Hibernophobia in Fantasy

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This leads into a discussion of a few dodgy representations of Irishness in Fantasy settings, including the Harfoots in Rings of Power and Mad Sweeney in American Gods.

Following that, Mick reviews the inexplicably real Rings of Power season 2 and gives a masterclass in rolling your R's. We also take a look at Halle Berry's latest horror flick, where a rope is the main character in Never Let Go. Finally, we wrap up with a look at Sonic 3's trailer, and do a quick deep dive into Doctor Robotnik's rocky coming to America.

[00:00] Introduction and Podcast Banter
[01:56] Give us a Review
[04:20] Collecting Issues: Comic Book Club Announcement
[06:33] Substack Announcement
[08:08] Discussion on Fairy Smut and Irish Representation
[10:34] Critique of Sarah J. Maas's Depictions
[30:23] Historical Context and Hibernophobia
[32:37] Stage Irishness and Cultural Stereotypes
[37:30] Mad Sweeney's Expanded Role in American Gods
[38:56] Irishness of Gods in American Gods
[41:25] H.P. Lovecraft's Racism Towards the Irish
[49:26] Rings of Power: A Critique
01:01:53 Never Let Go: A New Horror Concept
[01:05:23] Sonic 3: The Unexpected Success
[01:12:49] Wrapping Up

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Hibernophobia in Fantasy

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This leads into a discussion of a few dodgy representations of Irishness in Fantasy settings, including the Harfoots in Rings of Power and Mad Sweeney in American Gods.

[00:00] Introduction and Podcast Banter
[01:56] Give us a Review
[04:20] Collecting Issues: Comic Book Club Announcement
[06:33] Substack Announcement
[08:08] Discussion on Fairy Smut and Irish Representation
[10:34] Critique of Sarah J. Maas's Depictions
[30:23] Historical Context and Hibernophobia
[32:37] Stage Irishness and Cultural Stereotypes
[37:30] Mad Sweeney's Expanded Role in American Gods
[38:56] Irishness of Gods in American Gods
[41:25] H.P. Lovecraft's Racism Towards the Irish
[49:26] Rings of Power: A Critique
01:01:53 Never Let Go: A New Horror Concept
[01:05:23] Sonic 3: The Unexpected Success
[01:12:49] Wrapping Up

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