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 wel…

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 fut…

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 dosages
• the psychological eff…

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 introspec…

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 'Op…

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 an…

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 …

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 wee…

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 yo…

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 …

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by teacher, breathworker and seeker Brighid Bennett to talk about the multi-faceted definitions of 'Authenticity'. We discuss Brighid's own journey, from A…

We're back! In this, the first episode of Season 3 Bart and Anthony speak about 'SPRING' or 'SEEDING', depending on your tolerance for both philosophy and innuendo. We have a bit of a life and career…

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak / don't speak about 'SILENCE'. It's an experimental one, beginning with about 20 minutes of not-quite-silence; the sounds of Bart arriving, Blarney playing, cof…

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak about 'GIFTS', the ones we give, the ones we receive, the ones that are innate and the ones that are honed through experience. We also have a proper, meandering…

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by men's work facilitator and mentor Niall Graham to talk about 'Men's Work'. Having just completed Niall's three month course in the subject Bart had plen…

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by musician, translator, Irish speaker, dialectologist and photographer John 'Larry' Tracey to talk about the multi-faceted definitions of 'Reflection'. Th…

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak about the delicate nuances of contribution, learning and unspoken social contracts that lead to a successful and angelic traditional Irish music session.

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In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by politician, teacher, mayor and all-around Clare man Flan Garvey to talk about 'Peace', specifically Flan's experience reaching out across the border to …

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by womb worker, dance teacher and women's circle facilitator Aisling Browne to talk about 'Periods'. Aisling's offerings weave together holistic menstrual …

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak about the topic of 'Environment'. Or 'Systems'. Or 'Myth', 'Politics' or 'Musicals'. What actually happened is that we just started talking and assumed we'd fin…