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.

Latest episodes

Art History. Surrealism, Absurdism and Postmodernism

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

In this episode I deconsctruct a poor review of my play by explaining 20th century art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Covert Japes

September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

An emergency short story, as I rush out the door to get to opening night of my play in the Abbey Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jon Ronson on Conspiracy, Masculinity and Writing

September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

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…
Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts

September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

Sustainable food systems and a Scientific explanation for Ghosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A conversation on a subtropical Irish Island with Bird expert, Sean Ronayne

September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 51 min

I travel by boat to garnish Island in west cork, to chat about wildlife with Sean Ronanyne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A cultural history of Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman Jokes

September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

A deep dive hot take into anti irish jokes, kerryman jokes and Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman Jokes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reflections on the experience of being called a Prick by several thousand people on the internet

August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

Searching for compassion within the terror of uncertainty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health

August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

Daisy Fancourt is a professor at UCL who studies how taking part in arts and creative activities affects our mental and physical health, stress, wellbeing and social connection. Her new book, Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform…