Shows
Blow-InsSummer Snug #3We dive into some Blow-Ins podcast lore, discuss how we started it, why we still punish ourselves with it, and slag off some of our own stories.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-3138 min
Blow-InsSummer Snug #2We audition for a role at Fáilte Ireland as we discuss tourism and plan a trip for our foreign listeners.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2425 min
Blow-InsSummer Snug #1We kick off our month of relaxing beach holiday listens... did we sell it? This week, we answer listener questions!Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1726 min
Blow-InsThe TwelfthWe talk about the Orange Order and their wee flutes. The story length is 1690 words. We had to delete about ten minutes of discussion.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1042 min
Blow-InsOn the Nature of AttentionSleep deprivation leads to reflections on Dublin's dawn chorus, summer solstice sadness, and slagging spice bag podcasts.Craig's sad TikToks: @craghantaFollow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0339 min
Blow-InsBiting the BucketHow does it feel to die and be resurrected — twice?We also discuss mental health in Ireland.Craig's ayahuasca article in full.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-2652 min
Blow-InsGather Round Me BoysGather round as we follow the echo of rhymes through the cobbled streets of The Liberties to find the famous Zozimus, Dublin’s blind balladeer and last great gleeman.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1937 min
Blow-InsKochi CulchieWooden sticks, derogatory slurs, rice field field town 田野町, and beef with CMAT. We discuss the divide between urban (Dublin) and rural Ireland.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1244 min
Blow-InsStop. Look. Stay.No, it's not a road safety slogan for children. It's about making connections in Dublin on a bank holiday weekend.(Kara picked the transition song...)Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-0542 min
Blow-InsBring Me SunshineUnder pressure to record a story, Craig turns to a mysterious book about Valentia Island. Stolen slate, fossilised footprints, research stations, and exaggerated Scottish accents… it’s basically Lost, but with worse weather.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2938 min
Blow-InsA Very Sick GirlKara shares the story of how she nearly died in Ireland.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2242 min
Blow-InsThe Beach Comber (1905)Find out how we came to own the only known copy of The Beach Comber (1905) by Irish artist Jack B. Yeats.Rejected title: Repressed 30-something Glaswegian man discovers art.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1541 min
Blow-InsThe CatamaransJoin us as we venture out on another hero's journey, but make sure to bring a pen and paper this time.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0836 min
Blow-InsBog ButterRomantic Ireland might be dead and gone, but there's always a bit of butter in the bog.Rejected title: I hear you're a racist now, Ireland?Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0145 min
Blow-InsSunday NailsWhat happens if you cut your nails on a Sunday? Bad things, according to Irish folklore. Trim with caution.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2439 min
Blow-InsMedium StoutingThere’s poetry in a pint of plain.We test that theory with two of our own, and unveil a new podcast pitch:Too generic for locals. Too specific for foreigners.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1744 min
Blow-InsLittle Gals and Big QuestionsA routine appointment opens the door to freckles, feminism, and the fierce magic inside Irish women.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1032 min
Blow-InsNo Homes of Your OwnWe discuss the knackered state of Irish housing with the help of rebel songs and Teletubbies.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0342 min
Blow-InsThe Firsts and The DeadWe talk about James Joyce's The Dead, but don’t worry... it’s mostly about being alive.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2735 min
Blow-InsMicroplastic PaddiesSure, aren't we all a little bit green on the inside for Paddy's Day?Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2034 min
Blow-InsJohnnie Beats the LuasA morning bagel leads to a warm encounter with a charity runner, sparking reflections on the literal and metaphorical paths we take in life.Johnnie's fundraiser: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GoJohnnieGoGoGoFollow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1329 min
Blow-InsA Grand Auld StretchWe are the only Irish content you'll ever need. Consume us. We're double-bagging tea with a Japanese jingle to celebrate the spring.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-0636 min
Blow-InsThe Light at DaybreakDo you need anything from the shop? I’m just getting the milk and bread, but I might see what light the darkest corners catch.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2736 min
Blow-InsWhen U2 Were GoodUno, dos, tres, catorce! They were cool, you’re not, and redemption is on the way. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-2042 min
Blow-InsA White Whale Called SkelligWhat 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.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1329 min
Blow-InsA Normal PersonWhat 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?Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0631 min
Blow-InsDo You Know John Golden?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.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-3033 min
Blow-InsFish and ChipsRejected titles include 'Frederick Douglass and the Antisemitic Fish Supper' and 'Daniel O’Connell and the Battered Sausage of Solidarity'Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2339 min
Blow-InsEchoes in the GreenWe 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.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-3031 min
Blow-InsSure, You Know YourselfWhy 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.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2334 min
Blow-InsEvery Pub Has a PatStep 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.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1633 min
Blow-InsThe Real St. Patrick's WellDo 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.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0934 min
Blow-InsBlow-Ins - TrailerEver 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.Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky for wee extra bits.Share your own stories with us: blowinspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2200 min