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Would I Be Right In Saying That?

By: Carlow College St. Patrick's
  • Summary

  • Would I Be Right In Saying That? is a new podcast series hosted by Stewart Quinn, looking at the interconnections between the modern world and the Humanities disciplines with the lecturers at Carlow College, St. Patrick's.


    Ever wonder what connects Tommy Tiernan and Jesus Christ to George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four"? Ever think there is an intelligent conversation to be had regarding the Ukrainian conflict and the homeless crisis in Ireland? Or pondered what the thread running through the works of Sally Rooney dating back to Plato might be?

    Then this might just be the podcast for you.


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    Carlow College, St. Patrick's
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Episodes
  • Episode 7: In conversation with Annemarie Ní Churreáin
    Apr 24 2024

    Following on from the Carlow College Annual Literary Awards and Creative Writing Showcase, Stewart sits down with Donegal poet, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, who presented the awards, to chat about her work, inspiration and process - as well as read a selection of work from across her career.


    Annemarie Ní Churreáin’s work places women’s experience at the centre, and imaginatively explores what it might have been like to live in one of Ireland’s state run institutions.


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    52 mins
  • Episode 6: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff
    Apr 11 2024

    Following on from his recent keynote lecture in Dunamaise Theatre, we dig deeper to talk life and living with Philosophy lecturer, Dr Noel Kavanagh.


    In doing so, we find out what the Romans have done for us, what the Existentialists, and Derrida have to offers us in relation to life's challenges, and the importance of noticing (but not sweating) the small stuff.


    This podcast is hosted by third year Arts & Humanities student, Stewart Quinn.


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    54 mins
  • Episode 5: Celebrating Sisterhood
    Mar 1 2024

    In this episode, we discuss the development and impact of Feminism on the modern world with Dr. Sarah Otten, lecturer in Philosophy at Carlow College and ask what is women's role in society? Why has the Barbie movie caused such a stir? Is the world gendered?


    Host Stewart Quinn is a member of the Feminist Political Thought module in Carlow College.


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    52 mins

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