Taranoia

In show fourteen, traveller woman activist Eileen Flynn comes in to studio to school Tara. It’s a tough time for the travelling community, but Tara and Eileen do their best to have a laugh, although Tara doesn’t always get it right (nothing new there, then). WARNING: includes frank C-word discussion. NSFW. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show thirteen Tara reflects on anger, and where and when it might be more polite than being polite. Sometimes you have to say ‘Raaar’ and take Angtion. What’s ‘angtion’? And is there hope? Tune in and see. Sponsored by Thunderpants. (If you experience a racist incident in Ireland, even as a witness, please consider logging it at www.ireport.ie) Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show twelve Tara shares some unusual things that scare her and three short, weird stories for the week that’s in it. Happy Oíche Shamhna to you all. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show eleven, Tara temporarily separates Dermot Whelan of Today FM’s Dermot and Dave from Dave. They talk about how improv improves your life, meditation, closet hippies, gnus, always having to be ‘on’ and what happens when you’re not. Also, find out what Dermot can do in sixteen seconds and how to be a Sky News reporter. (That’s Sky news, not Sky gnus.) Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show ten, Human Things, Tara expands on the idea that people aren’t just objects or avatars. There’s also nutty pronunciation, some ludicrous statements and (sorry sorry sorry sorry CW) poop. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show nine, Pride and Privilege (with Carl Austin), Tara risks her marriage by bringing her husband, Carl, in to the studio. They talk race, culture shock, steep learning curves, defensiveness, and ways in which Tara is a big old racist. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/

In show eight, Childfree, Tara has a look at what it’s like to not be a parent in a buggy-driven world. She takes some revenge, but is it on the right person? She also deals with some of the suggestions you’ve sent in (thank you). Featuring the return of both rain and Buffy the Podcat. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show seven, the wonderful Aoife Martin comes in to studio to help Tara understand all the current chat about transgender people and their rights. Are genitals the most interesting bit of us, or could it be there's more to us all than that? And why are people always generalising about brown-haired people from Co. Cork? Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show six, Can Anybody Smell Me?, Tara chats sound quality and shares a secret about her nose. Or is it her head? Why edge-signalling can get in the sea. And ageism: what happens when you start to go invisible? (Adapted from her contribution to the Headstuff Lecture series.) And what happens when it goes two ways? And can anybody smell her, and would she even know? Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show five, Tara reflects on the powerful gathering that was Stand 4 Truth on August 26th. Many gathered in central Dublin in solidarity with victims of Church abuse while the Pope said Mass up the road in the Phoenix Park. What does it mean for Catholicism in Ireland today? Is Tara anti-Catholic? NO! Some of her best parents are Catholics. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show four, Tara is joined by her first guest! In the studio and everything! It's executive director of Amnesty International Ireland, suer of the Pope, intimidating cook, Stand4Truth organiser and stone-cold hero Colm O'Gorman. Most importantly, though, he's an ABBA fan. Let's get our disco on. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show three, Popularity Contest, Tara talks about her ridiculous accent, her path to the business called 'show', competition and just keeping the hell going. Should you only put your best side out on social media? Why viral jealousy is pointless. This and a little bit more. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl

In show two, Free Speech and Conspiracy Theories, Tara muses on the world's obsession with debate and who owes who whose time. Is it rugby balls? What does sneering sound like? She also shares her made-up conspiracy theories (which she made up, so chill). Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/ Network https://www.headstuff.org/headstuff-podcast-network/

In show one, Intro, Tara introduces herself and her Taranoia (her own special brand of fear and insecurity) and catches up on what's been happening since Ireland repealed the 8th amendment (the constitutional restriction on reproductive rights) on May 25th. She left Twitter around then, too. How is she coping? What is she wearing? And what the hell has she done with the the duvet? Let's find out. Website http://www.taraflynn.ie Patreon https://www.patreon.com/taraflynnirl Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taraflynnirl/ Network https://www.headstuff.org/headstuff-podcast-network/

Tara Flynn has Taranoia - her own special brand of fear and insecurity - which she battles to get stuff done. Join her for Taranoia, the Tara Flynn Podcast: 30-odd minutes of craic, chat, interviews and lessons learned. Music: Peggy Gou - It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)