Blooms & Barnacles Podcast
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The internet's foremost expert on James Joyce and Nicolas Cage. Now in podcast form!
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We're so proud of our video about Ulysses and AI that we're pulling it out from behind the paywall for your perusal.
Could an AI write Ulysses?
Watch now at:
youtu.be/lHVdjVLpLx0
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Could an AI write Ulysses?
Watch now at:
youtu.be/lHVdjVLpLx0
#booksky
New Episode: Mr. W.H.
Shakespeare's sonnets were dedicated to Mr. W.H., but who was he? The Fair Youth? Buck Mulligan? We have thoughts.
#booksky
Shakespeare's sonnets were dedicated to Mr. W.H., but who was he? The Fair Youth? Buck Mulligan? We have thoughts.
#booksky
Ep. 165 - Mr. W. H. — Blooms & Barnacles
“—Do you think it is only a paradox? the quaker librarian was asking. The mocker is never taken seriously when he is most serious.”
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November 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
New Episode: Mr. W.H.
Shakespeare's sonnets were dedicated to Mr. W.H., but who was he? The Fair Youth? Buck Mulligan? We have thoughts.
#booksky
Shakespeare's sonnets were dedicated to Mr. W.H., but who was he? The Fair Youth? Buck Mulligan? We have thoughts.
#booksky
If you want to read Ulysses, just read it. The first two chapters are not as hard as you think. It's OK not to understand everything in Proteus. Just read it and note what you DO get. If you're skipping chapters, Ulysses may not be the book you're actually interested in, which is also OK.
12. People who want you to thrive will offer help and advice. If advice is all they offer, it's probably shit.
13. If that chick don't wanna know, forget her.
14. If you want to read Ulysses, start on Chapter 4 (meeting Leopold Bloom) and revisit the earlier chapters once you've found your feet.
13. If that chick don't wanna know, forget her.
14. If you want to read Ulysses, start on Chapter 4 (meeting Leopold Bloom) and revisit the earlier chapters once you've found your feet.
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you want to read Ulysses, just read it. The first two chapters are not as hard as you think. It's OK not to understand everything in Proteus. Just read it and note what you DO get. If you're skipping chapters, Ulysses may not be the book you're actually interested in, which is also OK.
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
If you haven't already, check out our October bonus episode:
We talk with author Eric Wagner about Robert Anton Wilson, James Joyce, and his new book about both
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We talk with author Eric Wagner about Robert Anton Wilson, James Joyce, and his new book about both
#booksky
Bonus Ep. 34 - Robert Anton Wilson w/ Eric Wagner (Video) | Blooms & Barnacles
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November 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
If you haven't already, check out our October bonus episode:
We talk with author Eric Wagner about Robert Anton Wilson, James Joyce, and his new book about both
#booksky
We talk with author Eric Wagner about Robert Anton Wilson, James Joyce, and his new book about both
#booksky
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy Halloween!
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Today we harvested many olive trees in Ramallah. Wothout Israeli and international volunteers, the Palestinian farmers are prohibited from harvesting their own orchards. This is their livelihood, and we stand in solidarity with them.
#IsraeliOccupation
#IsraeliOccupation
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today we harvested many olive trees in Ramallah. Wothout Israeli and international volunteers, the Palestinian farmers are prohibited from harvesting their own orchards. This is their livelihood, and we stand in solidarity with them.
#IsraeliOccupation
#IsraeliOccupation
Ep. 164 - Puck Mulligan
In which, we discuss Buck Mulligan's role as a Shakespearean fool within Ulysses, tormenting poor Stephen Dedalus.
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In which, we discuss Buck Mulligan's role as a Shakespearean fool within Ulysses, tormenting poor Stephen Dedalus.
#booksky
Ep. 164 - Puck Mulligan — Blooms & Barnacles
You will serve that which you laugh at.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ep. 164 - Puck Mulligan
In which, we discuss Buck Mulligan's role as a Shakespearean fool within Ulysses, tormenting poor Stephen Dedalus.
#booksky
In which, we discuss Buck Mulligan's role as a Shakespearean fool within Ulysses, tormenting poor Stephen Dedalus.
#booksky
I'm beginning my research phase for "Sirens" and I'm not sure what to cover in this episode. I'm considering covering it in a single episode and then moving onto "Cyclops," which I have A LOT to talk about. What would you want me to cover from "Sirens?"
Leave your thoughts in the comments!
Leave your thoughts in the comments!
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I'm beginning my research phase for "Sirens" and I'm not sure what to cover in this episode. I'm considering covering it in a single episode and then moving onto "Cyclops," which I have A LOT to talk about. What would you want me to cover from "Sirens?"
Leave your thoughts in the comments!
Leave your thoughts in the comments!
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Finally, I can softly recall Michael Furey in glorious 4K!
October 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Finally, I can softly recall Michael Furey in glorious 4K!
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AI has lost the dunce vote. It’s over
October 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
AI has lost the dunce vote. It’s over
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David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
October 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
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The whispers of doubt dance around the genius of Shakespeare. Each play feels like a tapestry woven from many voices, urging us to explore the depths of collaboration and creativity. #booksky #books
Ep. 163 - The Spirit of Reconciliation
Shakespeare couldn't have possibly written all those plays all by himself... right?
#booksky
Shakespeare couldn't have possibly written all those plays all by himself... right?
#booksky
Ep. 163 - The Spirit of Reconciliation — Blooms & Barnacles
Bitches love sonnets.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The whispers of doubt dance around the genius of Shakespeare. Each play feels like a tapestry woven from many voices, urging us to explore the depths of collaboration and creativity. #booksky #books
Ep. 163 - The Spirit of Reconciliation
Shakespeare couldn't have possibly written all those plays all by himself... right?
#booksky
Shakespeare couldn't have possibly written all those plays all by himself... right?
#booksky
Ep. 163 - The Spirit of Reconciliation — Blooms & Barnacles
Bitches love sonnets.
www.bloomsandbarnacles.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Ep. 163 - The Spirit of Reconciliation
Shakespeare couldn't have possibly written all those plays all by himself... right?
#booksky
Shakespeare couldn't have possibly written all those plays all by himself... right?
#booksky
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A small fire at the front of the bookshop was started last night after rubbish bags that were awaiting collection were set on fire. The guards don’t have reason at this time to believe it was a targeted attack. Thankfully the damage was limited and everyone is safe. We are open for business as usual
October 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A small fire at the front of the bookshop was started last night after rubbish bags that were awaiting collection were set on fire. The guards don’t have reason at this time to believe it was a targeted attack. Thankfully the damage was limited and everyone is safe. We are open for business as usual
This month on Patreon, we're discussing Djuna Barnes' classic novel about 1920's Paris and lesbian longing, Nightwood
#booksky
Listen or watch the video at patreon.com/barnaclecast
#booksky
Listen or watch the video at patreon.com/barnaclecast
September 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This month on Patreon, we're discussing Djuna Barnes' classic novel about 1920's Paris and lesbian longing, Nightwood
#booksky
Listen or watch the video at patreon.com/barnaclecast
#booksky
Listen or watch the video at patreon.com/barnaclecast
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@moderation.bsky.app has suppressed my Sweets of Sin post!
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
September 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
@moderation.bsky.app has suppressed my Sweets of Sin post!
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
Ep. 162 - Quaker Librarian
We discuss an especially an especially obscure passage of Ulysses and @animatewithdermot.bsky.social 's most obscure illustration
#booksky
We discuss an especially an especially obscure passage of Ulysses and @animatewithdermot.bsky.social 's most obscure illustration
#booksky
Ep. 162 - Quaker Librarian — Blooms & Barnacles
I, for one, think geese really do have souls. Topics in this episode include librarian Thomas Lyster and his Quaker faith, why Lyster always seems to be dancing in “Scylla and Charybdis,” the journal...
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September 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Ep. 162 - Quaker Librarian
We discuss an especially an especially obscure passage of Ulysses and @animatewithdermot.bsky.social 's most obscure illustration
#booksky
We discuss an especially an especially obscure passage of Ulysses and @animatewithdermot.bsky.social 's most obscure illustration
#booksky
@moderation.bsky.app has suppressed my Sweets of Sin post!
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
September 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
@moderation.bsky.app has suppressed my Sweets of Sin post!
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
To read the blog post that's too hot for Bluesky, please visit bloomsandbarnacles.com
It's what James Joyce would want you to do
#booksky
New blog post -- Sweets of Sin
On the influence of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Venus in Furs, and Victorian flagellation literature on Ulysses
#booksky
On the influence of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Venus in Furs, and Victorian flagellation literature on Ulysses
#booksky
Sweets of Sin — Blooms & Barnacles
“... a volume of peccaminous pornographical tendency entitled Sweets of Sin, anonymous author a gentleman of fashion…” “...I wonder what kind is that book he brought me Sweets of Sin by a gen...
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September 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
New blog post -- Sweets of Sin
On the influence of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Venus in Furs, and Victorian flagellation literature on Ulysses
#booksky
On the influence of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, Venus in Furs, and Victorian flagellation literature on Ulysses
#booksky
Ep. 161 - Yogibogeybox
If you'd like to know about the various uncouth antics of a young James Joyce and Oliver St. John Gogarty, we've got you covered.
#booksky
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If you'd like to know about the various uncouth antics of a young James Joyce and Oliver St. John Gogarty, we've got you covered.
#booksky
www.bloomsandbarnacles.com/episodes/ep-...
Ep. 161 - Yogibogeybox — Blooms & Barnacles
We finally learn the weirdest thing that Joyce and Gogarty got up to.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Ep. 161 - Yogibogeybox
If you'd like to know about the various uncouth antics of a young James Joyce and Oliver St. John Gogarty, we've got you covered.
#booksky
www.bloomsandbarnacles.com/episodes/ep-...
If you'd like to know about the various uncouth antics of a young James Joyce and Oliver St. John Gogarty, we've got you covered.
#booksky
www.bloomsandbarnacles.com/episodes/ep-...
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We're talking Giacomo Joyce, James Joyce's only story set outside of Dublin. We talk about the poetry of the work, how it influenced his later work, and of course the controversy surrounding this work
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
Bonus Ep. 32 - Giacomo Joyce [TEASER]
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September 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We're talking Giacomo Joyce, James Joyce's only story set outside of Dublin. We talk about the poetry of the work, how it influenced his later work, and of course the controversy surrounding this work
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
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Being on social media is fine but if it’s getting in the way of you doing deep reading and deep thinking, then your balance of how you spend your time is off
Lots of interesting threads here and none of them are a substitute for reading a good book or essay
Lots of interesting threads here and none of them are a substitute for reading a good book or essay
September 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Being on social media is fine but if it’s getting in the way of you doing deep reading and deep thinking, then your balance of how you spend your time is off
Lots of interesting threads here and none of them are a substitute for reading a good book or essay
Lots of interesting threads here and none of them are a substitute for reading a good book or essay
We're talking Giacomo Joyce, James Joyce's only story set outside of Dublin. We talk about the poetry of the work, how it influenced his later work, and of course the controversy surrounding this work
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
Bonus Ep. 32 - Giacomo Joyce [TEASER]
YouTube video by Blooms & Barnacles Podcast
youtu.be
September 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We're talking Giacomo Joyce, James Joyce's only story set outside of Dublin. We talk about the poetry of the work, how it influenced his later work, and of course the controversy surrounding this work
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
Here's a preview. You can find the full episode at patreon.com/barnaclecast
youtu.be/sshBjDtpf-o
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AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.