Episodes

  • English myth and folklore with Professor Ronald Hutton

    English myth and folklore with Professor Ronald Hutton
    Oct 28 2026
    Professor Ronald Hutton is a leading British historian and author specialising in paganism, witchcraft, magic, folklore and the religious traditions of ancient Britain.

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • What Bebo chain letters can tell us about Anglo Saxon Pagan tree worship and the role of snakes in the evolution of human anxiety

    What Bebo chain letters can tell us about Anglo Saxon Pagan tree worship and the role of snakes in the evolution of human anxiety
    Oct 20 2026
    This is a monologue which explores germanic mythology, Irish storytelling, artificial intelligence, Basilisks, snakes and fear

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Importance of Supporting Striking Workers

    The Importance of Supporting Striking Workers
    Oct 13 2026
    Irelands revolutionary history of boycotts and strikes. Reimagining the wren for Limerick

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Art History. Surrealism, Absurdism and Postmodernism

    Art History. Surrealism, Absurdism and Postmodernism
    Oct 7 2026
    In this episode I deconsctruct a poor review of my play by explaining 20th century art

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Covert Japes

    Covert Japes
    Sep 29 2026
    An emergency short story, as I rush out the door to get to opening night of my play in the Abbey Theatre

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Jon Ronson on Conspiracy, Masculinity and Writing

    Jon Ronson on Conspiracy, Masculinity and Writing
    Sep 22 2026
    I chat with Jon Ronson, who is a bestselling author, journalist, documentary maker and podcaster. A master of immersive nonfiction. His work has consistently been ahead of the curve, exploring extremism, conspiracy, public shaming and the culture wars long before they became mainstream concerns.

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts

    Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts
    Sep 15 2026
    Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • A conversation on a subtropical Irish Island with Bird expert, Sean Ronayne

    A conversation on a subtropical Irish Island with Bird expert, Sean Ronayne
    Sep 8 2026
    I travel by boat to garnish Island in west cork, to chat about wildlife with Sean Ronanyne

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    1 hr and 51 mins