Explore every episode of the podcast Blow-Ins
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A White Whale Called Skellig | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:29:39 | |
What do you do when an island at the edge of the world keeps eluding you? Obsess, wait, or surrender to the sea? No, you write a story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Normal Person | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:31:23 | |
What do a sausage, a seagull, and a chargrilled cabbage have to do with Sally Rooney's Normal People? I'm not sure, but maybe you could tell me? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Do You Know John Golden? | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:33:26 | |
We escape Dublin and head west to Kerry, where an unplanned stop on a foggy road leads to a serendipitous encounter that sparks a discussion about the Irish knack for connecting people around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fish and Chips | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:39:51 | |
Rejected titles include 'Frederick Douglass and the Antisemitic Fish Supper' and 'Daniel O’Connell and the Battered Sausage of Solidarity' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Echoes in the Green | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:31:22 | |
We turn the lens inward to explore one of Ireland’s growing points of friction: immigration. From the shared experiences of newcomers to the rise of far-right rhetoric, we examine Ireland's evolving identity, its welcoming spirit, and the challenges that come with change, all whilst trying to avoid the angry comments section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sure, You Know Yourself | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:34:54 | |
Why is it so hard to get directions from an Irish person? We take a journey through language, stopping by a Mo Chara or two, exploring the quirks of Hiberno-English, and discovering why a good story always beats a straight answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Every Pub Has a Pat | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:33:07 | |
Step inside and sit yourself down as we explore the welcoming corners of Dublin’s pubs. Starting at the historic Stag’s Head, we follow a path through friendship, solitude, and eventual loss, reflecting on the pub’s unique role in Irish life and the unforgettable souls who leave a lasting impression. We encourage all listeners to send us their own stories of unlikely friendships to: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Real St. Patrick's Well | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:34:24 | |
Do you want to know the location of the real St. Patrick’s Well? Join us for a walk through The Liberties, the historic heart of Dublin, as we uncover its stories and the people who shaped them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Blow-Ins - Trailer | 22 Nov 2024 | 00:00:49 | |
Ever wondered what it’s like to see Ireland through fresh eyes? Kara and Craig are well-seasoned millennials who moved to Dublin pre-pandemic, decided to stay through it all, and are still figuring things out. Blow-Ins explores Irish life, history, and culture through their personal stories and perspectives as outsiders navigating the subtleties of contemporary Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||