Weshtern Philosophy

In the season 3 finale Bart and Anthony revisit the topic of their first episde: 'PLACE', and reflect on how their understanding and relationship to this might have changed over the past year, as well as...how opinions and knowledge can shift over timeplaces and non-placeswhat gives a place its identitywhen places can represent other thingstravel and travellingGodzillaThe NetherlandsOperation Market Garden We've had a brilliant time this season and feel immensely privileged to have shared space with some extraordinary guests and to have approached some topics we both find very important, moving and inspiring. Thanks to everyone who listens. We're gonna take a wee break and be back in a few months time.Support the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by environmental consultant, author and eco-visioning workshop facilitator Féidhlim Harty to talk about 'Potential'. Féidhlim shares his vision for the future, based on his extensive experience within the world of environmental engineering. We speak aboutoverwhelm at the state of the worldNewtonian vs quantum views of the universethe role Constellation Therapy can play in helping us process contemporary issuesrecent changes in mindset and relationship to Naturethe water cycleFéidhlim's journey to where he is now and his optimism for the futureFéidhlim's LinksFollow him on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fhwetlandsystems/Upcoming Workshops and Trainings (including Eco-Visioning) - https://wetlandsystems.ie/training-workshops/Féidhlim Harty Wetland Systems - https://wetlandsystems.ie/Buy Féidhlim's books here - https://www.permanentpublications.co.uk/feidhlim-harty/'Watering Seeds of Change' - Talk on solutions to flooding, climate breakdown and biodiversity loss through the lens of water and land management - https://youtu.be/QdQgV9jFguQ?si=cyyxd49uQL9k9TQKSupport the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, and somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep, we tackle one of Anthony's favourite topics: 'TOXICITY'. the difference between therapeutic and toxic dosagesthe psychological effects of living in a pharmaceutically-focused worldSola dosis facit venenum - The dosage alone makes the poisondifferences between herbal medicine toxic dosages and drug toxic dosageshow the same compound or experience can have different effects on different peopleour social fear of toxicity without allowing for our personalised ability to deal with itand plenty of shite talk about John Wick and Star Wars.Support the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by broadcaster, music lover and oral history curator Paula Carroll to talk about 'Voice'. From her work recording the oral history of Clare, from introspection to interviewing, from inner to outer reflections, from how we understand ourselves to how we present ourselves and finally, having clarified our Voice, how we use it, particularly in regard to issues like Gaza. This is a sometimes hilarious, sometimes deep, and (in our opinion) a particularly thought-provoking episode.Paula's LinksCuimhneamh an Chláir - https://clarememories.ie/The Clare Oral History Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0HhB7ITOTBN75TlXAQJHGE?si=aebb4f61ead648c5https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-clare-oral-history-podcast/id1592547319The West Wind with Paula Carroll on Clare FM - https://www.clare.fm/radio-schedule/the-west-wind-with-paula-carroll/Support the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by yoga practitioner and mechanical engineer in the field of green technologies Shane Martin to talk about the multiple definitions and applications of 'Openness'. Shane's broad life experience, combined with his tendency towards rigorous and analytical self-questioning, led him to this topic as a linchpin to many others. We discuss Openness as it applies to self, to ego, to relationships with other people, its role in giving life meaning and finally to our relationship with Nature herself.We touch on:how to connect with others, and how to protect yourself while doing sohow to set strong boundarieshow to work with repeated patterns you might be seeing in your relationshipsthe fundamental disconnect underlying the current ecological crisis and what we can do to begin addressing itShane's LinksHow Wolves Change Rivers (also Anthony's favourite video on the internet) - https://youtu.be/ysa5OBhXz-Q?si=FUY8z6L6u7pTv3iSSupport the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by actor Eavan Murphy to talk about how we define success and progression in our personal and professional lives under the topic of 'Productivity'. Bart and Eavan have acted together before and we finally get to dig into this aspect of Bart's life and self-expression. We talk about acting as a practice before moving into broader definitions of how we stay grounded in our practice within a society that puts different pressures upon us and how we, personally, can mark success separately, or even in opposition, to these societal pressures.Support the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by hurler, Gaelgoir and retreat-organiser Diarmuid Lyng. The conversation ended up being as wide-ranging and fascinating as Diarmuid himself but one theme that kept coming up was the act of channelling works and creations that are bigger than yourself, which for this episode we label ‘Facilitation’. Whether it's creating an environment where men can feel free to open up, connecting with nature, keeping your ego in check while holding space or building a brick-and-mortar cultural centre the act of navigating those forces that drive us, guide us and challenge us during these works is a constant learning.Diarmuid's LynksWild Irish Cultural Centre Fundrazrhttps://www.diarmuidlyng.ie/https://www.wildirishretreat.ie/https://www.instagram.com/diarmuidlyng/Diarmuid's SubstackSupport the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Again! And one of us is double-married. In this episode Bart and Anthony have a wee catch-up after the pod break and chat briefly about Anthony's wedding which segues neatly into this week's topic of 'RECIPROCITY'. The lending and receiving of aid, mutually beneficial relationships, different cultural approaches to giving, receiving and hospitality, stories of Ireland, Greece, China and the Netherlands, travelling strangers, charity, and in a beautifully abstract way, the ability to entertain different perspectives and viewpoints from your own.Support the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! In our pasts! In this episode Bart and Anthony begin by talking about 'Friendship' but are dragged by overwhelming tangential and nostalgic forces into the vortex of 'TEENAGEHOOD'. Are you here for bathroom humour, Inbetweeners references, hormones, metal, awkward moments and teenage boys being teenage boys? We hope so. We couldn't escape it. Now neither can you.Support the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by musician, poet agus ridire ceoil Ghaelaigh Rónán Ó Snodaigh to talk about the role of 'Discomfort' in our lives and in the creative process. We discuss the joys and pains of bringing a song out into the world, the value of self-reflection and relationship, conflict, uncertainty, knowledge, Leonard Cohen, Dolly Parton, where the good songs come from and how (hopefully) not to be a gobshite.Rónán's LinksNew album 'Capall Bán Fút', 9 meditative bodhrán rhythms to dance, play, work, sink or swim & sleep to is now available to buy on Bandcamp.https://ronanosnodaigh.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/ronano.snodaighSupport the Podcashthttps://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPodhttps://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophyFollow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube@weshternphilosophypodcastIntro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.Thanks a million!Anthony and Bart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.