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Weshtern Philosophy
Weshtern Philosophy
42 episodes
3 months ago
Two friends with oceans of notions discuss the unseen forces in our lives through the lens of music, mystery and craic. With Bart Lever and Anthony O'Connor

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Two friends with oceans of notions discuss the unseen forces in our lives through the lens of music, mystery and craic. With Bart Lever and Anthony O'Connor

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Philosophy
Arts,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health
Episodes (20/42)
Weshtern Philosophy
S03E12 - Place II

In the season 3 finale Bart and Anthony revisit the topic of their first episde: 'PLACE', and reflect on how their understanding and relationship to this might have changed over the past year, as well as...

  • how opinions and knowledge can shift over time
  • places and non-places
  • what gives a place its identity
  • when places can represent other things
  • travel and travelling
  • Godzilla
  • The Netherlands
  • Operation Market Garden


We've had a brilliant time this season and feel immensely privileged to have shared space with some extraordinary guests and to have approached some topics we both find very important, moving and inspiring. Thanks to everyone who listens. We're gonna take a wee break and be back in a few months time.


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Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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3 months ago
1 hour 27 minutes 42 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E11 - Potential [w. Féidhlim Harty]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by environmental consultant, author and eco-visioning workshop facilitator Féidhlim Harty to talk about 'Potential'. Féidhlim shares his vision for the future, based on his extensive experience within the world of environmental engineering. We speak about


  • overwhelm at the state of the world
  • Newtonian vs quantum views of the universe
  • the role Constellation Therapy can play in helping us process contemporary issues
  • recent changes in mindset and relationship to Nature
  • the water cycle
  • Féidhlim's journey to where he is now and his optimism for the future


Féidhlim's Links

Follow him on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fhwetlandsystems/

Upcoming Workshops and Trainings (including Eco-Visioning) - https://wetlandsystems.ie/training-workshops/

Féidhlim Harty Wetland Systems - https://wetlandsystems.ie/

Buy Féidhlim's books here - https://www.permanentpublications.co.uk/feidhlim-harty/

'Watering Seeds of Change' - Talk on solutions to flooding, climate breakdown and biodiversity loss through the lens of water and land management - https://youtu.be/QdQgV9jFguQ?si=cyyxd49uQL9k9TQK


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Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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4 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes 9 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E10 - Toxicity

In this episode, and somewhere between the sacred silence and sleep, we tackle one of Anthony's favourite topics: 'TOXICITY'.


  • the difference between therapeutic and toxic dosages
  • the psychological effects of living in a pharmaceutically-focused world
  • Sola dosis facit venenum - The dosage alone makes the poison
  • differences between herbal medicine toxic dosages and drug toxic dosages
  • how the same compound or experience can have different effects on different people
  • our social fear of toxicity without allowing for our personalised ability to deal with it
  • and plenty of shite talk about John Wick and Star Wars.


Support the Podcasht

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Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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4 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes 6 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E09 - Voice [w. Paula Carroll]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by broadcaster, music lover and oral history curator Paula Carroll to talk about 'Voice'. From her work recording the oral history of Clare, from introspection to interviewing, from inner to outer reflections, from how we understand ourselves to how we present ourselves and finally, having clarified our Voice, how we use it, particularly in regard to issues like Gaza. This is a sometimes hilarious, sometimes deep, and (in our opinion) a particularly thought-provoking episode.


Paula's Links

Cuimhneamh an Chláir - https://clarememories.ie/


The Clare Oral History Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/0HhB7ITOTBN75TlXAQJHGE?si=aebb4f61ead648c5

https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-clare-oral-history-podcast/id1592547319


The West Wind with Paula Carroll on Clare FM - https://www.clare.fm/radio-schedule/the-west-wind-with-paula-carroll/



Support the Podcasht

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Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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4 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes 49 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E08 - Openness [w. Shane Martin]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by yoga practitioner and mechanical engineer in the field of green technologies Shane Martin to talk about the multiple definitions and applications of 'Openness'. Shane's broad life experience, combined with his tendency towards rigorous and analytical self-questioning, led him to this topic as a linchpin to many others. We discuss Openness as it applies to self, to ego, to relationships with other people, its role in giving life meaning and finally to our relationship with Nature herself.


We touch on:


  • how to connect with others, and how to protect yourself while doing so
  • how to set strong boundaries
  • how to work with repeated patterns you might be seeing in your relationships
  • the fundamental disconnect underlying the current ecological crisis and what we can do to begin addressing it


Shane's Links

How Wolves Change Rivers (also Anthony's favourite video on the internet) - https://youtu.be/ysa5OBhXz-Q?si=FUY8z6L6u7pTv3iS


Support the Podcasht

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@weshternphilosophypodcast


Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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4 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 10 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E07 - Productivity [w. Eavan Murphy]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by actor Eavan Murphy to talk about how we define success and progression in our personal and professional lives under the topic of 'Productivity'. Bart and Eavan have acted together before and we finally get to dig into this aspect of Bart's life and self-expression. We talk about acting as a practice before moving into broader definitions of how we stay grounded in our practice within a society that puts different pressures upon us and how we, personally, can mark success separately, or even in opposition, to these societal pressures.



Support the Podcasht

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https://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophy


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@weshternphilosophypodcast


Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.



Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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5 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes 45 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E06 - Facilitation [w. Diarmuid Lyng]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by hurler, Gaelgoir and retreat-organiser Diarmuid Lyng. The conversation ended up being as wide-ranging and fascinating as Diarmuid himself but one theme that kept coming up was the act of channelling works and creations that are bigger than yourself, which for this episode we label ‘Facilitation’. Whether it's creating an environment where men can feel free to open up, connecting with nature, keeping your ego in check while holding space or building a brick-and-mortar cultural centre the act of navigating those forces that drive us, guide us and challenge us during these works is a constant learning.


Diarmuid's Lynks

Wild Irish Cultural Centre Fundrazr

https://www.diarmuidlyng.ie/

https://www.wildirishretreat.ie/

https://www.instagram.com/diarmuidlyng/

Diarmuid's Substack



Support the Podcasht

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https://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophy


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Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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5 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes 19 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E05 - Reciprocity

We're back! Again! And one of us is double-married. In this episode Bart and Anthony have a wee catch-up after the pod break and chat briefly about Anthony's wedding which segues neatly into this week's topic of 'RECIPROCITY'. The lending and receiving of aid, mutually beneficial relationships, different cultural approaches to giving, receiving and hospitality, stories of Ireland, Greece, China and the Netherlands, travelling strangers, charity, and in a beautifully abstract way, the ability to entertain different perspectives and viewpoints from your own.


Support the Podcasht

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@weshternphilosophypodcast


Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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5 months ago
1 hour 25 minutes 46 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E04 - Teenagehood

We're back! In our pasts! In this episode Bart and Anthony begin by talking about 'Friendship' but are dragged by overwhelming tangential and nostalgic forces into the vortex of 'TEENAGEHOOD'. Are you here for bathroom humour, Inbetweeners references, hormones, metal, awkward moments and teenage boys being teenage boys? We hope so. We couldn't escape it. Now neither can you.


Support the Podcasht

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@weshternphilosophypodcast


Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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6 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes 56 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E03 - Discomfort [w. Rónán Ó Snodaigh]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by musician, poet agus ridire ceoil Ghaelaigh Rónán Ó Snodaigh to talk about the role of 'Discomfort' in our lives and in the creative process. We discuss the joys and pains of bringing a song out into the world, the value of self-reflection and relationship, conflict, uncertainty, knowledge, Leonard Cohen, Dolly Parton, where the good songs come from and how (hopefully) not to be a gobshite.


Rónán's Links

New album 'Capall Bán Fút', 9 meditative bodhrán rhythms to dance, play, work, sink or swim & sleep to is now available to buy on Bandcamp.

https://ronanosnodaigh.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ronano.snodaigh


Support the Podcasht

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Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6 months ago
59 minutes

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E02 - Authenticity [w. Brighid Bennett]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by teacher, breathworker and seeker Brighid Bennett to talk about the multi-faceted definitions of 'Authenticity'. We discuss Brighid's own journey, from America to Ireland via Mexico and Nepal, the teachings and experiences she's encountered along the way and how we hold on to our true selves and our integrity in the presence of external pressures and internal evolution.


Brighid's Links

Brighid offers transformational coaching, breathwork classes and 1:1 healing sessions. Learn how to work with her at :

https://bcbcreate.com/



Support the Podcasht

https://www.patreon.com/WeshternPhilosophyPod

https://ko-fi.com/weshternphilosophy


Follow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

@weshternphilosophypodcast


Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes 53 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S03E01 - Spring / Seeding

We're back! In this, the first episode of Season 3 Bart and Anthony speak about 'SPRING' or 'SEEDING', depending on your tolerance for both philosophy and innuendo. We have a bit of a life and career catchup, talk about where we're at, what's coming up for the pod and a lot about growth and how we send our intentions into the future. We hope you enjoy.


Support the Podcasht

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Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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7 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 23 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E14 - Silence [Season Finale]

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak / don't speak about 'SILENCE'. It's an experimental one, beginning with about 20 minutes of not-quite-silence; the sounds of Bart arriving, Blarney playing, coffee being made, and people occupying a space together. In these cold, dark, January days we invite our listeners to quietly share the space with us that we have so enjoyed occupying for the past year.

And if that's not your thing, no worries! Skip to about 20 minutes into the episode and you'll hear myself and Bart give our thoughts on the exercise, the season, and on silence in general.

Thank you to everyone for your support. We'll be back in the Spring with more topics, guests, music and craic. Slán.


Support the Podcasht

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Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart



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10 months ago
56 minutes 16 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E13 - Gifts

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak about 'GIFTS', the ones we give, the ones we receive, the ones that are innate and the ones that are honed through experience. We also have a proper, meandering catchup and shitetalk after a month of brilliant guests, just to bring the level back down a bit.


Support the Podcasht

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Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart



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10 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E12 - Men's Work - [w. Niall Graham]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by men's work facilitator and mentor Niall Graham to talk about 'Men's Work'. Having just completed Niall's three month course in the subject Bart had plenty to say about his own personal experience and the benefits he's found in engaging with this. The conversation explores the many aspects of masculinity and how work like this can affect things outside ourselves; not just our relationships and our self-worth but also place and community. Niall also speaks on the role of the Feminine and women in guiding and supporting Men's Work. If you're interested in masculinity, self-worth, relationships or abundance this episode is sure to have something for you.


Niall's Links

https://www.instagram.com/_niall_graham_/

Niall's Offerings and Further Information available here

Listen to Niall's own podcast here.


Support the Podcasht

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Intro / Outro music composed, recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. If we are using a version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it, that is being played by John Tracey and that version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10 months ago
1 hour 29 minutes 23 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E11 - Reflection - [w. John Tracey]

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by musician, translator, Irish speaker, dialectologist and photographer John 'Larry' Tracey to talk about the multi-faceted definitions of 'Reflection'. This is a beautifully ambling episode, going from songs to language to emotional connection via accents and baritone acoustic guitars.


Larry's Links

https://www.instagram.com/johnlarrytracey/

https://www.youtube.com/johntraceymusic

Listen to Larry's albums

'Dangerous to Go Alone'

and

'This Is Home'

on all streaming platforms.


Support the Podcasht

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Intro / Outro music composed, normally recorded and performed by Bart and Anthony. However, this episode's version with a particularly bitching guitar solo on it is being played by John Tracey and this version was also recorded and mixed by him.


Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart


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10 months ago
1 hour 32 minutes 15 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E10 - The Session

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak about the delicate nuances of contribution, learning and unspoken social contracts that lead to a successful and angelic traditional Irish music session.


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Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart



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11 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes 26 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E09 - Peace - w. Flan Garvey

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by politician, teacher, mayor and all-around Clare man Flan Garvey to talk about 'Peace', specifically Flan's experience reaching out across the border to a Northern Irish Community during the height of the Troubles and the knock-on effects of this action that persist to this day. An inspiring, moving and extremely timely conversation, well-worth a listen for anyone who is considering how to connect with someone on the other side of a contentious issue.


Support the Podcasht

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Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart



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11 months ago
55 minutes 51 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E08 - Periods - w. Aisling Browne

In this episode Bart and Anthony are joined by womb worker, dance teacher and women's circle facilitator Aisling Browne to talk about 'Periods'. Aisling's offerings weave together holistic menstrual education, womb wisdom, feminine empowerment, ceremony, ritual & healing. She is passionate about helping women connect with the knowledge and wisdom of their wombs and menstrual cycles from menarche to menopause. It was an absolute privilege to hear her share her perspective and wisdom, as well as giving up the location of the best Síle na Gig in Ireland.


Aisling's Links

Instagram: @inner.vibrance

Email: innervibrancelight@gmail.com

Her Maya Abdominal Massage practice is based in Ennis, Co. Clare.


Support the Podcasht

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Follow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

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Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart



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11 months ago
1 hour 29 minutes 44 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
S02E07 - Environment / Systems

In this episode Bart and Anthony speak about the topic of 'Environment'. Or 'Systems'. Or 'Myth', 'Politics' or 'Musicals'. What actually happened is that we just started talking and assumed we'd find a topic and instead ended up on a very enjoyable and meandering journey, with an always-wonderful guest appearance from Katrien Cogan.


Support the Podcasht

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Follow the podcasht on Instagram / Facebook / YouTube

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Thanks a million!

Anthony and Bart



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1 year ago
1 hour 18 minutes 51 seconds

Weshtern Philosophy
Two friends with oceans of notions discuss the unseen forces in our lives through the lens of music, mystery and craic. With Bart Lever and Anthony O'Connor

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.