Blooms & Barnacles
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A blog and podcast that discuss James Joyce's Ulysses from a non-academic point of view. Less snooty, more movie references.

M'Coy. Get rid of him quickly.

Leopold Bloom braves an awkward stop-and-chat.Topics in this episode include: Leopold Bloom’s encounter with M’Coy, what Bloom has in common with Larr...
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Henry Flower, Esq

Mr. Bloom runs a mysterious errand at the Westland Row Post Office.Topics include hidden lotuses, Corny Kelleher, Leopold Bloom’s missing hour, tooral...
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The Lotus Eaters

We begin our foray into the languorous “Lotus Eaters” episode.Topics in this episode include how Kelly is like the Terminator, Odysseus and his crew’s...
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Irish Orientalism

We explore Leopold Bloom’s connection to the ancient Phoenicians.Topic covered in this episode include: social hierarchies in Ireland, Dubliners v. cu...
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Titbits

Does Leopold Bloom seem a bit anal retentive to you?Content Warning: We talk an awful lot about poo in this one. If that’s not your cup of tea, use yo...
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Dearest Papli

Is a picnic really just picnic?In this episode, Dermot and Kelly discuss Milly’s letter from Mullingar, those lovely seaside girls, Milly’s purpose in...
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Agendath Netaim

Leopold Bloom contemplates the purchase of immense melonfields north of Jaffa.Topics covered in this episode include the Zionist movement of the early...
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Bloomsday 2021

Happy Bloomsday, one and all!Enjoy a selection of readings from Ulysses by our talented listeners from across the globe. It’s a Bloomsday bash you can...
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Met Him Pike Hoses

We do our best to take Molly’s advice and tell it in plain words - what is metempsychosis?Topics covered in this episode include Boylan’s bold hand, w...
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The Orientalism Show

Why is Leopold Bloom so captivated by the “mysterious East”?In this episode we discuss the Orientalist motif in Ulysses, with a focus on “Calypso.” To...
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