blindboy seems like a really sound lad and the podcast is great craic. Something to learn every single episode. Thoroughly enjoyable
  • hoperose2
    Everyone should listen
    What a brilliant podcast, I feel so lucky to have stumbled here and have many episodes to catch up on. From someone who is studying building conservation - thank you for highlighting the importance of telling diverse stories
  • red dirt daughter
    following a thread through a deep wood
    your stories move me.....please come to pittsburgh. i am seventy six and my son shared your stories with me. you remind me of the stories i heard in my hillbilly alabama family. rambling brains
  • Koolkel617
    So thankful for this podcast!
    I’m not really sure how I found this podcast, but I’m so thankful that I did. Blindboy’s voice soothes my stress and his brain fascinates me. I started just listening before sleep as it relaxes me, but now I listen throughout the day. I’ve learned so much and learning is my very favorite thing!
  • sjjdnehdi
    Incredible
    I can’t rate this high enough. Just thank you.
  • A_typical
    Start at The Beginning To Better Understand The Lore
    I am a fan of the decorative arts, and I was following a wallpaper maker called Timorous Beasties on Instagram. They collaborated with Blindboy on the cover of his book Topographica Hibernica. I was immediately lured into the warren of episodes and I have never turned back. The journey here is truly the destination. Thanks Blindboy for sharing your story.
  • Mr. Malcolms
    Yes, you are loved in the US!
    The Blindboy does everything I like about fake radio (podcasts) -thoughtful, funny, bizarre, open hearted, free thinking, and real. I started listening a few years ago and ignored the advice to go back and listen to earlier episodes to familiarize myself with the lore of the show. It didn’t do me any harm. I highly recommend listening if you’re interested in creativity, history, mental health, the absolute chaos of being a person, or if you just like hearing someone be effortlessly brilliant behind a microphone.
  • susanconnorny
    Window licking
    This podcast will make you lick your windows. From the outside. Give it a try.
  • deszat
    Hits all the spots
    I could listen to you talk about anything. Your voice is just lovely. Being American I just adore your accent. And then there is your humor and then your knowledge and your thoughts - all combined just wrap all together to hit all the spots. My Brit friend sent me your podcast to listen to and I am so happy he did!
  • G10034n
    Isolated in NYC
    It’s been a while now I’ve been feeling isolated from real human relationships. I found this podcast recently, overheard it mentioned at the gym. Thank you for your work and words. It has the effect of restoring some pieces of my humanity, what’s left of it. I love you blindboy podcast. Thank you
  • frackluster
    Wild
    This is the most comforting and at the same time, unpredictable deep and wide ranging conversations I’ve ever participated in. Please do come to Pittsburgh!!
  • Re4LT4lk
    Political Education for Everyone
    This is such an incredible contribution to help make sense of the forces rising around the world that threaten to debase humanity, destroy the earth, and tear apart the web of life even more. Thank you.
  • Mick Mellamphy
    The Ultimate Podcast Hug
    Hot takes, interviews and always end up a little bit smarter after listening. Thank you Blindboy for such a gift.
  • InsecurityCamera
    Thankful
    A soothing voice of reason. Thank you Blindboy, from Pensacola, FL
  • eye330
    The Driver Theory Test Episode…
    JM&J - I cried and cried and cried with laughter - I was paralyzed with laugher.
  • Kenny kenny nyc 10014
    boger queen
    I dont think I have a bogger accent now I wish I did , btw iam from cavan or maybe there’s another club kid from Waterford probably .I am stealing bogger fairy . As you may know the fairys hang out in the bogs
  • LeoniLeonie
    Blindboy podcast
    I tell everyone I come across to listen to ya. Absolute jem. I’ll keep pouring pints so we can all learn from your gumption for wealth of knowledge. I tip my hat to you sir. Dog bless
  • 228Hollis
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  • monihan monihan
    Like that tina turner power ballad
    Every era has a handful of important creative minds making stuff. Some eras definitely have more than others. Sadly our era is somewhat slim, probably due to market forces and algorithms. But at least we are living during the time of Blindboy. One of the few things making our present moment bearable.
  • @thisisnotaidan
    Wonderful podcast
    Blindboy is a treasure of a mind and prodigious storyteller. I adore this podcast.
  • nakh1970
    The star of Limerick
    Fantastically entertaining, great story teller . Have read the short stories, truly mind boggling. Endlessly talented. Up the Dubs !!!
  • My name is Boo
    Mad love to Blindboy. You help people think deeper.
    It’s easy to get lost in life. I want to say especially adult life but it happens at all ages. We tend to forget who we are, what we like, what interest us, in a - go and get world. We turn into drones for a cause we don’t know why we ever believed or even remember what it was. Meaning gets lost. If you are here in this stage of life. Listen to this podcast and find yourself again. That’s my takeaway. I’m inquisitive always have been. Forgot I was. Just functioned. Moved through it. Now finding again my interest. Finding that I love science, history, other cultures and art and life. I enjoy making connections in everything. This podcast will remind you. We all need it throughout our lives. So we don’t get lost in the machine.
  • carrie lincourt
    The lineage of Joe Frank
    This is great art. No doubt. I wonder if he knows about Joe Frank.
  • Liz7309
    Blindboy has truly changed my life
    I look forward to each week with him and can’t imagine life without his podcast hug.
  • R.J. Musashi
    My favorite podcast!
    While I have several podcasts I listen to, this one is my absolute favorite. It’s a human, kind, interesting, funny, thoughtful and informative listen. I appreciate that Blindboy gives his straight opinions without holding back and takes the time to look into his subject matter. The randomness of it adds to the interest factor as well, at least for me. Thanks Blindboy!
  • MegLeigh12
    A treasure
    Each episode brings so much to me. They go so quickly. The latest with the Midas recounting had me in tears like a goob as if I hadn’t heard that story tons of times.
  • Formernytapuser
    My very favorite podcast
    Entertaining, thoughtful, compassionate and ridiculous all at once. Perfect.
  • Ross7785
    Food for the soul!
    Blindboy is Purrreeee Smart!
  • K339002
    Entertaining but beware of his political leanings
    I’ve listened since the start but lately it’s been a bit tougher to keep it up. Far left delusions presented as facts are not what you want from your podcasts. Particularly as someone who’s emigrated to the US, it’s weird to hear some of his views on things like Israel and capitalism. I’m well aware that Ireland is a bit of a cultural backwater and prone to echo whatever the lefty US media is saying at the moment but at the same time, cmon man, try to look at things with some nuance.
  • Enajazile
    Consistently Brilliant
    Current episode with NaomiKlein is a must listen Bravo
  • spinningwheelofdeath
    Brilliant
    Insightful, hilarious, thought-provoking, behavior changing. My absolute favorite podcast.
  • Jmaddenmass
    Essential listening
    Are you a millennial? Or Irish? Or an artist? Or a music lover? Or someone who cares about the environment? Or mental health? Or decolonization? Bueller? Essential listening for these times
  • Adkgirl4
    it's craic!
    Found this podcast in the New York Times and I'm a podcast addict, this has now become one of my favorites, I recommend to everyone. Like my other favorites, it's like hanging out with your most interesting friend and listening to them ramble on, in the best way and I always learn something. Keep it up! kiss kiss kiss
  • Flaherty37
    If you like Leon Uris’s “Trinity”, this is for you
    Never trust a potato, they wrecked your world in 1846 and it will happen again.
  • Tee927
    Ridiculously Entertaining
    As a Yank (with about 13% Irish blood) I wasn't sure what to expect when a friend recommended this podcast but it was one of the most enjoyable and informative and insanely funny podcasts I've listened to. (Started with "It'll Be Grand" and can't wait to dig into more...)
  • Maureen 99
    Napper Tandy, not Nepirtandi?
    Aside from my disorientation over Blindboy’s cat’s name (which I convinced myself to be named after an unknown Egyptian goddess), I am absolutely obsessed with the hot takes and beautiful folklore!
  • Karaokegal64
    Unique voice, passionate views
    Something’s scathing commentary and sometimes nearly surreal images of life in Ireland. The episodes covering the pandemic give great insight as to what life was like in a place outside my USA urban bubble. I love his wit, his anger, his honesty about mental issues and addictions. I just have to be careful where I’m listening because he can be delightfully profane. Take his advice and start with earlier episodes, but definitely dive in at some point.
  • Sulisnapz
    Brilliant. Thoughtful. Joyful. Dark. Hilarious.
    Started listening to a few of the newest episodes. Pure joy. Now starting from the start. Getting to listen to Blindboy read his short stories in his own voice is an f-ing experience not to be missed.
  • Prochazka
    Perfect.
    Astute, humorous, insightful, honest, informative. What else do you need?
  • SlyMoose
    The Standard
    As so many of us were, I was guided to Blindboy due to his exceptional ability to talk about mental health. Being my first podcast I’ve been absolutely spoiled. I was probably 100 episodes into this podcast before I tried other, and I cannot handle how many inundated with ads. For that alone this podcast is a must listen.
  • The Chorley Lad
    Outstanding
    This lad puts a lot of work into his podcasts yet makes it look like he is rambling on. Effortlessly providing ‘hot takes’ or interpretations and insights on a boatload! ….of different topics. Very compelling listening. Fair play for speaking from the heart and talking about his own issues and providing a voice for others.. Now l am rambling. Well worth a listen, funny, intelligent young man. Great stories and insights. One of the best things l have heard. Yurt!! Eddiebaby.
  • crea...
    I love this man!
    His intelligence, comedic takes on art while slightly high, air b&b’s, Marge Thatcher, encourage positive mental health tips, all while fighting injustice make my days so much brighter. I want to help contribute as soon as I’m back on my feet.
  • Ted_Shreds
    Satisfied my Deepest Desires
    This podcast has satiated my thirst for intellectual stimulation and given me a deep warm podcast hug. Blindboy’s insight, wit, humor, and outlook on life create a most welcoming and enjoyable listener experience.
  • Bedpimp
    Long time listener, first time caller
    I was familiar with the rubberbandits craic, had heard about the podcast, and saw Blindboy at Body & Soul in 2018. I mostly lived at the stage when I wasn’t supporting the skeleton crew of KCC that year. (Those kids are in for a surprise in a few years when they realize what they saw!) Blindboy kept me connected with my adopted family through the pandemic. This podcast helps keep my head straight on top of everything else. Podcast hug, neurodivergence, attachment theory, and so many other things have shaped me and are part of my life now.
  • Rev Ric
    Flow Gently
    Inspiring, thought provoking, reassuring, comforting, hilarious, astounding, transcendental, utterly delightful.
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