The Blindboy Podcast
Episodes
A cultural history of Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman Jokes
Blindboy discusses the origins of "Kerryman" jokes, tracing them to anti-Irish racism in English working men's clubs and Irish immigrant shame during the 1970s.
Reflections on the experience of being called a Prick by several thousand people on the internet
Blindboy reflects on the backlash from an Irish radio interview where he contextualized a fatal joyriding crash by noting the perpetrators were children.
A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health
Blindboy discusses his new Abbey Theatre play, the reality of creative failure, and how autistic burnout led to a bizarre live radio appearance about bird droppings.
Facts that I avoided telling my Barber during a recent Haircut
Blindboy discusses his anxiety over barber small talk, contrasting neurotypical relational chats with his preference for factual exchange.
Hostile Architecture in Neoliberal society
Blindboy discusses how a corporate switch to UHT milk in his office mirrors broader neoliberal trends, using the concept of "hostile architecture" to…
The Magic of Mushrooms with Merlin Sheldrake
Blindboy recounts losing a day’s recording due to a PC failure, forcing him to use an old backup computer.
How to be Neurodivergent in the Workplace
Blindboy discusses his recent embarrassment over accidentally throwing office teaspoons in the bin due to autistic executive dysfunction.
The Irish Government is in the pocket of Big Tech and Data Centres
Blindboy discusses how Ireland’s unpredictable weather and ascetic religious history foster a cultural suspicion of enjoyment.