Episodes

  • 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 30 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 13 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 54 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 18 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 57 mins
  • A cultural history of Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman Jokes

    A cultural history of Englishman, Scotsman and Irishman Jokes
    Sep 1 2026
    A deep dive hot take into anti irish jokes, kerryman jokes and Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman Jokes

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Reflections on the experience of being called a Prick by several thousand people on the internet

    Reflections on the experience of being called a Prick by several thousand people on the internet
    Aug 26 2026
    Searching for compassion within the terror of uncertainty

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health

    A Professor of Psychobiology tells me how Art improves our Health
    Aug 19 2026
    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 Our Health, explores the growing scientific evidence behind these effects.

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    1 hr and 45 mins