Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 days 3 hours 22 minutes
episode 225: The Psychologist who uses MDMA to treat mental illness
Dr. Paul Liknaitsky is the head of clinical psychedelic research at Monash University Australia. He is conducting world-first clinical trials into the use of magic mushrooms and ecstasy to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This is his second time on...
episode 227: The Psychology of Aesops Fables
A hot take about Aesops fables and what they say about the human condition
episode 228: The Barefoot Accountant
Hot Take EpisodeLast week there was a standoff between Irish Fishermen and The Russian Navy. I draw a connection between this and a proposed plan to breed cats that glow in the dark around Nuclear Waste, as a warning to future humans.
episode 230: What is Mindfulness? With Dermot Whelan
Dermot Whelan is a comedian, presenter, and certified teacher in mindfulness and meditation. During this chat we have serious craic and speak about how mindfulness and meditation has changed both of our lives for the better.
episode 231: A theory about the colour Grey
A Hot Take about the colour grey that delves into the history of offices, renaissance paintings and 2000 year old monasteries
episode 232: A mental health plan for when the News is overwhelming
How I manage feelings of anxiety and depression when the News cycle gets me down. So that I can have compassion, empathy and be functional, while still keeping informed and caring about world events.
episode 233: Talking to a psychologist about Creativity
Prof Anna Abraham is a psychologist and neuroscientist who studies creativity and the human imagination. We chat about everything from creative flow, to the Beatles to Neurodiversity. We sat down as part of Creative Brain Week
episode 234: Avocado Salt Bae and the Legend of St. Patricks Hole
St.Patricks day episode. Boiling hot takes about the Irish cultural footprint. Exploring why Salt Bae speaks English with a Limerick accent. And unearthing the legend of st patricks hole where Pilgrims have seen Purgatory for a thousand years
episode 235: Fenian Sandwich Sectarian Carrot
How the Subway sandwich traces its roots to 19th century physical force Irish republicanism, and the sectarian history of domesticated carrots