Blow-Ins

An American Wake

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast by going on our first Irish road trip of the year. The title is a belter.

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Water of Life

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A few drams were consumed during this one. Red Spot 15. Lagavulin 10 & 16. GlenDronach 15. Ardbeg 10.

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Lady on the Rock

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We kick off with a look at inner Dublin's ubiquitous window statues.

Subs: Scott McTominay, Troy Parrott, and Daniel O'Donnell.

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Business Time

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:08:58 GMT

Kara is in London. Craig is in Chicago. What did they manage to put together?

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No True Irishman

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A lightweight discussion about porridge and attempted murder.

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The Banshee Tales

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A short Samhain episode to match the early nights. Listen if you dare.

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Carry-On, Citizen

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Confessions and baggage on the way to the ballot box.

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Centra Rising

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

A free packet of biscuits sends us spiralling inwards. We ask: ‘Chat? Are we cooked?’

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House of Guinn Us

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The Liberties is the 23rd coolest neighbourhood in the world and we are its official podcast. We also talk about that Netflix show a bit.

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Steeler Hearts

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We talk about the big game in Dublin. Cultural colonialism or just a bit of craic?

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Benandonner Blues

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Cragadoon weighs up Michael Collins v Éamon de Valera, Roy Keane v Mick McCarthy, and whether he should retreat home across the causeway.

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Doras to Hell

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We step into the season with crisp air, quiet fields, and a doorway to something darker.

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St. Declan's Stone

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We're talking about magic rocks.

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The Weir of Home

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We discuss our trip to the theatre to watch Brendan Gleeson in Conor McPherson's The Weir, reflect on recent loss, and struggle to define what home means.

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Celtic Tiger Prawn

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The time Ireland went from poor to rich to poor.

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Kinsale Boob Tour (1518)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

You read the title. Here's your ticket.

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A Pint at Fallons

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Hello, hello (it's good to be back)

We both blew the chance at a good Champagne Supernova joke in this one.

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Summer Snug #4

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:33:48 GMT

It's a bad one, lads.

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Summer Snug #3

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We 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.

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Summer Snug #2

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We audition for a role at Fáilte Ireland as we discuss tourism and plan a trip for our foreign listeners.

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Summer Snug #1

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We kick off our month of relaxing beach holiday listens... did we sell it? This week, we answer listener questions!

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The Twelfth

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We talk about the Orange Order and their wee flutes. The story length is 1690 words. We had to delete about ten minutes of discussion.

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On the Nature of Attention

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Sleep deprivation leads to reflections on Dublin's dawn chorus, summer solstice sadness, and slagging spice bag podcasts.

Craig's sad TikToks: @craghanta

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Biting the Bucket

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

How does it feel to die and be resurrected — twice?

We also discuss mental health in Ireland.

Craig's ayahuasca article in full.

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Gather Round Me Boys

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Gather 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.

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Kochi Culchie

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Wooden sticks, derogatory slurs, rice field field town 田野町, and beef with CMAT. We discuss the divide between urban (Dublin) and rural Ireland.

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Stop. Look. Stay.

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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...)

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Bring Me Sunshine

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Under 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.

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A Very Sick Girl

Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Kara shares the story of how she nearly died in Ireland.

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The Beach Comber (1905)

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

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.

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The Catamarans

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Join us as we venture out on another hero's journey, but make sure to bring a pen and paper this time.

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Bog Butter

Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Romantic 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?

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Sunday Nails

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

What happens if you cut your nails on a Sunday? Bad things, according to Irish folklore. Trim with caution.

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Medium Stouting

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

There’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.

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Little Gals and Big Questions

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

A routine appointment opens the door to freckles, feminism, and the fierce magic inside Irish women.

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No Homes of Your Own

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

We discuss the knackered state of Irish housing with the help of rebel songs and Teletubbies.

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The Firsts and The Dead

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We talk about James Joyce's The Dead, but don’t worry... it’s mostly about being alive.

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Microplastic Paddies

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Sure, aren't we all a little bit green on the inside for Paddy's Day?

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Johnnie Beats the Luas

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A 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/GoJohnnieGoGoGo

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A Grand Auld Stretch

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We are the only Irish content you'll ever need. Consume us. We're double-bagging tea with a Japanese jingle to celebrate the spring.

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The Light at Daybreak

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Do you need anything from the shop? I’m just getting the milk and bread, but I might see what light the darkest corners catch.

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When U2 Were Good

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Uno, dos, tres, catorce! They were cool, you’re not, and redemption is on the way. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!

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A White Whale Called Skellig

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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.

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A Normal Person

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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?

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Do You Know John Golden?

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:16:57 GMT

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.

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Fish and Chips

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Rejected titles include 'Frederick Douglass and the Antisemitic Fish Supper' and 'Daniel O’Connell and the Battered Sausage of Solidarity'

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Echoes in the Green

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:41 GMT

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.

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Sure, You Know Yourself

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

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.

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Every Pub Has a Pat

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

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.

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The Real St. Patrick's Well

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:07 GMT

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.

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Blow-Ins - Trailer

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:13:36 GMT

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.

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