Borstal Boy : The Inner Turmoil of Brendan Behan

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The Mad Genius Thesis

Mnemosyne Media

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Is there a thin line between brilliance and madness? The Mad Genius Thesis podcast investigates the complex and often controversial relationship between creativity and what we variously call madness—whether it’s labeled mental illness, neurodivergence, or simply the wild temperament of genius. Each episode explores cutting-edge research in psychology, neuroscience, and the creative arts to understand how extraordinary minds work—and why they so often seem to walk the edge. We unpack the myths of the “mad genius,” examine the lives of history’s most electrifying creators, and challenge the assu

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Borstal Boy : The Inner Turmoil of Brendan Behan

The Mad Genius Thesis

11 minutes 18 seconds

8 months ago

Borstal Boy : The Inner Turmoil of Brendan Behan

In this episode of The Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we explore Brendan Behan: Life and Works by Michael O'Sullivan, a deep dive into the life of one of Ireland’s most charismatic and self-destructive literary figures. Behan’s world was shaped by political activism, imprisonment, and an unrelenting battle with alcoholism, yet out of this turmoil came some of the most powerful works of Irish literature, including The Quare Fellow and Borstal Boy. How did his mental health struggles, addiction, and volatile personality fuel both his brilliance and his downfall? Was his rebellious, chaotic spirit essential to his art—or did it consume him? Join us as we examine the connection between Behan’s literary genius, his self-destructive tendencies, and the role of trauma in the creative mind.

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