Weshtern Philosophy

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

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

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

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

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

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 America to Ireland via Mexico and Nepal, the teachings and experiences she's encountered along the way and how we hold on to our true selves and our integrity in the presence of external pressures and internal evolution.Brighid's LinksBrighid offers transformational coaching, breathwork classes and 1:1 healing sessions. Learn how to work with her at :https://bcbcreate.com/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

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 catchup, talk about where we're at, what's coming up for the pod and a lot about growth and how we send our intentions into the future. We hope you enjoy.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

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, coffee being made, and people occupying a space together. In these cold, dark, January days we invite our listeners to quietly share the space with us that we have so enjoyed occupying for the past year.And if that's not your thing, no worries! Skip to about 20 minutes into the episode and you'll hear myself and Bart give our thoughts on the exercise, the season, and on silence in general.Thank you to everyone for your support. We'll be back in the Spring with more topics, guests, music and craic. Slán.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

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 catchup and shitetalk after a month of brilliant guests, just to bring the level back down a bit.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