Reviews
“I chose Ulysses as a school prize in 1974 and managed to stumble my way though it without understanding much more than the rude jokes. Re reading Joyce is such a pleasure and is made even more so by the Blooms and Barnacles podcast. I’m reading episodes from Ulysses then reading the relevant...”Read full review »
faxoff via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/24
“I chose Ulysses as a school prize in 1974 and managed to stumble my way though it without understanding much more than the rude jokes. I then studied it as part of a university course helped by a library copy of the Gifford annotations. A few years later, I attended a hugely enjoyable evening...”Read full review »
faxoff via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/25/24
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“What a wonderful podcast (and blog), a must for any lover of Joyce from beginners to seasoned Joyceans. Touted as a “non-academic*” podcast don’t be fooled, amidst all the charm, cats, and faux master pupil relationship there is rigour and a great deal of research. But most importantly an...”Read full review »
Shane GBMB via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/26/23
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“After having read Ulysses a couple of times, read some guides and annotations, some academic papers, trawled through a hypertext version, and listened to the RTE performances (sometimes all at the same time), I thought I understood this book pretty well.
This podcast, so nicely balanced between...”Read full review »
Dirty Gerty M via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/23
“I’ve read the book through once before and just recently finished Finnegans Wake. I found the podcast through the episode / blog post about translating Finnegans Wake into Japanese and started listening and never stopped. Almost 60 episodes through and Kelly and Dermot do a great job of making it...”Read full review »
ddulin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/22
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“Absolutely loving Kelly and Dermot’s journey through James Joyce’s Ulysses- their insights into the text and into Irish culture; their careful attention and litheness of mind, and most of all their commitment to Joyce’s modernist masterpiece makes these podcasts and the accompanying blog...”Read full review »
ShortcakeNake via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/22
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“After getting partway into the book with the help of Gifford & Seidman’s notes, the Wikipedia article, CliffsNotes, and starting the Ellman biography, I was understanding a lot of the references and characters. However, I felt I was still missing the soul of the novel. The greatest novel of...”Read full review »
MW Huntster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/21
“I really appreciate this podcast. Both for its tangents and focus around James Joyce and Ulysses. I enjoy Dermot’s insight into the world of Ireland. That is something I was lacking, working with Joyce and I want to learn more. I believe it’s really special in that it is not over analyzed to...”Read full review »
BrandonNicklaus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/21
“Blooms and Barnacles podcast is such pleasure. I am heading towards a re-reading of Ulysses and I have found the conversations and insights on this podcast to be both enlightening and truly inviting when it comes to tackling what can be such a challenging book. Kelly and Dermot are a wonderful team.”
Mike in New York via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/21
“This podcast about Ulysses (and its accompanying blog) is a pleasure I look forward to each week like a regular meet-up with my best friend. Each week, Kelly and Dermot invite us into a conversation that is warm, welcoming, and fun all while providing thought-provoking and enlightening insights...”Read full review »
Kris Vorath via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/21
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“I fell in love with Ulysses in the context of a college class. When I was done I wanted more but didn’t know where to turn; enter this podcast!! This podcast is engaging, humorous, and intelligent. Thank you for putting so much love and joy into this podcast!”
Jacobycbrn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/21
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“Most Joyce-for-Beginners content isn’t intended to function beyond the Wikipedia stage of engagement. That’s where Blooms & Barnacles comes in. This wonderful show has managed not only to mirror the welcoming & informal atmosphere of a local Joyce reading group, but also proceeds slowly...”Read full review »
ImNotDedalus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/21
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“Usually priceless gems are hard to find. And this podcast is a priceless gem. Thank you for this lovely podcast, I love everything about it. I know it is hard, but please continue doing it, you are dearly appreciated.
Appreciation from far far away... from the oppressed paradise called Magia...”Read full review »
Mateido via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/21
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“I loved this one! Thanks!!”
OttawaEars via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/31/21
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“Appreciate the work you guys put into this. Fun & informative. I recommend to any newcomer to Ulysses.....as I am.”
sm.henshall via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/26/20
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“I love this podcast. I spent years trying to get through Ulysses. I made a little progress, but it was not enjoyable in any way and I didn’t get much out of it.
That was before the internet age. Blooms and Barnacles democratise Ulysses. Kelly and Dermot explain it line by line, so we can all...”Read full review »
owen78351 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/22/20
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“It’s hard to imagine a more detailed or a more loving exposition of Ulysses. Line by line, paragraph by paragraph, Kelly and Dermot work their way through this magnificent novel, filling in the background and teasing out the nuances. Lots of sidebars, like how to support Sweny’s, where Bloom...”Read full review »
Tad Davis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/20
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“Thorough and ruckus. Thanks for your show.”
GBVfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/20
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“Just found this pod and have gone back to the start. Alongside the website this is such a fantastic non-academic resource for Ulysses. It’s really helping to deepen my understanding and enjoyed. The discussions between Kelly and Dermot are a treat to listen to. Thanks so much for this.
Simon”
Si1929 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/06/20
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“Everything a great podcast should be. Well researched, presented, and produced. An absolute must for Joyce aficionados. And integrated into a great website with informative articles and original illustrations. The total Ulysses package.”
malcolmkelly via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/17/19
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“I hate that podcast. Every time I finish an episode, I want to leave my current reading(s) unfinished and reopen ULYSSES, starting over with the new perspective.
Joke aside, the podcast feels like a book club discussion among fans. Not academic, but welcoming and engaging fun.”
Gabeduch via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/11/19
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