Blooms & Barnacles

We discuss the history of St. Michan's Church in DublinListen to the full episode and find a video version at patreon.com/barnaclecast

History lessons, now with gin!Topics in this episode include Tom Kernan, the 1798 Rebellion in brief, Robert Emmet's rebellion in detail, the Speech from the Dock, Emmet's trial and death, Emmet's legacy beyond the grave, Emmet as a political cult figure, Emmet's legacy in 1904, and the location of Emmet's final resting place. Support us on Patreon to listen to episodes early and access video episodes and bonus content! Blooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | BlueSky | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 

We discuss Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's novel Venus in FursListen to the full version at patreon.com/barnaclecast 

Put on your costliest frillies!Topics in this episode include Bloom's literary interest, Aristotle's Masterpiece, Fair Tyrants, Victorian flagellation literature, Molly's desire for some decent erotica, the origins of Sweets of Sin, why Bloom chooses Sweets of Sin, Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the novel Venus in Furs, masochism in literature, Bloom's inclination towards masochism, Joyce's interest in masochism, the influence of Venus in Furs on Ulysses, Joyce's love letters, and why it matters that Bloom is a "womanly man."On the Blog:Sweets of SinBlooms & Barnacles Social Media:Facebook | BlueSky | InstagramSubscribe to Blooms & Barnacles:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

We tell the story of Silken Thomas' rebellion in 1534. To listen to the full episode or watch a video version, please visit patreon.com/barnaclecast