Blooms & Barnacles

We discuss the history of St. Michan's Church in DublinListen to the full episode and find a video version at patreon.com/barnaclecast

History lessons, now with gin!Topics in this episode include Tom Kernan, the 1798 Rebellion in brief, Robert Emmet's rebellion in detail, the Speech from the Dock, Emmet's trial and death, Emmet's legacy beyond the grave, Emmet as a political cult figure, Emmet's legacy in 1904, and the location of Emmet's final resting place. Support us on Patreon to listen to episodes early and access video episodes and bonus content! Blooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | BlueSky | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 

We discuss Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's novel Venus in FursListen to the full version at patreon.com/barnaclecast 

Put on your costliest frillies!Topics in this episode include Bloom's literary interest, Aristotle's Masterpiece, Fair Tyrants, Victorian flagellation literature, Molly's desire for some decent erotica, the origins of Sweets of Sin, why Bloom chooses Sweets of Sin, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the novel Venus in Furs, masochism in literature, Bloom's inclination towards masochism, Joyce's interest in masochism, the influence of Venus in Furs on Ulysses, Joyce's love letters, and why it matters that Bloom is a "womanly man."On the Blog:Sweets of SinBlooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | BlueSky | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

We tell the story of Silken Thomas' rebellion in 1534. To listen to the full episode or watch a video version, please visit patreon.com/barnaclecast 

All you need is Love. Topics in this episode include tertiary Ulysses characters, Ned Lambert, J.J. O'Molloy, the many lives of St. Mary's Abbey, the Reverend Hugh C. Love, the Fitzgeralds, Silken Thomas' rebellion, what Reverend Love gets right and wrong about history, how Church and State are allies rather than rivals, Irish history through a Protestant lens, the Great Earl burning down Cashel Cathedral, pretenders to the throne, the Tholsel, and the Ford of the Hurdles. Support us on Patreon to get episodes early, and to access bonus content and a video version of our podcast. On the Blog: The Most Historic Spot in All Dublin Blooms & Barnacles Social Media: Facebook | BlueSky | Instagram Subscribe to Blooms & Barnacles: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube  

I hope you didn't expect us to know Italian. Topics in this episode include the real Almidano Artifoni, why he wears such stiff trousers, what he and Stephen are talking about in "Wandering Rocks," James Joyce's early passion for the Italian language, Joyce's early days in Trieste, his friendship with Artifoni, the Nolan, Christopher Nolan, Stephen's search for a father, and Joyce's brief music career. On the Blog: Who was the real Almidano Artifoni? Blooms & Barnacles Social Media: Facebook | BlueSky | Instagram Subscribe to Blooms & Barnacles: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube  

We discuss the history of two historic houses in Ireland -- Aldborough House and Belvedere House.   To listen to the complete episode or watch a video version, visit patreon.com/barnaclecast

What is Dublin without Church and State? Topics in this episode include Stephen/Joyce's past with Father Conmee, what Father Conmee represents, the eternal battle between Church and State (is it even a battle?), the collusion between Church and State, Father Conmee's fondness for high-class women, which children Father Conmee likes, Father Conmee's love of the aristocracy, the pawnbrokers of souls, Father Conmee's love of missions to Africa, St. Peter Claver, joybells in gay Malahide, Old Times in the Barony, Mary Rochfort, the parable of the unjust steward, Father Conmee's uncharitable charity, the General Slocum, Fr. Bernard Vaughan, and the Lady Maxwell question. Support us on Patreon to get episodes early, and to access bonus content and a video version of our podcast. On the Blog: The Superior, The Very Reverend John Conmee S. J. Blooms & Barnacles Social Media: Facebook | BlueSky | Instagram Subscribe to Blooms & Barnacles: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

We discuss the June 15, 1904 General Slocum disaster. To listen to or watch the full episode, visit patreon.com/barnaclecast