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This podcast is my attempt to push back against what I call 'The Domestication of Our Species'. Over the years I've become increasingly convinced that we [humans] have in recent decades become 'Bred to Consume'. The podcast is called, "Off The Lead" and it's main purpose is to have and spread open and frank conversations with different people from all walks of life. Please feel free to comment [pu

blicly or privately] with thoughts/recommendations etc to [email protected]

Thanks in advance for listening,

Fran.

17/04/2023

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12/10/2022

Ep #42 Aidan Carolan is online.

I love the idea of people who have listened to my conversations {or that have just heard that I'm doing podcasts} and then deciding to reach out to me asking to come on. However, this practically never happens, ever.

So bareing this in mind I was bowled over when Aidan text me explaining that he had a stammer and thought that it would be a great challenge for him to come on. What a legend!

We all suffer some form of anxiety around speaking publicly and can only imagine that this is masssively ramped up when you have any kind of speech impediment. Aidan on the other hand had the balls to bite the bullet and I'm delighted he did.

We talk about how and when his stammer is triggered, cover some of the tricks he developed along the way to deal with it and have a genuine conversation about how he has sought help and how he has to a large degree overcome it.

11/08/2022

Ep #41 Graham Macken 3 is online.

Endurance athlete Graham Macken joins me again to walk us through his most recent epic challange, a 5,000km coast to coast 'Race Across America' or Raam for short, otherwise known as the toughest race in the world.

We talk death, psychedelics, near death experiences, depression, mortality, Rhabdomyolosis, sleeping in dodgey motels and a whole lot more.

We also cover his hallucinations during the race and what they might mean and also delve into the realities of cycling non stop from coast to coast, from how he was burning 22,000 calories a day {not a misprint} to forgetting who and where he was and what he was doing.

In short, Graham is a bonifide mad bastard.

01/04/2022

I probably should have made this post 29 days ago, aka 29 episodes ago, but I didn't so this will have to suffice.

I'm back doing the solos every day for lent and I'm only using instagram (OffTheleadOfficial) to 'promote' them.

You'll find them wherever you get your podcasts and if not, please let me know because if it's not, it should be.

20/08/2021

Solo Ep #294, It's Been Emotional!

It's over and out for me for a while folks. For how long remains to be seen but I'll most definitely be back, bigger and better than ever before!

Stay off the lead, and on that note, I'll chat to you soon.

20/08/2021

'Phantom Limbs And A Bit Of A Recap' Ss7Ep #41

Neurology is fu***ng amazeballs!

Today I briefly discuss "motor neurons" and "mirror neurons" and the phenomenon of "phantom limbs".

If you want to know more about this check out anything by V.S. Ramachandran on youtube, the mans a genius!

Second last episode of the season folks and I'll be taking a well earned break from Podcastland.

16/08/2021

Todays episode is 'Midwits' Ss7Ep #40

They're are far too many words to mention, but that doesn't mean we don't need any new ones!

A new word can be incredibly helpful and 'midwit'(for me at least) is a great word to know because it perfectly encapsulates a particular type of person. And once you've pidgeon holed something it aids in further organising your mind. Now all that's left to do is start filling up my midwit box with people's names.

292 solos down, 2 to go!

09/08/2021

Today's episode is 'Apologies' Ss7Ep #39

This has been the first time I've been fit enough (mentally) to record anything for a while and is essentially just an expose of why.

Shout out to Christine Fitzpatrick of 'Combined Muscle Therapies' for the help!

03/08/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Use It Or Loose It' Ss7Ep #38

This episode ended up highlighting for me what I might spend some time working on when I end the weekday episodes.

It's essentially about the importance of implementing what you already know. If you're anything like me you have a thirst for knowledge, which is great, but it becomes counter productive if you're not utilising and indeed capitalising on it.

02/08/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Definig The Circumstances For Success' Ss7Ep #37

I kick things off by explaining how going vegetarian during August isn't going far enough but that going vegan is too far and how I've managed to find a worthwhile middle ground.

I also end up exploring why creative Irish people often need to 'make it' outside of Ireland before being accepted at home for who and what they are.

01/08/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Vegetarianism And Finishing Up The Solos' Ss7Ep #36

I went full carnivor in April and it's now time to go full herbivore. I've committed to eating nothing but plants and fungi for the month of August so it will be interesting to see how that pans out. If it's half as beneficial as going meat only it'll be well worth it.

I also toy with the idea of finishing up the weekday solos when I've completed season 7. I've mentioned before the idea that being 'busy' is often a form of laziness and feel that I've been hiding behind the frequency of my uploads in order to excuse their lack of 'polishedness'.

As always I can be reached via OTL's WhatsApp no. 0896047888.

29/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Do You Want To Disect a Brain?' Ss7Ep #35

Have you ever wanted to disect a Brain? Now's your chance! This will be done on a first come first served basis so don't leave it on the long finger! Stick your name down as an 'interested party' via 0896047888

If nothing else it could be a nice way to meet some like minded people.

I also mention how we put up barriers in our own minds that stop us from exploring our interests, this and the social discomfort of entering new 'loops' is often enough to stop us dead in our tracks.

Be accepting of yourselves yous c***s and I'll chat to you next week!

28/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'What You Do, Defines you' Ss7Ep #34.

We have control over who and what we are and what we will become. Should we see fit to, we can recreate ourselves, mentally, emotionally and physically.

The choice is yours, stay the same and just get older, or say f**k that and transform yourself into a bigger, better, faster, stronger version of yourself.

If you're getting something from my work you might consider supporting me. This can be done via www.patreon.com/offthelead or by using the username on Revolut.

As always, if you'd like to reach out to me I can be contacted via Off The Leads WhatsApp no. 0896047888

27/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'The Muscular System' Ss7Ep #33

I've done the central nervous system and today it was the muscular systems turn.

If you've ever wanted to know what muscle fibers are, the different types of muscles we have, how they work, what they're connected to, what there functions are, what part of the brain controls different muscles and the difference between 'movement muscles' and 'posturing muscles' then this episode is for you!

If you've anything to add, something to suggest I cover or just want to get in touch I can be contacted via Off The Leads WhatsApp number 0896047888

26/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Transgender Weightlifter' Ss7Ep #32.

This episode is an exploration of my thoughts on Laurel Hubbard (pictured) competing in the women's Olympic weightlifting competition on August 2nd at the 2021 Tokyo Games.

I really feel like I need help here so if you have anything to contribute I can be reached via Off The Leads WhatsApp on 0896047888.

23/07/2021

Mondays episode is 'Welcome To The Internet' Ss7Ep #32.

There's a comedy special called "Inside" on Netflix by a stand-up comedian named Bo Burnham. It's Bo and in particular this special that has prompted this episode.

It's another 'getting out of my own way' episode, so fair warning!

The take home from this episode is that it's embarrassing, it's cringe and somewhat mortifying for me to upload, but, it was the exact same for all the other weird s**t I've uploaded in the past, and I'm still here.

If you want to hear it before Monday I can send it to you, all you have to do is text 0896047888 and I'll be sure to send it straight away.

Big shout out again to all of you who either have or are supporting me via www.patreon.com/offthelead or who've thrown me a few quid on Revolut using the username . Much appreciated!

22/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Diversity, Discrimination and Thought Crime' Ss7Ep #30

"You can't be accused of a thought crime if you think what you're told to think".

- The Internet.

For the record, I decided to get vaccinated in the end. It was by no means an easy decision to make. However, just because I'm going to be allowed into a restaurant/bar/shop/cinema etc doesn't mean that im happy about the fact that people who decided against getting it are going to be discriminated against based on what they think.

It's segregation, it's apartheid and it's fu***ng disgusting.

As always, if you'd like to support my efforts you can do so via www.patreon.com/offthelead or via Revolut using the username . I can also be reached via WhatsApp on 0896047888

22/07/2021

Today's episode is 'Holistic Education' Ss7Ep #29

In school we are thought about the component parts of what we are learning. When being thought maths we learn addition, then subtraction/multiplication/algebra etc and this form of learning certainly has it's place. But, it's not the be all and end all. This will work well for some and not for others (speaking as an 'other' myself).

This episode is my exploration of how I like to teach martial arts, all at once and with low resolution. As I think it gives people a fighting chance to understand what it is that they are endeavouring to learn in the first place.

21/07/2021

Today's episode is 'Not All Superheros Wear Capes' Ss7Ep #28

A lot 'came out of the wash' in this episode. Not least the fact that if I don't make myself do something, it's not getting done.

Another, was the idea that what I've been doing (say the last 200 odd episodes or so) has been practice. Making me more articulate and mentally/philosophically sharper.

But practice for what exactly? It's not as if I'm ever going to be 'called for'!

OH MY GOD, WE NEED SOMEONE ARTICULATE.....
STAT!!!!! WHERE IN THE HELL IS FRANO MC KEOWN WHEN THE WORLD NEEDS HIM MOST???? WHAT WILL WE DO???? FRANOOOOOOO!!!!!

20/07/2021

Today's episode is 'The Components of Biology and Logistics' Ss7Ep #27

Today I explore the 'fundamental building blocks' of stuff. In physics it's atoms, in biology it's cells and in the 'supply chain' its pallets and shipping containers.

However, this begs the question of what are the fundamental constituent parts of politics (a person?), of currency (a pound/dollar/euro?), of fire (a flame) etc etc.

Big shout out to those who are supporting me on www.patreon.com/offthelead and to those who threw me a few quid on Revolut using the username , much appreciated lads!

19/07/2021

Today's episode is 'What I Want To Know About Human Biology' Ss7Ep #26

I had said I was going to go down a brain rabbit hole and I have every intention of doing just that. But, it's become apparent that there's no point in learning the inner workings of the brain without first getting to know the basics of our bodies more generally.

This episode is an exploration of what I do/don't already know and is an effort to start separating the nice to know from the need to know.

15/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Putting Our Government on a Diet' Ss7Ep #25

Edit; I said in this episode that RTE hadn't reported on the bill being passed through the Dáil last night. They did. They just didn't say anything about there being large protests outside it!

Details, as important as they are, they are often a distraction from the bigger picture. This episode is a reflection on what we can and should do in order to take back some controll of a country that's becoming less and less a home for the Irish people and ever increasingly so, a place where wealthy people get to lord it over the rest of us. A continuation of the staus quo, "there are those who can, and those who can get f**ked".

0896047888 is the number you'll reach me on and thanks again to all those who have supported me via www.patreon.com/offthelead and via Revolut using the username

14/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Disecting My Ideology' Ss7Ep #24.

You'd be forgiven for thinking that I have a good handle on who I am and what I stand for. And maybe I do in comparison to most people. But I certainly don't by my own standards.

That is essentially what came out of the wash in this episode. That although I have a relatively high resolution picture of who and what I am, it's poorly conceptualised, it needs work. And the start of that work is to make a list of the things that I keep circling back to.

If you can think of something you think makes up a fundamental part of what I talk about on the podcast I'm all ears and can be reached via OTL's WhatsApp no. 0896047888.

Thanks again to everyone who has supported me, between throwing me a few quid via Patreon and Revolut or to those that have written reviews or just contacted me to say thanks and to keep it up, you'd be surprised how far the bit of encouragement goes!

13/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Slitting The Throats of Our Sacred Cows' Ss7Ep #23

What does the Brain, Wim Hoff, Skinning Dead Animals, Cage Fighting, Irish Water and The Coast Gaurd have in common? This episode!

Today I begin to explore sacred cows/protected interests/things above criticism/status quo/common knowledge/tradition/consensus and getting the f**k out of your own way.

"Be yourself, everyone else is taken".

- Oscar Wilde

Thanks yet again for the support on www.patreon.com/offthelead and on Revolut using the username . It's the support, financial and otherwise that drives this whole endeavour forward. As always you'll get me on 0896047888

12/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Narrative, Censorship and Control' Ss7Ep #22

I was caught off gaurd regarding covid, as we all were. We just didn't see it coming and don't generally have a very good understanding of viruses etc.

But tech censorship isn't new and it's not exactly getting less prevalent. On the contrary, I'm experiencing it more and more and it's in no small part due to the fact that big tech companies (Google, Facebook, Twitter etc) are having an increasing impact on our day to day lives.

So even though I've mentioned it before, this is my first attempt at exploring it and it's an effort not be be 'caught off gaurd' when the inevitable s**t hits the inevitable fan.

Big shout out to all those who have supported the cause over at www.patreon.com/offthelead or have thrown me a once off few quid on Revolut using the username . As always if you want to reach out to me you can do so via OTL's WhatsApp no. 0896047888

11/07/2021

Tomorrow episode is 'Different Types of Brains and Cars' Ss7Ep #21.

Heel hooks, sheep skulls and where blood comes from. This episode has it all!

I reference a few images here that you'll find on Off The Leads Instagram page 'Off The Lead Official' so check them out and don't forget to follow the page so you see whatever videos and photos I'm referencing in future.

08/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Neural Pathways' Ss7Ep #20

Snowy Hills, GPS tracking and making your way through the woods of our minds - oh my!

This episode is an effort to clarify the relevance and importance of habit.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

- Aristotle

07/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'Understanding Our Meat Vehicle' Ss7Ep #19

Our lives are dependent on our bodies, and how we treat our bodies dictates the degree to which they operate. S**t in - s**t out.

This episode along with the previous one seems to be marking the start of my journey to better understanding ourselves on a strictly biological level.

If you have an interest or an area of expertise that might be relevant I'm all ears and can be contacted via OTL's WhatsApp no. 0896047888

06/07/2021

Just got my first vaccination but these signs in the queue very nearly made me say, "f**k this s**t I'm going home".

06/07/2021

Tomorrows episode is 'The Brain' Ss7Ep #18.

This episode is a welcome break from vaccines and Covid and government etc etc.

As outlined at the start it's an exploration of my understanding of 'the brain' and its relationship to 'the mind' and 'the soul'.

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This is the experiment I mention in 'The Innateness of Fairness'. It's less than a minute long and well worth it! Makes me wonder how Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk would get on in a similar experiment.

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Pheasant tonight!

Omnomnom...

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