Taranoia

In show fifty-four, Tara meets broadcaster Ola Majekodunmi in the beautiful Sunshine Café in Dún Laoghaire. Ola reads a special, personal poem on the pier, written for Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas), but no less pertinent for Brigid’s Day. Beannachtaí na Féile Bríde! (Happy Brigid’s Day!) What better time than Imbolc to discuss what Irishness looks like, identity, the Irish language, resources for learning it and how to get excited about it. Plus, journalism and media, assumptions, why not to touch someone’s hair (in case we still need to be told), how Tara messed up her Irish Leaving Cert exam, and whether Ola needs to watch out for buses.  Check out Ola’s work: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ola-majekodunmi YouTube: What Does ‘Irishness” Look Like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqWKR7eq-CQ Beyond Representation, championing women of colour breaking new ground in Irish media, arts and business: Twitter @brepresentation Twitter @olamajekodunmi1   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show fifty-three, Tara reads a Christmas story she’s written. You know those ones that are on daytime telly with 70s soap stars in them? Like that, but with time travel. There’s a bit of chat first - on not being cool, on Letting it Go, forced jollity and toxic positivity, what a ‘tonic’ is - but if you just want to skip to the story it’s about 18 minutes in. Merry Whatever Holiday You’re Having Yourself (or missing completely if you want). ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show fifty-two, Tara finds out that former MEP Lynn Boylan knows absolutely loads about the climate crisis. She has a scientific background in ecology, in a very hands-on way that, Tara learns, sadly doesn’t involve pic-a-nic baskets. They talk about how communities have evolved and what they could change right now to be kinder to the climate, and to communities themselves. Were things really better in the 80s? What if you can’t afford a bamboo toothbrush, are they doing anything anyway? They chat about saving the snail, rural transport options, whether there’s hope among the climate anxiety and Tara puts forward her ideas for an anti-gravity movement. Thank goodness we have people like Lynn around to set her straight.   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show fifty-one, Tara gets to meet Dr. Amanullah de Sondy in a show LIVE from Cork Podcast Festival. Dr. de Sondy is Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at University College Cork. They chat religion and belief, Scottishness and ‘Muslimness’, kilts, masculinity and how all injustice is related. Tara suggests a terrible new title for his book and we learn more about how Dr. de Sondy ended up being an umpire at Wimbledon. TWICE. Tara also reads ‘Irotica’ from her own book ‘You’re Grand’ and tries to tenuously (“tentatively”) link it to the interview. She reckons it’s a perfect fit.  With thanks to Cork Podcast Festival, Aisling O’Riordan, Arran Mac Gabhann, Blindboy Boatclub for curating, Brian and all at Crawford Art Gallery. Twitter @desondy @corkpodcastfest @crawfordartgall ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show fifty (the real one), Tara breaks her podcast hiatus for a chat. How could she refuse the powerhouse that is Tony Duffin from the Ana Liffey Drug Project? He talks Tara through what ALDP does with regard to dealing with addiction, and realistic concerns for safety versus NIMBYism. How keeping people  #saferfromharm isn’t promoting drug use, but acknowledging the human beings who need support. How prohibition - Just Say No -  just doesn’t work. What Portugal has done about it. And Tara asks whether The Pogues have been underestimated in their role in positive Anglo Irish relations.  www.aldp.ie   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show forty-nine, released on Culture Night day, Tara gets creative. What’s culture anyway? How do artists get started now? Giving the finger to snobbification. And some brand new spoken word/ poetry/ stories/ cultural events based on titles suggested by the Patrons. Searing creations such as: Once Upon a Bus Stop Dreary, Plus les choses changent - Oy, la douleur,  Rage, rage against the flying of the kite, Pride and beetroot juice and many more. Thank you Patrons! And happy Culture Night to you all. ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show forty-eight, Tara takes a quick hiatus from the hiatus to drop in and say hi. How are you getting on? She’s physically falling apart but ready to go Back to School. On being the eejit in the room, what’s on your bord dúlra, fear of starting new things, passive aggressive direction giving and more. Plus a conspiracy theory about fasting apps. Brought to you by Snocks.   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show forty-seven (the last before a Taranoia hiatus), Tara looks back at the first week of July in years past and shares why it’s not always been a great month. Dumpings and bereavement and all that good stuff. How a cheap bouquet nearly cost her the cat. What happens when the sky comes off? Why don’t we have those black armbands anymore? Are ghosts even a thing? And how, though it’s not the same losing pets as it is to lose people, it really does hurt. Be gentle with yourselves. Brought to you by Wee-nex.   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl  

In show 46, journalist and festivals expert Louise Bruton has Tara saying “wow” a lot as she tells of travels, gigs and famous people who’ve sat on her knee. (Harry the dog has a lot to say, you’ll hear him on backing vocals.) They discuss Tara’s badness at festivals, and whether weekend woodlands need enhancement, or if childlike wonder is really all you? Festival tips and wisdom, and stories about getting up-close and personal with Grace Jones and Taylor Swift. The real ones. (Tara says “wow” some more. Harry says “bow wow”.) Louise is behind the Legless in Dublin blog; how hard is it to keep something like that going on your own? Also: singledom, access glasses, lone wolves and velociraptors. No wonder Tara says “wow”.  (NB during the interview, Tara mixes up Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. But sure, those billionaires are all the one, right?) http://leglessindublin.com ‘How Would You Like to be Treated?’ TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odUrmmxH4RI Twitter/ Instagram @luberachi   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 46, Taranoia is (well, was) LIVE from the Library of Progress on the Woodlands Stage at Body & Soul Festival. Special guest: comedian Alison Spittle. With a real live audience in an actual woodland glade - outside, like, in the almost-rain  - Tara and Alison chat about the serious business of comedy and contouring in the car. There’s Alison’s TV show and move to London, as well as what she dreams of doing. Can you fancy a man who’s a crisp, or is it just homesickness? Is #metoo a problem in comedy? Dealing with serious topics using humour, making friends, funeral food, moving statues, the importance of solidarity, and the laziness of some ‘edgy’ jokes  - it’s all here, in a woodland glade by a castle, with a stage-rush by a horny bee. Join us in the glade. You won’t even need your wellies. (With thanks to Naoise, Niall, and all the crew at the Woodlands Stage at Body & Soul.) http://alisonspittle.com   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 44 (wish it was 50, but here we are), Tara celebrates her half century by recording a breezy (literally), free-form, stream-of-consciousness podcast from a car at the side of the road, overlooking Kinsale. That’s right, she’s 50. (Fifty.) (50.) She’s earned every facial line and wrinkle and knee-creak so damn right she’s going to celebrate. As cars roll past wondering if she’s a tree surgeon or some kind of shit spy, Tara reflects on times she nearly died, stuff she’s learned, and reads some questions from patrons she will attempt to answer with the kind of wisdom that automatically lands on you at such a great age, when libraries deem you officially “old”. Right? PARTAY in the car-tay! ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 43, Tara has journalist and author Lynn Enright over to her flat for a chat. They talk about moving to London, the concept of ‘DubLon’ and and finding where you’re meant to be in your life and career. How Lynn highlighted the need to repeal the 8th amendment from overseas. Why is it that now, even those on-side in the UK are outraged about Alabama but don’t seem to know much about the situation in Northern Ireland? And of course they talk about Lynn’s book Vagina: a Re-Education (Allen & Unwin).They reminisce about sex education in Irish schools, the ‘mirror day’, and finding out the vagina might actually be pretty cool, despite messaging to the contrary, and why it doesn’t actually whistle when you walk.  Tara is looking forward to the sequel already and has some ideas. https://www.lynnenright.com   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 42 (recorded a couple of weeks ago), Tara is in London talking to Stewart Lee about comedy and whether PC really has GONE MAD. Stewart has lots of thoughts on Brexit. They talk about the role of satire, and whether comedians have a responsibility when you can, in reality,  ‘say anything (anymore)’. There’s also mic-swapping, background birdsong, Truro, comedy in the olden days, voting, an upcoming film project (see link below), and the alt-right’s forays into humour. This leads to a cracker of a Taranoia-style conspiracy theory, and honestly, Tara is here for it. For info on King Rocker or to donate to help get it made: https://kingrockerfilm.com   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 41, Tara meets up with Emily Waszak of Migrants for Reproductive Justice (MERJ). Tara discovers that while Tara is a big chicken, Emily is much braver. They talk civil disobedience, anarchy, the migrant experience in Ireland, structural discrimination, repro rights and maternity care, housing and evictions, putting yourself out there, and what racism really looks like. There’s also plenty chat about milkshakes and Emily gets a birthday wish. http://merjireland.org   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 40, Tara visits the office of Dr. Arpita Chakraborty (or does she)? Arpita is with the School of Law and Government at DCU and is part of the Ireland India Institute. What makes her, as she self-describes, a “GIF-obsessed feminist killjoy”? In Arpita’s office (or is it?) she and Tara discuss masculinism and toxic masculinity. Why is it so often interpreted as ‘masculinity is toxic’? Arpita sets us straight, with milk and cake. They talk representation, changes in Ireland, and possible echoes in the experiences of the Dalit caste in India and the travelling community here. And Arpita digs deep with spoilers* into certain character arcs on Game of Thrones and *that* controversial episode. Which, of course, is the really important stuff. (Handle dragons with care.) *To avoid GOT spoilers, if you’re behind, skip minute 30 to 34 www.irelandindia.ie Twitter @arp_chak Instagram @foodie_nerd     ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl  

In show 39, Tara has just come back from New York, with its blue-eyed cats and ubiquitous seating. She was also there for a conference on reproductive rights. What are the issues that affect Ireland and the US? Exactly one year on from the Repeal of the 8th amendment in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland is still without access. Why ‘the North is next’ has nothing to do with Winterfell and everything to do with Westminster. Support Alliance for Choice here http://www.alliance4choice.com    ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 38, Tara has tea and porn chat with Caroline West, a Doctoral Scholar (soon to have her PhD) in Sexuality Studies at DCU. Caroline’s work involves examining the experiences of women working in the American porn industry and what feminists say about those experiences, as well as going to Las Vegas for research. Is porn bad (like Tara always heard growing up) or good (agency, empowerment), or a broad and varied industry that can be both? Caroline helps people to talk about sex, and think about who gets to decide what's good or bad. She and Tara chat traditional repression, changing attitudes, cheesy storylines, sharing names with porn stars and the absence, in cinematic depictions, of the sex towel. Twitter: @carolinewest_IE     ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 37, Tara has a think about language and stereotypes. The French have a slightly different connotation for the verb ‘to ignore’: what might that teach us English speakers? How the word ‘cis’ is useful, not derogatory, so let’s stop stressing and listen when trans people have something to tell us. When your Spanish language podcast buddy turns out not to be what he seems. And how people might sell books off the back of dating rules, but those rules might be way more limiting than they seem. Is it jousting you want? Really? Brought to you by Spamdals. (Shout outs to Bethany Black and Mona Eltahawy.)   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show 36, Tara kidnaps Dr. Gavan Titley, Senior Lecturer in Media Studies at Maynooth University. His focus is the politics of racism and multiculturalism in Europe, as well as freedom of speech and what constitutes ‘hate speech’ in traditional and social media. Though race is the main target, Tara feels Gavan’s work could apply to trolling and controlling based on any form of discrimination. In an hour she asks him to cover: the rise of the far right and what big tech can do about it, or is it already too late? Who has the power online? Is ‘hearing out’ harmful ideas useful, or have some ideas been adequately tested in history? The IDW lads. Charlie Hebdo, Notre Dame, and who makes a news story. Is democracy fucked? Is revolution inevitable or just something in Tara’s head? And is there Mill in the fridge? There isn’t half enough time. She’ll just have to have him back. Gavan’s past publications include The Crises of Multiculturalism: Racism in a Neoliberal Age, written with Alana Lentin (Zed Books 2011), and the co-edited National Conversations: Cultural Diversity and Public Service Media (Intellect Books 2014) and After Charlie Hebdo: Terror, Racism, Free Speech (Zed Books 2017).   Racism and Media will be published by Sage Publications in spring 2019.   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl  

In show thirty-five, Tara joins Claire Hunt of Homeless Period Ireland to find out all about what they do. What is period poverty and is there anything we can do about it, short or long term? What counts as a luxury item? On getting caught out, smashing shame, comforts and treats and old loopy pads. The power of volunteering. Why Ireland is still leaving people behind on essentials in 2019. And not really knowing what churching is, thank goodness. Drop-offs, donations and information: https://www.facebook.com/homelessperiodIreland/ Twitter: @homelessperiodD Instagram: @homelessperiodireland     ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show thirty-four, Tara is thrilled that sex-positive smut-peddler supreme Shawna Scott gives her informed, enthusiastic consent to be on the show to talk about sexy times. What’s missing from sex ed? Why the concept of consent can be the very opposite of a mood-killer. What’s it like to be a dating show reality TV star? Why helping strangers to have orgasms can take an emotional toll. And what about the time Shawna accidentally angered both sides of the sectarian divide when all she wanted was for people to have a good time? For Shawna’s toys, go here: https://sexsiopa.ie Her patreon is here: https://www.patreon.com/shawnascott (It’s the least we could do in return for an ol’ orgasm.) ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl  

In show thirty-three, a slightly echoey Tara thinks about what makes her happy. Clue: it’s not folding. But it could well be the new recording gear (thanks, patrons). Why is she afraid of pasta sauce, and why would the Pope be wise to be wary of it? Isn’t it great when shit things don’t happen in the first place? Is that a mohair coat she’s wearing? (No.) A nostalgia chip-trip. What’s the deal with traffic light reflections? Plus, a poem about a truly joyous sighting of national treasure in a car park. In association with no one but you.   ---   Website   http://www.taraflynn.ie   Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl   Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show thirty-two, aptly enough in time for April Fools Day, Tara wonders who can be tricked and how. A look at how loneliness and vulnerability gets exploited. Close-up magic. Poison apples. Pseudo-science men. And lots and lot of emotion (sorrynotsorry). Brought to you in association with Snake Oil. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show thirty-one, Tara asks who feels safe? Not her, that’s for sure. And maybe that’s all right. But what can we do to feel a bit better when the world seems grim and everyone’s in pain? That’s right: meditate. Just for you, Tara improvises an incredibly beautiful and life-changing guided meditation to do wherever you are, right now. It will change your life.* (*Might not change your life.) In association with Brewvet. This episode ends with sounds from Cape Reinga, the northern tip of New Zealand and the confluence point of the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. According to Māori mythology, it is at this point that the spirits of the dead gather to depart the mainland and begin their descent to the underworld. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show thirty, Tara sets out her Thirteen Rules for Life. “Finally!” says you. Well, everyone else is doing it and we can’t let Taranoia stop us from living our best selves in a Flynnspiring way. So here’s a list of wisdoms she’s sure to be touring soon. Also this week, a chat with St. Patrick, recovering after his recent festivities. Brought to you by the new smash hit Schwarzenegger movie Emerald Isle Be Back. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-nine, Tara considers fame, minor to mega. What’s good about it? What’s not? Perks vs privacy. What happens when friends gets superstar famous? Is being famous a viable job in itself? Also, old Hollywood icons, making it, rudeness to and from servers and being human in the public eye. (NB no server has ever gone un-tipped on Tara’s watch, no matter how snotty the service or her own response.) Brought to you by Floxadol, in association with Lent. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-eight, Tara thinks hard about cancel culture, accountability, slip-ups vs major transgressions, celebrity passes, forgiveness, constructive criticism, trolling, consequences and what, in reality, deserves immediate cancelling. Brought to you by Rental Floss. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-seven, historian Fin Dwyer tells Tara whether there’s any weight to her notion that historical witches have a through-line to online swarms. Are shocking events of the past too serious to correlate to today’s stresses? Is there a modern-day equivalent to stocks and what’s a scold’s bridle? Uppity women. Shame as a silencing tool. Fear and power. The tragedy of Bridget Cleary. How European witch trials, which crossed to Atlantic to Salem, originated in an Irish town. (No Wiccans were dissed in the making of this podcast.) To hear more from Fin visit https://irishhistorypodcast.ie Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-six, award-winning author Emilie Pine helps Tara to do a deep dive on periods. Tara and Emilie aren’t doctors, instead, they jump the chat off from Emilie’s essay Notes on Bleeding and Other Crimes from her bestseller Notes to Self (Tramp Press). Why are we still so reluctant to talk about periods? What if you’re not having them? And what’s the deal with disgust?  Also: to hair or not to hair, and creaming. What’s a leg hat and why would someone throw a scarf down their leg? All will be revealed. (For more on period poverty in Ireland, check out Homeless Period Ireland https://www.facebook.com/homelessperiodIreland/) Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-five, Tara wonders if she’s a feminist at all, she’s often so bad at it. There’s so much to take in and Tara, the eejit, hasn’t always been paying attention. What’s a feminist in the first place and how do you surf those waves? Can someone be anti-choice and feminist? What about lads? Why does intersectionality matter? Internalised misogyny is one hell of a tricky fecker - she attempts to grapple with that. What hope do we have in beating sexism if the ones on the receiving end are doing it, too? In association with no one (the boom is not back). Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-four, Kate McGrew (aka Lady Grew) award-winning rapper singer dancer comic, sex worker and Director of Sex Workers Alliance (SWAI) drops in to drop Tara in it with a surprise challenge. Before that, they manage to chat about sex work in Ireland, changing attitudes, Irish law, shamelessness, fearlessness, safety, autonomy, theatre and Kate’s brilliant show Hookers Do It Standing Up. Not bad for a Monday. For more information on SWAI visit https://www.facebook.com/sexworkersallianceireland Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-three, Evie Nevin visits Headstuff HQ to tell Tara all about disability, accessiblity and visibility. How does Dublin fare in terms of getting around? Evie has gone over to the dark side recently and gone into politics. Can Tara dissuade her in time and get her to follow her true calling, solving crimes? Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-two Tara shows how a Good Girl becomes a Difficult Woman and when being ‘nice’ can be gross. Rightness: which is better - correct, or just? Should you always give in and play Twister? Tara has a back and forth with herself - and she doesn’t always agree - on whether being difficult is actually worth it or not. If you’re sick of going “tee hee”, this might be the episode for you. Sponsored by Diet Air. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show twenty-one, Ellie Kisyombe comes in to studio. She tells Tara about the wonderful Our Table project (www.ourtable.ie) that shows how food can connect people, and what we all need to do to end Direct Provision. There’s also matchmaking, an Ellie-inspired energy drink, and we find out which animal could be the one to put an end to Ellie’s political career. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

CW: abortion. Last year, the Republic of Ireland voted to repeal the 8th amendment to its constitution. For the first time there is now (like this-week-now, January-2019-now) access to abortion for some here at home. But misinformation and stigma remain. Tara had to travel for an abortion in 2006. What’s it like to realise you’re pregnant when you don’t want to be, when you can’t be? And how do you then become a secret agent? No one should ever have to share their story, but in this very personal Taranoia, Tara hopes we won’t let old fear keep us from talking to each other. HSE Unplanned Pregnancy help at myoptions.ie or call 1800 828 010 --- Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

Look, it’s that time of the year again and there’s nothing we can do about it. Here’s a bumper, annual-size Taranoia to help you through. What have we learned this year? What’s been banned and who’s the boss of you? Also features Tara being a dick (shock), listeners’ conspiracy theories, a random act of kindness and a query about pubes. Merry Winterval, fellow eejits! Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show eighteen, Tara asks historian Dr. Mary McAuliffe why the past is so important to the present. Where are all the women in the books, and were historians telling us where they were all along? What do we really mean when we talk about ‘patriarchy’? And what have zombies got to do with it? Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show seventeen, High Horse, Tara shares the English language’s three most powerful words. She digs deeper into her own privilege and explains the concept of the subterranean horse. Why does asking for kindness get read as preachy? What’s the deal with ‘woke’? Why are some discussion panels just mad? And what’s going on with toasters? Sponsored by Freese. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show sixteen, Tara has her old mate Michelle Read in to chat about improv, comedy, and Michelle’s award-winning plays. How did they get into a dog-suit together? What was comedy like in the 90s? How do you turg? And bonus content: has #MeToo gone too far? Selina Totty asks Jennifer Mandible - a contrarian dying to be on the radio. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show fifteen, it’s 10 years since Tara and Carl went on their first date. TEN YEARS. That’s given Tara time to think about all the time she was single, often happily, but then sometimes loneliness dicked with her brain. Includes dick pics, hooking up and the secret to love and relationships. The answer may surprise you! (Yeah, right.) Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show fourteen, traveller woman activist Eileen Flynn comes in to studio to school Tara. It’s a tough time for the travelling community, but Tara and Eileen do their best to have a laugh, although Tara doesn’t always get it right (nothing new there, then). WARNING: includes frank C-word discussion. NSFW. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show thirteen Tara reflects on anger, and where and when it might be more polite than being polite. Sometimes you have to say ‘Raaar’ and take Angtion. What’s ‘angtion’? And is there hope? Tune in and see. Sponsored by Thunderpants. (If you experience a racist incident in Ireland, even as a witness, please consider logging it at www.ireport.ie) Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show twelve Tara shares some unusual things that scare her and three short, weird stories for the week that’s in it. Happy Oíche Shamhna to you all. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show eleven, Tara temporarily separates Dermot Whelan of Today FM’s Dermot and Dave from Dave. They talk about how improv improves your life, meditation, closet hippies, gnus, always having to be ‘on’ and what happens when you’re not. Also, find out what Dermot can do in sixteen seconds and how to be a Sky News reporter. (That’s Sky news, not Sky gnus.) Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show ten, Human Things, Tara expands on the idea that people aren’t just objects or avatars. There’s also nutty pronunciation, some ludicrous statements and (sorry sorry sorry sorry CW) poop. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show nine, Pride and Privilege (with Carl Austin), Tara risks her marriage by bringing her husband, Carl, in to the studio. They talk race, culture shock, steep learning curves, defensiveness, and ways in which Tara is a big old racist. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show eight, Childfree, Tara has a look at what it’s like to not be a parent in a buggy-driven world. She takes some revenge, but is it on the right person? She also deals with some of the suggestions you’ve sent in (thank you). Featuring the return of both rain and Buffy the Podcat. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show seven, the wonderful Aoife Martin comes in to studio to help Tara understand all the current chat about transgender people and their rights. Are genitals the most interesting bit of us, or could it be there's more to us all than that? And why are people always generalising about brown-haired people from Co. Cork? Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show six, Can Anybody Smell Me?, Tara chats sound quality and shares a secret about her nose. Or is it her head? Why edge-signalling can get in the sea. And ageism: what happens when you start to go invisible? (Adapted from her contribution to the Headstuff Lecture series.) And what happens when it goes two ways? And can anybody smell her, and would she even know? Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show five, Tara reflects on the powerful gathering that was Stand 4 Truth on August 26th. Many gathered in central Dublin in solidarity with victims of Church abuse while the Pope said Mass up the road in the Phoenix Park. What does it mean for Catholicism in Ireland today? Is Tara anti-Catholic? NO! Some of her best parents are Catholics. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show four, Tara is joined by her first guest! In the studio and everything! It's executive director of Amnesty International Ireland, suer of the Pope, intimidating cook, Stand4Truth organiser and stone-cold hero Colm O'Gorman. Most importantly, though, he's an ABBA fan. Let's get our disco on. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl