Weshtern Philosophy

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 introspection to interviewing, from inner to outer reflections, from how we understand ourselves to how we present ourselves and finally, having clarified our Voice, how we use it, particularly in regard to issues like Gaza. This is a sometimes hilarious, sometimes deep, and (in our opinion) a particularly thought-provoking episode.Paula's LinksCuimhneamh an Chláir - https://clarememories.ie/The Clare Oral History Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0HhB7ITOTBN75TlXAQJHGE?si=aebb4f61ead648c5https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-clare-oral-history-podcast/id1592547319The West Wind with Paula Carroll on Clare FM - https://www.clare.fm/radio-schedule/the-west-wind-with-paula-carroll/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 yoga practitioner and mechanical engineer in the field of green technologies Shane Martin to talk about the multiple definitions and applications of 'Openness'. Shane's broad life experience, combined with his tendency towards rigorous and analytical self-questioning, led him to this topic as a linchpin to many others. We discuss Openness as it applies to self, to ego, to relationships with other people, its role in giving life meaning and finally to our relationship with Nature herself.We touch on:how to connect with others, and how to protect yourself while doing sohow to set strong boundarieshow to work with repeated patterns you might be seeing in your relationshipsthe fundamental disconnect underlying the current ecological crisis and what we can do to begin addressing itShane's LinksHow Wolves Change Rivers (also Anthony's favourite video on the internet) - https://youtu.be/ysa5OBhXz-Q?si=FUY8z6L6u7pTv3iSSupport 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 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